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SUMMER ENRICHMENT Registration begins Monday, May 5. Register early - deadline is Friday, June 20. Click here to download the 2008 Summer Enrichment Brochure. Grades 3-5, 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Beads & Beyond: Jewelry Making (3-5) Sharon Lombardi No. 70080W      Total: $105.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $20.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Express your creativity through the art of jewelry making! Create colorful beads from polymer clay. Learn to mix the clay colors and apply design principles into making a necklace and several other pieces to take home at the end of class. Explore the symbolism behind jewelry making by looking at the Masai tribe of Africa, a culture that thrives on this ancient craft. Blooming Botanists (3-5) Juliana Potts No. 70084W     Canceled Total: $106.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $21.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Can you really grow potato eyes? Does an avocado stone really grow best in the dark? Find out the answers to these questions as you learn how to grow a garden and house plants better than ever before! Learn about the plant life around us and pick up tips for growing the biggest pumpkins, the fastest ripening tomatoes, and even your favorite exploding food – popcorn! Join in as we experiment with cloning and start a plant from seed which will grow to be taller than your parents by the end of the summer. You’ll also enjoy the fresh air as we walk around to see all of the beautiful plant life growing on campus. First Stage: Introduction to Acting (3-5) Johnna Maiorella No. 70088W      Total: $103.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $18.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am First Stage is a program designed to introduce students in grades 3-5 to the fundamentals of theater. Through a curriculum that includes drama games and improvisation, you will be encouraged to explore your creativity by using voice, body, and imagination while working with others as an ensemble. On the evening of the last day of the program, family and friends will be invited to a Student Showcase where students will perform original scenes and monologues themed as “Did I ever tell you about the time…” Sea Creatures & Sea Monsters (3-5) Paul Phillips No. 70064W      Total: $96.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $11.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Join us as we explore the underwater world. We’ll take an in-depth look at whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, and sharks. Learn about their size, behavior, and diets. You will even learn about ancient whales and sea “monsters” and the myths associated with them! Jeopardy-style reviews of material covered are conducted each Thursday. Spy Vs. Spy (3-5) Neal Herr No. 70068W     Full Total: $101.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $16.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Are you cunning, sly, or devious? If so, you may be spy material. Learn a dozen easy and amazing secret codes and how to send and receive them. Practice disguises and undercover techniques, and invent your own spy gadgets out of cereal boxes and plastic bottles. Send and receive Semaphore codes, and disguise yourself so even your parents won’t know you! Time Warp (3-5) Marie Grimmke No. 70072W     Canceled Total: $101.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $16.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Learn crafts—Victorian ornaments, a tie-dye t-shirt and more—from the Colonial period to the 1960s. Get to know how life was in the past by listening to different kinds of music and watching some videos. You’ll also help prepare and enjoy a variety of food from this time period. Learn to dance the Charleston! (Some at home parental involvement is welcomed and fun, although not necessary.) Viva Español! (3-5) Maryann Seeley No. 70076W     Canceled Total: $110.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $25.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Would you like to take an imaginary trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Come and explore the Spanish culture—learn customs, conversational phrases, vocabulary, songs, and prepare traditional Spanish snacks. Grades 3-5, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Are You Game? (3-5) Marie Grimmke No. 70096W     Canceled Total: $101.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $16.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Learn some new games or renew your interest in games you already know. Compete against your classmates individually or as a team! We’ll include a little Monopoly history, have a Clue Tournament, eat Chess pie, and work on some Hearts strategies. Play these games as you never have before! Cartoon Creations: Lights! Camera! Action! (3-5) Joan Winters No. 70107W      Total: $99.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $14.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Do you love cartoons? Have a great idea for a cartoon of your own? Now you have the opportunity to turn that idea into your very own cartoon! Using basic home camcorders, tripods, and construction paper, you can write and produce your own animated films. In this class, you will work in a small group or with a partner, to learn the entire process – from brainstorming to finished film. Not only will you have a finished cartoon to take home with you, but you will also be able to create your own films at home. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille!” Forensic Science (3-5) Joseph Biss III No. 70101W     Full Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Learn the ins and outs of forensic science. Through the cutting edge technology of DNA analysis, you’ll learn everything from the old standard of police investigation to fingerprinting. You will be doing all kinds of activities including recording the crime scene, collecting the evidence, and building a case against the bad guys! Fun With Printmaking (3-5) Lisa Colandrea No. 70103W      Total: $107.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $22.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Can you make a map good enough to find a treasure? Can you find a treasure simply from its position on a map? Learn to do orienteering, compass work, and mapmaking both indoors and out. Blind pirates, treasure hunts, games, and candy for all! The da Vinci Perspective: Drawing & Painting Nature (3-5) Betsy Krebs No. 70099W     Full Total: $106.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $21.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Capture the essence of nature’s beauty by learning the skill of observation as used by the master himself -- Leonardo! Create beautiful drawings and paintings using pen, ink, watercolor washes, and layers of color to duplicate the splendor of Mother Nature! The Science Between the Lines (3-5) Kyle McGinn No. 70094W     Canceled Total: $101.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $16.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Did you know that there are many fun and exciting scientific possibilities between the lines of your favorite books? Through the reading of stories, such as Planting a Rainbow, The Lazy Bear, and Fireflies, we will identify and perform experiments that investigate topics including chromatography, chemiluminescence, forces, and more! Each class will focus on one or two books with shared scientific themes. Treasure Maps & Hunts (3-5) Neal Herr No. 70098W     Full Total: $97.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $12.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Can you make a map good enough to find a treasure? Can you find a treasure simply from its position on a map? Learn to do orienteering, compass work, and scaling both indoors and out. Treasure hunts and candy for all! Vive Le Francais! (3-5) Maryann Seeley No. 70104W      Total: $110.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $25.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Would you like to take an imaginary trip to France or Quebec? Come and explore the French culture—learn customs, conversational phrases, vocabulary, songs, and prepare traditional French snacks. Who's in Your Food? (3-5) Juliana Potts No. 70105W      Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Have fun learning about food safety doing hands-on experiments and leaving the classroom to investigate where bacteria can be found. Discover what creepy critters are on the counters, what one finds on dirty doorknobs, how to reduce the hazard in dangerous drinks, and ultimately how to fight back! Learn which bacteria are good and bad, where to find them, and how to protect yourself. Have fun experimenting with different household cleaning products to see how effective they are. Each week you will swab a surface of your choice, incubate a Petri dish, and then compare the gross results! Grades 3-5, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. All About Horses (3-5) Joan Winters No. 70086W     Canceled Total: $97.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $12.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Have you ever “dreamed” of owning your own horse? Have you ever actually cleaned a stall? In this course you probably won’t have to shovel but you are going to learn about horsemanship from the anvil to zorse. We will explore many breeds of equine and their jobs as well as the conformation and care of horses, and careers involving horses. We’ll clean “tack”, and we may also read some of the classic horse stories or books. Experts from several equine fields will be invited to share their knowledge with the class and perhaps offer some hands-on experiences related to their fields. An Extraordinary Science Adventure (3-5) Lisa Whitman No. 70082W     Full Total: $106.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $21.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Test principles of physics and chemistry as you “play” with slime, ice cream, cola, rockets, and airplanes. Work together with others on designing catapults, hovercrafts, and parachutes. Learn to identify acids and bases as well as how to separate mixtures using paper chromatography techniques. So put on your goggles and join us for an extraordinary science adventure! Around the World in 12 Days (3-5) Sheileen Nicholson No. 70090W      Total: $103.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $18.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Visit five countries in 12 days! Travel around the world as you experience and learn about the different cultures, people, and lifestyles. You will be able to “visit” countries like Costa Rica, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, and Nigeria through hands-on activities – try on international clothing, learn various traditions and celebrations, make crafts, play games and instruments, and view children’s art. Around the world – here we go! Dragon Quest (3-5) Melissa Thomas No. 70078W      Total: $101.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $16.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Join us for an adventure! In this course you will learn about the history of dragons in different cultures throughout time as well as the dragons of today. Visit far-flung corners of the world: China, Indonesia, medieval England, and the lands of fantasy. Discover dragons through stories, art projects, films, history, and games. We’ll end with creating your own medieval banners and shields decorated with dragon designs for our medieval banquet. Are you ready for a Dragon Quest? Gliders: You Build 'Em, You Fly 'Em (3-5) Christopher Fingland No. 70074W      Total: $105.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $20.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Design and build your own balsa wood and tissue paper gliders. In addition to your own glider, as a class you will build a group glider, larger in size and complexity. Introduction to Robotics With LEGOS (3-5) Brian Christiansen No. 70066W     Full Total: $126.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $41.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Build a robot! In this introduction to problem solving and robotics, you will work in teams to solve a series of increasingly complex problems by designing, constructing, and programming robots to perform assigned tasks. Using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Construction Kit, you will be introduced to computer science and robotics, the basic elements of programming, and you’ll get a chance to develop or fine tune your problem-solving skills. The Animal Kingdom (3-5) Joseph Biss III No. 70070W      Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Come and explore the animal kingdom starting with creatures like insects and worms and ending up with creatures like you—mammals. Living animals will be examined to identify the characteristics of each group. Learn each animal’s life history and how it interacts with other animals and humans. Activities will include nature walks around campus to collect buckets of mud to see what you can find. Grades 6-9, 8:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Cartoon Creations: Lights! Camera! Action! (6-9) Joan Winters No. 70085W      Total: $99.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $14.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Do you love cartoons? Have a great idea for a cartoon of your own? Now you have the opportunity to turn that idea into your very own cartoon! Using basic home camcorders, tripods, and construction paper, you can write and produce your own animated films. In this class, you will work in a small group or with a partner, to learn the entire process – from brainstorming to finished film. Not only will you have a finished cartoon to take home with you, but you will also be able to create your own films at home. “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille!” Clay Animation for Beginners (6-9) Christopher Fingland No. 70073W      Total: $113.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $28.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Learn about the fun and exciting world of clay animation. In this course, you will work in groups to learn how to create clay animation using computers and clay. This is a great course for the artist, the writer, the entertainer, the comedian, the actor, and the creative thinker. Create something and see it come alive using animation. Creating With Stained Glass (6-9) Claire Griffith No. 70069W     Full Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Learn the art of creating stained glass objects. Experience handling and cutting glass to fit a pattern, polishing (grinding) and foiling the pieces, then soldering and finishing the pieces. You’ll create unique stained glass pieces to take home. Extreme Science (6-9) Kyle McGinn No. 70081W      Total: $109.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $24.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Does science class usually put you to sleep? If so, you need to experience Extreme Science! Devoted to hands-on experimentation and occasional problem-solving, we will engage in activities such as making rock candy, oscillating reactions, creating polymers, racing air gliders, and much more. But that’s not all! Energetic lessons are sprinkled with humor and song to maximize learning in a fun and unique way. It’s 6.02 X 1023 times the fun of ordinary science! Forensic Science (6-9) Joseph Biss III No. 70065W      Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Learn the ins and outs of forensic science. Through the cutting edge technology of DNA analysis, you’ll learn everything from the old standard of police investigation to fingerprinting. You will be doing all kinds of activities including recording the crime scene, collecting the evidence, and building a case against the bad guys! Introduction to Robotics With LEGOS (6-9) Brian Christiansen No. 70077W      Total: $126.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $41.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Build a robot! In this introduction to problem solving and robotics, you will work in teams to solve a series of increasingly complex problems by designing, constructing, and programming robots to perform assigned tasks. Using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Construction Kit, you will be introduced to computer science and robotics, the basic elements of programming, and you’ll get a chance to develop or fine tune your problem-solving skills. Oil Painting: Techniques of the Masters (6-9) Betsy Krebs No. 70089W      Total: $106.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $21.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 8:15am-10:15am Ever wonder how the masters of art manage to create images that evoke deep feeling and thought? Explore these techniques to learn how to create beautiful images through color and style. In this class, you will be able to complete three paintings in three different styles. Grades 6-9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Adventure Challenge Experience (6-9) Jaime Iadicicco No. 70102W     Full Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm With names like Cat Walk, Dangle Duo, Spiders Web, Team Triangle, and Mohawk Walk, this course consists of a series of high and low rope adventure activities. Group exercises are done to build trust among class members and pave the way for the more adventurous activities. All activities are designed to build leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; empower individual participants; and encourage self reflection. Traverse a high balance beam and climb a giant ladder, both suspended in the trees thirty feet off the ground. Soar through the air on the Flying Squirrel, climb our rock climbing wall, and work as a team to balance a giant teeter-totter and cross a tight wire walk. Sound fun and challenging? We didn’t even mention the molten lava and giant peanut butter pit! The philosophy of “Challenge by Choice,” or emphasis on cooperation rather than competition and support rather than performance pressure, is emphasized throughout the course. Adventure Challenge Experience takes place outdoors on the ACC high and low ropes Adventure Challenge Course, weather permitting. Please dress appropriately for the weather and time of year. Beads & Beyond: Jewelry Making (6-9) Sharon Lombardi No. 70097W      Total: $105.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $20.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Express your creativity through the art of jewelry making! Create colorful beads from polymer clay. Learn to mix the clay colors and apply design principles into making a necklace and several other pieces to take home at the end of class. Explore the symbolism behind jewelry making by looking at the Masai tribe of Africa, a culture that thrives on this ancient craft. Introduction to Robotics With LEGOS (6-9) Brian Christiansen No. 70095W      Total: $126.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $41.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Build a robot! In this introduction to problem solving and robotics, you will work in teams to solve a series of increasingly complex problems by designing, constructing, and programming robots to perform assigned tasks. Using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Construction Kit, you will be introduced to computer science and robotics, the basic elements of programming, and you’ll get a chance to develop or fine tune your problem-solving skills. Model Airplane Building (6-9) Christopher Fingland No. 70106W      Total: $112.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $27.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Using balsa wood and tissue paper, you will build your own scale model airplane. You’ll learn the basics of aerodynamics and develop fine motor skills, superior patience, and concentration. We’ll finish up by flying our planes. Mystery Solved 2008 (6-9) Paul Phillips No. 70093W     Full Total: $96.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $11.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm You will portray attorneys, suspects, and witnesses in mock trials based on historical crimes or literary mysteries. Sherlock Holmes mysteries are always featured. All new cases for 2008! Next Stage: Rehearsal and Performance of a One-Act Play (6-9) Johnna Maiorella No. 70091W     Full Total: $106.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $21.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Next Stage is a performance program designed for new and skilled actors. During our three weeks together, you will audition and rehearse for a one-act play entitled The Bachelorettes, a hilarious spoof of silly TV reality shows. During the rehearsal process, you will learn to use your voice, body, and acting tactics to create your individual characters and work as an ensemble. On the evening of the last day of the program, family and friends will be invited to a Student Showcase where students will perform the play. Wordweavers (6-9) Melissa Thomas No. 70100W      Total: $97.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $12.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 10:30am-12:30pm Come and play with words! As a wordweaver, you will have fun with word games, such as Boggle and Balderdash, anagrams, cryptograms, and brain teasers. Learn to create word art, try out ancient storytelling traditions, write poetry, create short stories, and more! As a class, you will also publish a summer literary magazine and enjoy an Author Celebration. Do you have a story to tell? Grades 6-9, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Beginning Rock Climbing (6-9) Jaime Iadicicco No. 70071W     Full Total: $111.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $26.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm Climb to new heights in this introductory-level rock climbing course. Learn about basic rock climbing techniques, safety procedures, and equipment. All necessary equipment will be provided. Experience the thrill of rock climbing – indoors and outdoors. Please note: • Students registering for this course will be required to attend a screening session on the evening of Monday, June 9. • Students will be taken off-campus to experience outdoor rock climbing – when and how often will be at the discretion of the instructors. Dog Fun 101 (6-9) Helen Bemis No. 70075W      Total: $96.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $11.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm How would you like to have a closer relationship with your dog? Learn how to have fun with your dog and discover the many phases of knowledge possessed by your beloved pet! In addition to learning the clicker method of dog training, you will also learn about dog health, other training methods, how to play with your dog, and so much more! Area professionals who work with dogs will visit the class to share information on career opportunities that involve working with dogs. Let's Make Sculptures (6-9) Lisa Colandrea No. 70067W      Total: $100.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $15.00 Monday-Thursday, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm This creative class features 12 unique sculpting projects plus numerous variations that will fire up your imagination! You will learn techniques that will help you to produce sculptures of your own design through open-minded, open-ended projects. Mystery Solved 2008 (6-9) Paul Phillips No. 70079W     Full Total: $96.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $11.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm You will portray attorneys, suspects, and witnesses in mock trials based on historical crimes or literary mysteries. Sherlock Holmes mysteries are always featured. All new cases for 2008! Vive Le Francais, Part Deux! (6-9) Maryann Seeley No. 70083W      Total: $110.00 12 sessions Tuition: $85.00 Fee: $25.00 Mondays-Thursdays, July 7-July 24, 2008, 1:00pm-3:00pm This is the French course that enriches and continues your knowledge of the French language and culture. Whether or not you’ve taken another foreign language course, you will love the dialogues, storytelling, popular music, and sampling of famous French snacks. Come along for the adventure. Imagine yourself at the Place Jacques Cartier in Montréal or on the Champs d’Élysées in Paris. C’est magnifique!

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