Fall Voyagers Class Offerings 2024

Online Registration begins September 9 at 5am.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call 715-726-2402

We recommend registering as soon as possible. Classes fill up fast!

We understand that circumstances can arise that may prevent students from attending their scheduled classes. However, consistent attendance is crucial for the effectiveness of our programs and the learning experience of all participants. Therefore, we have implemented the following policy regarding no call/no show incidents:

If a student misses a class three times without notifying the Voyagers office, the student will be immediately be dropped from the class without a refund. To avoid this, please inform us in advance if your student will be absent.

How to Notify Us of an Absence:

• Call us at 715-726-2402
• Email us at cfsdmsvoy@chipfalls.org

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a productive and enjoyable learning environment for all students.

If you enroll for a class and it is canceled, you will be fully refunded. If you cancel your class enrollment 14 days prior to the start of class, you will be fully refunded. If you cancel your class fewer than 14 days before the start of the class, you will not be refunded.

If CFAUSD Schools are closed or canceled during the day, all Voyagers After School activities will also be canceled, even if the weather has cleared by the time classes were to start. If school is in session, but the weather looks questionable, parents/guardians will be contacted at their registered phone/email around 1:00 pm if the decision is made to cancel classes.

If classes have to be rescheduled, we will do so according to the instructor's availability.

Please make sure to check for overlapping dates when signing your student up for classes. Students are not able to enroll in two classes that are held on the same day. The exception to this rule is ‘Education Station’, which is an ongoing class and may be missed if there are additional classes that the student would like to attend.

Fees may be assessed for some enrichment classes and field trips. This helps offset the costs associated with certain activities. Please contact the Voyagers office if these fees cause a financial hardship. We may be able to offer a scholarship that will cover the cost of the class for your student. You will be asked to complete a short scholarship form. There are a limited amount of scholarships that are available.

Fee: FREE

Limit: No limit

Instructor: Rachel Kuznar

Class Times: 4-5:30 pm

Dates: Tuesdays, October 1-29

This exciting and informative class will introduce students to the dynamic world of firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the roles and responsibilities of firefighters and EMTs, as well as the specialized equipment and techniques they employ. Students will even get an up close look at fire trucks, ambulances, and a rescue helicopter! The last week of class, we will visit a local fire station to learn about the daily operations and equipment used by our hometown heroes. By the end of this class, participants will have a deeper understanding of the firefighting and EMS professions, improved teamwork and leadership skills, basic first aid and CPR knowledge, and a sense of civic responsibility and a desire to serve their community.

Fee: $10

Limit: 10

Instructor: Jenny Schafer

Class Times: 4-5 pm

Dates: Tuesday, Nov 19

Get ready to create your own winter wonderland in a jar! In this class, we'll transform simple materials into magical snow globes. Get ready to unleash your inner artist. Once your scene is set, we'll add a touch of winter magic with shimmering “snow”. Watch as your creation comes to life with every shake, creating a mesmerizing snowstorm inside your very own snow globe!

Fee: FREE

Limit: 20

Instructor: Lisa Winrich and Angela Sieg-Bruhn

Class Times: 4-5 pm

Dates: Tuesdays, Sep 24 - Oct 15

Through a mixture of exploratory discussion and interactive games, students will build knowledge of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and how they are used in manufacturing. This class will help students to develop problem solving skills, discover their strengths, and potentially awaken an interest in pursuing a career in STEM!

Dungeons & Dragons

Fee: $15

Limit: 8

Instructor: Matt Van Beek

Class Times: 4-5:30 pm

Dates: Tuesdays, Sep 24 - Nov 19

Goblins and ogres and dragons, oh my! In this class you will learn to play the grandfather of all Table-Top Role Playing Games, Dungeons & Dragons. Students in this class will create unique, personalized characters destined to be heroes in a fantasy world fraught with peril. While this world is based in fantasy, students will be utilizing real life math, reading comprehension, and collaboration skills to work with their party members to overcome adversity in the worlds they explore together. Bring your pencils, bring your imagination, and roll for initiative!

Fee: $15

Limit: 8

Instructor: Bonnie Phillips

Class Times: 4-5 pm

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov 5 - Nov 21

Unleash your inner artist! Learn to transform plain plastic canvas into awesome creations with this fun and easy class. You'll stitch your way to cool stuff! No experience needed – just bring your creativity and a sense of fun. Let's make some magic together!

Fee: $15

Limit: 12

Instructor: Bonnie Phillips

Class Times: 4-5:30 pm

Dates: Tuesday October 8 and Thursday October 10

Get out your aprons and let’s get rolling! Bonnie will teach you all the tricks to making homemade pasta, how to “tweak” store bought marinara sauce to make it taste homemade and she will share her recipe for homemade alfredo sauce. You will get to taste test the pasta with the sauces provided (made ahead of time), plus take home your own batch of pasta to share with your loved ones. Yum!

Fee: $20

Limit: 12

Instructor: Alisha Neinfeldt

Class Times: 4-5

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays September 24-October 17

Join us for a fun-filled exploration of the green where we'll learn the basics, practice our swing, and play exciting golf games. Hang out with Ms. Neinfeldt and make new friends while discovering your hidden golf talent!

Parent Pickup - Students will be using door #1 to exit the building. This is the first set of doors you see when you enter the pickup loop (see map ). Please park in view of the doors so your student can see you. Once you pull through the loop and your child can identify the vehicle, they will be released.

Attendance - Students attending after school classes will have attendance taken in the lunchroom. Students arriving late to Voyagers must check in at the Voyagers office before joining class to avoid being marked absent. Please call us at 715-726-2402 or email us at cfsdmsvoy@chipfalls.org if your student will be absent from Voyagers.

Mission Statement - In partnership with local resources and organizations, the Cardinal CLC will be a vital part of the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District by delivering lifelong learning opportunities to community members of all ages.

Disclaimer - Voyagers reserves the right to use any photography/video taken at any Voyagers class without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video for social media purposes. If you prefer your student not to be photographed, please contact the Voyagers office.

Do you have a talent or hobby that you would be interested in sharing with students? Consider teaching or assisting a class for Voyagers! Sharing your time and talent with students can be fun and rewarding.

We always welcome volunteers, but we also have paid positions for our instructors. It's a great way to earn a little extra money and have a great time while doing it!

Contact Holly Weiland, CCLC Administrative Assistant if interested at

weilanhe@chipfalls.org

Our Cardinal Community Learning Center would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to all of those who have donated their time, talent, and funding to help our students in the Voyagers After School Program!

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting students and helping us keep class fees minimal.

Email: cfsdmsvoy@chipfalls.org

Location: 750 Tropicana Boulevard, Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

Phone: 715-726-2402

Holly Weiland

CCLC Administrative Assistant

weilanhe@chipfalls.org

Ann Zenner,

Director of Cardinal Community Learning Center

zennerak@chipfalls.org