CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Please keep in mind that KBIA processes registration forms as they are received. You’ll have a better chance of getting into the classes you prefer if you return the required forms and payment quickly. All children must be the specified age for each class by June 15, 2010.

Basketball – All the Fundamentals!
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets: 1 time a week, 1 hr
Cost: $17
Meet new friends, have fun learning and practicing basketball skills while playing friendly games on our beachside court.

Beach Games
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 9+
Meets: 1 time a week, 1 hr
Cost: $17
Enjoy late afternoon games with friends. Activities include croquet or volleyball on the beach as well as a variety of challenging indoor games during inclement weather.

Bundled Class Schedule
Instructor: KBIA Staff
Ages: 5-10
Meets M to F, 3 hrs Classes have been bundled together to give children a three hour period of KBIA programming with staff supervision included in between classes. Parents drop their child off in time for their 9 AM class and return to pick-up their child at noon.

The class bundles are the same except for a choice of either Swimming or Reading. The swim class includes a half hour swim lesson and a half hour of supervised time to change clothes and play. Indicate your preference of either Swimming or Reading on the Registration Form.

Bundled Schedule Escort
Drama (for ages 5-8) and Tennis (ages 7+) are conveniently scheduled to occur just prior to the start of the bundled classes and there are many popular KBIA classes that begin at noon.  If your child has a class that ends just prior to the start of a bundled class or starts at noon, please notify the office and staff will be assigned to escort your child to or from those classes.  Bundled Class Schedule Reminder!  All bundled classes are still available for individual sign-ups. KBIA cannot provide supervision outside of class time for children unless they are enrolled in a Bundled Class Schedule or Adventures.  We worked hard to minimize class conflicts for children participating in the Bundled Class Schedule. However, due to the varying tides, we were not able to build a bundled schedule around the Waterfront classes for every week.

Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
Instructor: Counselor Program Coordinator
Ages 13-14
Cost $100/week – an application is required as well
The CIT program emphasizes on the job training, supervised instruction, and lessons in CPR and First Aid. Each CIT will be assigned 12 or more flexible hours of service activities per week. CITs are required to register for the CIT class, as well as complete a CIT Application. CITs must enroll in at least two consecutive weeks, but are encouraged to take as many weeks as possible.

Craftmeisters
Instructor: Carrie Lepordo
Ages: 9+
Meets 2 times a week, 2hrs
Cost: $72
Do you like to experiment with new craft products, learn new skills, and use your imagination to create? Craftmeisters is the class for you! Each week there is a different craft project.

Creative Arts
Instructors: Sisters G & V and Carrie Lepordo
Ages: 5-10
Meets: 3 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $52
Budding artists learn how to integrate words, letters, lines and color to create art. More established artists use glue prints, brayer prints, rubber stamp prints and paper maché to create various masterpieces including hand-bound books, posters and three-dimensional objects. All drawing and painting is done from observation.

Critter Cruise
Instructor: Captain Todd Eveleth
Ages: 9+
Meets: 1 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $66
Cruise the Kennebunk coastline while pulling up lobster traps and exploring the many “critters” that live in the ocean. Learn about lobsters, crabs, sea urchins, starfish and much more!
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Digital Design
Instructors: Sisters G & V
Ages: 11+
Meets 3 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $55
Learn digital design on a Macintosh computer! Use a digital camera and a laptop to produce newsletters, booklets, cards and scrapbook pages featuring type as a design element.

Diving
Instructors: Kelly KBIA Swim Staff
Ages: 5+
Meets: 5 times a week, 30 min
Cost: $44
Learn the art and grace of diving. Covered dives include the pike, back dive, flips and more. WSI certified instructors supervise and model appropriate techniques. Emphasis is on technique and safety. Class levels are age and skill appropriate.

Drama
Instructors: Mimi Meserve
Ages: 5+
Meets: 5 times a week, 1 hr Cost: $70
Emerging actors act out their favorite nursery rhymes and explore movement through traditional circle games and songs. Pantomime and imagination games are also played. Up and coming actors explore vocal expression and emotions while acting out character play and improvisation. More experienced actors learn how to prepare for a role, use movement, vocal exercises and character study to develop short scenes, skits and monologues for class and camp performances.

Estuaries
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets 1 time a week 5 hrs
Cost: $82
Be prepared for fun as we discover wildlife and explore the spectacular trails at Laudholm Farm at the Wells Reserve. Learn the different ways to identify all the animals that live in this beautiful reserve. Many hands-on activities will teach us what an estuary is and the ways we can help protect it.
Class Requirements: Please bring a lunch and comfortable shoes.

Fabric Art & Weaving
Instructor: Carrie Lepordo
Ages: 9+
Meets 2 times a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $56
Learn hand felting and weaving! Transform fine wool fibers into colorful felted crafts all while learning the ancient art of felt making and weaving on a wooden Inkle loom. Have fun adding your creative touch to a crafted hairpiece, decorative bag or striped belt. Each week you’ll go home with a new project.

Family Cove Walk
Instructor: Faye Denniston
All Ages
Meets scheduled weekend days, 2 hrs
Cost: $10

This summer join Mrs. D for the Cove Walk. It’s a great weekend activity for kids of all ages. Contact the office to pre-register. The Cove Walk is also available to non-members, please spread the word!
Class Requirements: Water shoes or old sneakers are a must and don’t forget your beach pail!

Saturday, July 3.........................................................................................................10 AM-12 PM
Saturday, July 17.......................................................................................................10 AM-12 PM
Sunday, August 1........................................................................................................9 AM-11 AM
Saturday, August 14...................................................................................................9 AM-11 AM
Saturday, August 21....................................................................................................3 PM-5 PM

Fishing
Instructor: TBD
Ages: 9+
Meets 1 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $66
Learn fishing instruction from a certified Coast Guard Captain! Trolling, live bait, and bottom fishing are just a few of the techniques that we’ll explore. Open water, near shore, river, and bay fishing are addressed. Participants learn about proper rigging, rod set-up and local fishing areas. Fishing rods are provided.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Fitness – Intensive Fall Sports Prep
Instructor: Luke Gullick
Ages: 13+
Meets 3 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $36
Prepare for the fall sports season with this outdoor fitness boot camp. High intensity workouts geared specifically to high school athletes who want to maintain and improve their conditioning over the summer. Boost cardio, endurance, muscular strength, agility and flexibility by burning major calories and sculpting lean muscle. Have some fun too! This class is taught by Luke Gullick, a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) professional.

Golf
Instructors: Webhannet Golf Professionals
Age groups: 5-6, 7-8 & 9+
Meets at Webhannet Golf Club
2 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $58

Ages: 5-6
Instruction emphasizes proper grip, stance and balance while incorporating etiquette, rules and the history of golf.

Ages: 7-8
Instruction emphasizes swing fundamentals, plus the rules and etiquette of golf. Course play is incorporated as scheduling allows.

Ages: 9+
Supervised play using different tournament formats. Clinics covering all aspects of the game are given before play begins. Minimum of nine holes played each week, more if scheduling allows.

Class Requirements: Putter, iron (6 or 7) and a wood are required. Proper attire is required: collared shirt, golf shoes and no jeans.

Island Exploration
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets 1 time a week, 5 hrs
Cost: $82
Each trip explores a different island in the Cape Porpoise Harbor. Walk out over the flats, swim, play games and collect island treasures. Wear a bathing suit and water shoes for climbing over rocks.
Class Requirements: Please bring a towel, hat, sweatshirt and a bagged lunch and water.

Jewelry – Beadworks
Instructor: Lynne Maloof
Ages: 7-10
Meets 2 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $46
Learn basic jewelry techniques while making your own signature designs. This class uses a variety of materials; beads, nickel, hemp, wire and leather to create earrings, bracelets, necklaces as well as, "beaddazzling" items such as bookmarks and votive holders. You will also create your very own clay beads using sculpey clay and treasures from the beach!

Jewelry Design
Instructor: Lynne Maloof
Ages: 11+
Meets 1 time a week, 2 hrs Cost: $46
Develop and refine your jewelry design skills! Learn simple techniques to help you create professional looking pieces.

KBIA Adventures
Instructor: KBIA Staff
Ages: 5+
KBIA Adventures is a program that keeps children actively engaged in between their KBIA classes.  In addition to providing fun activities, the staff is responsible for keeping Adventures’ kids properly hydrated and protected from the sun. The staff is also responsible for dropping off and picking up children in between classes. KBIA Adventures is available for a full or half days. Daily arrangements are available with permission of the Program Administrator. Enrollment is limited.

In order to participate, you must register and pay for the following:
Minimum Class Sign Up per Half Days: 3 classes
Minimum Class Sign Up per Full Days: 4 classes
Weekly Rates - 5 days:
Full Days         8:00 AM-4:00 PM                     $150
Half Days         8:00 AM-12:00 PM                   $100
Half Days         12:30 PM-4:00 PM                   $85

Reminders for KBIA Adventures!
For your child’s safety, supervisors can only release your child to adults designated by you in writing on the 2010 Contact Information & Release Form. IDs for pick-up are required. Lunch and snacks must be provided — we cannot offer refrigeration. Lots of water is recommended for hydration! Please pick-up your child on time. Late fees will be charged.

Leathercrafts
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets 1 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $46
Learn to make decorative or useful leather items such as a face mask, a miniature canoe, a game board, wallet, pouch, wristband, drum or backpack. With a little imagination the possibilities are endless.

Marine Biology
Instructor: Faye Denniston
Ages: 5+
Meets 1 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $42
Explore the tide pools between KBIA and the extended rocks of Strawberry Island and Great Hill Road. Learn the names and ecology of the plants and animals that live in the inter-tidal zone.
Class Requirements: Water shoes or old sneakers are a must and please bring your beach pail!

Movie Night
Supervised by KBIA Staff
Ages: 4-10
Meets Wednesday, 7-9 PM
Cost: $7
Each Wednesday night, following the family campfire and barbeque at Mother’s Beach, KBIA hosts an age appropriate movie in the Smith Cottage. Snacks and soft drinks can be purchased during intermission. Children can pre-register on the enclosed Registration Forms, at the office prior to the film or at the door.

NEW! New England Aquarium-KBIA Exchange
KBIA and the Community Outreach Program at the New England Aquarium are partnering to host the New England Aquarium-KBIA Exchange Days. Both KBIA and the New England Aquarium are committed to providing quality youth programs that stimulate interest in marine aquatic life, natural marine habitats and conservation.

Date: July 19, rain date July 20
Instructors: CITs, Counselors & KBIA Staff
Location: KBIA
Meets: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
KBIA will host the first Exchange Day. We hope everyone will extend a warm, KBIA welcome to our guests. KBIA Counselors in Training (CITs) and Counselors act as guides to our visitors. Activities for the day include tide pooling in the Cove with the Nature staff, a barbeque lunch, beach games at Mother’s Beach and a lobster boat excursion on the ocean-bound Rugosa.

Date: July 27
Instructors: CITs, Counselors & KBIA Staff
Location: New England Aquarium
Ages: 9-12
Meets: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost: $100
Spend the day at the New England Aquarium! Experience the world of water by seeing the Aquarium’s 50+ exhibits and thousands of marine animals. Activities for the day include a special behind the scenes tour and scavenger hunt of the Aquarium, a lunch social hour followed by an afternoon interacting with Marine Biologists at the Aquarium’s dock study, wet lab site. The Exchange Day at the Aquarium is open to KBIA kids ages 9-12. Enrollment is limited. Transportation to and from KBIA is provided. Drop-off and pick-up is at KBIA. A bag lunch is required. 

Exchange Days Counselors and CITs Wanted!  CITs and Counselors attend both Exchange Days gratis and earn environmental volunteer service hours by acting as chaperones and KBIA ambassadors. Interested CITs or Counselors should contact the KBIA Program Administrator for more information.

Nature
Instructor: Melissa Champagne
Ages: 4+
Meets 5 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $85
Age appropriate science experiences intended to increase knowledge of biology, geology, and chemistry and teach an appreciation of nature. Weekly themes include Seashells and Sea Glass, Trees of Maine, Insects & Spiders, Wildflowers, and Sea Birds.

Painting & Drawing
Instructors: Sisters G & V
Ages: 11+
Meets 2 times a week, 90 mins
Cost: $52
Painting inspired by nature using acrylics. We incorporate designing and embossing with rubber stamps as well as drawing with pen and pencil.

Pottery & Sculpture
Instructor: Tina DeFilipp
Ages: 5+
Meets 2 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $46
Pottery and Sculpture is now available to a wider age range and will introduce multiple mediums, in addition to clay. Projects will vary weekly.

Reading
Instructors: Chris Mara
Ages: 5-10
Meets 5 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $68
Budding readers begin their journey in reading and writing. Fun, hands-on literacy activities such as read-out-loud, shared reading, songs, poems and much more. More experienced readers have fun integrating reading while they create a project. Watch their creativity blossom as the story comes to life through their work.

Sand Creations
Instructor: Nancy Viehmann
Ages: 4-10
Meets 1 time a week, 90 min
Cost: $28
Learn how to build and play games using sand, sticks, rocks, shells and other fun objects. We’ll make sand sculptures of animals, fish – even ourselves! We’ll also create and play on a miniature golf course and hopscotch court.

Seals
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets 1 time a week, 5 hrs
Cost: $82
Have fun learning about the seals of Maine! We’ll view a colony of seals residing on “Seal Rocks” from Marshall’s Point in Cape Porpoise. Then it’s off to the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center located at the University of New England to learn how they help rescued seals. We’ll wrap-up our class by making and decorating a wooden seal. Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

Starfish
Instructor: Wini Marcel
Ages: 4-5
Meets daily from 8:30-11:30 AM
Cost: $240
Starfish is a weekly morning drop-off program designed for preschool age children. Starfish offers a variety of beach-themed activities and is taught by an experienced preschool teacher well-versed in the developmental needs of this age group. A Starfish morning includes a 30-minute swim lesson, story time, nature time and a craft project. The Starfish program is staffed in a 4 to 1 ratio to ensure appropriate supervision of children at all times.
Class Requirements: Please bring a snack, drink, swimsuit and towel.

Surfing
Instructor: Lorraine Aromando
Ages: 9+
Meets at Gooch’s Beach
1 time a week, 90 min Cost: $67
Pearling, catching a rail, walking the board — learn these terms and others as you begin to develop your surfing skills. Practice correct paddling, standing up on a board and exiting a wave. Emphasis is on safety and technique. Surf etiquette as well as the differences between board and surfing styles is also taught.
Class Requirements: Surfboards and Wetsuits are provided for the class.  Participants that bring their own wetsuit will be refunded $5.  Don’t forget a towel and sunscreen!

Swimming
Instructors: Kelley Sweetser & KBIA Swim Staff
Ages: 3+
Meets 5 times a week, 30 min
Cost: $44
Following the American Red Cross standards, featuring six levels of training, lessons are conducted from pre-beginner to advanced swimmer. Progress is charted and level completion rewarded. Many of our instructors hold WSI Certification and are aided by Counselors and CITs, for a low student teacher ratio. Class levels are age and skill appropriate. The pool is heated to 78 degrees.
Class Requirements: Student’s height must be 3’ and above to participate. Children must be potty trained — swim diapers are not permitted for sanitary reasons.

Teen Night
Supervised by KBIA Staff
Ages: 13+
Meets Thursday, 7-9 PM
Cost: $22
Teens get together for some fun and to connect with their peers in an informal setting. Activities may include pizza, campfires, concerts with local musicians, casino night, barbecues, beach games and more. Teens help select their own activities and design events throughout the summer.

Tennis—Advanced
Meets 5 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $72.
Ages: 9+
Emphasizes advanced tennis stroke and strategy development; Singles, doubles and game play format.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and wear proper tennis whites and sneakers.

Tennis—Beginning
Meets 5 times a week, 30 min
Cost: $44
Ages: 4
Cost: $72
This class provides our youngest players with an introduction to the game.  Forehand, backhand and volley strokes.  Larger foam balls and low compression (low bounce) balls used to make it easier for the kids to hit the balls.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and wear proper tennis whites and sneakers.

Tennis—Stroke Development
Instructor: Vin Hennessey and Joan Major
Age groups: 5+
Meets at Edgcomb Tennis Club
Ages: 5-8
Meets 5 times a week, 30 min
Cost: $44
Emphasis on tennis stroke development: forehand & backhand groundstroke, volley, serve, overhead and some tennis strategy development: rules, scoring, etiquette, singles and doubles play; some through game play.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and wear proper tennis whites and sneakers.
Ages 7+
Meets 5 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $72
Emphasis on tennis stroke development: forehand & backhand groundstroke, volley, serve, overhead and some tennis strategy development: rules, scoring, etiquette, singles and doubles play; some through game play.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and wear proper tennis whites and sneakers.

Tennis Team
Instructors: Vin Hennessey and Joan Major
Ages: 9+
Meets at Edgcomb Tennis Club
5 times a week, 1 hr Cost: $72

Emphasizes tennis strategy development: rules, scoring, etiquette, singles and doubles strategy and game play format.   You can take the daily class at Edgcomb or choose to attend all or a single scrimmage/match offered for that week at another club.
Tennis Team Competition: Opportunities to travel to other clubs and play informal weekly scrimmages, tournaments and USTA matches.  Many are held at other clubs and require parent volunteers for car-pooling.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own tennis racquet and wear proper tennis whites and sneakers.

Titles & Tidepools
Instructor: Susan Strachan
Ages: 5-12
Meets 5 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $68
This class is a stimulating combination of reading and marine biology. Explore our cove to learn about the plants and animals that live there, collect shells and sea glass and then use these beautiful treasures to develop a story. Illustrate and write your own book or journal to take home as a lasting reminder of your summer at KBIA.
Class Requirements: Water shoes or old sneakers are a must and bring a beach pail!

Tween Night
Supervised by KBIA Staff
Ages: 11-12
Meets Tuesday, 6-8 PM
Cost: $22
A night of entertainment designed to build friendships and keep the Jr. Teens active. Activities include pizza, movies, dance revolution parties, pool parties, beach games, music, bonfires, karaoke, and more. Jr. Teens will help select their own activities and design other events throughout the summer. KBIA Staff provides support for these events.

Water Polo
Instructor: Kelly Sweetser & KBIA Swim Staff
Ages: 9+
Meets 2 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $44
Play fun, friendly competitive matches between two teams. Each team uses water skills to put the ball into their opponent’s net. Instruction in the rules and skills of water polo is offered throughout the game.

Waterfront – Kayaking
Instructors: Waterfront Staff, supervised by Captain Gareth
Ages: 7+
Meets 2 times a week, 1 hr
Cost: $36
A fun class that teaches the basics of kayaking while stressing safety. This class will provide kayakers with the necessary skills to paddle safely, efficiently and with confidence. Participants will learn how to enter, exit, and maneuver their kayak. Once the kayaker has learned the basic skills, they will continue to strengthen their abilities through water games and races in the cove.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Waterfront – Sea Fleas
Instructors: Waterfront Staff, supervised by Captain Gareth
Ages: 4-6
Meets 4 times a week, 3: 45 min, 1: 90 min
Cost: $60
This class introduces boating and teaches the basics of rowing. Emphasis is on becoming comfortable around the water. This class includes a general introduction to the KBIA cove where the children will row, swim, sing songs, explore Strawberry Island and have fun.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Waterfront – Sailing
Instructors: Waterfront Staff, supervised by Captain Gareth
Age groups: 7+
Ages: 7+
Meets 3 times a week, 2.5 hrs
Cost: $110
Learn about weather and wind, boat rigging, points of sail, knot tying, tacking and jibbing as well as basic boat handling. In order to advance, sailors will have to demonstrate specific skills. Advancing sailors will develop their independent sailing skills. Focus is on sail trim, safety positions, capsize recovery and basic navigation. Participants will also learn to pick up moorings and correctly approach a dock.

Waterfront—Race Team
Ages: 11+
Meets 3 times a week, 3.5 hrs
Cost: $165
The advanced class centers on racing and the ability to sail in a variety of boats, including Chickadees, Optis, Lasers, and 420s. There is team travel to select M.I.R.C. Regattas and competition against other Maine yacht clubs on Wednesdays. Parents are asked to help with transportation.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Waterfront – Power Boating
Instructors: Todd Eveleth
Ages: 11+
Meets 3 times a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $115
Classes include instruction on safe boating and coastal navigation. Participants will learn about outboard motors, hull design, anchoring and the rules of the road. GPS and other navigational tools will be introduced. Instruction on how weather impacts boating and the Coast Guard’s rules and recommendations.
Class Requirements: Participants must bring their own life jacket and water shoes.

Whales & Dolphins
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 7+
Meets 1 time a week, 90 min
Cost: $28
Each week we discover new and fascinating things about these beautiful animals like what and how they eat, how they sleep, and how smart they are. Each week there is a new project.

Woodworking
Instructor: Derek White
Ages: 7-8
Meets 1 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $48
Each week create a new project using wood, a variety of tools along with your creativity and imagination. Participants will complete and bring home a new project every week.

Woodworking Advanced
Instructor: Tony Viehmann
Ages: 9+
Meets 2 time a week, 2 hrs
Cost: $80
This class 9+, will complete larger more complex projects.