Next Step Continuing Education - Summer 2017 by Next Step Continuing Education

SUMMER 2017

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Summer School:

welcome to summer school! We are pleased to offer engaging courses and youth camps to support you in completing credit requirements, learning new skills, and remaining active. Our staff look forward to working with you this summer! Staff at Next Step Continuing Education Elk Island Public Schools

• Credit Courses

• Credit Course Fees

• Busing

• Credit Schedule

June Diploma Exam Prep Youth Camps: • Culinary Skills

• Cooking

• Technology

• Extreme Babysitting

• Sports

Spring Adult Courses

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Register for Summer School programs at the Next Step Continuing Education office located at 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park (in Salisbury Composite High School - enter through northeast doors). Our office hours, up to and including June 30, are Monday Thursday 8:30 am-7:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am-5 pm. Our office hours for July and August will be posted on our website in June. Registrations for all credit courses and youth camps are accepted: In person Online eipscontinuinged.ca Fax 780-449-3530

One of the best teachers I've ever had! I learned more math in this short period than I ever have before.

By email eips.conted@eips.ca

Student, Math 10-C

Mail (please note, Canada Post does not deliver to the school after June 30 for the summer months)

Class Locations

An outstanding course with a teacher that cares. This program helped me take the next step to future success.

All Credit Courses

Student, CALM

Held at Salisbury Composite High School with the exception of the first session of PE10 which will be held at Salisbury Composite High School or Bev Facey Community High School. All Youth Camps Held at Salisbury Composite High School.

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Summer School is an opportunity for students to free up room in their timetables for other courses or to upgrade marks for post-secondary. Our high school credit courses are open to both high school and mature students. Students entering Grade 10 in September 2017 are eligible to enroll in the summer offering of Physical Education (PE10), Career and Life Management (CALM) and Extreme CALM/PE10 courses only.

Credit Course Fees

Diploma Exams

All fees are due at the time of registration. Registration forms can be found on our website under "Program Info" or scan the QR code. Next Step Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unexpected circumstances. A full refund will be issued if Next Step Continuing Education cancels the class.

Students registered in a summer diploma exam credit course through Next Step Continuing Education will write a diploma exam in August at Salisbury Composite High School. If this is not your first time writing a diploma exam for that diploma exam credit course, you are required to submit a Diploma Exam Rewrite form together with a $25 + GST rewrite fee directly to Alberta Education.

Refund Policies For full details on our refund policy, please visit eipscontinuinged.ca.

Lunch/Snack Breaks Bring snacks and/or lunch as nutritional breaks will be provided throughout the day for credit classes.

Did you know?

All students, including those from other school jurisdictions, are welcome to register for EIPS Summer School.

Visit www.education.alberta.ca for the complete diploma exam schedule and applicable rewrite forms

Off-Campus Education • You can earn additional high school credits through work experience at your current employment or a new job. • You may be eligible for the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). • You can earn a Green Certificate if you work on a farm. • Contact your high school counsellor or Next Step Senior High to sign up for any of these summer opportunities

Download registration forms here or go to eipscontinuinged.ca.

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Fees for Credit Courses CALM – $90 PE10 – $110 Extreme CALM/PE10 – $549 5 Credit Courses – $80 (for students born after Sept. 1/96) Mature Students – $580 (for students born on or before Sept. 1/96) Lab Fee – $20 (for each science course) Textbook Rental – $125 (fully refunded after return of textbook in good condition) Diploma Exam Supervision – $25 (for each diploma exam) Diploma Exam Rewrite – $25 + GST payable directly to Alberta Education (applies only if student has written diploma exam for course previously).

My son came home from Extreme CALM/PhysEd and had nothing but amazing things to say about the experience. Thank you so much, I didn't think it was possible to engage 15 year old males who are "too cool" in the way that you have. Parent, Extreme CALM/Phys Ed

G N I S U B Busing may be available from Fort Saskatchewan to Sherwood Park from July 4-28 at a cost of $75 for two weeks or $150 for four weeks, plus GST, per student. Availability of bus service will depend on sufficient interest. Call 780-467-7292 for details.

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EXTREME CALM/PE 10

Physical Education (PE 10)

This program provides activities that will enhance curriculum objectives for PE 10, CALM and CTS credits utilizing outdoor education as the medium for learning. Staying four nights at Strathcona Wilderness Centre the second week, students will participate in wilderness living skills, canoeing, orienteering, outdoor fitness activities and a variety of team building and leadership development activities. Don't miss out on this hands-on learning experience.

Career and Life Management (CALM) CALM Faith Based (2nd session only) 1st Session | SAL (and BFH for PE 10) Jul 4-14 | 8:30 am - 2:05 pm 2nd Session | SAL Jul 17-28 | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

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1st Session

English 20-1

Math 10 C

SAL Jul 4-6 (T-Th) 8:30 am - 1:30 pm plus SWC Jul 10-14 (M-F)

English 20-2

Math 20-1

English 30-1

Math 20-2

SAL Jul 11-13 (T-Th) 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

English 30-2

Math 30-1

plus SWC Jul 17-21 (M-F)

Social Studies 20-1

Math 30-2

3rd Session

Social Studies 20-2

Science 10

SAL Jul 18-20 (T-Th) 8:30 am - 1:30 pm plus SWC Jul 24-28 (M-F)

Social Studies 30-1

Biology 20

Social Studies 30-2

Biology 30

Physics 20

Chemistry 20

Physics 30

Chemistry 30

2nd Session

Students are to be dropped off at SWC by 8:30 am on Monday during their week and picked up from SWC at 3:00 pm on the Friday.

SAL Jul 4-28 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Download registration forms here or go to eipscontinuinged.ca.

SUMMER SCHOOL 7 Boost your confidence! We've got you covered! Small class sizes and quality instruction make Next Step Continuing Education

your community education choice for over 45 years.

Small class sizes offer more personalized support! Our engaging teachers provide a positive experience and are able to help you feel more confident with exam writing. Bring a lunch/snack for weekend classes as a 1/2 hour break is provided.

English 30-1 Part A

Chemistry 30

SAL $49 | 6 Hrs Jun 5, 6 (M/T) 5:30 - 8:30 pm

SAL $125 | 15 Hrs Jun 18 (Su) 9 am - 3:30 pm plus Jun 19, 20, 21 (M/T/W) 5:30 - 8:30 pm

English 30-1 Part B SAL $29 | 3.5 Hrs Jun 7 (W) 5:30 - 9 pm

English 30-2

Physics 30; Biology 30 SAL $125 | 15 Hrs Jun 23 (F) 5:30 - 8:30 pm plus Jun 24, 25 (Sa/Su) 9 am - 3:30 pm

SAL $75 | 9 Hrs Jun 4 (Su) 9 am - 3:30 pm plus Jun 5 (M) 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Social 30-1 SAL $99 | 12 Hrs Jun 3, 4 (Sa/Su) 9 am - 3:30 pm

Social 30-2 SAL $49 | 6 Hrs Jun 3 (Sa) 9 am - 3:30 pm

Math 30-1; Math 30-2 SAL $125 | 15 Hrs Jun 14, 15, 16 (W/Th/F) 5:30 - 8:30 pm plus Jun 17 (Sa) 9 am - 3:30 pm

The teacher was very knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic. I feel ready for the diploma now! Student, Chemistry 30 Diploma Prep

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Herb Hess, Professional Chef Herb Hess is an award-winning Red Seal chef and educator with over 30 years of experience. After a successful career as an executive chef in some of the finest restaurants in the province, he became a Culinary Arts teacher and has gone on to inspire a generation of young chefs. Under Herbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mentorship, his culinary students develop the passion and skills to win provincial and national titles in individual and team competitions. Join Chef Herb for this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best!

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NEW YOUNG CHEF BOOT CAMP

NEW YOUNG CHEF CAKE BOSS

Do you enjoy cooking? In our Young Chef Boot Camp, we get serious about building and developing your culinary skills! This is a unique opportunity for those who are interested in mastering the basic culinary skills and techniques needed to embark on a lifetime love of cooking. Students will participate in this week-long camp learning basics in kitchen safety, proper food handling, food preparation, cooking and baking techniques, presentation, table setting and the best part - tasting! Bring containers for any leftovers.

Create impressive cakes, cookies and cupcakes! Your instructor demonstrates techniques for baking, icing and decorating so that you can design and create your own masterpieces. Practice the three fundamentals of decorating for great results. Bring containers for any leftovers. Grades 5-9 SAL $249+ $50 supplies Jul 17-20 (M-F) 9 am - 3 pm

Grades 5-9 SAL $249 + $50 supplies Jul 10-14 (M-F) 9 am - 3 pm

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TASTES of the WORLD

SNACKS and APPETIZERS

Each day you will discover a different cuisine from around the world. Start with the Asian cuisine and learn a stir fry, sushi, butter chicken and more. Next you will experience the traditional tastes of Ukraine. Move on to the rich flavors of Italy and finish the week with a fiesta of the senses with Mexico. Be sure to bring your appetite! Each day you will get to enjoy tasting your creations. Bring containers for leftovers.

Create a variety of tasty and unique appetizers and snacks that are quick and easy! By the end of this camp you will have the confidence, creativity and awareness about food choices to make terrific snackable foods. Each day you will get to enjoy tasting your creations. Bring containers for leftovers.

Grades 5-9 SAL $199 + $40 supplies Jul 10-13 (M-Th) 9 am - 3 pm

Grades 5-9 SAL $199 + $45 supplies Jul 17-21 (M-F) 9 am - 3 pm

FUN with DOUGH Roll up your sleeves and dig in! Explore a variety of dough recipes and discover how easy it is to make delicious homemade treats for both the sweet and the savory taste buds. Each day you will get to enjoy tasting your creations. Bring containers for leftovers. Grades 5-9 SAL $199 + $20 supplies Jul 24-27 (M-Th) 9 am - 3 pm

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NEW LUNCHTIME LINEUP! Explore making quick, easy and nutritious lunches such as taco pop tarts, stuffed pizza cupcakes, mac and cheese bites and more! Bring your appetite! Each day you will get to enjoy tasting your creations. Take some home to share with family and friends too! Bring your containers for any leftovers. Grades 5-9 SAL $125 + $20 supplies Jul 4-6 (T-Th) 9 am - 12 pm

NEW SWEET TREATS CAMP Explore everything SWEET! Indulge your sweet tooth and experience baking delicious treats from classic recipes to fun new favorites. Sampling your creations is a must! Take some home to share with family and friends too! Bring your containers for any leftovers. Grades 5-9 SAL $125 + $15 supplies

I thought that all of the things we made were SUPER YUMMY! Student, Lunchtime Fun

It was a fantastic class to learn new skills, eat great food, and have fun! Student, Fun with Dough

Jul 4-6 (T-Th) 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lunchtime supervision provided from 12:00 - 12:30 pm for $10. Please register online or by phone to secure a spot.

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Make Your First 3D VIDEO GAME Develop a game concept that goes beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design. Learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay and story telling. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program. Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 10-14 (M-F) 9 am - 12 pm

Minecraft Animators Bring your favourite Minecraft characters to life in an animated short film! Learn how studios like Pixar and Disney make movies like Inside Out and Frozen by using techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing and animating rigged 3D models. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program. Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 10-14 (M-F) 12:30 - 3:30 pm

NEW Maker Labs: Make Your First 3D Creation

This was the best camp ever and I don't want to leave. Student, Minecraft Modders

Lunchtime supervision provided from 12:00 - 12:30 pm for $10. Please register online or by phone to secure a spot.

Calling all future designers! In this class if you can dream it you can make it - create your first action figure, design custom jewelry, or make a new toy, learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing, and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! Using professional-level modeling software, kids will sculpt, texture, and render their own 3D creation. No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program. (3D prints can be purchased separately through an online provider.) Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 17-21 (M-F) 9 - 12 pm

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Minecraft Designers

NEW Code Breakers

If you love the game Minecraft, but always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your game, this camp is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, create skins for characters and import them into your favourite Minecraft games. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program.

Calling all future coders, programmers and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in his bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program.

Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 17-21 (M-F) 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Minecraft Modders Use your favourite game to discover the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod! Introductory coding will also be introduced through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Students will work with others of similar age in pairs or teams for part of the program. Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 24-28 (M-F) 9 am - 12 pm

Ages 8-14 SAL $219 Jul 24-28 (M-F) 12:30 - 3:30 pm

Did you know?

Returning Black Rocket campers can create more advanced projects that build on their previous learning with daily support from Black Rocket Central.

All camps with the rocket symbol are offered in partnership with Black Rocket, an industry expert in technology programs for youth throughout the US. Their mission is to unleash and enhance self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning and divergent thinking through hands-on learning.

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EXTREME Babysitting At the end of the camp not only will you have earned your Red Cross Babysitter Certificate, but you will have extreme babysitting skills just in time for all those summer babysitting jobs!

Looking to get your Red Cross Babysitter Certificate? Check out this fun and expanded version of the usual babysitting course. You won't find another babysitting camp like this! The first two days will cover the Red Cross Babysitter Certificate program in the morning. The afternoons will be filled with fun as you explore different games and projects to use when babysitting. On the third day you will gain handson experience in the kitchen, learning basic skills while making tasty, easy meals you can prepare for your babysitting clients! Ages 11 and up SAL $179 + $35 supplies Jul 5, 6 (W/Th) 9 am - 3:30 pm, plus Jul 7 (F) 9 am - 2 pm Jul 12, 13 (W/Th) 9 am - 3:30 pm, plus Jul 14 (F) 9 am - 2 pm

I loved Extreme Babysitting and I learned so much more. I feel way more prepared and would totally recommend this course to anyone. Student, Extreme Babysitting

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Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Junior Outdoor leader proms

Adventure Photography

JOL Level 1: Course #111985 Ages 13-15 • Jul 17-21 • $315

Working with a professional photographer, participants will capture the events of the week through various forms of photography, and enter their photos into the Summer Camp Bondar Challenge.

This program is designed to provide foundational skills in all of the outdoor programs we offer. Skills that are key to becoming a leader in any field will be introduced. Participants will practice: • Organizing programs, & camp supplies • Emergency response / wilderness living • Flat water canoeing • Group development and team building

Age: 12 - 16 Jul 31 - Aug 4

Upon completion of the program, participants will have the pre-requisite to apply to the JOL level II program for the summer of 2018

JOL Level 2: Course #111986 Ages 13-17 • Jun 30-Jul 6 • $132 Participants receive a week of training in the first week of July, followed by an opportunity to assist with at least 3 of our 7 weeks of summer camps. JOL PLUS: Course #111987 Ages 13-17 • Jul 24-28 • $515 The highlight of our JOL camps! This exciting trip includes a full week of adventure in the mountains near the beautiful Rocky Mountain House.

Course #111972 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $375

Teen Leadership out-trip Join us for a week in the David Thompson Country where participants will experience lake and river canoeing, outdoor climbing, hiking up a mountain, and a beach day. Meals, transportation and group equipment will be supplied.

Age: 13 - 17 Jul 24 - 28

Course #112000 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $705

Our summer camps (ages 3Y to 16Y) include outdoor living skills, fitness, canoeing, kayaking, outdoor cooking, crafting, nature hikes and outdoor games are all designed to help everyone experience the wonders of nature. For more information please visit:

www.strathcona.ca/registration

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Summer SPIKERS

Summer SLAMMERS

VOLLEYBALL

BASKETBALL

Are you looking for an introduction to the game of volleyball? Basic skills such as serving (underhand and overhand), forearm passing and overhead passing (setting) will be emphasized in this co-ed camp. An introduction to court positioning, backcourt defense, blocking and attack skills plus offensive and defensive team strategies will also be covered.

Do you want to learn the game of basketball, brush up on your skills or feel more confident trying out for the school bball team? Indivdual skills, teamwork, and an introduction to offensive and defensive team strategies will be emphasized in this co-ed camp. Grade 7 students have the option of either session.

Grade 7 students have the option of either session.

Grades 5-7

Jul 10 - 14 (M-F) 2:15 - 4:15 pm

SAL $155 + $10 supplies

Jul 17 - 21 (M-F) 2 - 4 pm

Grades 7-9

Jul 17 - 21 (M-F) 2 - 4 pm

SAL $155 + $10 supplies Jul 10 - 14 (M-F) 2:15 - 4:15 pm

SAL $155 + $10 supplies

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Sherwood Park Volleyball Camp For over 30 years Sherwood Park Volleyball Camp has been helping athletes prepare for the start of their upcoming school volleyball seasons. This camp features motivated and experienced instructors whose goal is to offer an instructional and enjoyable volleyball experience focusing on individual skill development. Improve your game this summer and start the 2017 school season with an advantage! Grades 6-8 SAL $189 + $10 supplies Aug 14 - 18 (M-F) 9 am - 12 pm Grades 9-12 SAL $189 + $10 supplies Aug 14 - 18 (M-F) 1 - 4 pm

Very energetic and positive instructors. It was great to be coached by university instructors right here in Sherwood Park without the 40 minute drive! Student, Sherwood Park Volleyball Camp