Education Notes

Maker Fun Factory

The USAG RP Landstuhl Library is the place to be after school every Tuesday if you are elementary or middle school-aged! Find yourself creating and crafting while learning STEM principles and making new friends. Craft activities are make and take, so you can enjoy your accomplishments at home for continued fun and learning. No registration necessary. For more information, contact USAG RP Landstuhl Library, Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, 486-7322; 06371-86-7322.

Maker-Lego

Who doesn’t love creating with Legos? The USAG RP Library has over 150 Lego sets with everything from Lego Architecture, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Pit Stop, MARVEL, Mindstorm and dozens more. Occasionally the group will come together and build larger sets such as the millennium falcon, carnival and the Hogwarts Castle over the course of a few weeks. Completed builds will be displayed in the Libraries large glass cases for all the world to see! No cost and recommended for children ages 6-14 every Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact USAG RP Library, Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, 486-7322; 06371-86-7322.

KMC Teen Shuttle

Child and Youth Services offer a KMC Teen Shuttle service. Pick-up/Drop-off points are located throughout Vogelweh, Vogelweh Housing, Ramstein, and Landstuhl. ID card, shuttle card, and permissions slips are required to ride the shuttle. Apply for your Shuttle Card at Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9066.

German classes

Introduce your children to the German language and culture through SKIESUnlimited German classes. Classes available for ages 4 to 14 at multiple locations. Private tutoring sessions are available. For more information, visit WebTrac or Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Voice Lessons

Children ages 8-18 can now learn how to develop a strong, healthy singing voice with SKIESUnlimited Voice Lessons! Private lessons are offered on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2901 and Landstuhl, Bldg. 3819. Participants will be trained on breath control, music theory and vocal techniques. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Driver’s Education for High School Students

IMCOM-Europe is proud to announce the availability of a comprehensive driver’s education program for high school students in Europe. It is made possible through a collaborative effort and contract with the German National Federation of Driving Instructors (Fahrlehrerverband). Do not miss out on this incredible opportunity for teens! For more information, and to register: Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Engineering classes

Children ages 4+ will be introduced to the fundamentals of engineering. Students will have an opportunity to build electrical engines, working draw-bridges, fully functioning cranes and basic gear boxes. Students will also be introduced to engineering concepts using pneumatic principles and equipment. All of this is done using the registered brand of Fischertechnik materials. Worksheets will be handed out so that children can expand their understanding of learned concepts outside of the classroom. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Theater Classes

Did you know that children involved with theatrical arts programs outscore their non-arts student peers by an average of 65 points on SAT/ACT tests? Theater provides a safe, secure environment where children learn skill sets including public speaking, coping mechanisms, reading comprehension, verbal/non-verbal communication and more. SKIESUnlimited offers “Intro to Theatre” for ages 5-12 and “Shakespeare Scenes” for ages 12 and older. For more information or to register, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.