Upper School Intersession 2025: Full Schedule

November 21-30 – Sign-ups/changes open. After December 1, schedules will be frozen.

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8:55am PST

Rewiring Reality: Magic, Witchcraft, & the Radical Imagination LIMITED SEATS REMAIN

Friday January 10, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST

This workshop explores magic and witchcraft as tools of the radical imagination—experimental and empowering methods for challenging the dominant narratives and systems of control in our lives and “rewiring” reality itself. Together, we’ll examine these multifaceted concepts, tracing their evolution, cultural significance, and philosophical relevance to our world today. Students will explore the intersections of magic with politics, art, and psychology, and have a chance to craft their own “spells” to confront and transform the limiting structures they encounter in their lives. No previous knowledge of the subject matter will be expected. All are welcome.

Facilitators

Joshua Gentzke

Joshua is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Monmouth College with a Ph.D. in religious studies from Stanford University. His research delves into the intersections of religion, culture, and environmental humanities, with a special interest in countercultural and alternative... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 8:55am - 11:30am PST
343B

2 Blocks

Content Category Philosophy/Social Science/Law/Politics, Equity and Social Justice, History, Literature/Communications/Performance

1:55pm PST

Let’s Go Flying - How to Fly from San Carlos to Truckee! LIMITED SEATS REMAIN

Friday January 10, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST

343B

You’ve probably been on an airplane, but have you thought of what it takes to fly one? In this Intersession, we’ll follow along on a flight from the San Carlos Airport to Truckee, and learn about all aspects of how to get a small (6-seater) airplane safely between two airports.

Coming out of the session, you should be able to answer questions such as “How do you plan for a flight between two airports?”, “How does an airplane actually work and how do you control it?”, “What are communications with Air Traffic Control like?”, “What do airplane avionics and navigation systems like?”. And hopefully you’ll be interested in the answer to “How do I learn to actually fly an airplane?”!

Facilitators

Andres Kohn

I have been a Private Pilot since 1995, and have flown to over 60 airports in California alone. I fly for fun, but also for numerous volunteer organizations including Angel Flight West, Flying Samaritans, Pilots & Paws and Amelia Air. You’ll normally find me behind the wheel... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 1:55pm - 3:10pm PST
343B

1 Block

Content Category Design Thinking/Technology/Engineering, Wellness and Life Skills, Science