Graphic Design & Advertising w/ DLT Design & Photography

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Did you know that people see up to 5,000 advertisements PER DAY? Pretty crazy, huh?! When you have a message to communicate to the public and you want people to act, you need a way to do it! Develop an effective advertisement that grabs attention, communicates a clear message, and motivates an audience to act. Let’s…

What It's Like To Be: A Builder w/ Turner Construction Company

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Create a floor plan, consider building costs, and learn what it takes to work with a team of architects, project managers, engineers, and builders. What do architects do? How much does it cost for a new building? Get all your questions answered and more in this skyscraping installment of What…

Cool Computer Tricks w/ Protiviti

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Have you ever accessed a computer or played a video game remotely? Or made a computer talk? A professional from Protiviti, a global consulting company that was named one of “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” by Fortune magazine, will share rare knowledge and skills that will put you ahead of…

Culinary: Street Tacos w/ Chef Gus from Azteca Foods

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Archery w/ Bowdoc Archery

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Learn the art of shooting a bow and arrow and practice target accuracy at an indoor archery range. It’s harder than it looks! Equipment will be provided.  *For this program students will travel in The Bridge Bus to an offsite location. They will be going to BowDoc Archery, located at 18801…

Advanced Writing: Be An Original Writer

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From “Once upon a time..” to “..and they lived happily ever after”, common cliches and sayings are popular for a reason. Only problem? Everybody knows them already and you don’t stand out. Become more refined in your writing approach and learn how to avoid many of the common pitfalls young…

Project Serve: Halloween Thrift Store

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Give back to The Bridge Teen Center by serving at our thrift store and processing our boo-tiful Halloween merchandise. Whether you need community service hours or you just like to celebrate this horror-bly fun holiday, come spend the afternoon giving back. The Bridge Thrift Store operates to benefit the free…

CrossFit w/ H.O.T. Side CrossFit

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Not a fan of running or lifting weights but still looking to get in a good workout? Maybe CrossFit is for you! Experience this high intensity workout, based on interval training in a team atmosphere. With challenges like the handstand push-up or the rope climb, your workouts will be motivating,…

Painting With Fall Colors w/ Art-a-la-Carte

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Art is all about exploring. Whatever the subject; you, an idea, or your environment – it is always worth tackling in a new way. For this program, we are teaming up with friends at Art-a-la-Carte to show you a new technique to take advantage of the beautiful fall colors.  Incorporate…

Soul Café: Calming Anxious Thoughts w/ Lara Postma, Teen Life Coach

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What does your internal voice sound like? Transform your fears and worries to motivating self-talk. Whether it’s thinking about your future, studying for a test, facing a bullying situation, or public speaking- learn to become a better you, and worry less in the process. …

How To Write A Personal Essay w/ Intellect Learning Center

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Need to write a personal statement for college apps or autobiography for a class? We’ll show you how to get started and receive expert feedback on your essay. Find out what college admissions are looking for and what makes a good essay for a class assignment.  Love reading autobiographies and…

#SKILLS: Brow Shaping w/ Allison Andrews Salon

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Want eyebrows that are “on fleek”? (Yes, we went there.) Get professional tips for grooming, tweezing, and filling in your brows. Discover your ideal brow shape for defining your eyes and framing your face with the experts at Alison Andrews Salon. This program isn’t just for the ladies. Gentlemen, you…

3D Printing

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Make your ideas come to life by learning how to use a 3D printer. See how layers of material are formed under computer control to create an object of virtually any shape. Be the designer, architect, and builder all in one. The future of product design and execution is here!…

Acoustic Guitar

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It’s never too late to learn the guitar. Take the leap, learn the basics, and be on your way to becoming a musician! Students will learn basic chords, discover how to tune strings, and read sheet music to play a song. Whether you’ve dreamed of becoming a musician or are…

#SKILLS: Changing Front Brakes & Flat Tires w/ Bettenhausen Auto

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Handy women and men alike, listen up! Learn from a car expert how to change a flat and do a brake job - essential skills for all future and current drivers! Be better prepared in case of emergency and save some cash in the future. …

Special Effects Makeup

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Create a unique mermaid look with scales and gills with products used in the movie-making industry. Get your hands on products like special fx wax, spirit glue, aqua colors, purple hydro color paint, glitter, and silver metallic paint and create this unique costume look.…

Mosaic Art w/ Peace of Art Studio

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This artistic style originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans and has since been practiced by artists over the centuries with modern styles and various materials. In this Two-Part program, you will be able to exercise some of your creativity and bring boring old tiles to life. Use colored broken…

Project Give: Box of Sunshine w/ Mandi

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Who doesn’t love getting a gift especially when feeling down? Create the ultimate “pick-me-up” gift for someone in need with sweet and healthy treats, fun surprises, an inspirational message and all things yellow. You’ll feel even better giving a gift than receiving one! The boxes will remain at The Bridge…

Around The World: Cheese w/ Whole Foods

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Brie, Cheddar, Gouda, Camembert: Cheese! Take a trip around the world by tasting cheese from other countries. Whole Foods has a mouth-watering list of all types of cheese from all kinds of places. Sample a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms. Learn how the cheese is made and how…

Rock Climbing w/ Trinity Christian College

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Put your body to the test and experience this “extreme sport.” It takes motivation, physical endurance, and mental strategy to make it through a climb at this indoor rock wall. Can you do it? Here’s your chance to discover a new hobby and see the amazing things your body can…