ATHENA CODING
Our Courses
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AI Adventures
Our AI Adventures course introduces children to the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies like ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, and Novel.ai. Through creative projects and activities, they'll discover how AI can be used to produce animations, short stories, and films, while enhancing critical thinking and collaboration skills. Activities range from crafting AI-assisted stories with Novel.ai, to creating art with OpenAI's image production models, to developing an AI voice clone and a collaborative AI chatbot. With guidance from our expert instructors, children delve into the limitless possibilities of AI.
Athena's Architects: Lego® Design
Athena's Architects takes Lego® play to a higher plane, combining architecture, STEM learning, and storytelling. In our engaging environment, children explore structural design, balance, and aesthetics through weekly themes and collaborative projects. Our unique STEM Lego Challenges allow students to illustrate fundamental principles of physics and engineering, while nurturing problem-solving and literacy skills by crafting narratives around their models. Serving all skill levels, Athena's Architects isn't just a class—it's a community encouraging confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills through the creativity of Lego®.
CODING AND GAME DESIGN WITH SCRATCH, PYTHON, AND JAVASCRIPT
Our unique project-based class is designed to allow young students to develop their creative storytelling or game designing abilities, and then gives them the opportunity to bring them to life through using MIT’s block-based Scratch. Students learn plenty of professional programming practices, like how to use binary operators, conditional statements, sequencing and commenting practices, and loops. Through this, we hope to expose them to programming in a creative, fun, and innovative way.
DA VINCI'S WORKSHOP
Paint, draw and sculpt; unleash your creativity through art! With your own brushes, paints, and clay, let our Renaissance instructors guide you while you create your own masterpieces.
Dungeons and Dragons
Join our D&D program and embark on a thrilling adventure! Our program provides a fun and engaging way for students to develop their social, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while exploring a fantastical world filled with monsters, treasure, and challenges. Join our experienced dungeon masters for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime!
Gourmet Cooking
Let's get cooking! Young chefs will learn essential kitchen skills like measuring, mixing, and chopping (with kid-friendly tools!). They'll whip up everything from pizza and pasta to smoothies and snacks. With a focus on safety and nutrition, kids will discover the joy of creating delicious food while building confidence in the kitchen. Get ready for messy aprons, happy faces, and yummy treats!
HOLLYWOOD FILM PRODUCTION
From the writer's room to the silver screen, we'll guide you as you bring your films to life. In the first part of the class you'll workshop characters, format your script, storyboard your scenes; then you'll have the chance to bring them to the big screen! Tape, cut, and edit your movies, and bring them home to watch with everyone.
JUNIOR ALCHEMISTS
Conjure a snake using only sugar and baking soda, pass secret messages in invisible ink, and cause a volcanic eruption to rival Pompeii; you'll perform all these experiments and more, while learning the scientific principles behind them!
Jewelry Masters
Delve into the enchanting world of DIY jewelry creation! From designing and stringing beads to assembling unique bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, young artisans will unleash their creativity and bring their imaginative designs to life. Throughout this hands-on course, participants will learn essential techniques in jewelry making, discovering the magic of combining different shapes, colors, and textures to fashion truly one-of-a-kind pieces. With each creation, children will develop fine motor skills, ignite their artistic talents, and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of adornment. By the end of this course, not only will kids have crafted their own stunning jewelry, but they'll also have cultivated invaluable skills in design, creativity, and self-expression that will continue to sparkle in their future artistic endeavors!
MINECRAFT WITH ATHENA
It's more than just a game; at Athena, you can learn the fundamentals of Python, Javascript, circuitry, architecture, design, and more using Minecraft: Education Edition.
Music Production 101
Immerse yourself in the world of music creation with this engaging course tailored specifically for all levels. Dive into the dynamic world of digital music production, creating captivating rhythms and melodies using Soundtrap, a kid-friendly digital audio workstation. From recording and manipulating sounds, to mixing your very own tracks, to learning the key elements of songwriting and music theory, this hands-on course will inspire your creativity and encourage you to view the world around you as an endless source of musical inspiration. By the end of the journey, you'll not only have created your own unique piece of music, but you'll also have gained invaluable skills that will help shape your future musical endeavors!
OLYMPIC CHESS
Learn how to play the world's oldest game! We have a staff full of masters who can teach you everything, from the way the pawn captures to the Queen's Gambit; but it won't be boring. We'll make sure you have a blast.
ROBLOX CODING AND GAME DESIGN
Bring your game ideas to life in Roblox, while learning a variety of professional programming practices at the same time!
SOCCER ALL-STARS
Dribble, shoot, score! Our coaches will guide you through a variety of high-impact, age-specific, super-fun drills that'll teach you how play the world's most popular sport in a new and exciting way.
Spanish
Our Spanish after-school program immerses kindergarten to fifth graders in the vibrant world of Spanish language, culture, and traditions. Students embark on a fun-filled journey of language acquisition through interactive games, captivating storytelling, and creative projects like crafting colorful masks and traditional instruments. From learning about diverse Spanish-speaking countries to practicing conversational skills, our program fosters a deep appreciation for Spanish-language cultures while building a strong foundation in the language.
Sports
Our sports and physical activity class encourages kids aged 5-11 to develop fundamental movement skills and a love of active play. Children will participate in a variety of activities including soccer, basketball, obstacle courses, and dance. Through games and exercises, they will improve balance, coordination, speed, and agility. Our program emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and the importance of physical fitness.
Yoga
Our yoga program offers a fun and engaging environment for students to cultivate physical fitness, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. Through age-appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques, children develop increased strength, flexibility, and balance while simultaneously learning to manage stress, improve focus, and boost self-esteem. Our program fosters a sense of community and self-discovery, empowering students to unlock their inner potential and create a strong foundation for lifelong health and happiness.