Art Workshops
It is a great time to be a kid! At The Laughing Trunk Inc, learning and fun now go hand in hand! Children aged 1 to 12 can discover their creative talents through participating in a variety of unique creative art workshops. Our hands-on approach encourages learning & helps children take pride in their creative choices.
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With limited art resources available in school The Laughing Trunk Inc. provides children with the opportunity to get creative and hands on with their learning. Whether at one of our centres or us coming to you, are programs deliver dynamic results, the children amaze themselves with their newly uncovered talents. Please note that many of our programs qualify for the new Children’s Art Tax credit. For more information please visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/gncy/bdgt/2011/qa01-eng.html
Small Glimpse of our programs
Creative Drop-In Time
A time for parents and children to come together to experience creative expression through art stations, painting, dress-up and more. This is an unstructured and parent supervised time. Drop-In times are
Monday – Friday from 9-4 until June 30, 2011. Cost: $10.00 per child. Cost includes all materials from craft stations – seasonal project options presented. Upgraded craft options available.
Part Time Morning and Afternoon Program from ages 2 ½ – 5
This creative learning program will include weekly themes that will focus on encouraging creativity and self expression while learning preschool fundamentals. Small class size.
Monday to Friday from 8:00am-10:00am 0r 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm – Chooses any two, three, or five days.
Preschool Programs for September 2012 – Registration Begins April 1, 2012
Child Independent Programs – Cost $20.00 per Class
Sessions September – December; January- March; Apr- June
Monday
9:00am-11:00am – ages 2.5-3.5 – Alphabet & Number Fun
10:00am-12:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – Art of Reading
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 2.5-3.5 – Alphabet & Number Fun
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – Art of Reading
Tuesdays
9:00am-11:00am – ages3.5-5 – Art of Reading
10:00am-12:00pm – ages 2.5-3.5 – School Here I Come
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages3.5-5 – Art of Reading
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 2.5-3.5 – School Here I Come
Wednesday
9:00am-11:00am – ages 2.5-3.5 – School Here I Come
10:00am-12:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – The Art of Math
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 2.5-3.5 – School Here I Come
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – The Art of Math
Thursdays
9:00am-11:00am – ages 3.5-5- The Art of math
10:00am-12:00pm – ages 2.5-3.5 – Alphabet & Number Fun
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 3.5-5- The Art of math
1:00pm-3:00pm - ages 2.5-3.5 – Alphabet & Number Fun
Friday
9:00am-11:00am – ages – 2.5-3.5 – Imagination Adventures
10:00am-12:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – The Art of Science
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages – 2.5-3.5 – Imagination Adventures
1:00pm-3:00pm – ages 3.5-5 – The Art of Science
To reserve your spot for September start a $50.00 deposit is required.
Afterschool Program for school aged children – Registration for September starts April 1, 2012
During this program children will be offered assistance with their homework and enjoy making creative projects that will focus on encouraging self expression and reinforcing their learning while having fun. Arranged pick-up from Churchill Meadows and St. Faustina available. Afterschool lesson schedule available.
School dismissal up to 6:00pm
Pricing for Preschool/Afterschool
• 1 day - $22.50 per week
• 2 days – $45.00 per week
• 3 days – $65.00 per week
• 5 days – $105.00 per week
Please note that the regular lessons that are posted for afterschool are optional for your child to participate in at no additional cost.
Spring (April-June 2012) Programs
Day Time Parent/Child Programs + FREE Drop-In before or after program
*Art and Music Time (Ages 1-4)
Children will enjoy singing songs, playing instruments and creating works of art. Each week new activities will be introduced and children will have an opportunity to use the parachute. Parent Participation 8 weeks
Thursdays, April 26-June 21 (please note no class on May 10) from 9:3010:15am
Cost:$69.00
*Discovery Zone (Ages 1-2)
Participant in song and sensory activities together with your child and begin to discover the little wonders of the world.
8 weeks Tuesdays, April 24-June 12, 2012 from 9:15-10:00am Cost: $69.00
Afterschool Activities / Lessons
*Learn French as a 2nd Language
Once a week for 10 weeks this language program will introduce children to the French language through hands-on and interactive activities. The older ages can also bring French homework to get assistance with. Songs, games and crafts will be used to help reinforce concepts and language learned.
Ages 4-6 on Mondays April 16-June 25 from 4:00-5:00pm
Ages 6-8 (For children in French Immersion) on Mondays April 16-June 2 from 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $100.00
*Acting Out (Ages 6 to 10)
This program offers drama instruction that will help children improve on their co-operative and listening skills as they learn the basics of performing including stage direction. 8 weeks Mondays, April 23-June 11
from 4:00-5:00 Cost: $79.00
*Junior Artist Club (Ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10)
This 10 week program will have children learning, exploring and creating masterpieces through painting, sculpting and more. At the end of the 10 weeks the children will put on an art show for their families.
Ages 4 to 6 and 7 to 10 on Thursdays April 19-June 21 from 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $100.00
*Learn to Draw (Ages 6 to 10)
8 week program teaching the basics of drawing. Includes sketch book. 8 weeks Wednesdays, April 18-June 20
from 4:30-5:30pm Cost: $79.00
*Life Skills Series (Ages 5-6 and Ages 7-9)
Giving children the essential tools to succeed in life. This series will provide interactive and practical experiences for the children to get hands-on and discover their full potential. Lead by a Child and Youth Worker. 10 week program will cover communication, problem solving and bullying. Tuesdays, April 17-June 19 from 4:30-5:30pm (age groups will be divided) Cost: $99.00
*Creative Experiments (Ages 7 to 9)
Get hands on with science as you uncover the world around you. 8 weeks
Fridays, April 27-June 15 from 4:30-5:15.
Cost: $79.00
Special Events
Easter Day Camp (Ages 4-12) -
Children will participate in individual and group activities while creating works of art based on a weekly theme. There will be outdoor activities weather permitting and a pizza lunch included. Extended hours available from 8-9 or 5-6m for $5.00 per hour.
full or half day Cost: $48.00 + GST or $24.00 + GST
Easter Party (ages 3-10)
Saturday April 7, 2012 from 1:00pm-3:00pm Children will enjoy making easter crafts, going on an egg hunt, having a pizza lunch and receiving goodies to take home.
Cost $19.95 per child.
