Summer Class Structure: Beyond Music: Math, Science, Reading, Writing

Brain Boosters

Instructor: Lisa Amini, Tonia Allen
Recommended for: Ages 4-7
Class Times: Saturdays, 9:00-10:30am
Per Lesson Fee: $30.00 per class
Class Description: This popular program exclusive to VAM engages both sides of the brain through a combination of music and math activities that develop cognitive and rational thinking while fostering natural curiosity for discovery and creativity.

Brain Boosters: Math Wizards

Instructor: Lisa Amini
Recommended for: Ages 7+
Class Times: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm; Saturdays, 10:30-12:00pm
Per Lesson Fee: $30.00 per class
Class Description: Math Wizards utilizes self-motivational tools and materials that will strengthen comprehension of math and logic. Weekly assigned work and follow-up corrections ensure a strong foundation for future learning progress. Math Wizards instills an enjoyment of learning math based on a personalized system of learning that motivates children to independently develop analytical skills.

Math & Science Explorers – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Lisa Amini
Recommended for: Kindergarten - Grade 2
Class Times: July 4-15, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm (10 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $36.00 per class
Class Description: Based on the provincial math and science curricula, Math & Science Explorers will explore thematic lessons - Earth & Space Sciences, Life & Physical Sciences - and enable students to develop deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, computation, and problem solving.

Math & Science Explorers – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Lisa Amini
Recommended for: Kindergarten - Grade 2
Class Times: August 8-19, Monday-Friday, 10:00am-12:00pm (10 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $36.00 per class
Class Description: Based on the provincial math and science curricula, Math & Science Explorers will explore thematic lessons - Earth & Space Sciences, Life & Physical Sciences - and enable students to develop deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, computation, and problem solving.

Reading & Writing Circle – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Lisa Amini
Class Times: July 4-15, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm (10 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $54.00 per class
Class Description: In a program based on the provincial Language Arts curriculum, students will enhance their reading comprehension and explore the elements of powerful writing: ideas, organization, voice, conventions, word choice, and sentence fluency.

Reading & Writing Circle – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Lisa Amini
Recommended for: Grades 3-7
Class Times: August 8-19, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm (10 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $54.00 per class
Class Description: In a program based on the provincial Language Arts curriculum, students will enhance their reading comprehension and explore the elements of powerful writing: ideas, organization, voice, conventions, word choice, and sentence fluency.