Youth Programs
youth CLASSES
screenwriting
Have an idea for your own film but need some help writing it and formatting it like a proper screenplay? Join filmmaker, screenwriter, and media coach Mark J. Parker and bring your vision to life via text. From the logline and summary to the first scene of the script, writers will strengthen not only their idea and their formatting, but their ability to write dialogue, descriptions, and conflict. All participants should have a film idea that they are comfortable describing and should be prepared for some brainstorming and writing both in class and at home between sessions. No actual filming will take place in this workshop. Both beginners and experienced writers are welcome. Bringing personal laptops or tablets with keyboards to class is recommended.
Instructor: Mark Parker
ADULTS
Who: 18+
When: Mondays, July 19 & 26, 2 classes | 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: Resident $60 Nonresident $65
TEENS
Who: Grades 8-12
When: Mondays, July 5 & 12, 2 classes | 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: Resident $50, Nonresident $55
instinctive meditation
Have you always wanted to explore meditation, knowing the benefits for your body and mind, however dread the thought of having to sit in stillness, cross-legged and empty minded? If so, join us while we explore the approach of Instinctive Meditation, with Anja. We will be guided through a meditation style that offers many different doorways to relaxation. Take this opportunity to find deep rest and release your tension. When the weather allows we will enjoy nature and meditate in Rogers Park. Please bring something to lay or sit on, bug spray and cushions or blankets to get comfortable.
Instructor: Anja Schneider
Who: Ages 16+
When: Mondays, July 12-Aug 16, 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: $60/Resident, $65/Non-resident, No drop ins.
acting and improv on camera
Join acting coach, casting director, and filmmaker Mark J. Parker for a fun and informative class about acting for the camera. The techniques taught in this workshop will be different from stage acting, as actors will try to ground their acting in natural, truthful performances like you see in films and television series. Students will work on improv, acting exercises, and age-appropriate scenes from film and TV, plus they will work on hitting their mark within the camera frame and understanding camera angles. Scenes will need to be memorized for Week 2 and actors will be recorded on camera so they can watch and keep their videos. Both beginners and experienced actors are welcome.
Instructor: Mark Parker
ADULTS
Who: 18+
When: Mondays, Aug 23 & 30, 2 classes | 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: Resident $60, Nonresident $65
TEENS
Who: Grades 8-12
When: Mondays, Aug 2 & 9, 2 classes | 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: Resident $50, Nonresident $55
Karate
Join 9th Degree Black Belt and Head Instructor of the NE Okinawan Karate Dojo, Greg Lazarus for our new Karate Program! He welcomes students (8 years of age and older) that come to him with the desire to learn the true essence of Matsumura Seito Karate-do. Shihan Lazarus has been training students since 1980. Our classes stress Traditional Protocol, Self-Discipline and Quality Authentic Training and Techniques. Family discounts are offered. A uniform is required and can be purchased through the instructor. No drop ins. Masks required.
Where: KCC Gymnasium
Who: Ages 8 – 13
When: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm, June 10 – August 30
Who: Ages 14-65
When: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:45 – 8:00pm, June 10 – August 30
Cost: Residents – $200/one and $165/ea add’l family member | Nonresidents – $205/one and $170/ea add’l family member
mad science day camp
BRIXOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Unleash your child’s inner scientist with Mad Science! Get ready for the Bridges, Bricks, & Blast-Off Brigade! Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project each class. A FUN’gineered camp full of exploration with rockets, wacky machines, flying devices, roller coasters, boats & brick building projects! They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking and creative problem-solving to test and improve their creations.
Who: Ages 6-12 When: August 23-27, 9am-3pm
Where: Kittery Community Center
Cost: $285, Register at: http://maine.madscience.org/parents-register-c.aspx
seacoast united soccer skills camp
When: July 19-23 Where: Shapleigh Field, Kittery
Who: Ages 6-14, 9am-12pm Cost: $135
Who: Ages 3-5, 9am-10am Cost: $70
Register at: www.seacoastunited.com/camps/soccer/grassroots-summer-skills-soccer-camps
