Summer 2023 Weekly WORKSHOP Schedule:

K2 Enrichment Summer Program consists of 8 (one-week long) sessions (Monday through Friday) starting on June 28th to August 20th. Sign up your child for as many sessions as you needed.  For each session, you can also choose morning only or full day. There are several different hands-on and computer-based projects which your child can work on (see below). 
Typical Session
Monday -Friday 
Indoor and ​Outdoor
​Projects (weather permitting)
Morning Workshop
(9:00- 12:00pm)
Indoor and ​Outdoor Projects (weather permitting)
Lunch (12-1pm)
Afternoon Workshop
(1:00-4:00pm)
Indoor and ​Outdoor Projects (weather permitting)
Hands-On Projects 

Aircraft/Flying things
Launch vehicles that you make. Create model aircrafts to carry what you want to where you want.  Explore buoyancy and aerodynamics in everyday objects. Record your flight to show your friends and family.

Electric Circuits
Build your own switches, attach motors and lights, and connect batteries into your circuits.  Make useful circuits such as alarms and doorbells.  Invent toys that run around and move things.  Make electronic quiz games that light up. 

Build-it
Construct a bridge that you can walk over.  Make models of buildings using Legos.  Cut and put together wood parts with easy to use tools.  Use your imagination to design future cities in wild places.

Fossils
Dig out fossils from excavation blocks.  Assemble bones into dinosaurs.  Create prehistoric scenes with creatures and plants that you make.  Make casts of dinosaur footprints. Test for living parts in bones and egg shells.

Chemistry
Create mixtures of slime, oobleck, and silly putty. Make lotions with a personalized scent.  Explore acids and bases in volcanic lava.  Cook up tasty science with ice cream, butter, cotton candy, and more.

Solar Power
Energize circuits with solar cells.  Experiment with different light sources, solar cells, motors, and toys. Use solar power for heating things up, growing plants, and powering electrical devices.

(Project topics subject to change)
Computer-Based Projects

Website Production 
Use Weebly to make a webpage for your science and engineering projects.  Add images from your experiments and pictures from online resources.  Share your webpage with your friends and family at home.

Computer Programming
Use Scratch, Alice, and Kodu to code sprites to dance on the computer screen.  Make games that you and your friends can play together.  Tell stories using pictures and images that you make and add sounds and music into your stories. 

Video Production 
Shoot and edit videos using green screen technology and animations using ipad, HUE Animation, GoPro camera, and Movie Maker software. Create a storyboard and script and add music and on-screen text to your final show.

Robotics Programming 
Learn about the capabilities of the Edison robot using the barcode scanning programming, then modufy the code using a computer to change the behavior.  Create your own programs and build physical systems that attach to Edison.

2D and 3D Physical Printing
Use the Cameo Silhouette digital cutter to create 2D art and functional pieces.  Start with pre-made designs and then make your own.  Move onto the 3D printer, XYZprinter Da Vinci Mini W, using models that you find or make.

Virtual Reality Experiences
Put on VR headsets to experience roller coaster rides and space launches.  Make 360 degree videos for Youtube. Learn how to make digital models on Cospace that can be viewed on ipads and VR headsets. 

(Project topics subject to change)

Tentative Schedule and Fee for
​Summer 2023 Weekly Workshops:

Session 1*:  June 26th - June 30th
Session 2*: July 3rd - July 7th (closed on July 4th)
Session 3*: July 10th - July 14th
Session 4*: July 17th - July 21st
Session 5*: July 24th - July 28th
Session 6*: July 31st - August 4th
Session 7*: August 7th - August 11
Session 8*: August 14th - August 18th
Session 9* CLOSED
Session 10* TBD
*If a session does not meet the minimum participant requirement, the session will be canceled
*Dates suggest to change without notice.
Fees:
​Morning ONLY (9:00am-12:00pm)  $285.00
All Day                (9:00am- 4:00pm)  $570.00
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      Sample Daily Schedule:
  • 9:00- 9:15- Drop off
  • 9:15-10:45- Group discussion and work on the project
  • 10:45-11:15- Snack/break
  • 11:15-12:00- Choice time or continue with the project
  • 12:00- Pick up for those in the morning program
  • 12:00-1:15- Clean up, lunch and head to park (weather permitting)
  • 1:15- 2:30- Group and individual projects
  • 2:30-3:30- Choice time or continue with the project
  • 3:30-4:00- Snack/break and clean up
COVID-19 Policy and Procedures:
Mask Optional and Drop off/ Pick up:
  • Masks are optional when inside the center.
  • We ask that parents and guardians not enter the building during pick up and drop off to reduce exposure.
Snacks & Lunch:
  • To minimize food handling, we are asking parents to bring all snacks and lunch for the time being. 
  • For lunch, please pack foods that do not need to be heated up in the microwave, again to minimize handling as much as possible.
  • Please bring a water bottle. We have a water dispenser to refill the bottle when needed.
  • We have individually sealed snacks and fruit available as a back-up in case they get hungry.
Sunscreen and hat/cap:
  • Please apply sunscreen on your child before drop off or have sunscreen available since we plan on visiting the playground during lunch break.
  • Please bring a hat or cap.
Individual Workstation:
  • Each child will be working at an individual workstation with all the materials needed at his/her station to minimize sharing tools and materials.
  • The stations are set at least six feet apart. Siblings will be assigned to a workstation that is big enough for two children.
  • Limited enrollment ranges from eight to ten students per session.
Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting:
  • Children will wash their hands often, especially before and after snack, lunch, and coming back from the playground.
  • Highly touched surfaces will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day.
  • Toys, tools, and materials used during the day will be cleaned at the end of the day.
  • The bathroom will be cleaned regularly through out the day.
  • The center will be disinfected at the end of each day.
Not feeling well/sick:
  • If your child is not feeling well or gets sick at K2E, you will be notified and asked to pick them up within the hour.
  • A doctor's note is needed to return to the K2E and a negative rapid test.
  • Please keep your child home if he/she is not feeling well the night before or during the morning. 
  • Please notify us of any absence. 
  • Please text or call 617-658-3138(Kristine's cell phone) or email: kristine@k2enrichment.com. 

Although we've spent a lot of time thinking about these procedures, we are sure there are more details to iron out and adjustments to make. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to contact or email us for more information.

K2 Enrichment Program Location: 307 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02458
Tel: 617-916-0433 Email: kristine@k2enrichment.com​
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