Johnson County Community College
2009
Summer Youth Enrichment Program
Grades K9 | Enrollment Begins March 2
Show your children they are college material – Enroll them in JCCC’s Adventurers, Crazy About Learning, Mad Science, TALENTS!, Summer Academy and Friday Discoveries programs
To register call 9134692323 or visit www.jccc.edu/youth
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� Registration begins March 2, 2009. �To register by phone, call Workforce, Community and Economic Development (WCED) Registration at 9134692323. � To register by Web, visit www.jccc.edu/youth and follow online registration instructions. � To register by mail, complete the Youth Registration Form, Computer Permission Form and Emergency Notification Form (ENF) in the back of this brochure and mail to: Johnson County Community College, WCED Registration, Box 62 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 662101299 � To register by fax, complete the Youth Registration Form, Computer Permission Form and Emergency Notification Form and fax to 9134694414. To register in person, visit Workforce, Community and Economic Development Registration, 173 Regnier Center.
Our classes are so chockfull of fun and excitement that our teachers don’t want their students to be distracted. Please refrain from bringing: • Games • Toys • Trading cards • Electronic devices Also, cell phones are allowed, but they need to be off during class. Notice of Nondiscrimination Johnson County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities as required by all applicable laws and regulations. Inquiries concerning the college’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the Dean of Student Services or Director of Human Resources, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 9134698500; or to Office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, MO 64114, 8162680550.
Look what’s inside! Adventurers – learning with handson activities Grades 23 ..................................................................................35 Grades 45 ..................................................................................56 Grades 67 ..................................................................................67
Crazy About Learning – designed for young minds
Grades 23 ..................................................................................78
Grades 67 ....................................................................................8
Mad Science – intense, fun experiments
Grades 23 ..................................................................................89
Grades 56 ....................................................................................9
TALENTS! – for students with high ability Grades Grades Grades Grades Grades
K1 ................................................................................910
23 ..................................................................................10
45 ..............................................................................1112
67 ..............................................................................1213
89 ..............................................................................1314
AfterClass Activities................................................................14
Supervised Lunch Break ........................................................14
Leadership Academy ..............................................................15
Summer Academy ..............................................................1617
Friday Discoveries Learning Workshops ....................1822
Teen A+ and Web Development ........................................22
Forms ........................................................................................2325
Instructor Biographies ............................................................26
Important Information............................................................27
Art Museum Youth Classes....................................................27
IT Girls – Women in Technology ..........................................28
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Adventurers Grades 23 (Fall 2009) Adventurers is an expanded learning program that is full of fun and handson activities.
Fun Food Math
Beach Blast! Learning is a blast when you combine bigtime summer fun and great beach crafts. You’ll feel like you’ve been seaside for four days with literature and handson activities that will be a “shore” imaginary trip to the beach.
Learn basic math concepts through measuring and dividing real foods. Yummy snacks are actually disguised as math questions. And, a new friend named Gallon Man will teach you about equivalents. Basic food safety will also be covered. Note: Students with food allergies should be advised that peanut butter, milk, eggs, wheat and soy products are used. Substitutions are not available. CRN 50174 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Patty Raouf Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50126 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Tammy Motti Fee: $65 4 sessions
Dinosaurs! Calling all paleontologists! Come join the exciting study of dinosaurs through fun activities. Students will learn to identify and analyze the footprints of dinosaurs. Activities will include creating habitats for dinosaurs and creating your own original dinosaur. CRN 50160 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Linda Meyer Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50185 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Linda Meyer Fee: $65 4 sessions
Exploring Our World Take a fascinating journey around the world through handson activities. Discover and create animals that live on different continents – a panda bear, boa constrictor and penguin. Play Continent Lotto and take home your very own ocean in a bottle. CRN 50154 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Rhonda Chiles Fee: $65 4 sessions
Fun with Science What makes a light bulb turn on when you flip the switch? How does a rocket fly high into the sky? What makes paper airplanes fly, twist and turn in the air? Learn the answers to these questions and many more as you become a science investigator and have fun with science! CRN 50175 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Brad Henry Fee: $65 4 sessions
Math Games Galore This interactive math class will challenge even the sharpest math whiz. Find your maximum potential as you play games and explore math through fun handson stimulating activities. CRN 50180 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Shannon WeatherallJohnson Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50186 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Shannon WeatherallJohnson Fee: $65 4 sessions
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Stirring Up Science and Literature: Books, Science Experiments and More Books
One Week in China This class will introduce you to a variety of customs in the Chinese culture and language. Students will learn to speak basic conversations in Mandarin Chinese and to write Chinese characters. Get ready to explore the language, costumes, food and a lot more through fun activities and drills. CRN 50187 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Jackie Shao Fee: $65 4 sessions
Picture Book Biographies Picture this – you’re looking for some great books and all of a sudden you discover an exciting genre that will introduce you to interesting and extraordinary people. Connect with picture book biographies through reading aloud, writing and illustration techniques. Students will create their own autobiographies to share at an Author’s Tea. CRN 50176 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Suzanne Jensen Fee: $65 4 sessions
If you love books, science experiments and projects, this is the class for you! Connect to science and inquiry through motivating readalouds and exciting experiments. Create your own incredible book of science stuff to take home at the end of your busy week. CRN 50169 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Suzanne Jensen Fee: $65 4 sessions
Super Science Super Science is a handson experience covering the Kansas State Science standards. Come spend a week as a scientist learning and conducting science investigations. CRN 50155 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Connie Healy Fee: $65 4 sessions
A Week in Wonderland Journey “through the looking glass” and uncover the wonderful, makebelieve world of Lewis Carroll! Join us as we read clever stories, solve logical puzzles, and use our imaginations to create fantastical poems and artwork. CRN 50179 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Morgan Schneebeli Fee: $65 4 sessions
Smileyburg – The Town You Create Create a town that only you can call home. Make townspeople and give them names and jobs, decide what they are going to look like, buy materials and build your own home and workplace. You’ll get to design the streets of your town and don’t forget about that water park you wanted to design. So put on your construction hat and join your friends in Smileyburg! CRN 50181 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Brad Henry Fee: $65 4 sessions
Spectacular Science
Anyone craving a creepy crawly snack? In The World of Living Things you will make and eat edible insects, observe plants, conduct experiments and classify mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. You’ll even get to construct your very own worm habitat.
Be prepared to get down and dirty with Spectacular Science! This class will be full of handson science experiments that will spark your curiosity. Bring your love of science and get ready to be dazzled!
CRN 50161 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Rhonda Chiles Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50167 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Shannon WeatherallJohnson Fee: $65 4 sessions
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The World of Living Things
Fun Food Math
Zookeepers Wanted Calling all animal lovers! Track down some of the most amazing creatures on Earth while enjoying storybooks, learning the basics of research and creating your own exhibit. If you are “wild” about books and animals, this is the place for you! CRN 50168 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Morgan Schneebeli Fee: $65 4 sessions
Learn basic math concepts through measuring and dividing real foods. Yummy snacks are actually disguised as math questions. And, a new friend named Gallon Man will teach you about equivalents. Basic food safety will also be covered. Note: Students with food allergies should be advised that peanut butter, milk, eggs, wheat and soy products are used. Substitutions are not available. CRN 50182 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Patty Raouf Fee: $65 4 sessions
Adventurers Grades 45 (Fall 2009) Adventurers is an expanded learning program that is full of fun and handson activities.
Beach Blast! Learning is a blast when you combine bigtime summer fun and great beach crafts. You’ll feel like you’ve been seaside for four days with literature and handson activities that will be a “shore” imaginary trip to the beach. CRN 50156 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Trisha Farnsworth Fee: $65 4 sessions
Creative Problem Solving Stretch your imagination while having fun being challenged to creatively solve problems. You will participate in skits, create structures and much more. CRN 50162 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Wendy Robinson Fee: $65 4 sessions
Drum Roll! So you think you want to be a drummer? Enter the world of percussion by making your very own instruments. Not only will we be designing, but also performing! The last day will feature a miniconcert of our customdesigned percussion instruments.
It’s a Doggy Dog World Calling all canine fans! Come enroll in this tail wagging course to learn about man’s best friend. Students will discover popular AKC breeds, doggy care, ownership responsibility and dog training. Special guest dogs and speakers will highlight the course. CRN 50157 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Sara Jo Martin Fee: $65 4 sessions
One Week in China This class will introduce you to a variety of customs in the Chinese culture and language. Students will learn to speak basic conversations in Mandarin Chinese and to write Chinese characters. Get ready to explore the language, costumes, food and a lot more through fun activities and drills. CRN 50177 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Jackie Shao Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50183 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Jackie Shao Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50170 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Andrew Trites Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50356 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Andrew Trites Fee: $65 4 sessions
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Rockin’ Rockets A lot of kids can make a rocket that shoots high into the sky, but what about one that can twist in the air, or maybe turn a flip. Get ready for liftoff as you create, modify and fly your own rocket. CRN 50163 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Brad Henry Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50171 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Brad Henry Fee: $65 4 sessions CRN 50253 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Brad Henry Fee: $65 4 sessions
Adventurers Grades 67 (Fall 2009) Adventurers is an expanded learning program that is full of fun and handson activities.
Exploration of Young Adult Literature Read, eat, explore, create! Find your favorite style of young adult literature, create projects and play vocabulary enhancing games. While sharing and relaxing with our literature, we will prepare snacks to share. Please bring a book to read on the first day of class. CRN 50184 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Wendy Robinson Fee: $65 4 sessions
Fun Food Math
Do you know anyone who speaks Spanish? Wouldn’t it be cool to say “hello,” ask their name, how they are feeling and tell them how you feel? Join us for songs, games and laughter as we learn basic beginners conversation.
Math concepts have never been so fun (and tasty). Students will have handson snack preparation opportunity while working on gradelevel word math problems and learning basic measuring skills as well as food safety skills. Note: Students with food allergies should be advised that peanut butter, milk, eggs, wheat and soy products will be used. Substitutions are not available.
CRN 50188 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Viola Jackson Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50165 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Patty Raouf Fee: $65 4 sessions
Say It in Spanish
CRN 50189 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Patty Raouf Fee: $65 4 sessions
Geography in Action – Europe Are you a fan of The Amazing Race? Do you dream of traveling around the world? This class will take a problemsolving approach to learning about different regions of Europe.
Whodunit Mystery buffs brace yourselves for this thriller crimesolving class. Sleuths and problem solvers will capture many different techniques to unravel mysteries. CRN 50164 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Erin Pike Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50158 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Toni Dringman Fee: $65 4 sessions
Geography in Action – Russia and Neighboring Countries Are you a fan of The Amazing Race? Do you dream of traveling around the world? This class will take a problem solving approach to learn about different regions of Russia. CRN 50654 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Toni Dringman Fee: $65 4 sessions
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Geography in Action – South America Are you a fan of The Amazing Race? Do you dream of traveling around the world? This class will take a problemsolving approach to learn about different regions in South America. CRN 50655 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Toni Dringman Fee: $65 4 sessions
Stretch Your Thinking: Games, Puzzles and Brain Teasers
Me, Myself and Eye
Come join the fun of learning by playing! Work together to strengthen your critical thinking skills through classic mind challenging games, puzzles and brain teasers.
Discover the unlimited possibilities in this art class focused on creating selfportraits using a variety of techniques, styles and mediums. Projects will be built on the foundation of art elements and principles of design.
CRN 50178 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Lisa Pate Fee: $65 4 sessions
CRN 50166 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Ashleigh GarciaWheeler Fee: $65 4 sessions
Papier Maché Madness There is no limit to what you can create in this art class focused on 3D design. Bring your creativity and be willing to get a little messy! CRN 50173 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Ashleigh GarciaWheeler Fee: $65 4 sessions
Crazy About Learning Grades 23 (Fall 2009) Enjoy the exciting world of learning with these courses specifically designed for young minds.
Book Adventures You Can Count On! Join us as we read exceptional books and discover the math concept within each book. Handson activities and crafts will give you material to take home and share with your family. Let’s measure up some fun and get ready to read! CRN 50227 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 14 p.m. Instructor: Becky Dallman Fee: $59 4 sessions
Color Me Healthy Project Greenlite Roll film! This class gives students the opportunity to make their very own short movie. We’ll study clips from some of the great film classics and learn how to write screenplays, design costumes and props, film and edit the action. CRN 50159 Date: MTWR/June 811, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Andrew Trites Fee: $65 4 sessions
Spanish 101: Who I Am
Green + yellow + red = a rainbow of health! Nutritious foods packed with color are the main course for this kidfriendly nutrition class. You’ll learn about foods in the two most colorful primary food groups: fruits and vegetables. Enjoy and prepare snacks and tasty dishes while discovering the importance of eating healthfully. CRN 50196 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 14 p.m. Instructor: Theo Carswell Fee: $59 4 sessions
No habla espanol? No problema! We’ll start by describing ourselves. We will cover family relationships, pets, personal and physical traits, age and birthday. You will create a lasting Spanish language scrapbook to take home as evidence of your learning. CRN 50360 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 8 a.m.noon Instructor: Chelsea Cassell Fee: $65 4 sessions
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Fun with Folktales Discover ancient tales from the Far East, Africa, Greece and Ireland. Come gain an introductory knowledge and appreciation of world literary traditions as we participate in creative learning activities inspired by folktales from around the world. CRN 50490 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 14 p.m. Instructor: Morgan Schneebeli Fee: $59 4 sessions
Uncovering the Secrets of Science Are you inquisitive? Then get ready to explore and investigate the wonders of science. You will enjoy handson activities and exciting experiments that will teach you science concepts and uncover your problemsolving skills. CRN 50238 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 14 p.m. Instructor: Becky Dallman Fee: $59 4 sessions
Crazy About Learning Grades 67 (Fall 2009) Learning with Puppets Design a puppet that just might become your new best friend. Combine your love for the arts and your creativity as you play puppets with your friends and write your own theatrical work.
Enjoy the exciting world of learning with these courses specifically designed for young minds.
Creative Problem Solving
CRN 50147 Date: MTWR/June 811, 14 p.m. Instructor: Theo Carswell Fee: $59 4 sessions
Get your creative juices flowing with this fun, challenging class. Discover how much weight your structure will hold, create a kite that will fly and much more.
Quilt Patterns and Shapes
CRN 50195 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 14 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Robinson Fee: $59 4 sessions
Learn about shapes and patterns through quilt designs. Read books about quilts, do activities and even eat foods related to shapes and patterns. Each day you’ll enjoy reading, math and crafts. By the end of the session, you’ll have a quilt book to take home. CRN 50198 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 14 p.m. Instructor: Rosalie Schard Fee: $59 4 sessions
Reading with Friends and Characters Share good stories and stuffed animals with your friends as you tell about your favorite book characters and stories. Host spontaneous puppet shows, write poems and express the arts your way. CRN 50197 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Theo Carswell Fee: $59 4 sessions
Mad Science Grades 23 (Fall 2009) Mad Science is on a mission to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, interactive and educational activities. These scientists instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around us. Course fee includes supply costs, takehomes and snacktivities.
NASA: Journey into Outer Space From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this handson program sends students on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! CRN 50200 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 14 p.m. Instructor: Mad Scientists Fee: $105 4 sessions
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Rockets and Robots
Secret Agent Lab II
Discover the principles of flight, the parts of a rocket, rocket design and the stages of rocket flight. A mad scientist will present brief space travel history lessons between the outdoor launches of different types of model rockets. Scientists will also fill you in on the history of robot design and how robots sense, decide and carry out tasks. Then, you’ll be ready to program a robot to do a series of maneuvers and race in robot relays.
Focus on the science of forensics in this handson look at crime scenes. Identify and collect evidence, from fingerprints to tracks to trash! Recreate the scene of a crime using clues and detailed observations. You will use science to connect the dots and help sniff out the suspects in this handson investigation into the science of sleuthing. Note: Secret Agent Lab I is not a requirement for this class.
CRN 50202 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 14 p.m. Instructor: Mad Scientists Fee: $105 4 sessions
CRN 50201 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Mad Scientists Fee: $105 4 sessions
Mad Science
TALENTS! High Ability
Grades 56 (Fall 2009)
Grades K1 (Fall 2009)
Mad Science is on a mission to spark the imagination and curiosity of children everywhere by providing them with fun, interactive and educational activities. These scientists instill a clear understanding of what science is really about and how it affects the world around us. Course fee includes supply costs, takehomes and snacktivities.
Challenge and engage your young ones. Designed by early childhood education experts, these interactive classes will foster decisionmaking skills and problemsolving behaviors. Research shows that early childhood enrichment finetunes a child’s skills for scholastic success. If your child separates easily and is comfortable playing and interacting with new groups of children, perhaps this program is the one for her/him. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a teacher, principal or gifted program facilitator.
An Apple a Day Enjoy a literaturebased science and math exploration of nature’s perfect fruit. Follow Johnny Appleseed as he plants trees throughout the colonies. Watch the changing seasons affect the apple tree. Sing a collection of songs that build early reading skills, sample and share some tasty treats. CRN 50146 Date: MTWR/July 1316, 14 p.m. Instructor: Bethany Vokac Fee: $75 4 sessions
Secret Agent Lab I Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. Become a super sleuth and learn clever ways of performing tasks in this handson view of the science that spies use. From decoding messages to using metal detectors and night vision, you will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and discover the technological tools of detection! CRN 50199 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 14 p.m. Instructor: Mad Scientists Fee: $105 4 sessions
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Explore the exciting world of bugs. Children will learn all about insects and other creepy crawlies as they get involved in reading, writing, math, art and science activities. You will learn about interesting bugs from around the world as well as explore our own backyards. CRN 50145 Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Bethany Vokac Fee: $75 4 sessions
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TALENTS! High Ability
Grades 23 (Fall 2009) Challenge and engage your young ones. Designed by early childhood education experts, these interactive classes will foster decisionmaking skills and problemsolving behaviors. Research shows that early childhood enrichment finetunes a child’s skills for scholastic success. If your child separates easily and is comfortable playing and interacting with new groups of children, perhaps this program is the one for her/him. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a principal or gifted program facilitator.
Exploring with Mother Goose Devise a safety plan for Humpty; explore density with Jack and Jill; and use a map to help Little Bo Peep find her sheep. Through handson math activities, science investigations, art projects, songs and reading activities, you will escape to the world of nursery rhymes. Each day you will learn a new nursery rhyme and engage in creative thinking activities. CRN 50144 Date: MTWR/July 2023, 14 p.m. Instructor: Carrie Blasi Fee: $75 4 sessions
Fairy Tale Land Welcome to the land of fairy tales where dreams may come true and everyone lives happily ever after! Join us as we work to create a fairy tale land through reading, math, science and creative activities. Every day will be filled with lively discussions about different fairy tales and story elements as you and your friends dwell in the world of the enchanted! CRN 50141 Date: MTWR/June 811, 14 p.m. Instructor: Carrie Blasi Fee: $75 4 sessions
Fun with Books Each day we’ll explore a different theme as we enjoy books together. The stories, learning games and creative projects will help us have lots of fun with books! CRN 50143 Date: MTWR/June 2225, 14 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Wiley Fee: $75 4 sessions
Sharpen your drawing skills by creating contour and gesture drawings while learning about space and shape. You will also hone perspective and observational skills needed to be an artist. CRN 50133 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Ping Fee: $115 8 sessions
Explore the World of Art Journey around the world and create art inspired by many cultures from Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. There is a whole world of art just waiting to be discovered by you! CRN 50120 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Ping Fee: $115 8 sessions
Picasso and Matisse
Learning Through Literature
Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse were two of the greatest artists in the world. They also happened to have spent a lot of their careers as art rivals. Come and explore the similarities and differences of these two great modern masters of art through fun art projects and a wide variety of mediums.
Use rhyme and reason to discover math and science angles hidden in classic children’s literature. Each day, a different book will be the focus for discoveries in problem solving and language expression through games and creative activities.
CRN 50110 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Ping Fee: $115 8 sessions
CRN 50142 Date: MTWR/June 1518, 14 p.m. Instructor: Kathy Wiley Fee: $75 4 sessions
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Drawing
TALENTS! High Ability Grades 45 (Fall 2009) Challenge and engage your young ones. Designed by early childhood education experts, these interactive classes will foster decisionmaking skills and problemsolving behaviors. Courses in this program encourage students to set and meet high goals. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a principal or gifted program facilitator.
Brain Boosting Math Activities Brain Boosting Math will reinforce important gradelevel mathematic concepts. Each activity has projects and games to get you started on the road to success. Activities are designed to be purposeful and reinforce learning objectives: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, decimals, ratios and more. CRN 50122 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Karen Ikner Fee: $115 8 sessions CRN 50134 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Karen Ikner Fee: $115 8 sessions
CSI Junior – A Forensic Science Investigation Art Around the World in 8 Days Travel around the world learning about different cultures and art. See art from Africa, the Americas and Asia. Create your own original art in clay, print making, paint and more. Share your treasured art work in a TALENTS! World Art Museum. CRN 50111 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Healey Fee: $115 8 sessions
Authors Wanted Create an impressive, hardback book with your original text and illustrations. After you’ve selected or written a favorite story and completed accompanying illustrations or graphics, you’ll learn stepbystep how to create a professionallooking book. Join other junior authors for an unforgettable experience! CRN 50112 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Stucky Fee: $115 8 sessions
BookintheBox
Crack forensic mysteries by using a multidisciplinary, investigative approach to learning about science. You’ll engage in activities designed to show you how forensic science is used to solve mysteries, and how today’s investigators continue to advance technologically through this science. CRN 50113 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Shawn McWhirt Fee: $115 8 sessions
Exploring Architecture Come and explore the professions of architecture and construction! You will study architectural elements and styles, learn how structures like domes, bridges and skyscrapers are built, then design a floor plan for a home, and construct your own original building! CRN 50114 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Joann Dunham Fee: $115 8 sessions CRN 50123 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Joann Dunham Fee: $115 8 sessions
What is your favorite fiction book? Bring it and a shoebox to class. You will have the fun of creating word puzzles, stories, mazes, activities and games … and they will all fit inside your personalized box! CRN 50121 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Jan Miller Fee: $115 8 sessions
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World Wars World War I and II changed our world forever. Did World War I start World War II? Learn about the Axis, Allies, Nazis, Holocaust and heroes. You’ll have the opportunity to do research, create a board game and interview a person who lived through WWII. CRN 50124 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Healey Fee: $115 8 sessions
Advanced Castle Building Cross the drawbridge and travel back in time to study, design and build Medieval castles. View video clips from the History, Learning and Discovery channel shows that feature castles and the rules of engagement for Middle Age warfare. Examine working catapults and build paper castles. And if that’s not enough, you will create your own unique castle using advanced Lego® and Mega Blocks® castle building sets. Class will conclude with the study and viewing of the myth, LadyHawke. It’s best to do research before class starts such as checking out library books regarding Middle Age castles and printing Internet pictures and articles. So, what are you waiting for? CRN 50116 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Keil Hileman Fee: $115 8 sessions
Writing Café and Cocoa House Learn about different poets and create your own poetry book with personalized illustrations! Read and learn different kinds of poetry including diamante, haiku, tongue twisters, limerick and more. Beverages will be provided, and students should bring their own snacks to enjoy while brainstorming ideas and listening to each other’s poems. CRN 50135 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Linda Ives Fee: $115 8 sessions
TALENTS! High Ability Grades 67 (Fall 2009) Challenge and engage your youth. This TALENTS! program is designed by education experts. Interactive classes will foster decisionmaking skills and problemsolving behaviors. Our courses encourage students to set and meet high goals. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a principal or gifted program facilitator.
ACT/SAT Vocabulary and Essay Writing
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CRN 50127 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Keil Hileman Fee: $115 8 sessions
Authors Wanted Create an impressive, hardback book with your original text and illustrations. After you’ve selected or written a favorite story and completed accompanying illustrations or graphics, you’ll learn stepbystep how to create a professionallooking book. Join other junior authors for an unforgettable experience! CRN 50136 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Melissa Stucky Fee: $115 8 sessions
Chinese, Intensive Beginning Practice your foreign language skills in an intensive program of Mandarin Chinese in a semantic and fun environment. The course covers material of Beginning Chinese I and II, and focuses on proficiency and speaking/listening drills. Reading and writing about related topics will complete the course. CRN 50117 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Jackie Shao Fee: $115 8 sessions
Add words to your upperlevel vocabulary through activities such as puzzles, games, interactive Web sites, sentences and essay writing. The course will culminate in a review of techniques learned when students create group games. This is especially helpful for students who anticipate being invited to take the college entrance tests early through Duke Talent Search.
Learn the skills of public speaking, research and “thinking on your feet” as you explore current topics of interest. You will learn debate techniques and fundamentals. Each student will participate in a debate at the conclusion of the class.
CRN 50115 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Linda Ives Fee: $115 8 sessions
CRN 50137 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Wendy Robinson Fee: $115 8 sessions
Debate
E.O.A.S. Earth, Oceans, Atmosphere, Space Explore and learn about astronomy, weather, tornadoes, caves, volcanoes, the oceans and other subjects while using the Internet and other resources. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your newfound knowledge when you create blogs, Web sites and presentations. CRN 50128 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Eric Flescher Fee: $115 8 sessions
Exploring Veterinary Medicine and Other Animal Careers Get in touch with your inner Dr. DooLittle! Have you thought about working with animals as a career? Explore some of the exciting options available in careers that involve animals. Classroom visits by animals will be included as often as possible and field trips may include contact with animals. Guest speakers will be scheduled when possible. CRN 50129 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Ann Nelson Fee: $115 8 sessions
Mazzles Connect logic and critical thinking skills to creativity while solving the most unusual mazes and puzzles. Design original mazes and puzzles plus create a board game based on a topic of special interest. Some time will be spent in a computer lab researching other cultures’ contributions to strategies. CRN 50138 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Jan Miller Fee: $115 8 sessions
PreAlgebra Review and advance your skills of basic prealgebra concepts. This class has been designed to include integers, simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations. CRN 50130 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Lisa Pate Fee: $115 8 sessions
TALENTS! High Ability Grades 89 (Fall 2009) Challenge and engage your youth. This TALENTS! program is designed by education experts. Interactive classes will foster decisionmaking skills and problemsolving behaviors. Our courses encourage students to set and meet high goals. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a principal or gifted program facilitator.
Advanced Castle Building Cross the drawbridge and travel back in time to study, design and build Medieval castles. View video clips from the History, Learning and Discovery channel shows that feature castles and the rules of engagement for Middle Age warfare. Examine working catapults and build paper castles. And if that’s not enough, you will create your own unique castle using advanced Lego® and Mega Blocks® castle building sets. Class will conclude with the study and viewing of the myth, LadyHawke. It’s best to do research before class starts such as checking out library books regarding Middle Age castles and printing Internet pictures and articles. So, what are you waiting for? CRN 50116 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Keil Hileman Fee: $115 8 sessions CRN 50127 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Keil Hileman Fee: $115 8 sessions
Chinese, Intensive Beginning Mock Trial Experience Be part of a courtroom drama. Learn the criminal justice system’s procedures, processes and roles so you can actively participate in a mock trial, playing judge, lawyer or witness. Speakers from related professions will appear to give their testimonies, and there’s a field trip, too! CRN 50118 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Susan Latas Fee: $115 8 sessions
Practice your foreign language skills in an intensive program of Mandarin Chinese in a semantic and fun environment. The course covers material of Beginning Chinese I and II, and focuses on proficiency and speaking/listening drills. Reading and writing about related topics will complete the course. CRN 50131 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Jackie Shao Fee: $115 8 sessions
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Mock Trial Experience Be part of a courtroom drama. Learn the criminal justice system’s procedures, processes and roles so you can actively participate in a mock trial, playing judge, lawyer or witness. Speakers from related professions will appear to give their testimonies, and there’s a field trip, too! CRN 50139 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Susan Latas Fee: $115 8 sessions
Carlsen Center AfterClass Activities AfterClass Activities is a collegesupervised class for students until 5:30 p.m. (4 sessions) $25 Summer Academy (4 sessions) $29 AfterClass Activities are only for participants enrolled in the following programs: TALENTS!, JCCC Adventurers, Crazy About Learning, Mad Science and Summer Academy.
Music Technology and You
PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS
Do you love music ... and computers, too? Spend two weeks using a MIDI computerized workstation and familiarize yourself with the hardware and software currently used to produce music. You’ll learn to operate equipment capable of digitally recording 32 tracks of music using more than 1,500 present instruments via the synthesizer. Course conclusion will feature a concert of student compositions.
Students are to be picked up promptly by 5:30 p.m. in 122 Carlsen Center. There will be a $10 fee charged for families arriving after 5:30 p.m. There will be an additional fee of $20 for families arriving after 6 p.m.
CRN 50119 Date: MTWR/June 818, 14 p.m. Instructor: Victor Olvera Fee: $115 8 sessions CRN 50132 Date: MTWR/June 22July 2, 14 p.m. Instructor: Victor Olvera Fee: $115 8 sessions CRN 50140 Date: MTWR/July 1323, 14 p.m. Instructor: Victor Olvera Fee: $115 8 sessions
Call 9134693836
AfterClass Activities AfterClass Activities is a collegesupervised activity for students enrolled only in the following programs: TALENTS!, JCCC Adventurers, Crazy About Learning, and Mad Science. Cost is $25. CRN 50221
Date: MTWR/June 811, 45:30 p.m.
CRN 50222
Date: MTWR/June 1518, 45:30 p.m.
CRN 50223
Date: MTWR/June 2225, 45:30 p.m.
CRN 50224
Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, 45:30 p.m.
CRN 50225
Date: MTWR/July 1316, 45:30 p.m.
CRN 50226
Date: MTWR/July 2023, 45:30 p.m.
AfterClass Activities is a collegesupervised activity for students enrolled in Summer Academy. Cost for this activity is $29. CRN 50219
Date: MTWR/July 2730, 3:305:30 p.m.
CRN 50220
Date: MTWR/Aug. 36, 3:305:30 p.m.
Supervised Lunch Break Supervision is available in the Commons dining area during the lunch hour for students who are enrolled in both morning and afternoon summer youth enrichment classes. Students are required to bring a sack lunch and a drink. Cost is $5 per student.
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CRN 50247
Date: MTWR/June 811, noon1 p.m.
CRN 50248
Date: MTWR/June 1518, noon1 p.m.
CRN 50249
Date: MTWR/June 2225, noon1 p.m.
CRN 50250
Date: MTWR/June 29July 2, noon1 p.m.
CRN 50251
Date: MTWR/July 1316, noon1 p.m.
CRN 50252
Date: MTWR/July 2023, noon1 p.m.
Johnson County Community College
Leadership Academy | Grades 79 (Fall 2009) Expand your leadership skills this summer by attending educational workshops and participating in interesting discussions and experiential activities on campus at JCCC. This new summer camp is designed to provide youths entering grades 79 the opportunity to learn, develop and discover character traits. For more information, call 9134693890. JCCC’s Leadership Academy will: • Provide an atmosphere where students experience learning situations that provide an opportunity to develop leadership skills. • Promote involvement that encourages students to use decisionmaking skills that include the insight, perspectives and ideas of others. • Teach leadership skills that can be applied at home, school and within the community. ______________________ “Strong leaders are made, not born.” – Vince Lombardi
A fourday session is offered for $199. June 1518
CRN 50339
Individual sessions for $49 include: • Developing Knowledge of Self and Others • Definition of Leadership • Leadership Qualities
June 5 CRN 50340
• Developing Knowledge of Self and Others • Definition of Leadership • Leadership Qualities
June 12 CRN 50341
• Being a Role Model and Why • Communication Techniques
June 19 CRN 50342
• Being a Role Model and Why • Communication Techniques
June 26 CRN 50343
• Problem Solving, Conflicts and Decision Making • Peer Pressure
July 10 CRN 50344
• Problem Solving, Conflicts and Decision Making • Peer Pressure
July 17 CRN 50345
• Sharing Leadership • Practicing Leadership through Service
July 24 CRN 50346
• Sharing Leadership • Practicing Leadership through Service
July 31 CRN 50347 15
SESSION 1 July 2730
SESSION 2 July 2730
SESSION 3 Aug. 36
SESSION 4 Aug. 36
8—9:30
9:45—11:15
11:15—12:15
12:15—1:45
2—3:30
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
Read All About It
LUNCH included in fee
Go Team Go!
Art Exploration I
Gr. 45 CRN 50204
Up, Up and Away
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
LUNCH included in fee
Art Exploration I
Go Team Go!
Gr. 45 CRN 50205
Go Team Go!
Art Exploration I
LUNCH included in fee
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
Gr. 67 CRN 50206
Art Exploration I
Go Team Go!
LUNCH included in fee
Build It!
Come Fly With Me
8—9:30
9:45—11:15
11:15—12:15
12:15—1:45
2—3:30
Gr. 23 CRN 50207
Mind Movers and Math Games
Wild About Reading
LUNCH included in fee
Puppets, Puppets
Balloons or Bust!
Gr. 23 CRN 50208
Wild About Reading
Mind Movers and Math Games
LUNCH included in fee
Balloons or Bust!
Puppets, Puppets
Gr. 45 CRN 50209
Creativity Everywhere
Balloons or Bust!
LUNCH included in fee
Mind Movers and Math Games
You’re on a TV Game Show
Gr. 67 CRN 50210
Balloons or Bust!
Creativity Everywhere
LUNCH included in fee
You’re on a TV Game Show
Mind Movers and Math Games
8—9:30
9:45—11:15
11:15—12:15
12:15—1:45
2—3:30
Go Team Go!
Creative Capers
LUNCH included in fee
Wild About Reading
Art Exploration II
Gr. 45 CRN 50212
You’re on a TV Game Show
Art Exploration II
LUNCH included in fee
Go Team Go!
Tape It To the Max!
Gr. 45 CRN 50213
Art Exploration II
You’re on a TV Game Show
LUNCH included in fee
Tape It To the Max!
Go Team Go!
Gr. 67 CRN 50214
Extreme Duct Tape
Go Team Go!
LUNCH included in fee
Art Exploration II
You’re on a TV Game Show
8—9:30
9:45—11:15
11:15—12:15
12:15—1:45
2—3:30
Serious Structures
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
LUNCH included in fee
Come Play
Mind Movers and Math Games
LUNCH included in fee
Mind Movers and Math Games
Gr. 23 CRN 50203
Gr. 23 CRN 50211
Gr. 23 CRN 50215 Gr. 23 CRN 50216
Come Play
Serious Structures
Gr. 45 CRN 50217
Mind Movers and Math Games
Games, Games, Games
LUNCH included in fee
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
Mind Movers and Math Games
LUNCH included in fee
Serious Structures
Gr. 67 CRN 50218
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You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
Up, Up and Away
You’ve Got to Move It... Move It!
Serious Structures Games, Games, Games
JUMP START SUMMER ACADEMY
GRADES K1 Ready, Get Set, Let’s Read!
Come join the fun and travel through several
reading adventures. Each day you’ll hear a new
story, play games, and do art activities while
practicing reading and writing skills.
Carrie Blasi
MONDAYTHURSDAY, MORNINGS ONLY $69 EACH SESSION July 2730, 2009 Session 1
CRN 50417
89:30
Ready, Get Set, Let’s Read!
9:4511:15
Math Camp
Math Camp
Join us as we explore numbers at math camp.
Play math games, learn to solve problems and
create projects as you practice your math skills.
Kathy Wiley
Session 2
89:30
9:4511:15
CRN 50418
Math Camp
Ready, Get Set, Let’s Read!
SUMMER ACADEMY 2009
SESSION 1 July 2730
$170
Art Exploration I
Do you like art? Do you like to try new things? Explore the world of art through a variety of projects using different mediums. Carrie Babb
Build It!
Contractors grab your hard hats. Build structures using newspaper dowels and short wooden sticks. Which crew can design the strongest structure? Rita Garcia
Come Fly With Me
Fly the friendly skies at JCCC. You will throw frisbees, drop parachute creations and design unique airplanes. Challenge other pilots to hit specific targets. Vince Garcia
Go Team Go!
Are you a problem solver? Do you like challenges? Join this class as we complete fun challenges that promote teambuilding and problemsolving skills. Catherine Owen
Read All About It
Recycle newspaper into extraordinary 3D creations. Be a creative designer or follow teacherdesigned ideas. You decide and be The Star! Rita Garcia
Up, Up and Away
Design, decorate and fly two kites. Create an origami kite and a large standard diamond kite. It’s a breeze! Rita Garcia
You’ve Got to Move It ... Move It!
This is your chance to explore movement, exercise and have a great time. We’ll use parachutes, relays and energetic activities. We’ll have a ball! Vince Garcia
SESSION 2 July 2730 $170
SESSION 3 Aug. 36 $170
SESSION 4 Aug. 36 $170
Balloons or Bust
Art Exploration II
Come Play
Creative Capers
Games, Games, Games
Extreme Duct Tape
Mind Movers and Math Games
Water balloons, helium balloons, hot air balloons, homemade balloons and more. What makes them fly, what makes them burst? Explore the world of balloons as you create your own and burst others! Brad Henry
Creativity Everywhere Use your imagination in creating original puppets, cards, costumes and more. Great supplies will help your creativity soar. Linda Meyer
Mind Movers and Math Games
Get your mind moving in all directions. Play games, use logic, write math stories and even do some drawing. Come have some fun with math! Ashley Stoffregen
Puppets, Puppets
Have a great time creating puppets for fairy tales and other stories. Each day we’ll create new puppets out of paper bags using lots of great stuff. We’ll create props and scenery, too. Linda Meyer
Wild About Reading
New projects and new mediums will offer you artistic fun. Bring your ideas and be ready to explore the world of art. Carrie Babb Put on your thinking caps and let your imagination go wild. Use your creativity in making wild and wacky creations. Rita Garcia Offered by popular request, it’s duct tape art. Use creativity and duct tape to make wallets, purses and your own designs. Rita Garcia
Go Team Go!
Are you a problem solver? Do you like challenges? Join this class as we complete fun challenges that promote teambuilding and problemsolving skills. Catherine Owen
Tape It to the Max!
Duct tape is good for everything. Use duct tape and your creativity to design and complete the duct tape challenge. Rita Garcia
Great books are all around us. Come listen to some great books and let your creativity go wild as you create your own project. Erin Pike
Wild About Reading
You’re on a TV Game Show
You’re on a TV Game Show
You’re the next contestant on your favorite game show. Come play Deal or No Deal, The Price is Right, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and more. Erin Pike
Great books are all around us. Come listen to some great books and let your creativity go wild as you create your own project. Erin Pike
Join in as we play and learn strategies for different board games. If the weather permits, we may even set up class outside. Linda Meyer Do you love to play games? Join us as we play some of our old favorites and learn some new ones – Chess, Checkers, Apples to Apples and more. Linda Meyer
Get your mind moving in all directions. Play games, use logic, write math stories and even do some drawing. Come have some fun with math! Ashley Stoffregen
Serious Structures
Do you think you could build something as high as the ceiling, or how about something that can hold your own weight? Come see as you try to build your own serious structure! Brad Henry
You’ve Got to Move It ... Move It!
This is your chance to explore movement, exercise and have a great time. We’ll use parachutes, relays and energetic activities. We’ll have a ball! Vince Garcia
You’re the next contestant on your favorite game show. Come play Deal or No Deal, The Price is Right, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and more. Erin Pike
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Add another day of fun to your summer by joining your friends at Friday Discoveries. Sharpen your skills in useful subjects like math, science, art and more. Allday workshops are $49; halfday are $24. AfterClass Activities from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. are available for an additional $10. Students must bring their own sack lunch and drink. To find out more, call 9134693890.
America’s Birthday | Beth Bird CRN 50049 Grades 24 June 26 8:3011:30 a.m. $24
Red, White and Blue … U.S.A., we love you! Celebrate Independence Day early with festive crafts
and literature with lots of history and fun! Wear our country’s colors and prepare for the best U.S.A.
birthday bash ever!
Art: Made Out of What? | Patty Raouf CRN 50045 Grades 24 June 19 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 CRN 50079 Grades 57 July 17 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 In art the possibilities are endless! Explore colors, patterns and paints. In this class you never know what you’ll be working with, we are guaranteed to get down and dirty with fun, fun and more fun. Come ready to get inspired and maybe a little messy, too.
Babysitting 101 | Jacey Hanson CRN 50069 Grades 57 June 12 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $65 Prepare yourself to be the sitter everyone wants! Learn tips to make the time fun and safe for you and the kids. Topics discussed include: emergencies and first aid; the holding, feeding, diapering and entertaining children. You’ll take home tips on how to find babysitting jobs and how to interact with parents. Students receive a manual and those who successfully complete the class receive an official certificate from the American Red Cross.
Career Discoveries | Wendy Mueller CRN 50083 Grades 57 July 24 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49
Middle school is a perfect time to begin examining your interests and to begin exploring careers.
In this oneday workshop we’ll do several activities that help you begin to understand your talents
and interests and how they relate to possible future careers.
Checkmate! | Beth Bird CRN 50070 Grades 57 June 19 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Don’t be a pawn in someone else’s game of Chess. Come learn the basic rules and strategy of the game of Chess.
Chinese Games | Jackie Shao CRN 50053 Grades 24 July 10 12:303:30 p.m. $24 CRN 50077 Grades 57 July 10 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Learning Chinese is easier than you think! Find out traditions and culture as you begin to recognize Chinese characters and simple vocabulary while playing fun games.
Community Spanish | Viola Jackson CRN 50041 Grades 24 June 5 12:303:30 p.m. $24 CRN 50064 Grades 57 June 5 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Join the fiesta, amigo! Take a trip to Mexico in the classroom. Learn how to speak simple phrases while learning about Hispanic culture.
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Dancing with Numbers | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50048 Grades 24 June 26 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 CRN 50064 Grades 57 June 5 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Get involved in learning strategies for problem solving. Games, activities and demonstrations will be used to prepare you for success in future math courses.
Discover Dinosaurs | Beth Bird CRN 50047 Grades 24 June 19 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Who lived when the dinosaurs ruled? What was in the world of the dinosaur? If you want to know more about these impressive creatures, this is the class for you!
Discover U.S.A. | Theo Carswell CRN 50062 Grades 24 July 31 12:303:30 p.m. $24
Take a whirlwind ride as we explore our great nation. It will be a truly awesome journey. Fun facts,
heros and tall tales give a new twist on this great American adventure.
Hogwarts Academy | Patty Raouf CRN 50052 Grades 24 July 10 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts Academy at JCCC. Those who have read the books by J.K. Rowling will be delighted with a class that’s a blend of science, art, reading and creative thinking.
International Explorer | Jackie Shao CRN 50093 Grades 57 July 31 12:303:30 p.m. $24 International Explorer will take you through space and time to study history, ancient explorers, civilization and artifacts.
Internet Travel | Beth Bird CRN 50059 Grades 24 July 24 12:303:30 p.m. $24 CRN 50084 Grades 57 July 24 8:3011:30 a.m. No money to spend on travel? Take a virtual vacation! Learn about your choice of vacation destination and the sites you can see all from the comfort of the JCCC computer lab.
Jazz It Up – Read! | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50060 Grades 24 July 31 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Join this fun class for a jazzy good time in the wonderful world of reading! We will swing through a variety of types of subjects as we read the day away.
Let’s Get Digital: Scrapbooking | Patty Raouf CRN 50039 Grades 24 June 5 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 CRN 50660 Grades 57 June 12 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Time to get creative with your digital photos! Have your picture taken and develop a virtual scrapbook! Learn how to create a page of your favorite memories. Take home a hard copy at the end of the day.
Lost Treasure | Beth Bird CRN 50055 Grades 24 July 17 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 CRN 50073 Grades 57 June 26 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Treasure can be hidden all around you! In this class you’ll explore maps, learn about ancient hidden treasures, break a secret code and participate in a group treasure hunt with clues to the “lost” treasure.
Map Quest | Patty Raouf CRN 50087 Grades 57 July 31 8:3011:30 a.m. $24
Can you read or even fold a map? Learn about directions, map reading and even go on a treasure hunt.
Me and My World | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50056 Grades 24 July 17 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Become a compassionate, caring, politically active and responsible citizen.
Mosaic Art | Patty Raouf CRN 50078 Grades 57 July 10 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Learn about this ancient decorative technique then create your own unique pieces with a variety of color, shapes and materials.
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Movie Maker | Jackie Shao CRN 50081 Grades 57 July 17 8:3011:30 a.m. $24
Be a movie star! Perform in a short movie or photo clips and take home the finished product.
Mystery Reader | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50040 Grades 24 June 5 8:3011:30 a.m. $24
Who did it? Get ready to create and read suspenseful stories about puzzling events.
Ni Hai Chinese Cooking | Jackie Shao CRN 50046 Grades 24 June 19 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 CRN 50071 Grades 57 June 19 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Here is your chance to explore the culture of China through arts, crafts, games and food. Have fun with your taste buds and learn more about Chinese culture by making paper and calligraphy. Students with food allergies should be advised that milk, eggs, wheat, soy and peanut butter will be used. Substitutions are not available.
PowerPoint for Kids | Beth Bird CRN 50075 Grades 57 July 10 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 You’ll learn to create slides, apply backgrounds and make transitions from one slide to another and incorporate designs in your presentations.
Reading Adventure | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50510 Grades 24 July 10 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Enjoy reading quality literature, while learning basic word attack skills. You and your classmates will challenge each other in fun and exciting vocabulary enrichment games.
Readers’ Theater | Shannon WeatherallJohnson CRN 50057 Grades 24 July 24 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Get ready thespians! We will use drama to retell some very interesting literature.
Savvy Money | Jackie Shao CRN 50072 Grades 57 June 26 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 CRN 50092 Grades 57 July 31 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Got allowance? What should you do with it to prepare for your future? Develop reallife skills as you set financial goals and build wealth while learning to be a wise consumer.
Science Busters | Theo Carswell CRN 50042 Grades 24 June 12 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Science is everywhere! Make cool stuff and learn how it’s connected to science; you will be on the road to becoming a junior scientist.
Science Quest | Theo Carswell CRN 50050 Grades 24 June 26 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Do you wonder how things work and why things are as they are? Come learn more about the world around you and all the little things in between.
Science Toolbox | Beth Bird CRN 50063 Grades 57 June 5 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49
Come experiment and measure with scientific tools and everyday items. Learn to use magnets,
magnifying glasses and measuring cups to explore science.
Smart Start | Beth Bird CRN 50061 Grades 24 July 31 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 CRN 50091 Grades 57 July 31 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Summer vacation is about over and time to get the brain geared for school. This will be a fun review to prepare you for a great start to the new school year. Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses for maximum improvement.
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Snack Attacks | Patti Raouf CRN 50058 Grades 24 July 24 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 CRN 50074 Grades 57 June 26 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 Learn basic measuring, food safety and recipes for fun, healthy snacks. Of course you will have to taste what you make! Students with food allergies should be advised that milk, eggs, wheat, soy and peanut butter will be used. Substitutions are not available.
Space Odyssey | Patti Raouf CRN 50085 Grades 57 July 24 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Soar past the Milky Way to other far off galaxies without leaving JCCC. Discover the history of space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut. Bring your flashlights.
Spanish Fiesta | Viola Jackson CRN 50043 Grades 24 June 12 8:3011:30 a.m. $24 CRN 50068 Grades 57 June 12 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Expand your horizons as you continue to learn simple Spanish phrases and new vocabulary words.
Stock Market 1| Jackie Shao CRN 50082 Grades 57 July 17 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Buy low and sell high. Have fun making thousands of dollars in this stock market simulation. What is a bull or bear market? Can you win at the real game of life? Learn about the stock market and investments and watch your portfolio grow!
Stock Market 2 | Jackie Shao CRN 50086 Grades 57 July 24 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Make thousands of dollars in this stock market simulation and, if you took Stock Market 1, see how much your money has grown. Learn about the stock market and investments and watch your portfolio grow!
Wacky World of Numbers | Beth Bird CRN 50044 Grades 24 June 12 12:303:30 p.m. $24 Join us for creative problem solving, math games and other adventures in the wacky world of numbers as we use a variety of handson experiences. This incredible class is sure to leave you wanting more.
Weather Bugs | Theo Carswell CRN 50054 Grades 24 July 17 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. $49 Weather – it’s so unpredictable. Learn to track clues that will help you predict the weather. Also learn some safety tips to protect you from danger during a storm and how to be prepared.
Web Page Design | Beth Bird CRN 50067 Grades 57 June 12 8:3011:30 a.m. $24
Ever wished you had your very own Web page? Now you can! In this Web page development class,
you will learn the dynamics of making a Web page, how to use HTML, create pictures and investigate
the principles of good design.
Additional Friday Discoveries Activities
Breakfast Club
Lunch Bunch
Game Time
Pack your breakfast and come from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. JCCC staff will supervise and escort you to your morning class. Parents: Please escort your children to 232 Carlsen Center.
Bring your own lunch and sit with all the cool kids! JCCC staff will supervise lunch and afterlunch activities until you are escorted to your afternoon class.
$5 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31
$5 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31
Bring your favorite board game as we wind down the day from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in 234 Carlsen Center. Have an awesome time playing games from around the world! You may bring a snack.
Grades 27 CRN 50228 CRN 50229 CRN 50230 CRN 50231 CRN 50232 CRN 50233 CRN 50234 CRN 50235
Grades 27 CRN 50102 CRN 50103 CRN 50104 CRN 50105 CRN 50106 CRN 50107 CRN 50108 CRN 50109
$10 June 5 June 12 June 19 June 26 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31
Grades 27 CRN 50094 CRN 50095 CRN 50096 CRN 50097 CRN 50098 CRN 50099 CRN 50100 CRN 50101
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Friday Discoveries Class Schedule
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Grades 24
Grades 57
June 5 morning afternoon full day
Mystery Reader Community Spanish Let's Get Digital: Scrapbooking
Community Spanish Dancing with Numbers Science Toolbox
June 12 morning afternoon full day
Spanish Fiesta Wacky World of Numbers Science Busters
Web Page Design Spanish Fiesta Babysitting 101 Let's Get Digital
June 19 morning afternoon full day
Ni Hai Chinese Cooking Discover Dinosaurs Art: Made Out of What?
Checkmate Ni Hai Chinese Cooking
June 26 morning afternoon full day
America’s Birthday Science Quest Dancing with Numbers
Snack Attacks Lost Treasure Savvy Money
July 10 morning afternoon full day
Hogwarts Academy Chinese Games Reading Adventure
Chinese Games Mosaic Art PowerPoint for Kids
July 17 morning afternoon full day
Lost Treasure Me and My World Weather Bugs
Movie Maker Stock Market 1 Art: Made Out of What?
A+ and Web Development Instead of becoming a fixture in front of the box, encourage your kids to think outside of the box. A+ and Web Development pushes creativity to another dimension when young minds launch their own Web sites or build a computer with our A+ class. Sign up today for these great summer teen classes at the Center for Business and Technology at Johnson County Community College! All classes are held in Regnier Center.
Teen: Graphic Design Series CRN 50709 8 a.m.4 p.m. | 252 RC | $699 | M,T | July 67, 1314 and 2021 If you have the desire to edit images, customize graphics or lay out your own brochure, this class is for you! Work with Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign in JCCC’s Mac lab as you learn the basics of graphic design. Students must have familiarity with Mac OS X operating system.
Teen: A+ Technician Series CRN 50708
July 24 morning afternoon
Snack Attacks Internet Travel
full day
Readers Theater
July 31 morning
Smart Start
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Discover U.S.A.
full day
Jazz It Up – Read!
8 a.m.4p.m. | 236 RC | $999 | M,T,W,R,F | July 1317 and 2024 Focus on A+ Technician skills as you cover material mapped to the CompTIA A+ Essentials and IT Technician exams. A great place to start for the teen wanting to get into the IT field while learning about computer repair and maintenance. Minimum age is 15.
Teen: Web Design CRN 50710 8 a.m.4 p.m. | 238 RC | $899 | T,W,R | June 911, 1618 and 2325 Q: What is better than surfing the Web? A: Having your own Web site! Use Dreamweaver, Flash and Fireworks to explore the skills necessary to create an innovative and dynamic Web site.
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Instructor Biographies
Carrie Babb will begin her second year of teaching elementary art in the fall. She is currently teaching art to kindergarten through fifth grade students in the Blue Valley School District.
Brad Henry is an elementary teacher who has worked for JCCC’s summer youth program for six years. He is currently working on his master’s degree in education administration.
Beth Bird teaches fifth grade at Williamsburg Elementary School. She is a passionate, caring, creative teacher who encourages and challenges her students to work towards their full potential.
Keil Hileman is a seasoned middle school teacher currently teaching in the De Soto School District. He was named Kansas Teacher of the Year in 2004. He teaches a classroom museum course at MidAmerica Nazarene University and an artifactsupported history course at UMKC.
Carrie Blasi has taught in the Blue Valley School District for six years and currently teaches fullday kindergarten. This is Carrie’s sixth summer teaching K1 classes.
Catherine Owen currently teaches seventh grade Communication Arts in Blue Springs, Mo. Lisa Pate is an eighth grade algebra teacher for the Olathe School District. She has 14 years of teaching experience.
Karen Ikner has taught fifth grade in the Blue Valley School District for nine years. She also teaches ELL (English Language Learners).
Erin Pike has been teaching for four years. She currently teaches fourth grade in the Blue Valley School District.
Chelsea Cassell teaches Spanish and French at Monticello Trails Middle School in the De Soto School District.
Linda Ives enjoys teaching college vocabulary and essay writing for college entrance tests. She has worked for the summer youth programs for nine years and teaches in the QUEST gifted program in Olathe schools.
Wendy Ping has been teaching art in the Kansas City area for 16 years. The last 11 have been in the De Soto School District. This summer will be her ninth year teaching art in the TALENTS! program.
Rhonda Chiles teaches second grade in the Shawnee Mission schools. She has taught for 19 years. She is also a freelance writer for the Education Center.
Viola Jackson has 10 years of teaching experience. She currently teaches kindergartenfifth grade Spanish in the Blue Valley School District.
Patty Raouf teaches family and consumer sciences at Hickman Mills High School. She has experience teaching every grade level.
Becky Dallman has worked for the Shawnee Mission School District as a Parent Educator in its Parents as Teachers program for seven years and has taught fulltime kindergarten at Merriam Park for four years.
Suzanne Jensen is a library media specialist in the Shawnee Mission School District. She has 25 years of teaching experience.
David Ritzman has an exceptional background with Fortune 100 companies and credentials in the areas of corporate recruiting, quality assurance and organizational design. He has passion for helping kids understand and value the benefits of academics.
Susan Latas has retired from the Shawnee Mission School District after 29 years of teaching. She has taught Mock Trial Experience for the JCCC Talents program for 17 years and has developed a terrific group of speakers.
Wendy Robinson has 20 years of experience in education. She is currently the QUEST teacher at Prairie Trail Junior High in Olathe.
Theo Carswell teaches in the Shawnee Mission School District. She has taught in the Camden County Georgia School District, North Carolina and Okinawa, Japan.
Toni Dringman teaches eighthgrade social studies for the Olathe School District. Joann Dunham has been a gifted facilitator for the De Soto School District for seven years. Her interest in architecture comes from several family members who are engineers and architects. Trisha Farnsworth teaches reading in the De Soto School District. She has been teaching 14 years and is happy to return for her seventh year at JCCC youth programs.
Sara Jo Martin has been an elementary educator for 23 years, teaching second, third and fourth grade in the Lee’s Summit School District. In addition, she has worked as an instructional technology specialist and has taught technology classes at UMKC. Shawn McWhirt is a gifted facilitator in the De Soto School District. Shawn has taught for the past 11 years.
Dr. Eric Flescher is a storm chaser. He has traveled the world chasing eclipses even into Mt. St. Helens volcano. Using the Internet and computers for education is also part of his background.
Linda Meyer is a gifted education teacher in the Blue Valley School District. She has 34 years of teaching experience in Iowa, Kansas, Korea and Argentina.
Ashleigh GarciaWheeler teaches art at Mill Creek Middle School for sixth through eighth grades in the De Soto School District.
Jan Miller has been in gifted education for 27 years and was selected twice for inclusion in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. She was honored in 1994 as “distinguished teacher” by the White House Commission of Presidential Scholars.
Rita Garcia teaches in the Blue Valley School District. She has been named Blue River master teacher. Vince Garcia is a physical education teacher at a charter high school in Kansas City. He has coached football and wrestling.
Tammy Motti teaches allday kindergarten and mentors new kindergarten teachers. She is currently teaching kindergarten at Merriam Park Elementary. She has taught in the Shawnee Mission School District for 12 years.
Lisa Healey has taught art for seven years, and gifted education for 10 years in the Shawnee Mission School District. She enthusiastically returns to the JCCC TALENTS! program for her fourth year.
Wendy Mueller has been a career counselor for more than 10 years, with experience working with all ages and backgrounds. She brings joy, humor and hope to her workshops and likes to empower her students with tools to manage career transition.
Connie Healy has 31 years of teaching experience and she still loves it! She was 2003 Kansas Teacher of the Year and the 2003 Blue Valley Master Teacher of the year. She has also been the science fair sponsor for High Grove Elementary.
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Victor Olvera is an adjunct professor in the music department at JCCC. His compositions have been performed by the State of Mexico Symphony. Sistema 5 was performed by the UMKC woodwind quintet at the 1998 Seamus Conference.
Ann Nelson, NBCT, has taught for 29 years. She is currently the enrichment specialist at Blue Valley School District.
Rosalie Schard has been teaching for 31 years. She currently teaches first grade in the Shawnee Mission School District. Morgan Schneebeli has taught reading in the Shawnee Mission School District for five years. She is excited to be involved in the JCCC youth program for her third straight year. Jacqueline Shao is a teacher and principal at the Chinese School of Greater Kansas City. She has taught Chinese since 2000 and is experienced in Chinese culture activities. She is also an active volunteer in gifted and cultural programs. Ashley Stoffregen has been teaching sixth grade math in the Blue Springs School District for eight years. She enjoys teaching students and helping them learn. Melissa Stucky has worked at the elementary and junior high levels in both gifted education and as a library media specialist. She has taught TALENTS! classes for more than 10 years. Andrew Trites has taught in the Blue Valley and Olathe school districts. He served as a paraprofessional for the JCCC Summer Youth Program for the past four years. Bethany Vokac is a kindergarten teacher in the Blue Valley School District. She enjoys scientific inquiry with young children. Shannon WeatherallJohnson has taught kindergarten and summer school in Olathe for six years. Kathy Wiley has taught young children, ages five to nine for more than 17 years. She currently teaches kindergarten in the Blue Valley School District.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION All participants in Summer Youth Enrichment Program must have an Emergency Notification Form (ENF) on file in the Workforce, Community and Economic Development office no fewer than five days before the first class in which they are enrolled. Please complete the form (both front and back) in this brochure or download it from the JCCC Web site at www.jccc.edu/youth. You may fax it to 9134694414 or mail it to: Johnson County Community College Workforce, Community and Economic Development Registration, Box 62 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 662101299
REFUND POLICY The following refund policy will be honored if a written cancellation request is received in the JCCC Workforce, Community and Economic Development Registration office by the dates indicated: • 100 percent is refunded for cancellation of registration on or before May 22, 2009. • 50 percent is refunded for cancellation of registration after May 22 if submitted four business days before the class starts.
Art Museum Youth Classes Contemporary Creations classes for children ages 811 are twohour sessions combining interactive tours with studio projects. A wide array of class topics will be featured this summer and on Saturdays throughout the academic year. Each day, class is offered at two times: 10 a.m.noon or 24 p.m. Class fees are $15 per session/$10 for Members of the Nerman Museum. Visit our Web site for class information: www.nermanmuseum.org
STUDENT CONDUCT Our policy requires that disruptive students be removed from class. If necessary, we will call parents for early pick up. Tuition refunds are not granted to students permanently removed from class.
SPECIAL REQUESTS Johnson County Community College is committed to making reasonable modifications to its services, programs and activities as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for modification should be made by contacting Access Services for Students with Disabilities at 9134698500, ext. 3521, or TDD 9134693885.
DROP OFF/PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS Students are to be dropped off and picked up at the west side of the Carlsen Center curved drive. See the map below. Staff will be at the entrance to greet your child and escort him or her to class.
Questions about Contemporary Creations or other art museum programs? Call Karen Gerety Folk, curator of education, 9134698500, ext. 4771, or email kgerety@jccc.edu. Interested in Membership? Contact Emily Fowler, 9134692717, or email efowler@jccc.edu. Image: Fall 2008 class discusses Some/One by DoHo Suh, 2004, gift of Marti and Tony Oppenheimer and the Oppenheimer Brothers Foundation.
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IT Girls – Women in Technology Grades 911 (Fall 2009) Be a part of bridging the gap between women and careers in technology.
Dive into the digital scene and discover all the career possibilities attached
to information technology. Expand your “technoknowledge”
this summer by creating your own blog, learning about podcasting and
building a cool cybersafe Web site.
With the shortage of women in hightech, engineering, science and
math careers, companies and organizations continue to recruit female
employees. IT Girls will help prepare you to make sound decisions in
choosing a future hightech career path.
In this workshop you will: • Explore careers in technology – graphic designer, software developer, analysts and many more • Learn the latest software and multimedia tips and tricks • Meet successful women with IT careers • Make friends with people who share your interests This workshop is FREE and lunch is provided. Classes are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Session 1: June 811 Session 2: June 2225 Call 9134693890 or send email to tleland@jccc.edu, for more information. Participation requires a signed recommendation by a teacher, principal or counselor. Registration starts March 2.
Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, KS 662101299
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
Johnson County
Community College