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Computer Adventures •••
Computer Classes for Kids
Contact:  Dolores Bowyer, Owner/Director  x275
 To contact Dolores via email: dbowyerATcomputeradventures.org
 (Replace AT with @)

Key:  M = Members  NM = Non-Members

Computer Adventures
Computer Classes for Kids and Adults!
Dolores Bowyer Owner/Director Kristie Ellis 973-595-0100 Ext. 275

  • Imagine Tomorrow
  • LEGOฎ Budding Builder (with creative computer time play)
  • Kindergarten Lego Fun
  • Junior Robotics (Formerly Engineering Exploration 1st - 3rd)
  • Introduction to Robotics (4th – 8th) All Ages
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • EBAY
  • Typing/Keyboarding
  • Teen Graphics
  • Photoshop CS2
  • Painter 1X


 Imagine Tomorrow - Computer Class for Kids!
Computer Classes for pre-school age 3 through Kindergarten age children that are totally fun and interactive learning experiences designed exclusively for these young learners. Children become computer detectives and go on a different learning adventure in every class, solving unique problems and missions that open their hearts and minds to the world of computers. Each class incorporates customized software that adjusts to each student’s skill level, while continuing to challenge them as they learn.

Skills addressed in each class:

  • Computer Concepts and Early Keyboarding
  • Internet and Digital Communications
  • Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Reading and Listening Comprehension
  • Deductive Reasoning
  • Team work and more….

Imagine Tomorrow
 (Pre-school age 3 – Kindergarten)

Mondays
 Session 1
 12:30pm – 1:30pm Code: 18196
3:00pm -4:00pm Code: 18197
September 15, 2008 – January 26, 2009
No class on October 13. 2008 and December 29, 2008

Session 2
 12:30pm -1:30pm Code: 18198
3:00 - 4:00pm Code: 18199
February 2, 2009 – June 8, 2009
No class on February 16, 2009, April 6, 2009 & May 25, 2009

Price per session: $350M/$360NM

Wednesdays
Session 1
 10:30am – 11:30am  Code: 18200
September 17, 2008 – January 28, 2009
No class on Oct. 1, 2008, Oct. 15, 2008, & Oct. 22, 2008, Dec. 24, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008

Session 2
 10:30am – 11:30am  Code: 18201
February 4, 2009 – June 10, 2009
No class on April 8, 2009 and April 15, 2009

Price per session: $350M/$360NM

Imagine Tomorrow 2
 (Continuation of Imagine Tomorrow, ages 4 an up)

Fridays
Session 1
10:30am – 11:30am  Code: 18202
September 19, 2008 – January 30, 2009
No class on Nov. 7, 2008, Nov. 28, 2008, Dec. 26, 2008 and Jan. 2, 2009

Session 2
 10:30am – 11:30am  Code: 18203
 February 6, 2009 – June 12, 2009
No class on Feb. 13, 2009, April 10, 2009 and May 29, 2009

Price per session: $350M/$360NM

No computer explorer classes are offered at this time.

Lego Budding Builder
 (Ages 4 and up)

Mondays
Session 1
 10:00am – 11:30am   Code: 18204
September 15, 2008 – January 26, 2009
No class on October 13, 2008 and December 29, 2008

Session 2
 10:00am – 11:30am   Code: 18205
 February 2, 2009 – June 8, 2009
No class on Feb. 16, 2009, April 6, 2009 and May 25, 2009

Price per session: $350 M/$360 NM

Wednesdays
Session 1
3:00pm – 4:30pm    Code: 18206
September 17, 2008 – January 28, 2009
No classes on Oct. 1, 2008, Oct. 15, 2008, Dec. 24, 2008 & Dec. 31, 2008

Session 2
 3:00pm – 4:30pm    Code: 18207
 February 4, 2009 – June 10, 2009
No class on April 8, 2009 and April 15, 2009

Price per session: $375 M/$385NM

Kindergarten Lego Fun

 Thursdays
Session 1
 10:00am – 11:30am  Code: 18208
1:00pm – 2:30pm  Code: 18209
September 15, 2008 – November 10, 2008
No class on October 13, 2008 and November 3, 2008

Session 2
 10:00am – 11:30am  Code: 18210
1:00pm – 2:30pm  Code: 18211
November 24, 2008 – January 26, 2009
No class on December 29, 2008 and January 19, 2009

Session 3
 10:00am – 11:30am  Code: 18212
1:00pm – 2:30pm  Code: 18213
 February 9, 2009 – April 13, 2009
No class on February 16, 2009 and April 6, 2009

Price per session: $190M/$200NM

Junior Robotics
 (1st through 3rd grades)

Fridays
Session 1
 4:00pm – 5:00pm  Code: 18214
September 26, 2008 – November 21, 2008
No class on November 7, 2008

Session 2
 4:00pm – 5:00pm  Code: 18215
December 5, 2008 – February 6, 2009
No class on - December 36, 2008 and January 2, 2009

Session 3
 4:00pm – 5:00pm  Code: 18216
February 20, 2009 – April 24, 2009
No class on April 10, 2009

Session 4
 4:00pm – 5:00pm  Code: 18217
April 24, 2009 – June 19, 2009
No class on May 29, 2009

Introduction to Robotics 1
 (4th through 8th grades)
This class is designed by Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Consortium. This class uses the motivational advantages of robotics to teach math, science, and technology concepts. The class is aligned with standards developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the International Technology Education Association.

 


Mondays
Session 1
 6:00PM – 7:00 PM  Code: 18218
September 22, 2008 – November 24, 2008
No class on October 13, 2008 and November 3, 2008

Session 2
 6:00PM – 7:00 PM  Code: 18219
December 1, 2008 – February 2, 2009
No class on December 29, 2008 and January 19, 2009

Session 3
 6:00PM – 7:00 PM  Code: 18220
February 9, 2009 – April 6, 2009
No class on February 16, 2009 and April 6, 2009

Session 4
 6:00PM – 7:00 PM  Code: 18221
April 20, 2009 – June 15, 2009
No class on May 29, 2009

Price per session: $175 M/$185NM

Introduction to Robotics 2
 A continuation of Introduction to Robotics 1 that prepares Robotics teams for competitions.
 - Pre-requisite: Robotics 1
(5th through 8th grades)

Fridays
Session 1
 5:00pm – 6:00pm  Code: 18222
September 26, 2008 – November 14, 2008
No class on November 7, 2008

Session 2
 5:00pm – 6:00pm  Code: 18223
 November 21, 2008 – January 16, 2009
No class on Nov. 28, 2008, Dec. 26, 2008 and Jan. 2, 2009

Price per session: $175M/$185NM

Dates are approximate due to unforeseen weather, delayed school openings and school closures.

Please look for additional classes and camps.

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