CoGreeneScene SUMMER 2021
COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • EDUCATION FOR ALL SINCE 1966
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CoGreene’s Summer Programming is Here, There, and Everywhere
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C-GCC Forges Partnership with Olana
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C-GCC Community Garden Thrives Through Pandemic
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Medical Assisting Job Training Gets a Booster
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Non-credit Course Descriptions
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Discover the Joy of Learning at CoGreene Meet the Team
College Offers New “Learn and Earn” Partnership with Olana
Amanda Karch Amanda Karch recently became the Interim Director of Community Engagement and Professional Development following a two-year stint as the College’s Event Specialist. Prior to Columbia-Greene, she served as the Assistant Manager for Barnes and Noble in Kingston, NY, and for many years taught English in the summer school program at Catskill High School. Spending her days surrounded by books and booklovers of all subjects ingrained an appreciation for the value of lifelong learning. She believes that continuing education epitomizes Michelangelo’s words, “I am still learning.” She looks forward to expanding the College’s non-credit and continuing education programs as well as community engagement opportunities. Katie Davis Katie Davis, Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Professional Development, joined the Columbia-Greene team at the beginning of March 2021. Previously she was the Visitor Operations and Engagement Manager at Frederic Church’s Olana, the beautiful 19thcentury artist’s home and estate that borders the College’s campus. She has a passion for education and is thrilled to be able to encourage lifelong learning. A recent transplant from Guilderland, NY, Katie is looking forward to building partnerships and becoming more acquainted with Columbia and Greene Counties.
This fall Columbia-Greene will be partnering with its neighbor, The Olana Partnership, to offer an exciting new “learn and earn” initiative in the fields of business, art, and environmental science. The yearlong engagement for students interested in local history, fine arts, the environment, and/or non-profit careers culminates in a series of paid workforce and internship experiences.
seasonal employment opportunities at the Olana Museum Store and within the Visitor Engagement and Interpretation department. For more information, contact Kelly Ann Radzik at kellyann.radzik@ sunycgcc.edu.
In the first semester, students in the above disciplines will become more acquainted with the organization’s storied history through staff-led informational sessions and/or class visits to Olana. Enhanced opportunities for engagement will follow in spring 2022, as students deepen their understanding of Olana and its operation as a public park and historic site focused on preservation, education, interpretation, and engagement. Completing this course of study will enable students to apply for a subsequent paid internship and workforce development opportunities. Each internship will be eligible for College credit corresponding with the student’s line of study. Those who participate in the summer internship will be encouraged to apply for future paid
ON THE COVER:
Olana State Historic Site, C-GCC’s Community Garden, and Chelsea Yacht Club’s Basic Keelboat Course
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Community Garden Thrives Through Pandemic protocols, the Garden thrived – augmenting the on-campus food pantry with fresh produce and involving students at the C-GCC Daycare Center whenever possible. Cavanagh and Wase both feared the Garden might fall into disrepair without people to tend to its rows after March 2020. However, some early spring planting meant seedlings already were sprouting, and volunteers soon began devising ways to tend to them in socially-distanced ways. “Because the students had started many of the plants from seed in their homes before the pandemic, getting plants in the spring was not a problem,” said Wase. “Creating a system for maintaining the Garden was more of a challenge, but the Garden produced very well.”
Nursing student and founder of the C-GCC Meditation and Wellness Club Meredith Cavanagh of Catskill was instrumental in resurrecting the C-GCC Community Garden after a brief time in the weeds.
Wase said volunteers adhered to a schedule throughout the summer and fall months, arriving to tend to the Garden masked and alone, or in small family groups. A hose was left nearby for watering, with an invitation to any staff coming on-campus to help the cause, and several staff and community members donated plants to diversify crops.
While the campus has been quiet, it’s been a few lively semesters at the Columbia-Greene Community College Community Garden, as students and staff work hard to keep it growing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the College limiting access to campus in keeping with COVID-19
This season, the Garden continues to grow: Meditation and Wellness Club members tested and winterized the soil, laid leaves on the beds for mulch, and planted garlic and asparagus for a summer harvest. The C-GCC Buildings and Grounds crew and members of the Construction Technology Department built and relocated new raised beds and donated wildflower seeds for the first planting. A sign created by local woodcarver and long-time C-GCC employee Jon Powell of Blackhead Mountain Bear Works will be reinstalled by C-GCC Construction Technology students as a capstone to that project. “We envision the Garden as a source of food for students, employees, and the community’s food pantries, and will provide opportunities to teach children about gardening and healthy eating,” said Wase, noting that the Meditation and Wellness Club and Health Matters Committee are now planning the 2021 season. “We will be looking for volunteers and donations to build a compost area, and we are also hoping to have Construction Technology students help us.” For more information about the C-GCC Community Garden, e-mail Robbin Wase at robbin.wase@sunycgcc.edu.
In 2011 Elizabeth Winig ’12, Professor Emeritus of History Ted Hilscher, and Associate Professor of Communication Studies Maya Greene created the Community Garden. After some time in the weeds, the Garden came to life in 2019 thanks to nursing student and founder of the C-GCC Meditation and Wellness Club Meredith Cavanagh of Catskill, and Robbin Wase, administrative assistant for the Division of Nursing and Meditation and Wellness Club advisor. Soon after, C-GCC’s Health Matters Committee joined the cause, creating a strong group of students, staff, faculty, and community supporters to care for the rows.
Tomatoes, kale, swiss chard, hot peppers, onions, okra, celery, green peppers, and garlic were harvested in 2020 and donated to the Salvation Army Food Pantry, C-GCC students, and employees.
• COGREENE CALENDAR Summer 2021 • Summer I non-credit classes begin Monday, May 17. Robbin Wase, administrative assistant for the Division of Nursing and Meditation and Wellness Club advisor, plants garlic for a July harvest in the C-GCC Community Garden.
• College closed Friday, July 2, through Sunday, July 11. • Summer II non-credit classes begin Monday, July 12.
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COGREENE IN THE COMMUNITY:
•SATELLITE LOCATIONS Summer 2021 C-GCC is proud to partner with several community business and organizations across the region to offer a wide range of non-credit programming for students of all ages this summer, including: Thunderhart Golf Course 2740 County Route 67 Freehold, NY
Go Your Own Way: New, Self-paced Online Courses
Blue Ribbon Farm and Academy Equestrian Center 123 Nottingham Road Clinton Corners, NY FEATURED LOCATION:
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365 | $129 Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh My! | $100 C-GCC and internationally recognized online education provider ed2go make it easier than ever to earn professional development credits and experience through a wide range of highly interactive courses that can be completed entirely online this summer.
Designing Effective Websites | $115
Expert instructors lead all self-paced classes in fields such as business, computer skills, language skills, writing and editing, test preparation, and more.
Spanish for Medical Professionals | $115
Check out a few of the newest additions to the course roster below. To see all options and to register, visit ed2go.com/cogreene, or contact the Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development at 518.828.4181, Extension 3342, or communityservices@sunycgcc.edu.
Featured Courses, Summer 2021 Business and Computer Skills A to Z Grant Writing | $115 Quickbooks Online Series | $199
Language Skills Discover Sign Language | $100 Instant Italian | $100 Speed Spanish | $100
Chelsea Yacht Club 19 Front St., Chelsea, NY Have you ever watched a sailboat gliding down the Hudson River or Long Island Sound and wished you were piloting it? Chelsea Yacht Club can make that happen. Once again, CYC will offer the U.S. Sailing Organization’s Basic Keelboat Course through C-GCC, beginning June 18. See page 11 for more information about this one-of-a-kind course, visit chelseayacht. org/adultsailing.html, or call Captain Bob Titone, CYC Adult Sailing Programs, at 845.554.2482.
Special Interest Genealogy Basics | $100 Homeschool with Success | $100 Introduction to Guitar | $100 Drawing for the Absolute Beginner | $100
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Chelsea Yacht Club will offer the U.S. Sailing Organization’s Basic Keelboat Course through C-GCC beginning June 18.
If any non-credit course or class is canceled because of inclement weather or emergency closings, or a satellite location is closed, classes will automatically be extended an additional week.
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UP, UP, AND AWAY:
•BLACK ROCKET CAMPS FOR KIDS RETURN!
Summer 2021 New! Online STEAM Camps
Black Rocket Productions, LLC has more than 20 years of experience designing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) camps — with programs that mirror real-life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design process. This summer, C-GCC and Black Rocket are again joining to offer nearly two dozen online classes for children ages seven to 14. Tuition starts at $149 and varies by course; to register, visit blackrocket.com/ online/gre, or e-mail amanda.karch@ sunycgcc.edu.
August 16 to August 20 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9 Ages 10 – 13
Virtual Reality: The Future is Now Embark on an epic adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, students will learn the foundations of VR design by creating their own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, and crafting memorable 3D experiences. At the end of the week, students will take home their first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds they created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device. Students do not need a mobile device to take the class but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Children have an unlimited supply of imagination and ideas. Show them just how much fun creative thinking can be if they let their imagination soar! Students will develop their own story from start to finish, ending with their own published soft-cover book. They’ll also learn plot development and character creation, review literary techniques, and explore self-expression activities, including illustration, dialogue, and more. Typing support will be provided. At the end of the class, all students will receive a soft-cover book they created themselves. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chrome OS.
June 28 to July 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 26 to July 30 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 23 to August 27 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
June 21 to June 25 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Students watch as the characters in their imaginations come to life in this unique course that blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding. Start with a concept, design the characters, and choose not just one ending, but many! Learn how to create text-based adventure games with variables, conditional logic, images, HTML, CSS, and Twine scripting syntax. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. TUITION: $169
July 26 to July 30 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 16 to August 20 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
Code Breakers
TUITION: $209
Ages 7 – 9 Ages 10 – 13
TUITION: $169
June 21 to June 25 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
July 19 to July 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 16 to August 20 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
TUITION: $169
Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling
New! Young Authors
CEO, or someone who just made $1 million for programming in the bedroom, this course has the essentials needed to begin the journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.
Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day. Whether students want to be a Silicon Valley
ROBLOX® Makers Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in the ROBLOX® world. Students will bring characters to life with unique animations they design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169 for June and August sessions; $135
for July session June 7 to June 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 6 to July 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 16 to August 20 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
New! ROBLOX® Coders and Entrepreneurs Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where students can create anything! This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs also will learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish
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their games. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with family and friends. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
TUITION: $169
June 21 to June 25 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 19 to July 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 2 to August 6 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Rocket website to share with friends and family. Mac users can play their project at home but will not be able to edit the project without a PC. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Windows OS only. TUITION:
June 14 to June 18 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
July 26 to July 30 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
$169 for June session; $135 for July
session June 7 to June 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
July 6 to July 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Minecraft® Designers
Minecraft® Modders Customize the Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class! Learn scripting and logic statements the first mods develop. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and worldgenerating mods to change play of Minecraft. Projects will be available on a passwordprotected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent e-mail address is required to use 3D modeling software. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
June 28 to July 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 9 to August 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Minecraft® Animators Create the next popular animated Minecraft video on YouTube! Practice the same skills professionals at Pixar and Disney Animation Studios use. Students will discover the process of keyframing and tweening, bringing an animated story to life, and publishing content on the YouTube platform. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black
This class is ideal for students who love the game of Minecraft and have always wanted to design their own world. Learn how to create a custom map and the basics of 3D models using a new software to design individual objects, how to build with Redstone and Command blocks, and how to create custom textures to import at home or share with friends. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent e-mail address is required to use 3D modeling software. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
July 12 to July 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. August 23 to August 27 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
YouTube® FX Masters In the digital age, nothing is impossible! Become a master of illusion by learning the techniques used by Hollywood masters to create FX magic. Whether enhancing YouTube videos or creating a cool scene to amaze friends, students will learn the tools needed to be a master. Experiment with visual effects while learning the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects. Then watch as these new creations take the channel content to the next level! Student projects are available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows only; requires a webcam and 64-bit operating system. TUITION: $169
June 28 to July 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 19 to July 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 23 to August 27 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
YouTube Content Creators Minecraft® Redstone Engineers Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer! Students will expand their Redstone knowledge by constructing their own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into builds. Activate skills and take Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this
Whether six or 60, now is the time to start a career as the next YouTube star! Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube while learning how to find a niche. Learn the “Dos and Don’ts” of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Students will develop an on-camera presence, channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching a unique channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black
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Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. A webcam is required for this course. TUITION: $169
June 21 to June 25 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 12 to July 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 9 to August 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Studentcreated games will be available on a passwordprotected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC and Windows only and requires a 64-bit operating system. TUITION:
$169 for August session; $135 for July
session July 6 to July 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 16 to August 20 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
App Attack!
Esports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers Whether dreaming about being the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster, this course provides the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, esports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. More than 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In the course, students will develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s esports games and apps. Learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly, practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class. This course is ideal for students ages eight to 14. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. A webcam is required for this course.
Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize a game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool, students will explore the world of web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, students will see firsthand how the world of app publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take this class. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
June 28 to July 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 9 to August 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone to take this class. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
July 26 to July 30 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Battle Royale: Make A First Fortnite-Style Video Game Calling all fans of Fortnite! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royal games like Fortnite. Students can participate in Esports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequence. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system. TUITION: $169
June 14 to June 18 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
July 19 to July 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 9 to August 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
$169 for June 7 and July 26 sessions; $135 for July 6 session TUITION:
June 7 to June 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 6 to July 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 26 to July 30 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
3D Game Design with Unity Ready to take game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software,
Inventor’s League – Prototyping for the Future!
App. IO: Make Your First Multiplayer App! The hottest new Apps are IO apps! Students who like to play Agar.io or Slither.io will love this class. Become the creator of the next viral web app! Explore the most popular IO apps, design a multiplayer experience, and learn how to code an app. Student-created apps will be accessible
Become an inventor of the future! Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and problem solving, while conceptualizing and designing a product to solve a critical global issue. Each day begins with inspirational profiles of young inventors, such as the eleven-year-old who coded a robot to find victims of natural disasters. Next, research a problem to tackle in fields such as medicine, architecture, and the environment, among others. Once their vision is complete, students will learn how to draft 2D designs, create 3D models, and develop a website to pitch ideas to
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the class. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
June 21 to June 25 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
July 12 to July 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Pokémon® Masters: Designers and 3D Makers Unite In this class, dreams can become a reality! Begin by creating a digital Pokémon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professionallevel modeling software. Students will learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase their work. No prior experience is necessary, and 3D designs will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
JavaScript Developer Jam Students will start off by learning an array of core programming concepts with JavaScript by experimenting in a series of digital challenges. Start with programming an animated meme, then tackle more advanced skills such as interactive 3D experiences and game creation. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS.
July 6 to July 9 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 2 to August 6 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
Make Your First Video Game Students will make their first video game in this one-of-a-kind camp experience that teaches the keys to designing a 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that will be explored. No prior graphic experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
June 14 to June 18 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 2 to August 6 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
June 28 to July 2 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
August 2 to August 6 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
August 2 to August 6 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
Video Game Animation
for July session Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
TUITION: $169
July 19 to July 23 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
TUITION: $169 for June and August sessions; $135
June 7 to June 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
game that they can play with friends and family at home. Students can participate in Esports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.
Python Programmers
Take game design skills to the next level by creating and animating character sprites, objects, and backgrounds. Start with a name, develop the character’s personality, signature moves, special powers, and a storyline. Finish with a fully animated character to be used in a personalized game. Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with Windows OS only. TUITION: $169
Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming league favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes students step-by-step on a programming path that will let them challenge friends with fun content created from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. TUITION: $169
June 14 to June 18 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 12 to July 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
August 9 to August 13 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14 Ages 8 – 11
July 12 to July 16 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11 Ages 11 – 14
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Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game Blast off in making a 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design a track and customize karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing
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Credit Spotlight: Certifications in the Medical Field Single-Course Certification These courses offer students unique, flexible opportunities for certification. They can be taken individually, without the need to enroll in a degree program, and prepare students to meet certification standards. Moreover, students may use the credits earned from these courses to finish a degree program at a later date. In this way, students have the ability to take one course as a standalone opportunity or to further their educational and career goals. AH109 - EKG This course enables technically proficient and professional EKG technicians to work in a variety of healthcare provider offices. Topics include anatomy of the heart; cardiac conduction system; performing a 12 lead EKG; analyzing and interpreting a six-second rhythm strip. After completing this course, students are eligible to take the EKG certification exam through the American Medical Certification Association and the National Health Career Association. Students who pass the class with a C or higher also are eligible to sit for the Electrocardiography Technician National Exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Note: This course, in combination with AH 108, repeats AH 107. Spring 2022 Two semester hours: One Lecture Hour / Three Lab Hours
AH 208 – Venipuncture/Phlebotomy
Note: Repeats OT 134.
This course prepares technically proficient medical assistants to work in physicians’ offices and a variety of other healthcare provider offices. Topics include performing capillary punctures; performing venipuncture using the vacutainer and winged infusion set; centrifuging blood cells; learning proper specimen testing; and understanding lab value and normal ranges. Students who pass the class with a C or higher complete a 54-hour clinical rotation in a lab completed in the spring, and then may sit for the National Certification in Phlebotomy through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Note: This course, in conjunction with AH 207, repeats AH 201
Fall 2022: Three Semester Hours Prerequisite: CI 101
Fall 2022: Two Semester Hours One Lecture Hour / Three Lab Hours
BU 126 – Medical Billing An introduction to the medical billing and coding process, the course covers documentation and medical necessity guidelines; claims submission; electronic and mail reimbursement protocols; and the differences among payers (i.e., HMOs and Medicare). Spring 2022: Three Semester Hours BU 132 – Medical Coding This course covers the unique aspects of medical billing known as medical coding with a concentration on CPT and ICD9 or ICD10 coding, along with modifiers commonly used in medical billing. Spring 2022: Three Semester Hours
Multi-Course Certification Some certifications require students to complete multiple courses in order to meet set standards. Students who complete these courses will have the opportunity to become certified for their future career. Students may use these credits earned to finish a degree program at a later date.
Students who complete and pass all three certifications with a C or higher may sit for the Administrative Medical Billing and Coding exam through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Those who complete only Medical Billing and Medical Coding to the same standards may sit for the regular, nonadministrative Medical Billing and Coding exam through the AMCA.
Coding and Billing Certification BU 125 – Medical Office Procedures Understand the aspects of administrative support in today’s health care environment. Students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, handle billing, and produce medical office lists and reports.
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• NON-CREDIT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Summer 2021
ARTS AND CRAFTS AR-08003-1A
Basic Sewing
Starting with the basics, students will make a simple project while learning how to read a pattern as well as using a sewing machine. A sewing machine and basic sewing supplies are needed. Mary Ann Peters, an experienced quilter and seamstress. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: May 17, 2021 No class May 31, 2021 Materials Category: * AR 08616-1A
6 Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $55 Beginner Basic Quilt Class
Students construct basic quilt blocks and create a sampler quilt. By making a variety of blocks, students learn different piecing techniques and the important steps necessary to construct a beautiful quilt. A sewing machine with manual and instructions are required. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Ann Peters
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: May 19, 2021 Materials Category: * AR 08969-1A
6 Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $55 Advanced Quilting Class
This class is for the advanced quilter who has mastered many quilting techniques and completed some projects. Students should be familiar with terms specific to quilting and have a knowledge of basic quilting skills including cutting and piecing. A sewing machine with manual and instructions are required. INSTRUCTOR: Mary Ann Peters
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: May 18, 2021 Materials Category: * AR 16257
6 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $55
Studio Painting-Oil/Acrylic/Watercolor
This class is for the beginner and intermediate painter alike and centers on individual instruction. In addition to painting a still life, students should bring multiple photographs to class from which they will create a unique painting. Combine landscape photos with structures, wildlife, people, vehicles, or whatever. Meld great photos of pets and/or people into a group portrait – only one’s imagination will limit the creation! Students using oil paint or watercolors will
study traditional methods; acrylic painters will learn how these “classic” art techniques apply to this relatively new medium. Those working in oil or acrylic will use the under painting and color glaze methods (grisaille). They also will learn tonal values through the completion of monochromatic painting with color “glazing” – keeping the problems of form and values separate from the application of the color. A finished painting, suitable for framing, is the goal of this class. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. Students should be ready to start painting at the first class. Robert A. Lahm, a graduate from Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts (Advertising Design and Illustration) and Montclair Art Museum School. INSTRUCTOR:
AR 16257-1A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: May 22, 2021 Materials Category: *
AR 16460
INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
6 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – noon Fee: $139
AR 16267-1A Drawing II – Intermediate and Advanced
Renaissance Style of Portrait Painting
Working from classic portraits from the Renaissance to the Romantic Periods, students will learn the basics of how to enlarge by scaling a transfer to the canvas and how to build an accurate drawing by utilizing both transfer lines based on the diagonal proportion and negative space. The painting process begins with the Brunaille Technique (monochromatic in browns) to achieve the under painting. Flesh tone areas are enhanced using the popular period “dead layer” (Verdaccio – a green tint used to achieve realistic flesh tones), and finally, how to properly mix, apply, and lay color glazes. This class features weekly demonstrations and individual instructions. For beginners through advanced students working in oils. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
6 Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $139
AR 16460-2A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: July 17, 2021 Materials Category: *
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: May 19, 2021 Materials Category: *
6 Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $139
6 Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – noon Fee: $139
In this class, students will review equipment and supplies and some basic skills. Advanced methods of Composition, Rule of Thirds, The Golden Mean, Central Focal Points, and other time-tested methods will be applied to drawings with an emphasis on planning a drawing using the “Geometry of Art” to create a dynamic piece of artwork, suitable for framing. As students progress, the addition of drawing in colored pencils – both wax-based and oil-based – and using solvents to manipulate the medium to achieve realistic results will be introduced to the class. Pencil types and colors, various papers, and drawing surfaces will be reviewed, as well as essential solvents and sprays used in this medium. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com. INSTRUCTOR: Robert A. Lahm
C-GCC – Room 105 Begins: July 14, 2021 Materials Category: * AR 16468-1Z
AR 16460-1A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: May 22, 2021 Materials Category: *
Working with pencils of various types, students will learn to draw basic shapes, and use visual measurements. An understanding of the many kinds of perspective used in art – Linear Perspective/One Point, Two Point, and multiple point – aerial perspective/creating distance through tone gradations – edge perspective and foreshortening. Students will use a still life set up to illustrate many of these concepts. Important basics of drawing will be covered, including how to hold a pencil, applying even, light pressure to build up the drawing; how to sharpen drawing pencils properly; and using papers and drawing surfaces and erasers. As students progress, a charcoal and sanguine drawing pencil method for drawing dating to the Italian Renaissance will be explored. The materials list is available from ralahm@gmail.com.
6 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – noon Fee: $139
AR 16257-2A
C-GCC – Room 509 Begins: Begins: July 17, 2021 Materials Category: *
AR 16266-1A Drawing I – Beginners and Intermediates
6 Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – noon Fee: $139 The Joyful Habit of Watercolor
Students will develop their quotidian powers of observation and expression with watercolor. The art of sketching with watercolor with or without ink can be a fantastic medium to ‘see’ the beautiful and the mundane, and to interpret what students ‘see’ in a very personal way. Classes will help students build a habitual practice of looking and sketching in watercolor to enhance travel, as part of journaling, or to experience a subject more expressively than a quick snapshot. Students also will learn how to customize a versatile, limited palette, for easy and harmonious color. Children’s
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book illustrations will be used as a visual resource for exploring new techniques and a personal style. Materials list will be sent prior to first class. Kelly Kynion, a graduate of the Cooper Union School of Art; a textile designer; and the founder of Columbia County Sketchers. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 27, 2021 Materials Category: *
6 Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $65
BOATING BO 99280-1Z
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 3, 2021 Fee: $55
1 Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
how to access the Internet and how to be safe while on the Internet. INSTRUCTOR: Joann Lake has more than 20 years of
experience working with computer hardware and software, and teaching and helping computer users. She also has a private consulting and computer training service. C-GCC - Room 125 Begins: June 9, 2021 Fee: $75 CM 28368-1A
The program bolsters water safety skills, basic to advanced boat handling and racing skills, and seamanship. The primary objective is to enhance individual skills and knowledge of sailing through a structured program in a safe environment. Instructors are U.S. Sailing-certified who hold certificates in first aid and CPR. The Basic Keelboat graduate will successfully demonstrate the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple day sailing keelboat in familiar waters with light to moderate wind and sea conditions. The graduate also will be able to crew on larger sail boats in heavier winds and sea conditions in open waters. The text, Basic Keelboat, published by the U.S. Sailing Association, is included. CYC will provide a keelboat, which meets all USCG safety and equipment requirements, life jackets, and PPI as needed. The only prerequisite for Basic Keelboat Certification is to be 18 years of age and able-bodied. Class will meet from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. U.S. Sailing Association Certified Instructors provided by the Chelsea Yacht Club. INSTRUCTOR(S):
This seminar provides preparation for the New York State Notary Public Test and a comprehensive view of the Notary Public Office. Confusing laws, concepts, and procedures will be clearly explained and clarified. Examples illuminate situations that a Notary Public may encounter including conflicts of interest, professional ethics, proper fees, special situations, when to defer to an attorney, and minimizing legal liability. This seminar is a must for the Notary Public candidate to become fully aware of the authority, duties, and responsibilities involved in this office. All materials included. The link to schedule an exam is at exams@dos.ny.gov. Steven E. Williams, a member of the American Society of Notaries as well as a practicing Mobile Notary, Mortgage Loan Signing Agent, and a New York State licensed Mortgage Loan Originator. INSTRUCTOR:
BU 68142-1Z
Taught via Zoom May 20, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
BU 68142-2Z
Chelsea Yacht Club 8 Front Street Wappingers Falls, NY 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays Fee: $450
BUSINESS BU 24069-1Z
Rick Nathan is strictly a consumer advocate. For more than 26 years, he has taught people how to protect their money, invest wisely, and how to buy and invest in real estate. INSTRUCTOR:
BU 68142 Notary Public Seminar
Keelboat Sailing Certificate Course
Begins: June 18, 2021 Materials Category: *
how to sell a home with or without a realtor. This course has been successfully taught in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Getting Great Real Estate Deals When Buying or Selling Properties
Taught by a consumer advocate knowledgeable in current real estate deals, this course will teach students the pros and cons of foreclosures, short sales, and rentals with the option to buy, as well as skills in owner financing and buying with no money down. Students also will learn the best practices in buying and selling investment properties, primary homes, multi-family homes, and vacation homes, as well as how to research a property through a variety of methods and
Taught via Zoom July 1, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
BU 68142-3Z
Taught via Zoom August 12, 2021 Fee: $69
1 Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CM 28444-1A
Computer Basics for Seniors
This course is an introduction to computers for senior citizens. In this class, students will learn basic computer terminology that will unmask the mystery of the computer, what folders and files are, and how to organize documents and pictures, as well as what basic programs are available and how they can be useful. Students also will learn
Adobe Photoshop Level I
This course is for new users of Adobe Photoshop who would like to edit and enhance photographs. Learn the essential digital image concepts and get started in the Photoshop workspace including toolbars, panels, and options. Rotate, crop, enlarge, and shrink images. With Photoshop one can remove unwanted objects, correct poor lighting, and have fun by fixing messy hair, and more. Students may turn photos into greeting cards and artwork by applying text, borders, and other decorations. Learn to scan old, damaged prints and restore them. Dan Zunitch, a seasoned IT professional, owns Business Point Systems, a career training company providing technology education and high-value career skills to businesses and individuals for more than a decade. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 508 2 Wednesdays Begins: May 19, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Materials Category: * Fee: $110 CM 28464-1A
Adobe Photoshop Level 2
This course continues Adobe Photoshop Level I for users who would like to improve and enhance their skills. Students should bring old digital photos and/or a digital camera. INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 2 Wednesdays Begins: June 2, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Materials Category: * Fee: $110 CM 28448-1A
COMPUTERS
4 Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part I
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part I is an instructor-led training course for new users of Microsoft Excel 2013 who would like to create professional quality spreadsheets for business or personal applications. Participants will become familiar with the user interface and the ribbon; enter data and save a workbook; learn to create a basic spreadsheet; create and enter formulas to perform calculations, manipulate data, and apply formatting to modify a worksheet; print the
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contents of a workbook; and learn strategies for managing large workbooks.
CM 28465-1A
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
This course builds on WordPress Level I for those who would like to continue to improve and add to their skills. Students who currently have a hosting service and/or a domain name will be able to publish their website to their own locations; otherwise, a temporary hosting service and domain name will be provided. An optional session following the first class will assist students in purchasing hosting services and a domain name (at additional cost; bring a valid credit or debit card).
C-GCC – Room 508 1 Tuesday June 1, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills Fee: $110 CM 28449-1A
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part II
Microsoft Excel 2013 for Windows – Part II is an instructor-led training course for intermediate level users of the Excel spreadsheet software application. Participants will learn how to streamline repetitive tasks and display spreadsheet data in a more visually effective way. Topics include using advanced formulas, techniques and options to organize worksheets and table data; create and modify charts; analyze with Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts; adding graphics to a spreadsheet; and more advanced customizing and enhancing workbooks. INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 1 Thursday June 3, 2021 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Beginning level course in Excel or equivalent Fee: $110 CM 28462-1A
Create a Website with WordPress
In this course students will build a live, working website using WordPress, one of the world’s most popular platforms for web hosting and content management. Students will learn how WordPress works, how to use a hosting service, what tools are required to build and maintain a WordPress site, and more. Through a series of hands-on exercises, students will install and configure the WordPress software; choose and configure a theme; create pages, posts, and menus; and enhance sites with widgets and plug-ins. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have a basic, working website with standard pages (i.e., Home, About, Contact) that may be enhanced further. Students must be proficient Microsoft Windows and Internet users, be able to create directories and organize files and folders, use browsers with multiple tabs simultaneously, and understand how to switch programs using the Windows task bar. Students who currently have a hosting service and/or a domain name will be able to publish their website to their own locations; otherwise, a temporary hosting service and domain name will be provided. An optional session following the first class will assist students in purchasing hosting services and a domain name (at additional cost; bring a valid credit or debit card). INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: May 19, 2021 Fee: $110
Dan
Zunitch 2 Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Create a Website with WordPress Level II
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 18, 2021 No Class July 6
8 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Fee: $100
INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: June 2, 2021 Fee: $110
2 Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CM 28475-1A
Tame Home Movies/ Video Editing on a Budget
This class will be taught with Adobe Premiere, one of the leading packages in the industry used for everything from home video to fulllength Hollywood movies. The instructor also will provide a brief presentation and demonstration of free or low-cost editing software. Students will learn the basics of video editing: cut, join, transition, combine movies with still snapshots, add titles, and adjust for poor lighting. How to publish videos to YouTube and establish a channel also will be covered. Students will work on classroom examples and will share specific problems if of general interest to the class. Time permitting, optional topics such as creating a DVD or an animated GIF may be covered. INSTRUCTOR: Dan Zunitch
C-GCC – Room 508 Begins: May 18, 2021 Fee: $110
2 Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
DANCE DA 57000-1Z
Introduction to Modern Dance
In this course, students will move from stretching to a blended style of dance, incorporating elements of classical ballet and classical modern dance (i.e., Horton, Lemon, Graham), with a healthy dose of post-modern dance mixing theater and jazz. Students will learn earth-bound ballet with some leaps, as well as moves involving lying on the ground. Please wear stretchy clothing, have long hair pulled back, and be prepared to dance in socks or bare feet. INSTRUCTOR: Beth Jacobs was a professional dancer in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and locally with the Berkshire Ballet. She has been teaching this course locally for a number of years.
Beth Jacobs teaches an Introduction to Modern Dance this summer.
FINANCE FI 24102-1Z Secrets that Wall Street Does Not Want You to Know When Investing Your Money This lively, fact-packed seminar is perfect for students who are looking to invest. Taught by a skilled consumer advocate, students will learn how not to be deceived when buying or leasing cars, how to buy insurance, and how to investigate long-term care insurance, as well as how to invest with or without financial planners when investing in mutual funds. Students will gain the confidence to invest on their own, as well how to find the best financial planners for their needs. INSTRUCTOR: Rick Nathan
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 1, 2021 Fee: $55 FI 24236-1Z
1 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
How to Drastically Cut Costs in Difficult Times
For students looking to drastically cut their costs and save thousands of dollars, this course is ideal. Taught by a consumer advocate, students will learn how to buy new and used cars wisely, how to buy home and life insurance knowledgably, how to save money by investing on their own with no-load mutual or index funds, and methods to reduce school and county taxes on private homes. Additional ways to save money will be
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discussed, in addition to specific money-saving websites. Bev Nathan is strictly a consumer advocate. She was self-employed for many years and has been successfully teaching students how to start their own businesses and save money for more than 35 years. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 10, 2021 Fee: $55 FI 24244-1Z
1 Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated. He is most active on his YouTube channel, where he publishes videos every week about developing life-changing personal finance skills, including practicing, detachment, and perspective. Taught via Zoom Begins: May 22, 2021 No Class July 3, 2021
8 Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fee: $340
Navigating the Medicare Maze
FI 24248-1Z
1 Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – noon
Money Accelerator Course
This course is an eight-week, eight-unit financial literacy course that introduces students to the world of personal finance. The course will cover topics from practicing mindfulness with respect to money and budgeting, to investing in the stock market, and planning for retirement. Each unit will progress topically from one area of personal finance to another. Unit topics include Mindful Money, Budgeting Magic, Opportunity Costs, The Four Forces of Money, Investing 101, Brokerage Accounts, Planning for Retirement, and Navigating Taxes. Joseph Robinson is the founder of Life Navigation Systems, LLC., an online personal finance education company that helps clients develop healthy money habits and build wealth. Since 1995, he has taught hundreds of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people personal finance, how to develop a wealth mindset, and entrepreneurship. He is the author of the nationally recognized book, Think Outside the Cell: An Entrepreneurs’ Guide for the INSTRUCTOR:
8 Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Fee: $115 Pilates Mat Class
When it comes to Pilates, mat work is a great place to begin and learn the basics. All of the fundamental movements and Pilates exercise principles are incorporated in the mat exercises that accommodate any fitness level. These exercises will help build strength and confidence in the Pilates method. Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and posture by incorporating floor-based Pilates movements that stimulate the deep “core” muscles of hips, abdomen, lower back, and spine. Focus will be on breathing and improving mental clarity. Suzanne Hazelton, a Certified Instructor for Body Be Well Pilates in Catskill, NY. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 17, 2021 No class May 31
6 Mondays 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $90
HUMANITIES
INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 25, 2021 Fee: $5
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 1, 2021 No class July 6, 2021 Materials Category: * HE 62310-1Z
This educational seminar will enable those over the age of 65 to understand their Medicare Health Insurance options. Medicare is the United States’ national health insurance program administered by the federal government since 1966 and currently serves more than 49 million beneficiaries annually. However, when the time comes to take advantage of the benefit, the process can be complex and time consuming. Seminar participants will receive an overview of the major features of Medicare including original Medicare and the current parts, hospital insurance, medical insurance, Medicare Advantage, and prescription drug coverage. Medicare supplements, the “Donut Hole,” and the relative benefits of national versus local networks also will be discussed. Erik Lehtinen is an independent financial consultant based in Columbia County known for his expertise in advanced Medicare planning and review.
She strives to share a playful, explorative yoga experience with her students. Learn more at byouyoga.com.
Joseph Robinson teaches a Money Accelerator Course this summer.
HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HE 36292-1Z
Stretch and Flow: Yoga with Julia
Yoga helps to balance the muscles by bringing ease and alignment back into the body. The practice of yoga provides a much-needed pause at the end of each day. Through each movement and moment, students will flow through different yoga poses, connect back with breathing, build strength, tone muscles, find length and flexibility, and return to balance. This class is well suited for students who are looking for a chance to slow down at the end of the day, move and stretch, and bring ease back into their body. While no experience is necessary, students should have a mat. No other materials are needed, but two blocks and a blanket can make the practice more accessible. Julia Shea is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor who approaches yoga from a gentler, slow flow angle while incorporating many yoga styles into her practice and teaching. INSTRUCTOR:
HU 24211-1Z A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Students interested in publishing freelance writing by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a novel to a traditional publisher are invited to this comprehensive workshop. Topics include becoming a “published” writer overnight, submitting manuscripts correctly, writing irresistible query letters, and more. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. LeeAnne Krusemark is an author, speaker, business owner, Chamber of Commerce Past President, and guest instructor at more than 200 colleges from Maine to Hawaii, as well as an adjunct online professor of publishing through ed2Go at more than 2,000 facilities worldwide. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom June 22, 2021 Fee: $45 HU 44417-1Z
1 Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meet the Publisher – Get Your Manuscript Critiqued
Students who have wanted to talk to a real agent or publisher are invited to e-mail one page of an in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of a piece of poetry, an article, a short story, screenplay, novel, non-fiction book, or children’s book. A detailed tutorial will be e-mailed to
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students to allow them to set up a free Zoom account. Webinar login information and materials will be sent before the class. Students also may submit a copy of a manuscript to the instructor, the owner of an author-friendly publishing house, for a professional critique for an optional materials fee of $50 (up to 25 double-spaced pages; $1/page thereafter). A list of publishers and/or agents who are interested in that type of work also will be provided. Please note: The optional manuscript critique is a service of Krusemark, Grinnell, and Associates, Inc. and not C-GCC. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
how to find ideas, sources, and more than 1,000 opportunities that pay. Students also will learn how to conduct interviews and create interesting content, protect a copyright, write query letters, and then use this credibility to sell other articles or even a self-published novel. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
HU 44474-1Z
Taught via Zoom June 24, 2021 Fee: $25
Online blogging is a great way to get the word out about a service, product, or other information. In this class, students will learn how to start a free blog with WordPress, choose a blog template, emphasize blog content with a creative name, use a unique voice to share expertise, and more. Students also will learn how to earn an income with their blog, including links to other websites and blog advertising, as well as how to increase Internet rankings. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
HU 44448-1Z 50
1 Thursday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Self-Publishing Options
In this class, students will discover the pros and cons of many self-publishing options, including print-on-demand, e-book publishing, and Amazon options. Students will complete the course with a rated description of 50 selfpublishing companies. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom 1 Tuesday Begins: June 22, 2021 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Prerequisite: HU 24211-1Z, A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published Fee: $25 HU 44456-1Z
Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or Movies
In this comprehensive session, students will learn about special screenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen as well as how to plot a story, develop characters, and execute work in the proper screenwriting format. Discover the difference between a Treatment, a Spec Script, and a Shooting Script, and when to do each. Students also will get an inside look into the business of selling scripts to agents and producers. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts.
INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 23, 2021 Fee: $25
1 Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Start a Free Blog!
HU 44463-1Z
1 Tuesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Taught via Zoom June 23, 2021 Fee: $45
In this fast-paced session, students will learn
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 18, 2021 Fee: $125
6 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
HU 44477-1Z
1 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Using Amazon’s Kindle Direct to Self-Publish Your Book for FREE!
For students looking to publish a paperback novel or short ebook now or in the future, this class will provide a step-by-step introduction on how to create an Amazon KIDP account, format and upload a manuscript to the platform, easily create a book cover from available templates, determine pricing and royalties, develop a sales pitch for an Amazon page, and write an Amazon author bio. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 23, 2021 Fee: $25
1 Wednesday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
LANGUAGES LA 44466-1Z Conversational Japanese – Elementary
Write Online Blogs, Magazines, and Websites
Rika Kobayashi, MA, Columbia University, is licensed to teach Japanese and English. She has been a Japanese-language lecturer for undergraduate students in higher education in the United States and at the secondary level in Japan. INSTRUCTOR:
INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
INSTRUCTOR: Leanne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 22, 2021 Fee: $25
the end of the course, students will have acquired basic conversational expressions and insights into Japan. Students who have studied Japanese in the past and are interested in brushing up their conversation skills also are invited to start with this class.
Throughout this enjoyable six-week course, students will learn useful Japanese conversational phrases and vocabulary words and practice these in drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues. By
Rika Koyayashi teaches two Conversational Japanese courses this summer.
LA 44476-1Z
Conversational Japanese – Beginner
This class is for students who have completed Conversational Japanese — Elementary or who have studied in the past. Throughout this enjoyable six-week course, learn new phrases and vocabulary and practice with drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues. Students can learn more about Japan’s unique culture for specific plans, or just for fun. Classes will help students travel, understand the dialogue of Manga cartoons, talk to a Japanese chef at a sushi restaurant, and more. INSTRUCTOR: Rika Kobayashi
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 29, 2021 No Class July 6, 2021 LA 44457-1Z
6 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $125 Conversing in Spanish
Learning another language as an adult may be challenging but certainly not impossible! Motivated students can become proficient in a foreign language if they are willing to practice. This offering will be an introduction to Spanish and will emphasize how a person initiates language
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and responds to information and questions in a variety of social situations. Participants will learn when cultural differences require use of specific Spanish expressions. Speaking and listening will be emphasized, but some reading may be included, where appropriate. Participants also may share their experiences with the process of learning Spanish. The paperback book, Easy Spanish Phrase Book by Dover Publications (ISBN number is 0-486-28086-1) is required and available online. Russell Kratz, PhD, is a teacher of English and Spanish who studied Spanish in Costa Rica and has travelled in Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Puerto Rico. He is a published author and a former educational administrator. Most recently, he has taught at the Fielden Institute of Indian River State College, Columbia-Greene Community College, and Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
3 Golf Instructor since 2010 and an instructor at Thunderhart Golf Course and Sunnyhill Resort and Golf Course for 12 years.
Prerequisite: PR 24103-1Z, Explore 250 Home-Based Business Ideas Fee: $25
Thunderhart Golf Course Begins: June 10, 2021 Materials Category: *
PR 24243-1Z
4 Thursdays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $120
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom Begins: July 13, 2021 Fee: $75
4 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PR 28338-1Z
Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business with Little Money Down
This informative seminar will teach students the behind-the-scenes, practical information on how to start a successful home-based second-income business. With little money down, students will learn how to decide on a business or product with minimal issues, how to avoid making major financial mistakes, and best practices in franchising. By taking this course, students will save time, money, and mental wear and tear. INSTRUCTOR: Bev Nathan
MOTORCYCLE
Taught via Zoom Begins: June 8, 2021 Fee: $55
1 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Motorcycle Safety Program Motorcycle Training Solutions will conduct classes on the C-GCC campus this summer. Please call 845.784.4911 or visit www.mts1.com for the schedule and registration information. Motorcycle Training Solutions is seeking Motorcycle Safety Foundation-certified Rider Coaches for Summer 2021. Contact 845.784.4911 if interested.
PHYSICAL FITNESS PH 62051-1A
Fundamentals of Golf
PR 24103-1Z
Taught by a Chamber of Commerce Past President and award-winning business owner, this comprehensive course will offer workshop-style information on more than 250 legitimate home business ideas, mandatory legal documentation, ways to market products and services, how to take tax deductions (this workshop included), and more. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
This introductory course covers the basics of the golf game from tee to green. Learn the fundamentals of the swing and gain an understanding of the various clubs in the bag. The class starts with how and when to hit with a driver, fairway woods, and irons, followed by a short session that will cover pitching and chipping usage and technique. The final session will offer guidance on putting technique, alignment, and green reading. The course will include discussions on how the game is played and strategies that can be used along with discussions on the basic rules of the game. Although this is an introductory course, the information presented would benefit golfers of any skill level looking to improve their games. Classes will meet at the beautiful Thunderhart Golf Course in Freehold, NY.
Taught via Zoom June 21, 2021 Fee: $45
Gerard Ecker, United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF), has been a Level
Taught via Zoom June 21, 2021
INSTRUCTOR:
Explore 250 Home-Based Business Ideas
1 Monday 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
PR 24104-1Z Make Money at Home with a Virtual Assistant or Word-Processing Business Students will discover how and where to find clients, 50 ways to advertise and market services, effective home office equipment choices, and 100 ways to make money with a computer. These services are in demand, so learn to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make more money. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, and then another with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
1 Monday 9:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.
Be A Mystery Shopper
Students will learn how to sign up with many legitimate mystery shopping companies without fees, avoid the pitfalls and scams, create a required mystery shopping resume and profile, and take care of legalities and taxes regarding this income. Participants will receive a list of 25 legitimate companies to which they can apply. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 21, 2021 Fee: $25 PR 24246-1Z
1 Monday 6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.
Monetize Websites, Blogs, and Social Media
Earn a passive monthly income from selling other people’s products by placing a merchantprovided advertisement link on your site and get a commission for every sale, click, or lead. Learn where to find 1000+ free and low-cost opportunities and how to avoid scams or links that won’t offer a beneficial ROI (return on investment). Learn how to find high, recurring, and second-tier commissions, along with SEO secrets to increase a site’s ranking and visibility on search engines like Google. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. WORKSHOP LEADER: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 24, 2021 Fee: $25 PR 32184-1Z
1 Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Professional Voice-Overs: Getting Paid to Talk
For students who have ever wondered how to begin in voice-over part time, full time, or for supplemental or retirement income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. An easy-to-access remote learning system will take students behind the scenes at Voice Coaches’ main studios in Albany, NY, where voice-over content is produced for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTV, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television, and much, much more, today’s voice-over field has become a great way to leverage individual voice qualities and communication skills. This class also includes an opportunity to receive a brief one-onone voice range and quality assessment with the
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instructor. For more information, visit http://www. voicecoaches.com/gptt.
PR 68333-1A
Members of the Creative Voice Development Group in Albany, NY
The Security Guard Act of 1992 became law on July 17, 1992, with the approval of the Governor. The text of the legislative intent is as follows: the Legislature hereby finds that the provision of the contractual and proprietary security services is a rapidly growing industry in the state, particularly in metropolitan areas. Both private enterprise and government increasingly rely upon security services as a supplement to traditional law enforcement to protect people and property. Approximately 500,000 security guards in New York State are mandated to obtain an eighthour course and other training under the terms of the new Security Guard Act effective January 1, 1994. Prior to obtaining a security officers license in New York State, attending and passing this course are required. This course includes the Role of the Security Guard, Legal Powers and Limitations, Emergency Situations, Access Control and Identification, Public Relations and Communication, and Ethics and Conduct. The ability to read, comprehend, and apply written material is required for this course.
INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom July 28, 2021 Fee: $17 PR 68552-1Z
1 Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Project Management Foundations
This course will provide students with an introduction to the foundational skills associated with structured project management programs and the use of tools and techniques to help effectively and efficiently manage project activities. Project management is the activity of planning, organizing, and managing tasks and people to achieve the goals of a program. Topics of discussion will include project management overview, project launch, scope management, change management, stakeholder management, risk identification and response planning, communication techniques, quality measures, project implementation, and project closure. Mary Beth Imbaratto has more than 25 years of experience in project management, change management, and strategy. She has earned several certifications in Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Change Management, and has facilitated training sessions for project managers, non-project managers, staff, and students. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom June 1, 2021 Fee: $380 PR 68424-1A
5 Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eight-Hour Pre-Assignment Training Course for Security Guards
William DeLuca, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Columbia-Greene. DeLuca served as a police officer for 21 years and is certified as a Master and General Topics Instructor by the New York State Bureau for Municipal Police. INSTRUCTOR:
C-GCC – Room 206 July 24, 2021 Materials Category: *
1 Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $90
Linda Aydlett, a beekeeper for 11 years, has taught aspiring beekeepers in Columbia and Greene Counties for the past several years. She is the founder of the Columbia County Beekeepers Club and a Cornell University Certified Master Beekeeper. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom 3 Saturdays: May 22, June 19, July 17 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Materials Category: *
Fee: $75
INSTRUCTOR: William DeLuca
PR 68333-1A
C-GCC – Room 206 May 21, 2021 Materials Category: *
1 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $90
C-GCC – Room 206 August 13, 2021 Materials Category: *
1 Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fee: $90
SPECIAL INTERESTS SI 99361-1Z
Learn more about beekeeping this summer with Beekeeping 101.
SI 99246-1A
PR 68333-2A
Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
This eight-hour mandated in-service training course is for all security guards in New York State and must be completed on a calendar year basis for each year succeeding the completion of the mandated 16-Hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards. Topics covered include: the role of a security guard; legal powers and limitations; emergency situations; communications and public relations; access control; report writing; ethics and conduct, and elective topics.
“Fall/Winter Management,” will be offered next semester; check for dates and times. Class meets May 22, June 19, July 17.
Beekeeping 101: The Sweetness of Summer
Early summer work helps set bees up for better success through the remaining season. Following the seasonal beekeeping calendar as a blueprint, students will cover specific management techniques to use during the summer months that will help ensure that their new colony continues to thrive and grow. Topics include how to prepare for the colony’s growth, the pros and cons of letting the colony swarm, monitoring for disease and parasites to help the bees stay healthy, and, if Mother Nature blesses both the bees and beekeeper with a bounty of nectar, how to harvest the honey. This class is for beginners (or those needing a refresher) who just started beekeeping this year and set up a hive or two. “The Sweetness of Summer” is the second in a series of three courses that will cover the entire beekeeping season. The remaining segment,
Young Adults Education for Success Program (YES), Ages 18-21
The Young Adults Education for Success (YES) Program provides one-on-one and group instruction for young adults ages 18-21 striving to improve their prospects for workplace and career success. Program services include a workplace skills assessment and instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics up to the pre-college level. Preparation for lifelong learning including study and computer literacy skills also is provided. Students entering without a high school diploma are encouraged to undertake the new national High School Equivalency Exam TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) as the culmination of the program. YES accepts students on an ongoing basis. Students have up to 260 classroom hours to complete the program. Contact the Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development for full enrollment details. INSTRUCTOR: C-GCC staff
C-GCC – Room 117 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays Begins: Ongoing 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $995 SI 99283-1Z
Horseback Riding: 18+ Years of Age
Learn the basics or brush up on English riding and horsemanship skills. Major topics include
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Clinton Corners, NY Begins: May 20, 2021 Material Category: * SI 99297-1Z
6 Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $300
Children’s Horseback Riding (Ages 6+)
Introduce your child to the amazing world of horses! Children will learn to safely handle, groom, tack, lead, and ride a horse. Riders will progress according to their ability. All levels are welcome. INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Herman
Dressage, the art of training a horse in precision of movement, will be taught at Blue Ribbon Farm and Equestrian Center this spring
safe handling of the horse; proper grooming and readying the horse for riding (tacking); basic horse psychology and equipment (tack). An hour-long riding lesson will follow the groundwork. Instruction stresses clear communication and balanced position for the benefit of the horse-human partnership. Facility includes a dust-free indoor arena. Lessons, horses, and helmets provided; students should provide their own boots with a ½” heel. Maximum enrollment per class is four students. With three or fewer students, the class will run under time because of groundwork efficiency. Beginning Western Riding instruction also is available. Lisa Herman has been riding most of her life and teaching and training professionally for more than 25 years. She holds a BS in Equine Studies from Centenary College, is a United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Certified Instructor, and remains active in the USDF program. She is the owner and chief instructor of Blue Ribbon Equestrian Center and enjoys working with riders of all levels. INSTRUCTOR:
Blue Ribbon Farm 123 Nottingham Road Clinton Corners, NY Begins: May 18, 2021 Material Category: * SI 99295-1Z
6 Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fee: $300
Introduction to Dressage
Dressage is a French term used to describe the art or method of training a horse in obedience and in precision of movement. This course provides a fabulous opportunity to learn the basics of a classical, traditional, and beautiful method of riding. For those interested, the basics of Western Dressage can be addressed. This course will be aligned with the current level of the riders in attendance. INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Herman
Blue Ribbon Farm 123 Nottingham Road
Blue Ribbon Farm 123 Nottingham Road Clinton Corners, NY Begins: May 19, 2021 Material Category: *
6 Wednesdays 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fee: $300
SI 99349-1A
Polite Dog Walking Class
In this very focused class, students will use modern, science-based animal training techniques to teach their dogs the skills to be a polite walking companion. Dogs can wear a flat buckle or martingale (limited slip) collar, or a well-fitted harness. Leashes should be nylon or leather and four-to-six feet long. Registration is limited to four dog/handler teams, to ensure everyone gets enough individual instruction. This class is taught using force and intimidationfree methods and techniques. The first class is a mandatory, people-only orientation; please do not bring the dogs to the first class. Do bring proof of rabies vaccination and Parvo-virus vaccination or titer test to the first class. Elisabeth Tarttier-Hotter, CTDI, has been training dogs for 10 years, teaching various training classes, and training rescue foster dogs, as well as her personal pets. She is an Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ member, a certified Trick Dog Instructor, and certified Stunt Dog Judge. She and her two dogs enjoy participating and/or competing in Rally-Obedience, Agility, FlyBall, and WagIt! Games’ SniffIt! Visit facebook. com/etrainsdogs to learn more. INSTRUCTOR:
SI 99333- 1Z
Save Money with Extreme Couponing
Learn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are not just for groceries; the savings can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year. This comprehensive workshop will teach where to find all different types of coupons, even for highticket items, how to find the best coupon apps and websites, and how to match coupons with sales for maximum savings. This workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. A detailed tutorial will be sent to the students prior to class day, along with the login information and the digital handouts. INSTRUCTOR: LeeAnne Krusemark
Taught via Zoom June 24, 2021 Fee: $25 SI 99345-1A
1 Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
ESL Bridge-to-College
C-GCC’s ESL Bridge-to-College is an intensive, non-credit course created to help academically qualifying non-native English speakers learn the advanced English language skills required for college success. The course consists of two complementary instructional modules, designed to provide college-level skills preparation in grammar, reading, and writing. The core classroom instruction is supported through supplemental opportunities in the College’s Academic Support Center and a professional tutor. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are interested in enrolling in college-level courses at C-GCC should contact the Office of Community Engagement and Professional Development for more information. Call 518.828.4181, Extension 3342. INSTRUCTOR: C-GCC Staff
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 17, 2021 No class July 5 and 8
14 Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Fee: $15
C-GCC – Student Center Begins: May 15, 2021 Materials Category: * SI 99350-1A
6 Saturdays 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $120 Novice Trick Dog Class – Tricks for Treats
In this class, canines will work on fun tricks like jumping through a hoop, spinning in a circle, taking a bow, and jumping over a bar. Participants also will work on foundation behaviors for more advanced tricks. Dog doesn’t know “sit”? No problem! This class can be tailored to meet the skills and abilities of each individual dog/ handler team. Dogs of all ages welcome! The first meeting will be without the dogs. Dogs may wear either a flat nylon or leather collar, or well-fitted harness, and a six-foot lead. At the end of this class, students will have the opportunity to earn a Novice Trick Dog Title through Do More With Your Dog! For more information on the Trick Dog sport, visit domorewithyourdog.com/trickdog/. This class is taught using science-based, force, and intimidation-free methods and techniques. The first class is a mandatory people-only orientation; please do not bring the dogs to the first class. Do bring proof of rabies vaccination and Parvo-virus vaccination or titer test to the first class. INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Tarttier-Hotter
C-GCC – Student Center Begins: May 15, 2021 Materials Category: *
6 Saturdays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fee: $120
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INSTRUCTOR: Elisabeth Tarttier-Hotter
C-GCC – Student Center Begins: July 18, 2021 Materials Category: * SI 99362
4 Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Fee: $80
Introduction to Calm, Composed, and Resilient
Interested in learning more about Calm, Composed, and Resilient but not sure you are ready for a six-week course? This two-hour introductory session will teach students how and why the renowned stress reduction techniques developed by the HeartMath Institute are so effective and life changing. Students will learn the first technique and the basic science behind building resilience, as well as how seemingly innocuous patterns of unconscious behavior drain one’s energy and make one more susceptible to the negative outcomes of stress. Students who complete this class and would like to continue are encouraged to enroll in the full series. Alison Murphy, LAc, is an avid meditation student, practitioner, and coach, a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner, and a sound- and music-healing facilitator. With more than 30 years of study and practice in many contemplative approaches, she has received teachings, initiations, and certifications from many spiritual leaders. She holds a Master of Science degree in Jeffrey C. Yuens Classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Swedish Institute. INSTRUCTOR:
Taught via Zoom May 17, 2021 Fee: $20 SI 99359
1 Monday 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Calm, Composed, and Resilient
Struggling with anxiety or PTSD? Sick of insomnia? Plagued by repetitive negative self-talk? Ever feel hijacked by your emotions? This six-session course will teach practical, easy-to-learn techniques to self-regulate emotions, reduce stress, improve health and relationships, and build
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This course will start from the ground up building a solid foundation to get the dog running toward you instead of away. This class is taught using sciencebased, force, and intimidation-free methods and techniques. Class limited to four dogs and handlers to ensure that everyone receives enough individual instruction. The last class may involve outdoor practice depending on progress and weather permitting. All dogs need proof of DHL and Parvovirus inoculations. Please have the same person attend and work with the dog for each class to facilitate maximum learning and accomplishment for both the pet parent and the dog. The first class is a mandatory people-only orientation; please do not bring the dogs to the first class.
capacity to navigate life’s challenges and uncertain times. HeartMath is the only scientifically validated system of stress intervention techniques and objective biometric feedback that quantifiably and dramatically boosts the health and performance of individuals and organizations. Understanding the mechanics of stress offers the advantage of being more aware of and sensitive to levels of stress and knowing when and how to take proactive steps. In this course, students will learn powerful techniques utilized by many in law enforcement, hospitals, U.S. Military, and U.S. companies worldwide. Please note that the first class will run from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTOR: Alison Murphy, LAc
SI 99359-1Z
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 25, 2021 Fee: $80 SI 99359-2Z Taught via Zoom Begins: July 13, 2021 Fee: $80 SI 99360
6 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
6 Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meditation and the Art of Tarot
An exploration and examination of the tarot through the lens of art, contemplation, and mythology. Students of Meditation and the Art of the Tarot will learn to work with the archetypes depicted in the major arcana as a tool for self-discovery and evolution by analyzing, discussing, and reflecting on the symbology of Patricia Coleman Smith’s artwork of the Rider-Waite tarot deck juxtaposed with Joseph Campbell’s stages of The Hero’s Journey. The course is offered in two, six-week sessions. The first session covers The Fool to the Hermit card and the second session covers The Wheel of Fortune to The World card. Suitable for beginner to accomplished tarot readers, meditators, healers, writers, artists, art-lovers, and anyone interested in learning a novel approach to developing self-knowledge through meditation. Highly recommended for those who have had difficulty learning to meditate via traditional methods. Please note that it is highly recommended to take the first session prior to the second.
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. E M I T GO Attention Greene County residents! Through the newly established Greene Light to Enrollment Fund, Greene County is making it possible for residents of the County to receive scholarships covering tuition for credit and/or non-credit classes. For more information, e-mail joan.koweek@sunycgcc.edu or call 518.828.4181, Extension 3727.
INSTRUCTOR: Alison Murphy, LAc
SI 99360-1Z
Taught via Zoom Begins: May 27, 2021 Fee: $120
6 Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SI 99360-2Z
Taught via Zoom Begins: July 15, 2021 Fee: $120
6 Thursdays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
New York State Immunization Requirements: New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all post-secondary students who were born on or after January 1, 1957, and who are enrolled in six or more credits to document immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella before registering for classes. For more information or to download an Immunization Form, visit SUNYcgcc.edu/student-life/health-services/.
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•NON-CREDIT COURSE LISTINGS / Summer 2021 •ARTS AND CRAFTS
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AR 08003 Basic Sewing AR 08616 Beginner Basic Quilt AR 08969 Advanced Quilting AR 16257 Studio Painting AR 16460 Renaissance Portrait Painting AR 16466 Drawing I Beginner/Intermediate AR 16467 Drawing II Intermediate/Advanced AR 16468 The Joyful Habit of Watercolor
FI 24102 FI 24236 FI 24244 FI 24248
•BOATING BO 99283 Keelboat Sailing Certification Course
•BUSINESS BU 24069 Great Real Estate Deals BU 68142 Notary Public Seminar
•COMPUTERS CM 28368 Adobe Photoshop Level 1 CM 28444 Computer Basics for Seniors CM 28448 MS Excel 2013 Level 1 CM 28449 MS Excel 2013 Level II CM 28462 Website/WordPress Level I CM 28464 Adobe Photoshop Level II CM 28465 Website/WordPress Level II CM 28475 Video Edit Home Movies
•DANCE DA 57000 Introduction to Modern Dance
Secrets of Wall Street How to Drastically Cut Costs Navigating the Medicare Maze Money Accelerator Course
•HEALTH AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HE 36292 Stretch and Flow Yoga HE 62310 Pilates Mat Class
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