SCC Continuing Education 2013 Summer Class Schedule by St. Charles Community College

Learn for Life schedule of non-credit classes

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Ahhh – Summer is here at last! There is something about the warm, long days of summer that makes us want to experience more of life ... to be active, to revel in the exuberance, to squeeze every last bit of joyful daylight out of each and every day. Remember being a kid in the summer when the possibilities were endless? Let us help recreate those days for you and your family this summer. Browse our pages and see where your interests and passions take you! Whether it is our hands-on, educational, but most importantly, FUN summer camps for your kids, or a new fitness routine, an outdoor plein-air painting class, or daytrip for you, experience more of summer this year. We offer a broad range of high-quality, high-value classes for every age group. If we don’t have what you are looking for, let us hear from you. We are always looking for ideas for new classes. Live with passion – Learn for Life! Tina Sieker | Associate Dean, Continuing Education

REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL! Cancellation Policy: Because St. Charles Community College Continuing Education (noncredit) classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of people enrolled. The college reserves the right to cancel if sufficient enrollment is not achieved.

Registrations need to be received at least one week prior to the start of class to be considered in the determination of whether to cancel the class. An attempt will be made to notify registrants by phone or mail if a class is cancelled. Full refunds will be issued for classes cancelled by the college.

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This schedule of classes brought to you by the

SCC DIVISION OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Dr. Ron Chesbrough, SCC President • Yvonne Wills, Division Dean Amanda Rose Associate Dean Extended Learning

Tina Sieker Associate Dean Continuing Education

Maureen Miles Coordinator Class Schedule

Kelly Thebeau Layout and Design Class Schedule

College Mission SCC enriches our community by providing life-changing educational and cultural opportunities focused on personal growth and student success in a global society.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Learn for ... growth: For the ages College for All Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Academic Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Plus 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Learn for ... adventure: SPECIAL EVENTS and TRIPS Day Trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lunch/Dinner Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Learn for ... inspiration: CREATIVITY Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Crafts and Hobbies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Learn for ... well-being: RECREATION and FITNESS Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Fitness Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Rec Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Learn for ... your mind: LIFESTYLE Culinary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 History/Special Interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Home and Garden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Life Improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Personal Computing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Learn for ... work: pROFESSIONAL and OCCUPATIONAL Career Builders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional Development/Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Home Inspection Certification Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Learn for ... discovery: ONLINE courses Ed2Go, 360 Training, ProTrain, Center for Legal Studies, American Management Association, Carson Dunlop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

ADULT EDUCATION, LITERACY, ESL, GED PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 HOW TO ENROLL, REGISTRATION, LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40 Learn for life.

Summer Youth Academy College for Tots (Ages 4-5) College for Tots is a special program designed specifically for young children ages 4-5. Each day is filled with activities centered around various educational themes. This unique program will satisfy the limited attention span of young children and challenge their curiosity in a safe environment.

NEW Cancellation Policy A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than one week prior to the start date of camp.

Princess Ballet and Tap (Ages 4-5) This camp is designed to be your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first independent exploration into dance. Skills of dance such as coordination, movement quality and developmentally appropriate motor skills will be explored. Come enjoy the excitement of dance! NO BEFORE OR AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/3-6/7

M-F

10-11 a.m. $39

Circus Fun (Ages 4-5) Come one, come all! Your tot will use motion and musical instruments as they march to circus music and learn new tunes along the way. Tots will create their own puppet and perform on the magical puppet stage. A circus would not be complete without a few magic tricks, balloon art and face painting! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/15-7/19

M-F 9a-noon $99

Spanish for Tots (Ages 4-5)

Kinder Science (Ages 4-5)

Close your eyes and travel to Argentina and Spain! Immerse yourself as we play Argentine games and sing their songs. Learn about new animals and count them in EspaĂąol. Our imaginary plane will take us to South America where we will speak the way they do. We will then ride a cloud to get to Spain where the adventure continues with crafts, stories and lots of fun! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

Calling all young scientists! Discover the wonders of your world through science and creativity. Listen to stories, explore the outdoors, and experiment with fun hands-on activities such as making flubber, suncatchers and ocean wave bottles. Who knew science and nature could be so much fun! NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

6/10-6/14

M-F 9a-noon $95

Lions, Tigers and Bears Animal Camp (Ages 4-5) Explore the wild! Go on a safari to create lions, tigers, bears and more. Enjoy animal games, animal crafts, storytelling with animal puppets and music. Make a mask of your favorite animal and join the parade! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/17-6/21

M-F 9a-noon $95

6/3-6/7

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$99

Shining Stars Theater Camp (Ages 4-5) Come move your feet to a funky beat! Music, movement, drama and artistic expressions will be the focus of this high energy, fun camp designed to be an introductory theater camp experience. Lots of theater games, dancing, group movement and beginning acting techniques will be explored for your child to become a shining star! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/8-7/12

M-F 1-4p

M-F 9a-noon $95

Summer Youth Academy Full- and Half-Day Programs This exciting program gives children an opportunity to participate in a variety of fun and challenging courses. Children will explore their environment through science and technology, satisfy their unlimited curiosity and express themselves through music and art. All supplies will be furnished except as otherwise noted. Academies involve the use of glue, paint, etc., so children should not wear new or expensive clothing.

NEW Cancellation Policy A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than one week prior to the start date of camp.

WEEK OF JUNE 3

An American Girl’s Life (Ages 7-12) Enjoy the week with Josefina, Kirsten, Rebecca, Molly and Julie. Journey into each doll’s time period. Explore a way to be helpful or charitable, and choose a project to make for your favorite charity. Plant a garden, learn Spanish, eat chocolate fondue, create a scrapbook and more. 6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-4p $165

Geocaching – The Search for Treasure! (Ages 9-12) Welcome to the high-tech treasure hunt. Join us for one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities. Using handheld GPS units, you will hike SCC for buried caches. Be the first group to master reading a map and coordinates, learn the importance of maintaining your logbook and use Internet sites to update data that can be used by other hunters. After this week, you will be able to direct your own family on a similar adventure. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-noon $95

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 7-12) Love to be in the kitchen? Growing gourmets will have the opportunity to cook and have fun! Immerse yourself in cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even a little kitchen math. Students will be making gourmet sandwiches, homemade pizzas, cupcakes, pasta and more. There will be a recipe book and other goodies to take home. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-noon $105

Audition Workshop (Ages 11-16) This camp will teach aspiring young performers how to present oneself in an audition setting. You will work on a variety of different audition scenarios from preparing a song cutting to monologue work to cold reading. Learn how to dress for the audition, how to keep a casting director's attention, how to format a résumé and how to present yourself in the best possible way. By the end of the week, you will have gained the confidence and preparation awareness for all future audition settings. 6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-4p $165

CSI: Mystery to Trial (Ages 7-12)

Computer Game Design (Middle School) Don’t just play the game – make it! Introduction into the awesome world of video game creation. Design your own arcade games, platform games, adventures and screensavers. You select your own heroes and monsters. At the end of the academy you will be able to save your game to play on your computer at home. 6/3-6/7

Step into the shoes of a crime scene investigator. A mystery needs to be solved! Working together as a Crime Scene Unit, you will take crime scene photographs, search for clues and start a case file to keep track of the evidence. Learn real procedures for collecting fingerprints and analyzing DNA, put clues together and interview witnesses to find the truth of the mystery. A mock trial will be held on the final day of camp. Discover how forensic experts and witnesses testify in court. Play the jury and decide whether the evidence was properly handled, and then deliver a verdict. 6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-4p $165

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Kinder Science (Ages 5-6)

Hip-Hop Dance (Ages 7-9)

Calling all young scientists! Discover the wonders of your world through science and creativity. Listen to stories, explore the outdoors and experiment with fun hands-on activities such as making flubber, suncatchers and ocean wave bottles. Who knew science and nature could be so much fun? NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

Do you want to dance like Justin Bieber or Willow Smith? Learn the latest urban dance, hip-hop moves and jazz routines. You will move to funky aerobic hip-hop steps in jamming combinations. You will choreograph moves and show off your own style. Performance held on last day. Bring your BFF, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

6/3-6/7

M-F 9a-noon $99

6/10-6/14

M-F 9a-noon $95

WEEK OF JUNE 10 Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-12) Theater Skills (Ages 8-16) Learn the basic theatrical skills that cover all aspects of a production with a different focus each day. You will spend a brief amount of time on audition work and move on to script writing, acting skills, improvisation, costume and set design and how to give the best performance possible. NO PERFORMANCE AT END OF CAMP. 6/10-6/14 M-F 9a-4p $165

Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. Students will bring home a CD with recipes and baking tips. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/10-6/14

M-F 9a-noon $105

Computer Animation (Ages 9-12) Experience a multimedia camp adventure where computer characters are at your command. Let your imagination run wild as you learn programming basics with Scratch software through interactive storytelling. Students will think creatively while learning how to program their own stories, games and design animations with their own graphics and sounds. Projects include music videos, interactive toys, visual art and more. Share your creations on the Web. Percy Jackson Olympians, Lightning Thief Camp (Ages 7-11) Join Percy and his friends as mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus walk straight out of the pages of Percyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greek mythology textbook right into this fun and imaginative camp. Do you have what it takes to fight your way through a world of mythological monsters and dangerous demi-gods? If you find your way to camp half-blood, you just may learn to fight like a real hero, save mythological creatures and battle the powers of the underworld. Only you can complete your quest! (With the help of your friends, of course.) 6/10-6/14 M-F 9a-4p $165 3

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6/10-6/14 M-F 9a-4p $185

Blast Off Into Outer Space (Ages 7-12) Design, build and launch your own rocket out of paper, bottles, tubes and more. Learn about thrust, lift, balance and force while experimenting with several forms of propulsion such as chemical reactions and pressures. Teams will develop a business plan to create a rocket for NASA to use for space tourism. From designing, creating budgets, building and launching, you determine which team will be the next to send their rockets on a space vacation. If we can make it launch, it is going up! 6/10-6/14 M-F 9a-4p $169

LEGO® Robotics Engineering Camp (Ages 7-9) LEGOS® + Robots + Computers = Education, the LEGO® way! Designed for younger LEGO® builders, you will build LEGO® models featuring working sensors and motors, simple programming techniques, principles of simple and complex machines, and gearing your own creativity. Work in teams using NXT Mindstorm Robotics Kits. Projects include: cars, tanks, animals, sports equipment, robotic arm simulator and more! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/10-6/14

M-F 9a-noon $115

WEEK OF JUNE 17 SCC Soccer Kicks (Ages 5-14) Get your game on! Discover your highest level of game play on SCC’s collegiate-size soccer field. Improve your soccer skills, techniques, field sense, physical strength and fitness and sportsmanship. Camps conducted by SCC head men’s and women’s soccer coaches. T-shirt included. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/17-6/21

M-F 9a-noon $95

Comedy Theater Camp (Ages 10-16) Do you like to make people laugh or dream of being a stand-up comedian? Come laugh with us every day as you learn a variety of theater games and improvisational games. Perform your own comedy sketches and commercials for your friends and family for a performance on the last day. LOL! 6/17-6/21 M-F 9a-4p $165

Harry Potter® (Ages 7-10)

Search and Rescue LEGO® Robotics (Ages 7-9) Create, program and control robots designed to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets. Use LEGO® Robotic NXT kits and computers to learn robotics, computer programming and teamwork. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/10-6/14

M-F

1- 4p

$105

Design Girls (Ages 9 and Up) Have you ever looked at Pinterest and saw a project you really wanted to make but never did? Now is your chance! Learn how to design your own artwork that reflects your personality. Projects can range from creating jewelry, clothing, home decor, wall art and organic beauty products. You will soon realize that with the right materials, you can make almost anything. 6/10-6/14 M-F 9a-4p $179

Calling all Muggles! Spend an enchanting week learning all about Harry Potter. Learn the Hogwarts Way by making magical wands, secret potions and the proper care for magical creatures. Conquer different challenges and games where you can earn and lose points for the House Cup. By the end of the week you will master SCC’s version of Quidditch and become Harry Potter trivia experts. 6/17-6/21 M-F 9a-4p $165

Master Chef (Ages 7-12) Step up and become a culinary master! Immerse yourself in advanced cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even some kitchen math. Growing gourmets will be making delectable delights from breakfast to dinner in preparation for the final cookoff. A CD of all recipes and cooking information will be given to all master chefs. Aprons provided. Bring a water bottle each day, and wear closed-toed shoes. Prerequisite: Must have taken Kids in the Kitchen or have prior kitchen experience. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/17-6/21

M-F

9a-noon

$105

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Stop-Motion/Movie Trailer Filmmaking (Ages 10-14)

Ballet and Jazz Dance Pizzazz (Ages 5-7)

Take your filmmaking to the next level! Stop-motion animations are created by sequencing multiple still images to form a movie. Learn how to do stop motion to create a music video or mini-movie or commercials or movie trailer. Create your own storyboard and use video editing software to edit animations and sync with music. The animations will come to life with the addition of music, special effects and professional titles. It's a creative, fun atmosphere for the young filmmaker! Invite your family and friends to your very own film festival.

This camp is high energy dance at its best with jazz and ballet techniques. Dynamic choreography will help put your moves in action. Design and decorate your own T-shirt on the last day as you perform for your family and friends. NO BEFORE OR AFTERCARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

6/17-6/21 M-F 9a-4p $185

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 7-12)

6/17-6/21

M-F 10a-noon $65

WEEK OF JUNE 24 Love to be in the kitchen? Growing gourmets will have the opportunity to cook and have fun! Immerse yourself in cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety, and even a little kitchen math. Students will be making gourmet sandwiches, homemade pizzas, cupcakes, pasta and more. There will be a recipe book and other goodies to take home. You won’t go hungry! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/24-6/28

M-F 9a-noon $105

LEGO® Robotics (Ages 9-13) Take your engineering skills to a new level using LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics. Discover the challenges that make robotics technology accessible using problem solving techniques. Create your robot using basic computer programming, principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and your own creativity. Teams will attempt to exploit the design weaknesses or incidental mechanical advantage of their opponents’ robots. Projects include: car with rack-andpinion steering, lawn mower, puppy and many more. A perfect blend of math, science and fun! 6/17-6/21 M-F 9a-4p $225

Painting Art Academy (Ages 7-11)

Extreme Computer Game Design (Middle School)

The day begins with a painting project in the morning based on either a particular artist, like Vincent Van Gogh, or a concept such as a still-life or a selfportrait. Craft projects such as paper mache, sculpture, Sculpey® clay, mosaics, collage, painted vases, bookmaking and more. Bring your imagination and creativity, and we will provide lots of fun and imaginative projects to take home.

Ready to make your monsters and heroes advance to the next level? This camp is designed for those who have experience with computer game design programs.

6/17-6/21 M-F 9a-4p $179

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6/24-6/28 M-F 9a-4p $185

Broadway Musical Theater Revue (Ages 10-16)

Young Artists Camp (Ages 5-6)

Perform in a musical revue! You will get a chance to pick music from such shows as Rent, Annie Get Your Gun, Beauty and the Beast, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma!, Wicked and Les Misérables, and participate in choreographed routines. Vocal instruction and dance terminology will be taught as you work on the revue. A performance will be held on Friday.

Get ready for fun! Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug books will be the inspiration as we create art projects based on his colorful books. Sculpt a favorite character or animal with paper mache, design a mobile for the garden, eat a fruit caterpillar and more. Camp will be held at the St. Charles County Arts Council. We will walk to the library next door for storytime and visit the area garden to see nature up close.

6/24-6/28 M-F 9a-4p

$165

6/24-6/28

Superhero Camp (Ages 7-10) Kapow! BAM! Splat! Transform yourself into your favorite superhero. Create masks and capes; build an action game; and design, illustrate and write your own comic book. Dream to be your version of the Invisible Woman, XMen, Super Girl and Spiderman. The sky is the limit! 6/24-6/28

M-F 9a-4p

$175

Extreme LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 9-13)

M-F 9a-noon $105

Hip-Hop Dance (Ages 10-12) Hip-hop dance is everywhere! Learn the latest urban dance, hip-hop moves and jazz routines. You will move to funky aerobic hip-hop steps in jamming combinations. You will choreograph moves and show off your own style. Bring your BFF, and don’t miss out. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/24-6/28

M-F 9a-noon $95

LEGOS® + Robots + Computers = Super science fun! For students who have taken a LEGO® Robotics Camp before, students will work in pairs to use LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robotic kits. Program your robot to meet advanced challenges, and design your own system. Students will also work with Solar LEGO® Energy Kits and build solar energy cars, wind turbines and a solar energy system. Bring along your enthusiasm and imagination and we will have a blast with robotics fun. Bring your digital camera to camp. 6/24-6/28 M-F 9a-4p

$225

Bogey, Birdie and Par Golf Camp (Ages 7-12) Want to be the next Ricky Fowler? Learn the basics such as putting, chipping, correct stance, proper swing and golf etiquette. Camp will include lessons every day at Golf Headquarters in O’Fallon. The last day ends with nine holes of golf at the neighboring Pheasant Run Golf Course, lunch and an awards ceremony. T-shirt included. Must supply own golf clubs. Balls will be supplied. 6/24-6/28

M-Th F

8-9:30 a.m. 8-11:30 a.m.

$129

Let’s Go Flying: Aviation Camp (Middle School) Explore many of the possible aviation careers, and meet experts from those fields. Learn the fundamentals of flight by designing, building and testing your own model aircrafts. Take a field trip to the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield where you will witness airport operations first-hand and learn more about what it takes to have the right stuff. You will also tour an operational air traffic control tower and get up close and personal with a few different types of airplanes and helicopters. Learn the tactics to succeed using computers that allow you to fly various challenges with flight simulators. Taught by a commercially rated helicopter pilot. 6/24-6/28

M-Th 9a-noon F 9a-3 p.m.

$139

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Junior Detectives Reading Adventures (Ages 7-9)

Making Movie Magic (Ages 10-14)

Jump start your reading potential in this two-week camp! Practice literacy skills using the A-Z Mystery Book. Journal your clues and learn reading strategies to decode your mystery. Illustrate, solve and publish your own adventures. Start the school year with more confidence in your reading. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

Ever wanted to fly on screen like Superman or walk on an alien planet? Here’s your chance. Create your own short film through the whole process from storyboards to script writing to editing. Learn how to use a chromo key screen to take your audience on an adventure that is out of this world. You will leave the camp with your original movie on DVD. Invite your family and friends to your very own film festival.

6/24-7/12

M-F 9a-noon $169

7/8-7/12

M-F 9a-4p $185

WEEK OF JULY 8 LEGO® Robotics Engineering Camp (Ages 7-9) Raging Reaction Lab/Grossology (Ages 7-12) Do you love to gross people out? In this ghastly camp, you will have burping contests, learn about farts and poop shoots and make fake barf, blisters and scabs. Not gross enough? Campers will also dissect owl pellets, make slime and learn about the physiology of snot. There will be experiments with Mentos and Coke, plus we'll make pop and bottle rockets and self-inflating balloons. 7/8-7/12 M-F 9a-4p $165

Drama Camp (Ages 10-16) All the world’s a stage! Experience the exciting process of theater through scene work and characterization. You will audition for a specific published play on the first day. For the following four days, you will block the play, work on characterization and gather props and costumes. A final performance will be on Friday. 7/8-7/12

M-F 9a-4p $165

Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-12) Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorative and candies and turn them into creations of art. Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. Students will bring home a CD with recipes and baking tips. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/8-7/12

M-F 9a-noon $105

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LEGOS® + Robots + Computers = Education, the LEGO® way! Designed for younger LEGO® builders, you will build LEGO® models featuring working sensors and motors, simple programming techniques, principles of simple and complex machines and gearing your own creativity. Work in teams using NXT Mindstorm Robotics Kits. Projects include: cars, tanks, animals, sports equipment, robotic arm simulator and more! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/8-7/12

M-F 9a-noon $115

M-F 1-4p

$105

Collage and Mixed Media Art Camp (Ages 9-12) Get ready for an eclectic and artistic week! Learn to work with a variety of materials from homemade porcelain, collage, sumi ink, acrylic paints, clay and more. Explore periods in art history to inspire some of the projects like pop art, abstract expressionism and surrealisim. This is the ultimate art camp to get creative and bring home lots of cool projects. 7/8-7/12

M-F 9a-4p $175

WEEK OF JULY 15 Computer Game Design (Middle School) Don’t just play the game – make it! Introduction into the awesome world of video game creation. Design your own arcade games, platform games, adventures and screensavers. You select your own heroes and monsters. At the end of the academy you will be able to save your game to play on your computer at home. 7/15-7/19 M-F 9a-4p $185

Physics, Flight and Vehicles (Ages 7-12) Blast into a fun-filled week. Design, build and launch airplanes, flying gadgets, motor vehicles, hot air balloons and more! Learn the physics behind flight, and race your vehicles for speed and distance. You will learn the tactics to succeed as pilots using computers that allow you to fly with flight simulators. Watch the flight club perform aerobatics with their remote control airplanes, and learn how they control the flight and distance for their planes. 7/15-7/19 M-F 9a-4p $175

LEGO® Robotics (Ages 9-13)

Master Chef (Ages 7-12) Step up and become a culinary master! Immerse yourself with advanced cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even some kitchen math. Growing gourmets will be making delectable delights from breakfast to dinner in preparation for the final cookoff. A CD of all recipes and cooking information will be given to all master chefs. Aprons provided. Bring a water bottle each day and wear closed toed shoes. Prerequisite: Must have taken Kids in the Kitchen or have prior kitchen experience. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/15-7/19

M-F 9a-noon $105

Shoot and Score – Girls Basketball (Ages 9-14) Take your basketball game to the next level. Learn footwork, shooting, dribbling and pass techniques to become a better, more complete basketball player. Each day will include skill clinics, scrimmages and competitions. Tuition includes a T-shirt. NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/15-7/19

M-F 8a-noon $135

Take your engineering skills to a new level using LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics. Discover the challenges that make robotics technology accessible using problem solving techniques. Create your robot using basic computer programming, principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and your own creativity. Teams will attempt to exploit the design weaknesses or incidental mechanical advantage of their opponents’ robots. Projects include: car with rack-andpinion steering, lawn mower, puppy and many more. A perfect blend of math, science and fun! 7/15-7/19 M-F 9a-4p $225

Journey to Middle Earth (Ages 11-16) Come explore rich history and setting of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth using the book and movie adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Create your own character using the history and lore that Tolkien has created. This is a writing intensive camp, and we will use those characters to recreate scenes from the book and movie. You will draw maps, discuss fantastical creatures, create clothing, design shields and flags and role play. Song writing, gardening, riddle competitions and making a hobbit meal will make each student feel immersed in this world. 7/15-7/19 M-F 9a-4p $175

Shining Stars Theater Camp (Ages 5-6) Come move your feet to a funky beat! Music, movement, drama and artistic expressions will be the focus of this high energy, fun camp designed to be an introductory theater camp experience. Lots of theater games, dancing, group movement and beginning acting techniques will be explored for your child to become a shining star! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/15-7/19 M-F 9a-noon $95 STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Extreme LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 9-13)

WEEK OF JULY 22 Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 7-12) Love to be in the kitchen? Growing gourmets will have the opportunity to cook and have fun! Immerse yourself in cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety, and even a little kitchen math. Students will be making gourmet sandwiches, homemade pizzas, cupcakes, pasta and more. There will be a recipe book and other goodies to take home. You won’t go hungry! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/22-7/26

M-F 9a-noon

LEGOS® + Robots + Computers = Super science fun! For students who have taken a LEGO® Robotic Camp before, students will work in pairs to use LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robotic kits. Program your robot to meet advanced challenges and design your own system. Students will also work with Solar LEGO® Energy Kits and build solar energy cars, wind turbines and a solar energy system. Bring along your enthusiasm and imagination, and we will have a blast with robotics fun! Bring your digital camera to camp. 7/22-7/26 M-F 9a-4p $225

$105

iCreate Web Computer Camp (Ages 11-15) Create your own video scrapbook, comic book, animate your own stories, stylize your images and edit videos online. Learn how to use Glogster, Animoto, Wordle, Comic Master, Blabberize, Storybird and Go Animate. Have a blast posting your creations on your own digital portfolio website! 7/22-7/26 M-F 9a-4p $185

Creative Chemistry (Ages 7-12) What do you get when you mix fun, curiosity, learning and excitement? Recipes for creative chemistry! Conjure up gum drop molecules, ice cream in a can, crystal snowflakes, water bottle rockets and other bizarre concoctions. You’ll want to do these experiments over and over again. Chemistry has never been so much fun! 7/22-7/26 M-F 9a-4p $165

Project Runway and Fashion Design (Ages 10 and Up) The ideal camp for all fashionistas where you are the star. As you know with fashion, you are either in or you are out! Start with making your own fashion inspiration board and find out what the challenge of the day will be. Learn proper sewing techniques to create your own clothing and jewelry designs. At the end of the week, show off your glamorous creations on the catwalk. Florence Dewan, chair of the Lindenwood Fashion Department and collaborator of the St. Charles Fashion Week Fashion Show will inspire you to be a top designer. 7/22-7/26 M-F 9a-4p $199

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WEEK OF JULY 29

Pop Star Dance (Ages 9-12) Get ready! Learn new moves and dance basics just like your favorite popstars. Master jazz and modern dance techniques to dynamic choreography. Design and decorate your own T-shirt to wear on the last day you as perform for your family and friends. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/22-7/26

M-F 9a-noon $95

Shoot and Score – Boys Basketball (Ages 9-14) Take your basketball game to the next level. Learn footwork, shooting, dribbling and pass techniques to become a better, more complete basketball player. Each day will include skill clinics, scrimmages and competitions. Tuition includes a T-shirt. NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/29-8/2

M-F 8a-noon $135

Clowning Around (Ages 5-8)

Minute to Win It Gym Games (Middle School) Do you love the show Minute to Win It? Have a blast playing the gym games you love along with challenges from the show. Kickball, mat ball, capture the flag, frisbee golf, blob tag, poison ball, dodgeball and more. Gym time has never been so fun! NO BEFORECARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/22-7/26 M-F 1-4p

$95

Roald Dahl’s Revolting Recipes and Wacky Stories (Ages 7-9) Roald Dahl is one of our greatest storytellers. Explore how literacy and cooking come together in this hands-on unique experience. Make an enormous crocodile, create golden tickets and make your own chocolate factory. Recipes include: peach juice, strawberry-flavored, chocolate-covered fudge and edible marshmallow pillows. Get your creative juices flowing as you create your own version of poems and stories similar to the ever-entertaining Roald Dahl. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/22-7/26

M-F 9a-noon $99

Enter the world of magic, circus, comedy and gags. Create balloon animals, learn magic tricks, work with puppets and discover how funny you can be! Discover the secrets of magic, and take home your tricks to share with family and friends. Camp taught by a professional clown of 25 years. It’s a fun week under the big top at SCC. 7/29-8/2

M-F 9a-4p $165

Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-12) Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/29-8/2

M-F 9a-noon $105

M-F 9a-noon $115

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Murder Mystery Theater Camp (Ages 11-16)

Cake Pop and Cupcake Challenge (Ages 7-12)

Develop and perform your very own murder mystery. Discuss what makes murder mysteries effective, and everyone will develop a character that you will compile into a complete production. A writing-intensive camp that will culminate in a performance of the original work on Friday.

Join us for a week of creating the hottest trends this year – cupcakes and cake pops! During this week, students will learn how to decorate a variety of different cupcakes and cake pops. in beautiful and creative ways. On the last day we will have our very own cupcake and cake pop wars, where you will be able to put in practice what you have learned all week. Each day bring home yummy treats for your friends and family! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

7/29-8/2

M-F 9a-4p $165

WEEK OF AUGUST 5

8/5-8/9

M-F 9a-noon $105

Mad Science – Mad Inventors Camp (Ages 7-12) Creative Contraption Warning! This is camp designed by you – the inventor! Each day you’ll be given a series of challenges which must be overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from the world famous inventors and the most important thing of all – your mind. With a little bit of ingenuity you’ll construct catapults and forts and then lay siege, fabricate a winning Egg Drop design, construct a dancing robot and assemble a working light saber to take home. While Thomas Edison said invention is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, this camp is 100 percent fun! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/5-8/9

M-F 9a-3p $225

Around the World in Five Days (Ages 5-12) Travel the world without leaving the campus! Each morning participants will enjoy food, art, music and activities from cultures around the world. By week’s end, your child will have traveled the world with the passport to prove it. Children will be broken into groups based on age ranges. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/5-8/9

M-F 9a-noon $105

Parents, if you are enrolled in the ESL Learner Study of U.S. Culture and Community class, call for a discount price.

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For the Ages Academic Enhancement ACT Cambridge Review

Character Development I (Ages 12 and up)

All subjects on the ACT exam are covered. A complete preparation for the ACT exam using materials developed by Cambridge Education Services. Bring a calculator. Textbook required. Bring calculator to class. Purchase textbook at the St. Charles Community College Bookstore.

Course will concentrate further on the different methods for developing character on stage. Students will analyze and rehearse scenes and learn the techniques necessary for building realistic characters. Prerequisite: two years of playreading.

7/24-9/4

6-9p

6/6-6/27 Th

6-7:30p

$49

$125

NEW! Theater Games (Ages 11 and Up) College Preparatory Math Course is for students who cannot test into or pass MAT 096, who want to review the core subjects of mathematics or improve their techniques and problem solving skills. Each student works at his own pace and the number of modules required will depend on each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current level of ability and the time and effort put into the class. Class is broken into four units: number sense, arithmetic, pre-algebra and word problems. Class has an optional lab on Thursdays from 5-6p, one hour before class starts. 6/4-7/25 T 6-8p Th 5-8p

$139

Develop skills through the use of theater games. Develop or increase creativity and stage presence by role playing, creation of imaginary characters, mini scene development and physical movement games. Whether you are new to theater or have been acting for years, this class will build confidence in a fun way. 6/6-6/27 Th

Learn drawing and basic watercolor skills in a class for beginning artists. Practice drawing and learn to add watercolor to your artwork. Students should wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Introductory Theater Workshop I (Ages 8-10) Introductory class for theater students includes definitions of stage and theater areas, basic acting and diction exercises, stage movement and auditioning techniques. Class size is limited. 6 -7:30p

10a-noon $59

Youth

$49

Drawing and Watercolor Painting (Ages 8-14)

7/13-7/27 S

6/4-6/25

7:30-9p

$49

Introductory Theater Workshop I (Ages 11 and Up) Class consists of detailed work in stage direction, stage presence, diction and vocal performance studies and makeup expertise. Minimum age 11 years old or consent of the director.

Plus 50 Learn the Harmonica Have fun learning this unique and versatile instrument. Learn many great folk songs while impressing your family and friends. The 10-hole C diatonic harmonica is used. Harmonica and book provided with class. 6/3-6/17 M

7-8p

$39

6/4-6/25 T 7:30-9p $49

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Modified Aerobics A gentler approach to the typical fitness class. Choreographed dance moves are set to a variety of music. Hand weights, body bars, balls and bands tone the muscles, while stretching adds to your flexibility. Great class if you’re new to exercise or just getting back to it. 6/3-7/24 M/W 8-8:50a

$65

NEW! Financial ABCs of Conservative Retirement Planning Gain a fundamental working knowledge of the principles of conservative retirement planning. Discover varied aspects, such as changes in planning paradigms, history of markets, impact of bear markets, retirement budgeting and aspects of financial decisions using the ABC Planning Model. Increase your awareness of risk in the markets as well as possible asset allocation models to help manage exposure to risk. All workbook materials included. 6/4-6/18 T

6:30-8:30p $75

Class held at St. Charles County Arts Council in WingHaven. 10a-noon $75 7/11-7/25 Th

Boomers on the Boardwalk! Experience life, laughter and learning in these classes designed especially for our 50+ students. Are you looking for a way to make an affordable, quick and easy gift and want to have some fun and meet new friends who also enjoy being creative? Enroll in all three classes and save money! Taught by Fran Null, artist and retired art teacher. All classes meet at the St. Charles County Arts Council in WingHaven. Individual dates and times below

$75

Beautiful, Beautiful Baskets

Creative Paper Crafting

Love baskets but cringe at the price tag? Learn the basic techniques of weaving using round and flat reeds to create your own unique hand-woven cut flower basket with handle.

Discover how to make beautiful origami gift boxes, flowers and embellishments. This is an exciting art that is not only unique, but also will save you money when you learn how easy it is to make your own decorations and boxes. Paperfolding techniques will be taught, and all materials will be provided.

7/13

9a-noon $29

Simple Stitchery

8/3

Create pin cushions and decorations on felt. Learn how to coordinate threads and colors, and learn various types of stitchery. All materials will be provided.

Braided Rug

7/20

9a-noon $29

Put a new twist on Grandma’s rug! Create an updated version of a traditional braided rug using cotton material to match your home décor. Joyce Wiley will take you back in time with this timehonored craft. Bring two yards of cotton material. 6/12-6/19 W 6/15-6/22 S

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9a-noon $29

6-9p 11a-2p

$45 $45

Special Events & Trips Lunch/Dinner Theater

Day Trips Ragtime Roadtrip Sedalia played an important role in the musical development of ragtime great Scott Joplin and is now home to the annual Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. Travel with us, and spend the day enjoying the sounds, sights and foods of the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. First, explore the festival at your leisure enjoying musical performances and dancing. Next, enjoy lunch on your own before rejoining the group to listen to the Legacy of Scott Joplin concert. After the concert, gather at Fitters Restaurant for a delicious dinner before heading home. Last day to cancel is 5/18. 6/8

8a-9p

$119

A Meal to Remember! Do you love great food and great company? Join us as we eat our way through a progressive mystery dinner at first class St. Louis eating establishments. Trip will include four stops to complete a four course meal – appetizers, salad, entree and delicious dessert. Does not include alcoholic beverages. (These can be purchased on your own.) Actual locations will be a surprise, but we’ll give you a clue on the fare. Mangia! Last day to cancel is 7/18. 7/25

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Set in ancient Rome, this fast-paced and outrageous show is one of the funniest musicals ever written. Comedy reigns supreme when a thoroughly disarming slave named Pseudolous schemes to gain his freedom by helping his master’s son get the girl he desires. What ensues is a riot of mistaken identities, plot twists, remarkable coincidences and slapstick comic routines which blend classic Roman comedy with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. Add Stephen Sondheim’s wonderfully witty music, some hilarious dance numbers and familiar stock characters, and you will be laughing all the way home. Lunch/dinner will be served before the show in the College Center Rotunda. 7/24 7/26 7/28

W F Su

6-10p $25 6:30-10p $25 12:30-4p $22

Th 4-10p $69

Walk to End Alzheimer's Sept. 28, 2013 | 8 a.m.-noon | SCC Campus | Red Parking Lot For more information, visit www.alz.org. Visit www.alz.org/stl. • Click on the Walk to End Alzheimers link. • Choose a walk site. • Click on the start a team, join a team or walk as an individual button and the walk website will take you step-by-step through the registration process. Questions about registering on-line? Call 800-272-3900. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Creativity

Art Open Artists Studio

NEW! Wine & Art â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paint Your Pet

Are you a current or former Continuing Education art student? Our studio is open for you! Use this time to complete your current art project at your own pace in this self-guided class. Collaborate with other artists while enhancing your artistic ability. Prerequisite: Must be a current or former Continuing Education art student.

Join us for this unique and very individualized painting adventure, as you create a masterpiece of your favorite pet. You send us a digital (jpeg) photo of your pet, then our artist will sketch it to a canvas that you will paint in class. Our artist will work with you to mix the right shades of colors to use to paint your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s features. Bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, and we will supply appetizers. Class held at the St. Charles County Arts Council. Must be 21 years old to attend.

6/17-7/22 M

6-9p

$36

Introduction to Oil Painting

6/28

6-9:30p

$69

Art lovers and beginners welcome! Internationally known artist Ron Hauser will guide you in traditional and contemporary methods as you apply your first brush strokes to canvas to create your masterpiece. Using oil media you will explore basic design, color, form and space on a canvas. Bring a favorite photo or magazine picture to work from. 7/11-8/15 W

6-9p

$149

NEW! Introduction to Acrylic Painting Discover the vibrant, beautiful techniques of acrylic painting to create your own paintings. Learn the aesthetics of light, color theory, values, composition and perspective. You will be painting a small canvas to create a variety of paintings. A great way to de-stress and learn a new exciting medium! 6/6-6/27 Th

6:30-8:30p $69

Experiential Drawing: Mark Making With a Mixed-Media Approach Dust off your drawing materials and take part in this unique art class! Explore lively drawing techniques with some new approaches. Emphasis is on the process of drawing using mixed media on a variety of surfaces. Pencil, crayons, pastels, watercolor, acrylics and ink mediums will be explored. 6/4-6/25 T

6-9p

$99

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NEW! Wine Glass Painting Want to stand out at your next party? Discover how to embellish your wine glass! Let us teach you the techniques of painting on glass and selecting a design and colors. What a perfect opportunity to get away with a friend or your sweetheart for a creative night out! Bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Our glasses and paint, your wine, one fun time! Must be 21 years old to attend. Class held at the St. Charles County Arts Council. 6/14

6:30-9p

$39

Introduction to Ceramics Come ready to get your hands dirty, and express your creative side in a fun and relaxed environment! Conquer basic construction skills, including pinch pots, coil building, slab construction, throwing on a potter’s wheel and a variety of methods for glazing and firing your next project. $35 supply fee payable with tuition. 6/15-8/17 S

12:30-3:30p $165

Crafts & Hobbies Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Discover the basics of your machine, how to care for it, choosing needles and thread, using the presser foot, and other important tips. Prepares you for all types of sewing. Participants must bring their own sewing machine. 6/3

M 6-9:30p $39

Advanced Ceramics Get thrown into the next level of ceramics! Master the art of wheel-thrown pottery. Building on the techniques learned in the introductory class, create three large-scale projects using a combination of creative techniques. $35 supply fee payable with tuition. Prerequisite: Introduction to Ceramics or instructor permission. 6/15-8/17 S

NEW! Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine – Part 2 Explore the various stitches and how to use them in your practical and decorative sewing. Discover some of the basics techniques used by the pros in creating clothing and décor. 6/10

12:30-3:30p $165

7/11-7/25 Th 6-8p

6-9:30p

$39

For sewing classes, sewing machines are available to rent for $5 unless otherwise noted.

NEW! Project Arts Funding Do you have a great creative idea, but no funding? Learn how to fund your creative projects and ideas from films, games, music, art, design, dance, technology and everything in-between. You will have total artistic control of your project and get the financial support you don’t have to repay. We will survey 45 sources of money and the submission process. As a class, we will design a project and apply for funding (this may include a video tape.) Bring a laptop with video editing software loaded and a digital camera.

Quilt as You Go Use a sewing machine to create a small quilt by constructing individual blocks that are sewn together. Learn a fool-proof method to make and sew on the binding. You will be finishing a 45 x 45-inch quilt using the repeat of the same block. This method can also be used on large quilts. Students must bring own machine or rent one from SCC. 7/8

6-9:30p

$45

NEW! Emergency Sewing Need a quick fix to a hem, or to shorten your slacks or skirt, or just tired of paying a fortune for professional work? Then this is the class for you! 6/17

6-9p

$35

Mark your calendar for the Continuing Education Art Extravaganza. July 22 – Aug. 3, 2013 Gallery, Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building

Artists’ Reception: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 3, 2013

Calling all current and past students and instructors! STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

St. Charles County Arts Council SCC is proud to announce its partnership with the St. Charles County Arts Council to provide high quality arts and cultural classes and experiences to the community. Classes, workshops and events will be held at the Arts Council Lillian Yahn Gallery in WingHaven located next to the library. Class sizes will be kept small in order to give students individual attention. We hope you will share our enthusiasm about this exciting new partnership and will attend some classes at this new site! Whether you are a senior, adult or child, there will be something fun and inspirational for you. For complete descriptions and to register, go to stchas.edu/learnforlife.

Project Arts Funding Do you have a great creative idea, but no funding? Learn how to fund your creative projects and ideas from films, games, music, art, design, dance, technology and everything in-between. You will have total artistic control of your project and get the financial support you don't have to repay. 6-8 p.m. July 11-25 – $45 Wine Glass Painting Want to stand out at your next party? Discover how to embellish your wine glass! Let us teach you the techniques of painting on glass and selecting a design and colors. What a perfect opportunity to get away with a friend or your sweetheart for a creative night out! Bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. 6:30-9 p.m. June 14 – $39 Experiential Drawing: Mark Making With a Mixed-Media Approach Dust off your drawing materials and take part in this unique art class! Emphasis is on the process of drawing using mixed media on a variety of surfaces. 6-9 p.m. June 4-25 – $99

Wine & Art: Paint Your Pet Join us for this unique and very individualized painting adventure, as you create a masterpiece of your favorite pet. You send us a digital (jpeg) photo of your pet, then our artist will sketch it to a canvas that you will paint in class. Our artist will work with you to mix the right shades of colors to use to paint your pet’s features. Bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, and we will supply appetizers. 6-9:30 p.m. June 28 – $69 Young Artists Camp (Ages 5-6) Get ready for fun! Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug books will be the inspiration as we create art projects based on his colorful books. Sculpt a favorite character or animal with paper mache, design a mobile for the garden, eat a fruit caterpillar and more. 9 a.m.-noon June 24-28 – $105 Make a Movie in 48 Hours An intense and exciting experience to conceive, write, film and edit a story in two days inspired by the 48-Hour Film Competition. Each group makes a seven minute or less film in a genre selected by a draw and contains three specific elements: a main character, a prop and a quotation. 4-7 p.m. Aug 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug 11 – $59 Financial ABCs of Conservative Retirement Planning Gain a fundamental working knowledge of the principles of conservative retirement planning. Discover varied aspects, such as changes in planning paradigms, history of markets, impact of bear markets, retirement budgeting and aspects of financial decisions using the ABC Planning Model. 10 a.m.-noon July 11-25 – $75

For complete descriptions and to register, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Ballroom III – Foxtrot II

Dance

6/18-8/6 T 8-9p

A lifetime investment in fun and wellness, dance is a great way to get exercise without working out! Students are instructed to enroll with a partner.

Ballroom III – Rumba II

$48

6/19-8/7 W 5:50-6:50p $48

Ballroom IV – Amalgamation of Dance ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY. Students are instructed to enroll with a partner. 6/30-8/18 Su 4:10-5:10p $48

Imperial Swing Basic I 6/18-8/6 T 6:55-7:55p $48 6/20-8/15 Th 6:55-7:55p $48 6/30-8/18 Su 2-3p $48

Imperial Swing Basic II Social Dance instructors Stan Mayer and Linda Landwehr Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 6/17-8/5 M 6:55-7:55p $48 6/19-8/7 W 6:55-7:55p $48 6/30-8/18 Su 12:55-1:55p $48

6/18-8/6 T 9:05-10:05p $48 6/20-8/15 Th 8-9p $48

Imperial Swing Basic III (Lindy) 6/30-8/18 Su 3:05-4:05p $48

West Coast Swing I and II 6/19-8/7 W 8-9p

Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 6/17-8/5 M 5:50-6:50p $48 6/19-8/7 W 9:05-10:05p $48

Line Dance (variety) 6/17-8/5 M

9:05-10:05p $48

Ballroom III – Tango I

Jitterbug Swing I and II

6/17-8/5 M 8-9p

6/20-8/15 Th

$48

9:05-10:05p $48

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Belly Dance Summer Drills – Level 3 For the experienced belly dance student. Four-week intensive review of Level 3 technique. Prerequisite: Must have completed one 12-week session in the spring or fall. 6/8-6/29 S 8/3-8/24 S

3:30-4:30p $29 3:30-4:30p $29

Music Belly Dance instructor Nisaa, Heather D. Ward The following classes are geared for students who have completed one of Heather’s 12-week sessions either in the spring or fall. These four week intensive review classes will keep you from getting rusty over the summer!

Instant Guitar for Busy Adults and Teens Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply can’t find the time? In just a few hours you can learn the basic chords to start playing along with your favorite tunes. Bring your acoustic guitar. Workbook and practice DVD included. 6/12

6:30-9:30p $59

Principles of Professional Songwriting

Belly Dance Summer Drills – Level 1 Four-week intensive review of the basics of Level 1 technique. Prerequisite: Must have completed one 12-week session in the spring or fall. 6/8-6/29 S 10:30-11:30a $29 8/3-8/24 S 10:30-11:30a $29

Belly Dance Summer Drills – Level 1A

Have you ever wanted to write your own songs? Delve into what makes songs a hit, study popular songs and music theory while learning the craft and art of songwriting. Workbook included. 6/26

6:30-9:30p $59

Learn the Harmonica

This course offers more challenging drills and combinations to students with a strong foundation in basic technique. Prerequisite: Must have completed one 12-week session in the spring or fall.

Have fun learning this unique and versatile instrument. Learn many great folk songs while impressing your family and friends. The 10-hole C diatonic harmonica is used. Harmonica and book provided with class.

6/8-6/29 S 8/3-8/24 S

6/3-6/17 M

11:45a-12:45p $29 11:45a-12:45p $29

7-8p

$39

Belly Dance Summer Drills – Level 2 Four-week intensive review of Level 2 technique. Prerequisite: Must have completed one 12-week session in the spring or fall. 6/8-6/29 S 1-2p 8/3-8/24 S 1-2p

$29 $29

Belly Dance Summer Drills – Level 2A This course offers more challenging drills and combinations to students with a strong foundation in technique beyond a beginner level. Prerequisite: Must have completed one 12-week session in the spring or fall. 6/8-6/29 S 2:15-3:15p 8/3-8/24 S 2:15-3:15p 19

$29 $29

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Photography NEW! Make a Movie in 48 Hours Grab a group of friends and make a movie! An intense and exciting experience to conceive, write, film and edit a story in two days inspired by the 48-Hour Film Competition. The rules are simple. Each group makes a film that last seven minutes or less in a genre selected by a draw and contains three specific elements: a main character, a prop and a quotation. Bring a digital camera. Held at St. Charles County Arts Council. 8/9-8/11 F 4-7p S 8am-4p Su 9a-5p

$59

Recreation & Fitness Fitness Cardio Core Strength

Beginning Cardio Kickboxing

A blend of cardio, yoga, pilates and strength training using a stability ball. This class is done using the Swiss ball.

The latest for muscle conditioning and cardiovascular endurance. Time interval drills training using martial arts and boxing moves.

6/5-7/29 M/W Noon-12:50p $95 $95 6/5-7/29 M/W 6-6:50p

6/3-7/24 M/W 7-7:50p $95 6/4-7/25 T/Th Noon-12:50p $95

Muscle Conditioning Stationary muscle strengthening moves to define and sculpt muscles. Uses body ball, body bars, mat work, hand weights and resistance bands. 6/5-7/29

M/W 3-3:50p

$95

Basic Pilates-Contrology

Step and Muscle Conditioning Using the step platform, challenge the cardiovascular system and then turn to bands and weights to tone the muscles. 6/5-7/29

M/W 4:30-5:20p

Sticky exercise mats (available in the SCC Bookstore) are required in ALL pilates and yoga classes.

$95

While considering individual levels, skills for coordination of body strength and mental awareness are taught to develop the inner balance needed by all in this classical mat class. 5/30-7/11 T/Th 5:30-6:20p 6/3-7/10 M/W 1-1:50p 7/15-8/21 M/W 1-1:50p 7/16-8/22 T/Th 5:30-6:20p

$75 $75 $75 $75

Beginning Yoga Hatha Yoga is the practice of meditation, stretching and breathing. Posture allows you to gain flexibility, tone muscles and enjoy the flow of breath within your body. Create a more fluid body, open mind and release tension from your muscles. 6/4-7/23 T 7-8:15p $75 6/6-8/1 Th 6:30-7:45p $75

Basic Strengthening Yoga

Stretch and Strengthen Class is based on yoga, Pilates and dance for conditioning the total body. Emphasis is on core training and proper breathing. Incorporates the use of balls, mats, body bars and hand weights. 6/5-7/29 M/W 9-9:50a

$95

Learn the basics, and understand how breathing and postures are linked together when used in action. Teaches proper alignment and lengthens the spine. This gentle approach eases you into fitness and flexibility. Special instruction will be given to those focusing on a stronger back. 6/1-7/20 S 8:30-9:45a

$75

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NEW! Simple Steps to a Healthier You Have you declared that this is the year to start a healthier lifestyle? Discover simple steps on how you can eat well, stay full and satisfied, increase your activity, and improve your sleep and stress levels, all through small changes that can make a big impact! Be prepared to sample new foods. Wellness can be flexible, fun and free of denial and deprivation. 5/30-6/27 Th

6-7:30p

$75

Beyond Beginning/Intermediate Yoga A more in-depth study of yoga; refining techniques and postures, enhancing core strength, integrating meditation and breath work into a vinyasa flow. Prerequisite: One beginning yoga session. 6/6-8/1

6:30-7:45p $75

Fitness Dance Zumba The latest craze in exercise, learn fun Latin dance steps to create an exhilarating aerobic workout. Based on interval training â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a very effective way of working out your whole body while having fun! 6/5-7/29

M/W 10-10:50a $95

Become a Personal Trainer ... Personal Trainer Certification There is a shortage of personal trainers in the workforce. Come join this fun field and be a part of what ABCnews.com states is the fourth-hottest job in the United States. Course is made up of 16 hours of lecture, 16 hours of practical training and a 30-hour internship. Topics include biomechancis, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. The National Exam is held on the ninth week. CPR/ AED needed to receive certification. Textbook required. Call to order and start reading immediately 888-3309487 witseducation.com Class meets in CC 106 on Tuesdays, and CC 203 on Thursdays. 6/4-7/25

T/Th

7-9p

$675

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Rec Certification Hunter Education Learn safe hunting practices and outdoor ethics (mandatory for anyone born after January 1967). Must be at least 11 years old to be certified; ages 15 or younger are required to bring parent/guardian and proof of age. Parent must pay $5 registration fee also. Participants should bring a #2 pencil, black ink pen and highlighter pen. Registration needs to be done first through the Department of Conservation. To complete this step, log onto: http://my.register-ed. com/panel/statelanding.MO. Click on St. Louis area and choose the class you’re attending. This must be done seven days prior to class! No Internet access? Call Busch Conservation Area (636-441-4554). Registration closes seven days prior to start date. 5/18-5/19 S/Su 9a-4p 7/13-7/14 S/Su 9a-4p 8/17-8/18 S/Su 9a-4p

$5 $5 $5

Sports Beginning Tennis I for Adults Did you know playing tennis increases flexibility, coordination and balance? What a great way to beat the winter blahs! Learn how to play tennis from the pros at West James Tennis Club. Covers the basics of playing tennis, forehand, backhand, serve and scoring of a game are all covered. Held at West James Courts in St. Charles. Bring tennis racquet and wear athletic shoes. 6/4-7/9

7:30-8:30p $95

Beginning Tennis II for Adults Playing tennis is a great way to improve your health, and it is so versatile you can play anywhere. Designed for the student who has taken a beginning class or who could benefit from additional lessons. The pros at West James Tennis Club will show you how you can improve your game. Forehand, backhand, serving, volleying, lobs, overhead and doubles strategies will be covered. Held at West James Courts. Bring tennis racquet and athletic shoes. 7/16-8/20 T

7:30-8:30p $95

Outdoors NEW! Let’s Take a Hike! Looking to get active in an unconventional way? Join us on an 8-mile hike at the Weldon Spring Conservation Area - Lewis Trail. Experience breathtaking views from atop the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River during lunch break. Learn basic navigating skills with and without a map. Meet at Lewis and Clark Trail. 6/1

8:30a-1:30p $35

NEW! Run Your Best 5K Have you been contemplating running a 5K? Whether new to running or looking to achieve a new personal record, this class will help you master the knowledge all runners need. This eight-week training program will reinforce how to avoid injuries, how to maximize your performance and how to achieve your best. Be ready for the fall running season! 6/5-7/24 W 6-7:15p

$49

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Lifestyle Culinary Cooking for Life Series

NEW! Fabulous Vacation and Camping Foods

Food is one of life’s great pleasures. Mastering the principles of great cooking can help you make dishes that deliver deliciousness without the calories and fat. Come explore with us – your taste buds will be happy. Enroll in all three classes and save!

Looking for some inspiration on what types of food to take to your summer cabin, vacation rental, or campground? From breakfast, to lunch, to dinner, you will be able to try your hand at creating some easy to make recipes. We will be making eggs in a Ziploc bag, taco salad in a bag, shrimp boil and a multitude of other items. Yum! Class held at Old Town Spice Shoppe in St. Charles.

Individual dates and times below

$119

6/18

That’s Not a Flapjack! Create a simple but delicious crepe batter you can make in minutes from ingredients that everyone has on hand. This French delicacy is extremely versatile, as it can be filled with virtually anything – fruits, pudding, mousse for desserts as well as vegetables and meats for dinner. 6/13

6-8p

$45

If you enjoy the mouth-watering taste of strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and other summer fruit – you will love creating these smile producing soups. Very easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, a dessert or even for breakfast. Your taste buds will find it delicious! 7/18

6-8p

$45

Oh, My Gosh! The Bus Is Coming! Before you know it you will be balancing school work, basketball practice and piano lessons. To keep the stamina of your munchkin up to speed, discover how to create wholesome, tasty, 30-minute meals. Get dinner on the table in a hurry with this extensive collection of pasta tosses, chicken dinners, beef entrees, seven-ingredient recipes – you name it, we’ve got the recipes you need to save weeknight dinners. 8/15

6-8p

$45

6:30-8:30p $45

NEW! No Fuss BBQ Rubs and Marinades Let Carol help take the mystery out of what goes into making some of the best barbecue in St. Charles County! Learn the difference between rubs and marinades and sample different flavors and blends. Take home tips and recipes as well as rubs you make in class. Class held at Old Town Spice Shoppe in St. Charles. 7/2

Sweet Soup?

6:30-8:30p $45

Beyond the 12 Spices on Your Spice Rack In a rut and need to spice it up? Look beyond your traditional spices and taste a broader array of savory herbs and spices to enhance your cooking. Come see, smell and taste! 7/23

6:30-8:30p $45

NEW! Salad, Salad, Salad Summertime is the best time for lighter meals, picnics and food on the go. Discover greens other than just lettuce, special blends and dressings for various fruit salads, and a new twist for pasta salads. Come prepared to create and sample new blends and dressings. Class held at Old Town Spice Shoppe in St. Charles. 8/6

6:30-8:30p $45

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History/Special Interest

Language

NEW! The United States Constitution

Basic Sign Communication

The Constitution is the basis for the United States federal government. Join this lively discussion and develop your own understanding of this significant document which was developed over 200 years ago and still stands today as a guideline for our federal government in this independent nation. Review the original Articles of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Amendments over the past 200 years.

Learn the manual alphabet and basic signs and participate in activities that increase recognition of signs learned. Textbook required. Children under age 15 must enroll with a parent/guardian.

8/6-13

Designed to help the ESL learners be successful in American life, community, work and school. Each day will focus on a different aspect of American culture, to include getting help when you need it (medical care and emergency services), health and wellness, community resources, social etiquette, work and school expectations and what to do for fun. Credit students will be required to complete assignments/ assessments for successful completion (not required for students taking as non-credit).

6:30-9:30p $39

NEW! Crime Prevention: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be the Next Victim Crime prevention is crucial in your everyday life. One out of every three women will be a victim of crime in their lifetime. Discover how to be aware at all times and how to create deterrents as a prevention against becoming a victim of crime. 7/16

6:30-8:30p $25

6/10-7/15 M

Organize Your Papers Do you let your mail sit in the mailbox for days because you dread having to deal with it? Are countertops piling up and filing cabinets filled with outdated papers? Master the paper monster by identifying different types of paper and how to organize them efficiently! 6/11

6-8p

Uncover shopping deals to save money on everything from entertainment, vacations, prescriptions, food, clothing and services. Discover ways to save big money and become a more effective and efficient consumer. Spend money wisely. 6/8

10a-noon $25

M-F 9a-noon $60

Also available as 1 credit hour class. Register for ESL 299, or speak to Dawn Huffman for more information. Send your child to camp while you are in class! Discounts available for participants of An ESL Learners Study of US Culture and Community (see page 11).

Life Improvement

$25

NEW! Savvy Shoppers

$79

ESL Learners Study of U.S. Culture and Community

8/5-8/9

Home & Garden

6-8:30p

Developing Your Psychic Abilities I Are you psychic? Awaken the power within you! Whether developing your natural skills for more awareness or pursuing a new career, this course will heighten your senses and expand your awareness. 6/4-7/9

6-8p

$89

Developing Your Psychic Abilities II A fast track guide to enhancing your gifts. Develop your abilities while learning advanced techniques used by psychics worldwide. From precognition to remote-viewing and beyond, learn valuable ways to utilize psychic abilities. Prerequisite: Psychic Development I. 7/16-8/20 T

6-8p

$89

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NEW! Master Your Household Schedules

Strategies for Estate Planning

Are you having trouble coordinating your family’s schedules? Learn time management skills and strategies to master your home and family’s schedules. Simplify your life!

Wills, Revocable Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, TOD and POD, the dangers of joint tenancy, life insurance, gifts to minors, avoiding probate, estate taxes, family business concerns and more. Taught by local attorney Jim Borchers.

6/25

6-8p

$25

6/11-6/18 T

NEW! Simple Steps to a Healthier You Have you declared that this is the year to start a healthier lifestyle? Discover simple steps on how you can eat well, stay full and satisfied, increase your activity and improve your sleep and stress levels, all through small changes that can make a big impact! Be prepared to sample new foods. Wellness can be flexible, fun, and free of denial and deprivation. 5/30-6/27 Th

6-7:30p

6:30-9p

$35

Caring for the Aging: Be Prepared Caregiving can be a demanding but truly rewarding experience. Learn about the consequences of caregiving and the types of care and options available. Discover legal and financial consideration and helpful planning tips. 8/12

6-7:30p

$25

$75

NEW! Life Planning: Create a Road Map for Your Life Think for a moment about where your life is headed; is it where you want it to be? If you think there has to be more than this, or “I’m too stressed, distracted, and hyper-extended to even think that far ahead,” this course is for you. A Certified Life Coach will help you create a personal life plan that will give you the tools to free up your mind and your time, minimize distractions, prioritize goals, and get the important things done in life. 6/4-6/25 T

6:30-8:30p $75

Money NEW! Financial ABCs of Conservative Retirement Planning Gain a fundamental working knowledge of the principles of conservative retirement planning. Discover varied aspects, such as changes in planning paradigms, history of markets, impact of bear markets, retirement budgeting and aspects of financial decisions using the ABC Planning Model. Increase your awareness of risk in the markets as well as possible asset allocation models to help manage exposure to risk. All workbook materials included. 6/4-6/18 T

6:30-8:30p $75

Class held at St. Charles County Arts Council in WingHaven. 7/11-7/25 Th 10a-noon $75

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ancial instructor

Wally Obremski, fin

Financial Literacy – Know How to Make Your Dreams a Reality You have invested a lot of effort to get to where you are. Now learn the the necessary skills to get the most out of your efforts! Learn the fundamentals of managing your personal finances, establishing credit, buying a home and reaching your financial goals. From creating a budget and tracking expenses to developing credit, learn more about what kinds of financial products exist and how to utilize them properly. 7/16-7/23 T

6:30 -9p

$25

Personal Computing Computer students are encouraged to bring a USB jump drive to class to save work for reference at home. Our computer guarantee: If you need a refresher or additional classroom time, you may repeat the identical class at no charge for up to one year. Limited seats are available. Standard refund policy applies – you must have attended the class to use the guarantee. Because of the limited number of guarantee “refresher” seats available, you cannot reschedule a refresher class. If you register to repeat a class and do not attend, you forfeit your right to further refresher classes. Please check your schedule carefully before scheduling refresher classes.

Beginner’s Guide to Computers Don’t be left behind in the digital age. Become acquainted and comfortable with your computer. Get started with the alphabetic keyboard, how to use the mouse, navigate the Internet, basic email accounts, basic word processing and become familiar with today’s most popular software. 7/17-8/7 W

6:30-9:30p $79

Microsoft Windows 7 Discover how to customize everything on your computer. Start with the basics of how to use Windows, how to log onto the workstation, tour the desktop, Start menu, Taskbar and standard icons. Be a pro in no time! 8/1-8/22 Th

6:30-9:30p $89

Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator is the program of choice for many graphic artists. Learn to optimize your workspace, draw and manipulate artwork, create professional logos with type effects and color. Produce extraordinary graphics for your jobs in print, video and for the Web. Textbook required. 6/6-6/27 Th

6:30-9:30p $95

Adobe InDesign Create sophisticated page layouts for print publishing. Get innovative with the work area, tools and palettes. Learn to set up a document, work with color, text, graphics, images and prepare for printing. Jump start your design career! Textbook required. 7/9-7/30 T

6:30-9:30p $95

Adobe Photoshop – Part 1 Make your digital images come alive! Learn about layout, panels, tools, filters, adjustments, edging, brushes, masking and formats. Textbook optional. 6/4-6/25 T

6:30-9:30p $95

Photoshop Elements – The First Step Take the first steps and make your photos come alive! Correct and enhance photographs, organize a growing collection of digital photos and share your work online and in print. Discover the key features of this comprehensive image organization and photo enhancement application. 8/6-8/27 T

6:30-9:30p $89

Microsoft Outlook 2010 Take advantage of Outlook and organize your busy life! Learn the most efficient ways to communicate, schedule meetings, organize email, set up calendars, journal, create and use task lists and manage contacts. 6/3-6/24 M

6:30-9:30p $89

Microsoft Publisher 2010 Create brochures, letterhead, invitations, postcards, greeting cards, newsletters and simple Web pages using Publisher. 6/5-6/12 W

6:30-9:30p $69

Microsoft Access 2010 Create, edit and manage a database. Customize tables and fields, add and delete records, and perform simple queries. 6/24-7/8

M/W 6:30-9:30p $125

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Let your company pay for your class! Have your company contact our office at 636-922-8233 to register you and provide approval for payment, or you can be registered online using a credit card at stchas.edu/learnforlife.

Microsoft Excel in a Day 2010 Short on time? Get it done in a day! Track, organize and analyze data. Topics include shortcuts, creating, saving, editing, copying, moving, basic formulas and formatting. 5/30

Th 9a-4p $75

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

Microsoft Excel in a Day Advanced 2010

Use Microsoft PowerPoint to entertain, inform, sell or motivate. Make your next presentation on your own. Prerequisite: Windows experience and keyboarding ability.

Get the most out of your Excel spreadsheets by using functions, formulas, working with lists, automating tasks with macros, sharing worksheets with other programs, pivot tables and what-if analysis. Prerequisite: Excel in a Day.

6/20-7/2 T/Th 6:30-9:30p $89

6/6

9a-4p

$75

QuickBooks Fundamentals Accurately manage your financial data. Conquer invoicing, receiving payments, making purchases, entering bills, paying bills, banking, paying employees, viewing reports, backing up files and printing. Prior knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping is helpful. Textbook required. 6/15-6/29 Sa

8:30a-12:30p

$95

Microsoft Excel Series

Microsoft Excel 2010 Module III

Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application used by employers today. Confidently navigate the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environment and discover how to use this powerful tool. From designing your spreadsheet to advanced formulas, we have a handson module for you! Enroll in a class from each module and save. Individual dates and times below.

Learn to efficiently manage a workbook, perform calculations using functions and formulas, how to sort your data and data ranges. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience.

Tuition $149

For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals, creating and saving information, navigating a worksheet, entering information and editing. M T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Excel 2010 Module II Master formatting a worksheet, using document themes and creating and working with charts and gridlines. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience. 6/5 7/18 8/14 27

M T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Excel 2010 Module IV

Microsoft Excel 2010 Module I

6/3 7/16 8/12

6/10 7/23 8/19

W Th W

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

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Working with tables and creating PivotTables Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience. 6/12 7/25 8/21

W Th W

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Excel 2010 Module V Effortlessly analyze data creating scenarios, work with the Web, external data and make the most of macros. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience. 6/17 7/30 8/26

M T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Word Series Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing application on the market. This powerful program will allow you to create professionallooking content quickly. Develop simple documents by changing fonts, underlining, centering, indenting, cutting and pasting and using more advanced features: headers, footers, tables, templates, mail merge, macros, table of contents, footnotes and much more. Enroll in a class from each module and save! Individual dates and times below. Tuition: $149

Microsoft Word 2010 Module I

Microsoft Word 2010 Module III Add a creative piece to your flyers with shapes and pictures, WordArt, SmartArt and charts. Discover how easy it is to work with tables. Prerequisite: Module I or previous experience. 6/4 7/29

T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Word 2010 Module IV Perform a mail merge, create outlines, long documents and references. Properly use document collaboration tools and collaborating with other programs. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience.

For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals, understand the ribbon, create and save documents and work with text.

6/6 7/31

5/28 7/22

Microsoft Word 2010 Module V

T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Word 2010 Module II Conquer formatting characters, paragraphs, lines, spacing, margins and pages. Learn to apply themes and styles for that professional look. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience. 5/30 7/24

Th W

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Work with templates, forms, Web pages and more advanced features. Prerequisite: Module I or prior experience. 6/11 8/5

T M

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Microsoft Office Certificate To remain competitive in today’s workforce, employees must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of many key software applications. This certificate will assist you with upgrading your current skills and learning new ones.

Prerequisites:

• •

Knowledge of computers Beginning Computer Keyboarding or the ability to type 20 words per minute.

To earn the certificate, student must complete the following required courses:

• • • • • •

Microsoft Word (all 5 modules) Microsoft Excel (all 5 modules) Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Outlook

Classes are taught by practicing professionals who emphasize real-world skills that can be immediately applied to the workplace.

Top reasons adults enroll in the Microsoft Office Certificate Program:

• • • •

Acquire new technical skills Update and enhance job skills Retrain for a new career Increase earning potential

All classes are WIA fund approved.

Culminating project and final exam: $169 (Required to receive certificate)

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Create Websites Instantly Did you know there’s a quick and easy way to design your own website? Create a free website without programming knowledge or cost of additional software. Best thing is it’s absolutely user friendly. Include photos, video, and animation. Who knew creating a Web page could be so simple? 7/11-7/18 Th

6:30-9:30p $69

NEW! Facebook Basics

NEW! iPad for Business

Feeling left out because all your friends and family are sharing on Facebook without you? Learn step by step how to set up your account, set your security settings, and start posting photos and sharing what you are doing. Discover ways to be secure in this digital world so only those you want to see have access. Create your own Facebook group.

Not using your new device to its fullest potential? Learn some of the best apps to keep up to date with your calendars and contacts, organize your folders for easy access, and easy note taking skills. Find out where that PDF you downloaded went to, easy ways to print, and how to share files. Stay up to date with the latest in social media.

7/8-7/15 M

6/19-6/26 W

6:30-8:30p $49

NEW! Blogging With WordPress

Computer Tutoring

There are more to blogs than just words! Discover creative ways to customize your website with unique themes and plug-ins. Learn how to write and publish posts, choose a catchy theme, add your videos and photos and create that awesome page that everyone wants to read.

Receive one-on-one computer tutoring from a qualified Continuing Education instructor. Tutoring session is three hours. Lesson time is arranged between instructor and student.

8/6-8/22 M

7-9p

6/3

By Appointment

$149

$79

Online Learning Google Analytics If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. Understand all the key techniques and how to use website analytics using the world-standard Google Analytics, a free online tool. Learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) for your online advertising. Course offered online July 1-26 $195. 1.6 CEUs Facebook for Business Find out what goes on behind the scenes on Facebook Pages and how to increase the chances that your message is seen and acted on. Discover new tools and proven techniques to increase business and expand your reach. Discuss how to adapt your marketing message for the Facebook platform and how to integrate Facebook across all marketing areas. This is an advanced class and assumes you have started a Page on Facebook and have some basic knowledge of the platform. Course offered online July 1-26 $249. 1.6 CEUs Video Marketing Sight, sound and motion are much more compelling than static words on a page. Video is very hypnotic and it quickly speeds up the “know, like and trust,” factor with your audience. Discover how to use simple online video to quickly bond with your viewer, drive traffic to your website, boost business and build brand awareness. Shoot simple, effective videos without costly fancy equipment or savvy technical skills. Course offered online June 3-28 $245. 1.6 CEUs. For more information visit www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/stchas or call 636-922-8233.

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Professional & Occupational

Career Builders NEW! Back to Work for Women Only

Principles of Inventory Management

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Provides an operational knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques. Topics presented are: inventory management fundamentals, ordering techniques, replenishment policies, purchasing management, JIT/Lean, inventory performance measurement, also basic methods of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, institutional, distribution, and retail enviroment. The questions of what to stock are addressed through an examination of current and evolving technologies of inventory management.

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6-8p

$59

7/8-7/29

5:30-9p

$535

Technical Cycle Counting

Professional Development/ Certification Food Protection Manager Certification Prepares students for the Food Safety Certification exam. Addresses food safety practices, prevention of food-borne illness and personal hygiene guidelines. Food Safety Manager Certification exam given at end of class. Must register seven days prior to class. ServSafe book and materials included. 7/9

8a-4p

$135

Learn how to implement or improve a cycle counting program and what the real purpose of cycle counting is: finding and fixing the causes of inventory errors. Included are several methods for selecting items to count, using correct accounting techniques, and reconciling any outstanding transactions. Learn various reporting methods to illustrate the results of the cycle counting program to employees and management. Book included with tuition. 6/24

5:30-8:30p $185

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Certificates and Courses

Price

Social Media for Business Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 Introduction to Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 Marketing Using Social Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 Integrating Social Media in Your Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 eMarketing Essentials Certificate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 Improving Email Promotions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 Boosting Your Website Traffic.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 Online Advertising. ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195 Supervisory & Leadership Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 Two-month program Virtual Meeting Planner Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $795 Video Marketing. ......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 Mobile Marketing........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $595 Courses for K-12 Teachers Gender in the Classroom for K-12 Teachers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245 Generational Learning Styles for K-12 Teachers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245 Online Learning and Teaching for K-12 Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245 Social Media for K-12 Teachers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $245

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Home Inspection Certificate Program SCC is pleased to partner with Carson Dunlop and Associates to offer this high-quality and convenient program, which is endorsed by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

See stchas.edu/homeinspection for detailed course descriptions and payment plan information. According to Carson Dunlop, who hires home inspectors and provides ASHI endorsed training for home inspectors: • Approximately 5,000,000 – 6,000,000 homes are sold each year in the United States. • More than 70 percent of resale homes are inspected. • Requires 50 percent technical knowledge and 50 percent communication skills with a broad knowledge across several disciplines. • While Missouri does not presently license home inspectors, those individuals with a certification that ensures they have the skills needed across the various disciplines needed will have the best opportunities in the field. • Self-employed home inspectors can conduct 300-500 home inspections a year. At an average fee of $350 per home inspection, it is possible to earn more than $100,000 a year. Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2010-2011 indicates:

The 10 courses will be delivered through a blended approach of printed material and online sessions. Each of the 10 courses requires a minimum of 42 hours of study, and you can work from the comfort of your own home or office. Exercises and practical quizzes allow you to check your level of understanding with feedback. With the mixed-course format you can stay connected with your instructor and other learners and share ideas with other participants in your online community. Courses can be taken in any order. $395 per course. Courses include: • Home Inspection – Air Conditioning/Heating • Home Inspection – Plumbing • Home Inspection – Exterior • Home Inspection – Electrical • Home Inspection – Structure • Home Inspection – Heating I • Home Inspection – Heating II • Home Inspection – Insulation and Interior • Home Inspection – Roofing • Home Inspection – Communication and Professional Practice

• Employment is expected to grow 17 percent between now and 2018. • Approximately 44 percent of home inspectors are employed by local governments, typically municipal or county building departments. • Many home inspectors are self-employed. • Opportunities will be best for those with construction-related work experience, training in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or related fields and for individuals with certification as a home inspector. • Median annual wages were $50,180 in May 2008, with the top 10 percent earning more than $78,070.

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Skills for the 21st Century Social Media for Business Certificate

Marketing Using Social Media

Discover the new principles of marketing communications. Earn the certificate when you complete all three courses. Online, three onemonth courses; Jennifer H. Selke and Suzanne Kart, instructors; $495 total (a savings of $90).

Develop a two-way communication and marketing strategy for your organization using social networks. Learn quick and easy ways to engage your customers and keep them interested in your business. Class starts July 1-26. $195. 1.6 CEU’s

Individual courses below

Introduction to Social Media

Integrating Social Media in Your Organization

Discover what social networks are and their role in your business. Find out the top sites and how to use the sites for communication, customer retention, branding, marketing, market research, needs assessment and serving customers and clients. Class starts June 3-28 $195. 1.6 CEU’s

Create your own private social network using Ning, work socially using Google Docs and calendars, and move your web site to an interactive Web 2.0 site. Your instructor will help you develop a social networking strategy for your organization. Class starts August 5-30. $195. 1.6 CEU’s

eMarketing Essentials Certificate

Boosting Your Web Site Traffic

Come get a fundamental yet advanced introduction to eMarketing, including improving email promotions, analyzing your web site traffic, doing search engine optimization, and how to successfully employ online advertising. Online, Three onemonth courses; Dan Belhassen,lead instructors; $495 total (a savings of $90).

Acquire the basic skills to boost your web site traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your web site copy to increase your visitors and results. Class starts July 1–26 $195. 1.6 CEU’s

Individual courses below

Improving Email Promotions

Online Advertising

Discover new ways to improve your email promotions, including when to email, what to email, and testing email copy. Learn how to analyze your email response rates, including getting the bench marks for open rates and click through rates. Acquire knowledge to improve your email promotion and responses with tracking and testing. Class starts June 3-18 $195. 1.6 CEU’s

Get the keys to making online advertising work for you and your organization. See how pay-per-click advertising with Google AdWords works. Find out how to test low budget Adword campaigns. Learn how you can target local audiences. Then discover Facebook advertising and how you can determine the demographics and even numbers of people you want to reach. Class runs August 5-30 $195. 1.6 CEU’s

Additional classes and certificates offered in the following areas: Business and Career Skills • Business Communication • Courses for K12 Teachers • LEED Green Workplace • Management and Leadership • New Media Marketing • Social Media for Business • Training and Education. Listen to audio from instructors who designed the classes, including plenty of multimedia to hold your attention. Every question answered by qualified instructor. Participate anytime day or evening, from any computer. Most courses are offered 4 times a year. Classes start the first Monday of the month and run for four weeks. For more information visit www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/stchas or call 636-922-8233. 33

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Online Courses Take classes that fit YOUR schedule! Anytime, anywhere. For questions or assistance, email ccdreg@stchas.edu, or call 636-922-8233. American Management Association®

General Courses A wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses are led by expert instructors. Topics include accounting and finance, business, computer applications, design and composition, health care and medical, language and arts, law and legal, personal development, teaching and education, technology, writing and publishing GRE and GMAT prep. Once a course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds.

American Management Association Certificate Programs Accounting, Communications, Customer Service, Finance for Managers, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing/ Quality, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Personal Development, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Supervision, Team Building and Time Management. Register: www.flexclassroom.com/stchas

Green, Renewable Energy and Trade Skills Training Career Training Certificate Programs Health Care and Fitness, Business and Professional, IT and Software Development, Management and Corporate, Media and Design, Hospitality and Service Industry, Skilled Trades and Industrial, Sustainable Energy and Going Green. Once a course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds. Register: www.gatlineducation.com/stchas

SCC Workforce Development in partnership with ProTrain Online is your solution for green, renewable energy and trade skills training! These online courses will help you learn the skills you need to excel in the jobs for the new economy. Business/Management/Leadership, Career and Services, Green Renewable Energy and Industrial/Skilled Trades. http://stchas.theknowledgebase.org To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

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Licensing, Career Training, Compliance Certified Financial Planning CE, Firm Element, Insurance CE, Insurance Pre-License/Exam Prep, Securities and Futures Prep, DOT Training and OSHA. Register: stchas.360training.com

Paralegal Certificate Online Course The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs and paralegalism is one of the fastest growing careers in the country. www.legalstudies.com/courses/paralegal.html To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Home Inspection Certificate A home inspection is a documented, professional opinion of a home, based on a visual evaluation and operational testing of the home’s systems and components to determine their current condition. This 10-course online certificate program provides students with the technical skills and expertise needed to succeed in the home inspection field. Students learn how to conduct visual examinations and deliver written reports on the physical and operational condition of homes or housing units. To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

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Career Program Open House Save the Date! 7-8 p.m. Aug. 22 FREE Information Session Certified Bookeeper • Home Inspection • MS Office Certificate • Paralegal Looking to change your career or get started on one? Find out information on:

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Career opportunities Skills required Job requirements Programs for today’s world

• Career exploration • What to expect in these professions • Is online learning right for you?

Registration required. Seats limited – register online at stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

Become a Continuing Education Instructor! Do you have a hobby, talent or skill that you would like to teach others? Bring your ideas to this session. If we feel it has the makings of a successful class, we will help you develop it to be taught through our Continuing Education program. We are always looking for new instructors and great ideas for classes. Come and meet us, and learn the basics of getting started as a Continuing Education instructor!

6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 2013

FREE – Registration is required. Visit stchas.edu/learnforlife.

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9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 14 · College Center Gym Fine handmade items by local artists just in time for your holiday shopping . Booths selling handmade items, demos on ho w to make your own items, food and more!

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Be a tourist close to home! See St. Louis, or even Missouri, in a new light – explore it as if you are a tourist, and you’ll discover new treasures right in your own backyard! Join us for a Road Scholar program in Missouri. These week-long, all-inclusive programs provide an inspirational blend of exploration and education. Upcoming programs include: • St. Louis Signature City – Learn the history and unique culture of St. Louis. It really is a place you can be proud to call home! 2013 dates: 10/13-18. • Mark Twain and the Mississippi River, Lewis and Clark, and the Civil War – If you are a history buff, Missouri is a great place to explore! 2013 dates: 9/8-13. • Bicycling the Katy Trail: Rails to Trails Corridor Across Missouri – Two path options allow you to choose to ride 25-30 miles a day, or a longer route that covers up to 45 miles a day on a dedicated bike path with generally flat terrain. 2013 dates: 9/14-21; 10/5-12. Come on your own, bring a spouse or bring a friend. For more information, visit www.roadscholar.org. Search USA, Central and Missouri to learn the details of a program close to you. Or, call us at 636-922-8233 and one of our staff will be glad to provide details.

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Workforce Development The mission of the SCC Workforce Development Department is to deliver customized training to the current workforce, re-direct the ready workforce to gainful employment and assist the development of the next generation of workers using programs and events to strengthen their understanding of the world of work. Business and Industry Program: Developing the Current Workforce The Business and Industry Program of St. Charles Community College has been a leading force in the St. Charles County business community since 1992. The Business and Industry Program works with large and small employers to identify job skills and training needs for thousands of workers and employers; targeting primarily St. Charles, Pike, Lincoln, Montgomery and Callaway counties.

Our training features: • Experienced facilitators in a wide range of disciplines. • On- and off-site training options. • Flexible scheduling. • A focus on adult learning. • Cutting-edge technology and resources.

Liaison to State Training Funds The SCC Workforce Development Department is recognized by the state of Missouri as a Local Education Agency (LEA) for the application and administration of state funds for company training programs, new jobs training and similar grant funding programs. If your company meets state guidelines, you may be eligible to receive funding assistance to support employee training. Workforce Development can assist you in applying for state funds. For additional information, call 636-922-8474 or email workforcedevelopment@stchas.edu.

Missouri Career Center Partnership The Missouri Career Center Partnership is a federally funded program that provides professional job search assistance to job seekers in St. Charles County. The program is part of the Workforce Investment Act serving individuals who have been displaced from their jobs and are unlikely to find employment in their previous occupation. This service is provided through the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development at the Missouri Career Center. Contact the Missouri Career Center at 636-255-6060.

Services Provided: • Job Search Assistance: Including résumé preparation, identification of transferable skills, informational and job interviewing skills and marketing yourself to employers. Various workshops and networking opportunities are provided. • Individual Career Consultation: An individual plan of action is developed to determine job search goals and career direction. • Career Resource Center: For use by customers during their job search. Phones, copier, fax machine, IBM computers, laser printers and employer directories are available. Internet access is also available. • Job Placement Assistance: Including current labor market information and access to available job listings from area employers. • Training Opportunities: Available for eligible customers who require upgrade training or retraining into a different career. Contact our office to see if you qualify. • Résumé Development and Critique: Gives the job seeker an excellent opportunity to enhance his or her résumé to its fullest extent. • Career Assessments: Various standardized formal assessments are used to allow job seekers to match their skills and temperaments to other occupations. This is a must for the job seeker wishing to enter into a new industry.

School-Business Programs: Investing in the Future Workforce Today’s youth are tomorrow’s workforce. School-Business Programs has established a coalition of educators and business leaders who work together to make a difference in the lives of young people. Programs focus on career development, career exploration and career readiness. For more information, call 636-922-8474. 37

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Adult Education and Literacy Adult Education and Literacy (AEL/GED/ESL) St. Charles Community College coordinates a four-county effort (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike) to teach basic reading, math and writing skills, to prepare people to take the GED Tests and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. Free day and evening classes are available. Students must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in secondary school. For more information about class times, locations or the services below, call SCC at 636-922-8411 or visit www.stchas.edu/ael.

GED Preparation Instruction is available for students to improve basic skills, learn new skills and to prepare for and pass all five of the GED tests.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes provide reading, writing, listening and speaking activities at English proficiency levels for people wishing to improve their English language skills.

Citizenship Preparation

Fast-Track Classes A 15-hour Fast-Track class is available for students who want an overview of the GED Tests before taking the exam.

GED Testing The paper/pencil and the computer-based GED Tests are given at SCC. The pencil/paper test is given once monthly. Test applications are available at all AEL class sites or online at www.GED.mo.gov. Examinees are required to complete and submit the demographics form prior to their test date. The testing application must be approved before completing the demographics form. (See GED Demographics Form, below.) For paper/pencil testing dates, call 636-922-8629. To register for the computer-based tests, go to www.GEDcomputer.com. Each of the five content area tests cost $28 ($140 total). Content area tests may be taken and paid for individually. Applications, demographics, scheduling and payment must be completed online. Tests may be scheduled as early as the following day, and the test results are immediate on all except Language Arts-Writing section.

Classes help students prepare for the citizenship interview. Students must have a resident card for four years or more (two years if spouse is a citizen) and at least intermediate-level English skills.

GED Demographics Form and GED Test Registration

TOEFL Preparation

Volunteer tutors are needed to work with adult literacy students and in the GED and ESL classrooms. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. They work with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. Training is provided. No previous experience is required. Call 636-922-8504 or email jboria@stchas.edu for more information.

Classes help students prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students whose first language is not English must pass this test for admission to college.

Celebrating Adult Education and Literacy in St. Charles County! AEL STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMonY 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. facebook.com/sccael @SCC_AEL

For information about completing the GED demographics form and registering for the GED Tests, call 636-922-8629 or 636-922-8411.

Volunteer Opportunities

GED SCHOLARSHIPS You might qualify for a GED scholarship! Call 636-922-8269. For more information about aEL/GED/ESL, call 636-922-8411 or visit stchas.edu/ael. STCHAS.EDU/LEARNFORLIFE | 636-922-8233

Registration Payment must be received when you enroll. Online – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week www.stchas.edu/learnforlife

Announcements will be made on KMOX Radio (1120 AM), KSDK TV (Channel 5), KMOV TV (Channel 4), and KTVI TV (Channel 2). In the case of evening classes held at middle schools and high schools in the area, the SCC classes will not meet if it has been announced that the schools themselves are closed.

Accommodations/Support: By Phone – Call 636-922-8233 at least one

week before the first class meeting during the hours listed below. Telephone registration: Visa, Discover and MasterCard only accepted as payment.

By Mail – Send the registration form, with your check or money order to: SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, HUM 103 Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 In Person – Register in HUM 103. Registration hours: • 8a-7p Monday-Thursday; • 8:30a-4p Fridays. Refund Policy: If you drop a class, you will receive a 100 percent refund if the class is dropped one business day before the first meeting. No refund will be given if the class is dropped the day of class or later. Events which may require more advanced notice to cancel include, but are not limited to, certain business and industry classes, conferences, trips, day trips and other special events. For these exceptions, refer to the LAST DAY TO CANCEL information listed in the course description. If you have a situation that warrants an override of the above policy, an explanation of the circumstances should be made in writing to the Division of Corporate and Community Development. The appropriate associate dean will review the situation to determine if a refund can be granted and will notify you accordingly. Refunds should be received within 30 days. Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the SCC president may cancel classes and close the campus for a partial or full day. The college will update the SCC website (stchas. edu) and main number 636-922-8000, send a text message through the Emergency Alert System, and contact selected radio and television stations, when the timing of conditions allow, by 5 a.m. for day classes and no later than 4 p.m. for evening classes (if bad weather develops during the day). The college will typically update the college website and main number prior to contacting the selected radio and television stations. It is recommended to use the college’s website or main number in order to receive information in a more timely manner.

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St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please email accessibilityservice@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event.

How to Read a Course Description Create Your Own Photo Book If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing your photos in a book, this course is for you. Learn how to create photo albums, calendars, cards and more. Impress your friends and family with special holiday gifts! 5/9-5/23 W 6:30-9:30p $79 $5 Course title Course dates Time class meets Supply fee

Course description Day(s) class meets Tuition cost

Campus-Closed Dates May 27 – Memorial Day July 4 – Independence Day

Calendar of Events May 12 – Middle Eastern Dance Performance May 19 – SCC Cougar Car Show July 22-Aug. 3 – Continuing Education Art Show View more at stchas.edu/calendar.

Send your registration form and check to: St. Charles Community College, Corporate & Community Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HUM 103 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 To pay by credit card, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233. Fees should be included in your payment if indicated in the course description. Name____________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________ City/State________________ ZIP____________ Date of Birth: Mo.______ /Day_____/Year____ Home Phone (

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Class Locations Classes are located on the SCC campus unless otherwise noted. Class location information is listed below. NOTE: For on-campus classes, students should go to the Humanities Building, Room 103, during office hours or call 636-922-8233 for specific room assignments. After hours and on Saturdays, go to the ADM Welcome Center/Information Desk.

Locations found in this schedule St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 636-922-8000

Pheasant Run Golf Course 205 Tri-Sports Drive O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-379-0099

West James Courts 1330 Harvestowne Industrial Court St. Charles, MO 63304 636-441-0006

St. Charles Arts Council 7443 Village Center Drive O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-0028

Golf Headquarters 3465 Highway K O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-240-0458

Olde Town Spice Shoppe 334 South Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301 636-916-3600

Equal Opportunity Policy

The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. The College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational-programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. The College is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries may be directed to: Vice-President for Human Resources, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865.

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Middle Eastern Dance Performance Sunday, May 12 Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Theater

Fall and winter auditions stchas.edu/ypt Dates and times available in August

Continuing Education Art Extravaganza July 22-August 3 Artist's Reception 4-6 p.m. August 31 Fine Arts Building Gallery

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4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Cottleville, MO 63376-2865

Young People's Theatre

ECRWSS Residential Customer

Admission is FREE!