Students will be learning how to write codes to program the computer to create art designs. Students will also learn how to write codes to help Moana accomplish tasks and help Angry Birds to get the pigs. Grades 5-8

v Fluid Art w/ Sharon Petrosky – Mondays, 2:30–4:30 p.m. $10

Students can have fun with this class as they create abstract paintings using the fluid painting technique. When done painting they will write a reflection of what they see in their art. Grades 4-8 only three spaces available for WMS.

v After-School Science Investigations w/ Matt Binder – Mondays & Fridays, 2:30-4 p.m. $20

Students will learn to think like a scientist and, in the process, discover that science is fascinating and fun! Mr. Binder will use his big bag of scientific tricks to help students answer all sorts of questions about science from astronomy to zoology, biology to chemistry, and geology to physics. Grades 4-7

v ‘Ukulele w/ Robert Teixeira – Tuesdays, 3:00-4 p.m. $10

Students will learn about music, beat, harmony, melody, rhythm, and tempo. The ‘ukulele helps students develop eye-hand coordination. Grades 3-8

v Line Dance w/ Pauline Dias – Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. Honoka’a High Auditorium

Children and adults have the opportunity to learn a western style of dance.

Please see Pauline Dias at the auditorium for sign up information.

v Taiko Drumming w/ Lisa Hallett – Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00 p.m. $10

We carry our drums, perform to music, shout & jump around. Students will also learn about the history and culture of Okinawa. Grades K-8

v Beginning Sewing w/Judy Howard- Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. $10

Beginning safey sewing skills. Learn why sewing is so handy and learning to sew simple drawstring bags and other types of bags.

v Cookie Class w/ Cara Bertelmann – Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. $10

You will learn techniques and designs for transforming cookies and icing into edible art. You will also learn how to measure, read recipes and use different tools to create beautifully decorated sugar cookies.

v Da Mala Hui w/ Zoe Kosmas – Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. $10

Do you love being out in the garden? Wish you had more time to work on a garden project or simply spend more time outside? Join us in the Mala’ai garden to build structures, improve systems, cultivate the land and practice your culinary skills. Come with ideas on what you want to learn and how you can contribute to our thriving Mala! Grades 6-8

v Capoeira w/ Mario Hill – Thursdays, 3:00-4 p.m. $10

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines martial arts, music, acrobatics, song and culture into a game that is played by its practitioners. Grades K-8

v Broadcasting & News Writing w/Cara Bertelmann – Thursdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $10

This class provides students with the opportunity to work on Waimea Middles School’s newspaper and broadcasts. Students can show off their photography, videography, and editing skills for our school’s broadcast, Na Leo O Na Haumana. Students will also be working on interviewing, writing, and editing articles for our school’s newspaper.                

v Ballet & Contemporary Jazz w/ Megan Minotti Mondays & Fridays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $10

Learn to dance ballet and Contemporary.

Mahalo to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers - Hamakua Complex - for supporting our students' growth and progress!