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Summer at College for Kids… just the right mix of challenging material and fun hands-on activities to keep children intellectually stimulated and happy throughout the summer. cOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CLASSES (See inside for details) Web Page Design grades 4-5 7/11-7/11 12:30-3:30PM Web Page Design grades 6-8 7/11-7/15 9:00-12:00 Keyboarding grades 4-7 7/18-7/22 9:00-12:00 Keyboarding grades 5-8 7/25-7/29 9:00-12:00 Keyboarding grades 4-7 8/1-8/5 9:00-12:00 Flash Animation grades 6-8 7/25-7/29 12:30-3:30 Flash Animation grades 4-5 7/18-7/22 12:30-3:30 Create Video Games grades 4-5 7/25-7/29 12:30-3:00 Create Video Games grades 6-8 7/25-7/29 9:30-12:00 Create Video Games grades 4-5 8/1-8/5 9:30-12:00 Create Video Games grades 6-8 8/1-8/5 12:30-3:00 Create Video Games grades 6-8 8/8-8/12 9:00-12:00 SUMMER 2011 REGISTRATION BEGINS NOW! REGISTER EARLY NCC – COLLEGE FOR KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM JUly 5-AUGUST 12, 2011 Weekly Classes: For children entering grades 1-9. Classes run Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Please pack a healthy snack for your child everyday. (PLEASE NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT PRODUCTS!) Make sure you indicate your child’s allergies or medical information on the registration form. Medical Forms are required and must be received prior to the start of class. Physician medical forms can be used or medical form can be found online at www.ncc.commnet.edu. Click on Extended Studies and then College for Kids. Physicals must have been completed within the past 3 years. Lunch Supervision: We do not provide supervised lunch. Parents must accompany children to and from class and sign out at the end of each session. No class on Monday, July 4th, 2011 Refund Policy: Refunds may be made up to two weeks before the start of class. After that, $50 per class cancellation fee unless there is a medical reason or unusual circumstance. QUESTIONS? please CALL: 203-857-7080 IMPORTANT REMINDERS Karen Greene, A.E.A., A.F.T.R.A., S.A.G., has sung, acted and danced on Broadway. She has produced and directed shows, and has appeared on stage, television and radio. For the past twenty years she has given private voice lessons to hundreds of Fairfield County residents. Peter Kinahan is a math specialist in the Stamford School System who uses non-tradi- tional ways to get kids excited about math. Denise Lovett is a published author of novels and short stories, an editor, and a former journalist. She has taught creative writing to children, young adults, undergraduates, and community college learners. Mercedes Arenberg trained as a fashion designer and a visual artist and has designed and created her own line of clothing. She combines her fashion and art expertise in the creation of clothes and artwork, as well as teaching. Jerry Craft is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist. He is the creator of the comic strip Mama’s Boyz. Alex Eydelman is a Russian Chess Master who teaches in school programs throughout Fairfield County. Luke Forshaw is the Technology Integration Specialist for Darien Public Schools. Jane Grech is an accomplished pattern- maker and couture seamstress. She attend- ed FIT and added teaching to her repertoire. instructors Betsy Nagurney, M.L.S., has taught technol- ogy in the Stamford School System for over 30 years and integrates technology into the academic discipline. Play-Well TEKnologies using LEGO build- ing systems: the Play-Well faculty teach kids the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, math, physics, architecture and design. Jane Rosenzweig taught language arts in the Norwalk School System for over 30 years and is a member of the CT Writing Project. Bronwyn Ryan is an elementary educator for the Stamford Pubilc Schools. Tisha Saffa is a middle school math teacher who has helped kids love math for the past 10 years. She has taught for the Darien Public Schools, Rowayton Elementary School, and NCC’s College for Kids. Hedy Siegel is the library media specialist at Newfield Elementary School in Stamford. Teresa Ringkamp is a freelance artist who teaches and exhibits throughout Fairfield County. Rebecca Vaccarro teaches throughout Farifield County and has a degree The Hartt School of Music. Elizabeth Williams has worked in the gar- ment industry for 20 years as a designer/ merchandiser and is an educator in Norwalk. Jeanne Yusko is an instructor trainer with the American Red Cross.

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Summer at College for Kids… just the right mix of challengingmaterial and fun hands-on activities to keep children

intellectually stimulated and happy throughout the summer.

cOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CLASSES

(See inside for details)Web Page Design grades 4-5 7/11-7/11 12:30-3:30PMWeb Page Design grades 6-8 7/11-7/15 9:00-12:00Keyboarding grades 4-7 7/18-7/22 9:00-12:00Keyboarding grades 5-8 7/25-7/29 9:00-12:00Keyboarding grades 4-7 8/1-8/5 9:00-12:00Flash Animation grades 6-8 7/25-7/29 12:30-3:30Flash Animation grades 4-5 7/18-7/22 12:30-3:30Create Video Games grades 4-5 7/25-7/29 12:30-3:00Create Video Games grades 6-8 7/25-7/29 9:30-12:00Create Video Games grades 4-5 8/1-8/5 9:30-12:00Create Video Games grades 6-8 8/1-8/5 12:30-3:00Create Video Games grades 6-8 8/8-8/12 9:00-12:00

SUMMER 2011 REGISTRATION BEGINS NOW! REGISTER EARLY

NCC – COLLEGE FOR KIDSSUMMER PROGRAMJUly 5-AUGUST 12, 2011

• Weekly Classes: For children entering grades 1-9. Classes run Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Please pack a healthy snack for your child everyday. (PLEASE NO PEANUTS OR PEANUT PRODUCTS!) Make sure you indicate your child’s allergies or medical information on the registration form.

• Medical Forms are required and must be received prior to the start of class. Physician medical forms can be used or medical form can be found online at www.ncc.commnet.edu. Click on Extended Studies and then College for Kids. Physicals must have been completed within the past 3 years.

• Lunch Supervision: We do not provide supervised lunch. Parents must accompany children to and from class and sign out at the end of each session.

• No class on Monday, July 4th, 2011

• Refund Policy: Refunds may be made up to two weeks before the start of class. After that, $50 per class cancellation fee unless there is a medical reason or unusual circumstance.

QUESTIONS?please CALL: 203-857-7080

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Karen Greene, A.E.A., A.F.T.R.A., S.A.G., has sung, acted and danced on Broadway. She has produced and directed shows, and has appeared on stage, television and radio. For the past twenty years she has given private voice lessons to hundreds of Fairfield County residents.Peter Kinahan is a math specialist in the Stamford School System who uses non-tradi-tional ways to get kids excited about math.Denise Lovett is a published author of novels and short stories, an editor, and a former journalist. She has taught creative writing to children, young adults, undergraduates, and community college learners.

Mercedes Arenberg trained as a fashion designer and a visual artist and has designed and created her own line of clothing. She combines her fashion and art expertise in the creation of clothes and artwork, as well as teaching.Jerry Craft is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist. He is the creator of the comic strip Mama’s Boyz.Alex Eydelman is a Russian Chess Master who teaches in school programs throughout Fairfield County.Luke Forshaw is the Technology Integration Specialist for Darien Public Schools.Jane Grech is an accomplished pattern-maker and couture seamstress. She attend-ed FIT and added teaching to her repertoire.

instructors

Betsy Nagurney, M.L.S., has taught technol-ogy in the Stamford School System for over 30 years and integrates technology into the academic discipline.Play-Well TEKnologies using LEGO build-ing systems: the Play-Well faculty teach kids the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, math, physics, architecture and design.Jane Rosenzweig taught language arts in the Norwalk School System for over 30 years and is a member of the CT Writing Project.Bronwyn Ryan is an elementary educator for the Stamford Pubilc Schools.

Tisha Saffa is a middle school math teacher who has helped kids love math for the past 10 years. She has taught for the Darien Public Schools, Rowayton Elementary School, and NCC’s College for Kids.Hedy Siegel is the library media specialist at Newfield Elementary School in Stamford.Teresa Ringkamp is a freelance artist who teaches and exhibits throughout Fairfield County.Rebecca Vaccarro teaches throughout Farifield County and has a degree The Hartt School of Music.Elizabeth Williams has worked in the gar-ment industry for 20 years as a designer/merchandiser and is an educator in Norwalk.Jeanne Yusko is an instructor trainer with the American Red Cross.

Math Wizards Grades 1–2

CRN 5836 KIDS D5736 Section 01Room W215 1:00PM–4:00PM

Tuition: $150Get your brains ready for fun and games as we explore the magical world of math. Students will use cards, dice, puzzles, games, art, crafts and more to keep hands busy and minds working. This is not your everyday sit-at-your-desk math class! In Math Wizards, we are up on our feet with cards in our hands, dice in our pockets, and brains ready to go to meet any math challenge.Instructor: Tisha Saffa

Pre-EngineeringGrades 1–2

CRN 5319 KIDS D5078 Section 01Room W208 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $185Using LEGO® students will create, play and learn. Build a town, city, buildings, pyramids, bridges, tunnels, towers, and more. Build motorized cars, trains, buses, and trucks; race them; crash them; repair them. Explore the many possibilities of LEGO® building systems while learning useful construction techniques.Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Entering Grades 1-2July 5 - July 8 (no class 7/4) July 11 - July 15

Acting Out! Grades 1–2

CRN 5835 KIDS D5168 Section 01Room ETheater Tuesday–Friday9:00AM–12:00PM Tuition: $120

Come join the fun in bringing some of literature’s most popular children’s stories to life! Create characters and scenes while having fun learning about vocal technique; gain confidence and build character. Fun drama games applied each class. We will use all kinds of props and games and improv—it’s creative and fun.Instructor: Rebecca Vacarro

Chess BattlesGrades 1–5

CRN 5711 KIDS D5005 Section 01Room W229 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Learn chess and practice your game under the guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for both beginners and those who would like to learn more. Students placed by ability. Former students wel-come to return. No prerequisites.Instructor: Alex Eydelman

July 25 - July 29

Engineering FunGrades 1-2

CRN 5703 KIDS D5112 Section 03Room W208 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $185Play and learn to exercise creativity using LEGO® building systems. Design and build a house, catapults, pyramids, cars, towers and much more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOs while learning about how things work. There are no prerequisites for this class. Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Where the Wild Things Art! Grades 1–2

CRN 5844 KIDS D5033 Section 02Room E112 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150A children’s art workshop devoted to learning about and making papier mâché sculpture animals inspired by the zany and unusual characters in this classic children’s book. Children will imagine fantasy animals, and bring them to life through sculpted form.Instructor: Teresa Ringkamp

You Can Draw Anything!

Grades 1–2CRN 5834 KIDS D5703 Section 01

Room E112 Tuesday–Friday9:00AM–12:00PM Tuition: $120

Follow easy step-by-step instructions on how to put simple shapes together in order to create your very own awesome pictures. Whether you want to draw a car, a house, your pet dog or your favorite cartoon characters, you’ll learn a variety of drawing tips and tricks that you’ll use forever.Instructor: Jerry Craft

July 18 - July 22

3D Pop-Up Books & More! Grades 1–2

CRN 5704 KIDS D5088 Section 01Room E112 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Enter the world of 3D art; create pop-up books, cards, mobiles and more in this exciting three-dimensional art class. Write and illustrate your own pop-up storybook, create a hanging mobile for your room, experiment with watercolor, acrylics, oil pastel, and found objects while having fun!Instructor: Teresa Ringkamp

See page 51 for College for Kids registration form

College for Kids www.ncc.commnet.edu

Super MeasurementGrades 3–5

CRN 5855 KIDS D5163 Section 01 Tuesday–FridayRoom W222 9:00AM–12:00PM Tuition: $120

Learn how to measure the height of buildings just by looking at them, using a clinometer! Join us as we supersize a ruler and play games that simplify patterns of measurement. Learn the difference between area and perimeter by rolling up like a bug in a rug, or racing around the perimeter! Next we turn our attention to trundle wheel races! We will examine linear measurement, and “roll” in larger and larger measurements. Try the fun games and tools you can’t do in school! Instructor: Peter Kinahan

Engineering FunCRN 5317 KIDS D5112 Section 01

Room W208 Tuesday–Friday 9:00AM–12:00PM Tuition: $160Play and learn to exercise creativity using LEGO® building systems. Design and build a house, catapults, pyramids, cars, towers, and much more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOs while learning about how things work. There are no prerequi-sites for this class. Returning students will work on new projects and challenges.Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Entering Grades 3-5

July 11 - July 15

Web Page DesignGrades 4–5

CRN 5832 KIDS D5725 Section 01Room E205 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150This course will focus on creating fun-filled, personalized Web pages that capture each student’s person- ality. Students will learn the tools and concepts needed to use Dreamweaver in order to build their own Web pages. Please bring a flash drive to class. Instructor: Betsy Nagurney

SewingGrades 5–6

CRN 5522 KIDS D5085 Section 01Room W105 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $195This program will teach students the basics of sewing, as well as how to construct creative projects using a safe sewing machine and the necessary tools to aid with sewing. Students will also learn to cut out a pattern, transfer the pat-tern to fabric, cut the fabric, and how to sew the project together. The projects are a string bag and a back-slit skirt. Sewing machines will be provided. Instructor: Jane Grech

July 25 - July 29

July 18 - July 22

Where the Wild Things Art!

Grades 3–5CRN 5706 KIDS

D5033 Section 01Room E112 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150A children’s art workshop devoted to learning about and making papier mâché sculpture animals inspired by the zany and unusual characters in this classic chil-dren’s book. Children will imagine fantasy animals, and bring them to life through sculpted form.Instructor: Teresa Ringkamp

Flash AnimationGrades 4–5

CRN 5297 KIDS D5055 Section 01Room W249 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150Ever wonder how they make those cool cartoons for Websites? Now you can learn to make your own using Adobe Flash. Learn how to design and draw your own characters, then bring them to life with movement and sound! Please bring flash drive to class. Instructor: Jerry Craft

KeyboardingGrades 5–8

CRN 5120 KIDS D5101 Section 02Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you wish your fingers could fly across the keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill. This class is for beginners as well as returning students. Students who have taken this class previously and want to continue improving their skills will build on the level of skill already accomplished. Classes also provide online links to practice typing. Instructor: Hedy Siegel

Creating Video GamesGrades 4–5

CRN 5201 KIDS D5032 Section 01Room E201 12:30PM–3:00PM Tuition: $130

Do you love playing games? Can’t live without your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have you ever thought, “I could probably imagine an incred-ible game!” In this class, you will learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to learn “Scratch” pro-gramming interface, fresh from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You will also learn how to use photo editing and graphic creation programs to develop original artwork that you can use in your game. The class will also teach the ins and outs of Audacity in order to record and produce killer sound effects for your game. Please bring flash drive to class. Instructor: Luke Forshaw

Engineering Lego Challenge

Grades 3–5CRN 5707 KIDS D5013 Section 01

Room W208 12:45PM–3:45PMTuition: $185

Accept the challenge! Work with your team-mates to complete the mission, achieving mis-sion goals by constructing bridges, elevators, cranes, and other structural projects, or build-ing trucks, cars, bulldozers, conveyor belts, and other motorized and alternatively powered contraptions. Returning students will work on new projects and challengesInstructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

July 5 - July 8 (no class 7/4)

Chess BattlesGrades 1–5

CRN 5711 KIDS D5005 Section 01Room W229 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Learn chess and practice your game under the guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for both beginners and those who would like to learn more. Students placed by ability. Former students welcome to return. No prereq-uisites.Instructor: Alex Eydelman

Drawing & PaintingGrades 3–5

CRN 5856 KIDS D5770 Section 01Room E112 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150Come learn, explore, and create paintings and drawings from life and from the imagination. Students will draw in pencil and pastel, and paint on canvas pad with tempera—creating like the old masters or the new modernists! There’ll be fun and creativity for the young person interested in expanding artistic talent and ability, while enjoying the process. Skill will be taught and exploration encouraged!! Instructor: Mercedes Arenberg

Fashion & DesignGrades 3–5

CRN 5842 KIDS D5130 Section 01Room W109 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Here’s your chance to become a top fash-ion designer. Getting started is much easier than you think, so let’s begin our wonderful journey. Students will first study the trends and styles, then eventually sketch their own ideas and create samples. Discover the fun and satisfaction of being your own fashion designer. Bring your jeans and T-shirt to embellish.Instructor: Mercedes Arenberg

Keyboarding Grades 4–7

CRN 5102 KIDS D5101 Section 01Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you wish your fingers could fly across the keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill. This class is for beginners as well as returning students. Students who have taken this class previously and want to continue improving their skills will continue from the level of skill already accomplished, and build upon this. Classes also provide online links to practice typing. Instructor: Hedy Siegel

Math RulesGrades 3–5

CRN 5825 KIDS D5004 Section 01Room E218 1:00PM–4:00PM Tuition: $150

The most important rule in this math class is FUN. Through games, puzzles, art, literature and more, students will have fun discovering math in the world around us. We all learn best through play, and our games will bring out the math lover in everyone. Students will play games and make games while practicing creative thinking and problem solving, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship. This is not your everyday “sit at your desk” math class; we’ll be up on our feet, cards in our hands, dice in our pockets, and brains ready to go to meet any math challenge!Instructor: Tisha Saffa

College for Kids www.ncc.commnet.edu

Engineering FunGrades 6–8

CRN 5318 KIDS D5112 Section 02 Room W208 12:45PM–3:45PMTuition: $160

Play and learn to exercise creativity using LEGO® building systems. Design and build a house, catapults, pyramids, cars, towers, and much more. Explore the many possibilities of LEGOs while learning about how things work. There are no prerequisites for this class. Returning students will work on new projects and challenges. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

BabysittingAges 11–15

CRN 5104 KIDS D5036 Section 01Room W229 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $90Students will learn to care for children and babies and earn an American Red Cross babysitting certificate. Working with mannequins, they will learn safety rules, diapering, feeding, appropriate toys, and communication with parents. Instructor: Jeanne Yusko

Entering Grades 6-8

July 11 - July 15

SewingGrades 6–8

CRN 5523 KIDS D5085 Section 02Room W105 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $195This program will teach students the basics of sewing as well as how to construct cre-ative projects using a safe sewing machine and the necessary tools to aid with sewing. Students will also learn how to cut out a pattern, transfer the pattern to fabric, cut the fabric, and how to sew together the project. The projects are a ruffle skirt and a duffle bag. Sewing machines will be provided. Instructor: Jane Grech

SewingGrades 5–6

CRN 5522 KIDS D5085 Section 01Room W105 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $195This program will teach students the basics of sewing as well as how to construct creative projects using a safe sewing machine and the necessary tools to aid with sewing. Students will also learn to cut out a pattern, transfer the pattern to fabric, cut the fabric, and how to sew the project together. The projects are a string bag and a back-slit skirt. Sewing machines will be provided. Instructor: Jane Grech

July 25 - July 29

July 18 - July 22

KeyboardingGrades 5–8

CRN 5120 KIDS D5101 Section 02Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you wish your fingers could fly across the keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill. This class is for beginners as well as returning students. Students who have taken this class previously and want to continue improv-ing their skills will build on the level of skill already accomplished. Classes also provide online links to practice typing. Instructor: Hedy Siegel

Stock Market MadnessGrades 6–8

CRN 5715 KIDS D5761 Section 01Room E203 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150Interested in the stock market? Want to know about capital markets? Learn simulated stock investment, follow the trends, and be ready to play in the Stock Market Simulation. An award-winning coach will help you understand chart reading, predict stock trends, connect historical economic data with newspaper headlines, analyze stock propaganda, and separate real growth from the hype! We will examine cyclical stocks, bullish and bear stocks, in a very entertaining and enjoyable way! Instructor: Peter Kinahan

Flash AnimationGrades 6–8

CRN 5298 KIDS D5055 Section 02

Room W249 12:30PM–3:30PMTuition: $150

Ever wonder how they make those cool cartoons for Websites? Now you can learn to make your own using Adobe Flash. Learn how to design and draw your own characters, then bring them to life with move-ment and sound! Please bring a flash drive to class.Instructor: Jerry Craft

Creating Video GamesGrades 6–8

CRN 5716 KIDS D5032 Section 02Room E201 9:30AM–12:00PM Tuition: $130

Do you love playing games? Can’t live without your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have you ever thought, “I could probably imagine an incred-ible game!” In this class, you will learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to learn “Scratch” pro-gramming interface, fresh from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You will also learn how to use photo editing and graphic creation programs to develop original artwork that you can use in your game. The class will also teach the ins and outs of Audacity in order to record and produce killer sound effects for your game. Please bring a flash drive to class. Instructor: Luke Forshaw

Do You Love StoriesGrades 6-8

CRN 5857 KIDS D5123 Section 01Room W220 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150Do you want to write the kinds of stories you love to read? In this writing workshop, you’ll learn how to create interesting characters that become as real to your reader as they seem in your imagination. We’ll experiment with fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and slice-of-life stories. This is a great workshop for kids who enjoy reading or writing stories and would like to explore their potential as creative writers. Instructor: Denise Lovett

July 5 - July 8 (no class 7/4)

Web Page DesignGrades 6–8

CRN 5122 KIDS D5725 Section 02Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150This course will focus on creat-ing fun-filled, personalized Web pages that capture each student’s personality. Students will learn the tools and concepts needed to use Dreamweaver in order to build their own Web pages. Please bring a flash drive to class. Instructor: Betsy Nagurney

Mini Glee Performance

WorkshopGrades 6–9

CRN 5845 KIDS D5034 Section 01Room ETheater 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150This workshop offers instruction in singing, and acting in a summer stock environment. There will be solo and group numbers for students at all levels of performance skills, consummating in a Musical Revue on Friday at 3PM for family and friends. Instructor: Karen Greene

KeyboardingGrades 4–7

CRN 5102 KIDS D5101 Section 01Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you wish your fingers could fly across the keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill. This class is for beginners as well as returning students. Students who have taken this class pre-viously and want to continue improving their skills will build on the level of skill already accomplished. Classes also pro-vide online links to practice typing.Instructor: Hedy Siegel

Babysitting & First Aid

Ages 11–15CRN 5827 KIDS

D5037 Section 01Mon–Thu, 9:00AM–12:00PM

Room W105 Tuition: $120Learn childcare techniques, safety, diapering, feeding, and first aid emergency procedures. Students will be certified in both babysitting and first aid upon successful completion of the course.Instructor: Jeanne Yusko

BASH EM’ BOTSGrades 6–8

CRN 5321 KIDS D5039 Section 01Room W208 12:45PM–3:45PM Tuition: $185Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized machine? Our Play-Well Engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard vehicles into mecha-nized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play-Well Instructors’ colossal creations. Students are encouraged to enroll in Play-Well’s Engineering Fundamentals camp before participating in this advanced camp. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

august adventuresAugust 1 - August 5

KeyboardingGrades 4–7

CRN 5121 KIDS D5101 Section 03Room E205 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you wish your fingers could fly across the keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill. This class is for beginners as well as returning students. Students who have taken this class previously and want to continue improving their skills will build on the level of skill already accomplished. Classes also provide online links to practice typing. Instructor: Hedy Siegel

Chess BattlesGrades 1–5

CRN 5701 KIDS D5005 Section 02Room W103 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Learn chess and practice your game under the guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for both beginners and those who would like to learn more. Students placed by ability. Former students welcome to return. No prerequisites. Instructor: Alex Eydelman

SewingGrades 5–8

CRN 5847 KIDS D5085 Section 03Room W105 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $195This program will teach students the basics of sewing, as well as how to construct creative projects using a safe sewing machine and the necessary tools to aid with sewing. Students will also learn how to cut out a pattern, transfer the pattern to fabric, cut the fabric, and how to sew together the project. The projects are a ruffle skirt and a duffle bag. Sewing machines will be provided.Instructor: Jane Grech

Fashion & DesignGrades 6–8

CRN 5116 KIDS D5130 Section 02Room W109 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Here’s your chance to become a top fashion designer. Getting started is much easier than you think, so let’s begin our wonderful journey. Students will first study the trends and styles, then eventually sketch their own ideas and create samples. Discover the fun and satisfaction of being your own fashion designer. Bring your jeans and T-shirt to embellish. Instructor: Elizabeth Williams

Jedi EngineeringGrades 3–5

CRN 5833 KIDS D5102 Section 01Room W208 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $185Students will build planes, droids, and palaces inspired by designs made a long time ago in a gal-axy far, far away. There will be motorized sand crawlers, Drone assembly lines, and Battle-cruisers galore. A new offering of original designs for young Jedi!Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

August 8 - August 12

Creating Video GamesGrades 6–8

CRN 5826 KIDS D5032 Section 05Room E201 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Do you love playing games? Can’t live without your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have you ever thought, “I could probably imagine an incredible game!” In this class, you will learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to learn “Scratch” programming interface, fresh from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You will also learn how to use photo editing and graphic creation pro-grams to develop original artwork that you can use in your game. The class will also teach the ins and outs of Audacity in order to record and produce killer sound effects for your game. Please bring a flash drive to class.Instructor: Bronwyn Ryan

Babysitting & First Aid

Ages 11–15CRN 5828 KIDS D5037 Section 02

Room W105 9:00AM–12:00PMMon-Thu Tuition: $120

Learn childcare techniques; safety, diapering, feeding and first aid emergency procedures. Students will be certified in both babysit-ting and first aid upon successful completion of the course.Instructor: Jeanne Yusko

Hands On ScienceGrades 1–2

CRN 5846 KIDS D5776 Section 01Room E112 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150Discover the scientist within! You will embark on a week’s long journey into hands-on-science to understand the world around us. Explore everything from roaring rockets, the sprouting sponge, growing your own crystals, surprising substances, and observing the animal kingdom all around us. Come ready for fun and wear clothes to get messy in! Instructor: Bronwyn Ryan

Engineering Lego Challenge

Grades 6–8CRN 5709 KIDS D5013 Section 02

Room W208 12:45PM–3:45PMTuition: $185

Accept the challenge! You will work with your teammates to complete the mission, achieving mission goals by constructing bridges, elevators, cranes, and other structural projects, or building trucks, cars, bulldozers, conveyor belts, and other motorized and alternatively powered contraptions. Returning students will work on new projects and challengesInstructor: Play-Well TEKnologies

Study SkillsGrades 6–8

CRN 5848 KIDS D5064 Section 01Room E218 12:30PM–3:30PM

Tuition: $150Want to start the new school year off with a home run? Step up to the plate with the knowledge and power you’ll need to be an MVP (most valuable pupil). Learn how to organize, manage time, prepare for tests, take notes, and gain the confidence to succeed in school.Instructor: Jane Rosenzweig

Messy Liquid MeasurementGrades 1–3

CRN 5850 KIDS D5145 Section 01Room E112 9:00AM–12:00PM

Tuition: $150How many cups in a pint? In a quart? In a gallon? Using household items, students will explore messy ways to remember both customary and metric mea-sures. Make measurement fun! Do your homework

in your pool or at the beach! Use a thermometer! Use food coloring to mix your own colored drinks! Instructor: Peter Kinahan

Getting Ready for Middle School

Entering Grade 6CRN 5849 KIDS D5769 Section 01

Room E218 9:00AM–12:00PMTuition: $150

According to the dictionary “transition” is a process or period in which something undergoes a change and passes from one state, stage, form or activity to another. You are about to embark on a transition from elementary to middle school. Learning what to expect will take away some of the concerns, questions, and nervousness associated with this event. Middle school will be demystified for you (and your parents). You will become prepared to take on this exciting time of your life with confidence and ease. Instructor: Jane Rosenzweig

Creating Video GamesGrades 4–5 CRN 5204 KIDS D5032 Section 03

Room E201 9:30AM–12:00PM Tuition: $130Grades 6–8 CRN 5263 KIDS D5032 Section 04Room E201 12:30PM–3:00PM Tuition: $130

Do you love playing games? Can’t live without your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have you ever thought, “I could probably imagine an incredible game!” In this class, you will learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to learn “Scratch” programming interface, fresh from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You will also learn how to use photo editing and graphic creation programs to develop original artwork that you can use in your game. The class will also teach the ins and outs of Audacity in order to record and produce killer sound effects for your game. Please bring a flash drive to class. Instructor: Luke Forshaw

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