The Nettelhorst School, 3252 N. Broadway

9:20 - 12:00
Tuition (Morning Only): $365

9:20 - 3:00
Tuition (Full Day): $570

Click HERE for general program details.

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Course Descriptions:

Travel the USA: Traverse the United States, discovering its mountains, forests, and plains; its Great Lakes, sea coasts, deserts, and swamps; its people, many cultures, and history. Explore the States through creative, inter- disciplinary activities involving math, science, literature, art, and drama. Grades PreK-K

Ocean Explorers: Sail the ocean blue! Visit islands around the globe, investigate tidal pools, scuba dive around coral reefs, and discover the briny deep through imaginative interdisciplinary activities. Grades PreK-K

Slippery Science: Explore slippery, slimy, de- licious, but very scientific chemistry via hands- on experiments with Silly Putty, Gak, and other mushy stuff. Grades 1-4

Theater Club: Experience the exhilarating world of live theater! Develop characters as you play theater games and rehearse skits, culmi- nating in a performance for family and friends on the last day. Grades 1-8

Lego Mindstorms Robotics I: Create an auto- nomous robot using motors, gears, and sensors. Program it to complete tasks of increasing complexity, then observe the results. Do your commands direct your robot as you intended? ($10 lab fee) Grades 3-8

Lego Mindstorms Robotics II: Work with other advanced students to strategize solutions for challenging tasks as you employ creative problem solving to construct and program your robots. ($10 lab fee) Grades 5-8

Roller Coaster Physics: Explore forces cen- trifugal and centripetal, acceleration and velocity. Seek the ultimate balance of speed, thrills, and safety, as you design and construct working models and mini-coasters. Grades 4-8

Creative Writing: Could posters, magazines, paintings, films, and books inspire you to write stories and poetry? See your work published in our writing magazine. Submit your work to competitions; our students have won many prizes for excellence in writing stories and poems. Grades 1-8

Computer-Aided Design: Construct your own 3-D structures using various design applications. Integrate math and science with an artistic flair! Grades 3-8

3-D Math: Construct polyhedra, experiment with different building materials, and investigate volume. Explore principles of geometry and develop spatial intuition through hands-on activities. Grades 1-8

Art Studio: Create multi-dimensional master- pieces of mixed media, methods, and muses, such as collage, printmaking, sculpture, drawing, pastels, and watercolor. Enjoy seeing the results of your own imagination and original ideas!
Grades 1-8

Invention Lab: Reconfigure great gadgets, design innovative thingamabobs, and develop futuristic gizmos. Bring your inventions from design to patent, model to market. Follow the path of great inventors! Grades 1-4

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Additional Worlds of Wisdom and Wonder Locations for Summer 2013:

Burr Ridge | Chicago - Lakeview West | Chicago - Lincoln Park | Chicago - Portage Park | Elgin | Elmhurst

Glenview | Grayslake/Prairie Crossing | Naperville - North | Naperville - South | Oak Forest | Skokie