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In this class, we will explore the vibrant world of insects, spiders, and their cousins. Whether you find them scary or fascinating, you are sure to come out of this class with a greater appreciation for creepy crawlies. This class will feature live insects and spiders, and interactive activities to capture your child’s attention. We will be learning about insects’ diverse forms and ways of life, and how important they are to humans.

Victoria Long is trained in medical laboratory science, and from a young age has had a fascination with spiders and other arthropods. At four years old, she loved to dig through the grass and find little friends on six and eight legs. For three years and counting, she has been volunteering in the Invertebrate Division of the American Museum of Natural History and gets to work hands-on with scorpions, spiders, cockroaches, praying mantises, and more. In this class, she will share the things that made her fall in love with invertebrates.

Day/Time: Fridays, 9:30-10:00 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 (Summer B)
Ages: 4 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Farm Sanctuary’s humane educators introduce students to the animals who call Farm Sanctuary home, featuring different residents each class.

As the founding farm animal Sanctuary in the U.S., Farm Sanctuary has rescued and provided refuge for countless survivors of the animal agriculture system. Today, at Farm Sanctuary’s Los Angeles, CA and Watkins Glen, NY Sanctuaries you will find nearly 1,000 rescued animals—each with an individual story to tell. These survivors are ambassadors, representing the billions of farm animals currently in the system. They, and others like them, have changed the hearts and minds of a generation.

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:45-11:15 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 (Summer B)
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: TBA
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Every Friday, children gather around a campfire for silly stories from a talking fly, and an unpredictable turn of events. In this extended Campfire session, we’ll spend time exploring more zones and befriending new characters. Children are invited to add anything they dream up to our campfire. Let’s see where our imaginations take us!

Kay Liang leads this virtual roleplaying journey with her passion for storytelling and experimental art. She loves to make tiny things in reinvented spaces where magical experiences can unfold.

Day/Time: Fridays, 1:00-1:30 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 (Summer B)
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Dancers will practice their technique through classical ballet exercises, learn fun, energetic jazz choreography, and practice telling stories through movement. No barre necessary!

Francis Walker was trained at the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education and The Ailey School. She was the Artistic Director of Bronzeville Academy of Dance in Chicago, before moving to New York, where she currently teaches ballet, tap, and jazz. Throughout her career, Francis has performed new contemporary works with Ardent Dance Company, Isadora Duncan repertoire with Dance Visions NY, and choreographed her own pieces.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 12:00-12:30 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: Clothes you can move in
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Have you ever wanted to join the circus? Now you can! Children will get the chance to explore the art of clowning through fun and engaging games and exercises. They will learn about clowning concepts while creating their very own clown character and routine. The class will culminate in a performance in which we present our routines to grown-ups, peers, and community members. Come clown around with us!

Annie Perales is an actor, producer, and educator based in New York City. She received her BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she majored in Drama with a concentration in education. She frequently creates, produces, and performs work in the downtown theater scene, all while spending her days sharing her passion for theater with students everywhere.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 12:00–12:30 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 4 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Every class, Biobus hosts a virtual panel of scientists to discuss a new topic! Experts will discuss a topic of the children’s choosing and answer their questions on anything from NYC waterways and birds to animal behavior and DNA!

The BioBus mission is to help K-12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and pursue science. Through this work, they envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. BioBus has paused in-person programs but continues to virtually help students pursue science.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:00-1:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 4 to 8
Materials Needed: None, other than students’ questions!

In this class, children will make their own life-size playground inside their own house or backyard. They will also play lots of silly games that make them move and shake and use their imagination.

Chloe Varelidi is an award-winning play designer based out of Washington, DC. She has taught game design to children (and grown-ups) around the world for over 10 years. Kay Liang is an experimental artist who loves to make things in reinvented spaces where magical experiences can unfold.

Day/Time: Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: See below

In Cooking with Sandra, your child will learn about cooking and much more! Not only will Sandra guide your child through her impressive repertoire of healthy meals, but she’ll demonstrate how to make smart food choices, too. From tacos to chocolate whipped cream, all 8 recipes will be fun and easy to follow! Here are the dishes Sandra will feature:

• Chocolate Whipped Cream

• Tacos

• Lemonade

• Funny Faces Pizza

• Maple Syrup Oatmeal

• Bruschetta

• Watermelon Smoothies

• Banana Chocolate Pancakes

Sandra was born and raised in Ecuador, where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. After she moved to the United States, she became involved in early childhood education and has been working with children for more than 20 years.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 am Eastern Time
Dates: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 (Summer A); 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

This playful, high-intensity class uses kung fu, qigong (energy medicine), and primal movement to strengthen body-mind-spirit. Transform yourself into a peaceful warrior by channeling powerful emotions – fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger - in a way that is healthy and empowering.  

Jonathan Angelilli is a native New Yorker, personal wellness expert, pioneer of holistic fitness, and 2x American Ninja Warrior (NBC). He’s been empowering students through healthy movement for 20 years, has a Bachelor of Science from NYU, as well as thirteen fitness certifications. Jonathan completed a three-year program in medical qigong through the Institute of Traditional Medicine (Toronto) in 2016 and has been featured as a fitness and tai chi expert on network television (ABC, FOX).

Day/Time: Fridays, 10:45-11:15 am Eastern Time
Dates: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24 (Summer A); 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 4 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

In Tiny Town, people live in tiny homes that are seemingly far away from each other. The children of Tiny Town leave their homes for the first time to discover each other and a world beyond. Together, they make objects that help them play, communicate, love and search for what they have been missing.

Kay Liang leads this virtual roleplaying journey with her passion for storytelling and experimental art. She loves to make tiny things in reinvented spaces where magical experiences can unfold.

Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00-2:00 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (Summer A); 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 6 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

How do balloons float? How can we make our own playdough? Join Ally and her messy chemistry experiments to find out!

Ally is a chemistry graduate student at Columbia University. In her free time, she likes to take naps, long walks, and go on a quest to find new favorite restaurants.

Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00-1:30 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)
Ages: 2 to 8
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

aeseaes is an independent musical duo based in Austin, Texas. Band members Allie and Travis are married and perform live from their home. Join them for Q & A and a special performance!

Note: This is a one-time bonus event and will not be counted as an elective.

Date/Time: Monday, August 24th, 3:00-3:50pm Eastern Time

Four spotlight classes will be offered at Pono’s Summer Camp B! Join us for a lesson on Coffee, Pedigree Dogs, Food Systems, and International Politics!

Note: This is an elective class that consists of four different sessions. Children who sign up are expected to attend all four.

Day/Time: Fridays, 10:20-10:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14

1. Coffee, with Rob Moran

A lot of work goes into the coffee we drink! In fact, there are 39 steps used to bring a cup of coffee all the way from the farm to your cup. While we'll touch on those 39 steps, we'll also walk through how coffee is roasted, bagged, and served.

Rob Moran has been in the coffee industry for more than six years as an owner of a coffee shop in San Diego, CA. Prior to that, Rob traveled the world in bands and has had the luxury of trying coffee from Argentina to Japan. Rob has a passion for coffee and music, and he's found a way to merge those passions into being a successful coffee roaster.

2. How Pedigree Dogs are Made, with Mitali Parekh

We'll learn about some popular and exotic breeds of dogs, the purpose they were bred for, their distinctive characteristics, and their unique history. We'll also briefly look at the science behind breeding practices. Eli Parekh-Burman, a therapy dog who raises cats, will join in the sessions.

Mitali Parekh is a dog trainer and canine behaviorist based in Mumbai. She is one half of a team (the other member being Eli) that conducts animal-assisted therapy programs for senior citizens and children with developmental and physical challenges. She also facilitates children-animal interactions. Eli is a 5-year-old boy dog who loves swimming, adopting cats, and eating bananas.

3. Environmental Impacts and our Food System

Farm Sanctuary’s humane educators explore the environmental impacts of our modern food system and a positive vision for a more compassionate and sustainable future.

As the founding farm animal Sanctuary in the U.S., Farm Sanctuary has rescued and provided refuge for countless survivors of the animal agriculture system. Today, at Farm Sanctuary’s Los Angeles, CA, and Watkins Glen, NY Sanctuaries you will find nearly 1,000 rescued animals—each with an individual story to tell. These survivors are ambassadors, representing the billions of farm animals currently in the system. They, and others like them, have changed the hearts and minds of a generation.

4. Introduction to International Politics, with Grayson Meyerowitz

In this session, you will learn about Socrates, the three main schools of thought in international relations/politics, and the current systems of government in use around the world. You'll learn some of the advantages and disadvantages of these systems, as well.

Grayson Meyerowitz is an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in French at Temple University in Philadelphia. He enjoys weaving philosophy into discussions of politics and applying past lessons to current conundrums.

In this class, we'll explore our movement capabilities through various concepts, techniques, and games. Through parkour, we'll find challenges that we can overcome and techniques we can develop, so we can learn to accomplish our goals, both in movement and in life. Location is optional: children can participate inside their homes or outside.

Jereme Sanders is a parkour practitioner from San Antonio, Texas. In his own training, he loves to combine unique and difficult movements in fast and fluid lines. As a coach, Jereme is interested in each person realizing their own potential and passion for movement, so they can learn to appreciate themselves and their environment in a unique and powerful way.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00-3:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: TBA after first class
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Get energized with a dance cardio workout! This class will get you moving with hip-hop technique, bodyweight exercises, and simple choreography.

Lyndsay Dru Corbett is from “Colorful Colorado,” where she began dancing and performing at age six. She grew up doing musical theater and received her BA in theater/film from the University of Denver. She received her MFA in acting from The New School for Drama and has performed and choreographed throughout New York. Currently, she is a teaching artist for Wingspan Arts and Brooklyn College Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts. She also creates and performs as a founding company artist/assistant director with Gotham Dance Theater. She is thrilled to be back teaching the enthusiastic students at Pono!

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 10:30-10:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: A yoga mat is helpful, but not mandatory.
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

We will review the basics of chess and then focus on opening principles, basic checkmating patterns, and chess tactics. We’ll review famous games of chess, learn how to solve chess puzzles, and play some games!

David Rigo has been in the chess world for almost two decades. An NYC actor by training, he found those tools not only helpful for teaching but integral to teach newcomers the game of chess. Listening and responding, staying present while being aware of a bigger picture, are skills important for every chess player, and especially for those new to the game. Above all, David loves that chess is a passport to a whole world, much like learning a new language.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:00-3:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: Using a computer instead of a tablet or phone is recommended, if possible.
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

In this class, students will learn how to play, read, and count rhythms. Students may use a pair of drumsticks, or wooden spoons, or even just their hands and feet. They will also learn about different styles of music and the drumming that applies to each. No prior musical education is required.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below

Every class, Biobus hosts a virtual panel of scientists to discuss a new topic! Experts will discuss a topic of the children’s choosing and answer their questions on anything from NYC waterways and birds to animal behavior and DNA!

The BioBus mission is to help K-12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and pursue science. Through this work, they envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. BioBus has paused in-person programs but continues to virtually help students pursue science.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 1:00-1:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: None, other than students’ questions!

In this class, students will learn fundamental computer science concepts through creating an interactive, code-based representation of themselves. Shell will demonstrate how to use "variables" to store one's name and physical attributes, "conditionals" to determine one's mood, "functions" to mimic one's behaviors and day-to-day interactions. Of course, since the "self" is fluid and indeterminable, accuracy doesn't matter here. You can be whoever!

Shell Yang is a software engineer in the cryptocurrency space. She double concentrated in Computer Science and Creative Writing at Brown University and is learning to learn without a path.

Day/Time: Mondays, 1:00-1:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below

In this class, we'll learn how you can identify your ideas and create your own TED-Ed Student Talk! We'll think of our passions, answer fun questions, learn from TED speakers, give each other feedback and... talk! The lessons we create at TED will engage you in brainstorming, storytelling storyboarding, visuals, and communication.

Marisa Aubin believes in the power of education and creating spaces for students to learn and grow. Professionally, she works towards this goal on behalf of TED’s education initiative and has created global curriculums for students to develop public speaking skills. Education and creating positive learning spaces is something she has focused on for over 15 years.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 1:00-1:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below

Are you ready to travel the world? In this class, we’ll journey to Greece with our friend, Ilias. We’ll visit historical sites and learn about daily life in Athens. We’ll also travel to one or two other countries for visits to markets and/or important landmarks. Possible stops include Italy, India, Iceland, Oman, Sweden, and Czechia/Prague.

Each trip will have a focus that was pre-determined by the children’s interests and curiosities. On each trip, an expert traveler and researcher from Atlas Workshops along with a local guide/leader will introduce the children to the focus of the trip. The children’s questions shared on the spot will direct the time spent exploring that focus together.

Atlas Workshops partners with schools and communities around the world. In this program, we are offering Pono summer campers the opportunity to take a trip each week to meet our local leaders in different countries.

Click here to view a sample video from our trip to Athens.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 11:00-11:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: Basic art supplies and possible cooking supplies TBD
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Did the Greek gods make life better, or more complicated, for mortals? Learn more about the Olympian gods and how they affected the lives of everyday people, including Dionysus’s gift of wine to mortals and Hermes’ “messenger service” between gods and Greeks. We’ll also look at the Greek heroes Jason, Perseus, and Psyche, and the incredible tasks they performed. And there will be a surprise or two!

Zoë Deshmukh is a 10-year-old Pono student, who has been fascinated with Greek mythology ever since she first read D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths. She enjoyed teaching “Athena to Zeus” in the spring and is looking forward to sharing more Greek mythology with her Pono friends this summer.

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:00-3:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates:  8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: None
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

In Cocinando con Sandra, your child will learn about cooking and much more! Not only will Sandra guide your child through her impressive repertoire of healthy meals, but she’ll demonstrate how to make smart food choices, too. She’ll also teach essential Spanish vocabulary, talk about Central and South American culture, and share engaging sing-along songs and poems. From tacos to arroz con camarones, all 8 recipes will be fun and easy to follow! Here are the recipes and countries Sandra will feature:

• Tacos, Mexico

• Sopa de Calabacín (Zucchini Soup), Spain

• Batido de Sandîa (Watermelon Smoothie) & Frijoles Negros Guisados (Black Bean Stew), Cuba

• Chili con Carne/ Chili Vegetariano (Chili/Vegetarian Chili), Mexico

• Sopa de Tomate Asado (Roasted Tomato Basil Soup), Spain

• Guacamole, Mexico

• Avena con Miel de Maple (Maple Syrup Oatmeal), US

• Arroz con Camarones (Rice with Shrimp), Ecuador

Sandra was born and raised in Ecuador, where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. After she moved to the United States, she became involved in early childhood education and has been working with children for more than 20 years.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11:00-11:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 (Summer A); 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Summer is finally here, and Coco is back with special summer recipes to delight your taste buds! From fruity popsicles to icy beverages, ring in the season with simple and scrumptious summer treats!

Coco, AKA, Sulaf Hatab, is a 12-year-old Pono student who is passionate about baking and who runs a local cookie catering business from her kitchen.

Day/Time: Fridays, 11:00-11:50 am Eastern Time
Dates:  8/14, 8/21, 8/28, 9/4 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

This playful, high-intensity class uses kung fu, qigong (energy medicine), and primal movement to strengthen body-mind-spirit. Transform yourself into a peaceful warrior by channeling powerful emotions – fear, anxiety, sadness, and anger - in a way that is healthy and empowering.  

Jonathan Angelilli is a native New Yorker, personal wellness expert, pioneer of holistic fitness, and 2x American Ninja Warrior (NBC). He’s been empowering students through healthy movement for 20 years, has a Bachelor of Science from NYU, as well as thirteen fitness certifications. Jonathan completed a three-year program in medical qigong through the Institute of Traditional Medicine (Toronto) in 2016 and has been featured as a fitness and tai chi expert on network television (ABC, FOX).

Day/Time: Mondays, 10:30-10:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (Summer A); 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: None
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

We all are mathematicians, and mathematicians, more than anything else, are expert problem solvers. In this class, we will learn math by solving riddles and then diving deeper into the mathematical concepts explored in the riddles.

Deema Kahwash studies pure mathematics and STEM education as a rising senior at George Washington University. She's known she wanted to be a math teacher since she was in fifth grade. One of her favorite summers was spent interning at Pono in 2018, teaching ballet and math.

Day/Time: Mondays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 (Summer A); 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

The Romans built the Colosseum, roads, and temples that still stand today, and they also established traditions that still impact the world today – law, government, education. What made them so successful? What were their failures? This class will explore the highlights and lowlights of the Roman Empire.

Dr. Young Richard Kim is associate professor of Classics and Mediterranean Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He first learned about Greek mythology in fourth grade, and ever since then, he has been fascinated by the ancient Mediterranean world of the Greeks and the Romans.

Day/Time: Mondays, 3:00-3:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: None
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Learn how to transform your appearance with Alison and her personal makeup kit! Each class will feature a makeup demonstration, with time for questions and answers throughout. Classes may include techniques for beauty, old age, scrapes and bruises, fantasy, and even a surprise Broadway makeup design application.

Alison Wadsworth is a professional makeup artist, who has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years. Her credits include Broadway (The Lion King, Wicked, The Little Mermaid) and film and TV (SNL, The Get Down, Carrie Diaries).

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See blow

If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

Are you a ten-to-fourteen-year-old who could use an imaginative escape this summer, while connecting intellectually and internationally with your peers? Join our summer book club! We'll be reading Agatha Christie’s The Mysterious Affair at Styles, a well-crafted mystery novel set in the English countryside. We'll revel in the adventure, and pause for intriguing analysis and appreciation of the meaning, craft, and perspective along the way! Join us!

Book Club is led by a seasoned writer, literacy teacher, and performing artist who has been guiding young minds on journeys into the world of words for three decades.

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00-1:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 (Summer A); 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are required to have taken Summer A’s class.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

In Tiny Town, people live in tiny homes that are seemingly far away from each other. The children of Tiny Town leave their homes for the first time to discover each other and a world beyond. Together, they make objects that help them play, communicate, love and search for what they have been missing.

Kay Liang leads this virtual roleplaying journey with her passion for storytelling and experimental art. She loves to make tiny things in reinvented spaces where magical experiences can unfold.

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:00-3:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 (Summer A); 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

In this class, we'll be using the design program Figma to learn the basics of graphic design, culminating in creating a poster or a monogram.

Adeet is a print and UX designer based in New York City. He’s currently working with a team of UX designers to build a voter registration and information app. Adeet is also a photographer and has shown his photography at shows in Chicago and New York, and his work has appeared in various print publications. Most recently, his photography was featured in a group show at the CUSP Gallery in Provincetown.

Day/Time: Mondays, 11:00-11:50 am Eastern Time
Dates: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

This is an alignment-based, but playful physical and spiritual practice, with the clarity, depth, and discipline one would expect from a top-tier adult yoga class in NYC. A variety of meditation styles and breathwork will deepen each student's capacity to reflect and harness their intuition.

Eric Stoneberg has been leading yoga and meditation locally and internationally since 2002. His students come back for his empowering, inspiring, and reflective approach. A scriptwriter for various meditation apps, he also teaches public yoga classes, private sessions, and lessons in corporate settings, hospitals, and schools. His classes draw on his longtime study and practice of the South Indian householder yoga lineages of the Goddess, as well as from his shamanic teachers via Peru and the Southwestern United States.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:30-10:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30 (Summer A); 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)*
*This is a continuous class. You are not required to sign up for both Summer A and B.
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc

This class is a walk-through the history of Earth, from a speck of dust in the pre-solar nebula to the evolution of humans and our modern world. We'll learn the major parts of Earth's climate system, and how those changed through time, including a discussion of climate change made by humans. With all of this knowledge, we can also take a look at other planets in the solar system and what makes them different from Earth.

Daniel Babin is a PhD candidate in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at Columbia University. For his thesis, he’s inventing a way to map out ancient rainfall patterns in South Africa using buried river sand, so you could think of him as a sand detective. He enjoys science outreach and literacy initiatives.

Day/Time: Thursdays, 2:00-2:50 pm Eastern Time
Dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 (Summer B)
Ages: 10 to 14
Materials Needed: See below
If you have any questions, please email kay@pono.nyc