Summer Enrichment Program

Registration: To register for Summer Enrichment and/or the Culinary Arts Baking Camp, use our online registration request form.
 

Since 1982, SUNY Adirondack has provided learning opportunities for area students through our Summer Enrichment Program. Browse this year’s offerings below!

 
 
QUICK LINKS
 
For students entering grades 4-6
For students entering grades 7-10
For students entering grades 11-12 or recent graduates
Scholarships
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4-6
8:15 TO 10:15 A.M.
 
 
American Sign Language (ASL) for Beginners
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
This beginners’ course will teach basic signs and conversations of American Sign Language (ASL). Through games and activities, you’ll learn the alphabet, fingerspell your own name and play ASL bingo. Also, learn ASL signs for new vocabulary words. Learn the signs for animals, numbers, math activities, opposites, facial expressions, feelings and much more! Eventually, you will learn to have small conversations with each other in ASL. You’ll know enough sign language by the end of the course to be able to tell a short story, as well as show off your skills during the showcase event.
 
The instructor, Colette Steves, has certification through the American Sign Language Teachers Association and teaches ASL courses at SUNY Adirondack.
 
Instructor: Colette Steves
Price: $189 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 70003
 
 
 
Exploring Robotics & Drones (Grades 4-6) NEW!
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Students taking this course will explore coding activities using Sphero BOLT, Root Robots and drones. The first week of this class will focus on water, paint and more with Spheros. The second week, we will work with drones in flight. During the final week, class will involve writing and designs with Root Robots. Students will have an opportunity to earn their recreational drone flying TRUST certificates.
 
Instructor: Carole Geruso
Price: $145
CRN: 70017
 
 
 
Creative Possibilities with Posca Paint Markers NEW!
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Paint markers are one of the most versatile drawing materials available. They can be blended, layered and applied to almost any surface you can imagine! Explore the many possibilities of Posca paint markers and their abilities on a variety of surfaces. Paint on rocks, create dot mandalas, make a collaborative mural with painted individual canvas boards, draw Zentangle patterns on bisque ceramic pots, design customized graffiti name tote bags and more. We will explore different colors, marker applications and various subject matters on the items we paint. Most of these items will be usable or displayable, so students and their families can enjoy their creations for many years to come!
 
Instructor: Miranda Kent
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70018
 
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4-6
10:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
 
 
3D/Wearable Art (Grades 4-6)
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
This 3D-based course covers working with a variety of mediums that engage and challenge hand-building skills, including clay and jewelry construction, tie-dyeing clothing and creating usable hanging planters. The diverse work from this course will help students begin to develop an advanced art portfolio that can assist them in creative endeavors, and have new cool artwork they can wear, share or promote to others! All art materials are provided in class.
 
Instructor: Miranda Kent
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70004
 
 
 
Reiki & Meditation: The Art of Self-Healing (Grades 4-6) NEW!
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Join Reiki Master Teacher Karie Provanchie of MonkeyBee Reiki in exploring the art of self-healing through various energetic practices such as sound, nature and meditation. Learn how to engage reiki — or universal energy — and guide your mind and body into a state of relaxation. This practice allows you to reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions and improve your natural ability to heal yourself. Students will take home tools to support their practice and will receive Reiki Level I certification.
 
Instructor: Karie Provanchie, MonkeyBee Reiki
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70019
 
 
 
The Wonderful World of Science 
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Spark an interest in science with hands-on experiments and inquiry-based learning, and conduct experiments/activities from multiple branches of science each week.
 
  • Ecology — Learn about coral reefs, an amazing ecosystem in our oceans. Explore Nemo’s home, and examine which organisms make the reefs their habitats and how humans are engineering structures to help protect and conserve these beautiful landscapes.
  • Forensic Science — Play the role of a detective and use forensic tests to solve the case of a missing cookie. Examine how to properly collect evidence and conduct hair analysis, fingerprinting and more!
  • Anatomy & Physiology — Discover the human body, one of the most complex machines. Explore different body systems with fun-filled activities. Our final investigation will be a frog dissection.
 
Instructor: Lea Houle
Price: $165 (Course price includes a $20 materials fee.)
CRN: 70006  
 
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4-6
1 TO 3 P.M.
 
 
Let’s Go to Mars NEW!
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Discover the challenges engineers and scientists face in reaching and living on a distant and inhospitable planet: Mars. Work with a team to apply technologies developed for space travel and living in extreme environments to design a future Martian colony. Create models and perform physical science experiments in a lab to help understand how to travel to and live on Mars, and use your scientist’s notebook to record diagrams and observations about rockets and building structures, culminating in a colony designed by you and your team. Let’s go to Mars!
 
Instructor: Linda Fusco, Ph.D.
Price: $175 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 70020
 
 
 
Forensics (Grades 4-6)
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Explore the intriguing field of forensic science with topics such as criminal profiling, hair and fabric analysis, fingerprinting, DNA extraction on a banana, blood typing, blood spatter, decoding messages, ink chromatography, vehicle identification, polymers, casting footprints, soil and pollen examination, and more.
 
Instructor: Karen Waters
Price: $155 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 70008
 
 
 
Pokémon Battle Arena
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Pokémon Battle Arena celebrates and explores all things Pokémon! This course will train you to become the ultimate Pokémon master in the Battle Arena card game. Explore different types of Pokémon and their abilities. Through two-person game play, learn the intricate moves involved in the Pokémon Battle Arena card game. Who will you choose?
 
Instructor: Lea Houle
Price: $155 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)  
CRN: 70007
 
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7-10
8:15 TO 10:15 A.M.
 

 

Color Concepts NEW!
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
This fun course in color theory begins with the essentials of color mixing, then explores common color schemes used by artists and designers. The course will conclude with an analysis of the psychology of color.
 
Instructor: Katherine Patterson, SUNY Adirondack adjunct
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70014
 
 
 
Magic: The Gathering NEW!
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
“Magic: The Gathering” is a tabletop card game. Take on the role of a Planeswalker — a powerful wizard — and battle with other players by casting spells, using artifacts and summoning creatures. “Magic: The Gathering” combines deep strategy, gorgeous art, fantastical stories and a vibrant fan community. Come join the fun!
 
Instructor: Lea Houle
Price: $159 (Course price includes a $15 materials fee.)
CRN: 70013
 
 
 
Reiki & Meditation: The Art of Self-Healing (Grades 7-10) NEW!
8:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Join Reiki Master Teacher Karie Provanchie of MonkeyBee Reiki in exploring the art of self-healing through various energetic practices such as sound, nature and meditation. Learn how to engage reiki — or universal energy — and guide your mind and body into a state of relaxation. This practice allows you to reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions and improve your natural ability to heal yourself. Students will take home tools to support their practice and will receive Reiki Level I certification.
 
Instructor: Karie Provanchie, MonkeyBee Reiki
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70021   
 
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7-10
10:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M.
 
 
Exploring Robotics & Drones (Grades 7-10) NEW!
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Students taking this course will explore coding activities using Sphero BOLT, Root Robots and drones. The first week of this class will focus on water, paint and more with Spheros. The second week, we will work with drones in flight. During the final week, class will involve writing and designs with Root Robots. Students will have an opportunity to earn their recreational drone flying TRUST certificates.
 
Instructor: Carole Geruso
Price: $145
CRN: 70016
 
 
 
Portraiture NEW!
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Study facial anatomy from a full-frontal view, as well as three-quarter view and profile, and then learn to apply the full value scale to drawings, as well as texture and color in a limited palette.
 
We will begin sketching in pencil, then move on to drawing in charcoal and painting with acrylic paint. Most of our studies will be done from life, either drawing each other or ourselves in a mirror. Some supplemental drawings will be made by copying anatomical sketches or works of famous artists.
 
Instructor: Katherine Patterson, SUNY Adirondack adjunct
Price: $175 (Course price includes a $30 materials fee.)
CRN: 70022
 
 
 
Forensics (Grades 7-10)
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Explore the intriguing field of forensic science with topics such as criminal profiling, hair and fabric analysis, fingerprinting, DNA extraction on a banana, blood typing, blood spatter, decoding messages, ink chromatography, vehicle identification, polymers, casting footprints, soil examination and more.
 
Instructor: Karen Waters
Price: $155 (Course price includes a $10 materials fee.)
CRN: 70010
 
 
 

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7-10
1 TO 3 P.M. | QUEENSBURY CAMPUS
 
 
3D/Wearable Art (Grades 7-10)
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
This 3D-based course covers working with a variety of mediums that engage and challenge hand-building skills, including clay and jewelry construction, tie-dyeing clothing and creating usable hanging planters. Produce work that is functional, exciting to make and offers many avenues of personalization. The diverse work from this course will help students begin to develop an advanced art portfolio that can assist them in creative endeavors, and have new cool artwork they can wear, share or promote to others!
 
Instructor: Miranda Kent
Price: $169 (Course price includes a $25 materials fee.)
CRN: 70005
 
 
 
Introduction to “Dungeons & Dragons”
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Learn how to play “Dungeons & Dragons,” the world’s most popular table-top role-playing game (TTRPG). Problem solve and engage in cooperative teamwork while crawling through a dungeon, building a character, casting spells and learning about d20s.
 
Instructor: John Hills
Price: $145
CRN: 70012
 
 
 
Radio-Controlled (RC) Racing Cars NEW!
1 to 3 p.m. | Queensbury campus
 
Have a “rally” good time immersed in the world of hobby-grade radio-controlled vehicles and rally racing! Work in teams to assemble, modify and build RC cars and trucks to race on an elaborate rally-style racecourse. This course will be divided between indoor workshop time and outdoor racing time. Students will be supervised in using hand and power tools. No previous experience with RC cars is necessary.
 
Instructor: Craig Vollkommer, Pop-Up Rally
Price: $185 (Course price includes a $40 materials fee.)
CRN: 70023 
 
 

CULINARY ARTS BAKING CAMP
 
Culinary Arts Baking Camp NEW!
July 12 to Aug. 2, 2024 
Fridays | SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts Center, Glens Falls
 
Grades 4-6: 9 a.m. to noon (CRN 70009)
Grades 7-10: 1 to 4 p.m. (CRN 70024)
 
Join SUNY Adirondack faculty chef Dynia Mariano on a culinary baking adventure this summer. Young cooks will enjoy hands-on baking experiences, getting a foundation in baking basics. Students will learn how to bake different varieties of breads, pies and cakes, and understand the science of how different ingredients interact with each other in baked products. Students will also experience creativity in cake decorating. Young chefs will work in the state-of-the art Culinary Arts facility and teaching kitchen at Seasoned restaurant in downtown Glens Falls. Under expert instruction, and with access to incredible locally sourced ingredients, Culinary Arts Baking Camp will help students become more creative and confident bakers.
 
Please note:
  • The Culinary Arts Center is a facility that processes nuts and other allergens. When registering for this program, indicate any food allergies on the Medical Release Form.
  • Students must be dropped off no more than 15 minutes before the start of the program, and students must be picked up promptly after the course ends. There is no before or after care for this course.
  • Students will use cutting utensils and cooking elements in these classes.
  • Students should bring an apron or old shirt and something to secure hair back.
 
Instructor: Chef Dynia Mariano, SUNY Adirondack Culinary Arts
Price: $155 (Course price includes a $45 materials fee.)
 
 

Faculty Assistant & Summer Enrichment Office Assistant Program
Volunteer opportunity
 
Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend a few weeks of your summer? If you are a student entering grades 11-12, or a recent graduate, you can participate in our Summer Enrichment Program as a faculty assistant or Summer Enrichment office assistant.
 
Faculty assistants have an opportunity to volunteer as an assistant with a Summer Enrichment faculty member in an area of interest, working with kids and helping them learn. Summer Enrichment office assistants volunteer at the Continuing Education office and assist with the program. At the end of the program, you will receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation. Gain valuable experience building your resume! Contact our office at conted@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2238 and we’ll send you an application.
 
 

SCHOLARSHIPS
 
Summer Enrichment Scholarships Available
Limited scholarship funds are available for Summer Enrichment classes based on financial need. Students must be registered for one or more Summer Enrichment courses before their scholarship requests can be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To request a scholarship application, contact SUNY Adirondack Continuing Education at conted@sunyacc.edu or 518-743-2238.