Scroll through our Spring 2017 catalog below to find classes that suit your interests and schedule. We even extended PAAK hours this year from 3:00-6:00 to better fit your life! Sign up for classes is only done online only – click the Register button for the appropriate classes below. Spring classes begin Monday January 22!
**Aftercare is provided free of charge before or after your student’s PAAK class only on the day of class**
**INDIVIDUAL MUSIC LESSONS NOTE: Days and times for individual music instruction must be secured with the lesson instructor after sign up (with the exception of piano lessons with Mrs. Busman which need to be secured BEFORE registration). Lesson days and times will be available on a first come first serve basis.**
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Schertz PAAK Coordinator, at jschertz@peoriaacademy.org
For an updated pdf of our course catalog please click here.
Do you have school spirit? Would you like to learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance? Come join Bulldog Cheerleading! Learn jumps, stunts, dance and cheers. We will perform a cheer/dance routine at the end of the semester. Go Bulldogs!!!
Register NowCome and learn the basics of tumbling! Bulldog Gymnastics is a progression-based class where skills are broken down into small steps to insure easy, skill-building success. Gymnastics is great for building self-esteem, strong bones, and a healthy heart.
Register NowJoin Miss Tina each week where a different movement concept: ballet, modern dance, fitness, tumbling etc. is introduced and explored! This hour long class develops the total child through gross motor skills, balance, movement creativity, physical development and body awareness while having lots of fun!
Register NowTae Kwon Do teaches basic self-defense. All forms of martial arts are utilized during instruction. This course is open to both students and parents. Dennis Zehr has been at Peoria Academy as the Tae Kwon Do Instructor for 15 years and received his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1987 and 6th Degree Masters in 2006. **TKD is available to Pre-K students pending a screening through Master Zehr
Register NowCome and learn about yoga for kids. Yoga has many benefits. It enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination. In addition, it helps with concentration, calmness, focus and relaxation. We will learn poses, partner poses and group poses. Fun themes will be implemented each week. Themes will be based on books, movies or characters. Namaste!!
Register NowSeason: March 14-May 11
In Jr. Track and Field, students will practice all aspects of track and field including running, sprints, long jump, hurdles, and more in preparation for IESA Track and Field. Students will also participate in stretching, skills, and conditioning. If you are an experienced athlete or are looking to get involved in running or prepare for track in the future, Jr. Track and Field is for you!
Register NowChess is a classic game that develops spatial thinking and strategies to build focused concentration. This class is geared for all levels of chess players. Beginners learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players learn sophisticated combinations and strategies and advanced opening moves. Learn From Murrel Rhodes, 2016 Illinois Chess Coach of the year.
Register NowCalling all builders! Join us for a fun semester with different challenges each week. Whether you are returning to this class or you are new, you will find yourselves with new tasks to tackle!
Register NowThe winter Olympics are almost here! Let’s put on our thinking caps and do math, reading, writing, and STEAM this semester as we celebrate this event that only comes around every four years!
Register NowWant to play trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, or tuba? Bring your instrument, and let’s play! Skill levels: Trumpet: Beginner-Intermediate Horn: Beginner Baritone/Euphonium:
Beginner-Advanced Trombone: Beginner-Advanced Tuba: Beginner-Intermediate
Contact Brussell@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times.
*This class will be offered in half hour increments.
Register NowThese guitar or banjo lessons are open to students of all levels from beginner to advanced. Basic music theory is incorporated into each lesson with an emphasis on proper technique. Both acoustic and bass guitar lessons available.
Contact Wsedrel@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times.
*This class will be offered in half hour increments.
Register Now**Please secure your day and time for lessons with Mrs. Busman before signing up online. Your online signup will not be valid if you have not set an agreed up time beforehand. Gbusman@peoriaacademy.org**
Throughout this course, students are introduced to the piano keyboard, become acquainted with the theory behind how and why music works as it does. At the appropriate grade level, students are encouraged to participate in the IESA Solo and Ensemble Contest. Most of all, the student is encouraged to let the music they have learned flow from their heart… where true music is expressed and comes to life.
*This class will be offered in half hour increments.
Register NowIn ukulele lessons, students will learn the basic methods of ukulele. Children will learn proper fingering techniques, single notes, and basic chords along with the ability to read music! The ukulele is a fun and easy way to get started on a string instrument and gain a musical discipline!
Contact jschertz@peoriaacademy.org to schedule lesson times.
*This class will be offered in half hour increments.
Register NowJoin Mrs.Schertz every Monday for an hour of relaxing painting! In painting students will discover an assortment of painting techniques ranging from blending, contouring, dry and wet applications, layering and much, much more! In painting we well mostly use acrylic paints, but we will experiment with washes, collage, and using liquitex mediums. We will also paint a variety of genres like pop art, expressionism, cubism, art deco, and landscape! Students can expect to take home around 6 complete paintings by the end of the semester.
Register NowUnicorns, fairies, cupcakes, glitter…this class is for kids who love the sparkly side of life! Join Mrs.Schertz for an awesome class full of fanciful crafts. Students will make everything from glitter slime to sparkle lotion, decorate tiaras and wall art for your room, make bath jellies and relaxing glitter zen jars…need I say more? Sign up for the Glitter Gang before this class fills up!
Register NowIn Jr.Art club, students who love to art will get to express their passion an extra hour a week with one on one instruction from Mrs.Schertz. Kids will explore all areas of arts and crafts including painting, pastels, fun Pinterest projects, slime, seasonal themed crafts, and step by step drawing. We will also decorate sketchbooks and have cool sketchbook projects to do at home or in student’s free time! Sign up soon while space is still available!
Register NowArt Club is for the middle school students who love art and would like to enjoy the art experience all year long. Art club is a laid back class where we will enjoy, discuss, and create art every Tuesday night. Art club projects will be student-lead which means that the students will have a say in what mediums we use and what projects we do. We will also have an art fundraiser for PA, a graphic design contest to create the PA art show card and flyers, and gain first hand experience curating and preparing an art show for the 2018 PA Art Show. Sign up today for an unforgettable art experience with your friends!
Register NowBooks open our imaginations to worlds of endless possibilities! What better way to spark creativity than combining the storybook world with the world of art. In Storytime Art we will read a story each class and then create an art or craft project to go along with the book! There’s no limit to what you can create in Storytime Art!
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Have you ever tried Who Pudding? Who wouldn’t like Pink Ink Yink Drink? Glunker Stew with Blueberry Bumplings…yum! Aspiring young chefs tie on your aprons and prepare your palates. This class is for you! After we listen to one of Dr. Suess’ timeless tales, we will make and enjoy a culinary delight mentioned in the story. Get ready to create some wild and wacky fare in Dr.Seuss’ Storytime Kitchen.
Register NowIn an effort to make tutoring more comprehensive and tailored to your student’s needs and schedule, this year we have opened tutoring as an a la carte program. This new a la carte program will allow you to choose how much or how little tutoring to provide for your student. You can choose your tutoring instructor and specific days and times that you would like tutoring. It is your choice to sign up for the entire tutoring semester, every other week, or here and there for extra practice or tests. Your account will be billed accordingly.
Tutoring will be offered in half hour increments. Only one student per half hour.
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