Bryan County Schools Community Education

This course teaches students to meet the basic needs of children in a care-taking environment with a focus on safety. The training will help students develop leadership skills, start a babysitting business and learn how to communicate with parents while keeping themselves and others safe. Students will also learn child feeding and diapering techniques. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certification card. This class also incorporates a Pediatric First Aid Course that instructs students on how to deal with first aid issues to include medical emergencies, the use of an Epi-pen injector, injury emergencies, and how to handle environmental emergencies. Also covered are adult/child and infant CPR procedures as well as how to react to a child or infant who is choking. Only 25 students are accepted for this course, so early registration is encouraged. NOTE: Students must attend all classes in order to receive certification.

Georgia law requires mandatory driver education before teens can obtain their Class D license. All 16 year olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education course that includes 30-hours classroom or virtual instruction and six hours of instruction behind the wheel with training by a qualified instructor. Parents who live in the Pembroke/Ellabell area must transport students to Richmond Hill Community Education Center. Driving times will be scheduled after the first class session. All registration forms will be timed and dated to assure placement of students. A copy of the student’s learner’s license is required prior to beginning the class. For additional questions call 912-459-5116.

Would you like to encourage your child to play the guitar? Group Beginner Guitar is a two - session course that will give your child what they need to play for fun and entertainment. Each of the two sessions builds on the previous session. You’ll be amazed what your child can accomplish by learning basic cords and how to play and practice the guitar. They’ll be learning easy songs to play and sing. All students will need their own guitar or baritone ukulele with strings in good condition. Sign-up now; class size is limited. NO ELECTRIC GUITARS PLEASE.

Group Beginner Piano is taught by former classroom teacher, Jo Hart. The small group class has every child at a keyboard learning the basics of piano with all materials provided. Students have fun while learning note spelling and basic music theory. This is a 5-session course that builds on the previous session. At the end of these sessions, your child will have an understanding of the basics of piano and will be ready to continue in a lifetime love of piano. Sign-up now; class size is limited. STUDENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED GROUP PIANO SESSION 1 TO ATTEND THIS CLASS.

Session 4: March 9 - May 8, 2020 Classes offered Monday - Friday *Note: Session 4 open only to students currently enrolled in the Gymnastics program Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. The skills and movements required in gymnastics contribute to the development of all muscle groups. Movement Education gives students an understanding of anatomy combined with effort and spatial awareness. The accomplishments of their goals/skills promotes self confidence in a fun learning environment. Safety is always a top priority when teaching skill progression. Gymnastics classes include instruction on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor, vault and parallel bars. Classes are for boys and girls. Tumbling classes specialize in perfecting floor skills. At least one year of gymnastics classes is required unless approved by instructor. All classes are one hour with the option to take more than once a week. Following registration, Instructor will place each student in appropriate class based on age and ability. Two Payment Options Available

Parlez-vous français? Come and learn French! In this course, we will be learning basic courtesies and greetings through songs and games. Other topics will include the French alphabet, numbers, time, weather, clothing, French speaking countries and culture. Bon Voyage!

This class is offered at the Community Education Center in Richmond Hill and offers students a great opportunity to learn some basic Spanish! This is the first of two sessions, both sessions designed for complete beginners. Students will learn proper pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary through games, videos and songs. Session one will focus on introductions, colors, numbers and basic conversational questions.

This class offers students a great opportunity to learn some basic Spanish. Students will be introduced to the culture of Latin America and Spain through games, videos and songs. Students will learn introductions, numbers, letters, telling time, age and much more!

These cooking sessions are a great way for kids to learn about proper nutrition and kitchen skills. Each class will focus on a nutrition component or a cooking skill and include at least two recipes prepared in class. Some recipes will be done as a group and some will be done individually. Appliances such as a toaster oven, hot plate and griddle will be used. Depending on the age and maturity level, students will be allowed to help use these devices with close monitoring by the instructor. First session will include four classes.

This violin class is perfect for beginners, advanced beginners or those at the intermediate level of play. The instructor for this course is Haley Kim an active performer and music instructor. Students will develop an understanding of how to play the violin from scratch, demonstrate the ability to hold the bow, violin and shoulder rest correctly. Students will also learn the terminology, read basic music notation, practice effectively, and demonstrate reading music more fluently. Students are responsible for renting or purchasing instruments, plus scores, lesson books and collections as assigned. Parent participation is encouraged in this class.

This one -hour STEM class incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math into a variety of fun activities for students in grades K-5. Some activities include dry-ice bubbles, color-reversing flowers, seltzer rockets and pop-can cars. Sign up this class for engaging, hands-on learning! Early registration is suggested. Class is limited to 20 students per session.

Scoops is a Lacrosse class that encourages lifetime learners to appreciate physical activity and health. Students can develop a passion for playing Lacrosse with a focus on having fun while learning. This class is for grades 3-5 and includes more advanced practice and games for middle school and high school level skill development. All Lacrosse goals, sticks, and balls are included during class time.

We are so excited to welcome back our Pre-K to 8th graders! If you like Lego bricks, you’ll LOVE this! Snapology provides a fun environment for children to learn science, technology, engineering, art and math using Lego bricks and other similar building toys. We want to inspire your children to be creators and innovators for life! Your child is sure to have a blast whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands, or discovering how to think in new and creative ways to self-monitor plans, generate solutions to problems, and construct innovative builds all on their own! Shhh… don’t tell them it’s educational!