GORDON STATE COLLEGE
Community Education
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GSC EDUCATION COMMUNITY
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Mommy & Me Swim Lessons
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Junior Highlander Swim Lessons
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K-5 Tutoring
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Basketball Camp
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Soccer Camp
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Tennis Camp
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Summer Softball Camp
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Nike Baseball Camp
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Science Explorer Camp
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Summer STEAM Camp
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Performing Arts Camp
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Private Violin Lessons
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Adult Swim Lessons
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Fitness Swimming for Adults
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Monday Night Pottery
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Clay Sculpture
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CPR Certification
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I-Create Photography
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Computer Basics
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Using PowerPoint to Make Your Point
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Astronomy Symposium
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Travel Writing
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Intro to Nonprofit Management
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Certificate in Food Nutrition and Health
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Restaurant Management
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Conference and Meeting Facilities
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Registration Information
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Registration Form
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Welcome! Dear friends, Do you know where you are going? We encourage you to take a moment to slow down and reflect, dream, and visualize where you would like to be this time next year. Could it be returning to school to obtain your degree? Increased marketability for career advancement? Or maybe learn something just for you such as pottery, swimming, or violin. Over the past 17 years, Community Education has strived to bring creative ways to enrich the lives of our community by providing affordable lifelong learning opportunities. We want to make sure we provide quality learning and training in a variety of subjects. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for, or if you would like to develop a new non-academic course, please contact us to make a course suggestion. OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: • LIFELONG LEARNING ENRICHMENT Arts & Crafts, Life and Leisure, Cooking, Music Lessons and more. • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Business Leadership Solutions, Online Certification Courses, Computer Software Applications, and Customized Training • CONFERENCE SERVICES & FACILITY RENTALS On-site audiovisual services, full-service catering, challenge course facilitators • JUNIOR HIGHLANDERS Summer camps and activities for kids under the age of 18. In partnership for lifelong learning and education, Gordon State College Community Education communityeducation@gordonstate.edu 678-359-5123
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MOMMY & ME SWIM LESSONS This class is designed for you and your child to develop a lifelong love of swimming. Children that are exposed to water at a young age are more likely to be proficient swimmers sooner in life. Your child can attend with mom, dad, or an adult guardian in a calm and quiet atmosphere. Laura Huggins, your instructor, will show you tips and techniques for your child to develop confidence and comfort in the water. Swim diapers are required. AGES 6 MONTHS - 4 YEARS Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, May 13 - 24 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, July 29 - August 9 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Aquatic Center Pool Instructor: Laura Huggins Early-Bird: $49 (expires two weeks prior to start) Course Fee: $60
JUNIOR HIGHLANDER SWIM LESSONS Beginning lessons focus on floating, safety in and around the pool, and beginning swimming techniques. Parent or guardian must be present for children but will not be in the water. Our swim lessons will be taught in the Gordon State College Aquatic Center by Laura Huggins. Depending on your child’s age will depend on the time frame for their lessons. SESSION I Dates: Mondays - Thursdays, June 3 - 13 Early-Bird: $64 (expires May 20) Course Fee: $75 SESSION II Dates: Mondays - Thursdays, June 17 - 27 Early-Bird: $64 (expires June 3) Course Fee: $75
Times for each age group 3 - 4 Year Olds: 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. 5 - 6 Year Olds: 10:15 - 10:55 a.m. 7 - 10 Year Olds: 11:00 - 11:40 a.m. 11 Year Olds & Up: 11:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
SESSION III Dates: Mondays - Thursdays, July 8 - 18 Early-Bird: $64 (expires June 24) Course Fee: $75
K - 5 TUTORING Is your child struggling with basic math, writing, or reading skills? We offer a holistic tutoring approach to help your child build their confidence and improve their grades. The tutoring sessions are molded to suit each child’s individual need. We want to create the stepping stones to help your child succeed in and out of school. Dates: Mondays - Thursdays Time-slots: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (other times may be arranged) Instructor: Katharine Whitelock Location: Community Education Session Fee: $20 per one hour session
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BASKETBALL CAMP This camp is designed to develop individual skill levels in the area of dribbling, passing, shooting, physical conditioning, and defense. The camp also addresses character education, which includes but is not limited to social and emotional learning, moral reasoning, cognitive development, life skills, health education, violence & anti-bullying prevention, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and conflict resolution. Camp fees include lunch, swimming and a tee shirt! AGES 7 - 14, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Friday, June 3 - 7 Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $185 (expires May 20) Camp Fee: $200 Walk-Up Registration Fee: $225
SUMMER SOCCER CAMP Our popular soccer camp, led by Scott Henderson, is designed to provide a positive learning environment for both boys and girls. The camp is game-oriented and dedicated to developing players to meet their full potential while providing individual attention and development. Grouped by skill level, from beginner to advanced, all players benefit with this four-day camp offered two different weeks with both weeks for ages six and up. WEEK ONE - AGES 6 - UP, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 10 - 13 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $189 (expires May 27) Camp Fee: $224 Walk-Up Registration Fee: $249
WEEK TWO - AGES 6 - UP, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 17 - 20 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $189 (expires June 3) Camp Fee: $224 Walk-Up Registration Fee: $249
TENNIS CAMP This camp is designed to provide clear and concise instruction for the beginner and intermediate tennis player with an emphasis on proper technique. The course will cover the fundamentals of the volley, the forehand, the backhand, the overhead and the serve as well as an introduction to the fundamentals of movement and score-keeping. Good sportsmanship and proper tennis etiquette will also be emphasized. It is recommended that all campers come with their own racquets but if that is not possible we do have loaners for those who have not yet purchased a frame. These classes are taught primarily outside, so provisions should be made to protect the campers from the extremes of weather, ie. sunscreen, caps, and sunglasses, if necessary. AGES 10 - 18, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Friday, June 24 - 28 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $95 (expires June 10) Camp Fee: $120 Walk-Up Registration Fee: $145
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Our summer camps are not only fun, but educational as well. Each camp offers a new learning environment for your child to grow, mentally and physically.
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Our summer camps are not only fun, but educational as well. Each camp offers a new learning environment for your child to grow, mentally and physically. 8 Gordon State College Community Education
SUMMER SOFTBALL CAMP The camp is designed to cover all aspects of the game of fast pitch softball including hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, catching, infield, outfield, as well as actual game training. In addition to learning individual position play from some of the best coaches and players in the country the highlander skills camp will also include live scrimmage games. This will not be your typical camp as our goal is to ensure that all participating campers enhance and improve their game both physically and mentally to help achieve our camp moto of “the four days that made a difference in my game.” AGES 6 - 10, GIRLS Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 10 - 13 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Camp Fee: $75
AGES 11 - 14, GIRLS Dates: Monday - Thursday, June 10 - 13 Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Camp Fee: $75
NIKE BASEBALL CAMP U.S. Sports Camps is excited to host the first Nike Baseball Camp at Gordon State College. This camp will be instructed by the Gordon State coaching staff and guarantees campers will take their game to the next level. Directing the Nike Baseball Camp at Gordon State College is Head Baseball Coach Travis McClanahan. McClanahan is in his sixteenth year as Head Coach for the Highlanders Baseball Program. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE - Professional instruction from Coach McClanahan and college-aged instructors - Excellent residential, dining and training facilities - Low camper/staff ratio - Discussion topics: preparing for college baseball and personal goal setting - Multi-level ability grouping - Nike Camp T-shirt, Lanyard and Prizes - Nike Baseball Camp Graduation Certificate ALL REGISTRATIONS FOR THE NIKE BASEBALL CAMP GO DIRECTLY THROUGH US SPORTS CAMPS https://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball/nike/gordon-state-college AGES 9 - 17, BOYS Dates: Sunday - Wednesday, July 7 - 10 See registration packet provided by US Sport Camps for detail time information. Day Camp Fee: $295 Overnight Camp Fee: $525
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SCIENCE EXPLORER CAMP Each week will provide a structured environment with exciting interactive experiences based on specific age groups. Campers will have hands-on experiments and projects to learn about the natural world and better understand how it works. We will incorporate a schedule that will keep campers’ minds and bodies active with indoor and outdoor fun. GRADES Pre-K - 1st Dates: Monday - Friday, June 3 - 7 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $149 (expires May 20) Camp Fee: $160 GRADES 2nd - 3rd Dates: Monday - Friday, June 10 - 14 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $149 (expires May 27) Camp Fee: $160 GRADES 4th - 5th Dates: Monday - Friday, June 17 - 21 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Early Bird: $149 (expires June 3) Camp Fee: $160
SUMMER STEAM CAMP Our new Summer-STEAM camp offers a fun, adrenaline-filled learning experience in science, technology, engineering, and math, plus art and adventure. We are looking for students who enjoy discovering new things, solving problems, being creative, and learning how things work through hands-on experiments. Our camp leader will actively educate these middle school campers to get them ready for the next school year. GRADES 6th - 8th, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Friday, July 8 - 12 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $185 (expires May 20) Camp Fee: $200
Our Science Explorer Camp and Summer STEAM Camp have very LIMITED SPACE, so be sure to register early to reserve your child’s space.
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Our summer camps are not only fun, but educational as well. Each camp offers a new learning environment for your child to grow, mentally and physically. 12 Gordon State College Community Education
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Throughout the years, our annual art camp has provided exciting hands-on activities that allow each camper to meet creative challenges and exercise their imagination with various art projects. This year is no exception as we once again partner with Ozier Dance Studio for an exciting week of musical theatre and visual art elements. This year, our young artists will be performing a rendition of Disney’s The Lion King! AGE 7 - 14, BOYS & GIRLS Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 15 - 18 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Early Bird Fee: $185 (expires July 1) Camp Fee: $200
”Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.” – Mufasa from The Lion King
PRIVATE VIOLIN LESSONS Would you like to improve your posture and your memory skills? Would you like to play one of the most beautiful sounding musical instruments in the world? You should attend private violin lessons. Mary Stephenson, our violin instructor, provides 30-minute weekly lessons for adults and children. You can learn violin using the traditional method or the Suzuki method. Dates: Monthly, Wednesdays Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Community Education Building Instructor: Mary Stephenson Course Fee: $94
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SWIM LESSONS Gordon’s very own American Red Cross Certified Swim Instructor, Laura Huggins, is offering her services to teach others how to swim. Private lessons for children and adults are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. You choose the number of sessions, at $40 per hour session, and contact us for the specific dates that fit with your schedule. PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS - ADULT & CHILDREN Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: Contact our office for hours Location: GSC Aquatic Center Course Fee: $40 per session
FITNESS SWIMMING - Adults
It is important for adults to take part in activities that help strengthen their muscles, build endurance, and improve their cardiovascular fitness. This course is designed to do all of these things and more. During this course you will have access to the Gordon State College pool and our qualified instructor who will be present to assist you. You may either seek assistance or set your own pace. Prerequisite: Participants must know how to swim. Dates: Monthly, Mondays - Fridays Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Location: GSC Aquatic Center Course Fee: $50
ADULTS ONLY SWIM LESSONS CLASS Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, May 13 - 24 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: GSC Aquatic Center Early Bird: $49 (expires April 29) Course Fee: $60
MONDAY NIGHT POTTERY
CLAY SCULPTURE
In this class you will study basic but important techniques of throwing pottery forms on the wheel, centering the ball, pulling cylinders, and handbuilding. More advanced students will work on more complex projects. Topics include pulling and attaching handles, sizing lids, applying glaze, firing, and more. This course includes clay, glazes, use of the wheel, and firing in the kiln.
This class is for any artist who has the ambition to create portrait or figurative work from clay. You can work from life or reference material. In this course, taught by Bob Detamore, you will learn the basics of simple terracotta sculpture, hollowing and firing, and putting on a patina color. This course includes clay, armatures, and kiln firing.
Dates: Mondays, May 6 - July 1 Mondays, July 8 - August 26 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Fine Arts 215 Instructor: Bob Detamore Early-Bird Fee: $114 (expires two weeks prior to start) Course Fee: $125
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Dates: Tuesdays, May 21 - June 25 Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Location: Fine Arts 215 Instructor: Bob Detamore Early-Bird Fee: $124 (expires two weeks prior to start) Course Fee: $135
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CPR CERTIFICATION
The American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. This is open to the general public, as well as, the Gordon State College nursing students. Dates: Tuesday, July 9, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Location: Nursing Allied Health Sciences 114 Early Bird: $50 (expires two week prior to start date) Course Fee: $60
COMPUTER BASICS Are you trying to figure out how to do basic functions on your computer? Do you have some computer skills but want to expand your knowledge? This course may be for you. The computer basics class serves students who want to become more confident with their use of computers. Your instructor will show you different exercises and will also be available for oneon-one assistance. Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, May 20 - 23 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Walter Bibbs Location: Instructional Complex 103 Early-Bird: $69 (expires July 8) Course Fee: $79
I-CREATE PHOTOGRAPHY
Just in time for the 4th of July holiday! Bring your own digital camera, phone, or another device to learn the basics of photography, combined with Photoshop. This two-in-one class will teach you how you can create unique photos to proudly share your memories. Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 18 - 27 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Walter Bibbs Location: Instructional Complex 103 Early-Bird: $72 (expires June 4) Course Fee: $90
USING POWERPOINT TO MAKE YOUR POINT This course offers you an introduction to PowerPoint. PowerPoint is used in offices for presentations and meetings. You will learn how to create a PowerPoint and how to fine tune it to make a unique presentation for your next meeting or seminar. Dates: Tuesday and Thursday, July 23 - 25 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Walter Bibbs Location: Instructional Complex 103 Early-Bird: $69 (expires July 8) Course Fee: $79
ASTRONOMY SYMPOSIUM Planets, asteroids, and comets! Oh my! This symposium allows amateur and professional astronomers to assemble and exchange information about astronomy and astronomical occurrences. Professional astronomers will be presenting information about the latest astronomical discoveries. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and hear from the professional presenters. Both the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) and the Southeast Region of the Astronomical League (SERAL) encourage attendance by anyone interested in what is happening in the sky above us. Dates: Friday - Saturday, July 12 - 13 Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Gordon State College Barnesville Campus Conference Fee: $30
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TRAVEL WRITING In this course you’ll learn how to develop the skills of a travel writer. You’ll understand the writing styles and methods needed to sell material in today’s competitive market. By the end of the course, you’ll have the ability to write for the travel market. If you have a desire to write and yearn to travel, you’re a perfect candidate to become a travel writer. Let’s get going. Topics include popular styles and types of travel writing that are the friendliest to new writers Dates: May 15 - June 19 June 12 - July 17 July 17 - August 21 Time: 24 Hour Access Location: Online Instructor: Eva Shaw Course Fee: $100
INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT In this course, a twelve-year veteran in the nonprofit management field will show you how to transform your good intentions into a professional plan of action. You’ll understand the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations while mastering the core knowledge necessary to become an effective leader in the nonprofit arena. In this course, you’ll gain a full understanding the role of the executive director and the board of directors, special event and meeting management, public relation strategies, and how to find a position in this fascinating and rewarding field of work. Dates: Start Anytime - Self Paced Time: 24 Hour Access Location: Online Instructor: Janet Levine Course Fee: $299
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CERTIFICATE IN FOOD, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH Food and nutrition have a profound impact on our health and well-being, yet many of us are not aware of what foods to eat, which diets are healthy, and where our food originates. Throughout this class, you’ll become more conscious of what we eat, why we eat it, how it is prepared, and what consequences our food choices have on our health as well as the health of our planet. You’ll also learn how we can change our eating habits for more healthful outcomes, including swapping processed sugar for other sweeteners, adding probiotics to the diet, and harnessing the healing effect of herbs. Dates: May 15 - June 19 June 12 - July 17 July 17 - August 21 Time: 24 Hour Access Location: Online Instructor: Cyndie Koopsen Course Fee: $96
RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
Restaurant Management opens the door to world-wide employment opportunities and experiences in a variety of culinary environments. You will be provided with the knowledge to succeed in the areas of restaurant design and concept, menu creation and management, food and beverage elements, human resources and business management elements. Dates: Start Anytime - Self Paced Time: 24 Hour Access Location: Online Instructors: Thea Roberts and Liselle Turner Course Fee: $995
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Planning a conference or meeting? We have a variety of venues to support our community with classrooms and lecture halls, meeting rooms, athletic fields, residence halls and more. These spaces are only available to nonprofit, government or educational organizations. In addition to facility rentals, we can create all-inclusive packages with options such as catering, technical and clerical support, etc. Please contact us at 678-359-5126 or communityeducation@gordonstate. edu to learn how your next event can be successful with the services and facilities provided through Gordon State College Community Education.
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Registration Information Online: Visit www.gordonstate.edu/commed and click on the “Registration” tab located on the top left of our web page where you will sign up and follow the instructions for class registration.
In Person: Located on Gordon State College’s campus at 301 Spencer Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Phone: Call the Community Education office 678-359-5123 during our business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fax: Send completed registration forms to 770-358-5009. Mail: Send your completed registration form with payment information to:
Gordon State College ATTN: Community Education 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA 30204
Refunds: In order to receive a refund for a course, students must withdraw prior to the first scheduled
class meeting. Please call the Community Education office at 678-359-5123 to drop a course. There will be no refunds once a course has begun.
Holidays: The campus will be closed on May 27 (Memorial Day) and July 4 (Independence Day) Emergency Closing: In the event the college is closed due to inclement weather we will make every effort to provide make-up sessions at the discretion of the college. Please make sure the Community Education office has your up-to-date contact information.
Student Accommodations: Students with special needs must notify the Community Education office
a minimum of two business days before the course/camp start date so appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Parking Permits: Parking permits will be disbursed by the Community Education office, once registration is complete, to the Community Education students that should need them.
Junior Highlander Registrations: Fees include a $50 non-refundable fee (except for swim lessons). All forms in the Junior Highlander Handbook will need to be completed by the parent/guardian, and returned to the Community Education office before the start.
Refunds for Junior Highlander There will be no
refunds once the selected camp has started. If you should need to withdraw your child from the program, please notify the Community Education office at least one week prior to the start of the camp. You will be given a refund for the camp registration minus the required non-refundable deposit if you withdraw your child prior to the start of the camp. If a camp is canceled by the Community Education office due to low enrollment or for other reasons, you will receive a full refund, including the non-refundable deposit.
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