City of Lake Forest

Hands-on filmmaking course: students write scripts, act, direct, run cameras, design props and plan shots to make a class film that instructors edit into a final keepsake.

Storytelling course where students discover fables, folktales, myths, tall tales and legends from around the world and California, with read-alouds, discussion and a hands-on art project each week.

Winter cooking class teaching measuring, mixing, safe cutting and multi-step recipes such as Winter Fruit Pudding, Grinch Green Dip and Snowman Kabobs.

Holiday party for preschoolers with crafts, treats, Christmas carols and a visit from a special guest; ugly Christmas sweaters encouraged.

Arts-and-crafts class where kids sculpt and shape clay cartoons, animals and landscape miniatures and work with a range of materials.

Kids learn sketching and painting techniques (shapes, lines, proportions, color theory, mixing and blending) through Disney- and anime-inspired projects.

The City of Lake Forest's annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at the Civic Center Campus with entertainment, games, kids arts and crafts and special guests.

Improv class for kids with theater games, character creation, movement activities and short improv scenes, ending with a showcase in the final week.

Winter break skateboard camp at Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest with group and individual instruction, games, lunch, snacks and drinks; includes a limited-edition Etnies tote bag.

Winter break day camp at the Lake Forest Sports Park with seasonal crafts and games; kids bring a snack and lunch.

Winter break chess camp with lessons, puzzles, team games, recess breaks and tournaments for all skill levels; full-day campers bring a lunch.

Individualized phonics-based reading program with first-day skill testing and skill-based instruction to bring skills to mastery.