HATTERDAYS 

 an academic alternative to SATURDAYS

In response to the many requests that have been made throughout the years, we are now in our fourth year of offering HATS ("Hatterdays") during the school year. We will offer an array of classes on Saturday mornings. We look forward to seeing you! Mark your calendar!

Fall Program dates

September 19th, October 17th, November 14th and December 5th

Spring Program dates

January 30th, February 20th, March 13th, April 17th and May 22nd

We are proud to announce a full semester of classes offered for the BERETS (Beginning Enrichment Recognizing Emerging Talents) Program for gifted students in grades K-3.

Classes are held 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Stetson University campus in DeLand, FL. Cost is $50 per class ($35 for students receiving free or reduced lunch). After attending one Hatterdays course, the cost is $45 for each class thereafter. Also, if you are registering more than one student, we offer a multiple class/sibling discount of $45 per class. Each class is an intense, hands-on academic experience - and fun! Students may register for one Saturday or multiple Saturdays. Classes vary from month to month and there is no requirement to attend more than one. We also offer a concurrent Parent Session during HATTERDAYS classes so that parents can explore issues regarding their gifted and high achieving students. There is no charge for the parent session. However, registration is required.

Space is limited! Register early!

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You will need to print out the registration form and mail it in with your payment (check or money order only - we do not take credit cards at this time)

Please submit your December registration forms by Friday, November 20th.  (If you are still interested in registering for December classes after this date.  Please send an e-mail to hats@stetson.edu with the name of the class you would like to attend to check on availability.)

DECEMBER 5th Course Descriptions

DEC- BER  Polar Express

All Aboard!! You are invited to ride the Polar Express for a magical journey to the North Pole. We will learn about the beautiful Northern Lights, the polar ice caps, and the North Pole.  We will have a special reading of the Polar Express as we sip hot chocolate and enjoy some goodies. Come and board the train, get your ticket punched and enjoy a magical journey on the Polar Express. Don’t forget to wear your comfy pajamas!

Grades K-3

 

DEC – 101  Perplexing Polynominoes & Polyhedrons

Virtually everything that is purchased comes in some type of container or packaging.  Unpack the mathematical secrets within the containers of all shapes and sizes.  From their construction to surface area and volume, we will dissect and create packages able to hold any holiday surprise!

Grades 4-6

 

DEC – 102  Toy Workshop

We’ll be so hard at work building toys you’d think we were in the North Pole! We’ll create a Jitterbug, Rotocopter, Super Sponge Flyers and more!  Motion, Force, Electricity, and magnetism all play their parts in powering our playthings.

Grades 4-6 (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

 

DEC – 103  Hand-Drawn Animation Studio

With Disney's new feature "The Princess and the Frog", hand-drawn animation is making a comeback. Learn about the early history of this art form, learn animation drawing and character design skills, and then try your hand at the zoetrope, praxinoscope, and flip book!

Grades 4-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stetson University
HATS
Unit 8390
421 N. Woodland Blvd.
DeLand, Florida 32723 29.034476-81.302825

Phone Number : 386.822.7091
Fax Number : 386.740.3600

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