Matt Dearing Acting Studio- “Cultivating Communication, Presentation, and Self Expression Skills”

Students got the opportunity to be completely vulnerable on stage and in front of the camera. They were placed in groups where they got the opportunity to do different exercises that focused on communication and relationship scenarios. The students really came alive on stage and completely put themselves out there to just be silly and … Read more

Key Quest Escape Room- (Optics/sound STEM presentation)- “You can’t Escape Life, but you can open locked doors”

VIP Escape Room Activity

Students were challenged to use their critical thinking skills as well as their communication with their team members to help them solve various riddles and puzzles Students also had the opportunity to be competitors of one another in a fun game of laser tag. Some students had never played before or had played with such … Read more

Community Service Experience- “Creating The Habit of Giving Back”

Students had high hopes of getting all the feel good butterflies from helping the homeless population. However when we arrived and they were told that they would be sorting through used clothes and taking inventory on hundreds of pack of underwear, their tunes seemed to change. Great conversations about what “giving back” truly means filled … Read more

You Can’t Escape Life, But You Can Open Locked Doors

VIP Escape Room Activity

Lesson/Content:  ● STEM embedded Lesson includes experience on Lights, optics, & Sound; 2 escape game sessions. Begin with a small discussion about escapism Escapism occurs when you are trying to avoid something. It can come in different forms. Some people escape by seeking out alternate activities, such as sleeping and playing. Some drown themselves in … Read more