KLS Summer 2024

欢迎来到可汗世界学校(Khan Lab School)的夏季课程!KLS的夏季课程为K-12年级的学生提供丰富多彩的活动,帮助他们在暑假期间继续成长和学习。无论您的孩子是对科学、技术、工程、艺术还是数学感兴趣,都能为他们提供相应的课程和项目。

课程亮点

  • 互动学习:通过动手实验和项目,激发学生的创造力和解决问题的能力。
  • 个性化指导:每个学生都将获得个性化的学习计划和辅导,确保他们能够充分发挥潜力。
  • 社区和合作:培养学生的团队合作精神和社交技能,让他们在合作中成长。

适合对象

夏季课程适合K-12年级的所有学生,课程内容根据不同年龄段进行调整,确保每个学生都能从中受益。

Khan Lab School Summer Program 2024

We’re excited to announce that our summer programs will be back this year, serving two distinct age groups: K–6th grade at our Palo Alto campus and 7–11th grade at our Mountain View campus.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Lower School – Intro
Join our summer program for rising K-6th graders to explore their interests and passions! 

We are excited to partner with local organizations to provide a wide range of enrichment classes for students to explore their interests and passions. The Summer Program will be structured to include two blocks—morning and afternoon—and families will be able to sign up for either the morning, afternoon, or for the full day by selecting both blocks.  

Session Dates
July 1 – July 26**Due to the July 4 holiday, the first week will include July 1-3. Our campus will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

Schedule
Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm

Cost
Varies depending on your selection, starting at $500 per week for a full day

Location
Hosted at our Lower School campus at 3233 Cowper St in Palo Alto

Course Descriptions for K-6th graders

EnActe Arts: Let’s Make a Play! (K-6th)
This exciting summer course with EnActe will allow students to devise a brand-new play based around a popular story. Students will find engagement through creative writing and improvisational exercises to develop a script. Congruently, our experienced instructor will work with the students utilizing their voices and bodies to create compelling characters.
A typical session looks like:
• 1 hour, story work
• 1 hour, acting skills
• 1 hour, rehearsal
FINAL TAKEAWAY: The students will then bring the entire project to life in a final performance. 

EnActe Arts: Cartoon Voice Over (1st-6th)
Welcome to “Cartoon Voice Over,” a unique course that seamlessly blends the art of animated film creation with the intricacies of character development and voice acting. In this course, students embark on a journey from watching animated films (ranging from 3 to 8 minutes) to delving into comprehensive story analysis and design. By examining logical and narrative structures, students cultivate critical thinking skills essential for creatively constructing compelling stories. Each class concludes with students having a well-defined outline for a coherent narrative, honing their ability to communicate persuasively through storytelling. Building upon this foundation, the course shifts focus to character development, emphasizing physicality and vocality to instill empathy, immersion, and articulation. Students engage in a hands-on experience by being virtually recorded in sync with a pre-animated piece. This dual approach not only introduces the story aspects of animation, but also teaches performance skills!

Coach Ken Soccer Academy: Coach Ken Soccer (K-6th)

Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.  

Mad Science of the Bay Area: Jet Cadets (1st-5th)

Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us!

Mad Science of the Bay Area: Wacky Robots & Widgets (1st-5th)

Whether you love to build things or destroy them, this camp includes lots of both! Design and build structures using simple tools and your imagination! The machine madness starts when you discover how different machines, both simple and complex, are used in our daily lives.

Mad Science of the Bay Area: Spy Academy (1st-5th)

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use!

Mad Science of the Bay Area: NASA: Journey into Outer Space (1st-5th)

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in this new voyage of discovery. See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work as we explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! It’s out of this world!

Diets and Life Inc.- Food Explorers Club (K-2nd and 3rd-6th)

Food Explorers Club Summer Camp – is an engaging and hands-on culinary experience designed for young chefs. Throughout the camp, participants will delve into the world of summer-fresh, local, and vibrant ingredients.

Bay Area Chess: All Level Chess! (K-6th)

Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider!  We serve All-levels, all abilities!  Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp. 

Bricks4Kidz: STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Game On with Mario (K-5th)

It’s-a me! LEGO® Mario! During this camp week, campers will bring the world of Super Mario to life. Whether they decide to race with LEGO® Mario Karts, or run with LEGO® Yoshi, campers will shout “WAHOO!” as they build our LEGO® Robots. They’ll gain power-ups as the build 3D LEGO® 1-Up mushrooms. And with our LEGO® Mosaic Art, they’ll make Toad say, “Thank you Mario, but our LEGO® princess is in another castle!” Campers will have a Super Mario Blast all week long! Let’s-a go!

Bricks4Kidz: STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Amusement Park Rides (K-5th)

Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a ride, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn, and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. This camp is full of fun, learning, making friendships and more! Mosaics, 3D builds, motorized Lego models and more!

Bricks4Kidz: STEM Learning w/ LEGO®- Super Hero Academy (K-5th)

Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a week building super Heroes with Lego. Explore caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraptions made with Lego bricks based on the popularity of Marvel and DC super Heroes, this creative camp will feature Lego mosaics, 3D Lego builds, Motorized Lego projects, and more!

Art School of SF Bay: Sculpt and Draw Animals (K-2nd)

This session is great for all animal lovers out there! You will learn about animal forms, study different animal groups; learn techniques for creating textures specific for different animals.

Art School of SF Bay: Arts and Crafts of Summer (K-2nd)

Enjoy a variety of art mediums: master mosaics, printmaking, stained glass painting, collage, sculpting, and painting and drawing summer scenery! Fun and educational camp for beginner artists.

Art School of SF Bay: Watercolor 101 (3rd-6th)

This camp covers everything you need to know about watercolor to use it fluently in your projects: how to mix colors, use washes, work from light to dark, use reserve and  additives, and even such advanced techniques as watercolor underpainting. 

Art School of SF Bay: Comic Art Camp (3rd-6th)

Do you often find yourself doodling characters in different positions, but always alone on a page, willing to move further? Are you a fan of comic art and would like to try your hand at it? Or, maybe, you draw comic books, and would like professional advice? We have a camp for you!


Lower School – Details

Summer Program 2024 Lower School

Important information

The Summer Program will be structured to include two blocks—morning and afternoon—and families will be able to sign up for either the morning, afternoon, or for the full day by selecting both blocks. The cost for the program will vary depending on your selection.

Please click here to access the Summer Program Parent Letter with detailed information.

Full Day Block – Week 3 – Inspirit AI
  • Artificial intelligence Creators
    • Inspirit AI offers an interdisciplinary, project-based artificial intelligence education taught by Stanford, MIT, and top university graduates. In AI Creators, we know that the biggest ideas can start from the smallest places which is why we call our students in from the sidelines to jump into the world of artificial intelligence. Through project-based learning, our kids learn about computer vision, self-driving cars, and language learning in chatbots—all scaffolded in an age-appropriate and engaging curriculum. Students build AI apps using block-based programming tools like Scratch and Thunkable and machine learning tools like Google’s Teachable Machine. As students learn about the concepts and ethical challenges behind AI and the basics of programming, they train and deploy machine learning models for self-driving cars, chatbots, classification problems, and more! We believe that coding is a team sport, which is why we infuse our teaching with an emphasis on collaboration, social good, and ethical responsibility. Course Structure Machine Learning Talks: Learn about a machine learning algorithm in an accessible and intuitive way from your teacher before we play around with examples in our coding workspace. Paper Programming: Cultivating abstraction, creativity, and design thinking with non-traditional approaches to reasoning about algorithms and UX/UI design. Block-Based Coding Using Scratch, a platform developed by MIT, quickly get a project off the ground and receive instant feedback about your performance. Project-Based Learning Through three main projects, students will be able to flex their newly acquired talents in hackathon-style—with plenty of feedback and support from your teacher and classmates!
    • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
    • Start date:7/15/2024, 5 classes
    • Available: Available
    • Session: $1,200.00
Morning Block
  • Art School of SF Bay
    • Sculpt and Draw Animals
      • This session is great for all animal lovers out there! You will learn about animal forms, study different animal groups; learn techniques for creating textures specific for different animals. Day 1. Pets! Sketching all the pets you can name; creating a portrait of your favorite pet. Pencil and pastels on paper. Day 2. Study of a bird. Acrylic on board. Under the sea. Water animals and creatures. Watercolor on paper. Day 3. Sculpting. Choice of a realistic animal or creating a chimera. Air-dry clay.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date:7/1/2024
        0 classesAvailable:AvailableSessionCancelled$262.50
    • Arts and Crafts of Summer
      • Enjoy a variety of art mediums: master mosaics, printmaking, stained glass painting, collage, sculpting, and painting and drawing summer scenery! Fun and educational camp for beginner artists.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date:7 /8/2024, 5 classes
      • Available:Available
      • Session: $437.50
    • Watercolor 101
      • This camp covers everything you need to know about watercolor to use it fluently in your projects: how to mix colors, use washes, work from light to dark, use reserve and additives, and even such advanced technique as watercolor underpainting.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024
      • Start date: 7/15/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $437.50
    • Comic Art
      • Do you often find yourself doodling characters in different positions, but always alone on a page, willing to move further? Are you a fan of comic art and animation, and would like to try your hand at it? Or, maybe, you draw comic books, and would like professional advice? We have a camp for you! It’s dedicated to visual storytelling. Bring your sketchbooks or drawing tablets, instruction will be provided for both digital and traditional media! Day 1: Storytelling and Character’s journey. Intro to various comic styles. Designing a character, coming up with the plot, drafting up the panel composition. Day 2: Intro to panels and layouts. Starting working on drafts of the full-size pages. “Zooming in and out”, “Camera moves”, bubble placement. Day 3: Transferring to bristol paper. Inking, lettering. Day 4: Continuing working on inking. Day 5: Finishing the pages + working on the cover!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date:7/22/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $437.50
  • Mad Science
    • Jet Cadets
      • Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Discover the mysteries of the galaxy, learn how to navigate using the stars, and take home a rocket you build yourself!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024, 3 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $206.25
    • Wacky Robots & Widgets
      • Whether you love to build things or destroy them, this camp includes lots of both! Design and build structures using simple tools and your imagination! The machine madness starts when you discover how different machines, both simple and complex, are used in our daily lives.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $343.75
    • Spy Academy
      • From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $343.75
    • NASA: Journey into Outer Space
      • Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in this new voyage of discovery. See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work as we explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! It’s out of this world!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024
      • Start date:7/22/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $343.75
  • Bricks4Kidz
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Game On with Mario
      • It’s-a me! LEGO® Mario! During this camp week, campers will bring the world of Super Mario to life. Whether they decide to race with LEGO® Mario Karts, or run with LEGO® Yoshi, campers will shout “WAHOO!” as they build our LEGO® Robots. They’ll gain power-ups as the build 3D LEGO® 1-Up mushrooms. And with our LEGO® Mosaic Art, they’ll make Toad say, “Thank you Mario, but our LEGO® princess is in another castle!” Campers will have a Super Mario Blast all week long! Let’s-a go!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
        5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $312.50
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Amusement Park RidesGet your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a ride, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn, and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. This camp is full of fun, learning, making friendships and more! Mosaics, 3D builds, motorized Lego models and more!More information …Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper CampusStart date:7/15/2024
      5 classesAvailable:AvailableSession$312.50
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO®- Super Hero Academy
      • Join Bricks 4 Kidz for a week building super Heroes with Lego. Explore caped crusaders and discover their super powers. Create a fantasy world and protect it against all the evil arch enemies with custom contraption made with Lego bricks based on the popularity of Marvel and DC super Heroes, this creative camp will feature Lego mosaics, 3D Lego builds, Motorized Lego projects, and more!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024
      • Start date:7/22/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $312.50
  • Diets & Life Inc.
    • Food Explorers Club (K-2nd)  
      • Food Explorers Club Summer Camp – is an engaging and hands-on culinary experience designed for young chefs. Throughout the camp, participants will delve into the world of summer-fresh, local, and vibrant ingredients. Whether they are discovering the secrets of farm-fresh produce or mastering the art of baking, participants are sure to have a delightful and enriching experience.The focus is on fostering teamwork and creativity as the budding chefs collaborate to master different cooking equipment and techniques. Each day of the camp brings a new theme, ranging from the wholesome “Farm to Table” , exploration to the exciting “Global Taste Buds” and “Baking Boot Camp Frenzy.” The camp aims to inspire a love for cooking by encouraging participants to experiment with flavor pairings and create mouthwatering recipes from scratch. Cook Up Some Fun With Us! In the kitchen for a week filled with delicious discoveries and culinary joy!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024, 3 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $500.00
    • Food Explorers Club (3rd-6th)  
      • Food Explorers Club Summer Camp – is an engaging and hands-on culinary experience designed for young chefs. Throughout the camp, participants will delve into the world of summer-fresh, local, and vibrant ingredients. Whether they are discovering the secrets of farm-fresh produce or mastering the art of baking, participants are sure to have a delightful and enriching experience.The focus is on fostering teamwork and creativity as the budding chefs collaborate to master different cooking equipment and techniques. Each day of the camp brings a new theme, ranging from the wholesome “Farm to Table” , exploration to the exciting “Global Taste Buds” and “Baking Boot Camp Frenzy.” The camp aims to inspire a love for cooking by encouraging participants to experiment with flavor pairings and create mouthwatering recipes from scratch. Cook Up Some Fun With Us! In the kitchen for a week filled with delicious discoveries and culinary joy!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date:7/8/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $718.75
  • EnActe
    • Cartoon Voice Over
      • Welcome to “Cartoon Voice Over,” a unique course that seamlessly blends the art of animated film creation with the intricacies of character development and voice acting. In this course, students embark on a journey from watching animated films (ranging from 3 to 8 minutes) to delving into comprehensive story analysis and design. By examining logical and narrative structures, students cultivate critical thinking skills essential for creatively constructing compelling stories. Each class concludes with students having a well-defined outline for a coherent narrative, honing their ability to communicate persuasively through storytelling. Building upon this foundation, the course shifts focus to character development, emphasizing physicality and vocality to instill empathy, immersion, and articulation. Students engage in a hands-on experience by being virtually recorded in sync with a pre-animated piece. This dual approach not only introduces the story aspects of animation, but also teaches performance skills!
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $450.00
    • Let’s make a Play!
      • This exciting summer course with EnActe will allow students to devise a brand-new play based around a popular story. Students will find engagement through creative writing and improvisational exercises to develop a script. Congruently, our experienced instructor will work with the students utilizing their voices and bodies to create compelling characters. A typical session looks like: • 1 hour, story work • 1 hour, acting skills • 1 hour, rehearsal FINAL TAKEAWAY: The students will then bring the entire project to life in a final performance. This performance will be
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024, 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $450.00
  • Coach Ken Soccer Academy
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 1
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $225.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 2
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $375.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 3
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $375.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 4
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $375.00
  • Bay Area Chess
    • All Level Chess! Week 1
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $221.25
    • All Level Chess! Week 2
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $368.75
    • All Level Chess! Week 3
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $368.75
    • All Level Chess! Week 4
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $368.75
Afternoon Block
  • Art School of SF Bay
  • World of Illustration
    • This camp will not only teach you technical skills that will help you improve your art but you will also learn tools and tricks for being able to compose an image that tells a compelling tale.
    • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
    • Start date: 7/1/2024, 3 classes
    • Available: Available
    • Session: $262.50
  • Arts and Crafts of Summer
    • Enjoy a variety of art mediums: master mosaics, printmaking, stained glass painting, collage, sculpting, and painting and drawing summer scenery! Fun and educational camp for beginner artists.
    • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
    • Start date: 7/8/2024, 5 classes
    • Available: Available
    • Session: $437.50
  • Dinosaur Camp
    • In the Dinosaur Art Camp students will dive deeper into learning about these astounding prehistoric creatures! We will learn to draw, sculpt and even scratch boards of dinosaurs and also learn to paint prehistoric landscapes. Students will work with clay, watercolors, and mixed media to make various art projects.
    • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
    • Start date: 7/15/2024
    • 5 classes
    • Available: Available
    • Session: $437.50
  • Around the World in 5 days
    • We invite kids to join us for the educational art journey across the globe, and bring souvenirs made by their own hands.
    • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
    • Start date: 7/22/2024
    • 5 classes
    • Available: Available
    • Session: $437.50
  • KLS ED Staff Run Day Camp
    • Week 1
      • Join us for a day filled with exciting activities led by the KLS Extended Day Staff! Enjoy water play, engaging crafts, delightful picnics, and movie nights, among other fun experiences.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • 3 classes
      • Session$150.00
    • Week 2
      • Join us for a day filled with exciting activities led by the KLS Extended Day Staff! Enjoy water play, engaging crafts, delightful picnics, and movie nights, among other fun experiences.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Session$250.00
    • Week 3
      • Join us for a day filled with exciting activities led by the KLS Extended Day Staff! Enjoy water play, engaging crafts, delightful picnics, and movie nights, among other fun experiences.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Session$250.00
    • Week 4
      • Join us for a day filled with exciting activities led by the KLS Extended Day Staff! Enjoy water play, engaging crafts, delightful picnics, and movie nights, among other fun experiences.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Session$250.00
  • Mad Science
    • Jet Cadets
      • Explore the basic principles of flight, ride a hovercraft, build airplanes, and construct balloon copters! This hands-on Mad Science program teaches you all about aerodynamics and the world above us! Discover the mysteries of the galaxy, learn how to navigate using the stars, and take home a rocket you build yourself!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/1/2024 until 7/3/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • 3 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $206.25
    • Wacky Robots & Widgets
      • Whether you love to build things or destroy them, this camp includes lots of both! Design and build structures using simple tools and your imagination! The machine madness starts when you discover how different machines, both simple and complex, are used in our daily lives.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $343.75
    • Spy Academy
      • From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, campers check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets! Step into the shoes of a detective as you uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis! Become a super spy and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take a hands-on view of the science that spies and detectives use!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $343.75
    • NASA: Journey into Outer Space
      • Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in this new voyage of discovery. See the principles of thrust and propulsion at work as we explore the atmosphere on earth and beyond! It’s out of this world!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $343.75
  • Bricks4Kidz
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Mining & Crafting
      • Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine. At night monsters come out, make sure to build a shelter before that happens. Experience the world of Minecraft with LEGO® bricks in this fun camp. Kids will start by crafting their shelters and some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. Students will face new challenges each day, building models and crafting key elements from the popular Minecraft game.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $312.50
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – Wheels in Motion
      • These wheels are ready to roll! Students will use Lego® Bricks, axles, pulleys, gears, motors and more to build models on wheels such as a car and fire truck. They’ll get to modify their build to maximize creativity! We’ll spend the day with group games, building, learning and having fun at the same time!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $312.50
    • STEM Learning w/ LEGO® – World of Wizards
      • Harry Builder? Step into the World of Wizards at Bricks 4 Kidz, where the enchanting worlds of Harry Potter® and Fantastic Beasts® come alive through LEGO® building! Young wizards will build mystical worlds, craft magical creatures, and concoct LEGO potions in a realm where imagination knows no bounds – the Bricks 4 Kidz way! From hidden chambers to soaring dragons, each day is a new building adventure of creativity and magic. Grab your wand and join this spellbinding journey where your building creations help ensure that good triumphs over evil. Enroll now and let the magic begin!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 7/26/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $312.50
  • EnActe
    • Let’s make a Play!
      • This exciting summer course with EnActe will allow students to devise a brand-new play based around a popular story. Students will find engagement through creative writing and improvisational exercises to develop a script. Congruently, our experienced instructor will work with the students utilizing their voices and bodies to create compelling characters. A typical session looks like: • 1 hour, story work • 1 hour, acting skills • 1 hour, rehearsal FINAL TAKEAWAY: The students will then bring the entire project to life in a final performance. This performance will be
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/12/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $450.00
    • Cartoon Voice Over
      • Welcome to “Cartoon Voice Over,” a unique course that seamlessly blends the art of animated film creation with the intricacies of character development and voice acting. In this course, students embark on a journey from watching animated films (ranging from 3 to 8 minutes) to delving into comprehensive story analysis and design. By examining logical and narrative structures, students cultivate critical thinking skills essential for creatively constructing compelling stories. Each class concludes with students having a well-defined outline for a coherent narrative, honing their ability to communicate persuasively through storytelling. Building upon this foundation, the course shifts focus to character development, emphasizing physicality and vocality to instill empathy, immersion, and articulation. Students engage in a hands-on experience by being virtually recorded in sync with a pre-animated piece. This dual approach not only introduces the story aspects of animation, but also teaches performance skills!
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. From 7/15/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • 5 classes
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $450.00
  • Coach Ken Soccer Academy
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 1
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $225.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 2
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $375.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 3
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $375.00
    • Coach Ken Soccer Week 4
      • Our professional, positive staff teach developmentally appropriate soccer skills that emphasize creativity and develop motor skills through fun-filled games and challenges. Players are divided into groups of 6-10 by age and level.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session Cancelled: $375.00
  • Bay Area Chess
    • All Level Chess! Week 1
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/1/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $221.25
    • All Level Chess! Week 2
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/8/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $368.75
    • All Level Chess! Week 3
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/15/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $368.75
    • All Level Chess! Week 4
      • Fun and Learning with the biggest non-profit Chess provider! We serve All-levels, all abilities! Learn patience, strategies big and small, team-spirit, analysis, tactics and how to win/lose with grace in this all-encompassing chess camp.
      • Schedule: Every day from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Khan Lab School – Cowper Campus
      • Start date: 7/22/2024
      • Available: Available
      • Session: $368.75
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    Upper School – Intro

    Join our summer program for rising 7-11th graders to blend of learning and creativity! 

    Students can explore cutting-edge technology in our Innovation Hub, apply geometry to fields like architecture and coding, and learn traditional and digital animation techniques. Each session concludes with a showcase where students present their completed projects to friends and family. With open studio times for flexible schedules and independent work, this summer promises to be both educational and fun!

    Session Dates
    Session One: July 8-July 19
    Exhibition on Friday, July 19 at 3pm (families are welcome to attend)

    Session Two: July 22–August 2
    Exhibition on Friday, August 2 at 3pm (families are welcome to attend)

    Schedule
    Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm

    Cost
    $1500 per two-week session

    Location
    Hosted at our Upper School campus at 1200 Villa Street in Mountain View


    Course Descriptions for 7-11th graders

    Acting
    Taught by: Iliana Flohr, KLS Alum
    All the world’s a stage. . . . Dive into the world of Shakespeare this summer! We will engage with Shakespeare’s work through an acting lens with fun activities, theatre games, group projects, and acting outdoors. Students will explore Shakespeare’s language: poetic style, iambic pentameter rhythm, literary devices, and more. They will learn how to analyze an advanced text through memorization and performance. Students will enjoy acting out characters, directing scenes, and crafting their own scripts. Each student will develop acting abilities and their own individual performance style. As students delve into acting, they will also learn skills in voice projection, self-expression, public speaking, and teamwork.

    With 8 years of experience acting in American Youth Shakespeare and over 9 plays, Iliana has developed a deep appreciation for Shakespeare’s work and a love for acting and theatre. Iliana studied for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Level 3 Solo Shakespeare exam, and designed and taught her own 10-week drama course based on the play Hamlet to a class of 16 KLS seniors in 2024. Iliana is excited to adapt her favorite aspects of that course to an engaging summer camp format.

    Advanced Topics in Geometry 
    Taught by: Coming Soon!
    Already learned the foundations of Geometry through Khan Academy, and want to dive deeper? This class is a project-based intensive course in applications of geometry to a wide range of topics, from architecture and engineering design to urban planning, and even some coding and art! We’ll spend part of each day learning a new topic, doing collaborative problem-solving, and will spend our afternoons in the “studio” – an entirely hands-on portion of the class, directed by a math expert and guided by your passion!

    *Note: To earn high school credit for Geometry, students must register and attend both sessions (for a total of 4 weeks) to ensure that this course encompasses the same number of hours as a year-long program. Additionally, students need to complete Geometry and Trigonometry courses on Khan Academy.


    Innovate and Create: Exploring the Digital and Physical World

    Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
    A unique blend of digital and hands-on activities, students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, microcontrollers, and VR, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this class, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.


    Upper School – Details

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    Summer Program 2024 Upper School

    Important information

    Join our summer program for rising 7-11th graders and enjoy an exciting blend of learning and creativity! Students can explore cutting-edge technology in our Innovation Hub, apply geometry to fields like architecture and coding, and learn traditional and digital animation techniques. Each session concludes with a showcase where students present their completed projects to friends and family. With open studio times for flexible schedules and independent work, this summer promises to be both educational and fun!

    Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Session One: July 8–July 19
    Exhibition Night: July 19th @ 3:00 pm, parents welcome

    Session Two: July 22–August 2
    Exhibition Night: Aug. 2nd @ 3:00 pm, parents welcome

    • Animation
      • Weeks 1 & 2 Taught by: Peter Wallis, KLS Artist-In-Residence
        • Learn a variety of techniques and refine your artistic style. This course will cover both traditional and digital animation methods, providing a comprehensive exploration of the field. Through collaborative group projects, you’ll have the chance to apply what you’ve learned and see your ideas come to life in motion. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to create independent work, build a portfolio of animations, and work on a final individual project. From developing characters to mastering advanced processes like rotoscoping using Adobe software, this course offers a supportive community of fellow animators to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on the chance to bring your ideas to life through animation this summer!
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/8/2024, 10 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
      • Weeks 3 & 4 Taught by: Peter Wallis, KLS Artist-In-Residence
        • Learn a variety of techniques and refine your artistic style. This course will cover both traditional and digital animation methods, providing a comprehensive exploration of the field. Through collaborative group projects, you’ll have the chance to apply what you’ve learned and see your ideas come to life in motion. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to create independent work, build a portfolio of animations, and work on a final individual project. From developing characters to mastering advanced processes like rotoscoping using Adobe software, this course offers a supportive community of fellow animators to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on the chance to bring your ideas to life through animation this summer!
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 8/2/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/22/2024, 10 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
    • Innovate and Create
      • Weeks 1 & 2 Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
        • A unique blend of digital and hands-on activities, students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, microcontrollers, and VR, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this class, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/8/2024, 10 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
      • Weeks 3 & 4 Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
        • A unique blend of digital and hands-on activities, students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, microcontrollers, and VR, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this class, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 8/2/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/22/2024, 10 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
    • Advanced Topics in Geometry
      • Weeks 1, 2, 3 & 4 Taught by: Coming Soon!
        • Already learned the foundations of Geometry through Khan Academy, and want to dive deeper? This class is a project-based intensive course in applications of geometry to a wide range of topics, from architecture and engineering design to urban planning, and even some coding and art! We’ll spend part of each day learning a new topic, doing collaborative problem-solving, and will spend our afternoons in the “studio” – an entirely hands-on portion of the class, directed by a math expert and guided by your passion!
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 8/2/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/8/2024, 20 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $3,000.00
    • Acting
      • Weeks 1 & 2 Taught by: Iliana Flohr, KLS Alum
        • All the world’s a stage. . . . Dive into the world of Shakespeare this summer! We will engage with Shakespeare’s work through an acting lens with fun activities, theatre games, group projects, and acting outdoors. Students will explore Shakespeare’s language: poetic style, iambic pentameter rhythm, literary devices, and more. They will learn how to analyze an advanced text through memorization and performance. Students will enjoy acting out characters, directing scenes, and crafting their own scripts. Each student will develop acting abilities and their own individual performance style. As students delve into acting, they will also learn skills in voice projection, self-expression, public speaking, and teamwork.With 8 years of experience acting in American Youth Shakespeare and over 9 plays, Iliana has developed a deep appreciation for Shakespeare’s work and a love for acting and theatre. Iliana studied for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Level 3 Solo Shakespeare exam, and designed and taught her own 10-week drama course based on the play Hamlet to a class of 16 KLS seniors in 2024. Iliana is excited to adapt her favorite aspects of that course to an engaging summer camp format.
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/8/2024 until 7/19/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/8/2024, 0 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
      • Weeks 3 & 4 Taught by: Iliana Flohr, KLS Alum
        • All the world’s a stage. . . . Dive into the world of Shakespeare this summer! We will engage with Shakespeare’s work through an acting lens with fun activities, theatre games, group projects, and acting outdoors. Students will explore Shakespeare’s language: poetic style, iambic pentameter rhythm, literary devices, and more. They will learn how to analyze an advanced text through memorization and performance. Students will enjoy acting out characters, directing scenes, and crafting their own scripts. Each student will develop acting abilities and their own individual performance style. As students delve into acting, they will also learn skills in voice projection, self-expression, public speaking, and teamwork.With 8 years of experience acting in American Youth Shakespeare and over 9 plays, Iliana has developed a deep appreciation for Shakespeare’s work and a love for acting and theatre. Iliana studied for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Level 3 Solo Shakespeare exam, and designed and taught her own 10-week drama course based on the play Hamlet to a class of 16 KLS seniors in 2024. Iliana is excited to adapt her favorite aspects of that course to an engaging summer camp format.
        • Schedule: Every day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. From 7/22/2024 until 8/2/2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/22/2024, 10 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $1,500.00
    • Day of Making and Innovating
      • July 16th Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
        • A day of making and innovation at the KLS maker space! Students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and microcontrollers, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this workshop, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.
        • Schedule: On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/16/2024, 1 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $250.00
      • July 30th Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
        • A day of making and innovation at the KLS maker space! Students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and microcontrollers, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this workshop, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.
        • Schedule: On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 7/30/2024, 1 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $250.00
      • August 2nd Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
        • A day of making and innovation at the KLS maker space! Students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and microcontrollers, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this workshop, students will become the architects of the digital and physical world of tomorrow.
        • Schedule: On Friday, August 2, 2024 Khan Lab School – Villa Campus
        • Start date: 8/2/2024, 1 classes
        • Available: Available
        • Session: $250.00

    Details

    Registration
    Register your child online. Registration is first come, first served and space is limited! Families must register for a full session of camp; there are no daily sign ups. The first week of the Summer Program for K–6th grade will be three days, July 1st  through July 3rd. Subsequent weeks will be five days, Monday-Friday. Make sure to input your payment method upon registration. 

    Refund Policy
    You will be charged in full for the camp upon registration. Any cancellations or withdrawals prior to May 1st will be fully refunded. However, cancellations after May 1 will be subject to a 10% withdrawal penalty. The last day to cancel any camp is June 1. Please note that there will be no refund available for cancellations or withdrawals after June 1. There are no credits or transfers after the week of camp has started.

    Questions
    Reach out to summerwithus@kls.org or call Khan Lab School (650) 489-0071 

    Location
    Our Summer Program for Kindergarten–6th grade will be hosted at our Lower School campus at 3233 Cowper St in Palo Alto. Our Summer Program for 7–11th grade will be hosted at our Upper School campus at 1200 Villa Street in Mountain View.

    Lunch and Snacks
    Please note that KLS is a nut-free campus. Each full day participant needs to bring a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Lunch and snacks will not be provided by KLS. Please do not send food that needs to be prepared, refrigerated or heated.