After-School Programs Offered on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays*

• Larry Evans Chess Camp, [Larry is an International Master and leads a teaching staff of expert chess players] 6th Grade Room. Mon, Wed: 3:30-4:30. Grades K-8. A growing body of research is showing early exposure to expert chess instruction improves kids’ thinking and problem-solving skills as well as their math and reading test scores. OTA Chess Camp Q2 Flyer. Click to Enroll (scroll down to Old Town Academy).
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense with Coach Dave of Outliers BJJ [Coach Dave teaches and competes in Jiu-jitsu and MMA for Outliers BJJ and is working toward a Masters in Education with plans to become a full time teacher], Downstairs Gym (on the Mats). Mon, Wed, Fri: 3:30-5:00. Grades 2-8. Practitioners of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu won the first five World Martial Arts Competitions, easily defeating Kung-Fu, Karate, American Wrestling, and many other styles. BJJ teaches smaller opponents to defeat or escape larger opponents using delaying tactics and submission holds (no kicking or punching). Students practice every day at full speed and receive a great aerobic and calisthenic workout. BJJ Self-Defense Flyer Q2. To register: BJJ Afterschool Signup Form Q2. Questions? Jeremy@OutliersBJJ.com
• The Learn * Create * Share Music with Mr Anthony [Anthony has a degree in music from UCI, studies piano, and was a triple Gold Medalist at the 2010 World Choir Games]. Mon, Fri: 3:30-5:00, Grades K-8, in the Kiwanis Music Lab. Early Piano instruction gives students a lifelong advantage in visual-spatial reasoning skills (math smarts!) and has been correlated with improved performance in all academic subjects. The course begins with piano and branches out into other instruments and voice. The learning path consists of three steps: 1. Learn 3 Songs on the Piano using the Soft Mozart® method; 2. Create a Multi-Instrument Musical Recording in GarageBand (e.g., piano & drums); 3. Share Your Performance with family and friends on your online Learning Journal. To join please complete the Q2 Music Afterschool signup, release and bring a check to your first class. Places are limited!

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In case you missed it, Old Town Academy has its own courtroom (inherited from Thomas Jefferson School of Law). 5 new volunteers so far–thank you!

Here comes the judge! Here comes the judge! Here comes the judge!

Brett Weaver, father of an OTA Kindergartener, is our Mock Trial Program Coordinator and he is looking for more volunteers (attorneys, court officers, paralegals, or anyone else with extensive courtroom experience) to help coach Old Town Academy Mock Trial Teams in grades 4-8.

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Tuesdays and Fridays: 3:30-4:25. Course price includes workbook and flashcards.

• Visit WorldVoicesSD.com to sign up!
• Complete and bring this release form to first class.
• Please view video to learn more about the Lango immersion method.

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Charisma and Nick in the OTA kitchen. Sign up with Coach Katie to learn how to collect, prepare, and bake your own menu of healthy and delicious meals.