SCS Day Workshops

Registration for certain workshops will be held in 5th Floor Wean Lobby (across from La Prima Expresso) from Wednesday (1/28) to Friday (1/30), 11am-5pm.

Please visit the Schedule page for the location and times of these workshops.
Children under adult supervision are welcome to attend workshops as well as other activities.
Magic Workshop featuring Steven Rudich
Come be amazed by Professor Steven Rudich, the Magician Scholar! He will transform you from novice to miracle worker in 60 minutes! In this hands-on magic seminar you will learn the world's most ancient methods of teletransportation, balls disappear here and reappear there, sometimes into the hands of the spectator. You will leave this workshop with some real magic equipment and the skill to use it. We can guarantee you'll be amazed by his assortment of magic tricks!

This workshop has been filled!

Origami Workshop
Learn how to make simple and fun creations with Cecily Heiner. Materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Come to this fun workshop and amaze your friends with your artistic skills!

In order to participate in this workshop please stop by the SCS Day booth to register.

Karate Workshop
Participants will be taught some simple karate moves as well as the ideas behind the actions they are making. There will be a limit of around 10 to 15 people for the workshop. Participants must be sure to wear comfortable clothing that they can move in.
Yoga Workshop
YOGA?! If that sounds like an intriguing new word to add to your vocab list, then stop by to find out what it is. Get an entertaining and highly relaxing hour-long beginner's insight into yogic philosophy. The session also includes some very basic exercises, so please be dressed accordingly.
Swing Dancing Workshop
Come learn how to swing dance. This fun and easy dance is simple to learn and a great way to meet people. Dance experience is not needed, just enthusiasm and the desire to learn! Partners will be rotated throughout the lesson, so feel free to come without one. As an added bonus, all workshop participants will be eligible for a $3 discount for a dance (with live band) that night at Swing City.

In order to participate in this workshop be sure to register at the SCS Day booth.

A Chess Competition
Join us on SCS day for a relaxed game of chess. Fun chess sets, prizes, and flexible time slots to play are just a few of the reasons to participate in this fun workshop.

Please visit this link to view the rules and guidelines of the tournament.
Logistics for the tournament:
Registration : Participants need to sign up at the booth. (more information to come)
Dress Code : Neat casual. No shorts and sleeveless please.
Prizes : (more information to come)
Contact : Hui Lin Chin (hlc@andrew.cmu.edu)
  Spencer M. Whitman (swhitman@andrew.cmu.edu)

Registration for the chess competition will only be open Wednesday and Thursday at the SCS Day booth, so make sure you get to the booth on one of those days!

DDR and other games
Get up and move! Learn to play music simulation games like DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) and Taiko no Tatsujin (a game based on traditional Japanese drumming). You'll get a bit of exercise, look a little silly, and have a lot of fun. This workshop is intended for complete novices, but more experienced players are welcome to come and help others.