YOUTH AND FAMILY WORKSHOPS

Toddler Reading Group

with Johanna Schafer

2 year-olds & their parents/guardians
Saturdays, February 25 & April 28, 10:15-11:00 am
Free

Experience a storytime that encourages early excitement for reading and creativity through hands-on activities.

Early Learner Book Club

with Johanna Schafer

3-5 year-olds & their parents/guardians
Saturdays, January 21, February 18, March 24,
April 14 & May 19, 11:00 am-noon
Free

Join us for a celebration of reading! Children will play games and create crafts focused on the theme of the book. At least one parent or guardian should accompany each child. The following books will be highlighted: Snowballs (January); If I Were President (February); It’s Spring (March); Rain (April); Full House (May). The first 15 pre-registered families will each bring home a copy of the book! Funded by PNC Bank.

Story-Telling to Story-Writing with Young Minds

with Charlene Rubio

3-6 year-olds & their parents/guardians
Saturdays, April 14-28, 10:00-11:00 am
$20 per family

You’ll explore literature in the different forms as foundations are being set for a love in writing, storytelling and the performing arts. Throughout the weeks, you and your child will perform oral literature through impromptu dramatic performances and readings. We will create works ourselves. We’ll discover the
process of falling in love with story-writing and fostering growing creativity in children. Limit: 12 families.

Young Readers Club

with Charlene Rubio

Grades 1 & 2
Saturdays, February 25 (new date!), March 24, April 14 & May 19, 11:00 am-noon-Free

Increase reading fluency and comprehension in a fun, hands-on environment as you explore games, crafts, and activities centered around children’s books! The first 15 pre-registered students will each bring home a copy of the book!

Junior Math Mondays

with Johanna Schafer

Grades 1-2
Mondays, April 9-April 30, 5:00-6:00 pm
Free

With concrete examples, creative instruction, and a whole lot of fun, we will work with addition, subtraction, place value, and money as we learn and practice some key fundamentals.

Young Chefs Club

with Charlene Rubio

Grades 1-3
WINTER: Saturdays, January 21, February 18 & March 24, 12:30-1:30 pm
SPRING: April 14 & May 19
$15 WINTER
*Only accepting winter registration at this time
$15 per family

Become a young chef by getting your hands gooey and ooey with food! You’ll use kid-friendly recipes to make fun and delicious snacks! You’ll be able to sample these snacks, take a goodie bag home with you, and keep a copy of the recipe so you can make it for your family!

Spanish for Kids

Grades 1-5
Gloria Arteaga-Hinton
WINTER: Wednesdays, January 18-March 21, 3:45-4:45 pm
FREE

Grades 1-5
Jackie Garrido
SPRING: Wednesdays, April 11-May 23 5:30-6:30 pm

*Ony Winter registration available at this time

Free

Hola! Join us for this fun, hands-on workshop for kids. You’ll learn the basics of the Spanish language through fun games, crafts, songs, activities, and more!

Elementary Age Book Club

with Betty Larson, Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

Grades 3-5
WINTER: Thursdays, January 12-February 16
SPRING: April 12-May 17, 4:30-5:30 pm
Free

Join us as we cozy up with a book and have fun reading together!

Young Writers Group

with Betty Larson,Carnegie Center Literacy Specialist

Grades 3-5
Thursdays, February 23-March 29, 4:30-5:30pm
Free

In this class, we’ll explore how fun writing can be!

Math Mondays

with Johanna Schafer

Grades 3-5
Mondays, February 6-March 26, 5:30-6:30 pm
Free

Through creative instruction and a lot of fun, we will explore how math really works, how we can do it easier and with more understanding, and how it’s actually used in life! Topics covered include: multiplication, division, fractions, money, and word problems.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Carnegie Club

Grades K-12
Tuesdays, February 14-May 1(no sessions March 13 or April 3),
4:00-6:00 pm (choose one hour)
Free

Small group homework help with volunteer tutors! Meet for one hour per week. Great for students not currently enrolled in the afterschool tutoring program. Registration required. Space is limited!

Info Session: Life After High School

(For Parents of Middle & High Schoolers)
Thursday, March 8, 5:15-6:45 pm
Free

You’re invited to this free informative meeting about how you can help your student prepare for life after high school! James Hardin from Fayette County Public Schools will present and tell you about a very helpful tool to use as you start to think about 2 year college, 4 year college, or vocational training. Features include finding careers that match student skills and interests; creating education plans; creating and maintaining resumes; and exploring college and post-secondary options. Don’t miss this opportunity to be ‘“in the know” and help your student! Space is limited, so sign up early.

SUMMER TUTORING

The one-on-one summer tutoring program is for students in grades
K-12. Students in the program work with their own volunteer tutor
for one hour per week in math, reading, and/or ESL. Families should
be prepared to commit to the tutoring program for the full summer.
Cost: $10; $5 for students on free/reduced lunch. Limited space is
available, and spots fill quickly! Call to register on May 1 at 9:00 am.

Questions regarding our program? Email tutoring@carnegiecenterlex.
org or call 859-254-4175. Please do not call to register before May 1.

The tutoring program is supported by the William Stamps Farish
Fund, Cracker Barrel Foundation, the Cralle Foundation, the Frances
Hollis Brain Foundation, Junior League of Lexington, Orphan Society
of Lexington, Toyota, and our generous donors.