2025 SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT EIE

Summer activities, classes, seminars and special events will be listd here.

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SUMMER CLASSES 2025

BEST ZOOM ACTING CLASSES!      AWESOME SUMMER FUN       

FOR KIDS AND TEENS   

HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING A NEW SKILL!                                                                                                                                     

Boost Confidence! Unleash Creativity!  Make New Friends!   Have Fun while Learning or Honing Professional Acting Skills!!

Taught by Casting Director and Child Star of Broadway and TV Sitcoms, Chris Gilmore. She is also a Mom of an EIE Alumni!

Comedy Improv-On-Camera Dramatic and Comedic Scene Study–Commercial Technique-Method-Meisner-We teach all Acting Skills!  You’ll receive links of filmed performances to keep, review, and cherish.

Only $75. Per month (EIE Discount)!  We also have Family Plans.

Stay for the year and join the Tour de Force competition.  Best performance is awarded $250.00!

Sign up Today for our monthly online Zoom Acting Classes you can attend from anywhere!  We teach Kids and Teens all over America!

Simply Call the Coach Directly-661-510-7750 or

Email-  Creative KidsActing@gmail.com

We have Different Class Days and Times to choose from.

https://www.creativekidsacting.com      

Inspiring Lives

GRADES: 7 and 8

BEGINS:  June 11, 2025

COURSE DURATION:  8 weeks

CLASS SCHEDULE:  Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 pm
Heroes inspire others by modeling positive qualities like courage, empathy, and perseverance, and by demonstrating the importance of helping others and standing up for what’s right. They also show young people that anything is possible and that even through difficult challenges, they can still make a difference.

In this course we will:

• Define what makes a hero
• Briefly study the lives of several real heroes – such as Florence Nightengale, Winston Churchill, Malala Yousafzai, Ekkapol Chantawong, Calvin Coolidge, Mother Teresa, and more.
• Identify, write some of the heroes in our lives

There will be a couple of very short writing assignments about a hero in the student’s life and a hero the student wants to share with the class. By the end of the course, some of the students will no doubt update their personal definition of hero.

Students are required to bring their own paper and writing tools to class to take notes.

Fees: $160 ($185 if a charter student). Family discount: $140 for each additional child.

To enroll, contact Lilli Witczak (626)232-7932 text only -or- email: lilli.witczak@gmail.com

Manners Matter

 GRADES: 4 and up.

BEGINS:  June 11, 2025

COURSE DURATION:  8 weeks

CLASS SCHEDULE:  Wednesdays 12:00-1:00 pm
LOCATION: EIE Resource Center, 2640 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia

A popular meme on Facebook reads, “Words or expressions no longer used.” People are supposed to answer in the comments section. One of the more popular answers is “please and thank you.” Is this funny? Sad? True? We can change this.

Good manners foster respectful interactions and enhance social skills, boosting self-esteem and confidence. They contribute to academic and professional success by improving communication skills. Ultimately, children with good manners are likely to become well-adjusted adults who positively impact society.

Some of the topics this class endeavors to cover are making a good first and last impression, making introductions/conversations, public manners, what to wear, RSVPs and thank you notes, cell phones and e-mail, how to host, how to be a welcome guest, and table manners….Seems like quite a bit in only 8 weeks. We might have a little party on the last day to show-off, discreetly of course, our manners.

Students are required to bring their own paper and writing tools to class to take notes.

 Fees: $160 ($185 if a charter student). Family discount: $140 for each additional child.

To enroll, contact Lilli Witczak (626)232-7932 text only -or- email: lilli.witczak@gmail.com

Modern Calligraphy…the Road to Great Cursive

 GRADES: 7 and up.

BEGINS:  June 11, 2025

COURSE DURATION:  8 weeks

CLASS SCHEDULE:  Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 pm
Ever sit around doodling? Why not doodle pretty?

Wondering what MODERN calligraphy is….well, it is not traditional calligraphy; it does not follow the same rules. Modern calligraphy is accessible. The writer can stylize letters. Calligraphy is often a gateway to encourage students to use cursive.

The benefits of learning modern calligraphy are as follows:

• Enhanced Creativity: Encourages exploration of different styles and techniques.
• Focus and Patience: The deliberate strokes can promote focus and patience.
• Stress Relief: Many find calligraphy to be a calming and therapeutic activity.
• Cognitive Benefits: Learning calligraphy can improve memory retention and fine motor skills.

Here is what Miss Lilli has personally learned from modern calligraphy:

• -Practice helps
• -Self-control
• -Discipline

-And as Miss Lilli tells herself, “Move the pen more (fill in the blank) after all you’re the one with the pen in your hand. You need to change what you’re doing to improve. No one else can do it for you.”

Modern calligraphy is useful. Often, people are hired to use their calligraphy skills to hand letter invitations, signs, etc. Some people even go on to teach modern calligraphy classes!

 Fees: $160 ($185 if a charter student) plus a one-time materials fee of $10.00.

Please contact Miss Lilli to let her know that you are signing up, so she can order the class supplies.

Lilli Witczak (626)232-7932 text only -or- email: lilli.witczak@gmail.com

American History Through Music! 

(Songs & Stories!)

WEDNESDAY 1:30 – 2:30

Appropriate for grades K-8.  Older music lovers are welcome! Younger children are welcome with a parent.

Traditional American songs, which include folk songs from around the world, were once known by every schoolchild.  Although they are foundational to an understanding of American literature, culture and history, our public schools dropped almost all of them in the 1970s, along with the fun and historical understanding they include.

In this class we will learn traditional songs from American history and the history/stories behind them.  We will do a lot of singing, clapping and moving with great music while learning about American History.   Carolyn majored in Music History and has been a song leader for several decades.  End your week with music, fun and history!

COST:  FREE

Call Carolyn at EIE 626-821-0025

SUMMER SESSION DAY:  Wednesday  3:00  to  4:00 starting  June  18  for  eight  weeks.

Cost:          

Recommended   ages:   5  to    13   or   grades   K  to   8.

Open  to  beginners  and  advanced   students

Students  will learn to play the game of Chess and learn winning strategies.  They will become prepared for tournament  play which is organized  by  Coach  Jeff.  Tournament  play  is not required but is an added bonus.

Chess  is  a  wonderful  game that helps children develop mental discipline, analytical  skills, strategic  thinking, and  do  better academically.  Studies  have shown that   students   studying   Chess    demonstrated    a  marked   development   of  their  verbal    and math  aptitudes.  This  class  is  a great way for kids to have fun, improve  in  Chess, and  make  new  friends.

CONTACT:  Coach Jeff  (626) 545-8457

Summer 2025 Group Classes:

SUBJECT: Music (Suzuki Violin and Viola)

DATES:

• Free Introduction Class & Instrument Petting Zoo with LA Violin Shop on Tuesday, June 3, 4:00-5:00 PM

• Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM on June 10, 17, 24, July 15 & 22

• Thursdays, 4:00-4:45 PM on June 12, 19, 26, July 17 & 24

Instrument Petting Zoo Event: Students will be able to try out instruments, get measured for the correct sizing, and sign up for an instrument rental on that day itself. LA Violin Shop will also generously deliver instruments to EIE for free by the first class date the following week, Tuesday June 10! 

Summer make-up class special offer: these classes will follow the same schedule, so if you are traveling out of town during your class day, you may attend the other class day as a make-up class!

MATERIALS:

• Violin/viola, bow, and case (Rental partnership with LA Violin Shop)
• Shoulder rest, rosin, and cleaning cloth (FREE with rental from LA Violin Shop)
• Notebook and pencil and notebook
• Music (Suzuki Book 1 AND accompanying audio recording)
• Violin Recording: Youtube, Spotify, or purchasing the recording
• Viola Recording: Youtube, Spotify, or purchasing the recording

COST:

• $125 for the entire 5 weeks of classes. Charter funds are not accepted at this time.

AGES:  All ages 4 and up are welcome! 

SUBJECT: Music (Suzuki Violin and Viola)

VENDOR: Jessica Chen, Horizon Music Studio

CLASS INFORMATION: 

Kickstart your musical journey this summer! Students will learn the basics of how to care for and hold their violins and violas, and will also learn several simple songs. This class will provide a basic introduction to playing violin and viola using the Suzuki Method, and will continue with group classes in the 2025-2026 school year. Students are highly encouraged to sign up for individual lessons in nearby San Gabriel, and this will be a prerequisite to joining the 2025-2026 school year group class. Students will learn violin and viola following principles from the Suzuki Method. Group classes and lessons are taught by Ms. Jessica Chen, an experienced violin and viola teacher with extensive teacher training in the Suzuki Method.

The Suzuki Method 

At the heart of the Suzuki Method are the core beliefs that music education serves as a powerful vehicle for character development, and that every child has the ability to develop musical ability. Also called the “mother-tongue method”, Dr. Suzuki’s innovative approach to music learning follows the steps of language acquisition: listening, speaking (playing), and then reading. In the Suzuki Method, learning music is a family experience through the ‘Suzuki Triangle’ partnership between teacher, parents, and student.

In the Suzuki Method:

• Parents play an active role in the learning process by attending lessons, group classes, and supporting home practice and listening
• Students listen to music and practice at home regularly to support growth and learning to play by ear; students learn to read music after building comfort with the instrument
• Musical development is cultivated step by step in a nurturing environment, and the learning process is celebrated at each step along the way 
• Students perform with joy and confidence, with regular performance opportunities in both solo and group settings

Parents should attend the group class to observe and learn how to support practicing at home. To learn more about the Suzuki Method and individual violin & viola lessons, please visit www.horizon-music-studio.com 

For registration & questions, contact: jessica@horizon-music-studio.com 

SUMMER SESSION

COST:  $25.00 per class plus $10.00 material fee.

AGE TARGET:  12 and up.  

One of the great benefits of homeschooling is to explore and experience different types of classes and activities.  Now, with our woodworking class, you can experience the wonders of converting raw wood into some fantastics items.  Start out with making simple toys and depending on your dedication create some awesome wooden projects.  In fact we have one family that actually took the information they learned in this class and created their own businesses.  This class is taught by a professional high end cabinet and furniture maker in his shop.  The students will work with real woodworking equiptment under the supervision of a craftsman.  

CONTACT:  Jeff Krieger   (626) 695-5688