Gilbert Public Schools

In this exciting Combat Robotics course, students will learn the fundamentals of electricity and electronics as they design and build their very own combat robots. Throughout the course, they will explore circuits, motors, and sensors while creating a robot equipped with non-violent instruments for competitive battle. Once completed, students will enter their robots into The Octagon battle arena, where they will compete against fellow participants to earn the title of Champion! After the course, students will take home the robot they built, along with an additional combat robot kit to continue building and battling at home. This hands-on experience combines STEM education with teamwork, creativity, and friendly competition.

Cheer Squad is an energetic and fun-filled course designed to boost self-confidence, creativity, and coordination through the exciting world of cheer and dance. Students will enjoy a dynamic class format that includes a warm-up stretch, a high-energy dance routine, cheer chants, basic stunts, and dance cheer games. Each session introduces a new routine, helping students develop both individual and team skills. The course culminates in a special performance on the final day of class, 30 minutes after school release, showcasing all they've learned. Get ready for a cheer-filled adventure that combines fitness, fun, and teamwork!

Hip Hop Crew - Fusing Hip Hop and Jazz in an upbeat class while learning the fundamentals of dance! Classes consist of a warm up stretch, hip hop technique, a dance routine, and a dance game. They will learn a new routine each time they take the class! A special performance on the last day of class 30 minutes after school release, during the regularly scheduled class time.

This comprehensive Piano Course offers a fun and engaging way for students to learn the fundamentals of piano through their favorite songs and interactive music theory activities. The course covers essential keyboard skills such as counting, note reading, rhythm, and more. With a portable piano lab set up at school, students will have hands-on experience in a convenient and interactive environment. The course culminates in a recital on the final day, where students can showcase the skills they've learned throughout the program. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a dynamic and enjoyable way to explore music!

Adventures through Earth’s Elements Discovery science, art, and culture to spark curiosity and creativity through the elements of earth, air, fire, and water! Create exciting hands-on experiments and activities to explore geology, design your own geode and display box to showcase its brilliance, then dive into the world of crystals during a hands-on interactive gemstone collection game and learn about sedimentary rock formation through an edible experiment. Play with magnets, make gooey magical magnetic slime and learn about Earth's magnetic field. Paint a ceramic earth planter while exploring Hopi traditions then create a dazzling Aztec sunstone to celebrate ancient craftsmanship. Week 1: Examine mineral specimens, geodes & design your own geode & display box. Week 2: Paint a ceramic earth planter & explore the Hopi Native American view of earth. Week 3: Make & experiment with magnetic slime to learn about earth’s magnetic field. Week 4: Explore geology & crystals through an interactive gemstone collection game. Week 5: Test out an edible experiment to learn about how sedimentary rocks are formed. Week 6: Design and craft an ancient Aztec sunstone.