NMC Extended Ed College for Kids catalog - Summer 2012 by Northwestern Michigan College

www.nmc.edu/kids

Summer Classes 2012

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Welcome to College for Kids! What happens when you mix summer, a college campus, and kids? Lots of serious fun and active learning! The College for Kids program at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City stimulates and nurtures the minds of young people ages 4–17 with 180 learning options. Classes are 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 of the 8 weeks, Kids on Campus week – July 23-27, offers an optional supervised lunch break (bring your brown bag lunch) and lets you choose morning and afternoon Traverse City, MI classes for full days of fun (pg. 18).

Signing up is easy

• Registration begins April 13 and continues throughout the summer. Early enrollment is encouraged— many classes fill quickly.

If registering ONLINE, be sure to use your child’s name and child’s NMC ID & password

• Registration is easy online, or by Contents phone, fax, mail, or in person. See page 39 for registration form. Course Descriptions...... 3-36 See pages 37-38 for details and Kids on Campus week.. 18-19 financial aid information. • The grade level under the title is the grade your child will enter in FALL 2012. Classes are arranged in grade order. • Prices are listed under each class.

Calendar of Courses..... 20-21 Mill Creek Classes............ 16 Maps........................... 36-37 Registration Form............. 39 Instructor bios are online

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

Over the Rainbow (Ages 4–6)

EEYA122

Come discover fascinating things about color. 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. Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr

Code: 11206

$69

Princess Party (Ages 4–6)

A 4 – ge 6 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 Friday. Option 1: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11208 July 16-20, 1-3 p.m. Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11209 Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m.-noon, Both options meet at Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin $75 each option

Adventures with Lightening McQueen (Ages 4–6)

EEYA105

KA-POW! Get ready for a fun week with Lightening McQueen and all your favorite race cars. You will paint a wooden race car, measure, mix, and explore “asphalt”, dance, sing, and play games. Use good teamwork and math skills to find Lightening McQueen after he falls off Mack’s trailer in an exciting treasure hunt. Each day you’ll create racing-inspired art projects, so wear clothes that can get messy. On your mark, get set, GO! Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11210 10 a.m.-noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Krista Taylor $75

Dancing Feet Creative Movement (Ages 4–6) EEYA123

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4–6)

Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11207 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $59

Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11211 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr $69

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).

EEYA106

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 fun day—in the rainforest!

A 4– ge 6

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

EEYA108

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!

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11212 10 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11213 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Lisa Bracey $69 each option

Art, Art, and More Art (Ages 4–6)

EEYA119

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 painting, printmaking, wood-scrap sculpture, clay-bead wind chimes, and more. Option 1: Mon.-Thurs. Code: 11217 July 9-12, 1-3:30 p.m. Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11218 Aug. 6-10, 10 a.m.-noon Meet at Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Studio (1129 Woodmere Ave, Suite E, TC) Instructor: Kathleen Hoagg $75 each option

Mighty Michigan! (Ages 4–6)

EEYA110

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 30-Aug. 3 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr

Code: 11215 $69

Welcome to Pixie Hollow (Ages 4–6)

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. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Lisa Bracey

Code: 11214

KinderScience (Ages 4–6)

$69 EEYA112

Colorful rainbows, bouncy balls, 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., June 25-29 Code: 11216 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Erica Dwyer $75

Art in the Great Outdoors (Ages 4–6)

EEYA118

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 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11224 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Heather Quick $69

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4–6)

EEYA113

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 23-27 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Jennifer Hoffman

Code: 11219

$69

What’s Cookin’? (Ages 4–6) EEYA114

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., 9-11:30 a.m. NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Option 1: June 18-22 Code: 11220 Instructor: Sarah Wilcoxen Option 2: July 16-20 Code: 11221 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $109 each option

Fiesta! Spanish for Kids (Ages 4–6)

EEYA115

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. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11222 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 205 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

A 4 – ge 6

The Science Kid (Ages 4–6)

EEYA126

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 16-20 Code: 11223 10 a.m.-noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 220 Instructor: Brandy DeBarr $69

3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Ages 4–6)

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. 6-10 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 220 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 4–6)

Code:11225

$69 EEYA117

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., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11226 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach $69

Children need to be at least four years old by the first day of their class.

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Mousekersize (Ages 4–6)

EEYA124

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’! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11227 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 220 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin $69

Rhyme Time (Ages 4–6)

EEYA127

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 practice telling time as we explore Hickory Dickory Dock; use your “star baton” to conduct a symphony of music by Mozart; move like spiders as we practice Little Miss Muffet—and so much more. Sing, recite, move, and create as you learn new rhymes and celebrate familiar ones. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11228 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 220 Instructor: Heather Quick $69

Creating a Musical Play (Grades K–2)

EEZB101

Have you started to take music lessons--the violin, piano, or another instrument? You’ve probably learned a special piece to play for others. This week is all about making music stories – an original theater production – by creating a story to go with your music. Bring your special solo that you know well and we’ll create a one-of-a-kind story, design and make scenery (paint), decide on costumes and props (gather), and rehearse the story. At the end of the last day, we’ll give a special performance for our family and friends. Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11230 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $59

Music for Little Mozarts (Grades K–1)

EEZA101

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. We will even make our own rhythm instruments to perform in a “class band” and take home at the end of the week! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11229 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 Instructor: Stephanie Schall-Brazee $69

Outdoor Art (Grades 1–3)

EEYB122

Create your own marvelous masterpieces as you explore woods, fields, grassy areas, and the beach for a creative art experience. Nature paintings, sculptures, pine cone feeders, rock pals, sand sculptures, leaf collages, nature wreaths, sun prints—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 clothes for getting messy. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11231 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69

Happy Campers (Grades 1–3)

EEYB113

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 18-22 Code: 11232 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Shanna Girrbach $69

Barbie – The Designer Star (Grades 1–3)

EEYB146

Let your imagination guide your Barbie in becoming an aspiring fashion and interior designer. Become your Barbie’s assistant in the fashion world by designing unique fashion clothes that she will model. Assist her in creating a stylish room filled with creative furniture– couch, chair, table, bed and so much more. There will be a glamour fashion and design show on the last day of class. Be sure to bring your Barbie on the first day of class. Let the designing begin! Option 1: Mon.-Fri., Code: 11233 June 18-22, 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 203 Option 2: Mon.-Thurs., Code: 11234 July 9-12, 1-3:30 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $69 each option

Teddy Bear Tea Party (Grades 1–3)

EEYB148

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 18-22 Code: 11235 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Theresa Mulcahy $69

Sports and Games (Grades 1–3)

EEYB128

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. Coach Kenny teaches you the basics and gives you 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.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11236 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: David Kenny $69

Gr 1– ade 3

Fairy Tales and Fantasy (Grades 1–3)

EEYB145

What makes a fairy tale a fairy tale? Step into the land of fantasy and happily ever after as you discover wonderful stories like Bremen Town Musicians and Brave Little Tailor. Watch the magical themes come alive when you make finger puppets, mini-books, and mobiles. Have fun with a visit from a real urban chicken after we read Henny Penny. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11237 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Margaret Hori $69

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

EEYB138

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! Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11239 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Erica Dwyer $69

Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 1–3)

EEYB110

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 25-29 Code: 11240 9 a.m.-noon Option 2: July 16-20, 1-4 p.m. Code: 11241 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $129 each option

Gr 1– ade 3

In the Days of Dragons (Grades 1–3)

Splat Academy (Grades 1–3)

EEYB149

Paint, shape, squish, print, sculpt! Enjoy handson discovery with fun (and messy) art. As a young artist, you will experience object painting, roller painting, 3-D “flying machine” sculptures, imaginary “Wild Thing” collage creations, and more! Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11238 1-3 p.m., Meet at Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Studio (1129 Woodmere Ave, Suite E, TC) Instructor: Kathleen Hoagg $75

Action Contraptions (Grades 1–3)

EEYB132

They float, they fly, and they whirl across the sky! Transform objects you find around the house into amazing action toys that really move. Design a car that zooms across the floor. Create a paddlewheel boat that floats through the water. Make airplanes, helicopters, and parachutes in all shapes and sizes. See which one flies the fastest and the farthest. Get ready for an actionpacked week. Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 9:30 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon

Way Cool Science (Grades 1–3)

Code: 11242 $75 EEYB117

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! Option 1: Mon.-Thurs., Code: 11244 July 9-12, 9:30 a.m.-noon Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Code: 11245 July 30-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75 each option

EEYB106

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., July 16-20 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Lisa Bracey

Painting for the Fun of It (Grades 1–3)

Code: 11243

$69 EEYB131

Red, yellow, green, and blue, get out the brushes, there’s so much to do! It’s your masterpiece and you can’t wait to start. Anything you make is a piece of art. Get in touch with your creative side and find out how to use different painting materials. Dip it, stripe it, and dot it, too. Don’t be afraid to try something new. Be sure to wear your paint shirt. There’s no limit to what you can create. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11246 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

Shelter Building (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. Both options Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-noon Option 1: July 16-20 Code: 11247 Option 2: July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11248 Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $75 each option

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

YAHOOligans (Grades 1–3)

Gr 1– ade 3

EEYB109

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. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11250 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Erica Dwyer $69

Underwater Adventures with Nemo (Grades 1–3)

Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Andrew Sias

Art in the City (Grades 1–3)

Drawing and Painting (Grades 1–3)

EEYB121

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: 11252 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69

Amigo Spanish Club (Grades 1–3)

EEYB115

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. Learning another language is fun—join the club! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11254 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 205 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

EEYB120

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! Code: 11251

$69 EEYB147

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 fun art techniques as you paint with acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, and oil pastels. Dress to get messy. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11253 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 101 Instructor: Patti Ramoie $69 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

Paper Clay Camp (Grades 1–3)

EEYB134

Experience the wonderful world of clay and explore the possibilities! Make all sorts of hand-built “clayful” creations using different techniques. Learn to pinch, coil, and slab build your clay to create one-of-a-kind designs like goofy finger puppets and a tile with your initial on it. An outdoor exploration and gathering of nature materials will produce a unique piece of art to enjoy forever. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11249 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 10 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Katy Fisher $75

Gr 1– ade 3

Dance Party (Grades 1–3)

Inventor’s Workshop (Grades 1–3) EEYB116

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), fascinating stories and facts, and fun 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 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11255 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 205 Instructor: Ana Maria Hopkins $69

Cars 2 – Around the World (Grades 1–3)

EEYB144

Join Lightning McQueen and his racing friends for a week of energetic games, crafts, and activities for all Cars lovers. Travel around the world visiting Japan, Italy, and England where you’ll make a papier-mâché Piston Cup trophy, create Mater’s pistachio ice cream and sushi rollups. Learn how to write spy codes with invisible ink like Finn McMissle on his spy mission, and more. Start your engines and let’s go racing! Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11256 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 226 Instructor: Krista Taylor $69

Acting Up! (Grades 1–3)

EEYB126

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 made 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! Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11257 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75

Monster Mania (Grades 1–3)

EEYB130

There are all kinds of monsters lurking about in your imagination. So let’s create one to guard your room and keep the ones that live under your bed from coming out at night. You’ll make your wild things out of fabric, clay, and papiermâché. Doodle a poster, carve a mummy head, and design a stuffed monster pillow. Make them lovable and silly looking with googly eyes, and fuzzy hair, and goofy mouths; or make them as scary as you like by adding warts, wrinkles, and crooked teeth–you get to decide! Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon

Code: 11258

$75

EEYB118

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., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11261 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $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

ARTventures Around the World (Grades 1–3)

Gr 1– ade 3 EEYB140

Pack your passport and let’s learn about art and artists from all over the world by doing cool projects! You’ll make Chinese dragons when we “visit” China. Japan gives us paintings, kimonos and origami to explore. In Mexico, we’ll learn about Oaxacan animal sculptures, and create our own brightly colored 3-D animals. Finally, back in North America, we’ll discover Native American art and make small totem poles. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11259 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Katy Fisher $75

Cheerleading Camp (Grades 1–3)

EEYB142

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. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11260 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Erin Lord $69

Let’s Paint (Grades 1–3)

EEYB150

Explore paint and color in this fun, active, and somewhat messy class. Learn artist secrets as you stretch watercolor paper and discover how to unlock the mystery of mixing your own colors in tempera or acrylic paints. Discover secrets to creating many different values (or shades) of India ink. Explore new painting tools, like Chinese bamboo pens and brushes to bring out the color, texture, and hues you want in your paintings, all while creating at least four finished paintings to take home. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11262 1-3 p.m., Meet at Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Studio (1129 Woodmere Ave., Suite E, TC) Instructor: Kathleen Hoagg $75

Piano-Kids Camp (Grades 1–3)

EEYB143

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., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11263 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 103 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $75

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

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 “gallery” Friday showcasing each artist’s work.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11264 NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Kathleen Neeland $75

Art by the Bag (Grades 1–3)

EEYB136

Be an artist for a week of discovery where each day your materials come in a surprise bag! Join us to find out what could possibly be in the dinosaur bag, the edible art bag, the critter bag or the mystery bag. You will paint, sculpt, cut and glue your way through wonderful projects–all designed by you using your surprise supplies! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11265 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 225 Instructor: Katy Fisher $69 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

Calendar of classes is on pages 20-21.

Gr 1– ade 4

Doll Designers (Grades 2–4)

Magic Summer Bus (Grades 1–3)

EEYB133

Where will the summer bus take you? Hop on and let’s explore together. Enjoy a bus-load of activities to explore all your favorite topics from the Magic School Bus Series. You’ll be busy digging into science with experiments and creativity. If you like volcanoes, plants, weather, fossils, and insects this is the “hot” place to be this summer! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Erika Leppien

Code: 11266 $69

Space Kids (Grades 1–3)

EEYB123

Launch into outer space for a week of starry discoveries! Imagine living in space as you explore stars, our solar system, meteor showers, and more. Will you be the first person to walk on Mars? Each day you’ll do out-of-this world projects. For added fun, your teacher Michael Foerster, astronomer and NASA Ambassador, will provide an optional event for you and a parent at NMC’s Rogers Observatory (Wednesday or Thursday evening weather permitting). Includes an astronomy book. Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 13-16 9:30 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Michael Foerster

eKidz (Grades 2–4)

Code: 11267 $75 EEYC102

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., June 25-29 Code: 11268 10 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $69

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EEYC103

From the artsy doll that sits on a dresser to the cuddly one that knows your secrets, dolls are fun to create. In just five days, you’ll design five dolls including a life-size newborn baby doll. You’ll work with interesting materials as you learn to sculpt, paint, sew, and assemble dolls. Take home your one-of-a-kind designer doll collection to enjoy! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11273 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $75

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 to enjoy with the teacher. Mon.-Thurs., July 16-19 Code: 11270 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Chad Kahler $69

Dinosaur Adventures (Grades 2–4)

EEYC106

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 to enjoy with the teacher. Mon.-Thurs., July 16-19 Code: 11271 12:30-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Chad Kahler $69

Maps are on pages 36-37.

Crime Busters (Grades 2–4)

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? Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11269 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $75

Sock Monkey and Pals (Grades 2–4)

EEYC110

You’ve seen the sock monkey; now learn how to turn stray socks into him and other adorable stuffed buddies. Take a sock or two, a needle and some stuffing, and make unique, imaginative soft sculpture creatures brimming with character. Learn how to sew by hand while you make a crazy monkey, lucky cat, bunny rabbit, cuddly pig and more. Have fun with these happy little creatures who are ready to travel with you wherever you go. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 10 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 224 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon

Kid’s Choir Camp (Grades 2–8)

Code: 11272 $75 EEYO101

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 technology. The finale is a concert featuring all of our “Kid’s Choir Camp” singers. Bring a lunch each day for a fun outdoor noon break. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11274 10 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 115 Instructors: Jeff Cobb, David & Mary Parrish, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, & Todd Vipond $175

Gr 2- ade 8

Birding Bonanza (Grades 3–5)

EEYD109

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 meet at a new outdoor habitat and hike to a special place to see the birds that live there. Discover how to find and identify new birds, learn their songs, and build nests and feeders. Go bonkers over birds! Includes birdhouse kit. Mon.-Thurs., June 18-21 Code: 11275 8:30-11 a.m. First day meet at Hull Park (on Hannah St., west of Woodmere Ave.), by Traverse Library Instructor: Sarah Slade $69

Sports Camp (Grades 3–5)

EEYD103

Basketball, track, football, volleyball, baseball— sports and games mean summer fun outdoors and in the gym. Every day you’ll enjoy team games and skill builders and you’ll play a different sport. Coach Kenny teaches game essentials and tips for making each sport more fun. Bring your water bottle and tennis shoes. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11277 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Lobby Instructor: David Kenny $69

Ride Like the Wind: Bike Tours (Grades 3–5)

EEYD112

Ride a new trail each day as you explore selected sections of several area trail systems including the Leelanau, TART, and Hickory Hills Trails. Gain important riding techniques so you can handle tricky rides safely, with skill and endurance. Learn basic bike maintenance for on-trail repairs. Bring your mountain bike, helmet (required), and a small bike-worthy backpack or rack containing a rain jacket, water bottle, and snack. Mon.-Thurs., June 18-21 1-4 p.m., Meet at Darrow Park (1025 Bay St., TC) Instructor: Sarah Slade

Code: 11276

$79

Gr 3- ade 6

Kid’s Cuisine (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 mainland China. 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, kung pao chicken from China 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.) Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11278 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $129

Splash into Summer with Watercolors (Grades 3–5)

EEYD110

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 in watercolor. Be inspired by new ways of using watercolor to create texture and interest in their painting. You should have basic drawing skills and bring some photographs of possible subjects to paint. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Adam VanHouten

Musical Theater (Grades 3–5)

Code: 11281 $69 EEYD115

Lights, Music, Action! If you are taking private music lessons on any instrument, you probably have a solo piece you like to play for others. Turn your “best piece” into an original theater production in this highly creative week. Using your polished piece as inspiration, we will create a one-of-a-kind story with a plot, lines, and narration. Then we’ll design and construct scenery (draw and paint), and decide on costumes and props (gather). We’ll rehearse and rehearse getting ready for the last session which will end with an exciting performance for family and friends. Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11279 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $59

Grossology—Your Body Inside and Out (Grades 3–5)

EEYD111

Ever wonder why people burp and pass gas? Investigate your body and the way it works in this fun hands-on class. Learn why our bodies make embarrassing noises, why mucus is important, and the purpose of scabs. Find out what happens to the snack you just ate. What’s a hiccup? Why do we yawn? Build a digestive system and conduct fun experiments. What about your senses? Can we fool your eyes into seeing things that aren’t there? Find out the facts about your body inside and out and what makes it slimy, oozy, and smelly. Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11280 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 225 Instructor: Janet Steinhoff $69

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

EEYE101

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.-Wed. Option 1: June 25-27 Code: 11282 9 a.m.-noon Option 2: June 25-27 Code: 11283 1-4 p.m. Option 3: July 9-11 Code: 11284 9 a.m.-noon Option 4: July 9-11 Code: 11285 1-4 p.m. Meet at Circle H Stables (7200 Brown Bridge Rd., TC) Instructors: Melody Hamill & LeeAnn Jacobs $125 each option

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

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

EEYF101

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. Each option One day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Option 1: Thurs., June 21 Code: 11286 Option 2: Tues., July 17 Code: 11287 Meet at Cedar Lake boat launch (off Cedar Run Rd. - ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Bo Burke $89 each option

Piano Camp (Grades 4–5)

EEYZ101

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 fun. 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.

Dive into Russian (Grades 4–6)

Gr 3- ade 6 EEYG149

Submerge into learning Russian vocabulary through games, crafts, and songs. Explore Russian geography traveling on a virtual submarine. Learn Russian letters creating special codes for a “spy” assignment. Discover fascinating facts about Russian people and culture. Pick up simple phrases, sample traditional foods, and write a letter to the Russian President. Experience an exciting week learning new things about your friends in another part of the world. Das Vadanya! Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11297 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Zlata Champion $69

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 using a variety of props. The last day includes a performance for family and friends.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11289 NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 103 Instructor: Peggy Johnson $75

Mon.-Fri., June 18-22, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11290 NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Kathleen Neeland $69

Kids with Cameras (Grades 4–6)

Secret Science Recipes (Grades 4–6)

EEYG114

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 18-22 Code: 11295 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 215 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69

EEYG160

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.-Thurs, July 9-12 Code: 11300 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Kristen Hori $69 (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

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

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Classes at Mill Creek Elementary in Williamsburg

New! In a pilot program with Elk Rapids Schools, eight College for Kids classes are offered at Mill Creek Elementary (9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg) the weeks of June 25 and July 16. Read details below.

Insects Don’t Bug Me! (Ages 4–6)

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Explore the fascinating world of bugs! What’s the difference between bugs, insects, spiders, and worms? Find out as you go on daily bug hunts to locate, observe, count, and collect exciting critters like butterflies, dragonflies, ants, spiders, and worms. Work as a team to accomplish missions, just like bugs do. Learn to catch bugs with nets to add to your own bug habitat. Each day we’ll focus on a type of bug so you can become a bug expert. You will never look at bugs the same way again!

Tues.-Fri., June 26-29 Code: 11198 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. Instructor: Tracy Trautner $59

Garden Gophers (Ages 4–6) EEYA128

From dirt to exotic plants—learn how things grow in this get-your-hands-dirty week designed for all of your senses. You will touch, smell, see, and even taste plants as you learn how to grow, care for, and enjoy all kinds of leafy things. On science day, you’ll do experiments in water and examine parts of plants above and below the ground. Get creative as you design and make a garden mosaic stepping stone and flowerpot. And the bugs…you’ll find out about the good, the bad and the crawly! Come be a gardener and a scientist.

Tues.-Fri., July 17-20 Code: 11199 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. Instructor: Tracy Trautner $59

Art by the Bag (Grades 1–3) E EYB136

Clay Works for Kids (Grades 3–5)

EEYD113

Explore the fabulous feel of clay while making useful and fun 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. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11202 and Mon., July 2, 10 a.m.-noon Mill Creek Elementary, Williamsburg Instructor: Lisa Hockin $85

Science, Science, Everywhere! (Grades 3–5) EEYD114

Are you curious about how things work? Create crafts and yummy treats while you investigate the science behind them. Learn about chromatography then make your own tie-dye t-shirts based on that principle. Study the properties of matter, then make homemade ice cream and silly putty. Explore density while making layered popsicles. Design newspaper flip flops and more after exploring recycling. You’ll get a bit messy and have lots of fun.

Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11203 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. Instructor: Nikki Wilkins $75

Girls Basketball: Skills, Drills, and Scrimmages! (Grades 4–6) EEYG153

Strengthen your basketball skills in this fun, Be an artist for a week of discovery! See full active week. See full description on page 17. description on page 11. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11204 Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11200 9:30 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. Instructor: Chelsea Cole $89 Instructor: Katy Fisher $69

Art in the City (Grades 1–3) E EYB147

Secret Science Recipes (Grades 4–6)

EEYG160

Inspire your creativity with the excitement of Get ready for a week of ooey, gooey science! the city. See full description on page 9. See full description on page 15. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11201 Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11205 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. 10 a.m.-noon, Mill Creek Elem., Wmsbg. Instructor: Patti Ramoie $69 Instructor: Kristen Hori $69

Project Runway— Awesome Accessories (Grades 4–6)

Gr 4- ade 6

EEYG135

Discover the world of fashion through your designs, sewing, and painting. Brainstorm ideas in a sketchbook, then create with fabric, sequins, rhinestones, paints, dyes, and so much more. Explore basic elements of design, color theory, and application techniques. Learn basic hand-sewing skills to “re-create” a one-of-a-kind t-shirt and scarf. Embellish a tote bag, beach towel, and a pair of your own shoes. Model your amazing originals for your classmates and family on the last day. Includes all materials. Option 1: Mon.-Fri., Code: 11291 June 18-22, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Kids on Campus week: Code: 11292 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $79 each option

Girls Basketball: Skills, Drills, and Scrimmages! (Grades 4–6) EEYG153

Are you interested in basketball? Strengthen your individual and team skills in this fun, active week. Receive instruction while learning fun drills to improve ball-handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, offense, and other fundamentals. Each day you will apply fundamentals to game situations during 1-on1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 scrimmaging. Accelerate your progress while stimulating a love for the game. Bring a white t-shirt, a colored t-shirt, and a water bottle each day. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11296 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: Chelsea Cole $89 – (This class can also be taken in Williamsburg; see page 16)

Night at the Museum— Chasing Vermeer (Grades 4–6)

Project Runway— Create an Outfit (Grades 4–6)

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Designers Wanted! Have an eye for fashion? Want to create your own outfit? Start by brainstorming ideas in a sketchbook while exploring basic elements of design, color theory, and application techniques. Then, choose a colorful fabric like denim, twill, cotton, or knit. Work with a pattern to cut out the pieces and finally, learn how to sew your outfit on a sewing machine. On the last day you’ll amaze your family and friends as you walk the runway in your new ensemble—a skirt, top, and scarf. Includes all materials. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11293 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 203 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Code: 11294 July 30-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon $85 each option

EEYG150

Enjoy a week as an art historian researching the alleged misidentification of famous artworks attributed to Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter. Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett will be the starting point for a week of adventure and discovery as you watch art history come alive and wreak a little havoc. Solve secret coded messages, crack puzzles, and make your own set of pentominoes. Reproduce a famous painting and finish the week by taking new skills to the Dennos Museum to investigate artworks on display. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11298 10 a.m.-noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 $69 Instructor: Margaret Hori

Do you love to sing? Northwestern Michigan Children’s Choir is holding auditions for next school year May 29 & 30 at NMC for students entering grades 2-9. Call 995-1700 for details. Visit www.nmc.edu/childrens-choir

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 23 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).

Morning Choices Discover Dinosaurs

Ages 4-6

p. 4

Fiesta! Spanish for Kids

Ages 4-6

p. 5

Paper Clay Camp

1-3

p. 9

YAHOOligans

1–3

p. 9

Drawing and Painting

1–3

p. 9

Project Runway–Accessories

4–6

p. 17

Civil War Kids

4–6

p. 23

Angry Birds in Action

4–6

p. 23

Great American Car Race

4–6

p. 23

Building Animated Worlds

5–7

p. 27

Watercolors

6–9

p. 30

Afternoon Choices Over the Rainbow

grades page

grades page Ages 4-6

p. 3

Art in the City

1-3

p. 9

Underwater Adventures with Nemo

1-3

p. 9

Amigo Spanish Club

1-3

p. 9

Project Runway–Create an Outfit

4-6

p. 17

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express

4-6

p. 22

Draw, Paint, Sculpt

4-6

p. 23

Pop Can Science

4-6

p. 23

Say It in Japanese

4–8

p. 26

Woodworking Project

5-8

p. 28

Keyboarding: Learn to Type Faster

7-9

p. 31

Game Programming

7-12

p. 33

Week

July 23–27

Bring your favorite sack lunch

kick back and relax

Lunch Break! July 23–27 (optional) (Age 4–14)

If you enroll in a morning and afternoon session the week of July 23, you are invited to join the Lunch Break hour that meets between classes in the Parsons/Stulen Bldg. The kick-back-andrelax 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: 11288*

*If choosing Lunch Break, be sure to include code 11288 on your registration form.

Classes meet at Aero Park Campus in the Parsons/Stulen Bldg. or Aero Park Labs Bldg. 2600 Aero Park Drive in Traverse City (access Aero Park Dr. from Parsons Rd. or Three Mile Rd.) 19

July 16-20

July 9-12 Cherry Festival

July 2-6

June 25-29

June 18-22

Mysterious Magic/Science (Gr. 1-3) - PM

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

Sports Camp (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Kids Cuisine (Gr. 3-5) - PM

The Competitive Edge (Gr. 5-9) - AM

Fairy Tales and Fantasy (Gr. 1-3) - PM

eKidz (Gr. 2-4) - AM

Night at the Museum (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - AM

Game Programming (Gr. 7-12) - PM

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

Dinosaur Adventure (Gr. 2-4) - PM

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

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

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

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

The Paint Studio (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Hogwarts Express (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Treasure Hunters (Ages 4-6) - PM

Painting for Fun of It (Gr. 1-3) - PM

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

Adv. Game Program (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Crime Busters (Gr. 2-4) - PM

The Science Kid (Ages 4-6) - AM

GLEE! Music in Motion (Gr. 6-9) - PM

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

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - AM

Princess Party (Ages 4-6) - PM

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

Creating Musical Play (Gr. K-2) - AM

Backcountry Skills (Gr. 7-10) - PM

Girls Basketball (Gr. 7-9) - AM

Intro to Movie Prod. (Gr. 6-8) - PM

Hand-Built Pottery (Gr. 6-12) - AM

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

Create Animation-Scratch (Gr. 5-7) - AM

The Amazing Race (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Secret Science Recipes (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Dancing Feet (Ages 4-6) - AM

Action Contraption (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Musical Theater (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Single Track Mountain Biking (Gr. 4-6) - AM

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

Splat Academy (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Flute Camp for Teens (Gr. 9-12) - PM

Creative Expression (Gr. 7-12) - PM

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

Know Your Flute (Gr. 6-8) - AM

Hip-Hop Dance (Gr. 6-9) - PM

Improvisation Station (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Barbie, the Designer Star (Gr. 1-3) - PM

No classes

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

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

Kid's Choir Camp (Gr. 2-8) - AD

Glass Fusion (Gr. 6-9) - AM

Build a Skate Board (Gr. 7-12) - PM

KinderScience (Ages 4-6) - AM

Outdoor Art (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Lego Mindstorms (Gr. 5-8) - AM

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

Clay Sculpture (Gr. 4-8) - AM

Happy Campers (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Project Runway-Access. (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Treasure Hunters (Ages 4-6) - AM

Girls Basketball (Gr. 4-6) - AM

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

Dive into Russian (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4-6) - AM

Rhyme Time (Ages 4-6) - PM

Barbie, The Designer Star (Gr. 1-3) - PM

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

Weekly Class Listing Color‐Coded By Location ‐ Age Order Within Location

Secret Science Recipes (Gr. 4-6) - AM

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

Garden Gophers (Ages 4-6) - AM

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

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) - AM

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

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

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

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

Girls Basketball (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Clay Works for Kids (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Science Everywhere (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Art by the Bag (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Insects Don't Bug Me (Ages 4-6) - AM

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

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

Birding Bonanza (Gr. 3-5) - AM

Ride Like the Wind-Bike (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Aug. 13-17

Aug. 6-10

July 30-Aug. 3

July 23-27 Kids on Campus

KEYS:

Watercolors (Gr. 6-9) - AM

OFF-CAMPUS

OD - ONE DAY AD - ALL DAY

MAIN CAMPUS

Chef School II (Gr. 5-7) AM AERO PARK CAMPUS

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

Splash into Summer (Gr. 3-5) AM

The Actor in You (Gr. 4-6) PM

AM - MORNING

Piano-Kids Camp (Gr. 1-3) AM

Space Kids (Gr. 1-3) AM

Piano Camp (Gr. 4-5) PM

Spanish Adventure (Gr. 4-6) PM

Passport Around the World (Gr. 4-6) AM

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

Recording Studio (Gr. 8-12) - AM

Spanish Discovery (Gr. 7-9) - PM

Geology Rocks (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Art with a Twist (Gr. 4-6) - PM

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

PM - AFTERNOON

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 4-6) AM

Cheerleading Camp (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Meet the Art Masters (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Magic Summer Bus (Gr. 1-3) PM

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

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

American Civil War (Gr. 7-9) PM

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

Doll Designers (Gr. 2-4) - PM

Cartoon Fundamentals (Gr. 4-6) AM

Music for Little Mozarts (Gr. K-1) - AM

Sock Monkey and Pals (Gr. 2-4) - AM

Art by the Bag (Gr. 1-3) AM

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

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

Mousekercize (Ages 4-6) PM

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

Carpentry for Kids (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Monster Mania (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Princess Party (Ages 4-6) - AM

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

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

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

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

Rocket Science (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Dance Party (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Draw, Paint, Sculpt (Gr. 4-6) - PM

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

Building Animated Worlds (Gr. 5-7) - AM Woodworking Project (Gr. 5-8) - PM

Cars 2-Around the World (Gr. 1-3) - PM

Hogwarts Express (Gr. 4-6) - PM

YAHOOligans! (Gr. 1-3) - AM

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

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

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

Say It in Japanese (Gr. 4-8) - PM

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

Project Runway-Outfit (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Project Runway-Access. (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Paper Clay Camp (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Mighty Michigan (Ages 4-6) - AM

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

Over the Rainbow (Ages 4-6) - PM

Pop Can Science (Gr. 4-6) - PM Project Runway-Outfit (Gr. 4-6) - PM

Grossology (Gr. 3-5) - PM

Underwater with Nemo (Gr. 1-3) - PM

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

Lightning McQueen (Ages 4-6) - AM

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

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4-6) - AM

Keyboarding (Gr. 7-9) - PM

GREAT LAKES CAMPUS

MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY

UNIVERSITY CENTER CAMPUS

Advanced Scuba (Gr. 7-12) AD

Focus on Forensics (Gr. 9-12) PM

Hand-Built Pottery (Gr. 6-12) AM

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

Let's Paint (Gr. 1-3) - PM

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

Beginning Guitar (Gr. 5-7) - AM

Day in Life of Bug (Gr. 4-6) - AM

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

Drawing & Sketching (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) - AM

Poetry Out Loud (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Garage Band (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Bottom of Bay (Gr. 10-12) - OD

Kayak Dunes (Gr. 7-12) - OD

Spanish-Immersion (Gr. 10-12) - PM

Chef School (Gr. 4-6) - AM

Game Programming (Gr. 7-12) - PM

Gr 4- ade 6

The Amazing Race (Grades 4–6)

Single Track Mountain Biking (Grades 4–6) EEYG146

Get off the road! Ride each day on awesome mountain bike trails that are more rugged and challenging than those offered in the Ride Like the Wind: Bike Tours class. Expand your skills and improve your riding technique so you can safely navigate a single-track trail. Bike maintenance, ride preparation, safety, and ecologically-sound riding principles are included. We’ll meet at a new trail each day. Bring your mountain bike, helmet (required), and a small bikeworthy backpack or rack containing a rain jacket, water bottle, and snack.

EEYG151

Take an exciting adventure around the world in an Amazing Race challenge with pit stops in Africa, Egypt, Hawaii, Antarctica, and China. At each pit stop you will race, build, complete mind challenges, and battle through outdoor activities. Be ready to move, imagine, create, and challenge your brain to win this amazing race around the globe. Dress for outdoor weather. Clothes should be comfy to move around in with shoes fit for a race. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11302 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Alison Seidelman $69

Mon.-Thurs., June 25-28 Code: 11299 9 a.m.-noon, Meet first day at Lake Dubonnet Trailhead (on Gonder Rd. near Interlochen; ask for map when registering) Instructor: Sarah Slade $79

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 fun and exciting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up speed and comfort. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11301 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Diane Kimmel $69

The Paint Studio (Grades 4–6)

EEYG134

Let your imagination go f ree as you create awesome paintings. Learn the fundamentals of painting as you explore artist’s techniques: mixing, blending, masking, spattering, printing, pointillism, and much more while using acrylics and watercolor. Explore the methods of famous artists and apply them to your paintings on canvas, watercolor paper, fabric, and wood. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Cheryl Gordon

Code: 11303 $75

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express (Grades 4–6)

EEYG115

Don’t be late! The Hogwarts Express is leaving Platform 9¾ soon. 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 chess and practice Quidditch. Create and send Harry Potter postcards delivered by your own papier-mâché owl. Let your imagination go wild to make butter beer and much, much more. Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11305 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Kids on Campus week: Code: 11306 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Kristin Anton $69 each option

Pop Can Science (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! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11307 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Aero Park Laboratory Bldg. Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Janine Winkler $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: 11308 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 10 a.m.-noon Aero Park Labs Bldg., Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Janine Winkler $69

Civil War Kids (Grades 4–6)

EEYG155

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. On the last day become an archeologist as you experience a simulated “dig” looking for artifacts and recording your results. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11310 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 9:30 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 224 Instructor: Michael Rutledge $79

Draw, Paint, Sculpt: Incredible Art Adventures (Grades 4–6)

Gr 4- ade 6 EEYG148

Have fun using your imagination and exciting art materials to sculpt crazy characters, animals, or creatures. Make your own piñata using papiermâché. Design and make a puppet out of plaster and cloth. Discover how to use melted crayons to create a batik. And have fun using paints, oil pastels, and cool color-changing markers! Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Katy Fisher

Angry Birds in Action (Grades 4–6)

Code: 11309

$75 EEYG158

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! Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 222 Instructor: Melissa Tengdin

Code: 11311

$69

Chef School I (Grades 4–6) EEYG116

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 24-27 Code: 11312 9 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Nan Horstman $145

Gr 4- ade 6

Geology Rocks! (Grades 4–6)

Drawing and Sketching (Grades 4–6)

EEYG119

Do you love to draw? Want to sharpen your skills? Guided by an artist and teacher, you will practice lots of drawing and sketching techniques as you draw favorite toys, stuffed animals, and portraits (you or others). Make still life drawings and draw from photos—animals, trees, and who knows what else! Experiment with art pencils, chalk pastels, and other art media as you learn to draw f rom visual observations and your imagination. Bring a sketch pad (8.5 x 11-inch or larger, not newsprint). Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11313 10 a.m.-noon Meet at Kaleidoscope Visual Arts Studio (1129 Woodmere Ave, Suite E, TC) Instructor: Kathleen Hoagg $75

Create Your Own Website (Grades 4–6)

EEYG126

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. Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11314 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Andrew Sias $69

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. Go on a team treasure hunt using a GPS unit to find a hidden cache. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and snack. Wear shoes for walking (not flip flops). Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11315 1-3 p.m., Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $79

EEYG110

“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., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11316 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janet Steinhoff $69

Wind, Wings, and Wheels (Grades 4–6)

EEYG112

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: 11317 Aug. 7-9, 9-11 a.m. Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: NMC Aviation Staff $85

Meet the Art Masters (Grades 4–6)

EEYG120

Explore and experiment with the styles and techniques of well-known artists as you draw, paint, and create. Try an abstract design using vibrant colors and shading like Georgia O’Keefe. Be Picasso for a day as you experiment with cubism and create a mystical fantasy jungle like Henri Rousseau. See art through the eyes of master artists as you expand your own creativity. Bring an art shirt and dress to be messy! Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10, 1-3 p.m. Code: 11318 Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Patti Ramoie $69

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

Gr 4- ade 6

Art with a Twist (Grades 4–6)

EEYG157

Stop! Before you toss that old t-shirt into the trash, bring it to class and transform it into wearable art. You’ll repurpose items f rom the recycling bin and those headed for the trash in order to create fun and unique art projects. Cardboard box mosaics, bottle cap pins/magnets, and milk carton wallets are just a few of the “junky” items you will use as your palette. Enjoy your new treasures and preserve the environment. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11321 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. 112 Instructor: Megan Olsen $69

Passport Around the World (Grades 4–6) A Day in the Life of a Bug (Grades 4–6)

EEYG154

Explore bugs in action as you make stars of these fascinating creatures. Combine video-making skills with entomology (the study of bugs) in this fun-filled, hands on week! Using your scientific mind, discover how to find bugs, what they eat, how they work, and capture what they do on video. Explore insect life and try to describe what they are doing by creating a short movie. On the final day, show your movie to your classmates, and share what you learned. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11319 10 a.m.-noon University Center Rm. 213 (Cass Road) Instructor: Chelsea Cole $69

Art in Your Secret Garden (Grades 4–6)

EEYG152

Global opportunities come to life in this week of virtual travel. Make a passport then enjoy a week of trekking adventures across the continents of South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Learn about geography, world cultures, customs and traditions, foreign languages, and the arts. Prepare for this multicultural experience by bringing to class pictures of places you want to visit someday and transform them into a “Dream Travel Box”. Hop on board for a journey of exploring and creating your way around the world. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11322 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Kathleen Neeland $69

Cartoon FUNdamentals (Grades 4–6)

EEYG123

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 fun materials and embellishments found around home.

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.

$69

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 155 Instructor: Patti Ramoie

EEYG156

Code: 11320

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Dick Evans

Code: 11323

Gr 4- ade 8

Spanish Adventure: One-week Immersion (Grades 4–6)

The Actor in You (Grades 4–6)

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., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11324 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $69 Advertisement for TBAISD program

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EEYG159

Journey to Spain for an action-packed week guided by a bilingual/bicultural mother/daughter team. Your teacher will speak in Spanish and her 10-year old assistant will help you translate. Learn what life is like in Spain for a kid your age. You’ll compare customs, habits, and common slang through direct conversation with a young Spaniard. Head to the teaching kitchen to prepare typical Spanish food. You’ll also see a Flamenco performance, hear stories, learn songs, play games and make your own t-shirt with Spanish flair. Through it all, you will be learning to speak Spanish in its purest form. Bring a plain, light colored t-shirt and a notebook. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11325 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Jennifer Belmar $79

Clay Sculpture (Grades 4–8)

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 creative as you experience the flow of creativity that’s inspired by working with clay. Dress for an artsy mess. Mon.-Fri., June 18-22 Code: 11326 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Kate Fairman $75

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: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-4 p.m. (no class Wed., July 25) Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Rosemary Rokita

Code: 11327

$79

Beginning Guitar (Grades 5–7)

EEYJ103

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. 6-10 Code: 11330 10 a.m.-noon University Center Rm. 1 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Gael Eschelweck $75

Create Animation Using Scratch (Grades 5–7) EEYJ101

Start Scratching—it’s as easy as 1-2-3! Find out how to snap together blocks to create stories, games, and animation and then share your creations with friends on the web. Learn to think creatively and communicate clearly as you test sample games and then build your own simple game. The possibilities are endless with this funky and incredibly fun programming language. You should have basic computer skills. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11328 10 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 217 Instructors: Adam VanHouten $69

Building Animated Worlds: Computer Programming (Grades 5–7)

EEYJ102

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! Kids on Campus week: Code: 11329 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 10 a.m.-noon, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $75

Gr 5- ade 8

Chef School II (Grades 5–7)

EEYJ104

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. 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. (Not appropriate for children with severe food allergies.) Tues.-Fri., Aug. 14-17 Code: 11331 9 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Nan Horstman $145

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

EEYK102

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.-Thurs. Code: 11332 June 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-noon Instructor: Scott Diment Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11333 June 25-29, 10 a.m.-noon Instructor: Russ Ryba Option 3: Mon.-Thurs. Code: 11379 July 9-12, 9:30 a.m.-noon Instructor: Scott Diment All meet in Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110A (2525 Aero Park Dr.) $79 each option

Calendar of classes is on pages 20-21.

Gr 5- ade 8

Woodworking Project (Grades 5–8)

Doctors and Vets: Dissection (Grades 5–8)

EEYK113

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.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11334 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 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., July 30-Aug. 3 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Andrew Sias

CSI—Crime Detectives (Grades 5–8)

Code: 11336 $69 EEYK107

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 16-20 Code: 11335 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus Health & Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Kim Schrader $79

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Make a useful keepsake-style woodworking project that features your favorite pet or animal. Learn carpentry and woodworking skills to create a fun, personalized desktop pencil box or miniature novelty shelf. Once you build your item, you will learn how to paint and integrate your animal into it. Take home a completed project to keep for years. Bring clear close up photographs of your pet or favorite animal. Kids on Campus week: Code: 11337 Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Kent Wiejaczka $85

Carpentry for Kids (Grades 5–8)

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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 instructor, 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. Mon.-Fri., July 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11338 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Kent Wiejaczka $79

Rocket Science (Grades 5–8)

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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 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11339 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Gerry Swaney $89

The Competitive Edge: Fitness, Speed, and Agility Training (Grades 5–9)

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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 techniques, drills, and games help with sports like soccer, tennis, cross country, football, baseball, and basketball. Guided by coach Morrow, 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 25-28 Code: 11340 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Lobby Instructor: Jason Morrow $75

Get to Know Your Flute (Grades 6–8)

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Playing the flute is fun—but even more fun when playing with a group. Jump into a music discovery week as you explore new music, work on those challenging fingerings, and learn to improve that wonderful sound. Guided by Dr. Podolka, you’ll improve your music and flute skills and have great new things to work on over the summer. Mon.-Wed., June 25-27 Code: 11342 9 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 Instructor: Deborah Podolka $79

Intro to Movie Production (Grades 6–8)

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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.

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

Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11343 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Beckett Rm. 217 Instructor: Trent Tomlinson $115 EEYY101

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 12-14 Code: 11341 9 a.m.-noon University Center Rm. 213 (Cass Rd.) Instructor: Julie Doyal $59

GLEE! Music in Motion (Grades 6–9)

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Calling all GLEEks! Do you love the hit television show Glee? Do you want to dance like Rachel, Finn, Kurt and Brittany? Here’s your chance—join us for five days of rehearsals and on the final day perform for your family and friends. Throughout the week, you will learn an instructor-led routine and have a hand in choreographing small-group routines, adding your personal flair and creativity! Wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing. Males and females encouraged to join. No previous dance experience necessary! Mon.-Thurs., July 9-12 Code: 11344 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $69

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Watercolors (Grades 6–9)

Glass Fusion (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. Mon.-Thurs., June 18-21 Code: 11345 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Debra Anton-Coburn $79

Hip-Hop Dance (Grades 6–9)

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It’s time to learn those energetic dance moves you love to watch! Hip Hop is one of the most popular forms of dance. It’s funky, fun and easy to do. Learn to dance with confidence to popular music. Discover how to develop the flexibility, rhythm, and balance for today’s dance style. Through demonstration and lots of practice, you’ll be ready to hit the dance floor. Wear clean gym shoes. No dance experience required. Mon.-Thurs., June 18-21 Code: 11346 12:30-2 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Joedy Annis $49

Let’s Write Fiction (Grades 6–9)

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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. Mon.-Thurs., June 25-28 Code: 11347 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli $79

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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. Kids on Campus week: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 101 Instructor: Adam VanHouten

Code: 11348

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 construction skills. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10 Code: 11349 1-3:30 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 225 Instructor: Gerry Swaney $99

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: 11350 Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 and Tues., July 24 Option 2: 6 days, 9 a.m.-noon Code: 11351 Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 and Tues., Aug. 21 Both meet at NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin $169 each option

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

Spanish Discovery: One-week Immersion (Grades 7–9)

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Take a 4-day discovery journey to Spain guided by a bilingual/bicultural mother/son team. Your teacher will speak in Spanish and her 16-year old assistant will help you translate. Learn what life is like in Spain as you compare customs, habits, and common slang through direct conversation with a young Spaniard and his mom. One day you’ll be in the kitchen to prepare typical Spanish food. You’ll also see a Flamenco performance, hear stories, play games and make your own t-shirt with Spanish flair. Through all of this, you will be learning to speak Spanish in its purest form. Designed for students who have had some Spanish. Bring a plain, light colored t-shirt and a notebook.

Girls Basketball: Skills, Drills, and Scrimmages! (Grades 7–9) EEYR105

Are you interested in basketball? Strengthen your individual and team skills in this fun, active week. Receive instruction while learning fun drills to improve ball-handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, defense, offense, and other fundamentals. Each day you will apply fundamentals to game situations during 1-on1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 scrimmaging. Accelerate your progress while stimulating a love for the game. Bring a white t-shirt, a colored t-shirt, and a water bottle each day. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11352 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: Chelsea Cole $89

Keyboarding: Learn to Type Faster (Grades 7–9)

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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: Mon.-Fri., July 23-27, 1-3 p.m. Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Diane Kimmel

Code: 11353

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Tues.-Fri., Aug. 7-10 Code: 11354 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Jennifer Belmar $85

The American Civil War: Looking Back (Grades 7–9)

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At a time when democracy was thought to be a crazy experiment, the Civil War transformed America and the world by proving that freedom and democracy could outlast the strife. 150 years later, involve yourself in this pivotal event as a decision maker, a researcher, a writer, and an archeologist. Learn about major battles and events while organizing them in an illustrated timeline. Using the historical record, re-live the decision making process of leaders on both sides. You’ll use photographs as primary historical sources and discover the impact of photography at that time. Look at literature and non-fiction of those who witnessed and recorded the war, and then assume the role of a teen witness and create a personal memoir of the experience. On the last day, explore the role of the archeologist as you conduct a simulated archeological dig and document the results. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11355 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons/Stulen Bldg., Rm. 222 Instructor: Michael Rutledge $79

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Beginning Scuba Diving (Grades 7–12)

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 16-20 Code: 11356 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. C Instructor: Scott Birch $79

Actor’s Workshop (Grades 7–10)

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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 30-Aug. 3 Code: 11357 9 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom $99

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., June 18-21 Code: 11358 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Labs Bldg., Rm. 110B (2525 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Scott Diment $75 (includes a deck blank)

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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, insulincontrolled diabetes, and heart trouble—please call Jack Spencer 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 need to bring personal equipment: scuba mask, fins, snorkel, bathing suit, and towel. Bring a sack lunch or money to purchase food and drinks each day. Option 1: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11359 June 25-29 Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Code: 11360 Aug. 6-10 9 a.m.-2 or 3 p.m. (ending time may vary) Meet at Scuba North the first day (833 S. Garfield Rd.); then meet at dive location (to be announced) each day Instructor: Steve Raths $329 each option

Advanced Scuba Diving (Grades 7–12)

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Take your diving skills to the next level. Designed for new certified divers, this course meets the requirements for the NAUI Advanced Scuba Certification. Divers will advance to deeper water, learn basic navigation, and experience a night dive. We’ll explore three additional aspects of diving which may include a river dive, search and rescue, archeology, or ship wrecks. All equipment is provided except scuba mask, fins, snorkel, bathing suit, and towel. Minimum age is 12. Bring a sack lunch or money for food and drinks each day. Three days, Mon.-Wed. Code: 11361 Aug. 20 & 21; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Aug. 22, 6-10 p.m. (evening dive) Meet at Scuba North the first day (833 S. Garfield Rd.); then meet at dive location (to be announced) each day Instructor: Steve Raths $229

Game Programming Using Game Maker (Grades 7–12)

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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. Both options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: June 25-29 Code: 11362 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Kids on Campus: July 23-27 Code: 11365 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $79 each option

Advanced Game Programming Using Game Maker (Grades 7–12) EEYT107

Take your game programming skills up a notch! Learn advance features including scripting and game maker programming language to give additional control in your game. Find out how to add advanced graphics and animation and see how to build sprites. Discover how to share games online by uploading to a game maker forum. Prerequisite is Game Programming Using Game Maker. Mon.-Fri., July 16-20 Code: 11364 1-3 p.m., Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $79

Computer Programming Using Java Trek (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 16-20 10 a.m.-noon Parsons/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 201 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

Code: 11368 $79

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. Enter the ‘Garden of Eating’ where each day focuses on a theme— breakfasts, salads, main entrées, and desserts. For a breakfast worth getting out of bed for, you’ll create omelets and stuffed French toast. Main entrée day highlights grilling the perfect steak, and marinating and glazing cornish hens. Just Desserts is the finale with whoopee pies, elegant tuxedo strawberries, and a dessert surprise. New cooking skills, fresh ideas, a collection of recipes, and daily tastings make a memorable week. Bring take-home containers daily. Cooking classes are not appropriate for those with severe food allergies. Both options Tues.-Fri., July 10-13 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Option 1: 9 a.m.-noon Code: 11366 Option 2: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Code: 11367 Instructor: Kathleen Leach $149 each option

Creative Expression and Your Art (Grades 7–12)

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Develop your creative expression in this advanced-level art class by exploring and evaluating your artwork, and incorporating new techniques. Bring examples of your own artwork and explore how your pieces connect, differ, or relate with other artists. Enjoy interesting and fun discussions as you research the work of a variety of artists. Then, using various art materials, create projects which incorporate concepts, techniques, and ideas from class research into your personal art. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Don’t miss this chance to get a head start on your life journey into the world of art. Mon.-Fri., June 25-29 Code: 11363 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Kent Wiejaczka $89

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Kayak to Power Island (Grades 7–12)

Poetry Out Loud: Read, Write and Slam (Grades 7–12) EEYT117

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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., July 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Code: 11369 Meet at Bower’s Harbor Public Access Site (ask for directions when registering) Instructors: Bill & Clayton Queen $75

Kayak the Sleeping Bear Dunes Shoreline (Grades 7–12)

Bring out your inner poet in a week designed to read, write, listen to, analyze, memorize, experience, and perform poetry. With audio, video, and live recitations as inspiration (from medieval to contemporary), you’ll choose a poem to memorize and perform. You’ll also write, revise, and perform your own on the last day of class. You’ll have access to the Poetry Out Loud website, where you can search a vast database of poems, audio, and video, learn tips for reciting poetry, register your favorite poems, and find out how to get your school involved so that you can participate in the nation-wide Poetry Out Loud competition in the future! Mon.-Thurs., July 30-Aug. 2 Code: 11371 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 215 Instructor: Allison Leigh Peters $69

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Paddle the coast that was rated the most beautiful place in America – the Sleeping Bear Dunes Shoreline. Begin with a dry land orientation to kayaking and paddling skills and pack your gear for the trip. Using sit-on-top kayaks, you will practice and refine your skills, learn rescues, communication signals, and take a swimming safety check on North Bar Lake. Then our group ventures out to the big water of Lake Michigan to paddle up the coastline and see the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes. Wear a swimsuit under your clothing and bring rain gear, a change of clothes, hat, sunscreen, a sack lunch, and a water bottle. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets provided (or bring your own life jacket). Limited to 8. You must be comfortable around water and be a good swimmer to participate. Sat., July 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Code: 11370 Begin and end at Sleeping Bear Dunes Headquarters parking lot in Empire. Pick-up will occur between 2-2:30 p.m. Instructors: Bill & Clayton Queen $75

Garage Band: Beyond Guitar Hero (Grades 7–12)

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Make and write your own music, even if you’ve never played an instrument before. Wake up the rock star inside you to make music that sounds like something you might hear on the radio, in a performance hall, or even your garage. Using GarageBand, an interactive looping and recording program, you will compose your own original song and even create a podcast to share with friends. Mon.-Thurs., July 30-Aug. 2 Code: 11372 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus Fine Arts Rm. 103 Instructor: Steve Quick $75

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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., Aug. 6-9 Code: 11373 9:30 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus Fine Arts Rm. 102 Instructor: Steve Quick $75

Flute Camp for Teens (Grades 9–12)

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Take your musical skills to a new level with this 3-day focus. Guided by Dr. Podolka, you’ll discover new music, work on challenging fingerings, and improve intonation and tone. For those considering playing in college, we’ll explore the college audition list. We’ll also include technical studies and have fun with flute choir reading sessions. Mon.-Wed., June 25-27 Code: 11374 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts 105 Instructor: Deborah Podolka $79

Focus on Forensics (Grades 9–12)

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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 odontology, and blood analysis. Learn how to measure bones and analyze specific characteristics. Begin to build a missing person’s profile using tooth and dental record analysis. Observe how blood lends to identification by looking at trajectory and splatter. By the end of the week, you will match your profiles with a missing persons list and try to give some explanation of what happened to them. Mon.-Fri., Aug. 13-17 Code: 11375 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 113 Instructor: Kim Schrader $89

Spanish: One-week Immersion (Grades 10–12)

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During this 4-day intensive, you will journey to Spain guided by a bilingual/bicultural mother/ son team. The class is designed to expose you to the Spanish culture while supplying you with a setting to polish and expand your conversational Spanish, vocabulary and phrases. The teacher will speak in Spanish but her 16-year old assistant will be there to translate as needed. Learn what life is like in Spain as you compare customs, habits, and common slang through direct conversation with a young Spaniard and his mom. Head to the kitchen to prepare typical Spanish food. You’ll see a Flamenco performance, participate in conversational circles, have a treasure hunt, and design a t-shirt. Through all of this, you will be hearing and learning to speak Spanish in its purest form. Bring a plain, light colored t-shirt, notebook, and Spanish/English dictionary if you have one. Designed for students who have had at least two years of Spanish. Mon.-Thurs., July 23-26 Code: 11376 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Jennifer Belmar $85

Bottom of the Bay— A Research Experience (Grades 10–12)

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A Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), a research boat, a summer day—add them up to get a unique experience of exploration on the water and in the classroom. Begin by learning some water science, how to use an ROV, their role in education, research, and commercially, along with highlights of what we know about the bays. Then board the Northwestern, NMC’s research vessel, for an afternoon on the bay putting your ROV knowledge to work. You’ll get a chance to operate the ROV and see a shipwreck and other features of the underwater bay. Bring sunscreen and dress to be outdoors. A box lunch is provided. Tues., July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Code: 11377 Great Lakes Campus, Rm. 112 Instructor: Hans VanSumeren $145 (includes lunch)

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

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Write a Winning College Application or Scholarship Essay (Grades 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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., Aug. 6 & 9 Code: 11378 1-4:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus Beckett Bldg. Rm. 217 Instructor: Mary Bridges $55

About our teachers 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.

For directions to any class, call Extended Education at (231) 995-1700. 36

Parent checklist ❑ Confirm that your child meets the age/grade requirement for their class selection. ❑ Please 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. ❑ Give your child a written list of his/ her classes, building names, and room numbers. ❑ Walk younger children to the classroom and meet them promptly after class. ❑ 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. ❑ Let children know that appropriate behavior is expected. Parents will be contacted if a child is disruptive. ❑ Inform the teacher if someone else will be picking up your child. Discuss pick-up arrangements with your child prior to class.

Financial aid 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. 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. 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. Withdrawals received closer than five days might be eligible for a 50% credit toward another College for Kids class, valid for one year.

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1. Online — www.nmc.edu/kids - Visa/MasterCard/ Discover Card accepted (see instructions below)

2. Phone — use your Visa/MasterCard/Discover Card and call (231) 995-1700 or toll-free 800-748-0566, ext. 1700

Easy Ways to Register

3. Fax — use your Visa/MasterCard/Discover 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.

Register early 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 13 and continues throughout the summer. Take as many classes as you like. For additional registration forms, make copies or download from the website. Full payment is due at the time of registration by credit card/debit card, check, or cash.

How to use ONLINE registration • Remember that you must use your child’s NMC ID and PASSWORD when using online registration, not your own. • 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 Please register by June 11 or at least seven you your child’s NMC ID and Password. days prior to the start date of the course. Early enrollment is encouraged, as many • If your child is a brand new student, an classes fill quickly. Some classes with low NMC password is assigned when you enrollment after June 11 may have to be create a new account. cancelled. • If you can’t remember whether your child Upon receipt of registration, students are has taken classes before, you may call the enrolled in requested classes. Please note the Extended Education office at (231) 995dates, times, and locations of your classes. 1700 during business hours. You will be notified only if changes occur or a class is filled. Written confirmation will be • Your credit card is charged upon completion of the registration process. If you do sent if you include a stamped, self-addressed not pay at the time of registration, the envelope. class(es) in your cart will be dropped.

Questions? Call us! (231) 995-1700 or toll free 800-748-0566 ext. 1700. Check the website for updates throughout the summer for full classes, added classes, and cancellations.

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

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Registration Form College for Kids - Summer 2012

(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. 12000)

❑ Registration form and full payment enclosed.

TOTAL

❑ Financial Aid Application, Registration Form, and partial payment enclosed;

amount paying $ _______ (usually half the cost of each course).

❑ 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

GRASP

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-to-use lessons go with you. 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 - $69 for one $119 for both • Geared to your child’s skill level • Financial aid available

To register, go to www.nmc.edu/kids and download the GRASP flyer or call 40 (231) 995-1700

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

Reading and Math Summer Program

Enrichment classes in June • July • August Register early for best selection