NMC College for Kids Catalog - Summer 2013 by Northwestern Michigan College

SUMMER

2013

www.nmc.edu/kids

NOTE: For up-to-date course information like date and location changes, along with added classes CLICK HERE If registering ONLINE, be sure to use your child’s name and child’s NMC ID What happens when you mix summer, and password

Welcome to College for Kids! a college campus, and kids? Lots of serious fun and active learning!

The College for Kids program at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, Michigan, stimulates and nurtures the minds of young people ages 3–17 with 188 learning options. The 8-week program is designed for highly motivated students to explore an area of interest; parents should read descriptions carefully to find the best fit. Most classes are formatted in a week of 4 or 5 half days. One week, Kids on Campus week – July 22-26, offers an optional supervised lunch break (bring your brown bag lunch) and lets you choose morning and afternoon classes for full days of fun (see page 18).

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• Registration begins April 12 and continues throughout the summer. Early enrollment is encouraged—many classes fill quickly. • The grade level under the class title is the grade your child will enter in FALL 2013. Classes are listed in grade order. • Registration is easy—online, Contents phone, fax, mail, or in person. Course Descriptions...... 3-35 Registration form is on page 38. Kids on Campus week ..18-19 See pages 36, 37, 39 for details Calendar of Courses..... 20-21 and financial aid information. Mill Creek Classes............ 16 • Prices are listed under each class. Maps................................ 39 • Check the website for updates Registration Form............. 38 throughout the summer at Instructor bios are online at www.nmc.edu/kids www.nmc.edu/kids Filled classes, added classes, and cancellations will be posted. 2

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

Good Morning, NEW Mother Goose (Ages 3–4) EEZA105

Rhyme your way through a week of fun using music, movement, arts and crafts, and your imagination. Use shapes to build a clock tower and have fun with numbers as we explore Hickory Dickory Dock; use your “star baton” to conduct a symphony of music by Mozart; move like spiders as we act out Little Miss Muffet; paint drippy eggs as we celebrate Humpty Dumpty—and so much more. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11242 10-11:30 a.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Heather Quick $59 NEW!

Classes for 3-year-olds. Choose from five new options on this page.

Purple People Eater (Ages 3–4)

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Red, Green, Purple, and Pink—the world is full of amazing colors. Stories, games, music and take-home art guide you on an adventure with characters like a white rabbit, a jelly bean bunny, and a silly brown bear. You’ll do the Rainbow Pokey and the Color Crayon March and make things like a fly-catching frog and a flying bee. There will be paints and colors galore—and a Purple People Eater! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11243 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Annette Richter $69

Amazing Alphabet Animal Adventure (Ages 3–4)

NEW EEZA103

Ants and apples, enormous elephants, the octopus and the ostrich! Meet the fun family of vowels—those letters that show up in every word. Silly stories, giggly games, fun crafts, and five fascinating animals help us get acquainted with all five vowels. You’ll go on an adventure with Abby Alligator, discover a hiding “I”, and laugh at the Umbrella Bird’s umbrella. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11244 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Annette Richter $69

AGES 3-6

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 3–4)

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Bugs, bugs, bugs, oh my! Busy bees, silly spiders, quick crickets, and beautiful butterflies come to visit as we listen to bug stories, sing songs, and “buggy down” to creative movement activities. Go on a nature walk in search of bugs then get creative making totally buggin’ art projects like a spider mask and your very own insect collage. Learn fun facts through lots of handson projects, create your own bug rock, observe insects, and have lots of buggy fun. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11245 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach $69

Big, Beautiful Ocean (Ages 3–4)

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Jump into a week of ocean life as you discover seahorses, sharks, crabs, and brightly colored fish. You’ll have a splashy time playing lively games like Sharks and Barracudas, making music, and creating something special every day while learning about the ocean. Add finger plays, great stories, and a little science for extra fun. Bring a 2-liter bottle to class to make an “ocean in a bottle.” Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11246 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Annette Richter $69

Art, Art, and More Art (Ages 4–6)

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Explore all kinds of fun and messy art in this week of hands-on discovery. You’ll paint, shape, squish, print, sculpt, and glue—and still have time for stories, songs, and movement. Moms and dads: this week of art exploration develops fine motor skills and encourages creativity to flourish. Your young artist’s experience includes collage, painting, printmaking, wood-scrap sculpture, and more. Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11247 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11248 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Heather Quick $75 each option NOTE: Children need to be the listed age by the first day of their class.

AGES 4-6 Over the Rainbow (Ages 4–6)

Treasure Hunters— A Pirate Adventure (Ages 4–6) EEYA122

Become a budding scientist and learn the magic of color. Work with a variety of materials from finger paints and shaving cream to Cray-pas and glitter. Listen to stories and learn about artists who were wild about color. Sing songs that brighten your world! You’ll have a lot of fun during this week of messy discovery. Bring an art shirt. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11249 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr $69

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4–6)

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Jump into a week of hands-on fun as you journey to the amazing rainforest filled with exploding color and exciting adventures. Each day you will make new discoveries about the plants, animals, and foods of the rainforest as we work with art, music, games, stories, and movement. Make cool animal projects like frog hand puppets, build your own terrarium, create a rain stick, and try new fruits. Every day is a play day—in the rainforest! Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11250 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr $69

Dancing Feet Creative Movement (Ages 4–6) EEYA123

Spin, stretch, walk, slide—your body wants to move. Let your feet tell stories as you explore different kinds of dance like jazz, ballet, and modern. You’ll learn to stretch like a dancer and balance your body as you leap and twirl. You’ll move to different kinds of music as you create your own dances and make up some with the group. No dance experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothes for moving (no jeans please), and dance shoes (bare feet are fine too). Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11251 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $69

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Become a treasure hunter as we search for the hidden treasures of pirates. Our adventure takes place on our own ‘island’ where we’ll create a pirate ship and pirate maps to lead us to lost treasures. You’ll make your own pirate hat and glittering treasure chest to hold your loot. Each day you’ll create pirate art projects and enjoy stories and games. Yo ho ho! Climb aboard for a great adventure! Both options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: June 24-28 Code: 11252 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Kids on Campus week: Code: 11253 July 22-26, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Lisa Bracey $75 each option

What’s Cookin’? (Ages 4–6)

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Banana dippers, fresh veggie pizza, peanut butter honey balls, waffle sandwiches…learn to make these fun foods and lots more in this hands-on week in a big shiny kitchen. You’ll stir, blend, measure, mix, bake and taste your way through good food you can fix at home. Every day has a theme and includes a story and hands-on prep. The last day you can bring a guest to a dinner you have prepared. Cooking classes are not appropriate for children with severe food allergies. Both options Mon.-Fri., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Option 1: June 24-28 Code: 11254 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Sarah Wilcoxen Option 2: July 8-12 Code: 11255 9-11:30 a.m. Instructor: Rebecca Walters $109 each option

The Science Kid (Ages 4–6)

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Discover the magic of science! Sid, the Science Kid, asks all the big questions like what happens in the dark? What is a germ? How do magnets work and how can I make ice cream? Go on a nature walk, experiment with magnets, turn off the lights and make shadow puppets. You’ll get the answers when you experiment with real scientific principles to satisfy your natural curiosities of the world around you. Let your imagination run wild as you become a budding scientist. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr

Code: 11256

$69

Camp Adventures (Ages 4–6)

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Welcome to the great outdoors! Become a camp expert as you learn about the animals, insects, and plants around you. Explore great books, play lots of games, make fossils and nature bracelets, and have fun with a memory game. Prepare for your next camping trip after making a “sit-upon” and some camp clothing. Explore how exciting camp can be at night by telling stories, singing songs, and enjoying camp snacks around the “campfire”. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11257 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. C Instructor: Jessica Lang $69

Signing up is quick and easy by phone. Just call (231) 995-1700.

Mighty Michigan! (Ages 4–6)

Princess Party (Ages 4–6)

Adventures with Lightning McQueen (Ages 4–6)

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Code: 11258 $69 EEYA104

It’s a party and you’re invited! Join Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and more in a week full of princess fun. Make a crown and sash, a beaded necklace and other princess accessories. Dive into a treasure trunk to dress-up in princess glamour! Cut and paste, sing and count as you explore the world of princesses. Mix, measure, and decorate your treats for the party on the last day. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11259 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin $75 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

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KA-POW! Get ready for a fun week with Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck, Mater. Leave the competition in the dust when you create your own box-car, traffic lights, and dragster t-shirt. Use good teamwork and math skills to find Lightning McQueen after he falls off Mack’s trailer in an exciting treasure hunt. Each day you’ll sing, play games, and create racing-inspired art projects, so wear clothes that can get messy. On your mark, get set, GO! Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11260 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Nicole Mullin $75

Fiesta! Spanish for Kids (Ages 4–6)

What do bears, Native Americans, cherries, fudge, and tall ships have in common? They can all be found in Michigan! Build a bird feeder, create yummy treats from Michigan cherries, and make a sailboat. Find out how to protect special places like Sleeping Bear Dunes. Learn a Native American dance as you explore the stories, facts, and fun found here in the Great Lakes state. Get to know Michigan in this action-packed week. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr

AGES 4-6

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Uno, dos, tres—let ’s go! Learn words and phrases as you travel to different Spanishspeaking places. Visit a make-believe grocery store and learn your numbers and colors as well as the foods our south-of-the-border friends eat. Our make believe town has a post office where you’ll send a postcard you’ve made to a new Latin-American friend. While learning to speak Spanish, we’ll sing songs, make creative art projects and learn some customs and native culture. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11261 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

Mousekersize (Ages 4–6)

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Join Mickey, Minnie and the whole clubhouse gang for a weeklong celebration of fitness fun! Stretch, dance, march, and skip while learning about healthy treats and tricks to stay fit. Create crafts, cut, paste, measure, and mix with Donald, Goofy and the others. You’ll make mouse ears for Friday’s ‘We’ve Got Ears, Cheers Party’! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11262 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 222 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin $69

AGES 4-6 Our Shining Moon (Ages 4–6)

KinderScience (Ages 4–6) NEW EEYA131

Come learn what a special place the moon is! Train like an astronaut and then use your skills to build and launch a rocket, try astronaut food, and construct a lunar rover to explore the moon’s surface. Discover why you can see the moon during the day and the night. Make a model to learn why the moon has a bumpy surface and a face. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11263 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Jessica Lang $69

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4–6)

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Brontosaurus, Triceratops—even dinosaur names are big and mysterious! During this discovery week you will learn fun things about dinosaurs everyday through hands-on projects. Go on a fossil hunt, make fossil prints, and create a dinosaur skeleton. You will even make up a new kind of dinosaur just discovered in this class! There will be time for art, crafts, music, and of course, play. Come join the Dino fun. Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Jennifer Hoffman

Welcome to Pixie Hollow (Ages 4–6)

Code: 11264

$75 EEYA109

Fly to Pixie Hollow and experience the wonder and magic of Tinkerbell’s hidden world through art and stories. Decorate a wish box, design your own fairy doll and build her a home in a fairy village. Transform into a fairy by earning your wings and creating a skirt, a crown that glitters, and sparkly jewelry. Then wear all your fairy fashions to a special tea party on the last day. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11265 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Lisa Bracey $69

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Colorful rainbows, sparkly explosions, dancing popcorn, slippery slime—use your five senses to explore summer science. Each day, like a real scientist, you will make predictions, conduct experiments, and keep a visual journal of what you discover. You’ll get lots of hands-on fun as you discover sizzling summer sensations! Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11266 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Nicole Mullin $75

Art in the Great Outdoors (Ages 4–6)

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Nature wreaths, tree rubbings, seed pendants, sand sculptures, and stained glass clouds—there is so much for the nature artist to see and do! Create your own marvelous masterpieces as you explore woods, fields, and a sandy beach for a creative art experience. Wear walking shoes and clothes for having fun and getting messy. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11267 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Heather Quick $69

Bendy Bodies: Yoga Kids (Ages 4–6)

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Get moving with a week of Yoga adventures. Each day has a new and exciting theme that combines playful Yoga techniques with stories, art, music, and games. Practice yoga poses to mimic animals and explore the world through the eyes of some of your favorite creatures. Find out how to move your whole body in fun ways to become more flexible, coordinated, and confident. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for lots of movement and art. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11268 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Julia Lawson $69

Wonder about Water (Ages 4–6)

NEW EEYA134

See, feel, and learn how water is important to all life. Plant seeds, watch fish, and read about beavers and turtles in a water habitat. Make puppets and create a story about water. Learn about the ecosystem and how animals live and breathe in water. Experience a flood of stories, art projects, experiments, games, and snacks centered around water. At the end of the rainbow, we’ll celebrate with a Great Lakes Water Olympics. Drop in for a splash of fun. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11269 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Joan Longton $69

3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Ages 4–6)

AGE 4 to GRADE 3 EEYA125

All systems are go for discovery and wonder as you find out what it would be like to be an astronaut! Spend the week exploring spaceships, stars, and planets. View the stars in our own classroom planetarium, launch rockets, make your own astronaut helmet, and even sample astronaut ice cream. Pack your bags for an outof-this-world space adventure! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11270 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach $69

Sharks and Barracudas: NEW Ocean Wonders (Ages 4–6) EEYA130

Jump into the big blue ocean for a week of amazing discovery. You’ll explore wonderful creatures like seahorses, horseshoe crabs, and brightly colored fish. And what about the life of those big barracudas, whales, and sharks! You’ll have a splashy time with music, lively games like Sharks and Barracudas, and ocean art like seacreature mobiles. Bring a 2-liter bottle to class to make an “ocean in a bottle.” Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11271 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Annette Richter $69

Messy Masterpieces (Ages 4–6)

NEW EEYA133

Through the imagination of children’s literature and imagery, you will be inspired to draw, paint, print, sculpt and get messy! Using textured patterns, bright colors and fun materials, you’ll create a funny looking giraffe, sculpt a fanciful fish, draw, and paint a favorite animal or pet. You’ll even create a story about your favorite masterpiece. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11272 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Wendy McWhorter $69

Music for Little Mozarts (Ages 4–6)

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All kids love to make music! Enjoy a week of musical magic as you sing, move, listen, and create. Discover how to use your singing voice, feel the beat in fun ways, learn simple folk dances from around the world, and move to all types of music. You’ll also explore and play many different rhythm instruments. You’ll even make your own instrument to perform in a “class band” and take home at the end of the week! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11273 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 $69 Instructor: Stephanie Schall-Brazee

Going to the Fair (Grades 1–3)

NEW EEYB155

Nothing says summer like a local fair—parades, midway games, fireworks, and more. Join your friends for a week of Fair Fun. Learn how to make ice cream from farm fresh eggs to top your own cherry dessert. Make a mask and get to know about different animals. Sing, make crafts, play games, even create connections to local northern Michigan communities. End the week of fun and games with a parade. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11274 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Natalie Hebden $69 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

YAHOOligans (Grades 1–3)

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Grow your computer skills in a week of awesome discovery. Using ClipArt and WordArt, you’ll create an all-about-me book. Explore computer learning games, puzzles, and safe websites; be artistic with drawing software; and explore your favorite animals on the Internet. While you’re having fun, you’ll be learning basic computer skills with the keyboard, mouse, and printer. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11277 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $69

Happy Campers (Grades 1–3)

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Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to camp we go! Pitch your tent and get ready for a week of fun where you will sing camping songs, play campground games, and of course, eat camp food. Find out how to use a compass, mark a trail, and identify plants—especially poison ivy! Learn how to appreciate and protect the outdoors so that way there will always be a place for happy campers. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11275 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach $69

ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Insects Don’t Bug Me! (Grades 1–3)

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Are you buggy for bugs? Explore the fascinating world of bugs, insects, spiders, and worms. Go on daily hunting expeditions to locate, observe, count, and collect exciting critters like butterflies, dragonflies, ants, spiders, and worms. Learn to catch them with nets to add to your own homemade habitat. Construct different bugs, weave a web, and more. Each day we’ll focus on a type of bug so you can become an expert. You will never look at bugs the same way again! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11276 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Val Domkiv $69

In the Days of Dragons (Grades 1–3)

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Imagine living in a fantasy world where wizards cast spells and knights defend castles against ogres and dragons. Would you be a queen, a knight, a wizard? Choose a character to role play and make yourself a costume. Would you tame a dragon as a pet? Decide as you make your own dragon. Build your castle and a catapult to defend it. Stir up a wizard’s potion and a puddle of ogre ooze. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11278 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Lisa Bracey $69

Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 1–3)

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Stir, blend, measure, mix, and bake—be a chef for a week of kitchen discovery. We’ll make main dishes like chicken enchiladas and lasagna, and for snack day, made from scratch granola bars and other tasty treats. Try your hand at homemade bread. You will be amazed at how much math you use to be a chef. On the last day, you can bring a guest to a special family dinner prepared by you and your new chef friends. Cooking classes are not appropriate for children with severe food allergies. Both options Mon.-Fri., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Option 1: June 24-28 Code: 11279 9 a.m.-Noon Instructor: Sarah Wilcoxen Option 2: July 8-12, 1-4 p.m. Code: 11280 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $129 each option

Teddy Bear Tea Party (Grades 1–3)

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We’re having a teddy bear tea party and you’re invited! You’ll make fancy hats, invitations, and even place mats for the tea party. Find out where tea comes from and how to make yummy snacks. Polish your social skills and learn proper table manners. Dress up on the last day and bring your own guest (stuffed animal or doll) with you for party games and of course, tea! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11281 10 a.m.-Noon, University Center Rm. 211 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Theresa Mulcahy $69

Piano Explorers (Grades 1–3)

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Get off to a great start playing the piano. You’ll learn the names of the notes, and how to count and play rhythms. You’ll even write your own song. Of course there will be pianos, but you’ll also use rhythm instruments and play fun music games. The camp ends with sharing music— solos, duets, and a group piece. Bring a small rug, pad, or towel for floor-sitting. Class meets in NMC’s piano lab. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11282 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 103 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $75

Do you love to sing? NMC Children’s Choir is holding auditions for next school year on June 4 & 6 at NMC for students entering grades K-9. Call 995-1700 for details. www.nmc.edu/childrens-choir Sports and Games (Grades 1–3)

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Fun in the sun—and the gym! Explore new games each day as you learn to play soccer, basketball, t-ball, football, track, and more. Learn the basics from Coach Kenny (Traverse City class) or Coach Grammer (Williamsburg class) and get tips to make it more fun. You’ll practice new skills and learn to play the games. Bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, and plenty of energy. Mon.-Thurs., July 8-11 Code: 11283 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: David Kenny $75 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

Shelter Building (Grades 1–3)

ENTERING GRADES 1-3 EEYB127

You’re hiking and your friend sprains an ankle… and there’s a storm coming! You need shelter, but none can be found. We’ll listen to great stories and tales as we learn to construct different types of shelters from materials available to us in nature. If you like forts, and more importantly, like to build them, this adventure is for you! You will work together to build a shelter large enough for the whole group! Bring a water bottle. All options Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-Noon Option 1: July 8-12 Code: 11284 Option 2: July 15-19 Code: 11285 Option 3: July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11286 Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $75 each option

Way Cool Science (Grades 1–3)

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The “magic” of science is all around us! From making slime and foaming cups of colored goop to using bubbles to forecast weather…this is science! Science is everywhere—outside, in your kitchen, and in the air around you. Become a scientist for a week of experiments as you discover how plants grow, how bread rises, why pop cans crush, and what creates a gas. You’ll learn how to produce fun chemical reactions right in your own kitchen—with your parent’s help, of course! Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11287 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75

Acting Up! (Grades 1–3)

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Do you like to pretend? Pretending is just like acting. Discover the world of theater in this fun, action-packed week. Each day begins with drama games to warm up your creativity. Learn how to act, create a costume, and make your own props. Put together fun skits based on new stories and old favorites. Through hands-on activities, you will learn, practice, and then put on a show for your family and friends. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11288 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $69

It’s a Girl Thing: Glittery NEW Jewelry and Hair Accessories (Grades 1–3) EEYB153

Want to add a little dazzle to your wardrobe? Create your own necklaces, bracelets, rings, belts and other unique accessories. Learn techniques to make your own jewelry and accessories using beads, rhinestones, buttons, shrink plastic, clay, ribbon, and more! Design lots of unique items that nobody will believe you made yourself. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11289 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

Art in the City (Grades 1–3)

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Spark your imagination and inspire your creativity. Discover all the excitement and wonder of the city. Create pictures of wheels, silly buildings, your own store window, and a city landscape at night. You’ll even create a fabric wall hanging. Use unusual household items for exploring art techniques as you paint with acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, and oil pastels. Dress to get messy. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11290 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Patti Ramoie $69 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

Dance Party (Grades 1–3)

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Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia—even the names sound like a fiesta! Spend the week in tropical Latin America discovering the music, rhythms, and dances. Along the way you will learn about countries like Mexico and Colombia—a little language (Spanish), unforgettable stories and facts, and fascinating art projects. Good parties include food, so you will sample some native treats. Wear comfortable clothes for moving (not jeans or flip flops). Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11291 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Amigo Spanish Club (Grades 1–3)

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Hola amigos! Unlock the secret club code as you learn Spanish words and phrases you can use every day. See and say, listen and learn about the native stories and customs as you travel to different Spanish-speaking places like Mexico and Columbia. Meet new friends, sing fun songs, and make creative art projects. Exploring another language is a delight—join the club! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11292 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

Drawing and Painting (Grades 1–3)

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Watercolors, tempera, pastels, brushes, sponges, charcoal, graphite—even the words sound inviting and creative. Be an artist for a week of exploration into the world of color, shape, line, form, and space. From landscapes to portraits to favorite animals, you will capture on paper images around you and in your imagination. Bring a paint shirt. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11293 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Andrew Sias $75

NEW

Explore the Moon (Grades 1–3)

Inventor’s Workshop (Grades 1–3)

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Are you curious, full of ideas, wonder how things work? Do you like to take things apart to see how they run? Learn about famous inventors and the things they discovered, and exercise your creativity while you explore the “magic” of inventing. Use your own talents to discover visual thinking and productive thinking while creating an electroscope, high rise bridges, aerodynamic paper airplanes, and much more. You’ll get to be an inventor! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11295 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. K Instructor: Janine Winkler $75

Mysterious Magic and Super Slimy Science (Grades 1–3)

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Can you make things move without touching them? What is Oobleck? How do you make slime? These questions and more will be answered in this week of super science experiments. See chemical reactions produce extraordinary things—and you won’t believe the magic tricks! You will create flubber, explode a volcano, make flowers change colors and more. Bring your curiosity! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11296 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Rebecca Richardson $75

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Ready, set, head to the moon! Learn what makes the moon so special through art projects, stories and games. Test your skills in a special astronaut training program and design your own space helmet. You’ll paint and use storybooks and Oreos to learn about the shapes the moon takes and other intriguing lunar facts. Analyze moon sand and design moon rock models to explore it’s bumpy surface—fulfill your mission, astronauts! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11294 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Jessica Lang $69

Could your child use help with math or language arts? GRASP can help! See the back cover for details or visit www.nmc.edu/kids

Calendar of classes is on pages 20-21.

ENTERING GRADES 1-3 Take a class with a friend! Send them a link to nmc.edu/kids

Cheerleading Camp (Grades 1–3)

Fun and Flashy Fish (Grades 1–3)

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Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11297 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Erin Lord $69 EEYB137

Have fun and get messy with new art projects everyday using your imagination and creativity. Discover your artistic abilities while exploring color, watercolors, chalks, and much more. Make a collage, a tie-dyed t-shirt, and a picture frame to show off your new art. Let your talents run wild with straw blowing and marble rolling art. Parents are invited to the Friday “gallery” showcasing each artist’s work. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11298 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Kathleen Neeland $75

Water Wonderland (Grades 1–3)

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Paint, shape, squish, print, and sculpt fish of all shapes and sizes, including a prehistoric, 3-D model of your own design. Enjoy hands-on discovery with real fish when we print them Japanese style, and explore with fluorescent paint while you’re at it!

We’ve got spirit yes we do, we’ve got spirit how about you? Get ready for a week of fun where you start the day by warming up your muscles, including flexibility and strengthening exercises. Learn the F UNdamentals of cheerleading with beginning tumbling skills, basic motions, stunting, and jumps. You’ll practice each day and be ready to show your team spirit on the last day complete with your own set of pom-poms. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle every day.

Brush, Splatter, and Blow (Grades 1–3)

NEW

NEW EEYB156

Who’s ready to play and learn about water this summer? Jump in and discover why water is so special—how living things depend on it; and why we must protect it. Experience a flood of stories, art projects, experiments, games, and snacks centered around water. At the end of the rainbow we will celebrate with a Great Lakes Water Olympics. Drop in for a splash of fun.

Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 5-8 Code: 11300 9:30 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Wendy McWhorter $69

The Catapult Games (Grades 1–3)

NEW EEYB154

Travel back in time to the medieval days of epic battles, jousting tournaments, knights, and castles. Using your imagination, create a game board with a castle and all the game pieces to protect your castle. Prepare for battle! Bring out your army of knights; rollout the wooden catapult to fling objects towards your enemy, and your secret weapon—a flying dragon. Be ready to challenge your classmates to a match to see who can defend their castle. Ready! Aim! Defend! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11301 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

ARTventures Around the World (Grades 1–3)

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Pack your passport and learn about art and artists from all over the world by doing cool projects! You’ll make silk-painting scrolls when we “visit” China. Japan gives us paintings and fish windsocks. Paint a Swedish dala horse. In Africa, you’ll learn about mancala, and create our own brightly colored warrior mask. Try your hand at weaving which represents a number of continents. Finally, back in North America, you’ll discover hand-sewn quilts, art, more. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11302 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11299 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Joan Longton $69

ENTERING GRADES 1-4

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Creatures of the Night (Grades 1–3)

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Discover the mysterious, reclusive creatures of the night, like bats, owls, fireflies, and more! Investigate how they use their special senses to function and survive in the darkness. Use your imagination to design a unique nocturnal animal or insect, construct your own glowing firefly, and assemble your very own Creatures of the Night Handprint Keepsake Book. Bring a paint shirt and your curiosity! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11303 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Nicole Mullin $69

Underwater Adventures with Nemo (Grades 1–3)

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Join Nemo on his ocean journey and discover amazing creatures like clownfish, sharks, jellyfish, turtles, and whales. How do whales jump (they don’t have springy legs) and why do they sing and spout water? How do fish and animals travel deep in the sea? Create and paint foam sea characters, make a tie-dyed t-shirt with ocean colors, explore big jaws and stinging jellyfish, and much more. You’ll have a “whale of a tale” to tell about your adventure! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 205 Instructor: Andrew Sias

Code: 11304 $69

Outdoor Art (Grades 1–3)

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Design your own marvelous masterpiece as you explore woods, fields, grassy meadows, and the beach for adventurous art experiences. Create castings; work with clay, rock, sand, and found objects in nature to make collages, mobiles, prints, and more—there’s so much for the nature artist to see and do. Show off your work to your parents at the art display on the last day. Wear walking shoes, and dress for the outdoors and messy mediums. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11305 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Joan Longton $69

SEW Simple (Grades 2–4)

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Want to learn how to sew with a sewing machine? Want to make your own clothes? Do both this week and create a dress to wear! Learn basic sewing skills, work with a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch and press seams to create your own cool sundress and tote bag. Handstitch fabric flowers to embellish your tote bag. On the last day, amaze your family and friends as you walk down the runway in your new outfit. Includes all materials. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11310 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79

Full-day Opportunity Hot Science—VOLCANOES (Grades 2–4) EEYC105

Lava, craters, fire, ash—discover the world of volcanoes and mountains. As a modeler, you will make a volcano, then erupt it. As an explorer, use clay models to see how the sea floor is spreading and being eaten by the earth. Build mountains and discover continental shifting. If you like, make a day of it by enrolling in this class and Dinosaur Adventures, and bring a sack lunch. Mon.-Thurs., June 24-27 Code: 11308 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Chad Kahler $75

Dinosaur Adventures (Grades 2–4)

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Join the dinosaur adventure team as we explore the world of dinosaurs—the biggest, the baddest, the strongest, and the fastest. Build dinosaur models and make dinosaur tracks to help you understand the height, weight, and power of the dinosaurs. Reconstruct dinosaur nests and eggs out of clay. Learn about dinosaur history, why they don’t live today, and ways scientists study them. If you like, make a day of it by enrolling in this class and Hot Science— VOLCANOES, and bring a sack lunch. Mon.-Thurs., June 24-27 Code: 11309 12:30-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Chad Kahler $75

Maps are on page 39.

Crime Busters (Grades 2–4)

ENTERING GRADES 2-5 EEYC101

Be a detective for a week of solving mysteries! Learn what scientists, detectives, and police do to figure out what happened at a crime scene. You will try your hand at fingerprinting, conduct experiments on ransom notes, and analyze hair and other objects using a microscope. To sharpen your observation skills, your team will set up crime scenes for others to figure out. Be ready! On the last day, see if your team can collect enough evidence to solve the crime. Who did it? Both options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: June 24-28 Code: 11306 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Option 2: July 8-12 Code: 11307 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75 each option

Can You Make It Fly? (Grades 2–4)

NEW EEYC112

Do you love things that fly? Learn to take a simple piece of paper and turn it into a spectacular flying machine—a dart, glider, space ring, raptor, and more. Make your paper plane fly straight or do loops and circles. Race your planes against others and compete to see how long they stay up or how far they fly. From the classic dart to the unbeatable super plane, these paper creations will have you soaring all summer. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11311 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $69

eKidz (Grades 2–4)

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Become an eKid by doing amazing things on a computer! You’ll have oodles of hands-on fun trying new games, puzzles, drawing, and even learn how to paint with a computer. Create a storybook by discovering how to use a variety of cool programs. You’ll also find out how to stay safe while exploring the world of the internet. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

Code: 11312 $69

Birding Bonanza (Grades 2–4)

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Have you ever seen a Baltimore Oriole? Do you know the summer call of the Chickadee? Put on your walking shoes and head out to local trails to find our beautiful Northern Michigan birds. Each day you’ll visit a new outdoor habitat and hike to a special place to observe the birds that live there. Discover how to find and identify new birds, learn their songs, and build nests and feeders to take home. Parents will get a schedule of field trips and locations at the first class. Go bonkers over birds! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11313 8:30-10:30 a.m., NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 140 Instructor: Joan Longton $69

Kid’s Choir Camp (Grades 2–8)

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Do you love to sing? Come join the NMC Children’s Choir staff for a great week of music on campus! Whether you’re an experienced singer or brand new to singing, you will be placed in one of three choirs, based on age and experience. Each day is a new encounter with choir rehearsals and selecting from a variety of electives including: hand-drumming, class piano, class guitar, folk dance, and music theater. The finale is a concert featuring all the “Kid’s Choir Camp” singers. Mon-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11314 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 115 Instructors: Jeff Cobb, David & Mary Parrish, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, & Todd Vipond $150

Secret Science Recipes (Grades 3–5)

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Have you ever wondered what makes a ball bounce? Would you like to know the secret ingredients for flubber? Get ready for a week of ooey, gooey science! Uncover the mystery of making summer snowflakes and your very own lava lamp. Learn about chemical reactions, chemical bonding, and other amazing facts, all while doing hands-on experiments that you can take home to amaze your family and friends. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11315 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Kristen Hori $75

ENTERING GRADES 3-5 Kid’s Cuisine (Grades 3–5)

Piano Camp (Grades 3–5) EEYD105

Enjoy food f rom around the globe. Travel through your taste buds, from the Caribbean Islands and beaches of Greece to Japan. Each day you will learn a little about a new country and then prepare some of their special foods—fresh salsa from Mexico, biscotti from Italy, sushi from Japan, and more. Learn basic cooking terms and techniques in this hands-on experience in the Oleson Center kitchen. (Cooking classes are not appropriate for children with severe food allergies.) Both options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: June 17-21 Code: 11316 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Rebecca Walters Option 2: Aug. 5-9 Code: 11317 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Shannon McCann $129 each option

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Learn to play the piano! If you’ve never had a lesson, this week will be a perfect start into something you can always enjoy. In NMC’s piano lab, you’ll learn the names of notes, how to count and play rhythms, and how to create your own song. Rhythm instruments and music games add to the excitement. For the finale, you’ll have your own music fest with solos, duets, and group pieces. We’ll do some floor sitting so bring a small rug, pad, or towel. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11318 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 103 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $79

Extreme Sculpting (Grades 3–5)

NEW EEYD116

Experience the thrill of hand-sculpting in wood, plaster, clay, wire, paper and more in this week of 3-dimensional art. You’ll carve, construct, model, and cast as you create a sandcast mask, papier-mâché figure, wood scrap tower, pinch pot, soft-stone carving, and wire animals. Enjoy experimenting with new materials and techniques to design one-of-a-kind extreme works of art. Dress for a messy fun time! Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11320 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

The Science of Yuck! (Grades 3–5)

Sports Camp (Grades 3–5)

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Basketball, track, football, volleyball, baseball— sports and games mean summer sports outdoors and in the gym. Every day you’ll enjoy team games and skill builders while engaging in various types of athletics. Coach Kenny teaches game essentials and tips for making each sport more fun. Bring your water bottle and wear tennis shoes.

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Ever wonder why people burp and pass gas? Join other science explorers for a week of hands-on investigation. Learn why your body makes embarrassing noises, why mucus is important, and the purpose of scabs. Find out what happens to the snacks you eat. What’s a hiccup? Why do we yawn? Build a digestive system and conduct exploratory experiments. What about your senses? Can we fool your eyes into seeing things that aren’t there? Find out the facts about your body and what makes it slimy, oozy, and smelly. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11321 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 225 Instructor: Janet Steinhoff $69

Mon.-Thurs., July 8-11 Code: 11319 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Lobby Instructor: David Kenny $69

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Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

ENTERING GRADES 3-7 The Paint Studio (Grades 3–5)

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Let your imagination go f ree as you create awesome paintings. Learn the fundamentals of painting as you explore different techniques: mixing, blending, masking, spattering, printing, pointillism, and much more while using acrylics and watercolor. Explore the styles of famous artists and apply them to your paintings on canvas, watercolor paper, fabric, and wood. Bring a paintshirt or wear clothes that can stand a drop of paint…or two. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11324 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

Cheerleading Clinic (Grades 3–5)

NEW EEYD117

Give me an F, give me a U, give me an N…What does it spell? FUN! Dance, prance, and cheer for five days of spirit! Begin each day warming up your muscles with flexibility and strengthening exercises. You’ll learn the F UNdamentals of cheerleading with basic motions, stunting, jumps, and dance routines. You’ll practice each day and be ready to show your team spirit on the last day complete with your own set of pom-poms. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle every day. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11322 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Erin Lord $69

Robots Rule! A Lego Adventure (Grades 3–5)

NEW EEYD118

Robots are used to build, communicate, search, and explore the world around you. Discover how robots work as you build a basic robot in this hands-on week of robotic fun. Using the Lego Mindstorms NXT platform, you’ll use simple programming to experiment with the different robotic sensors and motors. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. K (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Nathan Brush

Code: 11323

Meet Me at the Ranch— Horseback Riding (Grades 3–6)

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They gallop and trot, whinny and neigh; they are massive and beautiful—and they capture our imaginations. Get to know horses in this three-day camp where you will be assigned your own horse. At the Circle H Stables at Ranch Rudolf, you will learn how to safely groom, care for, handle, lead, saddle, and bridle your horse. You will also learn basic western riding. Each day includes riding lessons—from corral, to pasture, to the last day’s trail ride. Wear heeled shoes or boots and bring a snack, water bottle, and clothes for inclement weather. Helmets provided. All options meet three days, Mon/Tues/Wed Option 1: June 17-19 Code: 11325 9 a.m.-Noon Option 2: June 17-19, 1-4 p.m. Code: 11326 Option 3: July 8-10 Code: 11327 9 a.m.-Noon Option 4: July 8-10, 1-4 p.m. Code: 11328 Meet at Circle H Stables (7200 Brown Bridge Rd., TC) Instructors: Melody Hamill & LeeAnn Jacobs $129 each option

The Art of Tree Climbing (Grades 3–7 with a Parent)

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When you watch squirrels scamper through trees, do you wish you could be up there too? Climbing trees is not only fun, it’s a sport! Using arborist’s ropes and saddles, you (and your parent) will learn to ascend into the canopies safely. You’ll even learn how to camp there. Equipment is provided; bring drinking water. Dress for the weather and wear shoes and long pants. Cost includes one adult and one child. Bring a sack lunch. Option 1: One day, Wed., Code: 11329 June 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Option 2: One day, Wed., Code: 11330 July 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Meet at Cedar Lake boat launch (off Cedar Run Rd. - ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Bo Burke $99 each option

$79

Thank you to the NMC BBQ committee for providing scholarships for the 2013 College for Kids program. 15

Classes in Williamsburg at

Mill Creek Elementary

(9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg) In a joint program with Elk Rapids Schools, seven College for Kids classes on this page are offered at Mill Creek the weeks of June 24 and Aug. 5. Princess Party (Ages 4–6)

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It’s a party and you’re invited! Join Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and more in a week full of princess fun. See full description on page 5. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11235 10 a.m.-Noon, Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Natalie Hebden $75

Going to the Fair (Grades 1–3)

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Nothing says summer like a local fair—parades, midway games, fireworks, and more. See full description on page 7. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11236 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Natalie Hebden $69

Clay Works for Kids (Grades 3–5)

Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11239 and Mon., July 1, 10 a.m.-Noon Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Lisa Hockin $85

Science Wizards (Grades 3–5)

Art in the City (Grades 1–3)

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Spark your imagination while discovering all the excitement and wonder of the city. See full description on page 9. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11237 1-3 p.m., Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Patti Ramoie $69

Sports and Games (Grades 1–3)

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Fun in the sun—and the gym! Explore new games each day as you learn to play soccer, basketball, t-ball, football, track, and more. See full description on page 8. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11238 10 a.m.-Noon, Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Annie Grammer $69

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Explore the fabulous feel of clay while making useful and unique objects. Use pinch, slab, and coil methods to create original items and glaze them. Make a clay relief sculpture that is also a bowl, an animal that whistles or rattles, or a vase with a face! Wear comfy clothes that can get messy as you learn about hand-building your very own clay creations. Time for pick-up of finished pieces will be arranged.

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Calling young scientists! Amazing electricity, invisible magnetic fields, chemistry experiments and edible labs—this week has it all. Explore the world of science that seems like magic, discovering the ‘what’ behind the wow! Each day you’ll explore science with experiments like making glue from milk, building and launching a mini rocket, and making edible gummy drops, just to name a few. Hands-on experiments help you discover the amazing world around you. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11240 10 a.m.-Noon, Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Annie Grammer $69

Wacky World of Science (Grades 3–5)

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Enter the wacky world of science that allows you to explore a different science every day. Learn about the environment, plants, rocks, dinosaurs, the human body, matter, atoms, and more. Keep a journal, do experiments and conjure up the budding “ologist” in you. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11241 1-3 p.m., Mill Creek Elementary Instructor: Kim Schrader $69

Pop Can Science (Grades 4–6)

ENTERING GRADES 4-6 EEYG103

Make a tornado, crush a can with no hands, build a stethoscope, and cause a fizz phenomenon! Pop cans, pop bottles, and soda pop do the teaching in this physical science extravaganza. Bring a clean, empty can to the first day of class and prepare to wear your goggles! Can you explore physics with pop? Yes you CAN! Sign up early for this “pop”-ular, class! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11335 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75

Project Runway— Sassy Skirt (Grades 4–6)

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Designers wanted! Have an eye for fashion? Begin by brainstorming ideas in a sketchbook with fabric swatches and design sketches. Then, learn basic sewing skills: pin and cut a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch and press seams while you make your sassy skirt, tote bag and scarf. Work with tulle to add to your uniquely designed skirt. You’ll also practice hand stitching techniques to embellish your outfit. Walk the runway on the last day to show off your awesome designs. Includes all materials. Both options Mon.-Fri., Option 1: June 17-21 Code: 11332 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Kids on Campus week: Code: 11333 July 22-26, 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79 each option

Under Construction (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG101

Do you like building with Legos, K’nex, wooden blocks or anything that stands? Here’s your chance to combine building with art. Get funky and create unique sculptures using lots of different materials including wood, paper, and recycled items. Get inspired by viewing amazing sculptures by famous artists then let your imagination go to work! Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11334 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Carolyn Swift $75

Kids with Cameras (Grades 4–6)

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Get ready for photo fun with your digital camera. Daily photo shoots, inside and outside, help you take more creative and artistic pictures. Explore ways to pose and frame your subjects and use the best lighting. Learn the technical ins and outs of the camera and exposure controls to make your photographs tell the story you see. Discover ways to improve an image on the computer using Photoshop Elements. Create a photo book of your favorite shots. Get Inspired! Bring a digital camera to class each day. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11336 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69

Kid Wind (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG169

Discover how wind power works as you build your own take-home wind generator using plastic bottles and cups, a motor, wire, a magnet, and more. Experiment with blade and generator design and test for efficiency, durability, and reliability. Learn about renewable sources of energy and why they are becoming so popular. Compare your design to actual wind system displays in NMC’s Energy Center. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11337 9 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Dave Wilson $115, includes wind kit

Tape It and Make It (Grades 4–6)

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Here’s an ingenious new craft idea that’s really sticking around—creating with duct tape. Duct tape comes in so many colors and prints these days that you’ll have a blast using it to make a designer water bottle, purse, and tote bag. Fashion a flower pin or magnet and a unique bangle bracelet. Everyone loves to decorate their school locker—why not create awesome locker accessories with colorful duct tape. Surprise your friends with your fashionista fab! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11338 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

Kids on Campus Kids on Campus invites you to participate in morning and afternoon sessions each day. Design your own one-week program for students age 4 to grade 8. • Choose from the 22 learning adventures below. • All-day design with a supervised lunch and recreation option—students bring a lunch; beverage is provided. • Classes & lunch meet at Aero Park Campus on Aero Park Drive (Parsons/Stulen Bldg. and Aero Park Labs Bldg). Slimy Science!!?? Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about!

Morning Choices grades page Welcome to Pixie Hollow

Ages 4-6

p. 6

Discover Dinosaurs

Ages 4-6

p. 6

Amigo Spanish Club

1-3

p. 10

Mysterious Magic & Slimy Science

1–3

p. 10

Drawing and Painting

1–3

p. 10

Project Runway–Sassy Skirt

4–6

p. 17

Great American Electric Car Race

4–6

p. 23

Say It In Japanese

4–8

p. 26

Video Game Creation

4–8

p. 26

Painted Woodworking Project

5–8

p. 28

Creating Digital Stories

7-10

p. 31

Afternoon Choices grades page Treasure Hunters-Pirates

Ages 4-6

p. 4

Mousekersize

Ages 4-6

p. 5

Art in the City

1-3

p. 9

Inventor’s Workshop

1-3

p. 10

Explore the Moon

1-3

p. 10

Drawing and Sketching

4-6

p. 23

Create Your Own Website

4-6

p. 23

Project Runway–Pajama Party

4-6

p. 24

Cutting Edge Carpentry

5-8

p. 28

Let’s Write Fiction

6-9

p. 30

Keyboarding: Learn to Type Faster 7-9

p. 31

Pajama Party!

I need to add some bedazzle and bling to my wardrobe! Princesses unite!

Week

July 22–26

kick back &

relax

bring

your FAV

snack

lunch Lunch Break! July 22–26 (optional) (Age 4–14)

If you enroll in a morning and afternoon session the week of July 22, you are invited to join the Lunch Break hour that meets between classes in the Parsons/Stulen Bldg. The kickback-and-relax supervised hour from noon to 1 p.m. offers time to eat, relax inside or outdoors, and join in recreational options. Junior counselors will help you get to the lunch area and afternoon sessions. Bring a lunch—juice packs provided. (Financial aid is not available for Lunch Break.) Cost: $10 for the week

Code: 11331*

*If choosing Lunch Break, be sure to include code 11331 on your registration form.

Classes meet at Aero Park Campus in the Parsons/Stulen Bldg. or Aero Park Labs Bldg. 2600 Aero Park Drive or 2525 Aero Park Drive in Traverse City (access Aero Park Dr. from Parsons Rd. or Three Mile Rd.)

20 Project Runway-Beachwear (Gr. 6-9) - AM Hip-Hop Dance (Gr. 6-9) - PM

Kids Choir Camp (Gr. 2-8) - AM

Kids Cuisine (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - PM

July 15-19

CSI - Crime Detectives (Gr. 5-8) - PM

It's a Girl Thing: Glittery Jewelry (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Acting Up! (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Angry Birds in Action (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - AM

Wheel and Hand-built Pottery (Gr. 6-12) - AM

Chemistry Kids (Gr.4-6) - PM

Fur, Feathers, and Fish (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 3-4) - AM

Adventures of Lightning McQueen (Ages 4-6) - PM

Dance Party (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Paier Mache Pony Pets (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Chef School I (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Game Programming (Gr. 7-12) - AM

SEW Simple (Gr. 2-4) - PM

Princess Party (Ages 4-6) - AM

Way Cool Science (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Kid Bloggers (Gr. 6-9) - PM

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - AM

The Actor in You (Gr. 4-6) - AM Clay Sculpture (G. 4-8) - AM

Fiesta Spanish for Kids (Ages 4-6) - AM

Sports and Games (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Piano Explorers (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Art in Your Secret Garden (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Geology Rocks (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Piano Camp (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Sports Camp (Gr. 3-5) - PM

What's Cookin'? (Ages 4-6) - AM

Camp Adventures (Ages 4-6) - PM

Mighty Michigan! (Ages 4-6) - PM

Bamboo, Birds, and Bears (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Kids in the Kitchen (Gr. 1-3) - PM Crime Busters (Gr. 2-4) - AM

Computer Programming-Java (Gr. 7-12) - AM

Build a Skateboard (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Amazing Alphabet Animal (Ages 3-4) - AM

The Science Kid (Ages 4-6) - AM

Intro to Movie Production (Gr. 6-9) - PM

July 8-12

Dancing Feet Creative Movement (Ages 4-6) - PM

Pop Can Science (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Hot Science: Volcanoes (Gr. 2-4) - AM

No classes (Cherry Festival)

Kids with Cameras (Gr. 4-6) - PM

All Aboard Hogwarts Express (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Wind Power: Build a Generator (Gr. 7-12) - PM

What's Cookin' (Ages 4-6) - PM

Kid Wind (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Rocket Science (Gr. 5-8) - PM

The T-Shirt: Slash It, Scrunch It (Gr. 6-9) - PM

In the Days of Dragons (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Insects Don't Bug Me (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Tape It and Make It (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Dinosaur Adventures (Gr. 2-4) - PM

Stop-motion Animation (Gr. 5-8) - AM

Treasure Hunters-Pirates (Ages 4-6) - AM

Crime Busters (Gr. 2-4) - AM

Checkmate! (Gr. 4-8) - AM

Purple People Eater (Ages 3-4) - AM

Kids in the Kitchen (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Doctors and Vets: Dissection (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Going to the Fair (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Happy Campers (Gr. 1-3) - PM

YAHOOligans (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Under Construction (Gr. 4-6) - PM

The Competitive Edge: Sports (Gr. 4-8) - PM

Secret Science Recipes (Gr. 3-5) - PM Project Runway-Sassy Skirt (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4-6) - AM

Over the Rainbow (Ages 4-6) - PM

Good Morning, Mother Goose (Ages 3-4) - AM

Art, Art, & More Art (Ages 4-6) - PM

July 1-5

June 24-28

June 17-21

Weekly Calendar

color coded by location - age order within location Art of Tree Climbing (Gr. 3-7) - OD

Write a Winning College Essay (Gr. 10-12) - PM

Backcountry Skills (Gr. 7-10) - PM

Rock 'n' Roll Camp (Gr. 6-9) - AM

The Art of Tree Climbing (Gr. 3-7) - OD

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Recording Studio Techniques (Gr. 8-12) - AM

Meet Me at the Ranch (Gr. 3-6) - AM/PM

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Dirty Water H2O Chemistry (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Clay Works (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Science Wizards (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Going to the Fair (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Teddy Bear Tea Party (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Art of Drawing: People, Places (Gr. 8-12) - AM

Law and Order (Gr. 7-12) - AM

Junior Counselor: Leaders (Ages 12-15) - PM

Beg. Scuba Diving (Gr. 7-12) - AD

Meet Me at the Ranch (Gr. 3-6) - AM/PM

Aug. 12-16

Aug. 5-9

July 29-Aug. 2

July 22-26 Kids on Campus

KEYS:

Glass Fusion (Gr. 6-9) - AM

3, 2, 1, Blast Off (Ages 4-6) - PM

Kayak to Power Island (Gr. 7-12) - OD

MAIN CAMPUS OFF-CAMPUS

OD - ONE DAY

AD - ALL DAY

AERO PARK CAMPUS

Percussion Ensemble (Gr. 10-12) - AM

More Glass Fusion (Gr. 7-10) - AM

Chef School II (Gr. 5-7) - AM

Eclectic Art (Gr. 4-6) - PM

All Aboard Hogwarts Express (Gr. 4-6) - AM

AM - MORNING

Birding Bonanza (Gr. 2-4) - AM

The Paint Studio (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Create Your Own Website (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Game Programming (7-12) - AM

Chemistry Connection (Gr. 7-10) - AM Percussion Ensemble (Gr. 6-9) - AM

PM - AFTERNOON

Music for Little Mozarts (Ages 4-6) - AM

Outdoor Art (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Underwater Adventures with Nemo (Gr.1-3) - AM

Adventures in Ancient Egypt (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Messy Masterpieces (Ages 4-6) - AM

Trashion (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Our Shining Moon (Ages 4-6) - PM

The Artist's Sketchpad (Gr. 7-10) - PM

Art, Art, and More Art (Ages 4-6) - AM

Robots Rule! Lego Adventure (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Wind, Wings, and Wheels (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Cheerlieading Clinic (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Kids Cuisine (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Adv. Programming Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Watercolors (Gr. 6-9) - AM

Fun and Flashy Fish (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Creatures of the Night (Gr. 1-3) - PM

The Catapult Games (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Computer Keybard Wizards (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Civil War Kids (Gr. 4-6) - PM

ARTventures Around the World (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Wheel and Hand-built Pottery (Gr. 6-12) - AM

Big, Beautiful Ocean (Ages 3-4) - AM

3-D CAD Modeling (Gr. 8-12) - PM

KinderScience (Ages 4-6) - PM

Can You Make It Fly? (Gr. 2-4) - PM

Extreme Sculpting (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Improvisation Station (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Cheerleading Camp (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Brush, Splatter, and Blow ( Gr. 1-3) - AM

Art in the Great Outdoors (Ages 4-6) - PM

Creating Digital Stories (Gr. 7-10) - AM

Let's Write Fiction (Gr. 6-9) - PM

Video Game Creation with Scratch (Gr. 4-8) - AM

Sharks and Barracudas (Ages 4-6) - PM

Building Animated Worlds (Gr. 5-7) - PM

Acvanced Rocket Science (Gr. 6-9) - PM

Water Wonderland (Gr. 1-3) - PM

eKidz (Gr. 2-4) - AM

Cartoon Fundamentals (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Wonder about Water (Ages 4-6) - AM

Drawing and Sketching (Gr. 4-6) - PM

The Science of Yuck! (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Bendy Bodies (Ages 4-6) - AM

Drawing and Painting (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Cutting Edge Carpentry (Gr. 5-8) PM

Great American Electric Car Race (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Project Runway - Pajama Party (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Amigo Spanish Club (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Mysterious Magic-Slimy Science (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Painted Woodworking Project (Gr. 5-8) AM

Art in the City (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Project Runway-Sassy Skirt (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Treasure Hunters - Pirates (Ages 4-6) - PM

Mousekersize (Ages 4-6) - PM

Create Your Own Website (Gr. 4-6) - PM Say It in Japanese (Gr. 4-8) - AM

Explore the Moon (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Inventor's Workshop (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Welcome to Pixie Hollow (Ages 4-6) - AM

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4-6) - AM

Keyboarding (Gr. 7-10) - PM

GREAT LAKES CAMPUS

MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY

UNIVERSITY CENTER CAMPUS

Photography Workshop (Gr. 7-10) - PM

Be a Blogger (Gr. 10-12) - PM

Wacky World of Science (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Art in the City (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Sports and Games (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Princess Party (Ages 4-6) - AM

Beginning Scuba Diving (Gr. 7-12) - AD

Beginning Guitar (Gr. 5-8) - AM

Teens Love Desserts (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Skills for the Backcountry (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Focus on Forensics (Gr. 8-12) - PM

Actor's Workshop (Gr. 7-10) - AM

Teens Love to Cook-Around World (Gr. 8-12) - PM

Teens Love to Cook (Gr. 7-12) - AM

ENTERING GRADES 4-6 All Aboard the Hogwarts Express (Grades 4–6)

Art in Your Secret Garden (Grades 4–6)

EEYG115

Don’t be late! Once you cross platform 9¾, you will be transported to the Hogwarts School for wizardry. Upon arrival, you’ll be “sorted” into houses and whisked away to a week of fun—Harry Potter style. Use your wand to mix potions, play wizard games, and practice Quidditch. All week you’ll earn points in hopes of winning the house cup. End the week on a sweet note with treats from Honeydukes and butter beer you make yourself. Opt. 1: Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11339 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Opt. 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11340 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Shannon McCann $85 each option

Bamboo, Birds, and NEW Bears: Chinese Brush Painting (Grades 4–6) EEYG118

With a bamboo brush and black paint, engage in the simplicity, beauty, and energy of Chinese Brush painting. Bamboo, sparrows, hummingbirds, cherry blossoms, fish, and panda bears come alive through your brushstrokes. Discover how to use color to paint a traditional Chinese scroll. Family and friends are invited to see an exhibit of your work on the last day. Mon.-Thurs., July 8-11 Code: 11423 9:30 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Wendy McWhorter $69

Geology Rocks! (Grades 4–6)

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“Rock” this summer and become a geologist investigating rocks and minerals. Using geologist’s tools, you’ll examine and learn to identify some common minerals. We’ll make geodes, stalactites, and stalagmites; build a glacier and explore the effects of water, wind, and weather. Adopt a pet rock and create a comic strip about his journey through the rock cycle. Find out how fossils are formed, how to find them, and create some of your own while you enjoy a “fossil” snack. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11341 Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Rm. 225 Instructor: Janet Steinhoff $69

EEYG156

Inspired by nature, let your imagination take over in your own secret garden. Explore garden motifs while you develop painting techniques stressing shapes, lines, color, and space. Experiment with acrylics, watercolors, and oil pastels, as you create colorful works of art. You’ll make a collage, mobile, and even an intricate garden shadow box using lots of unique materials and embellishments found around home. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Patti Ramoie

Code: 11342

The Actor in You (Grades 4–6)

$69 EEYG130

Let ’s put on a play! Create a play f rom brainstorming the plot, to set design, to the final bow. You’ll be part of creating a script, inventing characters, designing a set, and performing it all in front of a live audience. Story, art, stage, and acting come together to make a theater experience come alive. Family and friends are invited to the Friday performance. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11343 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $69

Fur, Feathers, and Fish (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG106

Do you like animals and art? From pets to wild creatures, from realistic to imaginary, you’ll explore ways to create animals in art. Different projects every day include drawing, painting, and constructing a stand-up 3D collage animal and a hanging ‘pop-out’ patterned printed fish. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11344 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Carolyn Swift $69

Papier-Mâché Pony Pets (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG163

Horses are beautiful creatures. Make two ponies of your own, using the sculpture technique of a newspaper armature. Next, learn how to cover with papier-mâché and then paint with acrylic paint. Yarn, beads and paper will further embellish their beauty. Construct a shoebox diorama to house your ponies. Please bring a large boot-size shoebox with lid to the first class. Mon.-Thurs., July 15-18 Code: 11345 9:30 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Wendy McWhorter $69

ENTERING GRADES 4-6 Angry Birds in Action (Grades 4–6)

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Discover the fascination, science, and logic behind the Angry Bird craze! Even if you’re not an Angry Bird fanatic (yet), chances are, you’ve heard of this popular game. You will construct catapults, create angry birds, strategize with teammates, and test your accuracy in the final launch. Explore the fundamentals of simple machines, force, energy, velocity, and speed. Complete the week with a Catapult Celebration including an Angry Bird memorabilia showcase! Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11347 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 222 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin $69

Chemistry Kids (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG168

Become a chemistry sleuth as you work in a college science lab conducting fascinating experiments. Bring your creativity and spirit of adventure as you stretch eggs beyond their limit, blow up a balloon without touching it, make ice that is hot, and work with alum to create a crystal garden, make rock candy, and even ice cream. You’ll investigate and make predictions while you mix and measure to collect data and test your hypothesis. Who knew the lab could be so much fun! Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11346 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Rebecca Richardson $85

Chef School I (Grades 4–6)

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Slice and dice; roast and toast; boil and broil; stir and whir in the teaching kitchen at the Oleson Center. Each day you will learn to prepare lots of tasty recipes using basic cooking techniques. Then eat your creations and make a cookbook to keep up your chef skills. Gain experience selecting foods for freshness, nutrition, and cost with a mid-week field trip to the Traverse City Farmers Market. Bring a take-home container each day. (Cooking classes are not appropriate for children with severe food allergies.) Tues.-Fri., July 16-19 Code: 11348 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Nan Horstman $145

Drawing and Sketching (Grades 4–6)

EEYG119

Are you always drawing? Want to sharpen your skills? Guided by an artist and teacher, you will practice lots of drawing and sketching techniques as you compose favorite toys, landscapes, and portraits (you or others). Make still life drawings and sketch from photos—animals, trees, and who knows what else! Experiment with art pencils, chalk pastels, and other art media as you learn to draw from visual observations and your imagination. Bring a sketch pad (8.5 x 11-inch or larger, not newsprint) and your creativity! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11349 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Adam VanHouten $75

The Great American Electric Car Race (Grades 4–6)

EEYG117

Become an automotive engineer as you build and test your own model-size electric car. You will explore electricity, run time trials, and use collected data to determine the hypotheses for design changes to increase velocity and have your car running at its peak performance. The grand finale is the ultimate race, testing your car for speed and distance. You’ll get hands-on with a little physics, a little math, and a lot of fun. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11350 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Labs Bldg., Rm. K (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Janine Winkler $69

Create Your Own Website (Grades 4–6)

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Learn to design and publish your own website! Practice working with text and creating and editing graphics, images, and digital photos. Find out how to include hyperlinks, tables, backgrounds, and borders. You’ll then be ready to publish your impressive pages on the Internet for friends and family to see. Both options Mon.-Fri. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11351 July 22-26, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 217/219 Option 2: Aug. 12-16 Code: 11352 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69 each option

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

ENTERING GRADES 4-6 Project Runway— Pajama Party (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG165

Summertime, BFF time, sleepover time—be the star of the party with your one-of-kind pajama bottoms, tote bag, and pillow. Learn basic sewing skills: pin and cut a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch and press seams while you make your pajama party accessories. You’ll also learn hand-sewing and other embellishing techniques to make everything say ‘this is me’. Invite your family and friends to a runway show on the last day. Includes all materials. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11353 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79

Improvisation Station (Grades 4–6)

EEYG107

Bring your creativity to this week of imagination, improvisation, pantomime, and acting. Immerse yourself in creating characters f rom your imagination and bringing them to life! Learn tricks of the trade and techniques to improve your performance. You’ll work individually and in groups having fun with warm-up games, storylines, short skits, and a variety of props. The last day includes a performance for family and friends. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11354 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Kathy Neeland $69

Cartoon FUNdamentals (Grades 4–6)

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Do you love comic books and the Sunday funnies? A week of Cartooning Camp with cartoonist, Dick Evans, is the place to be. Create your own cartoon characters and bring them to life. Have fun with caricatures and learn how to take simple shapes and turn them into funny characters, goofy animals, and vegetables that look almost human. All you need is a funny bone and the courage to put it to work for you. Bring a 9x12-inch sketch pad (not newsprint). Cartooning book included. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Dick Evans

Code: 11355

Skills for the Backcountry (Grades 4–6)

EEYG127

Experience your own week of Survivor! Your adventure takes you to a different place each day where you will discover useful backcountry hiking and survival skills. Learn to plan and pack for a camping trip, store food, pitch a tent, and cook on a camp stove. Learn skills for wilderness safety, map and compass reading, tracking, and emergency shelter-building. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and snack. Wear shoes for walking (not flip flops). Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11356 1-3 p.m., Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $79

Trashion (Grades 4–6)

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Stop! Before you toss that old t-shirt, bring it to class and give it a new life as wearable art. Repurpose items from the recycling bin and those headed for Goodwill in order to create funky and unique art projects. Mosaics, bottle cap pins and magnets, and milk carton purses are just a few of the new treasures you’ll create this week as you recycle, reuse, and reinvent! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11357 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Megan Olsen $69

Civil War Kids (Grades 4–6)

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It’s been 150 years since our country was divided into war. For one week, be a part of that experience by becoming an archeologist, researcher, artist, and writer as you learn about the war – why it was fought, where, and by whom. Learn about the role children played in the American Civil War and discover the role of animals as mascots. You’ll read and hear examples of children’s literature and create “artifacts” to show what children may have experienced. From what you learn, take on the role of a child at that time and create a poem or short story. Become an archeologist in a simulated “dig” looking for artifacts and recording your results. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 1-3:30 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 224 Instructor: Michael Rutledge

$69

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

Code: 11358

$79

ENTERING GRADES 4-8 Adventures in Ancient Egypt (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG144

Step back in time when pyramids towered above your head, kings ruled the land and mummies were a normal part of life. Discover ancient Egypt while you learn about the people who built the pyramids and how pyramids were constructed. Be part of a pyramid building contest to see who can build the strongest one. See firsthand how mummies are made, decipher the Egyptian language of hieroglyphics, and create a primeval mask. Become an archaeologist and uncover the secrets surrounding the mysterious tomb of King Tut. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11361 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Julia Lawson $69

Computer Keyboard Wizards (Grades 4–6) EEYG161

You’re always using the computer—but are you still using that one-finger search-and-strike method to type? Want to type more quickly and accurately? Improve your efficiency and discover how to find the letters without looking at the keyboard. Games and drills make it engaging and exciting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up speed and comfort. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11359 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $69

Wind, Wings, and Wheels (Grades 4–6)

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Do you look to the skies when you hear an airplane? Do you wonder what the earth looks like f rom half a mile up? From the Wright brothers through today’s high-tech aerospace industry, experience the world of flight. Learn about the differences between a helicopter and an airplane. Design, build, and test-fly a balsa airplane. Manipulate the controls of an aircraft flight simulator and take to the skies with a certified flight instructor on the last day to observe the world from above. Limited to eight students. Three days, Tues.-Thurs., Code: 11360 Aug. 6-8, 9-11 a.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 205 Instructor: NMC Aviation Staff $89

Eclectic Art (Grades 4–6)

NEW EEYG167

Find inspiration for your art all around you. You see the elements of art design—line, shape, texture, color, value, form, and space— everywhere you look in the natural world and in man-made items we use daily. Combine these seven elements along with your imagination to create a canvas painting, abstract poster, clay sculpture, batik banner, op-art and more. Each original art you create becomes a personal reflection of you. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11362 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

The Competitive Edge: Sports Training (Grades 4–8)

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Gain a competitive advantage by learning and participating in activities that will increase your strength, flexibility, speed, quickness, and agility. Resistance training, running, drills, and technique help with sports like soccer, tennis, cross country, football, baseball, and basketball. Guided by Coach Kenny, you’ll gain confidence and skills. You’ll be outdoors and in the gym so bring shoes for both and a water bottle. Great summer fun! Mon.-Thurs., June 17-20 Code: 11363 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Lobby Instructor: David Kenny $75

ENTERING GRADES 4-8 NEW

Checkmate! (Grades 4–8)

EEYH103

Join the world of Rooks, Knights, Bishops, Pawns, and Kings and Queens, as they meet their opponents. Lessons progress from learning game essentials into strategies and tactics for openings, capturing, and winning—checkmate! Discover the language of chess as intricate moves of great players are revealed and practiced. Great for beginners, yet designed to challenge intermediate and advanced players. You’ll get a small chess set of your own, but feel free to bring a larger one for in-class play. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 9:30 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Val Domkiv

Code: 11364 $89

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Clay Sculpture (Grades 4–8)

Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11365 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Kate Fairman $79

Video Game Creation with Scratch (Grades 4–8)

NEW EEYH104

Produce your own video games, interactive stories, music, animation, and art with Scratch! Scratch is a programming language created at MIT that makes it easy to generate your own digital creations and even share them on the Web. Create and share Scratch projects and learn important mathematical and computation ideas at the same time. You’ll also learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11366 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 217/219 Instructor: Adam VanHouten $69

Say It in Japanese! (Grades 4–8)

EEYH102

Discover Japan, “Land of the Rising Sun”! You’ll learn Japanese words and phrases as you explore the fascinating art and culture of this exotic island country. Learn the art of origami (paper folding), try your hand at shodo ( Japanese calligraphy), read and write haiku (a poetry form), and practice using chopsticks. Read manga, watch animé, and discover how kids in Japan spend their days. “Nihongo O hanashimashoo!” Kids on Campus week: Code: 11367 Mon.-Thurs., July 22-25, 9 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Rosemary Rokita $79

880 Parsons Rd - Traverse City, MI 49686

EEYH101

This fun exploration with clay combines the pinch, slab, and coil methods of handbuilding. You’ll make useful items like bowls and candleholders, and decoratives like mobiles, gargoyles, and animal sculptures. Get inspired as you experience the flow of creativity that’s inspired by working with clay. Dress for an artsy mess.

Calendar of classes is on pages 20-21.

ENTERING GRADES 5-8 Building Animated Worlds: Computer Programming (Grades 5–7)

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Create stories and animated characters in your own video worlds! Choose a world; decorate it with a background you like; fill it with people, creatures, and things, then make a storyline. This fun introduction to the world of object-oriented programming allows you to build animated characters that do what you tell them to do. Learning programming concepts has never been easier or more fun! Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11368 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $75

Chef School II (Grades 5–7)

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Take your cooking up a notch! Practice techniques you already know and learn some new ones as you prepare foods from different international cuisines: Mexican green chile posole (pork stew), Chinese stir fried tofu and veggies, Italian lasagna with homemade noodles, and French soufflés. Discover how tofu is made with a Tuesday field trip to Oryana Natural Foods Market. Sample your delicious daily delectables and take home a cookbook at the end of the week so you can prepare the recipes again and again. Bring a take-home container each day to share leftovers with family. Prerequisite: Chef School I or be comfortable using sharp knives and a stove/oven. (Cooking classes are not appropriate for children with severe food allergies.) Tues.-Fri., Aug. 13-16 Code: 11369 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Nan Horstman $145

Doctors and Vets: Dissection (Grades 5–8)

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Put on your lab coat and gloves and get ready to explore the inside structures found in several specimens. Each day you’ll dissect a different subject and have the opportunity to look below the surface of an insect, crustacean, fish, and a larger animal organ. Identify the organs and learn to use dissection equipment whether you are curious about anatomy, animals, or simply a budding scientist. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11370 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructor: Margaret Hori $79

Stop-motion Animation (Grades 5–8)

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Discover the basics of Claymation videos. Stop motion has been used in such movies as Wallace and Gromit and James and the Giant Peach. Produce your own video using apps on your iPod, iPhone, Android or other smart device. You’ll use a variety of materials including drawings, cut paper, clay, and everyday objects then add special effects and audio. Please bring a device that has a built in camera and the capability to download apps. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 9:30 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Andrew Sias

Code: 11375

$85

Kid’s Choir Camp Come join the NMC Children’s Choir staff for a great week of music on campus!

June 17-21 9 am-noon

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Lego Mindstorms NXT— Robotic Adventure (Grades 5–8)

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Enjoy this hands-on creative exploration of robotic structures that move, act, and think! Using the latest LEGO Mindstorms NXT platform, you and a partner will construct, program, and test a simple robotic model with its programmable brick, wheels, gears, a motor that makes it move, and sensors that allow it to interact with its environment. The last day includes a demonstration/competition to show off your amazing robotic inventions. Option 1: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11371 June 17-21, 1-3 p.m. Instructor: Nathan Brush Option 2: Mon.-Thurs. Code: 11372 July 8-11, 9:30 a.m.-Noon Instructor: Scott Diment Option 3: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11373 July 15-19, 10 a.m.-Noon Instructor: Nathan Brush All meet in Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. K (2525 Aero Park Dr.) $85 each option

ENTERING GRADES 5-8 Advanced Programming for Lego Mindstorms NXT (Grades 5–8)

Dirty Water— H2O Chemistry (Grades 5–8)

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Are you ready to extend your robotic knowledge? Armed with the basics of programming, sensors, and use of Servo Motors from LEGO Mindstorms NXT-Robotic Adventure, you are ready to tackle the “NXT” step. Learn about and implement advanced features of the LEGO NXT-G software by using Data Wires with Advanced Logic Blocks as a way to communicate information between the programming and your robot’s environment. Prerequisite: Lego Mindstorms NXT-Robotic Adventure.

You swim in it, boat on it, shower, wash dishes, and drink it. But what is it? What’s in it? Why can’t we drink straight from the bay or rivers? How does it get cleaned? Play the part of a chemist as you run tests to determine the level of oxygen, pH, nitrates, suspended and dissolved solids, turbidity, and bacteria in the water. Then try your hand at cleaning H2O. On day 4, you’ll visit the local water treatment plant to discover how water is cleaned and recycled on a large scale. The final day, it’s back to the lab to see if you can duplicate some of what you saw. It’s a “Wow!” experience!

Rocket Science (Grades 5–8)

Painted Woodworking Project (Grades 5–8) EEYK109

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Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11374 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. K (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Nathan Brush $85 EEYK112

Build and launch your own rockets as you explore aerospace. What does it take to put a rocket into orbit? Why don’t planes fly into space? In addition to rocket construction, you’ll fly remote control helicopters and see remote flight demos from NMC aviation, explore space survival, and examine food samples that flew during the Apollo missions (your instructor worked at NASA). The finale is a launch day field trip. Cost includes two rockets. Note: Meets requirements for the Boy Scout Space Exploration merit badge.

Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11378 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructor Rebecca Richardson $89

Make a useful keepsake-style woodworking project that features your favorite pet, animal, or any design you choose. Learn carpentry and woodworking skills as you create different personalized items to keep or give as gifts. Once you build your wood pieces, learn how to paint and integrate your personality into it. Take home a completed project to keep for years. Time permitting, enjoy creating extra wood projects.

Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11376 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Gerry Swaney $89

Kids on Campus week: Code: 11379 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 9:30 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructors: Kent & Kathy Wiejaczka $89

CSI—Crime Detectives (Grades 5–8)

Cutting Edge Carpentry (Grades 5–8)

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Calling all detectives! There’s a mystery that needs to be solved. Become a crime lab expert for a week of hands-on science using supersleuthing skills to solve a crime. Scour the crime scene for hair, DNA, and other evidence. Experiment with real CSI tools, techniques, and scientific methods to analyze fingerprints. Test for blood and crack codes using chromatography. Sharpen your observation and classification skills. It’s all in the evidence. Will you be the top-notch detective who solves the crime? Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 Code: 11377 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Kim Schrader $79

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Learn basic carpentry and woodworking skills while making a sturdy wood project built to last. You choose the project. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn about basic design, how to read prints, plan, measure, cut, drill, nail, glue, and finish your project. Under the watchful eye of our skilled instructors, you’ll get instructions in shop and tool safety. Get ready for the lifelong fun of carpentry. Bring a hammer and tape measure, other building materials included. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11380 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructors: Kent & Kathy Wiejaczka $79

ENTERING GRADES 5-9 Beginning Guitar (Grades 5–8)

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Learn to play the guitar! Enjoy making music as you learn the basic skills to get started. Learn about chords, rhythm styles, notation, tuning the strings, and hand positions. Listen to different styles of guitar music while you learn about great guitar players. The last day includes a short performance for parents and friends. Please bring a six-string acoustic guitar and pick (full or 3/4 size). Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11381 10 a.m.-Noon University Center Rm. 06 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Gael Eschelweck $75

Project Runway— Beachwear (Grades 6–9)

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Take your sewing skills up a notch with a week of going from fabric to fashion. Fine-tune basic sewing skills: following pattern directions, operating a sewing machine, and understanding seam allowance to create a one-of-a-kind halter top beach dress. Add a beach bag with hand stitching techniques to enhance your ensemble. On the last day there will be a runway show for friends and family. All materials included. Prior sewing experience is helpful but not required. Mon.-Fri., June 17-21 Code: 11383 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79

Intro to Movie Production (Grades 6–9)

Junior Counselor: Leaders in Training (Ages 12–15)

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Jump right into the experience of movie production while you create your own short movie. You’ll learn the steps by breaking apart an actual movie script and then work to put it back together. Get into the story board, types of shots, coordinated movement, background and scenery, props, and acting. Learn to use Windows Movie Maker software and flip video cameras to create, edit, and share movies right on your computer. Practice editing as you process and delete bad shots and include only the best scenes.

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Learn how to work with young children in a classroom setting and get real-life job experience. In this 3-day training, you’ll learn basic first aid, emergency response, classroom management, and leadership skills that will prepare you for potential volunteer options in College for Kids. Find out how to fill out an application and go through a real interview and get ready for future volunteer activities and employment. NOTE: Qualifying junior counselors will have an opportunity to assist an instructor one or two weeks during this summer’s College for Kids program. Tues.-Thurs., June 18-20 Code: 11382 1-4 p.m. University Center Rm. 214 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Julie Doyal $59

Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11384 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Beckett Rm. 214 Instructor: Trent Tomlinson $115

The T-Shirt—Slash It, Scrunch It, Sew It (Grades 6–9)

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Who knew a boring white t-shirt could be recycled into a stylish top? Customize t-shirts into funky new fashions. It’s incredibly easy to do! Work with an existing t-shirt to create a piece of clothing that’s new and fab. Learn how to cut, deconstruct, sew and best of all, recreate the t-shirt. Design a unique refashioned tank top, scarf, tote bag, and halter top. All t-shirts will be provided but you are welcome to bring one from home to transform. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11385 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

ENTERING GRADES 6-9 Glass Fusion (Grades 6–9) Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp (Grades 6–9)

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Attention high school music students! Are you interested in working in a full rock band? Get a working knowledge of how to work as a member of a band while performing and recording music together. Learn how to read charts and blend your ideas as a band. Three tunes will be learned during the course of the week. The final day takes place in a first-rate recording facility so the students can record their creation and take it home on a CD. Instruments needed are guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and percussion. Bring your own instrument (except drums and percussion). Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 10 a.m.-Noon The Beat Lab (3886 Cass Rd.) Instructor: Brad Novak

Kid Bloggers (Grades 6–9)

$89 EEYN114

Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11387 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: David Noller $75 EEYN108

All screen plays, TV shows, and novels begin with STORY. Is there a story in you? Explore those ideas as you learn how to begin, develop, and end a story. Discover how to make characters come alive and write about places so real they’ll jump off the page. You’ll get lots of encouragement from author and teacher Elizabeth Buzzelli. Bring your ideas and imagination along with a sense of adventure to open your mind to the wonders of its own creation. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11388 Mon.-Thurs., July 22-25 1-3:30 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli $79

Mon/Wed/Fri Code: 11389 July 29 & 31, Aug. 2, 9:30 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. C Instructor: Debra Anton-Coburn $79

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Are you ready to be a blogger? From the very first day, you will become a published author. You get to decide what you want to write about. You get to tell the world about your interests, your passions, your favorite anything. You will connect with others who share your interest and with others who don’t—and give someone else a reason to care about whatever matters to you most. Your world is about to get bigger, and you get to be the one to make it grow.

Let’s Write Fiction (Grades 6–9)

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Glass fusion is an exciting medium to create oneof-a-kind pieces of art. You’ll cut glass, create your own designs, and melt the glass in the kiln. The result is an interesting 3-dimensional image that makes a unique sun catcher. Small pieces of glass can be assembled to create a magical focal bead which will be painted, baked, and drilled to use for a necklace or smaller sun catcher. You will make two different types of sun catchers as well as a focal bead to take home.

Advanced Rocket Science (Grades 6–9)

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Have you built model rockets from kits and are now ready to design and build your own models? Ramp up your skills this week with an emphasis on the design phase and the science and math required to make your rocket fly. Push your knowledge to the limits at the end of the week, when you’ll launch your rocket. Note: Meets the requirements for the Boy Scout Space Exploration merit badge. Prerequisite: Rocket Science or have basic model construction skills. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11390 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 222 Instructor: Gerry Swaney $95

Percussion Ensemble (Grades 6–9)

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Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 9-10:30 a.m. The Beat Lab (3886 Cass Rd.) Instructor: Brad Novak

Code: 11391

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Want to play in a band? Learn how to play as a member of a band while performing and recording music together. You’ll learn to read charts and blend your ideas as a band while learning three tunes during the course of the week. The final day takes place in a first-rate recording facility so the you can record your creation and take it home on a CD.

$75

ENTERING GRADES 6-10 Watercolors (Grades 6–9)

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Discover the exciting methods of watercolor artists! Using tube watercolor paint and 140lb cold press watercolor paper, you’ll learn a variety of basic techniques including how to stretch watercolor paper. Guided by an artist, be inspired by new techniques and ways of using watercolor to create layers of texture and interest. You should have basic drawing skills and bring photographs of possible subjects to paint. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 225 Instructor: Adam VanHouten

Code: 11392 $79

Wheel and Hand-built Pottery (Grades 6–12) EEYQ101

Discover the art of clay and the fun of shaping it with your hands. Learn to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques through demonstration, instruction, and lots of hands-on experience. In the NMC pottery lab, you’ll create interesting and useful objects using the wheel, coil, slab, and mold methods. Items will be fired at the end of the first week and be ready for glazing the following Tuesday. Time for pick-up of finished pieces will be arranged. Dress to get joyously messy. Option 1: 6 days, 9 a.m.-Noon Code: 11393 Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 and Tues., July 23 Option 2: 6 days, 9 a.m.-Noon Code: 11394 Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 and Tues., Aug. 6 NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin $169 each option

Hip-Hop Dance (Grades 7–10)

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It’s time to learn those energetic dance moves you love to watch! Learn to dance with confidence to current hits with a little street and breakin technique. Discover how to develop the flexibility, rhythm, and balance for today’s dance style. Through demonstration and lots of dance, you’ll be ready to hit the dance floor. Wear clean gym shoes. No dance experience required. Mon.-Thurs., June 17-20 Code: 11395 12:30-2 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Joedy Annis $49

Survivor! Backcountry Skills (Grades 7–10) EEYS101

Two tribes will vie for survival as you learn the skills necessary for success in the backcountry. Your tribe will use compass and maps to find hidden caches and discover tips for safe use of backcountry gear and survival equipment. You’ll be assigned a variety of challenges including having to cook a backcountry meal and “leave no trace” that you were there. Challenge yourself and your team to do their best to earn the title of Backcountry Survivor. Come prepared to be outdoors most of the week. Mon.-Fri., July 15-19 Code: 11396 1-3 p.m., Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $79

Keyboarding: Learn to Type Faster (Grades 7–10)

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Do you use one or two fingers to get yourself through your computer projects? Before you send another e-mail, write another letter, or start another report, you can learn to type— REALLY! Typing is an essential skill for getting along in this technological world. Have fun learning how to “touch type” with keyboard patterns, hand positions and typing techniques. You’ll be glad you did! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11397 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26, 1-3 p.m. Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $75

Creating Digital Stories NEW Using Photo Story, Prezi, and YouTube (Grades 7–10) EEYS109

Learn to make fun digital stories using free internet software—Photo Story, Prezi, and YouTube. Test your creative power as you bring together images, text, narration to tell a dynamic story. Learn to find and download photos, music, and video and combine them into your presentation. Once done, you can email your presentations to friends and family or upload your video YouTube for the entire world to see. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11398 Mon.-Fri., July 22-26 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Kate Hansen $75

Maps and driving directions are online at www.nmc.edu/kids.

ENTERING GRADES 7-12 Actor’s Workshop (Grades 7–10)

More Glass Fusion (Grades 7–10) EEYS108

Have you imagined yourself on stage? Learn the skills of dramatic performance through daily rehearsals of a one-act comedy play. Learn to project your voice, play a character, block (move around on stage), and memorize your lines. Demonstration and guided practice leads to a final performance for family and friends the last day of class. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11416 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $99

Chemistry NEW Connection (Grades 7–10) EEYS112

Become a chemist for a week working in a college science lab conducting fascinating experiments. Bring your sense of adventure and creativity each day as you set up new experiments and observe experiments in process. You’ll stretch eggs beyond their limit, make hot ice, work with alum to create a crystal garden and conduct experiments with chromatography, acids, static electricity, moving molecules, sound waves, and more. You’ll investigate and make predictions while you mix and measure to collect data and test your hypothesis. Who knew science was so much fun! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11399 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Rebecca Richardson $89

The Artist’s Sketchpad (Grades 7–10)

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Are you interested in creating more realistic drawings? Work alongside an artist and teacher as you learn to see as an artist sees, discover artists’ drawing techniques, and expand the possibilities of your creativity. Draw a wide variety of subjects using still life, your imagination, and photographs. Experiment with pencil, chalk, charcoal, and other dry drawing means as you learn the working characteristics of each media. Bring a sketch pad (8.5 x 11 inch or larger, not newsprint), and your creativity! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 5-9 Code: 11400 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Adam VanHouten $75

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Are you ready to create more one-of-a-kind pieces of glass art? Building on your skills to cut glass and melt it in the kiln, you’ll learn how to apply powders to the glass to create an artistic 3-dimensional glass bowl. You’ll also make a glass emblem to hang in your room – a variety of whimsical bugs and some other whimsical items. Prerequisite: Glass Fusion. Mon/Wed/Fri, Aug. 12, 14, & 16 Code: 11401 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. C Instructor: Debra Anton-Coburn $85 (includes all materials)

Photography Workshop (Grades 7–10)

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Attention aspiring photographers! Are you interested in using your camera as an imaginative tool to create exciting photographs? Gain experience shooting portraits, landscapes, closeups, indoor scenes and more! Get professional tips on lighting, composing your pictures, points of view, framing, and learn important camera settings. After taking lots of photos, go into the computer lab and use the FREE open-source program GIMP to edit and enhance your images bringing them to a whole new level. Bring your camera, memory card, camera manual, Card reader (or camera cord) and imagination. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 Code: 11402 1-3:30 p.m., Great Lakes Campus Rm. 101 Instructor: Adam VanHouten $79

Law and Order (Grades 7–12)

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There is no greater drama than the drama of a courtroom! Participate in a trial as a lawyer, witness, judge, or perhaps the defendant on trial for your life. Trials will range from fairy tales, like Cinderella putting her stepmother on trial, to historical, like the Salem witch trials. Investigate a crime scene, analyze evidence, and interview witnesses, as you prepare to go to trial. Try writing your own trial based on a book; will you put the Capitol on trial from the Hunger Games or Bilbo for stealing the ring? The verdict is up to you! Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11405 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Shannon McCann $85

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

Build a Skateboard (Grades 7–12)

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Have you ever wondered how that skateboard you ride is made? Why is wood the best material and how do you get it to bend in so many ways? Design and make your own skateboard using blanks that come from the same factory as the decks you buy at the local skate shop. Become a design engineer as you determine how much ‘pop’ to put in your deck as well as the shape and width. Travel to the Civic Center on the last day to assemble and test your design. Full pads are required. You will need to supply the trucks and wheels (approx. $75 if buying new). Mon.-Thurs., July 8-11 Code: 11407 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg., Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Scott Diment $75, includes deck blank

Wind Power: NEW Build Your Own Generator (Grades 7–12) EEYT120

Discover how wind power generation works as you build your own wind generator using plastic bottles and cups, a motor, wire, a magnet, and more. Experiment with blade and generator design and test for efficiency, durability, and reliability. Compare vertical axis (VAWT) and horizontal axis (HAWT) generators. Learn about renewable sources of energy and why they are becoming so popular. Compare your design to actual wind system displays in NMC’s Energy Center. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11406 1-4 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Dave Wilson $119, includes wind kit

Game Programming Using Game Maker (Grades 7–12) E EYT106

Build computer games using Game Maker, a fun software lets you build games like racing cars, fighter planes, pacman, ping pong, and more. Start with simple games and work up to more complex ones. You will be introduced to some basic computer programming too. If you have taken this course before, you are welcome to take it again—new games are taught each time. Includes a copy of the limited version software to take home. You should be familiar with Microsoft Windows.

Beginning Scuba Diving (Grades 7–12)

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Experience the world of scuba diving! Through classroom work, confined water training, and open water experience, you will learn about the basic equipment, physics, physiology, environment, and safety practices of the sport of scuba diving. Students must be able to swim efficiently and be comfortable in the water. Upon completion, you will become a certified diver. The minimum age is 12. Diving equipment and air fills provided along with books, video, DVD/CDs, dive table, and training log. Some medical restrictions apply and should be discussed before registering —includes asthma, ear problems, insulin-controlled diabetes, and heart trouble—please call Steve Raths at Scuba North 947-2520 to discuss. Parent should plan to attend a 10-minute meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday to discuss student pick-up after class. Students bring personal equipment: scuba mask, fins, snorkel, bathing suit, and towel. Bring a sack lunch or money to purchase food/drinks each day. Both options Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.- 2 or 3 p.m. (ending time may vary) Option 1: June 17-21 Code: 11403 Great Lakes Campus Rm. 103 Option 2: Aug. 5-9 Code: 11404 Great Lakes Campus Rm. 111 Instructor: Steve Raths $385 each option

Computer Programming Using Java (Grades 7–12)

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Has game programming or other computer experiences inspired you to learn more about computer programming? Enter the realm of serious programming by learning the basics of Java. You’ll create your first programs using the Java language which provides the operational code for many web applications and robotics. Using BlueJ, you’ll learn about object modeling techniques to build skills and develop the logic and controls necessary to bring your program to life. A good understanding of Microsoft Windows is required. Mon.-Fri., July 8-12 10 a.m.-Noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

Code: 11408

$79

Both options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: July 15-19 Code: 11409 Option 2: Aug. 12-16 Code: 11410 10 a.m.-Noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $79 each option

ENTERING GRADES 7-12 Teens Love to Cook (Grades 7–12)

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Be a chef in training in the teaching kitchen at NMC’s Oleson Center. New cooking skills, fresh ideas, a recipes collection, and daily tastings make a memorable week. Each day you’ll focus on a topic—breakfasts, salads, main entrees, and desserts. Create breakfasts that make getting up easier—great omelets and stuffed French toast. Main entrée day includes grilling a steak to perfection; salad day has main and side dish ideas; the finale dessert day includes whoopee pies and tuxedo strawberries. Along the way you’ll learn to work with measurement techniques, paring knife skills, assembling a recipe, and lots of kitchen basics. Cooking classes are not appropriate for those with severe food allergies or special dietary needs. Tues.-Fri., July 23-26 9 a.m.-Noon Code: 11411 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Kathleen Merrill Leach $149

Teens Love Desserts! (Grades 7–12)

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Create elegant, challenging desserts by learning the relationship between reading the notated recipe and preparing all ingredients. Each recipe involves multiple steps where you’ll gain experience using a paring knife, doing stove-top and oven cooking, and using the double boiler. You’ll make homemade whipping cream to top Bananas Foster, a great pie crust for your Cinnamon Apple Pizza, and melt multiple types of chocolate and caramelize for 3-Chocolate Bark with spiced nuts and cherries. Of course you will sample your excellent creations along the way, but bring take-home containers for the rest. Fri., Aug. 2 Code: 11412 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Kathleen Merrill Leach $55

Kayak to Power Island (Grades 7–12)

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Kayak to Power Island on majestic Grand Traverse Bay and discover the thrill of kayaking. Starting on shore, we’ll go over the basics of kayaking and kayak safety. Learn the forward stroke, backpaddle, sweep stroke, and draw stroke. Using sit-on-top kayaks, practice tipping and getting back in your boat. Then head out to Power Island where we will picnic and explore before paddling back. Fee includes kayak, paddle, and lifejacket. You need to be comfortable around water and be a good swimmer. Bring a sack lunch. Sat., Aug. 10, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Code: 11413 Meet at Bower’s Harbor Public Access Site (ask for directions when registering) Instructors: Bill & Clayton Queen $75

Teens Love to Cook Around the World (Grades 8–12)

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Africa, Germany, England, the Mideast, and Greece—expand your cooking knowledge and skills while you explore new tastes. You’ll learn more challenging kitchen procedures while enjoying the creativity of “cooking by your instincts.” Each day includes new skills and recipes—a spice rub for meat and vegetables, working with phyllo dough for Greek Spanakopitas, Stuffed Grape Leaves, German apple strudels, African Peanut Stew, and an English trifle. You’ll also make garnishes to give your presentations flair. Designed for students who have taken a previous cooking class. Tues.-Fri, July 23-26 Code: 11417 1:30-4:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Kathleen Merrill Leach $149

The Art of Drawing: NEW People, Places, and Things (Grades 8–12) EEYU102

Expand your drawing skills! Whether you are just beginning or looking to ramp up your drawing abilities, push your talents to the next level with individualized instruction f rom artist, Carolyn Swift. Use your own talents and interests as a guide and draw real objects, including the human figure, and imaginary/ fantasy subjects and places with plenty of time for free-hand sketching. Mon.-Fri., June 24-28 Code: 11414 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 104 Instructor: Carolyn Swift $89

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

ENTERING GRADES 8-12 Recording Studio Techniques (Grades 8–12) EEYU101

Learn to make CDs and MP3s like the pros. Get hands-on with the latest techniques, software, and equipment for doing live recordings—your own band or vocal group or someone else’s group. Mics, cables, recording gear, hardware, software, folders, files, loops, session files, routing signals, sound checks, mixing techniques—you’ll learn to work with all of this. The last day includes mixing techniques to get a finished song and then creating a CD or MP3 to take home or upload to Facebook. Mon.-Thurs., July 8-11 Code: 11415 9:30 a.m.-Noon University Center Rm. 16 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Steve Quick $79

3-D CAD Modeling (Grades 8–12)

NEW EEYU103

Explore the exciting world of 3-D modeling using software and a 3-D printer in NMC’s CAD lab. Using Solidworks Design software, you will develop design solutions. Each day you’ll build on what you’ve learned as you work with drawing, presentation environments, and assembly environments. You’ll design, build, and assemble a model to take home. Basic computer skills are needed—comfortable with menus, mouse, and keyboard. Bring a sack lunch for an outdoor noon break. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11418 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 217/219 Instructor: Kevin Freund $159

Focus on Forensics (Grades 8–12)

EEYU104

Are you interested in crime investigation? Does the idea of post-mortem analysis intrigue you? Embark on an exciting journey into the world of Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Medicine, and Forensic Psychology. In this week-long investigation, you’ll conduct several case studies and begin to build a profile understanding why criminals do what they do. You’ll then combine those clues with physical evidence processing like fingerprinting, DNA analysis, bone measurement, characteristics, and more. By the end of the week you’ll be ready to create a solid case against our suspect. Mon.-Fri., July 29-Aug. 2 Code: 11419 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructor: Kim Schrader $89

Percussion Ensemble (Grades 10–12)

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Mon.-Fri., Aug. 12-16 9-10:30 a.m. The Beat Lab (3886 Cass Rd.) Instructor: Brad Novak

Code: 11421

EEYW108

Be a Blogger— Expand Your World (Grades 10–12)

$75

EEYW109

Write a Winning College Application or Scholarship Essay (Grades 10–12) EEYW105

Attention college-bound students! Do you want to get a jump on the college application process? Do you need to win a scholarship? Essays and personal statements are an increasingly important part of college and scholarship application packages. A little time spent writing this summer will have a big pay-off when it’s time to complete your applications. Learn what colleges are looking for in an essay or personal statement AND begin to craft your own piece. Scholarship or college application packets are helpful but not necessary. Bring a flash drive. Mon. & Thurs., July 15 & 18 Code: 11420 1-4:30 p.m. University Center Rm. 08 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Mary Bridges $55

Calendar of classes is on page 20-21

1. Online — www.nmc.edu/kids use your VISA/MasterCard/Discover card

Easy Ways to Register

2. Phone — use your credit/debit card and call (231) 995-1700 or toll-free 800-748-0566, ext. 1700 3. Fax — use your credit/debit card and fax registration form to (231) 995-1708 4. Mail — send registration form with payment to NMC-EES, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686-3061

5. In Person — bring registration form with payment to the Extended Education office at the NMC University Center (north wing), on Cass Road, T.C. (between 14th Street and S. Airport Road) Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

How to use ONLINE registration

Registration is easy—register online or fill out a registration form, then phone, fax, mail, or stop by the NMC Extended Education (EES) office. Registration begins April 12 and continues throughout the summer. Take as many classes as you like. For additional registration forms, make copies or download them from the website. Full payment is due at the time of registration by credit card/debit card, check, or cash.

• Remember that you must use your child’s NMC ID and PASSWORD when using online registration, not your own.

Please register by June 10 or at least seven days prior to the start date of the course. Early enrollment is encouraged, as many classes fill quickly. Some classes with low enrollment after June 11 may have to be cancelled. Upon receipt of registration, students are enrolled in requested classes. Please note the dates, times, and locations of your classes. You will be notified only if changes occur or a class is filled. Written confirmation will be sent if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

• Every child who has ever taken a class at NMC has an NMC ID. • If your child has taken classes before at NMC, but you don’t know his/her login information, contact the NMC Technology Help Desk, (231) 995-3020. Once they verify your child’s identity, they can give you your child’s NMC ID and Password. • If your child is a brand new student, an NMC ID and Password are assigned when you create a new account. • If you can’t remember whether your child has taken classes before, you may call the Extended Education office at (231) 9951700 during business hours. • Your credit card is charged upon completion of the registration process. If you do not pay at the time of registration, the class(es) in your cart will be dropped.

Refunds A 100% refund will be given if a request is made (call 995-1700) at least five business days prior to the class start date or if a class is cancelled. If you must drop a class 2 to 4 business days prior to the class start date, you are eligible for a 50% credit toward another College for Kids class, valid for one year. Classes dropped the business day prior to class (usually the Friday before) are not eligible for refund or partial credit. See full refund policy at nmc.edu/kids.

Questions? Call us! ( 231) 995-1700 or toll free 800-748-0566 ext. 1700. 36

Buzz on over this summer for a bee-tastic time!

Financial aid scholarships Limited funds are available to assist families meeting low-income requirements. To receive an application, please call Extended Education at (231) 995-1700. 1. Financial aid awards typically cover half the cost of each class for a maximum of three classes per child (as funds allow). Awarded amount does not exceed $60 per class.

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2. To apply, please submit: • completed financial aid application • registration form • payment (half of the cost of each class). 3. Upon receipt of all three of the above, students will be enrolled in requested classes. Please call the EES office 5 days after submitting to learn the status of your request. Applicants who are not awarded financial aid can pay the remaining cost or cancel their reserved spaces at least one week prior to the class and receive a full refund of the amount paid.

Check the website for updates throughout the summer for filled classes, added classes, and cancellations. www.nmc.edu/kids

About our teachers

Special thanks

College for Kids instructors are certified teachers and coaches currently working in area schools, retired teachers, and other experts in their field. They all work with children and have a passion for sharing their love of learning. Read brief biographies at www.nmc.edu/kids to learn more.

This year College for Kids was awarded significant scholarship funds from the NMC BBQ proceeds. Thanks goes to the committee for selecting this important program; we thank you for supporting the annual BBQ. Come to the BBQ on Sunday, May 19!

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

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Registration Form College for Kids - Summer 2013 (please print)

Child’s full name__________________________________________________________________ Child’s date of birth________________________________ Male ❑ Female ❑ Mailing address___________________________________________________________________ City/State__________________________________________________Zip____________________ Parent name______________________ Parent email_____________________________________ Home Phone _______________________ Cell_____________________ Day___________________ Emergency Contact________________________________ Phone___________________________

CODE NO.

COURSE TITLE

DATE

PAGE

COST

(ex. 11000)

TOTAL

❑ Registration form and full payment enclosed. ❑ Financial Aid Application, Registration form, and partial payment enclosed; amount paying $ _______ (usually half the cost of each course, up to $60 per class). ❑ Cash ❑ Check (Payable to NMC) ❑ Credit Card No.____________________________________________________ Exp._________ Cardholder’s Name__________________________________ CCV# (3 digits on back)_________

Required: list child’s medical conditions, learning disabilities, special needs, severe allergies _

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Medications taken regularly: _____________________________________________________

• Online: www.nmc.edu/kids • Phone: (231) 995-1700 • Fax: (231) 995-1708 • Mail: NMC-EES, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686-3061 • In Person: Extended Education office, NMC University Center, Cass Road, T.C. By registering my child/grandchild in this program, I authorize and acknowledge permission for video, digital, or still photography made with the child’s image to be applied to a variety of uses by Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). Such uses may include, but are not limited to, college web pages, printed brochures, broadcasting, and/or other forms of electronic transmission. Names will not be identified with images.

Enroll at (231) 995-1700 or www.nmc.edu/kids

Parent checklist ❑ Confirm that your child is the appropriate age/grade level for each class. ❑ Inform us at the time of registration if your child has a physical, medical, or learning need so we can assure they have a good experience. ❑ Make sure the teacher and your child have a good phone number to contact you. ❑ Walk younger children to and from the classroom door.

❑ Drop off no earlier than 10 minutes ahead of class time. NMC doesn’t have staffing resources to supervise children who are left early or picked up late. Please be prompt for pick up. ❑ Inform the teacher if someone else will be picking up your child. Discuss pick-up arrangements with your child prior to class. ❑ Let children know that appropriate behavior is expected. Parents will be contacted if a child is disruptive.

For driving directions, call (231) 995-1700.

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NonProfit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 170 Traverse City, MI

GRASP summer

Help your child (grades K–8) stay on top of language arts and/or math skills this summer with GRASP—guided at-home programs to help children retain critical skills. Whether you are home or on the road, these easy-touse lessons go with you.

Northwestern Michigan College Extended Educational Services 1701 E. Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686-3061

program

After registering for the reading and/ or math program, parents attend an introductory session in May to meet the teachers, pick up materials, and learn how to help your student make this a successful experience. • Affordable -$75 for one -$129 for both • Geared to each child’s skill level • Financial aid is available

8-Week Enrichment Program

To register, go to www.nmc.edu/kids and download the GRASP flyer or call (231) 995-1700