What are the guidelines for holding a class?
Your Co-op class should be at least one hour long. Co-op classes that are offered to "adults only" are more than welcome. However, you must offer another class during the same
session that is geared toward the kids.
Can I charge money for my class?
You cannot charge for your time because that is considered your contribution to Co-op. However, you may charge for materials you purchase
or admission fees to a facility presenting the program. For example, if you teach Martial Arts for a living, you cannot charge the co-op
participants for your skills. However, if you are hiring a martial arts instructor you can pass that cost on
to the class by indicating the cost in the course description in the catalogue. To help cut down on no-shows and money stressors, payment for ALL classes is due by the first day of the new session.
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What kinds of classes have been offered in the past?
Testing for Fertilizer Pollution in Piney Creek water and tap water
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Nitrate is found in fertilizers and animal waste. Rain tends to wash
fertilizers containing nitrates into nearby natural water systems and ground water.
Groundwater used as drinking water that contains nitrogen represents a hazard to babies.
Many die every year as a result from "Blue Baby Syndrome." As a group, we will test two samples of water: Piney Creek water and my home tap water.
Meet at my house and dress prepared to walk down to the creek (this means long pants,
socks and shoes, sunscreen and a hat). We will gather a sample and bring it back for
testing. We will also observe any wildlife that might contribute to nitrate pollution.
We will be testing for: Nitrate, Nitrite, Phosphate, Alkalinity and pH
Pinwheels and Wind Farms
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Each member of the class will color their own pinwheel, assemble it,
and test it. We will discuss wind direction and how the pinwheel works. We will discuss the
difference between a windmill, which grinds or mills grain or pumps water, and a wind turbine,
which is used to turn a generator that makes electricity. What are the benefits of wind energy?
What are the disadvantages? Wind farms in Colorado--locations, energy generated, customers.
A Piñata Fiesta!
CLASS DESCRIPTION: The main attraction of this fiesta will be making our own clown head
piñatas! On the first day the kids will make the paper mache foundations, for their own piñata
and for "the group piñata". Then we will learn Spanish games and songs and share biscochitos
(Mexican cookies) and "hot" chocolate (which might be cold). (Please notify me if your child has food allergies.)
On the second day we will decorate the piñatas for each child to take home. Then we will
enjoy a Spanish Fiesta with traditional music, songs, games and breaking of the "group piñata".
Drop offs are fine but parents and siblings are welcome to stay.
Alexander Who's NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT going to move!
CLASS DESCRIPTION: We'll meet at 9 a.m. (an hour before curtain time) at
the front door of the Arvada Center Complex. Please be prompt! The
children will be read Judith Viorst's book, "Alexander, who's not (Do you
hear me? I mean it!) going to move" (for which the play is based) and
actors, screenplays and theater etiquette will be discussed.
The performance begins at 10 a.m. We will enter the line at about 9:30 a.m.
as a GROUP to ensure group seating.
After the performance, the cast is usually on hand for pictures. After a
picture, we will have one more brief discussion about the play, friendship,
change and loss, and the class will end by noon.
A sampling of other class titles: Geocaching at Ft. Logan National Cemetary, Map Quest,
Adults Only Murder Mystery Night, Spelling Bee
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