MARCY:
Marcy Ford has enjoyed many Extended Education classes over the years, including favorites Mah Jongg Madness (p44), Northern Michigan Glacial Landforms (p49), and Winter Weather.
Her grandson, Ben, is a new learner. He completed his first two College for Kids classes last summer. A special memory of his was “going to college with ‘Munga,’” then sharing what they each learned at the end of the day.
They are both thrilled to return to campus this summer to see what else they can learn!
Learning is truly a lifelong adventure. We are proud to offer classes for all ages on any topic you can imagine. Find a class for yourself at nmc.edu/ees.
Dear Learners,
What do you know by heart, and how do you grow this knowledge? From wine tasting in Italy to mastering your sewing machine - the joys of learning are heartfelt. Join us to experience, express, and engage with our community and the world in which we live - so that you may “know by heart” the wonders of this world and this stunning place we call home.
Foster the love of learning for a child through College for Kids (featuring 57 new classes this summer.) Grow their love of the outdoors through classes like Power Island Adventure (p28). Provide them with knowledge and skills that today are almost forgotten in classes such as Kid’s Quilt Camp (p24) and Beginning Fly Fishing (p27). By the end of this summer, what will they know by heart?
Grow your love of culture and cooking through Masterclasses like Refreshing Summer Desserts, Pizza & Foccacia, and Japanese Cuisine (p35). Classes like Herbaria: Plant Pressing and Botany Tour: Treat Farm (p51) are sure to inspire any aspiring naturalist. Or, open your heart through art and try something new, like Plein Air Painting for Beginners (p32) The heart of any organization can be measured through its people and their passion. Workforce & Professional Development classes range from customized team retreats (p39) to options for upskilling quickly and earning a certificate online over the summer (p48).
Laura J. Oblinger, Chair
Rachel A. Johnson, Vice Chair
Kenneth E. Warner, Treasurer
Andrew K. Robitshek, Secretary
Douglas S. Bishop
Chris M. Bott
Kennard R. Weaver
Nick Nissley, NMC President
Subscribe to our enews for updates on classes and events. Extended Education supports NMC NEXT, our college’s strategic plan. By providing and participating in community engagement, YOU support NMC by engaging with Extended Education; some of you teach, and many of you attend. Thank you for loving learning as much as we do here at NMC.
Laura R. Matchett Director, Extended Educational Services
ChARtER FIShING EXPERIeNcE
June 18 // June 25 (p20)
The arT of TreE CLiMBinG
June 23 // July 14 // August 11 (p17)
BeGinNer Scuba ExPeriEnCe
June 28 (p29)
Sew It In A DaY
July 28 // August 4 // August 18 (p22)
POWER ISLAND ADVenTure
August 4 (p28)
NEXt LEVEL LEGO EXPERtS
June 26-30 // July 10-14 (p17)
PADI OPEN WATER ScUBA DIVING CERtIFICATIoN
August 7-11 (p29)
InStanT RocK BoOt CaMP
June 26-30 (p29)
TURn ANY DAY INtO A FULL DAY
Add a Lunch Break! Details on page 9.
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Water, water everywhere! This week join us as we explore the vast resources across the planet. We will investigate microorganisms, aquatic plants, and animals: both in saltwater and freshwater. Art projects, engineering, scientific exploration, games, stories, and songs round out this wet week!
Ages 3 – 5 Anne Callahan | $149 #1624 July 17 – 20 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Calling all happy campers! Experience the great outdoors as you go on nature hikes and scavenger hunts, then create cool crafts out of the wonderful things you find. Learn about fossils and create one using a hammer. Discover Michigan birds and make a take-home bird feeder. We’ll stir up some yummy camping snacks like armpit fudge and s’mores on a stick. Hang out around the camp fire as we sing songs, tell stories, eat, and play.
Ages 4 – 6 Olivia Meyer | $149
#1745 July 24 – 27 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Welcome to story time! If your child loves all the library has to offer, they will love a class that incorporates books and stories with creative play. Anne the Librarian will bring a selection of her favorite stories each day. Hear new stories and create crafts related to the books you read together! Take home art made from fun materials in class including paint, chalk, crayons, and MORE!
Ages 3 – 5
Anne Yambor | $149/wk
#1783 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
#1784 Aug. 14 – 17 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Come along on a journey through Michigan’s four seasons as we explore and create! Winter, summer, spring, and fall: we will explore them all! Which animals hibernate all winter? Why do the leaves change color in autumn? What’s your favorite cool treat on a summer day? Let’s investigate busy birds, flowers, bugs, and bees by visiting their natural habitats. This week will be filled with art, scientific experiments, games, songs, stories, and adventure!
Ages 3 – 5
Anne Callahan | $149
#1623 July 10 – 13 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Put on your super gear and get ready for an exciting week of heroic fun! Explore with your Spidey senses, rescue Batman and Robin from a frozen state, save our world from villains, collect kryptonite, and experience what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle mutagen feels like. Make your own superhero costume to continue your adventures at home.
Ages 4 – 6 Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $175 #1736 July 10 – 14 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Brontosaurus, Triceratops—even dinosaur names are big and mysterious! Learn fun facts 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 art, crafts, music, and lots of dinosaur play. Come join the dino fun.
Ages 4 – 6 Molly Dunham | $175 #1848 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 103/105
During this course you will read many of the books written by Eric Carle. Read and explore The Very Hungry Caterpillar and then make your own caterpillar out of pom poms. Read The Grouchy Ladybug and design your own ladybug with paper plates, paint, and googly eyes! We will make the illustrations come alive and each day you will head home with a different project!
Ages 4 – 6 Erin Harrelson | $149
#1664 June 19 – 22 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
If you are getting messy, you are having fun! This week we will explore various ways to make art while leaving the mess out of your home. We will use our whole body to explore with paint, clay, mud, cement, and more! We will even use toys to build amazing projects!
Ages 4 – 6 Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $175/wk #1741 July 17 – 21 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
#1742 July 24 – 28 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Have fun dancing like jungle animals, flying like a butterfly, and learning basic dance moves to perform on stage. Each day we’ll have a new theme based on a popular children’s book about being different, unique, and following your own dreams. Start every day with warm-ups, stretching, and creative movement dance, then have fun making a craft, eating a snack, listening to stories, and making new friends. The last day includes an onstage performance for friends and family. Wear shoes you can dance in and comfy clothes.
Ages 4 – 6 Marleigh Bucenell | $149 #2030 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus P 120
Dragons love tacos! But watch out when they eat spicy salsa! What kinds of food do you like? Do you like pizza? Vegetables? Fruit? Each day you will create a craft and a snack based on a fun book. Create stamps out of vegetables, make a fire breathing dragon, plant your own fruit trees, and cook a yummy salsa, pizza, or a delicious smoothie! This class will involve simple cooking appropriate for ages 4-6.
Ages 4 – 6 Erin Harrelson | $149 #1731 June 26 – 29 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Banana dippers, breakfast nachos, and fruit smoothies...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.
Ages 4 – 6 Maggi Steele | $225/wk #1670 June 19 – 23 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
#1679 July 24 – 28 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Do you like to pretend? Pretending is just like acting. Discover the world of theatre in this action-packed week. Each day begins with drama games and activities to warm up your creativity. Learn acting skills while developing public speaking skills and gaining confidence. All of this while having a FUN pretend adventure. Put together entertaining skits based on new stories and old favorites. On the last day, we will put on a show for your family and friends!
Offered in partnership with Drama Kids
Ages 6 – 9
Rachael Harrell | $175
#1732 June 26 – 30 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 217
Rachael Harrell is the Owner/Director of Drama Kids of Northern Michigan, which offers classes and camps to students throughout northern Michigan, including through College for Kids.
Rachael’s love of the theatre began at an early age, when she would attend shows and imagine herself on the stage. “I think that the creation of the world on the stage and the effect on the audience felt magical to me,” she remembers.
Rachael hopes to create that same experience for her students, while also building their self-confidence and skills. “I love it when they do something they’ve never done before, like perform in front of an audience or the class,” she shares. “[They] feel so proud.”
Have you ever wondered how planes and birds stay in the air? How about what it takes to launch a rocket into outer space? Would you like to create an innovative aircraft that can outperform even the most technologically advanced prototypes? Join us on a STEM exploration of all aspects of flight. We’ll create artistic interpretations of new species of birds and insects, construct prototypes of gliders, and much more!
Ages 6 – 9
Anne Callahan | $149
#1620 July 10 – 13 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Her favorite teaching memories include watching quiet kids grow into confident leaders, and witnessing the building of community. “There’s something about acting and being in theatre that demonstrates a common vulnerability and creates solidarity, even in just a short time of being together,” Rachael says.
Interested in theatre? Give it a try! Rachael encourages, “It’s okay to be loud and take up space.” Break a leg!
» Acting Up! #1732
» The Actor in You #1744
» Actor’s Workshop #1747
Did you know that sea otters hold hands while sleeping so they don’t float apart? Did you know that over 60% of living creatures live in the rainforest but that rainforests only make up 6% of the Earth’s land surface? We will explore the rainforest, desert, ocean, polar, and wetland animal habitats to learn about the unique animals that call these regions home. You will create animal inspired projects while learning fun facts about different animals and their habitats.
Ages 6 – 9 Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $159 #1743 July 17 – 21 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
YOU are an artist! Each day let your imagination run free - paint your favorite summer memory on a canvas or sculpt your favorite animal using air-dry clay. Get inspired by the beautiful surroundings and draw using pencils, markers, or crayons! You can make art inspired by everything in your day!
Ages 6 – 9 Eleonora Hayes | $175/wk
#1629 June 19 – 23 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
#1791 Aug. 14 – 18 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Add a supervised lunch break to a morning and afternoon class to create a full day of fun and learning for your child.
Our staff will meet kids after their morning class, supervise lunch, then organize games and other recreation to help the kids get their wiggles out! We’ll escort them to their afternoon class, where they’ll finish their day.
Scan here to sign up for a lunch break sessionavailable each week!
Welcome to the land of magic fairies! Imagination is a must in this fun summer class. Make accessories like a flower crown, sparkly wings, and special bracelets to add to your own fairy costume! Learn how to create fairy foam and slime, put together fairy finders, and make your own wish jar necklaces. Listen to stories about fairies and have a fairy scavenger hunt on the last day.
Ages 6 – 9
Jocelyn Kroll | $149
#1780 June 26 – 29 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 101
This will be one of the most colorful weeks you’ll have this summer! You will not be blue with all of the projects we will create. We’ll channel the colors of the rainbow as we make fun projects including string art, tie-dye, jeweled sun catchers, sand art, and more. Each day you will leave with your hands full of vibrant projects to show off at home.
Ages 6 – 9
#1730
Colors, colors, and more colors! How many colors do you see? Skinny lines, thick lines, squiggly lines, and more. How many lines can there be? Become inspired as we take nature walks to observe the natural environment. Learn to draw and paint all things in nature from sunsets to leaf prints, and landscapes to beach rocks. Use pencils, charcoal, crayons, watercolors, tempera, and more to create the colorful images you see all around you.
Ages 6 – 9 Eleonora Hayes | $175/wk
#2036 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
#2037 Aug. 14 – 18 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 102
Get ready for a fun week of yoga, mindful games, crafts and lots of fun! Each day will have a different theme with an opportunity to explore cool practices for health and wellness. Classes will include a daily yoga practice, breathwork, mindfulness exercises, relaxation, and yoga games that teach focus, concentration, and cooperation. We will nurture connection, self-exploration, and self-care. It provides a space where movement fosters learning and teaches body awareness. A space where children are reminded of their innate power to find calm and ease within. Beginners welcome! No yoga experience necessary. Bring a mat if you have one.
Offered in partnership with Just Bee Yoga
Ages 6 – 9 Kay Epple | $199 #1768 June 26 – 30 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
Dharamsala TC
Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $159
June 26 – 30 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
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 your creations!
Ages 6 – 9 Maggi Steele | $225/wk
#1671 June 19 – 23 M – F 1 pm – 4 pm
#1680 July 24 – 28 M – F 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Dance, dance, dance! Here’s your chance to practice creative movement in a real dance studio. Your love of music and dance techniques will grow as you develop an awareness of your body and discover how to coordinate movements to music. We will work on self-confidence to get you dancing to the beat. Each day we’ll stretch, listen to music, explore the rhythm, and follow the beat. We’ll also learn fun new dances done at many parties. Wear clean gym shoes and comfortable clothes.
Ages 6 – 9 Marleigh Bucenell | $149
#2031 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus P 120
Have you ever built your own birdhouse? Would you like to create your own fairy or gnome garden? Just think how special it will be to hear your wind chimes outside! Spend a week working on projects to show off outside at your home! Every day we will venture outside (weather permitting) to gather inspiration and materials for our projects.
Ages 6 – 9 Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $159
#1729 June 26 – 30 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
"[My son] had a great time cooking and practicing all of the recipes. He loved bringing home leftovers to share with his family!”
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 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!
Ages 6 – 9
GRNA Staff | $149
#1646 July 17 – 20 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
Vasa Pathway
Super science sleuths wanted! Ever wonder why bears sleep all winter? Why leaves change color in the fall? Or why birds and squirrels are so busy in the spring? Come along on a journey through the seasons of Northern Michigan. Using art, engineering, math, and scientific discovery, you will explore how each season is uniquely scientific. Track the wildest animals, create a blizzard in summer, grow plants, and so much more in this week of multi-sensory science fun.
Ages 6 – 9
Are simple machines really that simple? Come along as we investigate how six wondrous inventions improve our lives! Jump into a world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Imagine driving a car without axles or not being able to turn your head from side to side. We will dissect chicken wings, create a hovercraft, cultivate a mini-garden, and test our physical strength with a weightlifting experiment!
Crafty, reptile-loving Ophelia is a College for Kids all star. After she took her first class, Geo Kids, in 2019, she has returned every summer since.
Ophelia has participated in a range of classes, from Drawing and Painting to Simple Machines. Of them all, her favorite was Clay Works for Kids. “[I loved] Clay Works because I’m really good at working with clay and you got a lot of freedom to make what you wanted,” she shares. “Making all the clay pieces and learning to glaze them was a lot of fun. I made a whole lot of dragons.”
Interested in College for Kids?
Anne Callahan | $149
#1621 July 24 – 27 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus HS 115
Ophelia gives it her stamp of approval. “I would strongly encourage it; it’s a fun way to spend your summer instead of being cooped up playing video games,” she says, “and you make a lot of friends!”
Her best advice is for parents to sign up quickly before classes fill up. (And she’s right!) Ophelia is excited to come back again this summer and make more new friends.
Ages 6 – 9
Anne Callahan | $149 #1622 July 17 – 20 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
Unlock your imagination and explore the amazing world of unicorns and mermaids! Discover plenty of color, sparkle, and excitement in this creative and enchanting class. Create art highlighting the wonder and beauty of these magical creatures with projects such as sand art, jewelry making, colorful painting, and much more! By the end of the week, you will have plenty of creations to turn any space into a land of imagination and magic!
Ages 6 – 9 Jackie Stremlow-Hansen | $175/wk
#1737 July 10 – 14 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
#1738 July 24 – 28 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Consider checking out one of Ophelia’s favorites:
» Art Is Everywhere #2035 / 1630
» Clay Works for Kids #1649 / 1733
» Simple Machines #1622
» Drawing and Painting #1654
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 it, you’ll get a chance to sing and learn with others in a fun workshop setting. Each day is a new encounter with music, singing, and movement. The finale of the week is a concert featuring all the Kid’s Choir Camp singers.
Ages 6 – 10 Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee, Joanna Aldridge | $199 #1612 June 19 – 23 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus F 102
Bucket drumming is an interactive, fun style of drumming that is accessible to everyone - no prior experience necessary! Plastic buckets and other objects, such as glass bottles, pots, and pans, can be used to create beats – no drum set required! Join Devron Dennis to learn and then walk away with your own bucket drum (all materials provided!) Your family, friends, and neighbors will be thrilled!
Ages 6 – 13 Devron Dennis | $185 #1808 July 17 – 21 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus F 105
FIND YoUR CLASS
at nmc.edu/maps
NMC MAIN CAMPUS
1701 E. Front Street
Beckett Building
Fine Arts Building
Founders Hall
Health & Science Building
Innovation Center
North Hall
Oleson Center
P. E. Building
Scholars Hall
NMC UNIVERSITY CENTER
2200 Dendrinos Drive
NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS
715 E. Front Street
NMC AERO PARK CAMPUS
2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive
Aero Park Labs
Parsons - Stulen Building
Join the dinosaur adventure team as we explore the world of dinosaurs from the Brontosaurus to the Triceratops and the T-Rex. Where did they live? How do we know about them? You will become a paleontologist to learn about dinosaur life by exploring fossils, dinosaur eggs, and giant dinosaur footprints. You will put your own creative genius to work constructing a dinosaur! Join our adventure team to make new dinosaur discoveries!
Ages 7 – 9 Molly Dunham | $175
#2032 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 113
AVOiD ThE WAiTLISt!
RECEiVE WEeKLY NEWSLETtERS
Explore the fabulous feel of clay while making useful and unique objects. Use pinch, slab, and coil methods to create original items and glaze them. Make a clay relief sculpture that is also a bowl, an animal that whistles or rattles, or a vase with a face! Items will be fired at the end of the first week and be ready for glazing the following Tuesday.
Ages 8 – 11
Lisa Hockin | $225/wk
#1649 July 10 – 14 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
July 18 Tue 1 pm – 3 pm
#1733 July 24 – 28 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
Aug. 1 Tue 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus F 135
Have you ever wanted to program your own algorithms in code? Are you interested in creating your own computer games, animations, and dance parties? Join us in the world of computational thinking as we explore computer principles in a game-based platform. Explore the digital universe by imagining innovative solutions to real-world problems and hang out in a computer makerspace to let your imagination run wild! No previous experience needed!
Ages 8 – 11 Anne Callahan | $129 #1797 Jul 31 – Aug 3 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 217
Run away with words! Come learn about stories, poems, and how to take creativity with you! Learn to write vividly, using words that leap off the page. We’ll explore poetic forms, invent imaginary worlds, and create unusual characters. You’ll keep a writer’s notebook—a place to record all the interesting things you see, hear, and feel, as well as listen and respond to your classmates’ work. For a final project, you’ll create a book of your finished work. Bring your imagination, pencils, and a notebook.
Ages 8 – 11 Sarah Wangler | $149 #1642 Aug. 14 – 17 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 101
Ukulele may be hard to spell and say, but it’s sure fun to play. You’ll be playing on your first day as you learn basic chords and strums. By the end of the week, you will know how to tune and maintain your instrument and play lots of fun songs at home.
Ages 8 – 11 Zeke Clemons | $99 #1656 Jul 31–Aug 4 M–F 9:30am–10:30am
NMC Main Campus F 105
You’re always using the computer – but are you still using that one-finger search-and-strike method to type? Want to type more quickly and accurately? Improve your efficiency and discover how to find the letters without looking at the keyboard. Games and drills make it engaging and exciting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up speed and comfort.
Ages 8 – 11
Elizabeth Sonnabend | $159
#1812 June 26 – 29 M – Th 9:30 am – 12 pm
Aero Park Campus PS 204
Learn basic computer skills and how to protect yourself at the same time. Throughout the week, students will be exposed to different areas of concern when it comes to their own personal safety. You will learn not only how to determine who to trust, but ways in which you can navigate the Internet in a fun and safe way. Using fun interactive simulations and games, students will learn how to navigate the computer and learn about important topics such as phishing, malware, passwords, and firewalls.
Ages 8 – 11 Scott Goethals | $159 #1813 June 26 – 29 M – Th 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Aero Park Campus PS 204
Get ready for a fun week of yoga, mindful games, crafts, and lots of fun! Each day will have a different theme with an opportunity to explore cool practices for health and wellness. Classes will include a daily yoga practice, breathwork, mindfulness exercises, relaxation, and yoga games that teach focus, concentration, and cooperation. We will nurture connection, self-exploration and self-care. It provides a space where movement fosters learning and teaches body awareness. A space where children are reminded of their innate power to find calm and ease within. Beginners welcome! No yoga experience necessary. Bring a mat if you have one.
Offered in partnership with Just Bee Yoga
Ages 8 – 11 Kay Epple | $199 #1769 July 24 – 28 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
Dharamsala TC
Grab your passport and prepare to travel the world through your taste buds! Each day will focus on a different part of the globe in this week-long whirlwind culinary adventure. Learn a little about a new country and then take on the role of chef as you prepare some of their famous foods—fresh salsa from Mexico, biscotti from Italy, sushi from Japan, and more. Learn basic cooking terms and techniques in this hands-on experience in the Oleson Center kitchen.
Ages 8 – 11
Rebecca Stewart | $225/wk
#1698 Jul 31 – Aug 3 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
#1699 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Explore the opportunities that the tools in an art room can provide. Create art pieces with all kinds of mediums! From acrylic paints and gelli plates, to markers, inks, and oil pastels – you are certain to be inspired in this fun class. We will make small daily projects as well as one big project. Get ready to get messy!
Ages 8 – 11
Amber Coulter | $149
#1663 July 10 – 13 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 102
How can you tell if your pet dog, cat, bird, or reptile is happy or sad? What do they like and dislike? Join a former zookeeper and current animal trainer to explore the biology of many different kinds of animals and all their peculiar behaviors and adaptations. Through games, you will explore the unique ways that pets see, hear, smell and touch. Research fascinating (and weird!) facts about these friendly pals. Expect some four-legged visitors!
Ages 8 – 11 Jennifer Loup | $175
#1787 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 101
Experience your own week of Survivor ! Your adventure takes you to a different locale 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 wilderness safety, map and compass reading, tracking, and emergency shelter-building.
Ages 8 – 11
GRNA Staff | $149
#1647 July 17 – 20 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
Vasa Pathway
Create planets from watercolors, a galaxy from pastels, and a beautiful space landscape from acrylics. Draw your own constellations and sculpt an alien out of your imagination - or your favorite story about space! Your art will be out of this world!
Ages 8 – 11 Eleonora Hayes | $175
#1796 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
3, 2, 1, we have lift-off! Are you curious about exploring our Moon? Spend a week observing and tracking our lunar neighbor, investigate the lunar regolith, and recreate the surface of the Moon! Model a closed environmental system, create and test an edible lunar rover, and complete a working prototype of the SLS rocket and Orion. Document your mission and earn a mission patch to proudly display. You are the Artemis Generation of lunar exploration! Please bring one 2 liter bottle to class.
Ages 8 – 11
Anne Callahan | $149
#1795 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 146/147
Show off your creativity by creating a script, inventing characters, designing a set, and performing a play all in front of a live audience. Work on practical skills like acting, literacy, and public speaking. Gain independence and self-esteem as you work with your team to create your own play. Story, art, stage, and acting come together to make this theatre experience come alive! Family and friends are invited to the performance on the last day!
Offered in partnership with Drama Kids
Ages 8 – 11
Rachael Harrell | $175
#1744 July 17 – 21 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 217
The outdoor environment provides endless inspiration for any young artist. Draw and paint plants, animals and landscapes. Create abstract artworks using the wonderful shapes found in nature. Every day after a short walk you will use different materials and create artworks inspired by the great outdoors.
Ages 8 – 12 Eleonora Hayes | $175/wk #2035 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
#1630 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Have you noticed how the color of Lake Michigan changes depending on the sun? Learn how to use different mediums and mix colors to create the varied hues that color the landscapes, sunsets, and sailboats of Lake Michigan. Each day we will create new artwork using pencils, pastels, watercolors, and acrylics.
Ages 8 – 12 Eleonora Hayes | $175 #2034 June 19 – 23 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
"My daughter had so much fun in this class!
The performance at the end was amazing!”
Music teacher, Mr. Jay, a lifelong musician who plays the piano, keyboards, and drums, will inspire rhythm and harmony in this playful class. Get ready to have a musical party and some serious ridiculous fun! Explore percussion instruments, along with rhythm exercises, music, dancing, and games. Mr. Jay will perform daily and help the students discover their artistic talents. Dance, create, and listen to a wide variety of music. And the best part? Learn how to juggle! Juggling is musical and meditative, requiring and cultivating good rhythm and laser focus. Music requests will be honored, and you are welcome to bring your own instrument to class! Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing for movement. You are invited to participate at your own level of comfort.
Offered in partnership with Arts for All. Special needs welcome.
Ages 8 – 12 Jay Laura | $129 #1789 June 26 – 29 M – Th 10 am – 11 am
NMC Main Campus F 105
Love those LEGO® movies you see on YouTube? Join Christina Collins for a week-long exploration into the movie set building, planning, creating, and making of LEGO® animation. You will work on character development, set design, and more. Learn what all the different roles are in film production. You’ll perfect your skills at using the Stop Motion Studio. By the end of the week you’ll have your own stop-motion film and put it on YouTube. Cost includes a kit of LEGO® bricks! Bring a lunch and your own device each day.
Ages 8 – 12 Christina Collins | $499/wk
#1781 June 26 – 30 M – F 9 am – 3 pm
#1782 July 10 – 14 M – F 9 am – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 103/105
Let’s get ready to explore the world! Join Sarah Montgomery-Richards, NMC adjunct faculty member, experienced study abroad leader, and world traveler as we “travel” to the exciting countries of Ireland, South Africa, India, and Peru! We will “visit” one country each day, and engage in a variety of themed activities focused on the countries we “travel” to. Students will leave the week not only with their takehome items from class and their own stamped “passport,” but with an appreciation of cultural diversity (and perhaps the desire to really travel the world themselves someday)! Masihlole ndawonye, bangane bami! (Zulu: Let’s explore together, my friends!)
Ages 8–13 Sarah Montgomery-Richards | $149/wk #1667 June 26 – 29 M
July
Climbing trees is not only fun, it’s a sport! Using arborist’s ropes and harnesses, you (and a parent) will learn to ascend into the canopies safely. You’ll even learn how to camp there. Equipment is provided. Dress for the weather and wear shoes and long pants. Bring a snack and water for each climber. Cost includes climbing gloves to take home for one adult and one child.
Ages 8 + Bo Burke | $149/ea
#1603 June 23 Fri 10 am – 1 pm
#1724 July 14 Fri 10 am – 1 pm
#1725 Aug. 11 Fri 10 am – 1 pm
Cedar Run Creek Natural Area
Don’t be late! Once you cross platform 9 3/4, you will be transported to the Hogwarts School for Wizardry. Upon arrival, you’ll be sorted into houses and whisked away to a week of fun— Harry Potter style. Use your wand to mix potions, play wizard games, and practice Quidditch. All week, you’ll earn points in hopes of winning the house cup. End the week on a sweet note with treats from Honeydukes and butter beer you make yourself.
Ages 9 – 12 Shannon McCann | $225/wk #1645 July 17 – 21 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm #1740 July 17 – 21 M – F 1 pm – 3:30 pm
NMC Main Campus HS 115
Learn how to create an art journal and fill the pages with a variety of mixed media techniques. In this class we will learn several bookbinding techniques as well as mixed media techniques to make and fill our own art journals. Bind your journal for the perfect keepsake of your work from the week.
Ages 9 – 12 Amber Coulter | $149 #1660 July 17 – 20 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 102
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.
Ages 9 – 12 Rebecca Stewart | $225 #1700 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Take a deep dive into gelli printing and other mono printing techniques. Using paints, stamps, and a variety of paper, your creativity will know no limits! Make a variety of projects using one of a kind prints.
Ages 9 – 12 Amber Coulter | $149 #1662 July 24 – 27 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 102
Watercolors, acrylics, pastels, graphite, sponges, brushes, canvas, and more—we have so much to inspire your creativity. 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, capture the images around you and in your imagination.
Ages 9 – 12 Nan Katzenberger | $149 #1654 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Learn the art of eco-friendly dyeing to create unique fabrics and papers. Employ the use of natural elements such as leaves, flowers, avocado pits, onion skins, and more to create beautiful shades and hues for your special projects. Use your hand-dyed materials to create beautiful, botanically enhanced, unique items such as collages and personalized journals that make great gifts, for yourself or others!
Ages 9 – 12 Amber Coulter | $149 #1794 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 102
Have you ever wondered why rocks look so different from each other, where beach sand comes from, or why some volcanoes explosively erupt? Then Geology Rocks is the class for you! In this class you will learn how to tell the difference between rock types, discover what rocks are made of, and explore where and how they form. Where else can you eat, create, and identify your way through the rock cycle. There may even be an explosive end to the week. Take this class and you will be amazing your family and friends with your rock knowledge in no time. And remember…Geology Rocks!
Ages 9 – 12 Tiffani Wilke | $149 #1614 June 26 – 29 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus HS 213
It’s a beautiful world out there; take lots of pictures! Whether you have been taking photos for a while or are just picking up a digital camera for the first time — we want you! Start by learning photography basics and how to make your photographs tell the story you see. Then try new techniques and get creative. Go on photo shoots every day and fill your world with amazing new experiences. Learn to use free editing software to improve your photo images.
Ages 9 – 12 Josh Hartman | $149 #1652 June 19 – 22 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 202
Students get to bring to life the hilarious story of a misbehaving class, their sweet teacher, and the legendary substitute who comes in and turns their whole world upside-down! During the week, you will do amazing activities including theatre games, improvisation, physical comedy, and vocal projection activities. You will become comfortable on-stage and finally, you will have the opportunity to share Miss Nelson is Missing with your parents and friends. This class is taught by professional teaching artists, back after the successful staging of The Princess and the Pizza last summer!
Ages 9 – 12
Jennifer Little & Colleen Harris | $199 #1746 July 24 – 28 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 217
Do you get excited when storms come rolling in? Ever thought about what it would be like to actually be a storm chaser? Then Storm Chasers Weather for Kids is the class for you! In this class you will be a storm chaser experiencing clouds, lightning, hail, and even tornados. Where else can you discover how lightning occurs, crack open a hailstone, and even create your own tornado? Take this class to expand your meteorological knowledge and experience some awesome weather. And remember…keep your eye on the sky!
Ages 9 – 12 Tiffani Wilke | $149 #1615 July 10 – 13 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus HS 213
Join the world of Rooks, Knights, Bishops, Pawns, Kings, and Queens. This class is designed for those who already know game essentials and to challenge intermediate students. You’ll stretch your skills with higher level strategies and tactics for opening, capturing, and winning— checkmate! Lessons crafted by some of the best chess minds are explained and practiced. Chess sets are provided for in-class use, but feel free to bring your own.
Ages 9 – 14 David Sprenkle | $155 #1613 July 17 – 20 M – Th 1 pm – 3:30 pm
University Center UC 219
Calling ALL dancers! Do you want to choreograph your own dances for yourself and others? Learn how in this fun and inclusive environment! Experiment with the five elements of dance: body, action, time, space, and force. Take what you know of dance (any style) and combine it with these elements and you can make choices to compose dances for a finale showcase at the end of the week. Your creativity will find fertile ground through improvisation, dance games, movement sharing, music of the day, and videos of known choreography.
Ages 9 – 14 Jennifer Lee | $159 #1659 July 10 – 14 M – F 3 pm – 5 pm
NMC Main Campus P 120
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 anime, and discover how kids in Japan spend their days. Nihongo O hanashimashoo (Japanese: I speak Japanese)!
Ages 9 – 14 Rosemary Rokita | $199 #1648 Aug. 14 – 17 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 106
Happy crafting! Get a jumpstart on making fun crafts to give as gifts for the holidays or any special occasion. Felt is fun and easy to work with! Hand sew your felt into cute shapes and bakery items. Learn different styles of stitches and have a selection of different cute items to take home with you at the end of the class.
Ages 10 – 13 Jocelyn Kroll | $149 #1779 July 24 – 27 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm NMC Main Campus SH 101
To involve all students in the art and joy of singing, playing various rhythm instruments together, and making music together, this class focuses on happy and light songs in which all can participate such as “Happy” by Pharrell, songs from musicals, and Disney favorites.
Offered in partnership with Arts for All. Special needs welcome.
Ages 9 – 14
Karine Pierson | $129
#1792 July 10 – 13 M – Th 10 am – 11 am
NMC Main Campus F 102
Catch big fish on the big lake! You and a parent will experience deep-water fishing aboard the ‘Farfetched.’ Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun morning of charter fishing for trout and salmon. While trolling and waiting for the fish to bite, learn all about the equipment used to fish in deep water.
Ages 9+ Capt. Scott Anderson | $399/wk
#1617 June 18 Sun 8 am – 12 pm
#1723 June 25 Sun 8 am – 12 pm
Elmwood Township Marina
Guitar—give it a go! Start working on basic chords (learn what a chord is) and strum patterns, with a light amount of music reading mixed in. In this small group lesson you’ll receive lots of individualized instruction. Before you know it, you will be playing a few songs.
Ages 10 – 16 Zeke Clemons | $125 #1655 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 11 am – 12 pm NMC Main Campus F 105
Veg out this summer with delicious and healthy plant-based meals. Discover Buddha Bowls - they’re fun, versatile, and let you get creative to suit your personal tastes. Get practice grilling, roasting, and marinating fruits and veggies that you’ll crave all year long. Learn how to make complete meals that balance vegetarian proteins and carbs while adding a punch of flavor with fresh herbs. If you like cooking shows, you’ll love working in teams as you put your skills to the test with a last day “mystery basket” challenge.
Ages 10 – 13 Rebecca Stewart | $225 #1701 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
“Zeke made the whole class informative and entertaining. Because of him, I want more guitar lessons!”
This high-energy dance style is perfect for anyone with a passion to move! Learn to dance to upbeat music and the latest hits. Discover how to develop rhythm, flexibility, and precision in your muscle memory.
Ages 10 – 14 Joedy Annis | $99 #1773 June 19 – 21 M–W 5:30 pm – 7 pm
NMC Main Campus P 120
In this creative writing workshop, we will discuss different ways of looking at and interacting with the outside world, techniques for writing about nature, and share our work with each other during workshops. Each class meeting, we will take time to explore outside and go for a hike together as a class. We will also learn how to identify common birds, trees, and flora during our hikes. Please come prepared with appropriate shoes, water bottle, notebook, and a sense of adventure!
Offered in partnership with the National Writers Series
Ages 10 – 14 Lauren Carlson | $199
#1772 July 17 – 20 M – Th 10 am – 12 pm
University Center UC 219
For nearly a decade, Quarkmine has led students to World Champion levels of success in competitive robotics and worked with students in the classroom. The question most students ask is: When do we get to battle? This workshop is the answer to that question and more. Students will learn how to design custom robot parts, prototype ideas, manufacture their designs, and market a team identity. SRL will inspire a new generation with new robotic skills and ensure students can market their ideas. After all, a good idea isn’t a fantastic idea until people know about it! Students will see their ideas come to life on 3D printers and compete in bot-on-bot battles like those seen on TV (only smaller)! Silliness is highly recommended, dancing skills are a bonus, and costumes/team identity are encouraged! SRL is for everyone, beginners welcome, excitement is inevitable!
Offered in partnership with Quarkmine
Ages 10 – 14
Philip Leete & John Gilligan | $599/wk
#1822 July 24 – 28 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
#1842 July 24 – 28 M – F 1 pm – 3:30 pm
#1843 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
#1844 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 3:30 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 103/105
Join the exciting world of robotics with our local partner, Quarkmine. Design, build, program, and test custom-built robots with Vex IQ Robotic kits! Capped at twelve students, and led by World Champion Level instructors, you won’t want to miss this unique, individualized, highlevel experience. While in this class, students will work hands-on with robotics kits that contain hundreds of structural parts along with motors, gears, axles, sensors, batteries, and a robotic brain. Challenge your skills as you learn how to build or modify a robot to complete a variety of tasks through computer programming. The final robots will compete in the Ultimate Team Challenge—a fast-paced, head-to-head robot rumble that will highlight driver skill, team strategy, and autonomous programming. This workshop is designed so that all levels, beginner to advanced, can participate and grow their skills.
Offered in partnership with Quarkmine
Ages 10 – 14
Philip Leete & John Gilligan | $599/wk
#1820 July 17 – 21 M – F 9:30 am – 12 pm
#1821 July 17 – 21 M – F 1 pm – 3:30 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 103/105
Young people know how to use their imaginations. In this course, we will employ those imaginations by writing stories about the fantastic, through science fiction, fantasy, and magic realism. We will discuss the ways in which we use fantastic stories to explore our world and key strategies for getting started. We’ll also mix in some fundamental lessons about writing techniques. Who knows where this class could take us? Prerequisite: a willingness to be boldly imaginative.
Offered in partnership with the National Writers Series
Mr. Jay, lifelong musician, healer, and yogi, will guide students in these both fun and relaxing yoga classes while playing and performing music! Experience the calming techniques of music healing and movement to guide you, with breath, mind-body connection, and letting go. Each day will feature a different type of yoga and music. Learn and practice yin yoga with musical meditation, yoga nidra with sound therapy, music movement, meditation, and a light yoga flow with music. Short nature walks on NMC campus may be incorporated. A magical finale with a dance party and celebration. Come relax and unwind after an active summer. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing for movement. You are invited to participate at your own level of comfort.
Offered in partnership with Arts for All. Special needs welcome.
Ages 10 – 15 Jay Laura | $129 #1788 Aug. 14 – 17 M – Th 10 am – 11 am
NMC Main Campus F 105
Ages 10 – 14
Kevin Fitton | $199 #1739 July 24 – 27 M – Th 1 pm – 3:30 pm
University Center UC 219
This 10” wooden embroidery hoop organizer will be adorable in your bedroom. You will use a sewing machine to sew fun fabrics together to make your organizer pockets. No experience necessary. You may bring your own sewing machine or borrow one from the college.
Ages 10 – 18
Kellie Chase | $99
#1776 July 28 Fri 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 104
You will use a sewing machine to make a fun pillowcase for your bed. You may bring your own fabrics or kits will be available. No experience necessary. You may bring your own sewing machine or borrow one from the college.
Ages 10 – 18
Kellie Chase | $99
#1777 Aug. 4 Fri 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 104
Do you have a favorite t-shirt that you have outgrown, or it’s in rough shape? You don’t want to get rid of it, so let’s make it into a pillow. We will show you how to prepare the shirts and sew it into a pillow. You may bring one or two clean shirts to class. No experience necessary. You may bring your own sewing machine or borrow one from the college.
Ages 10 – 18
Kellie Chase | $99
#1778 Aug. 18 Fri 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 104
Join the School of Rock! Talk about how songs are created, parts of a song, and even how to begin to start writing a song! Any instrument is welcome, but no instrument is needed. Listen to live demonstrations using piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, and drum machine. Let imagination explode with writing and creativity. Bring your favorite song to the class to talk about (age appropriate). No previous music experience needed!
Ages 10 – 18
Zeke Clemons | $99 #2029 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
NMC Main Campus F 105
Learn the groutless Italian method of mosaic tile art. Leelanau artist Adam Phillip Begley trained in Italy and teaches workshops throughout the area for artists of all ages! This class teaches the specific method of placing ceramic tiles close together to create an image. Take home your image after this 4-day class.
Ages 11 – 14 Adam Phillip Begley | $249/wk #1653 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm #1758 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus F 120
Exploring the concept of DNA fingerprinting and using the tools of biotechnology, you will help solve a criminal scientific mystery! Come along on this scientific journey to catch the suspect: perform electrophoresis, stain agarose gels, and analyze DNA samples. Learn basic fingerprinting techniques and CODIS principles. Can you help solve the mystery and identify the suspect(s)?
Ages 11 – 14 Anne Callahan | $199 #1619 July 24 – 27 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus HS 115
Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill to develop into a craft, hobby, or career? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist and interior design retail business owner, will help you select a project that matches your personal taste and functional style! Create the project of your choice – either a shoulder bag or cross-body bag. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine plus other tools of the trade. Gain basic knowledge of hand stitching, cutting and figuring a pattern, inserting a zipper or button, plus how to repair or personalize your own garments! Jessica will oversee your custom projects with extreme care and supervise the entire process with a creative eye and attention to detail.
Ages 11 – 14 Jessica Crawford | $225 #1726 June 19 – 22 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 104
Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill to develop into a craft, hobby, or career? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist and interior design retail business owner, will help you select a project that matches your personal taste and functional style! Create the project of your choice – either a phone clutch or a duffle bag. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine plus other tools of the trade. Gain basic knowledge of hand stitching, cutting and figuring a pattern, inserting a zipper or button, plus how to repair or personalize your own garments! Jessica will oversee your custom projects with extreme care and supervise the entire process with a creative eye and attention to detail.
Ages 11 – 14
#1727 June 19 – 22 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
Experience a high flying adventure with the Women in Aviation group at NMC. From Amelia Earhart through today’s high-tech aerospace industry, enjoy the amazing world of aviation and the opportunities for exciting careers. This three-day course is the perfect introduction for your budding engineer or pilot. Spend one day learning to manipulate the flight simulator, followed by two flight days with an NMC Flight Instructor for a real flight lesson. Class will meet Monday - Wednesday with Thursday and Friday as backups for weather. Sign up early for this popular class.
Ages 11 – 14
Samantha Warren & NMC Flight Instructors | $399/wk #1658 July 10 – 12 M–W 1 pm – 3 pm #1735 July 17 – 19 M–W 1 pm – 3 pm
Aero Park Campus PS 218
Ukuleles are more popular than ever. They are inexpensive, easy to learn, portable, and so much fun to play! Learn to play new songs each day and get hands-on instruction on basic chords and strums. Discover how to tune and maintain your instrument.
Ages 11 – 15 Zeke Clemons | $99 #1657 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 2 pm
NMC Main Campus F 105
Jessica Crawford | $225
NMC Main Campus SH 104
Did you know that a variety of careers are rooted in audio music technology? Learn how to make music with computers in the NMC Audio Technology Studio. Discover how to use software applications like Logic Pro to quickly and easily write your own music. Learn how to program drums and craft unique synthesizer sounds, and get songwriting and production tips that take your musical ideas and turn them into complete songs!
Ages 11 – 15 Brady Corcoran | $199 #1625 June 19 – 23 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus FH 113
Create 3D virtual worlds, games, and animations that can be played using your computer, phone or VR headset. This course will walk you through a step-by-step process from beginning to end as you build your own virtual worlds. Share what you create with your friends and family on their phones and tablets. Included with this course is a mobile VR headset to use with your phone for an even more immersive experience.
Ages 11 – 16 John Velis | $299 #1811 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 4 pm
Aero Park Campus PS 204
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Looking to create your own exciting applications, games, and animations? Using the Python programming language, this course will take you step-by-step as you develop engaging apps to share with your friends and family. Each lesson features a new concept and finishes with a student created project.
Ages 11 – 16 John Velis | $249
#1810 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
Aero Park Campus PS 204
Do you have an interest in music, but perhaps don’t know where to start? Or maybe you already play an instrument such as the trumpet, violin, tuba, cello, or another instrument. Maybe you know a few chords on the guitar? Join this lively ensemble with students from around the world, have a blast making music, and learn how to “jam with the band!”
Spend a fun week with Just Bee Yoga + Wellbeing learning about yoga and how it can help you. Learn how to practice mindfulness and meditation to help with stress and anxiety. Discuss the benefits of each pose, open those shoulders that have been hunched over your devices, and learn breathing techniques for stressful times all while having fun. Each day revolves around a different theme and will include a welcome activity, a yoga class, yoga and mindfulness games, breathwork, and a daily craft. Each day will end with some quiet time with mindful relaxation or a guided meditation in story form. Beginners welcome! No yoga experience necessary. Bring a mat if you have one. Offered in partnership with Just Bee Yoga
Ages 11 – 18 Kay Epple | $199
#1770 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
Dharamsala TC
Come learn how to use a sewing machine and make this fun 37” x 49” lap quilt. No experience necessary and each quilt kit is different. You may bring your own sewing machine or borrow one from the college.
Ages 11 – 18 Kellie Chase | $249/wk
#1774 June 26 – 30 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
#1775 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 10 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 104
This class will cover safety, techniques, and fun. You will learn about the equipment: how to adjust it, take it on and off a vehicle, safe lifting, and maintenance. You will also learn proper stance, getting on and off the board, how to fall off safely and get back on. We will teach proper paddle stroke, basic turns, basic footwork, and, depending upon class progress, intermediate turns. Most importantly we’ll have fun through friendly competition, skills, and drills that will set your child up for success.
Ages 11 – 18 Holli Harvey | $349/wk
#1665 July 17 – 21 M – F 10 am – 11:30 am
#1748 July 24 – 28 M – F 10 am – 11:30 am East Bay Park
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.
Ages 11 – 18 Lisa Hockin | $299/wk
#1650 July 10 – 14 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
July 18 Tue 9 am – 12 pm
#1734 July 24 – 28 M – F 9 am – 12 pm
Aug. 1 Tue 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus F 135
Ages 11 – 18
Garrett Mendez | $225 #1809 July 17 – 21 M – F 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus F 102
Join members of Trout Unlimited and experience the fantastic sport of fly fishing from local experts. Meet at Mayfield Ponds, home of the infamous Adams Fly, and learn how to use a rod and reel set up (provided for in-class use). After the first day, the meeting spots for the additional days will be discussed based on conditions.
Ages 12 – 15 Trout Unlimited | $99
#2033 June 19 – 21 M–W 9 am – 12 pm
Mayfield Pond Park
Do you dream of cooking in your own restaurant or having your own food truck? Master the chef essentials: pick up savvy knife skills, learn to combine flavors, and invent your own recipes. Explore exciting spices and trendy cuisines. This fun class, taught by a Great Lakes Culinary Institute instructor, will have you cooking like a pro in no time!
Ages 12 – 15 Thomas Stiles | $225 #1804 Aug. 14 – 17 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
Mexican flavors are bold and delicious with recipes deeply rooted in tradition while also being innovative. If you love classic Mexican food, you will have fun exploring the intricacies of one of the world’s most iconic cuisines. From salsas, guacamole, and ceviche, to tacos, tamales, and even a classic mole; learn how to identify different chiles and make your own homemade tortillas. This class will teach fundamental culinary skills while having fun exploring Mexican culture.
Ages 12 – 15 Joshua Boyer | $225 #1800 July 17 – 20 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Ages 15 – 18 Joshua Boyer | $225 #1801 July 17 – 20 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Each summer farmer’s markets are loaded with seasonal produce, creating a food lover’s paradise. It’s no secret that the most delicious recipes are prepared with the freshest, local, in-season ingredients. In this class, you’ll get a true farm-to-table experience while cultivating your culinary skills and experiencing a cornucopia of farm-fresh foods. You will learn about food seasonality, prepare ingredients purchased fresh at the market, and have fun!
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Ages 15 – 18 Thomas Stiles | $225 #1805 Aug. 14
17 M – Th 1 pm
4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Thomas Stiles | $225 #1803 July 10 – 13 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
Ages 12 – 15
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Ages 15 – 18 Thomas Stiles | $225
#1802 July 10 – 13 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
From its bustling cities to majestic peaks, Japan possesses a wealth of regional cuisines that have endured over centuries. This class will cover the staples of Japanese cuisine and the flavor profiles of different regions. You will explore the proper cooking techniques for rice and noodles. Learn how to roll sushi and make ramen as well as other classic dishes. Whether you are familiar with Japanese cuisine or new to it , this class makes Japanese cooking approachable, easy, and fun!
Ages 12 – 15 Joshua Boyer | $225 #1799 June 26 – 29 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Ages 15 – 18 Joshua Boyer | $225 #1798 June 26 – 29 M – Th 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus OC 129
Have you imagined yourself on stage or do you want to further develop your acting and theatrical skills? Hone your creative abilities as you work with others to write, produce, and act in a play – that YOU create! Learn the art of acting, playwriting, and directing through exercises in dialogues, conflict and confrontations, and improvisation. Demonstration and guided practice help develop creativity, confidence, and practical skills like literacy and public speaking. Participate in a final performance for family and friends on the last day. All levels welcome.
Offered in partnership with Drama Kids
Ages 12 – 16 Rachael Harrell | $225 #1747 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 4 pm
NMC Main Campus SH 217
This class will introduce STEM with a sprinkle of art. Create your own glowing cloud using science, technology, engineering, math, and art!
STEM + Art = STEAM! Learn how to program an Arduino microcontroller for a string of multicolor LED lights with your own unique color pattern. Working together, write code and upload your program. Then design a cloud structure using paper lanterns wrapped in cotton. Put it all together as a completed floating piece of art! The class will be taught by a faculty member of Michigan Tech with the help of their students.
Offered in partnership with Michigan Tech
Ages 12 – 16 Jay Meldrum | $199/wk
#1806 July 10 – 13 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
#1807 July 24 – 27 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 216
What makes a poem? Experiment with poetic form and limits. In this course students will be introduced to new and experimental forms of poetry such as the duplex, poem comics, erasure, the American sonnet, and list poems. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own interests in a variety of topics, while trying on the best containers for their ideas. Curiosity and imagination will serve as the foundation for our work together.
Offered in partnership with the National Writers Series
Ages 12 – 16 Lauren Carlson | $199
#1771 July 31 – Aug. 2 M–W 1 pm – 3:30 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 216
Human power your way to Power Island and back for a day of adventure using two motorless vessels: the beautiful traditionally rigged cutter, Champion, and a traditional 45 foot outrigger canoe. Groups will be divided into two 4-person teams. One group will sail out to power island learning the basics along the way, the other will paddle out with instructors. On the island enjoy your lunch with a discussion of Polynesian outrigger canoe history and also the history of small sailing vessels in the Great Lakes. Time will be allotted for some exploration of the island. The groups will then swap vessels for a return to Discovery Pier.
In a boating emergency, quick thinking is vital to survival. Become a safe and confident boater with this fundamental U.S. Power Squadron course. Successful completion qualifies you for personal watercraft operator certification in Michigan. Learn boat terminology, safe watercraft operation, rules, and regs; boat navigation; and communication. We’ll discuss how to deal with a boat in adverse conditions and how to operate a boat trailer and a personal water craft (PWC). You will also learn how to tie knots that are essential to boating.
Offered in partnership with America’s Boating Club
Ages 12 – 18 Bill Bailey, David Terrell, Tom Stone & Arnie Tattia | $99 #1611 June 19 – 22 M – Th 9 am – 12 pm
Great Lakes Campus GL 101
Attention aspiring photographers! Learn to use your camera as an imaginative tool to create exciting photographs. Gain experience shooting portraits, landscapes, close-ups, indoor scenes, and more! Get professional tips on lighting, composing your pictures, points of view, framing, and important camera settings. After taking lots of photos, learn how to use computer programs to edit and enhance your images bringing them to a whole new level.
Ages 12 – 16
Josh Hartman | $199
#1651 July 31 – Aug. 4 M – F 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 202
Offered in partnership with the Maritime Heritage Alliance
Ages 12 – 17 MHA Staff | $175 #1767 Aug. 4 Fri 9 am – 4 pm Discovery Center and Pier
Experience the world of scuba diving! Through classroom work and a confined water experience with scuba gear, learn about the basic equipment and safety practices, and get an overview of the sport of scuba diving. Students must be able to swim efficiently and be comfortable in the water. Some medical restrictions apply and should be discussed before registering; includes asthma, ear problems, insulin-controlled diabetes, and heart trouble; email ees@nmc.edu for the instructor’s phone number to discuss. Students need to bring personal equipment: scuba mask, fins, snorkel, bathing suit, and towel. This course is highly recommended prior to taking the scuba certification course.
Offered in partnership with the Discovery Center and Pier
Ages 12 – 18 Morris Langworthy | $125
#1635 June 28 Wed 1 pm – 4 pm
Discovery Center and Pier
Want to learn the sport of rowing or improve your rowing development? Row on beautiful Lake Leelanau from historic Fountain Point Resort on the northern end of South Lake Leelanau. Waters are protected from the wind for 17+ miles of ideal open water unlike any other rowing space in the state of Michigan. Row in scull and sweep, as well as coastal boat rowing, which will be in the 2028 Olympics!
Offered in partnership with Lake Leelanau Rowing Club
Ages 12 – 18
Caroline Schaefer-Hills | $299/wk
#1849 June 19 – 22 M – Th 9:30 – 11:30 am
#1644 July 10 – 13 M – Th 3 pm – 5 pm
Fountain Point Resort
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. Minimum age is 12. Some medical restrictions apply and should be discussed before registering; includes asthma, ear problems, insulin-controlled diabetes, and heart trouble; email ees@nmc.edu for the instructor’s phone number to discuss. Parent should plan to attend a 10-minute meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday. Students need to bring personal equipment: scuba mask, fins, snorkel, bathing suit, and towel. Bring a sack lunch each day.
Offered in partnership with the Discovery Center and Pier
Ages 12 – 18 Morris Langworthy | $599 #1636 Aug. 7 – 11 M – F 9 am – 3 pm Discovery Center and Pier
Is your child someone who enjoys writing and has spent their free time authoring short stories, essays, or quips? Is writing a possible career choice, or just a creative outlet? No matter the reason, if your child enjoys writing but would like some tips to make their stories more interesting, to the point, or would like help getting their idea across, this class may be for them. Students may also be directed to outlets for their work such as scholarship opportunities and using their writing for other academic or leisure activities.
Ages 13 – 18 Lin Benfield | $149 #1785 June 26 – 29 M – Th 1 pm – 3 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 217
Get hands-on experience in the NMC Audio Technology Studio as you learn to use professional equipment. Working with microphones, recording software, and studio gear, you’ll not only write your own pieces, but also create recordings of your original music. Each day takes you a little deeper as you develop your skills. Using time-tested techniques, you’ll learn to create songs and lyrics that really work. From exploratory jam sessions and chord structures to choosing the flow of words, you’ll sharpen your songwriting skills. As your music comes together, you’ll be ready to record your efforts. Bring a lunch each day.
Ages 13 – 18 Brady Corcoran | $299 #1626 June 26 – 30 M – F 10 am – 2:30 pm
NMC Main Campus FH 113
NMC MAIN CAMPUS
1701 E. Front Street
Beckett Building
Fine Arts Building
Founders Hall
Health & Science Building
Innovation Center
North Hall
Oleson Center
P. E. Building
Scholars Hall
NMC UNIVERSITY CENTER
2200 Dendrinos Drive
NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS
715 E. Front Street
NMC AERO PARK CAMPUS
2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive
Aero Park Labs
Parsons - Stulen Building
Students learn a variety of techniques for building functional and sculptural pieces in clay, while building self-confidence, self-expression and having fun.
Offered in partnership with Arts for All. Special needs welcome.
Ages 14 – adult Phil Wilson | $129 #1790 July 31 – Aug. 3 M – Th 10 am – 11 am
NMC Main Campus SH 101
From Warhol to Lichtenstein, printmaking has made a lasting impact in the art world. I have found that printmaking is a fascinating experience for students. Though it is still a two-dimensional medium, printmaking requires a unique process for a finished piece. Instead of the direct “paintbrush-on-canvas” or “pencil-on-paper” approach, students will learn how inks must first be applied to a plate or stamp and then transferred onto paper to achieve a variety of effects. Students will learn the process and explore the subtle nuances from one print to the next in this class. Projects will range from creating monoprints with non-traditional plates, relief printing, and designing an original stamp. Offered in partnership with Arts for All. Special needs welcome.
Ages 14 – adult Megan Olsen | $129 #1793 July 10 – 13 M – Th 10 am – 11 am
NMC Main Campus SH 101
College for Kids assistant roles are an opportunity for tweens or teens to help teachers with class prep and clean up, engage with younger learners, and have a whole lot of fun!
Perfect for students looking to earn service hours, or work with a teacher they know and love!
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Is your college bound teen ready to submit their common app this fall but struggling or undecided on the required essay portion? In this class, your child will choose one of the topics based on their experiences and expertise. When they choose a topic in which they have knowledge, it becomes easier than you think! Students could even complete the essay by the end of the course feeling more confident and less stressed about their upcoming application. Activities list content will also be addressed in this course.
Ages 16 – 18
17 M
Th 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Lin Benfield | $115 #1786 Aug. 14
NMC Main Campus JB 217
Looking for help with college planning and scholarships for your teen but don’t know how to motivate them to start? Do you know scholarships may be applied for as early as middle school and some are super easy! Help your teen with this 4-session course on career interests, introductory resume writing and finding and submitting scholarships – knowing where to find them is half the battle. Students will leave this interactive course with an important jump start including a resume and several scholarship entries. Your teen will be empowered knowing college planning can be fun and not frightening!
Ages 14 – 18 Lin Benfield | $99 #1605 Aug. 7 – 10 M – Th 1 pm – 2:30 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 217
You have a job - now you need to know how to manage your money so that you can pay for and purchase the items on your wish list without asking for a loan or waiting for a gift. Don’t spend your money frivolously; learn the basics of banking and saving. Read a check stub, learn about different bank accounts and which one is best for investments, saving for college or for large purchases, and how to use a debit or credit card responsibly. Understanding the basics of personal finance and creating a good foundation at a young age will create a lifetime of financial success!
Ages 14 – 18 Lin Benfield | $75 #1606 Aug. 7 – 9 M–W 3 pm – 4:30 pm
NMC Main Campus JB 217
Spring is an exciting time in Northern Michigan when everything turns green for just a couple of weeks. Learn how to capture the fast changes in nature by painting spring landscapes. Students will also learn how to mix colors and how to use different brushes. Supply list will be sent to students a week before class.
Eleonora Hayes
1 session | $75
#1189 April 29 Fine Arts Building
Sa 10 am – 2:30 pm F 130
If you have completed patchwork quilts, and are ready to try something new, this class will be perfect for you. Create a keepsake out of your favorite t-shirts. You will learn how to prep your shirts and turn them into a beautiful quilt. If you are not ready to make a quilt, you could turn your shirts into pillows. Please bring no more than 20 washed t-shirts to the first class. If you have a sewing machine and want to use that please bring, if not the college has some machines available. During the first class you will learn about all the supplies, fabric and tools required to complete the quilt. After the first class, you may purchase the fabric and supplies needed. Basic sewing machine knowledge is required.
Kellie Chase
The papery white bark of birch trees make them easy to identify and they also are described as the elegant tenants of the Michigan forests. Capture the beauty of birch trees with acrylic paints on an 11 x 14 inch canvas. Artist Eleonora Hayes demonstrates her methods of combining realistic landscapes with the dreamlike emotions they evoke. You will be introduced to the basics of using acrylic paints on canvas, essential color mixing, and how to use different brushes. Bring a photo of birch trees for reference. Supply list will be sent to students a week before class.
Eleonora Hayes 2 sessions | $75 #1709 May 16 –17 Fine Arts Building Tu, W 5:30 – 7:30 pm F 130
When you close your eyes and picture yourself on a quiet beach, where do you go? Transport yourself to your favorite special spot and capture the beauty and serenity with acrylic paints on an 11 x 14 canvas. Artist Eleonora Hayes demonstrates her methods of combining realistic landscapes with the dreamlike emotions they evoke. You will be introduced to the basics of using acrylic paints on canvas, essential color mixing, and how to use different brushes. Supply list will be sent to students a week before class.
Eleonora Hayes 2 sessions | $75 #1711 Aug. 22 –23 Fine Arts Building Tu, W 5:30 – 7:30 am F 130
Did you receive a sewing machine as a gift and have no idea how to use it? Have you always wanted to try a sewing machine, but don’t know what to purchase? This class will answer all your questions. You may bring your machine or borrow one from the college to try out. You will learn how to thread the machine, sew basic stitches, and learn the machine’s features. Call 231-995-1700 to reserve a machine.
Kellie Chase 1 session | $75 #1713 May 24 Aero Park Labs W 10 am – 12 pm AL 102
2 sessions | $99
#1704 May 11 –18 Aero Park Labs
Th 10 am – 12 pm AL 102
Welcome spring with your paintbrush and take home your own masterpiece! Northern Michigan cherry blossoms are a lovely reminder that long warm days are headed our way. You will spend the first part of this class learning about the essentials of mixing paint colors and using different brushes, and then work on your own 11 x 14 canvas. Bring a photo of cherry blossoms for reference. Supply list will be sent to students a week before class.
Eleonora Hayes 2 sessions | $75 #1710 June 6 –7 Fine Arts Building
Tu, W 5:30 – 7:30 pm F 130
Have you ever wanted to try plein air or painting outside but never had the courage? This class will help you take your art supplies outside and paint! Bring your choice of painting mediums; watercolor, acrylic, or oil paints. Plein air artist Adam VanHouten will introduce you to basic and more complex plein air setups, what you need to bring with you to paint and how to carry it all. In addition, he will guide the process of creating your paintings through in-person demonstrations. This class is sure to inspire you to get outside this summer!
Adam VanHouten 2 sessions | $99 #1717 July 10 –11 Great Lakes Campus M, Tu 6 – 8:30 pm GL 112
Welcome the warmer weather by celebrating the reemergence of the colorful and beautiful flowers of Northern Michigan after their winter slumbers, whether in our gardens or in their native settings. Start with sketching, and then introduce color by applying watercolor techniques and special effects. All materials included, but you may bring your own supplies if you prefer. The instructor will bring fresh flowers as a reference.
Jan Oliver 1 session | $99
#1718 May 20 Fine Arts Building
Sa 9 am – 12 pm F 130
Want to capture the colors and patterns that you have seen in beautiful sunsets? If so, and if you have previous watercolor painting experience, then this class is for you. Artist Janet Oliver will guide you through the process of creating your own gorgeous sunsets using watercolors. Tips and techniques will be shared. Bring your own reference photo of a sunset you love. It could be over water or land. (Prerequisite: Completed at least one watercolor class or comparable experience.)
Jan Oliver 1 session | $99
#1764 June 10 Fine Arts Building
Sa 9 am – 12 pm F 130
Have you wanted to paint beautiful landscapes? Have previous watercolor painting experience? If yes, then this class is for you. Artist Janet Oliver will help you develop your skills by sharing strategies to create visual distance and interesting scenes. Bring a photo reference of a scene you would like to paint. Prerequisite: Completed at least one watercolor class or comparable experience.
Jan Oliver 1 session | $99 #1722 June 3 Fine Arts Building Sa 9 am – 12 pm F 130
CLASS SERIES:
Journey with Extended Education through the regions of Italy as you learn how to cook fabulous Italian food with a chef that has over 30 years experience cooking in some of the best Italian restaurants. From pasta to polenta to bruschetta and many other delicious recipes in-between, this series of cooking classes will have you mastering the secrets of an Italian kitchen in no time. Register for the full series $499
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Join us as we explore the food of a few of Italy’s twenty regions through the bounty of springtime. Using fresh, local produce such as asparagus, wild ramps, and rhubarb we will make frittata con asparagi; insalata misticanza (spring greens salad); polenta primavera (polenta with spring vegetables); and crostata di rabarbaro (rhubarb crostata).
John Korycki
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Is there anything more delicious than handmade pasta? Come and experience the geometry and geography of Italy’s pastas, from egg pasta dough in the north to semolina pasta dough in the south. In this class, we will make ravioli, pappardelle, and orecchiette, to be served with three different sauces. Recipes will include: rigatoni all’amatriciana; spaghetti cacio e pepe; orecchiette con cima di rape e salsiccia; (orecchiette pasta with rapini and sausage); stracci con ai funghi (wide ribbon pasta with mushrooms).
John Korycki 1 session | $99 #1827 June 22 Oleson Center Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
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1 session | $99
#1825 May 25 Oleson Center
Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
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Most Italians consider the Emilia-Romagna region the gastronomic capital of their country. In this class, we will delve into the flavors of Bologna, Modena, Parma, and Reggio-Emilia - learning how to identify the best of regional ingredients and understand their uses. Explore the difference between Prosciutto di Parma and Culatello; Parmigiano-Reggiano versus Grana Padano; and Aceto Balsamico di Modena compared to Reggio-Emilia. In addition, you will learn how to make pasta al uovo (fresh egg pasta dough); garganelli; fresh house-made ricotta; ripieno di ricotta (ricotta ravioli filling); and tortelloni modenese (Modena-style ravioli).
John Korycki 1 session | $99 #1826 June 8 Oleson Center Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
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New! Olive oil is the basis of some of Italy’s best dishes but finding the best quality and value and then knowing what to do with it in the kitchen can be confusing. The class will help to demystify the differences between types of extra virgin olive oils and then you will use that knowledge to create delicious dishes. Recipes will include: fresh basil pesto genovese; fett’unta - the original bruschetta; pasta con broccolini; and torta d’olio e pistacchio (olive oil cake with pistachio).
John Korycki 1 session | $99 #1828 July 13 Oleson Center Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
Do you love seafood but are not sure of the best ways to cook it at home? This class will feature simple cooking techniques for fresh fish and seafood using beautiful summer produce from local farms and your garden. You will learn how to choose the best quality seafood and how to prepare classic Italian recipes such as tonno e fagioli (tuna and bean salad) and branzio al forno (whole roasted sea bass), as well as other delicious dishes.
John Korycki 1 session | $99 #1829 July 27 Oleson Center Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
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You don’t have to go to Italy to get great ingredients to cook Italian food at home. Learn how to use the abundant and amazing summer fruits and vegetables grown locally to create simple and delicious salads, appetizers, mains, and desserts. Recipes will include tuna salad nicoise; crostata di pesche e amaretti (peach and amaretti crostata); summer market farro salad; and panzanella (tomato bread salad).
John Korycki 1 session | $99 #1830 Aug. 17 Oleson Center
Th 6 – 9 pm OC 129
Explore new baking techniques and master old ones by turning the bounty of summer fruits into delicious, refreshing desserts. Learn how to make fresh pastry cream and the ultimate pie crust to create fruit tarts; creamy, zesty yet sweet lemon possets; and perfect flaky biscuits for strawberry shortcakes.
Les Eckert 1 session | $199
#1823 June 3
Great Lakes Campus
Sa 9 am – 3 pm GL 252
Do you want to explore the world of sparkling wine but don’t know the difference between champagne and prosecco? This introductory course is created to demystify the world of wine making it approachable to everyone that wishes to immerse themselves a little further. You will learn how to correctly taste wine, learn about the different styles, names, and regions of the grapes, and taste several different sparkling wines. When finished you will feel confident in your wine tasting skills and have the ability to approach wine in a whole new light.
Have you always wanted to master Japanese cooking? This masterclass will take you on a journey through the history of Japan in order to explore topics such as the significance of rice in the Japanese diet. The power of five: five senses, five colors, five tastes, five methods, and five attitudes. This philosophy is the foundation of Japanese cuisine and is quintessential to Bento Boxes, a lunchbox that incorporates the power five for a well-rounded meal. We will also explore different flavor foundations such as dashi (3 varieties), miso, katsuobushi (dried fish flakes), dried shitake mushrooms, sake, mirin, kelp, nori, and sesame oil. Class one will focus on rice and sushi. You will learn proper rice preparations and the different varieties of rice used in Japanese cuisine; sushi techniques and styles: hoso-maki, futamaki, ura-maki, and nigiri-zushi; and preparation of sushi condiments: gari (pickled ginger), wasabi, nori, umebushi (pickled plum), oshinko, and shiso leaf. Class two will center on noodles and ramen, covering staples such as homemade soba noodles, cold noodle dishes like mori soba, ramen varieties and components, and yakisoba (fried noodles). Class three will focus on proteins such as Waygu beef, pork, chicken, a variety of seafood and you will prepare tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet).
Discover the secrets of making artisan pizza and focaccia at home. Learn the art of making and stretching your own perfect dough from scratch. Master the creation of the ultimate sauce and learn how different toppings complement each other. In addition, you will become versed in how to make the ideal golden, soft, pillowy focaccia with a variety of finishes.
Les Eckert 1 session | $199
#1824 June 24
Great Lakes Campus
Sa 9 am – 3 pm GL 252
Brian Lillie
2 sessions | $99 #1749 Aug. 9 –10 Oleson Center W, Th 7 – 9 pm OC 129
Do you want to create dishes that taste as good as they make you feel? In this class, you will learn how to use fresh, local produce to make a variety of quick and easy foods that are delicious, satisfying, and good for you. Recipes include zucchini dill soup, Mediterranean kale salad, watermelon gazpacho, zucchini noodles marinara, and coconut cake with fresh berries and cream!
Linda Szarkowski 1 session | $99 #1814 Aug. 8 Oleson Center Tu 6 – 8:30 pm OC 129
Joshua Boyer 3 sessions | $399 #1846 June 26 –28 Great Lakes Campus M–W 5 – 9 pm GL 252
Michigan is the second largest producer of asparagus in the United States. In this culinary journey, explore some of the many ways to enjoy this local vegetable. Learn how to make a rich and creamy dairy-free asparagus soup, bacon/ asparagus twists, garlic shrimp and asparagus with roasted lemon butter, asparagus/goat cheese/bacon tart, and more.
Maggi Steele 1 session | $99 #1753 May 31 Oleson Center
W 6 – 9 pm OC 129
Have you always wanted to master the skills necessary to create true Mexican cuisine? This masterclass will take you on a journey through the history of Mexico in order to explore topics such as the significance of corn/maize, different regional dishes and flavors, and the holy trinity of Mesoamerica (corn, chilies, and beans). We will also explore different flavor foundations such as dried and fresh chilies, annatto, cilantro, citrus, salsas, lard, and mole. Class one will focus on corn and rice. Students will learn how to make homemade corn tortillas, corn salsas, tamales, street corn, atole (a corn-based beverage), and horchata (a rice-based beverage). Class two will feature dried and fresh chilies and mole. You will learn about the amazing variety of chilies used in Mexican cuisine, and create the seven different types of mole and sauces such as guajillo enchilada, salsa verde, and chipotle tomato. Class three will explore different types of protein such as seafood, chicken, and pork by making ceviches, achiote marinated pork, and chorizo.
Joshua Boyer 3 sessions | $399
#1847 July 17 –19
Great Lakes Campus
M–W 5 – 9 pm GL 252
Date Night is a great excuse to spend time with someone special - your mom, your partner, or your best friend! Enjoy a night out while learning new things and eating great food. Celebrate the wonders of spring with the tantalizing flavors of French cuisine. Learn how to properly cook salmon and make an accompanying white wine pan sauce. Experience making herbed butter, savory soufflés, lemon mousse, and more! It is a fun meal to prepare and a delicious one to share with someone special.
Les Eckert 1 session | $169
#1754 May 16 Oleson Center
Tu 6 – 9 pm OC 129
The first step in becoming a confident home chef is choosing the best knife for the job! Chef Les Eckert, Director of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, will guide you in honing important knife skills. You will work with carrots, celery, cauliflower, red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, lemon, and avocado using the methods of julienne, small dice, medium dice, concasse, zest, juice, roast, blanch, mince, and chiffonade. Following knife work, you will prepare and eat a meal as a class.
Les Eckert 1 session | $99 #1755 July 11 Oleson Center
Tu 6 – 9 pm OC 129
at nmc.edu/maps
NMC MAIN CAMPUS
1701 E. Front Street
Beckett Building
Fine Arts Building
Founders Hall
Health & Science Building
Innovation Center
North Hall
Oleson Center
P. E. Building
Scholars Hall
NMC UNIVERSITY CENTER
2200 Dendrinos Drive
NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS
715 E. Front Street
NMC AERO PARK CAMPUS
2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive
Aero Park Labs
Parsons - Stulen Building
things and eating great food. Learn how to properly prepare delicate seafood and make amazing entrees to wow your family and friends. This class will show students how to pair ingredients with different seafood and shellfish to create well-balanced flavor profiles. Recipes you will make include seared scallops with herbed butter sauce; grilled salmon with arugula, orange, and fennel salad; and sauteed shrimp with capers and lemon.
fundamentals of the perfect aesthetically-pleasing pour. You’ll learn and practice the techniques of steaming milk and crafting designs in espresso-based beverages.
Jennifer Yeatts 1 session | $75 #2027 Aug. 22 Commongrounds
Tu 10 am – 12 pm Learning Lab #202
Les Eckert 1 session | $169 #1756 June 13
Oleson Center
Tu 6 – 9 pm OC 129
Want to make a cup (or 10) of coffee? Step one: choose your brew method. But when there are so many different devices and contraptions out there for making coffee, how are you supposed to choose? This class explores the dynamic differences between various coffee brewing methods. We’ll brew the same coffees four different ways to help you discover your own preferences. You’ll go home with a deeper understanding of the variables that impact the final cup of coffee, as well as a sample of coffee from the day’s selection.
Jennifer Yeatts 1 session | $65 #2025 July 18 Commongrounds
Tu 4 – 5:30 pm Learning Lab #202
Nami Ryu Aiki Heiho is a martial arts system that consists of unarmed techniques (aiki-jujutsu) taken directly from the study of Japanese sword arts (kenjutsu and iaijutsu) and knife arts (tantojutsu). Nami Ryu principles and techniques originated in ancient martial arts (bujutsu) and strategies (heiho, or hyoho) that were exclusively used by the samurai. These principles also apply to the study of jujutsu. Jujutsu comes from the study of the sword; both use the same “operating system.” Come once a week (#1859) or twice (#2028) a week.
Matt Carlson 13 sessions | $225
#2028 June 4 –July 16 Tonbo Dojo
Su 10 am – 12 pm
W 7:30 pm – 9 pm
7 sessions | $165
#1859 June 4 –July 16 Tonbo Dojo
Su 10 am – 12 pm
Condition your entire body by using a variety of modalities like Pilates, yoga, strength training, and cardio. By using many different types of exercises that incorporate flexibility, strength, and resistance, you will build strength, agility, and power. Each hour-long class will challenge your mind and body, since no two classes are the same. Low impact modifications will be offered.
Marcia Talicska 12 sessions | $154
#1695 May 22 –June 28 PE Building
M, W 5:30 – 6:30 pm P 120
CLASS SERIES:
Join Maggie Quinn for this series of fitness classes! This series includes Weight Strengthening, Total Barre and Gentle Pilates. Register for the full series $375
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Join your friends and step back on campus to exercise together. This high-energy barre class focuses on strength, flexibility, stamina, and dynamic stability. The combined elements from Pilates, dance, cardio, and strength training, all choreographed to music, make this a fun and energizing class. All levels are welcome.
Maggie Quinn 14 sessions | $175 #1714 June 13 –Aug. 3 PE Building Tu, Th 8 – 9 am P 120 *No class July 4, July 6
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Aerobic exercise is not enough to keep the body well-conditioned; research shows the need for the addition of weekly weight strengthening. We will focus on all major muscle groups resulting in increased strength, better posture, greater mobility, improved metabolism, and a slowing of the development of osteoporosis. All levels are welcome.
Maggie Quinn 14 sessions | $175 #1715 June 13 –Aug. 3 North Hall
Tu, Th 7 – 8 am NH 109
*No class July 4, July 6
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Gentle Pilates restores the natural curves of your spine and balances the muscles around your joints with an emphasis on pelvic and scapular stabilization. Results include improved flexibility, mobility, core strength, and overall well-being. All levels are welcome.
Maggie Quinn 8 sessions | $99 #1716 June 14 –Aug. 2 PE Building
W 9 – 10 am P 100
Looking for a quick lunchtime workout? Whether you are new to fitness or you’ve danced for many years, get ready for a fun way to strengthen your entire body! Barre is a workout class inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates. Each class is designed to be a full body workout utilizing small target movements, high numbers of repetitions and, at times, light weights or resistance. Barre Express is great for anyone, very beginner-friendly and adaptable to different skill sets and ability levels. The class moves quickly, and can be as challenging as you would like it to be.
Tiffany Siladke 6 sessions | $80 #1702 May 26 –June 30 PE Building F 12 – 12:45 pm P 120
Sharpen your writing skills while observing and connecting with the natural world. Each week, students will be led through exploration and mindfulness practices on the short hike followed by guided writing exercises. Whether it’s poetry or prose, become inspired by the natural world around you! All levels of writers welcome!
Angela Repke 7 sessions | $125 #1757 June 7 –July 19 Scholars Hall W 5:30 – 7 pm SH 101
Be the best version of yourself - explore your potential with yoga! Join instructor Margaret Bennett, who will guide you through your chair yoga practice. Enjoy the benefits of the essential elements of yoga in a seated position at home. Yoga improves flexibility, posture, balance, and spiritual and mental wellness. Practice a variety of yoga poses and discover the rewards of gentle stretches, postures, and relaxation through breathing and meditation. All levels and abilities are welcome.
Margaret Bennett 5 sessions | $49 #1696 July 21 –Aug. 18 Livestream F 1 – 1:45 pm
The past couple of years have proven to be quite a challenge; many of us are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. Are you seeking ways to tune into yourself and the world in which we live, without feeling overwhelmed? Join experienced instructor, Margaret Bennett, to learn this life changing practice. With a busy and thoughtful mind that does not like sitting still and quiet, this class will gently bring you into the space with guided meditation and other strategies that make it easier. Find clarity and calm the effects of stress on the body.
The past couple of years have proven to be quite a challenge; many of us are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious. Even brief periods of meditation practice may reduce the effects of stress, balance emotions, boost immune function, and improve overall physical and spiritual well-being. For this livestream class, seated in a chair at home, you will learn meditation techniques and breath exercises. Includes discussion around the meditation experience, and the maturing of the mind.
Find out why so many have found that yoga improves flexibility, strength, posture, and balance, as well as physical and spiritual wellness. This class is designed for people of any level of physical ability who prefer a more mindful, gentle practice.
Margaret Bennett 5 sessions | $75 #1691 July 18 –Aug. 15 Livestream Tu 10:30 – 11:30 am
Margaret Bennett
5 sessions | $49 #1694 July 21 –Aug. 18 Livestream F 12:15 – 12:45 pm
Margaret Bennett 5 sessions | $75 #1693 July 19 –Aug. 16 Livestream W 12 – 1 pm
This gentle practice of yoga cultivates mindfulness along with physical and spiritual well being. Instructor Margaret Bennett weaves ancient wisdom teaching and philosophy into this class that is designed to comfort, inspire and provide insight to help us grow during difficult days and celebrate life in any circumstance.
Margaret Bennett 5 sessions | $75 #1692 July 19 –Aug. 16 Livestream W 10:30 – 11:30 am
This class is a yin-inspired practice, soulful and calming as we work towards enhancing flexibility of the mind and body, while renewing energy from the inside out. This practice may reduce pain, alleviate stress and anxiety, and improve your overall quality of life utilizing the breath, mindfulness, and basic yin yoga postures. Class will conclude with a short soothing sound bath. All levels are welcome.
Crystal Woodward-Turner 8 sessions | $125/ea #2038 June 21 –Aug. 16 Beckett Building W 4:30 – 5:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 5
This class is a gentle, soulful, compassionate, and comprehensive slow sound infused yoga practice that focuses on overall joint mobility and flexibility, while also increasing all over body strength, with the ability to release stress and anxiety. This class may increase range of motion, reduce pain, alleviate stress, and improve quality of life utilizing breathwork and basic fitness and yoga postures. All levels are welcome.
Crystal Woodward-Turner 8 sessions | $125
#2040 June 22 –Aug. 17 Beckett Building
Th 5:30 – 6:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 6 #2043 June 20 –Aug. 15 Beckett Building
Tu 4:30 – 5:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 4
#2039 June 20 –Aug. 15 Beckett Building
Tu 5:30 – 6:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 4
" In one semester, she guided me back to the lifetime importance of quiet strength and stretch.
She is a teacher, a healer, and a beautiful person.”
This class is designed to empower you from the inside out, as it encompasses everything from asana (postures), vinyasa (transition flows), and pranayama (breath work), coupled with additional elements of functional strength and mobility, concluding with stretching. Please share your practice during this playfully powerful class that will invigorate and build resilience, grace, and grit from the inside out with the ability to improve overall strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels are welcome. Each class will feature surprise props and area of concentration.
Crystal Woodward-Turner 8 sessions | $125
#2041 June 21 –Aug. 16 Beckett Building
W 5:30 – 6:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 5
Soul Stirring Slow Flow is a mindfully moving class with a concentration on breathing while holding poses longer. You will be encouraged to explore your own individual edge, while feeling relaxed and renewed. This class is geared towards building strength, flexibility, and balance from the inside out. All levels are welcome.
Crystal Woodward-Turner 8 sessions | $125
#2042 June 22 –Aug. 17 Beckett Building
Th 4:30 – 5:30 pm JB 146/147
*No class July 6
NMC MAIN CAMPUS
1701 E. Front Street
Beckett Building
Fine Arts Building
Founders Hall
Health & Science Building
Innovation Center
North Hall
Oleson Center
P. E. Building
Scholars Hall
NMC UNIVERSITY CENTER
2200 Dendrinos Drive
NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS
715 E. Front Street
NMC AERO PARK CAMPUS
2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive
Aero Park Labs
Parsons - Stulen Building
An energetic ‘wake me, shake me’ flow of yoga postures arranged in an intelligent sequence, transitioning from one to the next, steadily builds in intensity, creating strength and flexibility while quieting the mind. Learn to use the breath to maximize your potential on all levels. This class is for continuing yoga students and well-conditioned, athletic individuals.
Libby Robold 8 sessions | $95
#2014 June 20 –Aug. 15 Yoga for Health
Tu 7:30 – 8:30 am
*No class July 4
Regardless of age, activity level, and current back condition, this therapeutic, educational class will bring relief to your current back situation. Most importantly, you’ll learn basic yoga movements that you can practice at home in an effort to ease, and possibly remedy, your back issue.
Libby Robold 8 sessions | $165 #2015 June 20 –Aug. 15 Yoga for Health
Tu 5 – 6:15 pm
*No class July 4
Through a series of dynamic movements, you will gradually raise your Kundalini energy and internal heat to release body tension, clear your mind, and provide an overall feeling of strength, flexibility, and resiliency. The series is powerful but not extreme and can be performed by anyone in good physical condition.
Libby Robold 9 sessions | $159
#2017 June 22 –Aug. 17 Yoga for Health
Th 6:45 – 8:15 pm
Come learn easy, helpful techniques of yoga for arthritis and general stiffness. Aside from being helpful for those suffering from arthritis, those who are very stiff from athletics, constant travel, repetitive motion on the job, and high stress can benefit from this special therapeutic class. Appropriate for beginning students and those who have taken yoga before.
Libby Robold 9 sessions | $199
#2018 June 23 –Aug. 18 Yoga for Health
F 1 – 2:30 pm
The next level after Yoga: Beginning and Beyond, builds strength and provides motivation for your own personal practice. Be guided in ways that break the circle of stress, balancing the body’s energy flow with holding poses and vinyasa. This is a rigorous practice, building inner fire while developing flexibility and endurance, including sun/moon salutations, inversions, and advanced asana. Pranayama, meditation, and deeper studies are a part of all intermediate classes. Teaching is progressive. All students enrolling in this class should have a strong foundation of yoga fundamentals and be physically fit.
Libby Robold 9 sessions | $159 #2016 June 22 –Aug. 17 Yoga for Health
Th 5 – 6:30 pm
Yoga works through awareness of the body; teaching balance and integration. Discover tools for greater physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through principles of breath awareness and deep muscle stretching, strengthening, and relaxation. Beginners and those who have been introduced to yoga are welcome.
Libby Robold 9 sessions | $159
#2019 June 23 –Aug. 18 Yoga for Health
F 5:15 – 6:45 pm
Come experience yoga - a holistic practice benefiting the body, mind, and spirit. Learn basic concepts and techniques that you can incorporate to bring balance into your life. Yoga reminds us that life is a stretch on all levels, and regular practice builds both inner and outer strength.
Michael Robold
9 sessions | $125/ea
#2020 June 19 –Aug. 14 Yoga for Health
M 5:45 – 7 pm
#2021 June 21 –Aug. 16 Yoga for Health
W 10 – 11:15 am
Connecting yoga poses in a flowing sequence is called vinyasa. Learning the basics of foundation in our Beginning or Beginning & Beyond classes is best before doing a flowing type of yoga, which requires good health and strength. Side flows compliment sun flows with the majority of poses moving laterally, thus minimizing upper body weight bearing positions. Side flows are great for strengthening legs, opening hips and shoulders, and increasing stability and stamina.
Michael Robold 8 sessions | $95 #2022 June 20 –Aug. 15 Yoga for Health
Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, essays, or memoir, you’re going to do some amount of research. Research not only improves your writing, it also boosts your credibility with your readers. In this class, you will learn about a variety of research methods. You will review how to work with historical sources, like old diaries, historic newspapers, and archives. Learn how to use genealogical resources such as census records, city directories, and other public documents. Master how to spot faulty information and verify your facts. There will be time for participants to share their research strategies.
Steven Veatch 1 session | $45 #1750 May 18 Innovation Center
Th 6 – 9 pm IC 106/107
Why should men take a yoga class? Most men are very tight in their bodies, especially shoulders, hips and hamstring muscles. This class will significantly improve flexibility and mobility and enhance total body awareness. Participants will develop strength, stamina and balance while reducing stress and anxiety. Open to all males thirteen and older who are in good physical condition. No previous yoga experience required.
Michael Robold 9 sessions | $105 #2023 June 21 –Aug. 16 Yoga for Health
W 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Expressive writing has the power to help you lower your heart rate and blood pressure, reduce stress and chronic pain, strengthen your immune system, and improve your quality of life. You do not need to have prior writing experience or aspirations in order to participate. In this 6-week expressive writing workshop, the facilitator will guide you through a progression of restorative writing exercises designed to help you access your inner healing voice and create a coherent personal narrative that tells a meaningful story about your life. Starting with a deep dive into your past or current traumas, each week grows increasingly lighter as you feel the weight lifting. All your writing is private - sharing of content is not required - but participants will be invited to discuss their experience of writing after each writing session. Come ready to write and ready to heal!
Rebecca Swenson 6 sessions | $175 #1751 June 28 –Aug. 2 Beckett Building W 10 am – 12 pm JB 149
Every birth story matters and it’s never too late to write your own! Giving birth is one of the most complex emotional experiences a person can have, and it’s important to process your thoughts and feelings about it. Maybe your birth was joyful and you want to remember every special moment. Or perhaps your labor and delivery didn’t go as planned, and you were left feeling disappointed or traumatized afterwards and need to reclaim your story. This course will teach you to write an empowering and transformative birth story that will help you process your unique experience, deepen your bond with your child, and create a precious heirloom for their future. During this workshop, the facilitator will introduce guided prompts designed to help you create a truly special and compelling story of how your child entered the world.
Rebecca Swenson 1 session | $49 #1752 June 28 Beckett Building W 1 – 4 pm JB 149
Join the Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, Matthew Ross, on a multi-week experience perfect for gardeners to create an inspiring native landscape. Through a series of courses you will be introduced into a diverse plant palette of the flora of the Great Lakes, learn their characteristics, review the basics of landscape design principles and techniques, and design your very own native garden. This is the perfect class for those seeking to improve the sustainability of their home landscape or determining the perfect plant to add to their existing garden.
Matthew Ross 4 sessions | $175 #1852 June 1 –22 Historic Barns Park
Th 9 am – 12 pm
The diversity of plants with blooms, blossoms, and incredible textures during the summer months can be a bit overwhelming. With so many options of plants to add to your landscape this time of year, it’s hard to find the perfect fit. Join Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park and discover an array of dynamic plants that provide the perfect accent to the summer garden. From the romantic flowers perfect for cutting to understory plants to give your areas of shade a pop of pizazz, you won’t go home empty handed. Literally… As you will take home a custom six-pack of plants to try out in your own garden following class.
Matthew Ross 1 session | $69 #1853 June 14 Historic Barns Park
W 6 – 8:30 pm
Replacing a section of non-native turf grass with a pocket meadow can go a long way to increasing biodiversity and habitat available in our yards. This design can be quite small, or larger if the space is available. The beds are planted predominately in grasses with a smaller proportion of meadow wildflowers included.
Carolyn Thayer 1 session | $49 #1688 July 11 Health & Science Bldg.
Tu 1 – 2:30 pm HS 117
Matthew Ross began gardening at age 3, growing chives at his late grandmother’s house in Detroit. When he returned home and began grazing the front lawn, he told his parents, “at Grandma’s house we eat the plants.” And so began his lifelong learning adventure, beginning with the difference between chives and turfgrass. Having worked in horticulture and education at various institutions, Matthew is currently the Executive Director at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. His students have ranged in age from 5 to 85, and he has enjoyed watching each of them apply their knowledge to their own homes, gardens, and communities. Matthew encourages gardeners new and old to be unafraid of having to grow again. “Whether it is growing a plant that you may have not been successful with in the past or starting your first garden in decades. Even professionals have amassed hundreds of “plant fails,” which have provided compost that fed others,” he shares. “It’s a beautiful cycle and only ends if you fail to try and grow again.”
We are thrilled to add Matthew’s knowledge and passion for the natural world to our offering of summer gardening courses:
» Designing with Great Lakes Natives #1852
» 15 Plants You Wish You Grew This Summer #1853
Are you looking for a new mental challenge?
Learn the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg–a game of skill, coupled with wit and fortune. Examine a brief history of the game, the tiles and cards used, and rules set by the National Mah Jongg League. Experience actual playing time to apply what you learn. Mastery of the game takes practice and patience, and your effort will be repaid many times over by the enjoyment derived.
Pam Shaberly 4 sessions | $125
#1675 May 23 –June 13 Innovation Center Tu 1 – 4 pm IC 104/105
Learn the fundamentals of safe boating in this core America’s Boating Club course. Successful completion qualifies you for motorized boat operator certification in Michigan required for those born after June 30, 1996. Boater education is also required for personal watercraft (PWC) operators born after December 31, 1978. Course topics include: boat components and safe operation, the rules and regulations as they apply to boating in the USA and state of Michigan, boat navigation, and communication. Discussion includes how to deal with a boat in adverse conditions and how to operate boating equipment such as a boat trailer and PWC, and how to tie knots that are essential to safe boating. Text included. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants shortly before the class begins. This course is underwritten in part by America’s Boating Club and is offered in partnership with America’s Boating Club Grand Traverse Bay.
Jerry Williams, Bill Bailey & Tom Stone
3 sessions | $89
#1185 May 8 –22 Livestream M 6 – 9 pm
Learn how to rig your boat for big lake fishing success. If you are new to downrigger fishing, or simply want to learn more about trolling equipment, system designs, rig set ups, and latest techniques, this is for you. Get essential information about mounting and mounting devices, divers, planers, line release, common set up mistakes, comfort and safety, and how to find fish.
Capt. Scott Anderson 1 session | $75 #1705 May 9 Great Lakes Campus Tu 6 – 9 pm GL 101
Head to the Elmwood Marina and meet up with Captain Scott Anderson of Far-Fetched Fishing Charters for a morning of Lake Michigan fishing fun. Ply the West Bay waters as you work to land a mighty king salmon or the powerful lake trout. Cap off the day as you enjoy a meal served with a Lake Michigan flare and prepared by Harrington’s on M22. It is cool on the open water, so dress warmly. Limited to six participants. Please register at least one week ahead. Cost includes lunch.
Capt. Scott Anderson 1 session | $199 #1707 June 11 Elmwood Township Marina Su 8 am – 2 pm
The Introduction to Kayaking (Level 1) skills course is an introductory program that will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be safe and confident on the water. Topics covered include: personal and group equipment, on and off water safety and etiquette, safe launching and landing, strokes to maneuver your boat forward, backward, stopping, turning, and sideways, bracing to avoid capsize, controlled capsize and wet exit. Class will break for lunch. Bring your own kayak, paddle and life jacket.
John Chase 1 session | $199
#1759 May 21 Arbutus Lakes #5 Park Su 9 am – 5 pm
Want to learn the sport of rowing or improve your rowing development? Row on beautiful Lake Leelanau from historic Fountain Point Resort on the northern end of South Lake Leelanau. Waters are protected from the wind for 17+ miles of ideal open water unlike any other rowing space in the state of Michigan. Row in scull and sweep, as well as coastal boat rowing, which will be in the 2028 Olympics!
Offered in partnership with Lake Leelanau Rowing Club
Ethan Cox 6 sessions | $249/ea
#1850 July 11 –27 Fountain Point Resort
Tu, Th 6:15 – 8:15 pm
#1851 Aug. 8 –24 Fountain Point Resort
Tu, Th 6:15 – 8:15 pm
In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+.
Craig Coffman 1 session | $79
#1862 June 21 Livestream
W 6:30 – 9:30 pm
In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do - using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using Zoom and is partly hands-on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. For ages 13+.
Craig Coffman 1 session | $79
#1841 June 20 Livestream
Tu 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Glen Lake/Crystal River Watershed Scientist and creator of the Discovery Boat Program, Rob Karner, will captain the July 21 four hour cruise. As head of the Leelanau School Biology Department for 38 years and with more than 40 years with the Glen Lake Association, Rob has built an outstanding curriculum vitae of science-based initiatives that have vaulted the Glen Lake Association to recognition as one of the premier lake organizations in the Midwest … and one closely followed and often imitated by groups countrywide. You won’t want to miss this limited seating school ship experience, enroll today to secure your spot on board.
Robert Karner 1 session | $125
#1672 July 21 Glen Lake
F 10 am – 2:45 pm
While the bays and Great Lakes define our region, these bodies of fresh water depend upon a complex system of rivers and streams to supply them. Gain important understanding of the vital role that rivers play in maintaining water quality. Explore the riparian environment as you learn about stream ecology, sampling methods, and testing protocols, then put your skills to work on a streamside sampling expedition. End by analyzing the collected data and the story it tells.
There is no better way to experience a northern Michigan river than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On this guided tour, students will explore Grass River by kayak and find out about Grass River Natural Area’s conservation efforts, wetland ecology, and Michigan wildlife.
James Dake 1 session | $89
#1866 July 19 Grass River Natural Area
W 9 am – 12 pm
#2026 July 20 Grass River Natural Area
Th 9 am
12 pm
Brett Fessell 3 sessions | $149 #1609 May 12 Health & Science Bldg.
F 1 – 4 pm HS 117
May 19 Location TBD
F 12 – 5 pm
May 26 Health & Science Bldg.
F 1 – 4 pm HS 117
Did you know that Michigan has over 70 distinct natural communities? Many of these are wetland communities. Our natural communities are classified by the plants, animals, other organisms, and environmental conditions that make a landscape look the way they do. Have you ever wondered what makes a fen different from a bog, or a swamp different than a thicket? We’ll help you understand the big picture of natural communities and give you a deeper understanding of the northern Michigan landscape.
Emily Burke 1 session | $59
#1867 Aug. 24 Grass River Natural Area Th 10 am – 12 pm
Add a new dimension to your enjoyment of local birds by learning to recognize them through their songs. Begin in the classroom as instructor Kirk Waterstripe shares photos, recordings, and tips about listening to distinguish one bird song from another. For session two, we head out on a field trip to walk, listen, and look for returning spring migrants (field trip meets 8-10:30 am). Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. The morning field trip details and carpooling will be arranged at the first session.
Kirk Waterstripe 2 sessions | $75
#1140 April 28 Health & Science Bldg
F 6:30 – 8:30 pm
April 29 HS 117
Sa 8 – 10:30 am
Once you’ve been introduced to over a dozen local birds in the previous class, you’re ready to fly a little farther. Increase your birding skills by learning to identify more birds by behaviors, sight, and song through a media-enhanced classroom session and field trip. The classroom portion prepares you for an outdoor morning birding experience to apply what you’ve learned. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. The morning field trip details and carpools will be arranged at the first session.
Kirk Waterstripe 2 sessions | $75 #1141 May 19 Health & Science Bldg
F 6:30 – 8:30 pm
May 20 HS 117
Sa 8 – 10:30 am
The first session (2 hours) will start with a slide show that points out the basics of bird identification and birding: where and when to go out, what tools to use (binoculars and field guides or apps), what characteristics to look for, and dozens of helpful hints. Students will also view study skins of common species and of species that demonstrate key characteristics. The second session (2 hours) will be a morning outing to a local birding hotspot to practice identifying birds.
Kirk Waterstripe 2 sessions | $75 #1271 May 5 Health & Science Bldg
F 6 – 8 pm
May 6 HS 117
Sa 8 – 10 am
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper? Fascinated by colony life and want to learn more about the “secret life of bees?” Thinking about how you can help honeybees and all of our pollinators? This class is for those considering beekeeping (the bee-curious) or anyone who wants to learn more about one of our most important insect allies. Weather permitting, we will visit a live bee yard (if you choose), so please wear a long-sleeved button-up shirt, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. Glove and veils are provided.
Jon Willow & Janna Urbasic 1 session | $99 #1860 July 15 Interlochen
Sa 9 am – 12 pm
Beetles are the most abundant insect on the planet. Northern Naturalist students and others will enjoy examining these specimens up-close as you learn fascinating characteristics of these creatures. Learn to use a taxonomy key and build understanding of anatomy, life history, relationships to other insects, habitats, and roles in the ecosystem.
Duke Elsner 1 session | $75 #1708 Aug. 9 Livestream
W 9 am – 12 pm
Glaciers were a significant force in the formation of our region. Join NMC Geology Instructor Robb Houston as he guides you in an exploration of our local glacial landforms. We will use aerial photographs, topographic maps and soil survey equipment to discover the origin of beach ridges, moraines, kettles, and stream-related landforms. The course begins with a brief in-lab discussion followed by a half-day field trip to geological sites of interest throughout the area. Van transportation is provided. Tour involves hikes on uneven terrain. Bring your own lunch.
Robb Houston 1 session | $99 #1719 July 25 Health & Science Bldg. Tu 10 am – 4 pm HS 213
Explore the formation of the northern Michigan landscape through a classroom, lab, and field trip experience. Guided by NMC Geology Instructor, Robb Houston, learn about the Paleozoic rock layers, their fossils, and the relationship of rock layers to more recent geologic processes. A half-day in the lab provides core information for a full day of discovery visiting geologic sites. The field trip involves walking up to a mile in wooded terrain. Meet at the classroom both days. Transportation and picnic box lunch are included.
Robb Houston 2 sessions | $149 #1720 July 19 Health & Science Bldg. W 9 am – 12 pm HS 213 July 20 Health & Science Bldg. Th 9 am – 4 pm HS 213
NMC MAIN CAMPUS
1701 E. Front Street
Beckett Building
Fine Arts Building
Founders Hall
Health & Science Building
Innovation Center
North Hall
Oleson Center
P. E. Building
Scholars Hall
NMC UNIVERSITY CENTER
2200 Dendrinos Drive
NMC GREAT LAKES CAMPUS
715 E. Front Street
NMC AERO PARK CAMPUS
2525 - 2600 Aero Park Drive
Aero Park Labs
Parsons - Stulen Building
Michigan has a lot of surface and watershed to protect. As we know, rain events are getting more dramatic and shorelines are always changing. This lesson aims to reduce risk to water resources through improved land management practices - compost applications! Come learn about the benefits of compost applications - from small to large scale - to improve water quality, and how we as a community can make a difference in sustaining our beautiful lakes and mitigating climate change. Held rain or shine!
This class is offered through a partnership with SEEDS
Jennifer Flynn 1 session | $69 #1855 July 27 Historic Barns Park Th 9 – 11 am
This workshop is an introduction to the many ways to heal our planet. The extraordinarily collaborative carbon molecule is our friend and a key to reversing global warming. Learn about different greenhouse gasses, where they come from, and why they matter. Gain a science-based understanding of the different sectors and strategies that can prevent and sequester atmospheric carbon and the scale needed to affect global change. Whether you lead a corporate industry, or simply manage your own household, explore the many ways you might choose to contribute to the global carbon solution we all need. Drawdown is the moment we stop adding carbon into the atmosphere and start drawing it back into our soils and oceans. Explore locally relevant strategies based on current economics and known best practices. This class is offered through a partnership with SEEDS Sarna Salzman 1 session | $69 #1857 Aug. 17 Livestream Th 12 – 2 pm
Do you wish your trash bins weren’t so full of wet, stinky stuff? Come learn about the processes and the magnificent organisms that turn your trash into valuable soil amendments! We’ll cover the basics about what materials can go into different composting systems, how to launch a small system in your own backyard, and the benefits that come from compost. Bring walking shoes. Held rain or shine!
This class is offered through a partnership with SEEDS Jennifer Flynn 1 session | $69 #1856 Aug. 10 Historic Barns Park Th 9 – 11 am
How is the environment in Northern Michigan changing? What are the most pressing ecological issues facing our region? Explore issues pertinent to our forests, wetlands, the Great Lakes, and the human population. Sessions cover natural history, regional ecology, environmental management, and sustainability. Gain a stronger sense of place, new insights, and practical knowledge in this up-to-date overview. Sessions cover natural history, regional ecology, environmental management, regenerative agriculture, and sustainability.
Emily Umbarger 3 sessions | $99 #1858 June 5 Interlochen
M 1 – 3:30 pm
June 7 Interlochen
W 1 – 3:30 pm
June 9 Interlochen
F 1 – 3:30 pm
Late summer is an excellent time to search the fungi of the forest. Join us for a naturalist-led fungus foray in search of the interesting fungi of August. We will learn tips and tricks to identify the mushrooms of Michigan and make a collection for group identification.
Arlene Westhoven 1 session | $59
#1868 Aug. 31 Grass River Natural Area
Th 10 am – 12 pm
From the 1800s to the 1950s, collections of preserved natural organisms were ubiquitous in schools, universities, and households. Cultivating nature literacy was a primary educational goal, and examining real examples was the best way to familiarize oneself with the local flora and fauna. Antique and contemporary specimens still are used in teaching and research today, with additional applications in art projects and personal hobbies. Learn the history of herbaria (collections of pressed plant specimens), including how they have been created and utilized over time. Create your own plant-pressing kit and how to compose a useful specimen, and you will have hands-on time to practice pressing a variety of plants or flowers.
Angie Les 1 session | $69
#1869 Aug. 3 Grass River Natural Area
Th 1 – 3 pm
Explore the spring flora in a mesic northern forest at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We will focus on the ephemeral spring flowers and a few trees and shrubs. Expect 1.5 miles of trail walking with some hills. Bring water, closed-toe shoes, bug spray or long sleeves, and a magnifier.
Liana May 1 session | $75
#1861 May 12 Treat Farm
F 10 am – 1 pm
Explore food production within a forest system and the multiple functions these systems serve in carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat creation, and food and medicine production. You will learn some of the basics of perennial food forest planning, enjoy tastes of perennial foods, and take home some simple ideas to implement perennial foods in your home garden.
This class is offered through a partnership with SEEDS Jennifer Flynn 1 session | $79 #1854 Aug. 24 Historic Barns Park Th 9 – 11 am
The wildflowers of Michigan’s wetlands are unique and striking. Take a walk through Grass River’s boardwalk trails that give you access to some of the most exquisite wetlands in northern Michigan as we learn the natural history and conservation of these gorgeous flowering plants.
Emily Burke 1 session | $59 #1863 June 6 Grass River Natural Area Tu 1 – 3 pm
Orchids are fascinating, beautiful, and rare plants – and Northern Michigan has some of the best. Join James Dake of Grass River Natural Area as we learn about these important environmental indicators in an exclusive off-trail expedition to see rare orchids and other amazing plants that grow with them, like carnivorous pitcher plants and sundews, in some of the lesser known areas of Grass River. Limited space. Must be able to walk on some uneven and very wet terrain for the hike. Wearing muck boots is recommended.
James Dake 1 session | $59 #1864 June 14 Grass River Natural Area W 10 am – 12 pm
Sedges are wonderful plants that are often overlooked because they can be difficult to identify. But in some wetland environments they are some of the most numerous and common plants! When you take the time to slow down and look at them closely, you find they are quite attractive and simple to identify. This field class will walk you through a variety of wetland communities as we learn some of the most common sedges you are likely to encounter in Northern Michigan. By the end of the class you will walk away with an identification guide and a new-found appreciation for these unique plants.
James Dake 1 session | $59 #1865 June 21 Grass River Natural Area W 10 am – 12 pm
Learn how to use your iPhone to its fullest potential. From identifying function buttons and settings to using Safari to access the Internet and everything in between, you will discover tips and techniques to get the most out of this powerful smartphone. Have your fully charged iPhone on hand so that you may practice at the same time. Instructor Steve Stanton will talk you through the curriculum and he will have a special camera set up to show you what everything looks like up close on an iPhone. You are three hours away from being a much more confident iPhone user!
Steve Stanton 1 session | $55 #1815 May 16 Great Lakes Campus
Tu 1 – 4 pm GL 101
#1816 June 20 Great Lakes Campus
Tu 6 – 9 pm GL 101
Build on the skills you gained in the first iPhone course, and expand the functionality of your device as you learn its multi-tasking capabilities. Discover AirDrop, how to take screenshots, keyboard shortcuts, dictation, printing, photo editing, and more. Learn how you can adjust Siri settings and get the most from your voice commands. It is helpful to have taken Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone, but not required. Have your fully charged iPhone handy during this class.
Steve Stanton 1 session | $55 #1818 July 11 Great Lakes Campus
Tu 1 – 4 pm GL 101
The Apple iPad brings lightweight mobile computing that extends beyond the convenience of a laptop. See how iPads and iPhones can interact and increase your access to work, entertainment, information, and family. Discover what your iPad can do to replace your PC, how to access remote data, and download and use applications. Learn about connections like Bluetooth, WiFi, and cellular networks, and how they improve your access to information, videos, music, and the world. Have your fully charged iPad handy during this class.
Steve Stanton 1 session | $55 #1817 May 24 Great Lakes Campus
W 1 – 4 pm GL 101
Tired of losing or forgetting your passwords?
Frustrated when it is necessary to change passwords and come up with new ones? In this short, to-the-point workshop, you will get a system to create, record, and save your passwords in one spot, safely and securely. Learn about the apps available to manage your passwords and keep your mind at ease and your information secure.
Steve Stanton 1 session | $49 #1819 Aug. 15 Great Lakes Campus
Tu 1 – 3 pm GL 101
"Mr. Stanton created a course that made it accessible for those in the very early stages of knowing how to use the iPad as well as those farther along. His handouts really made the difference. I was able to add notes quickly, [then] easily recall what I could do to set up a hot spot, move my widgets, etc. Thank you, Steve!
Do you ever wonder why you act the way you do? Do you have trouble understanding why others don’t seem to view the world through the same lenses as you? More people today are finding answers in the study of the Enneagram (Map of Nine), a system which presents 9 personality types, 3 centers of intelligence, 3 instincts, 9 passions, 9 fixations, subtypes, tritypes, and much more. The Enneagram grows out of basic psychology and spirituality and has proved to be a valuable tool in personal and group therapy, relationship building, police work, politics, business, and many other areas. This introductory course will help you identify your own personality type and introduce the basic concepts and resources that will enable you to engage with this fascinating system of personal development.
Diane Clark 4 sessions | $99 #1760 June 7 –28 Scholars Hall W 6:30 – 8:30 pm
SH 104
Does your business or classroom feel like it’s gone stale? Are you looking for ways to reinvigorate your work? To find a fresh approach to the same old problems or deal with the new challenges in an ever-changing society? Grasp the opportunity to explore the growing body of research on creativity and to learn how to incorporate those evidence-based practices into your life both at work and at home. Explore how collaboration, physical movement, intellectual exploration, and time in nature without distractions can help you be a more effective problem-solver and innovator, whether you’re an entrepreneur, writer, painter, businessperson, scientist, engineer, data analyst, or well . . . whatever it is you do!
Kevin Fitton 2 sessions | $79 #1766 July 24 –26
GL 101
Great Lakes Campus M, W 6 – 8 pm
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This course series offers 2 of the 3 modules for the Michigan Certified Alcohol Service Training (MiCAST) credentialed by the Michigan Wine Collaborative. To receive MiCAST certification students must show proof of a valid on-premise license for serving alcohol that has been approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission under MCL 436.1906.
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Being open to learning, means feeling a sense of belonging; the notion that you have choice and awareness of your opportunities and growth. We welcome you here at NMC as you are - your experience, ability, race, gender, religion or culture - everyone. With a broad range of topics, flexibility in location & schedule, and affordable prices that go right back into the Grand Traverse community, we have opportunity for everyone.
Michigan Certified Alcohol Service Training (MiCAST) Module 1: Customer Service and Sales Training. Learn the customer service and sales skills required to be successful in tasting rooms, bars, restaurants, and lodging businesses. Students will learn how to provide quality customer service that will exceed guest expectations and how to handle unruly customers. They will also practice the six steps of the sales process and how to make the sale. Perfect for those currently working in a tasting room and those interested in a career or side hustle in alcohol sales.
To receive MiCAST certification, students must show proof of a valid on-premise license for serving alcohol that has been approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission under MCL 436.1906.
Brian Lillie 1 session | $249 #1765 May 15 Innovation Center
M 9 am – 3:30 pm IC 104/105
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Michigan Certified Alcohol Service Training (MiCAST) Module 2: Wine Fluency Wine Fluency students will learn how to correctly taste wine, learn about the different wine styles, grape names, regions of the grape, and taste wine learning different wine characteristics. Perfect for those currently working in the wine industry and those interested in a career or side hustle in wine.
To receive MiCAST certification students must show proof of a valid on-premise license for serving alcohol that has been approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission under MCL 436.1906.
Brian Lillie 1 session | $59 #1763 May 15 Oleson Center M 3:30 – 5:30 pm OC 129
