Sycamore offering spring classes
STEUBENVILLE — Winter has come to the Ohio Valley. January has brought with it temperatures below zero and snowfalls that have canceled classes at area schools.
Despite the cold, despite the icy road conditions, some area nonprofits have not allowed the weather to deter them in their mission of helping others that include those at the Sycamore Youth Center.
The center is accepting signups for its spring classes, which are set to begin Feb. 3. The courses are scheduled to run through May 2, according to Executive Director Bobbyjon Bauman.
Bauman explained there are 64 after-school classes that are offered by Sycamore. All of the classes are free of charge, running Monday through Friday. Children who attend any of the Steubenville City elementary schools or Harding Middle School will be able to ride to the center in a Sycamore van but must be picked up after their classes, Bauman said. To check availability for transportation home from Sycamore, visit its website at sycamorecenter.com.
Monday classes for grades five and six, include: Boys’ Bible study, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; girls’ Bible study, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; cross stitch and crochet class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; future business leaders, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; board games and chess, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; chatting and crafting, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; basketball skills class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; cooking class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; cosmetology, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; guitar lessons, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; hip hop classes, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; young entrepreneurs, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sycamore classical choir, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sycamore Children’s International Folk Dancing class, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sycamore Youth International Folk Dancing class, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday classes will be offered to pupils who attend Wells Academy, West Pugliese and STEM Academy. Classes will include: Move and Learn, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Crazy Eights math skills class, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; martial arts, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Celebrating America with Song, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Scout Reach, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; art class, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; geography class, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; cooking, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; storytime class, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; singing and dancing games, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; computer lab, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; indoor/outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and drama/acting class, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday classes are for pupils in grades three and four attending Garfield Elementary School. Classes include: Sonshine Bible Club, 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Girls Who Code, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; automotive class, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; art class, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Cool Kid Code with Ms. Renee, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; ceramics at Spyridon Studios, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; cooking class, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; singing and dancing games, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Boys Who Code, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; indoor/outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sycamore Recreational International Folk Dance class, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday’s classes are for those who are in seventh through 12th grades. Classes that will be offered include: Boys’ Bible study, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; girls’ Bible study, 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; entrepreneurship, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; chess and board games, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Spanish class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; Stampin’ Up cardmaking class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; sewing class, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; guitar class, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; cosmetology, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; cooking class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; tumbling, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; basketball skills class, 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; chatting and crafting, 4 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.; orchestra class, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and drama/acting, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday classes are for children attending Garfield Elementary who are in first and second grades. Classes will include: Sonshine Bible Club, 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.; cooking class, 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; art, 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.; storytime, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; singing and dancing games, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; STREAM, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; and indoor/outdoor games, 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
All ages are invited to attend Dips and Dives square dance night from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays. For details, call (412) 215-0617.
Bauman stated for those in fifth through 12th grades, there are various classes offered. These include the Dream Big Band Program with instructor Matt Hill, providing free instrument lessons. Different times are to be offered. To schedule a time, call (304) 559-1047.
Swing dance at Sycamore is offered every other Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For details, call (740) 381-3412.
An after-school tutoring program will be offered by appointment only, by calling (626) 905-0712.
The Sycamore center is located at 301 N. Fourth St. For information, call (740) 409-2986.