Current Workshops
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Announcement
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In the upcoming period, we are announcing 8 workshops (taken from our 8 core programs).

Please contact us for the exact dates of the workshops.
 
‍For School-Aged Children: We kindly ask parents of schoolchildren to provide us with their child's school schedule (shift times and school they attend) so that we can plan transportation accordingly. Please let us know if you prefer to arrange transportation on your own.

‍For Preschool Children: It’s simple – instead of going to kindergarten, you can bring your child to Cozy Cloud's workshop.

‍Workshop registration is open now, please contact us to register.
Registration is individual, per workshop.

‍Schedule:
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‍Arrival: 07:30 - 09:00
Workshop starts: 09:00
Workshop ends: 16:00
Child pickup: 16:00 - 17:30
The arrival time for school-aged children will be determined later based on individual schedule.

‍Workshop 5 is an evening workshop and follows a different schedule (see description under Workshop 5).
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‍Abbreviated Daily Schedule:
‍09:00 Breakfast
11:00 Practical workshop session
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Rest or nap
14:00 Practical workshop session
15:00 Snack
Breaks will be organized as outdoor activities in the yard or on the terrace, based on the educator’s assessment (depending on the day’s temperature and children’s concentration).

Workshop 1: Little Photographers

Learning Objectives:
‍- Understand basic photography concepts such as composition, lighting, and perspective.
- Develop skills for taking different types of photos (nature, portraits, thematic photography).
- Encourage creativity through photography.
- Stimulate children to think about the message they want to convey through their photos.
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‍Practical Part:
‍Creating personalized photo albums as lasting memories and showcasing their work using both instant color cameras and black-and-white photo printers.
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Workshop 2: Sensory Integration

Learning Objectives:
- Stimulate sensory responses that help children process and accept various tactile stimuli.
- Improve socio-emotional development, flexibility, and self-regulation through sensory integration exercises.
- Develop fine and gross motor skills. Encourage proper foot development and prevent flat feet.

Practical Part:
- Activity “See, Touch, and Feel” – warm-up exercises.
- Balance, coordination, and sensory stimulation with orthopedic puzzles and spiky balls.
- “Magical Journey Through the World of Senses” – independent or group work in specially set-up sensory activity   centers (sensory and tactile pools, oasis of natural scents, etc.).

Workshop 3: Playing Tennis (in collaboration with The Tennis Club)

Learning Objectives:
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- Engage in sports activities on the tennis court when children are rested and the courts are less crowded.
- Develop coordination, balance, and fine motor skills.
- Learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation through mutual support and collective learning.
- Foster a love for sports, encourage healthy living, and establish daily exercise habits.

‍Practical Part:
‍Visit to an indoor tennis court and a 1-hour group training session with a tennis instructor (group of 5 children).

Duration of training on the court: 1 hour (remaining hours spent at Cozy Cloud).

Workshop 4: Discover the Secrets of Nature Through a Microscope

Learning Objectives:
- Learn about various types of autumn leaves and their characteristics.
- Learn about the importance of the ecosystem and the photosynthesis process at a level suitable for children.
- Get introduced to using a microscope and understand its importance in scientific research.
- Promote teamwork through shared activities, exploration, and learning.

Practical Part:
Observe objects through the microscope and stimulate creativity by drawing and interpreting microscopic details of leaves and other natural elements.

Workshop 5: A Night Under the Stars with a Telescope

Arrival: 18:00 - 18:30
Workshop start: 18:30
Workshop end: 22:00

‍Learning Objectives:
- Educate children about stars, planets, and space through both theory and practice using a telescope.
- Inspire curiosity and an exploratory spirit by observing stars and asking questions about the universe.
- Create an unforgettable experience for children with a pajama party and star-gazing session to connect with nature   and the cosmos in a fun way.

‍Practical Part:
- Stargazing and observing the moon through a telescope.
- Conducting experiments on the movement of celestial bodies and the path of light.

Workshop 6: Music Workshop at the Music Studio
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This workshop is being designed by a piano professor who will tailor a unique music workshop for us. More details will be provided soon, but we are open for registrations for this special workshop in the meantime.

Duration of the music workshop at the studio: 1 hour (remaining hours spent at Cozy Cloud).

Workshop 7: Hello Emotions
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
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- Identify situations that trigger specific emotions.
- Understand that the same emotion can manifest in different ways.
- Recognize the need for empathy toward others.
- Accept that emotions are neither good nor bad, but simply are what they are.
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‍Bonus:
‍Advice for parents:
- “How to help a child overcome fear,”
- "How to handle nightmares",
- "How to deal with a child’s refusal to cooperate, and recognize emotional triggers".

Practical instructions and written materials for parents on Progressive Muscle Relaxation techniques.

‍Practical Part:
‍Through emotion boxes, colored cards, and “faces with emotions,” children will learn about emotions and how to process negative feelings. We practice progressive muscle relaxation exercises (a technique recommended by psychologists for calming anxious children).

Workshop 8: A Play for Parents with Recitations and Acting
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Once we meet all our members and the children get to know each other better and we become a great team, we plan to surprise the parents with a special performance. For now, we’ll keep the details a secret! This workshop is free.