Johnson Elem Empower Hour
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About Johnson Elem Empower Hour

Empower Hour will offer students a wide variety of programming in their own school building, immediately before or after school.

All Empower Hour programs will meet once a week for six weeks, and are priced in three different tiers to reflect the amount of supplies needed. The programs at each specific school will change throughout the year - some examples of programming that we will offer include art, sports, science, music, karate, crafting, recreation classes, and more!

Featured Courses

  • Johnson: Hands-On Science Hour!

    World of Wonder (Grades K-2): This will be an intro course covering a variety of topics using games, projects, and coloring: A basic science course introducing students to a variety of topics through games, projects, and art. We will spend 2 weeks on the senses, one of touch, taste, and smell and one on sight (&light) and hearing (&sound). 1 week we’ll explore Weather and the water cycle, 1 week plants and trees, 1 week water science (sink, float, solutions) and 1 week of forces and motion Kitchen Science (Grades 3-5): weeks of exploring science through food – Using everyday kitchen staples, students will measure, make mixtures, solutions & super-saturated solutions, observe the effects of hot and cold, and explore the chemical reactions of leavening agents. We will investigate dairy by making magic milk, butter, cottage cheese and ice cream, and use emulsifiers to examine the interaction of oil and water. Students will use starches to make a fun “gak” and to thicken rice pudding. ***Students must register ONE WEEK before calss starts so I can e-mail parents a food allergy questionnaire to complete before Day 1***
  • Sanchin-Ryu Karate For Kids - Johnson Empower Hour

    This program combines two crucial courses into one, Sanchin-Ryu Karate & Self-Defense and Project: Secure Child (child safety). Students will be trained with proven, age-appropriate techniques that are necessary for kids to protect themselves from attackers. This program is set in a fun yet structured, environment which will give your child a positive outlook on learning a martial art. Participants will achieve great self confidence and leadership through the physical techniques, mental strategies, drills and exercises they are lead through. Uniforms are available, but not required.