UCS Community Education

Chess 1 & 2 Learn to play and know the rules of the great game of chess. Students will learn to play and learn about different openings and scenarios.

Send your child on a creative world tour—no passport needed! Each week brings a new country and a hands-on project inspired by global traditions. Kids will sculpt vibrant alebrijes from Mexico, design colorful Polynesian tiki masks, build Chinese rattle drums, and create African mud art using bold Crayola® materials. Led by supportive, trained instructors, this Crayola® STEAM-based program (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) helps kids think creatively, explore new cultures, and build confidence through hands-on projects. They’ll come home proud of what they made—and excited to tell you all about it. All materials included. No repeats. Perfect for kids ages 5–12. Explorers and Globetrotters are unique and can be taken in any order. Classes that do not meet established minimums will have to be cancelled. Please register early to avoid cancelled classes!

Each week, kids dive into epic myths and bring legendary creatures to life using vibrant Crayola® materials. From sculpting the soaring Kun Peng to painting the fiery Phoenix, designing the powerful Grootslang, and bringing mysterious sea creatures like the Kraken to life, they’ll use simple techniques with big creative impact. Every project tells a story—and builds skills in design, storytelling, and self-expression. Led by trained instructors, this STEAM-based adventure (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is perfect for creative kids, daydreamers, and storytellers. Each creation comes home—full of story, color, and imagination, and built on confidence and creativity. All materials included. No repeats. Perfect for kids ages 5–12. Tales and Fables are unique and can be taken in any order. Classes that do not meet established minimums will have to be cancelled. Please register early to avoid cancelled classes!

Get ready for a wild adventure! Each week, kids journey through jungles, oceans, and grasslands to explore amazing animals and the real-world challenges they face. From shaping sea turtles to imagining roaring lions on the savanna, they’ll bring wildlife to life through bold, hands-on projects using high-quality Crayola® materials. Along the way, this STEAM-infused program blends creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving as kids design habitats, dream up rescue missions, and discover how real conservation heroes protect animals around the globe—all under the guidance of trained instructors who spark imagination and keep the adventure on track. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure! Perfect for ages 5–12. All materials included. Animal Rescuers and Eco Heroes are two totally different adventures—new animals, new projects, no repeats. Kids can join either one or both, in any order! Classes that do not meet established minimums will have to be cancelled. Please register early to avoid cancelled classes!

Learn to play and enjoy the great game of floor hockey! Enjoy the quick pace and high action of playing hockey with your friends! *Makeup dates (if needed) will be on a Friday.

Learn to play and enjoy the great game of floor hockey! Enjoy the quick pace and high action of playing hockey with your friends! *Makeup dates (if needed) will be on a Friday.

Game Night (Session 1 & 2) Have fun playing board games. Learn to play and know the rules with specific board games. Students will learn to play 5-6 different board games each session. One game per week. Take your newfound knowledge and understanding home to teach your parents how to play! Family Fun Game Night!