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PRESS RELEASE
Heritage
offers exploration of science and technology
Release Date: August 14, 2008
Fontana,
California, August 12, 2008. The Mayor and City Council invite the public to
register for upcoming classes in science and technology. The new science classes at the Heritage
Neighborhood Center, located at 7350 West Liberty Parkway offer a new perspective
on learning for students of all ages. From Tech Zones to Crazy Chemworks, the Mad Science
System 5, and the Academy for Future Space Explorers there is something for the whole
family to discover.
Tech Zones are a wonderful way to introduce computers, improve
skills, or learn about new software. The Adult Tech Zone and Kid/Teen Tech Zone are $40
for 4 weeks on Tuesdays beginning August 26. The Adult class is from 7 to 8 pm and introduces
speed typing, Microsoft Office Suite, the Internet and HTML. The Teen class is from 6
to 7 pm and offers an introduction to speed typing, Microsoft Suite, slide shows, write
books, and internet research. A Pee Wee Tech Zone is available for ages 5 to 7 from 5
to 6 pm for $30 for 4 weeks. The class introduces proper keyboarding techniques. Microsoft
Word terms, keyboarding, and parts of the hardware.
Crazy Chemworks is $114 for 8 weeks beginning Monday, August 25 from 6
to 7 pm for grades 2nd through 12th. Participants will become lab scientists in training
as they learn laboratory techniques and use lab equipment. Each class ends with a demonstration
by the instructor.
Mad Science System 5 for 1st graders is $104 for 8 weeks on
Mondays from 5 to 6 pm beginning August 25. The one hour programs have scientific themes
including gravity, moving motion, radical robots, and energy burst.
Academy for Future Space Explorers is $114 for 8 weeks for
students in 2nd to 12th grade. Mad Science and NASA have teamed to bring the wonders
of space to the Academy and includes activities from NASA Langley Center.
For more information about the classes at the Heritage Neighborhood
Center please call (909) 428-8820 or visit online at www.fontanarecreation.org.
Contact Information:
Leslie
Ramirez, Community Services Coordinator II
Telephone: (909) 428-8360 Ext. 226
E-Mail:
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