q Outdoor Adventures
JUNE 17–21 9 AM– 12 PM See page 2 for additional program information. q Broadway Bound
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 402 Location: Lux Middle School Discover the excitement behind Broadway musicals as you sing some of Broadway’s most famous tunes. Learn about voice, movement and stage presence as you sing songs from musicals such as “Newsies,” “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Rent” and other great musicals. Both guys and gals will work in small groups and large ensembles that will culminate in a final performance on Friday. Taught by Mike Robb, Irving Middle School Vocal Music Instructor, and Abi Shelbourn, Pound Middle School Teacher and Choreographer
q Clay Expressions
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 404 Location: Lux Middle School Be ready to immerse yourself in your inner creativity. Use your unique style to create beautiful and useful objects by exploring the hand-building techniques of one of the oldest resources—clay! Seek inspiration from the sky, the land around you and the sea. Possible projects are clay vessels, basrelief plaques, jewelry and exploration drawings. Sign up today and find your way with clay! Taught by Emily Pieper, Lux Middle School Art Teacher Sponsored by James C. and Rhonda S. Seacrest Foundation
q Cooking American and Japanese Cuisine
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 406 Location: Lux Middle School Fee: $15 Materials Become an “Iron Chef” as you create delicious dishes that reflect both American and Japanese cultures. Working in teams of American and Japanese students, learn basic cooking techniques and the appropriate use of kitchen tools while exploring cultural similarities and differences in dining etiquette. Taught by Julie Dohmen, Pyrtle Elementary School Teacher Sponsored by Runza® National
q Extreme Dissecting
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 408 Location: Lux Middle School Fee: $15 Materials Did you ever wonder what an eyeball looked like on the inside? What about a pig brain or heart? Study animals from the tips of their sharp teeth all the way to their unique tails. Observe, dissect and discuss creatures such as squid, lamprey, skate, frogs and other surprises. Taught by Kevin Schrad, Southwest High School Teacher
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 410 Location: Lux Middle School Fee: $20 Bus Experience Nebraska! Monday and Tuesday, students will learn the basics of fishing at Holmes Lake with fishing rods donated by Scheels. Bait your line for a chance to catch the big one! On Wednesday and Thursday, travel to the Maas Farm in Denton for a hands-on ranch experience. Activities may include a hayrack tour, shearing sheep, feeding and caring for the livestock with a veterinarian, as well as the basics of raising and riding bulls. On Friday, meet at Lux Middle School to summarize your experiences and share with your family. Taught by Jim Rosenberger, East High School Teacher, Certified Fishing Instructor and avid outdoorsman Sponsored by Richard P. Kimmel and Laurine Kimmel Charitable Foundation, Inc. Sponsored by Scheels
q Physics World Z
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 412 Location: Lux Middle School Determine if you have what it takes to survive a Zombie Apocalypse! From a box of junk, could you build a bridge structure that would get you safely from one city to the next, or make a Launch Capsule that would deliver reinforcements to your fellow humans? Will you be able to make it through the Zombie Maze in record time? Study, build and test Super Slingers for protection, and Water Rockets for the ultimate escape in order to survive the attack of the Zombies! Please bring a two-liter plastic bottle to class. Taught by Shelley Clayburn, Rousseau Elementary School Teacher; Nick Clayburn, Lincoln High School Teacher; and Neal Clayburn, Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) Associate Executive Director
q Robotics: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3, Levels 1 & 2 Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 414 Location: Lux Middle School Fee: $5 Materials
Design, build and program robots using the most advanced and newest LEGO® robotics technology—the powerful MINDSTORMS® EV3. Work as a team to complete real-world engineering and computer science challenges as you build and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. With your ideas and the latest LEGO® operating system and sensors there are no limits to what you can do. Level 1—Builder: Entry level, limited or no experience with programming. Objectives are basic programming and robot movement. Level 2—Explorer: Completed at least one class at Level 1 and/or experience through another program. Objectives are sensors, loops and switches. Taught by Nancy Mosier, Lakeview Elementary School Teacher Sponsored by Jim and Penny Krieger Family Foundation
q Sew Fun! International
Grades Completed: 6–8 Class #: 416 Location: Lux Middle School Fee: $18 Materials Have you ever wanted to create a project with a sewing machine? Learn basic hand stitching and the use of a sewing machine along with how to pin and put together a project. Create a bookmark or bracelet, a personalized pillowcase and a decorative diamond or koinobori kite. Receive your own personal sewing kit to use and take home. On Friday, these projects will be “all sewn up” for an open house! Beginning and experienced students are welcome. Sewing machines provided by Randolph Vac & Sew. Taught by Lora Carpenter-Janike, certified teacher, and Krista Hight, Mickle Middle School Teacher Sponsored by Randolph Vac & Sew
q Super Science! Super Stars!
JUNE 24–28
Grades Completed: K–1 Class #: 510 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $6 Materials This class is also offered in the afternoon as class #604. Become a science super star and explore the scientific inquiry process. Make a balloon car and an electrical circuit. Get a little messy and make Oobleck! Figure out how a roller coaster works! We will work with a new science concept every day using hands-on activities, books, games, songs and experiments. Taught by Jacob Baden, Eastridge Elementary School Teacher Sponsored by Olsson
q Rainforest Adventure: Under the Canopy
9 AM–4 PM q Build Like an Engineer
Grades Completed: 1–2 Class #: 500 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $5 Materials Do you like challenges? Can you change a flat shape into a three-dimensional structure? How about creating a building that turns? In this camp you will think like an engineer to design and build structures using a variety of materials such as play dough, sticks, marshmallows, recycled objects and straws. We will even use life-sized interlocking tubes and spheres to design giant structures! Collaborate with a partner using the engineering process to test and then improve your ideas as you build. There will be different challenges each day, and the only limit is your imagination. Are you up to the engineering challenge? Taught by Ligsi Palensky, Retired Lincoln Public Schools Teacher Sponsored by Lincoln Industries
Grades Completed: 1–2 Class #: 512 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $10 Materials This class is also offered in the afternoon as class #612. It’s dark, it’s wet and it’s home to thousands of exotic plants and animals. Explore the tall, dense jungle and its exotic species as you plant your very own mini-rainforest, create a rain stick and make a papier-mâché snake. Don’t miss out on this wild, wet and fun adventure! Taught by Katelyn Nelson, Arnold Elementary School Teacher Sponsored by Assurity Life Insurance Company
q Reptiles Rock!
Grades Completed: 1–2 Class #: 514 Location: Holmes Elementary Come slither, swim, creep and crawl with the amazing reptiles. Learn how they change colors, walk on water, bask, hiss and spit. Discover cool sidewinders, boas and Komodo Dragons. Meet famous reptiles in books, make crafts and food, learn about reptile habitats, design a t-shirt and join in the “Reptile Rap.” Real reptiles will visit our class 4 out of 5 days and handling them is optional. “Iguana” see you there! Please bring a plain white t-shirt on Monday. Taught by Sheila Ziems, Trinity Lutheran Elementary School Teacher
q Hogwarts Day Camp
Grades Completed: 3–6 Class #: 502 Location: Southwest High School ALL ABOARD THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS! You may want to check the skies for an owl, as your letter of acceptance might be on its way. Young wizards and witches will report to the Hogwarts castle for opening ceremonies. The Sorting Hat will sort first year students into houses, while returning Hogwarts students cheer from their house tables. There will be so much fun playing Quidditch and tackling trivia in the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Students will want a time-turner to fit in all the fun classes offered through the week! There will be Herbology, Potions, Divination, fun with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” Spells, Wizard Wiki’s and more! On Friday, parents will drop off at SouthPointe for a morning trip to Diagon Alley. (Please wear tennis shoes every day.) We will be looking for you on Platform 9 ¾. Taught by Angela Kramer and David Tien (Southwest High School Teachers) and NEW professor (past prefect) Zoe Tien Sponsored by Jan Dutton and Bob Beecham
9 AM–12 PM
q Wet, Wild and Wacky Science
Grades Completed: 1–2 Class #: 516 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $5 Materials Get wet, wild and wacky as you dive into science experiments that fizzle, flop, float, pop, spin, soar and slide. Explore density, states of matter, chemical changes, pressure, flight, sound and light, the human body and ecosystems. Make elephant toothpaste, race Fruit Loops using lung power and test elasticity with water balloons. Plunge into this exciting science adventure! Taught by Carole Allemang, Fredstrom Elementary School Teacher, and Lennea Lacey, Morley Elementary School Teacher
q Perler Bead Mania
Grades Completed: 1–3 Class #: 518 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $5 Materials Perler beads are plastic fusible beads. These colorful beads will be arranged on plastic pegboards to form patterns and then fused together with a clothes iron (the iron will only be handled by an adult). Beads can also be strung into necklaces, woven into keychains or even assembled into three-dimensional decors. We will explore what we can create within themes such as sports, Disney, holidays, animals, careers and more! We will also discover the mechanics of how to create and assemble three-dimensional objects such as pencil boxes, miniature furniture or jewelry cases. Taught by Kim Miller, Parkview Christian Elementary School Teacher
q Cupcake Decorating Wars q Bubble Festival
Grades Completed: K–1 Class #: 504 Location: Holmes Elementary Spend the week as a “bubbleologist.” Discover what objects you can use to blow bubbles and which objects make the biggest or the smallest bubbles. During your week as a “bubbleologist,” you will create art using bubbles, make a different bubble wand each day and use your body and objects to make bubbles. Be prepared to get messy and perform fun experiments! Taught by Angela Penner, Sheridan Elementary School Teacher Sponsored by Jeff and Sarah David
q LEGO WeDo Junior Robotics ®
Grades Completed: K–1 Class #: 506 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $5 Materials This class is also offered in the afternoon as class #606. Interested in science, engineering or computers? Do you love to build with LEGO® bricks? Ignite your creativity with an introduction to robotics and computer programming. Using LEGO® WeDo kits and LEGO® educational software, you will be challenged to solve real-world problems by creating one-of-a-kind machines with gears, motors and sensors. Themes will include natural disasters, space exploration and speed. Taught by Tammy Sheldon, After School LEGO® Instructor Sponsored by Firespring
Grades Completed: 2–3 Class #: 520 Location: Holmes Elementary Fee: $5 Materials This class is also offered during Bright Lights Week 1 as class #116. Test your cake decorating skills by creating a work of edible art. Gather inspiration for your cupcake creations as you learn about different holiday celebrations. Practice a variety of techniques with buttercream frosting on graham crackers and use your artistic talents as you learn to add decorative details. Each day, help judge the creativity of each other’s creations. Learn about careers in cake decorating and food science. On Friday, showcase your talent to your family and friends as you decorate a cupcake using the skills you have learned all week. Taught by Megan Gilkey, McCool Junction Public Schools Teacher and County Fair Cake Decorating Judge
q Eye on the Sky: Weather Watchers
Grades Completed: 2–3 Class #: 522 Location: Holmes Elementary Are you curious about natural disasters? Do you keep an “eye on the sky” for weather changes? Join our meteorology team and make a rain gauge and wind sock for your own weather station. Measure daily weather changes and discuss how meteorologists observe and forecast the weather. Learn about the water cycle, make clouds in a jar and a tornado in a bottle. The weather is always changing so join us as we learn more about it! Taught by Michelle Jensen, Zeman Elementary School Teacher, and Jessica Dubas, Belmont Elementary School Teacher
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