The Discovery Learning Center of Santa Cruz is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that provides learning resources to preschool, homeschool, and traditionally schooled families. The core of our mission is to provide a location and resources for pre-K through 8th grade family learning.  The DLC is there for you: explore our website to learn about our library, classes, clubs, and events. Fun at the DLC This Week's Lending Library Hours Wednesday 11:30-1:30 Friday 12:00-2:00
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Free ClassesOur workshops are free to supporting members. We request a $2-$5 (sliding scale based on what you're comfortable with) donation per family for each class day of all others to help support the DLC. Some classes have an additional materials fee listed in the class description. History Through LiteratureEach month we will read a different fictional novel based in ancient times or the middle ages. We will learn about the history of that time, share our own research, and discuss the book. Ages 10-14. See more details on our class web page. Lego ClubJoin our monthly Lego Club, a supportive gathering of local Lego-lovers. We meet the first Tuesday of the month at the DLC. Lego Club is not a formal class or lecture, just a place to build and share. Each month will have a build theme. March Build Theme: Robots. We'll have post-it notes and pens, so everyone can write what they like about each other's creations. Come share your creations, discuss what you're working on, and build with friends. Ages: 7+, younger siblings welcome with parent supervision Playground GamesCome learn playground games from around the world, including classics such as kickball, four square, tag, Red Rover, Simon Says, and many more. Bring a bottle of water! Early Modern Times History ClubWeekly history club for kids approximately ages 7-10 and their parents. We will be using Story of the World, Pt. 3, Early Modern Times as our guide and we request that you purchase or borrow the book and read the indicated chapters as noted on our class page before attending if possible. At each meeting, we will spend 10-20 minutes on a focused discussion of the reading and then we'll do art, projects, and games related to the readings each week. Please wear clothes that can get dirty. Minecraft ClubThis club is open to all ages. Participants should have Minecraft pre-loaded on their computer and a valid Minecraft license. The iPad app won't work with the full version, so children using the app will not be able to share worlds with laptop users, though they can share with each other. Visit http://minecraft.net for information. Preschool Mornings MarchPre-registration required for this relaxed, "Mommy and Me" preschool experience for children ages 2-5 and their siblings. Our theme for March is The GARDEN. Featuring messy crafts, stories, songs and indoor and outdoor play. Especially for ages 2-5 and their younger siblings. RSVP to bjelwell@yahoo.com. Paid ClassesThursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm Please contact Kelly at kelly@hiram.ws for more information. Mellow- this activity is calm and tends to be focused and/or structured, good for sensitive kids Tangy- this activity is a mix of calm and high energy periods, good for kids who can focus for short periods of time but also like to get up and move around Spicy- this activity is high energy with a lot going on, good for kids who like to be busy and active |
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