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Programs & Classes

LIFE (Learning Institute For Enrichment) & Discovery strives to develop a unique opportunity for life enrichment.  Courses will be diverse for personal growth and development, academic acceleration, and life skills enrichment. The basic philosophy is to bring people together with a passion to share and to learn in an optimal setting.  The Institute will create a dynamic, cost effective, and fun learning entity for like-mind individuals who love sharing and learning.

Here are a few of our current course topics and offerings for both children and adults. See something you like? Give us a call/email for the next offering dates/times. 

LIFE (Learning Institute For Enrichment) & DISCOVERY

 

1 West 2nd Street, Frederick MD 21701 (WestSide Creative Arts Center)

301-694-6838
email: info@lifeanddiscovery.com


 

Be Sure to Register Early

Space is limited in all courses to ensure quality instruction!

Chinese Wonderland  (2 ½ - 4 yrs.)

Parent and Child learn Chinese together through music, songs, stories, movement, and games. A fun-filled introduction guides both parents and children to explore Chinese language and culture.  Please call 301-694-6838 or e-mail us info@lifeanddiscovery.com for more information.

             When: Saturdays, 2:00 to 4:00pm, classes start September 16th

             Where: Grace Community Church
             Cost: $100 for 10 weeks, $10 materials fee

Chinese Paradise  (k – 12th grade after school program)

A unique program is specifically designed for after school.  They will enjoy learning the Chinese language through conversations songs, stories, practicing Chinese characters writing through calligraphy, exploring Chinese culture through holiday traditions, food, games and crafts. Simplified Chinese and Pinyin system lead children to start a journey of Chinese culture.  Two different classes meet elementary, and secondary school students’ abilities, skills, and interests. Please call 301-694-6838 or e-mail us info@lifeanddiscovery.com for more information.

           When: Saturdays, 2:00 to 4:00pm, classes start September 16th

               Where: Grace Community Church
               Cost: $100 for 10 weeks, $10 materials fee

Creative Writing Class (5th grade and up)

This writing course will focus on advanced rhetoric and composition. Students will learn effective strategies for writing various types of essays and narratives suitable for high school courses.  There is also a creative writing element in the course designed to guide students in infusing their compositions with voice and style.  Students will use self-generated topics for most of their writings.  I also use field trips, music, hands-on materials, videos, and other multi-media to inspire and generate topics and examples of writing.  Field trips will be announced and will center around the Frederick and Washington County areas.
 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Joy of Chinese Tea

www.joysoftea.com

The class will taste a variety of Chinese teas and be acquainted with their origins, distinct characteristics and health benefits. Demonstration includes proper way of tea preparation and serving.

Tai Chi (Ages: 18+)

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By Master Anji Zhang. Please call for cost, location and time.

Calligraphy (Ages: 9+)

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By Yiling MacKay. Please call for cost, location and time.

 

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