JCCC Summer Youth Enrichment Program

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

afternoon

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.

Call 91 3­469­2 323 to registe r or visit www.c enterfo rbusine for more ss.org informati on!

Internet Travel Space Odyssey Stock Market 2 Career Discoveries

Map Quest Savvy Money Smart Start International Explorer

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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