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Unwrap a Supply Set of Technic Legos for the Holidays, and enjoy the gift of learning to think like an engineer all year!

perfect holiday gift! Below in the Pre-Order section, select the subscripton corresponding with age group of your child and your choice of using your own materials or having us provide you with supply sets.  We have subscriptions starting for 3 year olds, going all the way 

Starting next week at The ROC:
MINECRAFT for all ages, Plus many other TEEN CLUBS!
Calling all Gamers, Cosplayers, Weebs, Foodies, Army, Idol Fans, Minecrafters and more!
DROP IN one time, occasionally, or SUBSCRIBE ! or get HUGE discounted access to all clubs TMP !
The ROC's Teen Clubs! Join now!

HOME | The ROC for Homeschoolers | Learning Funexpected  The Teen & Tween Membership Program (TMP) is a special program born out of a collaboration between The ROC and other programs, organizations or institutions with the goal of providing consistent sustainable programming geared towards building community for teens and tweens.

The ROC's Fall 2020 registration is underway, find details on the website (www.TheROCnetworkforLearning.org), or email questions to [email protected]

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The ROC's Music Classes - Band and Solos Led by award winning professional musicians; the class covers music history, theory, reading, rhythm and harmony in addition to giving students the opportuni...

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Happy September Everyone!

The ROC's registration is underway, find details on the website (www.TheROCnetworkforLearning.org), or email questions to [email protected].

Programs for every age from 3 - 17 are filling nicely, though we could use more TEEN GIRLS in the following classes:

HEALTH ED for TEENS
Wednesdays 11:00-12:00
$250 for 6 weeks, $325 for 10

Taught by a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, this class is a coaching-based health education class, including age appropriate, gentle learning that will, with great care, cover:
basic biology and physiology, puberty & what to expect, s*x & reproduction, but also talk about values and goals, families and traditions, relationships and communication, bullying, being bullied and the bystander effect, navigating social events /interactions with sticky situations, kindness & conflict resolution, etiquette, social media and ethics, making good food and exercise choices, body image, identity & gender, self harm & self care, and much more. We'll keep it humorous and light, goofy as needed, and very heavy on the discussion so each individual student feels free to openly express themselves, and also feel heard.

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COOKING, BAKING & SNACKS!
Wednesdays 3:00 -4:00 TEENS, Ages 13+
$250 for 6 weeks, $325 for 10

Everything from yummy mac n cheese muffins, to hearty breakfast bars, butter pretzels and biscuits, to holiday cookies and elaborate cakes – learn how to create and bake from a pastry chef who has worked in some of New York’s finest restaurants and hotels. Students prepare different sweet and savory foods and baked goods from scratch every week

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ARCHERY
Wednesdays 12:00-1:00
$280 for 6 weeks, $350 for 10 weeks

Taught by USA Archery certified instructors, students are introduced to the OAS Program and archery as an Olympic Sport. Learn everything from determining eye dominance, back tension and, aiming in the shot cycle, sight use, string alignment/blur, timing, shot rhythm, scoring basics, competition formats and more! Beginners learn the basics, experienced shooters improve their methods and learn advanced techniques.

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PARKOUR for KIDS, TEENS and/or ADULTS
Wednesdays 1:00-2:00
$250 for 6 weeks, $325 for 10

Parkour is a fitness art designed to help people develop reflexes, enhance coordination, focus, and energy, while increasing agility, balance, flexibility, and spatial awareness. By running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, and landing and rolling safely to overcome obstacles students learn how to safely calculate risks while having fun!. Taught by a professional gymnast with years of fitness, tumbling and parkour coaching experience.

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SCIENCE FICTION LITERATURE for TEENS
Fridays 1:00-2:00
$250 for 6 weeks, $325 for 10

Centered around reading short stories from a variety of mostly contemporary authors,the purpose of this class is to read, examine and discuss short pieces of speculative and fantasy fiction. The stories selected have strong themes related to social justice, environmentalism and growing up under less than ideal circumstances, There will reading homework each week with response papers to help facilitate lively class discussions.

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READING & WRITING for COLLEGE: Crafting Masterful Sentences
Fridays 12:00-1:00
$250 for 6 weeks, $325 for 10

In this class we will learn how to write thoughtful, descriptive essays that will make students better writers, but will also leave them looking at the world differently.while precisely and comprehensively expressing what they perceive using the written word.

Students will be practicing the basics as well as advanced strategies for writing descriptively, and for writing analytical, argument-driven essays that will “wow” their college professors!

Students will learn about structure, the most convincing way to present it, how to prepare an outline, and a thesis and present their evidence effectively. Once students have mastered the basics, they will use excerpts from literary and historical sources to craft strong essays that are incisive, thoughtful and powerful.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB for TEENS:
Thursdays or Fridays 3:00-4:00
$325 or Teen Membership Program (TMP)

The mission of the Environmental Club at the ROC is to increase awareness of the value of environmentalism and sustainability, and to become better stewards of the environment, through education, discussion and through organizing activities such as fund-raising dances, clothing drives, beach clean-ups, constructing bee houses. and more —all ideas are welcome! This is a judgment-free zone, where the only requirement is a desire to learn more about protecting our planet.

We will discuss small or big adjustments each of us can make in our daily lives to live more sustainably and preserve, restore, and improve our environment, as well as brainstorm individual and group action that we can take to effect change to our society as a whole; organize and participate in special projects, events, and environmental activities and opportunities; and more.

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ADVANCED LEGO ROBOTICS - MINDSTORMS, AGES 10+
Fridays 5:00-6:00
$350 for 6 weeks, $425 for 10
Students have an awesome time building and programming robots, using motors and various sensors (light, touch, sound, etc), that can negotiate challenges and perform progressively more complex maneuvers. Students engineer – design, construct and program a variety of projects such as robots that can dance, navigate obstacle courses and mazes, shoot ping pong balls, play basketball … and much more!

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FLL & FTC ROBOTICS TEAMS
AGES 12+
Fridays 6:00-8:00 pm (**team members determine schedule)
$650 for the year (**one time covers all weekly meetings, competitions, & other expenses)

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO LEAGUE and TECH CHALLENGE teams investigate real-world engineering challenges by developing and presenting projects, building robots to complete a variety tasks that simulate real-life technological challenges inspiring and motivating kids to think like scientists and engineers, while working efficiently and effectively as a team.

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Looking for more pianists/keyboardists for our Band classes on Wednesdays starting at 5:00, and drummers (and no more pianists/keyboardists) on Fridays starting at 4:00.

And, looking for guitarists of all levels - including beginners, just starting out to join our Solo Lesson classes on Thursdays starting at 3:00

MUSIC: Band & Solos
Wednesdays starting at 5:00, or Thursdays 3:00 or Fridays 4:00
$350 Band only, $450 Band plus Instrument Instruction, $600 Band plus Solo Instrument Instruction, Solo Lessons 20-40 minute lessons, $350-$600

Led by award winning professional musicians; these classes covers music history, theory, reading, rhythm and harmony in addition to giving students the opportunity to gain skills and performance confidence by providing students of all instrument skill levels, from beginners to advanced - space to play in an ensemble, and opportunities to master their chosen instrument and/or explore different rhythmic instruments.

Here is a video of excertps from some of our Band classes, the entire video is about 20 minutes long so feel free to skim through and get a sense of various elements included in the program:

The ROC's Music Classes - Band and Solos Led by award winning professional musicians; the class covers music history, theory, reading, rhythm and harmony in addition to giving students the opportuni...

RECEIVE HUGE DISCOUNTS ON MEMBERSHIPS!! Currently running our annual Membership Drive and offering HUGE SAVINGS through August 28th!

REGISTER FOR FALL CLASSES
Registration for 2018 Fall Term classes currently underay

Visit www.theROCcoolschool.org to register for memberships, classes, Drop Off and/or find out more...

ESSENTIALS & EXPANSION
In addition to contributing to the security of The ROC’s sustainability in New York City, memberships also help with expanding The ROC's reach to resources for expanding our Network for Learning (NFL) to students, independent learners and families.

Memberships are key in helping The ROC maintain the crucial expenses of rent and insurance necessary to secure space, and they are the primary source for sustaining other much needed items such as utilities, equipment, supplies, services, fieldtrips (we achieved scoring an impossible-to-get a batch of Comic Con tickets again this year!), etc., and they also help fund essentials that class enrollment isn't always able to fully sustain such as our teachers, experts, clubs, staff, and competition teams (our ROCbotics took first place at Dalton High School Tournament for the second year in a row, and our new second team came in second!).

COMMUNITY & CELEBRATING DIVERSITY
Additionally, memberships help The ROC support scholarship funding and families in need, and also underwrite The ROC's ability to sponsor meetings, conferences, events, and other important community building endeavors.

Expanding on our Network for Learning (NFL) philosophy that learning should be networked across multiple relationships, integrated across multiple disciplines, cultures, communities, and experienced through diverse methods, mediums, modalities and applications, we hope to continue hosting series of Parent Discussion / Support groups, as well as Community-Wide workshops exploring everything from various philosophies and methods of 21st Century Learning worldwide to Best Practices for Homeschooling in NYC, to workshops in Food Fermentation and Nutrition, to documentary screenings of films investigating education like Most Likely to Succeed to teen and family fun with Silent Discos, and screenings like piano accompanied Silent Movies and Cartoons from the early 1900s!!! and so much more...

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
Memberships also help The ROC develop and support strong partnerships with other Homeschool Groups and Centers, as well as with major organizations that have been dedicated to learning and intellectual, social and career development for over a century.

With our wonderful membership support, our robotics teams and their success have propelled our students and learners to exclusive opportunities with FIRST Robotics Leagues, Maker Fair, Games for Change and more; some in which our students and learners have been selected as representatives to present to Corporate Sponsors of these vital STEM organizations. Together with Girl Scouts, some of our STEM students and learners have been recognized by a Mayor's Alliance and chosen as part of only 20 out of thousands to receive mentorship conferencing with corporations such as W Hotel, Walmart and Jet.com.

And, new for this year, working directly with the YMCA, and hopefully increased membership support, we plan to both reach other groups of independent learners, while expanding our offerings, as well as our physical space capacities (Tennis, anyone? :) (How about swimming!!!)

MEMBER BENEFITS
All of The ROC's member categories enjoy discounts on classes and many other awesome benefits! Although Sponsoring (and Sustaining and Investing) Members are empowered with the deepest discounts on both classes, space use and more, all the memberships garner invaluable benefits to the member families while also helping The ROC meet the needs of all families.

To learn more about discounts on Memberships and Member benefits visit www.theROCcoolschool.org

***Receive huge discounts off Membership prices if you register during our Membership Drive from now through August 28, 2018!****

Of course, families do not have to become members to take classes and/or participate in programs at The ROC.

2018 FALL TERM CLASSES at THE ROC
Below is the schedule we are currently working with, the days are set, but the times are subject to change based on enrollment, so if you are interested in any classes, please register or let me know your interest ASAP!

Visit www.theROCcoolschool.org for class descriptions or to register for classes and Drop Off Program

WEDNESDAYS
11:00-2:00 PLAYSCHOOL ROC: LEARNING FUN with LANGUAGES & STEAM for AGES 4-7, $295 for 6 weeks, $400 for 10 weeks

11:00-12:00 POETS AND POETRY reading & writing, $250 for 10 weeks

11:00-12:00 MATH CHOICE: LOGIC & THEOREMS for AGES 11+, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

12:00-1:00 ARCHERY, $190 for 6 weeks, $260 for 10 weeks

12:00-1:00+ MAKER SPACE including Computer Building, Audrino programming and more, starting at $240 for 6 weeks, $350 for 10 weeks (or more depending on materials needed per individualized project)

12:00-12:40 DESIGN THINKING - ENTREPRENEURIAL CLASS, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

1:00-2:00 BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS for AGES 4-10, $210 for 6 weeks, $300 for 10 weeks

1:00-2:30 READING & WRITING FOR COLLEGE: College Prep Writing for TEENS, $350 for 8 weeks (shorter or longer terms can be customized)

1:00-2:00 PARKOUR for KIDS & TEENS, $225 for 6 weeks, $320 for 10 weeks

1:00-3:00 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS: Privates & Band, $205 for 6 weeks, $275 for 10 week

1:30 - 2:30 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Great Chase Adventure Game. $250 for 10 weeks

2:30-3:30 SCIENCE CHOICE: THE SCIENCE OF GENIUSES , or THE BRAIN or BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, GRAVITY II, PARTICLE PHYSICS or ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

3:00-4:15 PRESENTATION & DEFENSE: THE GREAT SCIENCE DEBATES, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

4:15-5:15 SEWING: Clothes, Costume and Cosplay making, $210 for 6 weeks, $300 for 10 weeks

4:00-6:00 ADVANCED LEGO / FLL ROBOTICS TEAM for AGES 10+, $450 for the year

FRIDAYS
11:00-12:00 MATH CHOICE: LOGIC & THEOREMS for AGES 11+, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

12:00-1:00 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Great Chase Adventure Game, $250 for 10 weeks

1:00-2:00 BEGINNER LEGO ROBOTICS for AGES 4-10, $195 for 6 weeks, $275 for 10 weeks

1:00-2:00 AMERICAN HISTORY: Leading up to Civil War & the Civil War, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

2:00-3:00 ALGEBRA for KIDS for AGES 9-12, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

2:00-3:00 SCIENCE EXPLORERS for AGES 4-8, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

2:00-3:00 SCIENCE CHOICE: HISTORY OF SCIENCE, or THE BRAIN or BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, GRAVITY II, PARTICLE PHYSICS, AI, or SCIENCE OF GENIUSES, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

2:30-3:30 BAKING, DESSERTS & SNACKS, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

3:30-4:00 LANGUAGE ARTS: Word Roots & Games for ALL AGES, $210 for 6 weeks, $300 for 10 weeks

4:00-6:00 MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS: Privates & Band, $205 for 6 weeks, $275 for 10 weeks

4:00-5:00 MATH CHOICE: LOGIC & THEOREMS for AGES 11+, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

4:00-5:00 CHESS CLUB & CLASS, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

4:00-5:00 YOGA and/or KNITTING for ALL AGES, $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

4:30-5:30 MINECRAFT / TERRARIA CLASS & CLUB $185 for 6 weeks, $250 for 10 weeks

5:00-7:00 ADVANCED LEGO / FLL ROBOTICS TEAM for AGES 10+, $450 for the year

5:00-7:00 FENCING, SWORD PLAY & GAMES, $190 per hour 6 weeks, $260 per hour for 10 weeks, + PRIVATE LESSONS $240 for 6 weeks, $400 for 10 week

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