Summer school is generally considered something to avoid, but the instruction scheduled for adults next week at The Chattery may change some minds. All the classes sound fun, all the teachers seem cool and there’s a Senior Skip Day built into the schedule. They’ve even designated a principal and lunch lady for the week.
In a news release, spokeswoman Sarah Cate Patten admits that summer school “typically hearkens pictures of bored students suffering through the hot days of summer inside a classroom instead of enjoying their vacation.”
The Chattery’s Adult Summer School departs from that formula with a series of virtual classes meant to offer skills and knowledge about careers, health and wellness, arts and STEM topics (science, technology, engineering, math).
In addition to classes, the education nonprofit is partnering with The Pop-Up Project to offer a virtual gym Monday through Thursday, and lunch lady Amanda Varnell from Dish T’Pass will offer meal planning ideas. Community experts will offer guidance sessions each day, including attorney Autumn Witt Boyd, who’s pulling double duty as principal.
Adult Summer School at The Chattery
› Monday, June 22: Health & PE Day. Features morning yoga, breath work, expressive arts therapy and meditation.› Tuesday, June 23: Art Day. Includes classes centered on arts and diversity, curating art and printmaking.› Wednesday, June 24: STEM Day. Includes a virtual nature walk and advice on personal finance, engineering and the science of cocktails.› Thursday, June 25: Career Day. Classes include public speaking, improv at work and a career panel.› Friday, June 26: Senior Skip Day. The week ends with a day full of fun classes designed to motivate the use of your new knowledge.