African Geography
For ages 5-7
Available spots
Service Description
African Geography is an exciting and interactive class designed for 5-7 year olds to explore the diverse and vibrant continent of Africa. Through fun activities, stories, and colorful maps, children will learn about different countries, landscapes, animals, and cultures. Prerequisites: Basic Map Skills: Familiarity with simple maps and the ability to identify basic map elements like land and water. Listening and Following Directions: Ability to listen to instructions and follow along with activities. Interest in Stories and Exploration: Curiosity about new places and enjoyment of stories about different cultures and environments. Basic Vocabulary: Understanding of simple geographical terms such as country, city, river, and mountain. Fine Motor Skills: Ability to participate in hands-on activities like coloring, cutting, and pasting. Group Participation: Willingness to engage in group activities and discussions. Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm for learning and exploring new topics. ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: Chris is a dedicated educator with a robust and diverse background in several fields. Leveraging his expertise, he has transitioned into a dynamic role in education, where he has spent over 11 years as a homeschooling parent. This unique experience has allowed him to cultivate a diverse teaching portfolio, covering a variety of subjects tailored to children of all ages. In addition to his educational endeavors in civil engineering, Chris brings valuable experience in operations management and customer service, enhancing his ability to engage effectively with students and their families. His passion for teaching and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment make him a valuable asset to any educational community.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
SCHEDULING: Akoma Cares reserves the right to cancel classes, activities, and events and provide a full refund when minimum requirements are not met. PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS: Payment is due in full before the membership is active. Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to class size limits. No refunds will be given for missed classes, activities, and events. COVID LIABILITY WAIVER: By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I or my children may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending an Akoma Cares event, activity and/or class. Such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the aforementioned event, activity and/or class may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, employees and other participants. I knowingly and freely assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at an Akoma Cares event, class, and/or activity. (“Claims”). If I or my children are presenting any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 or if any of the following applies: 1. Fever, Shortness of Breath, Loss of Sense, Taste or Smell, Dry Cough, Runny Nose, Sore Throat. 2. Exposure, to your knowledge, to the COVID-19 virus. 3. Within the last 14 days, traveled outside of the country, I, the guardian must notify Akoma Cares immediately and refrain from attending an event, class and/or activity for 10 days starting from the date of incidences numbered above. PHOTO, VIDEO OR OTHER RECORDING CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian gives consent to Akoma Cares to use images or filmed footage of events, activities and/or classes in printed materials or on the web for the purposes of promoting Akoma Cares events, activities and/or classes. Please note there is no compensation for the use of your child’s likeness in any of our materials. MEDICAL CONSENT: By signing this form the parent/guardian/student permits for medical treatment to be administered to the student by a qualified medical professional in the event of an emergency.
Contact Details
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Bush River Road, Columbia, SC, USA
akomacares@akomacares.org