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Challenging minds since 1980! Building on our strong academics, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids provides youth with a variety of educational enrichment opportunities.
CONTENTS Art .......................................................24 Crafts & Hobbies.............................24 Dance..................................................25 Down on the Farm...........................25 Language...........................................25 Martial Arts.................................25-26 Math....................................................27 Piano...................................................27 Science & Technology.....................28 Sports & Recreation................. 28-29 American Red Cross Pillowcase Project..........................30
We began in the summer of 1980, when community leader Jon Lundin, (then RVC’s Director of Continuing Education), established Whiz Kids College. While originally conceived as a summer “college” for students with high academic abilities, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids quickly widened its programming to include any youth with a zest for learning. Rock Valley College Whiz Kids classes are designed to: • Explore subjects more in depth • Challenge students to learn new material through critical and creative thinking • Offer opportunities for students to become acquainted with others who have similar academic interests • Provide a supportive environment where students “learn by doing” • Offer a variety of instructional methods to stimulate and challenge students Students have fun using their imaginations, perfecting their talents, and gaining confidence in academic areas. Parents like Rock Valley College Whiz Kids because it provides a positive and stimulating environment for their children. We like it because we enjoy the kids and love to see learning in action! SPECIAL NEEDS: The College is committed to providing an accessible and supportive learning environment for all Whiz Kids students. To help us meet this goal, at least three weeks in advance of the beginning of a Whiz Kids class or Eagle Academic Camp, call the RVC Community & Continuing Education office at (815) 921-3900. Notification of any disabilities or conditions requiring special accommodations or attention will allow the College to determine reasonable accommodations which can be made. For adult students, call the RVC Disability Support Services Office at (815) 921-2356. Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
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ART • CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ART
CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM, a Partner in Excellence of the Illinois Art Museum enriches the quality of life in the Rockford region through visual arts programs of collection, exhibition and education. Located inside Riverfront Museum Park for the Arts and Sciences (a Rockford Park District facility), RAM offers 17,000 square feet of exhibition space within it’s three galleries. For more information log onto: www.rockfordartmuseum.org.
A Fairy Home Companion (Ages 7-11) Join local artist Norm Knott to create your very own fairy home! Built to invite magical fairies to visit or live, these houses are sure to entice these legendary creatures. Using a wooden birdhouse as a base and decorating it with all natural materials such as leaves, twigs, shells and stones you will create a home that’s fit for a fairy. Bring your own natural materials or use ours. All other supplies included. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Register child only. WIZ 801 RAM
Norm Knott
9/27 Sa 9:30 am-Noon Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St.
$25
1 Session Art Annex
Recycled Vases for the Masses (Ages 8-12) Take every day objects like plastic jars, containers, and plastic water bottles and turn them into something beautiful! Work with local artist Norm Knott to repurpose recycled bottles, then antique and collage the outside of your container with a variety of materials. Paint and decorate until your finished vase emerges. All supplies included. $15 WIZ 801 RAM7 Norm Knott 11/22 Sa 9:30 am-Noon 1 Session Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St. Art Annex
It’s Elementary, My Dear! (Ages 3-6) Kids love art! This beginning class introduces children to the elements of art: shapes, color & texture. Explore these elements through drawing, painting, and other media. Learn how to incorporate each technique into your own masterpiece! Each child must be accompanied by an adult (register child only). All supplies included. WIZ 801 RAM2
Kara Rehfeldt
WIZ 801 RAM6
Kara Rehfeldt
9/27-10/18 Sa 9:30-10:30 am Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St. 11/1-11/22 Sa 9:30-10:30 am Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St.
$45
4 Sessions Studio A $45
4 Sessions Studio A
Here’s Lookin’ at You (Ages 7-10) Here’s lookin’ at you kid! Consider how you see yourself and others as you explore the art of portraiture. Learn how to draw basic facial features, and be inspired by artists like Pablo Picasso, Henri Rousseau, and Andy Warhol as you make fantastical versions of yourself! All supplies included. WIZ 801 RAM5
Kara Rehfeldt
10/11-11/22 Sa 11:00 am-Noon Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St. NO CLASS 10/25
$55
6 Sessions Studio A
I Can Draw! (Ages 6-12) Learn to draw or improve your drawing skills. Work with different materials including drawing pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, and pastels. Subjects for drawings come from the imagination and from real objects too! All supplies included. WIZ 801 RAM4
Lew Riley
10/4-11/8 Sa 9:30-10:30 am Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St.
$55
6 Sessions Studio C
Glass Form the Past (Ages 7-12) From the ancient Romans to Frank Lloyd Wright, learn about the history of stained glass windows, then apply the tradition and design your own stained glass window on a vinyl cling! Finally, create a stained glass-inspired luminary that will shimmer with light and color on cold winter nights. All supplies included. WIZ 801 RAM8
Rockford Art Museum Staff
12/13 Sa 10:00 am-Noon Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St.
$15
1 Session Art Annex
Wax On, Wax Off (Ages 7-12) Discover the ancient and ‘lost art’ of Encaustic painting. Using modern, simplified techniques, create your own unique embossed metal and colored wax design. Have fun and let your creativity shine as you melt and move colored wax to form a one of a kind work of art. All supplies will be included. WIZ 801 RAM3
Rockford Art Museum Staff
10/4 Sa 10:00 am-Noon Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main St.
$25
1 Session Art Annex
MARY FOREMAN has been sewing since she was 13 years of age. During her tenure as Costumes Shop Supervisor for RVC Starlight and Studio Theatres, Mary began her teaching career. Also during this time, she has sewn for bridal parties ranging from 3 to 25 attendants, brides maids, and flower girls. For the past 6 years she has led combined level classes (no experience to advanced sewing skills).
Sewing (Ages 9-Adult) Learn to sew simple garments and read and follow a pattern guide. You can use your own sewing machine or use one that is provided for you. Learn easy ways to hem, put in zippers, sleeves and much more by the end of the class. Note: For those adults who want to take this great class with your child/grandchild. Both adult and child must register (although strongly suggested, class does not require an adult to attend with child). First class, students will meet at classroom, then we’ll travel to local fabric store to make supply purchases. CAH 811 BLL
9/13-11/15 Bell School Rd. Ctr
Mary Foreman
$136
Sa 9:00-11:30 am 10 Sessions 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 002
Questions? Call (815) 921-3900
DANCE • DOWN ON THE FARM • LANGUAGE • MARTIAL ARTS
MARTIAL ARTS
DANCE ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY, in the Riverfront Museum Park, is resident ballet company of the Coronado Theater. The school instills poise, confidence, integrity for ages three to senior citizens in genres such as ballet, modern, tap, jazz, hip hop, yoga, and Gyrokinesis. The Junior Company and various outreach programs interact with the greater community to educate others about the benefits of dance.
JUNG’S Tae Kwon Do ACADEMY of Belvidere is your premier martial arts institution. Specializing in Tae Kwon Do our goal oriented training focuses on courtesy, discipline with purpose, self defense and high level sport competition. We offer classes ranging from 3 year old “Tiny Tigers” to adult. Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Academy is a comfortable environment to learn and practice. It is our greatest pride to offer you training from numerous black belt instructors, with knowledge and experience that is unparalleled anywhere in the world.
NEW! Creative Movement l (Ages 3-4) Creative movement class for 3-4 year olds. Dancers will learn physical fitness, coordination, discipline, and teamwork within the context of movement. Classes will develop creativity through movement stories and games. WIZ 805 RDC Rockford Dance Company $80 9/4-12/18 Th 4:30-5:00 pm 14 Sessions 711 North Main St. Studio
Tae Kwon Do Basics
NO CLASS 11/27 & 12/4
NEW! Ballet l
NEW! Creative Movement ll (Ages 4-5) Creative movement class for 4-5 year olds. Dancers will learn physical fitness, coordination, discipline, and teamwork within the context of movement. Classes will develop creativity through movement stories and games.
(Ages 8-9) First year ballet class for 8-9 year olds. Dancers will learn discipline, basic ballet placement and positions, as well as fundamental movement patterns. Students will be able to audition for Rockford Dance Company productions including the Nutcracker. Students continuing in the spring will dance in the school performance.
WIZ 805 RDC2 9/4-12/18
WIZ 805 RDC3 9/8-12/22
Rockford Dance Company $110 Th 4:15-5:00 pm 14 Sessions
711 North Main St. NO CLASS 11/27 & 12/4
Studio
Rockford Dance Company $250 MW 5:00-6:00 pm 28 Sessions
711 North Main St. NO CLASS 12/1 & 12/3
Studio
DOWN ON LANGUAGE THE FARM
HALA ALZUBI, teaches Arabic at Iqra School of Rockford, and is fluent in English and Arabic. Additionally, she has previously worked at the American Academy for Girls in Kuwait.
ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CENTER helps people build local food systems. The Learning Center offers opportunities to grow healthy food, connect with farmers and the land, learn agriculture and leadership skills, and gain a better quality of life. For information or to get involved, visit www.LearnGrowConnect. org. Call (815) 389-8455 for directions.
Day Off on the Farm
WIZ 809 BE 10/13
Angelic Staff M 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Introductory Arabic (Ages 10-13) Arabic is the 5th most common spoken language in the world. Learn to speak basic Arabic and engage in simple conversations. Introduction to the writing system in such a way that you will be able to read and write basic Arabic. Basic grammar will also be covered. WIZ 814 RV
(Ages 6-12) Spend your day off of school on the farm! We’ll take care of the animals, make a farm-fresh snack, and tour the farm. Bring a sack lunch. $25 1 Session
Angelic Organics Learning Ctr 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia
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Hala Alzubi
9/19-10/24 F 4:00-5:00 pm RVC Woodward Technology Ctr
$93
6 Sessions Room 210
(Age 7 & Up) Our kids program is aimed at the needs and development of school aged children. Tae Kwon Do training can help attain a greater sense of self worth and confidence while increasing the physical activity that children need. Tae Kwon Do training helps with focus and attention to details. Tae Kwon Do is great exercise and your child can learn self defense in a fun and structured environment. Tae Kwon Do classes are available Monday through Saturday. Once registered with RVC please call Jung’s Tae Kwon Do to schedule day/time. FIT 805 BE3
Master Jung
$59
Call (815) 544-3222 to schedule day/time 7 Sessions Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Academy 2241 Anderson Dr., Belvidere
Family Tae Kwon Do (All ages) Tae Kwon Do is a martial art focusing the hands and feet for defense and attack. Through Tae Kwon Do training you can gain self confidence, increased physical and mental strength and increased stamina. It is a great exercise and can increase flexibility and agility while learning self defense. Family classes are available on Tues., Wed. and Sat. Once registered with RVC, call Jung’s Tae Kwon Do to schedule day/time. FIT 805 BE
Master Jung
$59
Call (815) 544-3222 to schedule day/time 7 Sessions Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Academy 2241 Anderson Dr. Belvidere
Tiny Tigers Tae Kwon Do (Ages 3-6) Geared toward our younger kids, emphasis on self confidence, self defense, perseverance, and physical/mental strength. Through Tae Kwon Do, you’ll learn self discipline while improving their health and flexibility. Classes offered throughout semester – call studio at (815) 544-3222 to select a session. NOTE: Uniform required – purchase at class. WIZ 817 BE
Jung’s Academy Staff
$59
Call (815) 544-3222 to schedule day/time 7 Sessions Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Academy 2241 Anderson Dr., Belvidere
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MARTIAL ARTS Continued
HA’S Tae Kwon Do, KUM DO, AND YANG SENG STUDIO, helps students gain wisdom and health through individualized martial arts classes. Master Ha is highly recognized for his continued contributions in the martial arts and has an impressive set of credentials. He is the founder of T.K.D. Children Personality Development Association, U.S. National Collegiate Tae Kwon Do Team head coach (2009), and commissioner of U.S.A. Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Commission. He was a professor in the Korea Third Military Academy as well as an Education Training Officer in the Korean Armed Forces Athletic Corps and director of the World Tae Kwon Do Research Society. He has been recently awarded with the U.S.A. Presidential Physical Fitness Award for his outstanding contribution to and achievement in the world of U.S.A. Tae Kwon Do (2009). Visit www.hastkd.com
NEW! Kids Focus Camp
NO JOKE MARTIAL ARTS is the alternative to traditional gyms and martial arts schools. Training is offered to all levels–from the fitness novice to the professional fighter.
Little Kickers (Ages4-6)Isyourchildinterestedinmartialarts?LittleKickersisthe perfect start! Develop attention span, focus, and coordination in a safe and fun environment. Once registered with RVC, call No Joke. NOTE: Uniform required - purchase at class. WIZ 817 NJ2
No Joke Staff
Call (815) 986-KICK to schedule day/times No Joke Martial Arts 6358 Daytona Dr.
$48
6 Sessions Loves Park
Children’s Mixed Martial Arts (Ages 7-11) Is your child the victim of bullying? Or are you worried your child might be bullying others? Children’s Mixed Martial Arts will teach your child proper bully defense and give them the self confidence they need while teaching them the humility and responsibility that comes with being a martial artist. Once registered with RVC, call No Joke. NOTE: Uniform required - purchase at class WIZ 817 NJ3
No Joke Staff
Call (815) 986-KICK to schedule day/times No Joke Martial Arts 6358 Daytona Dr.
$48
6 Sessions Loves Park
SUE MICHAELSEN welcomes students of all ages and physical differences to her classes. She’s earned Tai Chi and Chi Kung Teaching Certification from expert Medical Doctors and Masters of Healing Arts in China, USA and Canada. Also an Acupressure Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist, with advanced training in injury prevention and assisting sports performance.
NEW! Tai Chi / Kung Fu (Ages 5-14) Fun exercise for self-esteem, balance, coordination and strength. Step-by-step training, warm-up stretching and safety protocols are included to prepare students to practice Tai Chi and Tan Tui Kung Fu. Instructor is trained and certified by Traditional Masters in China, Canada and USA. Wear clean shoes with tied laces. WIZ 817 BLL
9/11-11/6 Bell School Rd. Ctr
Sue Michaelsen
$69
Th 4:15-5:15 pm 9 Sessions 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 13
(Ages 3-11) I have been administering this program to exclusive coaching for learning and behavioral disorders; such as attention deficit, hyperactivity, oppositional defiance and other similar disorders. In addition, all children benefit by developing positive character, good habits and leadership skills. Selfdefense, respect, confidence, focus, coordination, self discipline, self-esteem, “Yes, I Can!” positive attitude. Children also benefit in school physical education and all sport activities. If you give me the opportunity to work with these children, I will do my best to reduce these symptoms and help these children and families as an additional resource for treatment and assistance. I have many years of experience in working with children and adults. I encourage you to investigate my credentials and verify my practices for yourself. Once registered at RVC, call Ha’s Studio. NOTE: Uniform required - purchase at class. WIZ 808 HA3
Ha’s Studio Staff
Call (815) 282-4028 to schedule day/times. Ha’s Tae Kwon Do Studio 4150 N. Perryville Rd.
$99
16 Sessions Loves Park
Star Wars Camp (Ages 6-11) Want to be a Jedi Knight? Discover the force behind Kum Do, the traditional Korean Sword art that teaches self defense through techniques used by ancient Korean warriors. This course emphasizes a child’s ability to focus, increased coordination and self-discipline. Our program is highly beneficial for ADD and ADHD children. Once registered at RVC, call Ha’s Studio. NOTE: Uniform required - purchase at class WIZ 808 HA2
Ha’s Studio Staff
Call (815) 282-4028 to schedule day/times. Ha’s Tae Kwon Do Studio 4150 N. Perryville Rd.
$59
16 Sessions Loves Park
Family Tae Kwon Do Program ELITE DEFENSE SYSTEMS (EDS), was founded by Matthew J. Numrich. Mr. Numrich is certified as one of only a handful of full Instructor of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and the Filipino Martial Arts by Sifu Paul Vunak (under Guru Dan Inosanto). The Elite Defense environment is for learning and workout.
Youth Anti-Bullying & Safety (Ages 4-12) Give your child the skills to defend themselves against bullies, help any of their classmates who are getting bullied and focus on non-physical just as much as a physical means of defusing an altercation. We’ll also equip your child with tools to heighten their awareness against abductors and avoid predators. Character lessons such as building self-esteem and respect for others is also an added benefit. Once registered with RVC, call Elite WIZ 810 EDS
Elite Defense Staff
$27
9/16-10/7 T 6:15-7:00 pm 4 Sessions Elite Defense Systems 5695 Strathmoor Dr.
(All Ages) Tae Kwon Do is a bare-handed military art form and sport that uses the hands and feet for attack and defense. Tae Kwon Do trains the body, but also focuses on development of the mind. The objective of learning Tae Kwon Do is to foster growth in both body and mind through skill building and etiquette lessons that aid in building courage, confidence and self-esteem. Tae Kwon Do is a wonderful exercise for children who are still growing as well as a good way for adults to increase their physical endurance. Tae Kwon Do’s movements require extensive use of the joints, which increases the limberness of one’s body and aids young children in the development of coordination. Our classes emphasize the tenants which are an integral part of Tae Kwon Do: build confidence, learn self defense, improve concentration, increase self-discipline, develop the “Yes I Can!” positive attitude. Master Ha has developed these programs with the knowledge of how children process information and is the author of the first and only book on methods for teaching young students the art of Tae Kwon Do. Once registered with RVC call Ha’s Studio. FIT 805 HA
Ha’s Studio Staff
Call (815) 282-4028 to schedule day/times. Ha’s Tae Kwon Do Studio 4150 N. Perryville Rd.
$99
16 Sessions Loves Park
Questions? Call (815) 921-3900
MATH • PIANO
MATH
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Math Fact Improvement Help your child succeed in school with a review of old math facts, or an introduction to new ones! Learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or a combination of facts based on individual needs and abilities. Give your child the skill to excel while having fun! Ages 6-8 WIZ 807 BLL
Austin Busker
$42
WIZ 807 BLL5
Austin Busker
$42
9/20-10/25 Sa 9:00-10:20 am 6 Sessions RVC Jacob Ctr for Science & Math Room 0200 Ages 9-11 11/1-12/13 Sa 9:00-10:20 am 6 Sessions RVC Jacob Ctr for Science & Math Room 0200 NO CLASS 11/29
Time & Money (Ages 6-8) Spend some time honing your math skills with time and money. Learn to tell time with both digital and analog clocks to the minute. Practice counting, spending, and doing word problems with money. Discover how to balance a checking account, write checks, and manage money wisely with a budget. With fun games and educational activities, make your time count with this math class. Austin Busker $46 WIZ 807 BLL4 9/20-10/25 Sa 10:30 am-Noon 6 Sessions RVC Jacob Ctr for Science & Math
Room 0200
Geometry (Ages 9-11) Get the right angle on learning with this math class! Review shapes and learn their properties. Discuss volume and area, and apply formulas to geometry problems. All activities are developmentally appropriate for your child’s individual needs, and are presented through educational games and activities. Austin Busker $26 WIZ 807 BLL3 11/1-11/15 Sa 10:30 am-Noon 3 Sessions RVC Jacob Ctr for Science & Math Room 0200
Decimals, Fractions & Percentages (Ages 9-11) Get an introduction to these important math skills, or build on existing knowledge. This course will feature different levels of work for your child’s individual needs. Place value will be reviewed to build on working with decimals. Perform different math operations with fractions, and learn what percentages are all about. With fun learning activities, hone your math skills WIZ 807 BLL2
Austin Busker
$26
11/22-12/13 Sa 10:30 am-Noon 3 Sessions RVC Jacob Ctr for Science & Math Room 0200 NO CLASS 11/29
Piano Classes for Current (experienced) Students
TO REGISTER:
• Choose appropriate age/skill level: attend the first class. • Register and pay at first class (check only please). • A piano or keyboard with standard size keys needed for `home preparation of assignments. • Dates/times and class level assignments subject to change at instructor’s discretion.
Classes designed for students who have previously attended piano classes or have past experience.
Preparatory Piano II & III
INGER LANGSHOLT is a well-respected private instruction piano teacher, instrumental in developing community piano lessons in a group setting at Rock Valley College. Inger’s teaching style and classes are best described by one of her adult students: “She taught me (to play the piano) as a child. This is an easy, laid-back approach for the beginner. The student enjoys it!”
Piano Classes for New (Inexperienced) Students Classes designed for beginning level students. No experience required! Inger Langsholt
Ages 5-8
Inger Langsholt
$100
9/13-12/20 Sa 11:30 am-12:30 pm RVC Bldg. G NO CLASS 10/4, 11/29
13 Sessions Piano Lab
9/13-12/20 Sa 2:15-3:15 pm RVC Bldg. G NO CLASS 10/4, 11/29
13 Sessions Piano Lab
$100
Elementary Piano I Ages 9-11 Inger Langsholt 9/8-12/15 M 4:30-5:30 pm RVC Bldg. G Inger Langsholt Ages 9-12 9/13-12/20 Sa 1:15-2:15 pm RVC Bldg. G NO CLASS 10/4, 11/29
$100
13 Sessions Piano Lab
Preparatory Piano lll & lV PREREQUISITE: Preparatory Piano ll Inger Langsholt Ages 7-9 9/8-12/15 M 3:30-4:30 pm RVC Building G
$113
15 Sessions Piano Lab
Preparatory Piano lV & V
Preparatory Piano I Ages 5-8
PREREQUISITE: Preparatory Piano I Inger Langsholt Ages 7-9 9/13-12/20 Sa 10:30-11:30 am RVC Bldg. G NO CLASS 10/4, 11/29
$113
15 Sessions Piano Lab $100
13 Sessions Piano Lab
PREREQUISITE: Preparatory Piano lll Inger Langsholt Ages 7-9 9/10-12/17 W 3:30-4:30 pm RVC Building G NO CLASS 11/26
$107
14 Sessions Piano Lab
Elementary Piano lll Ages 8-10 Inger Langsholt 9/10-12/17 W 4:30-5:30 pm RVC Building G NO CLASS 11/26
$107
14 Sessions Piano Lab
Elementary Piano III & IV Ages 10-13
Inger Langsholt
9/13-12/20 Sa 4:15-5:15 pm RVC Bldg. G NO CLASS 10/4, 11/29
$100
13 Sessions Piano Lab
‘Tweeners Continuing Piano Ages 12-15
Inger Langsholt
9/8-12/15 M 5:45-6:45 pm RVC Building G
$117
15 Sessions Piano Lab
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • SPORTS & RECREATION
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, began as a Works Progress Administration project of the 1930’s. Burpee is a natural history museum specializing in paleontology, geology, biology and Native American life.
Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
Room 10
FITNESS ZONE, managed and owned by Kevin and Brenda Burns, strives to provide you with convenience, affordability, and quality. The Burns’ teach students to be healthy and active.
BURPEE MUSEUM HOME SCHOOL WORKSHOPs & CLASSES
Activity Gym (Ages 2-4) More than just tumbling! Songs, shapes, balance, colors, coordination and games to help little ones learn and have fun. Choose to attend Tue OR Wed, 9:45-10:30 am. Once registered at RVC call the Fitness Zone at (815) 624-7663 to select day that fits your schedule.
These workshops & classes are designed to compliment the home school programs, but welcome to the general public.
WORKSHOPs for Ages 6-9
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These workshops are based on the AIMS (Activities Investigating Mathematics and Science) curriculum produced by the national Science Foundation. Hands-on science with the museum as the student’s laboratory.
Watershed in Your Hand (Ages 6-9) Create a watershed model. Discover how water flows. WIZ 811 BMU
Burpee Staff
10/2 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Hello Watershed Burpee Staff
10/16 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
What Makes Soil? (Ages 6-9) Not all soil is the same! Examine the composition of different soils and identify layers of soil. WIZ 811 BMU 5
Burpee Staff
10/30 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Don’t Mix Me Up (Ages 6-9) Some plants grow better in certain soil; study soils and their effect on plant growth. WIZ 811 BMU 7
Burpee Staff
11/13 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
(Ages 6-9) All rocks are hard, but some are harder than others! Experiment with characteristics of rocks. Burpee Staff
12/4 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
(Ages 6-9) Do you have a pet rock? Discover all the ways people use rocks. 12/18
These classes are inquiry based; hands-on activities and experiments are the core of all classes. The activities and experiments are from ISGS Geo Activities by the Illinois State Geological Survey, funded by a National Science Foundation Grant.
Your Ecological Address (Ages 10 & Up) Identify your watershed. Experiment with capacity of aquifiers and water production rates. Burpee Staff
10/9 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
A Well Placed Well (Ages 10 & Up) Discover variables effecting depth of the water table. Identify the difference between “aquifier” and “aquiclude”. WIZ 811 BMU 4
Burpee Staff
10/23 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Geology All Around Us (Ages 10 & Up) Discover just how important geology is in everyday lives. These classes are inquiry based; hands-on activities and experiments are the core of all classes. WIZ 811 BMU 6
Burpee Staff
11/6 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Burpee Staff
Th 2:00-4:00 pm
(Ages 10 & Up) Apply principles of superposition, original horizontally, cross-cutting relationships and uniformitarianism. WIZ 811 BMU 8
Burpee Staff
11/20 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Build Illinois
Pet Rocks & Memory Rocks WIZ 811 BMU 11
CLASSES for Ages 10 & Up
Interpreting Earth’s History
Hard as a Rock WIZ 811 BMU 9
9/9-12/17 Fitness Zone
WIZ 811 BMU 2
(Ages 6-9) Discover who and what shares your watershed. WIZ 811 BMU 3
SPORTS & RECREATION
$16
1 Session
(Ages 10 & Up) Build a 3 dimensional map of Illinois to show its geographic history and sedimentary structures. WIZ 811 BMU 10
Burpee Staff
12/11 Th 2:00-4:00 pm Burpee Museum 737 N. Main St.
$16
1 Session Room 10
Fitness Zone Staff
$90
T or W 9:45-10:30 am 15 Sessions 807 Progressive Ln. South Beloit
Questions? Call (815) 921-3900
SPORTS & RECREATION Continued
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GYMNASTIC ACADEMY OF ROCKFORD, offers great recreational classes and world-class competitive programs. GAR is considered one of the finest, safest and most well equipped facilities in the country. Have fun, make friends, work with others, compete, develop your “hidden potential” and reach your personal best... with GAR!
Little Stars (Ages 3 Months-5 Years) Considered one of the most progressive and innovative programs available today for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children. The program is designed to help each child’s individual physical awareness, strength, balance and coordination. This program is a preparation for school achievement. It will help your child learn “how to learn.” Your child will do better in the classroom with self confidence he/she has gained through learning how to analyze. This is a success orientated program designed to help children feel good about themselves. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford. WIZ 817 GAR7 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
$56
Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times/location 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd. Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
Girls Gymnastics (Ages 6 & Up) Bars, beam, floor-X & vault, all the traditional women’s Olympic events. GAR’s state-of-the-art training facility provides each student with a positive, progressive and fun approach to learning gymnastics. This is a success-oriented program designed to develop the individual, as well as the gymnast. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford. WIZ 817 GAR Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
$84
Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times/location 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd. Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
Boys and Girls Tumbling (Ages 6 & Up) A fun alternative to the traditional apparatus style of gymnastics. It’s just you and the floor! Our coaching staff has developed more local, state, national and world champions than any program in existence today. So, whether you are tumbling for fun or aspiring to be the best in the world, we have a place for you! Once registered with RVC call GAR. WIZ 817 GAR2 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
$59
Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times/location 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd. Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
Bitty Stars
(Ages 6 & Up) This course has a unique Safe Progression System into every step of the skill development process to enable your child the safest learning experience available anywhere. Trampoline is the perfect tool for developing skills in other sports like cheerleading, diving, tumbling and gymnastics. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford.
(Ages 3 Months-Walking) This class is for our littlest stars and their parent or caregiver. Our new infant program promotes development of emerging motor skills, provides positive social experiences, and enhances attachment building between baby and caregiver. The program is based off of the social learning theory of child development, which suggests that children learn through interacting with others. Classes also take a Piagetian approach to development, understanding that children learn through play and interacting with their environment. Classes are led by Little Stars Director, Sarah Jakymiw. Sarah is a parent-infant specialist and holds a B.S. in child and family development. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford.
WIZ 817 GAR3 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
$59
Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times/location 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd. Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
Boys Gymnastics (Ages 6 & Up – ROSCOE ONLY) Boys gymnastics is a sport enhancement program geared toward providing the students with the essentials to prepare themselves for the challenges of our more advanced levels in trampoline and tumbling, as well as, giving them the necessary tools to succeed in other sports!! This course combines strength training, flexibility, tumbling and trampoline. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford. Roscoe Location only. WIZ 817 GAR4 Gymnastics Academy North
$84
Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
Parkour (Ages 6 & Up-Roscoe Only) Developed by the French military special forces and made popular by urban America, Parkour is the art of navigating a variety of obstacles with speed and agility. Off the beaten path of traditional gymnastics, in our Parkour classes students will be taught to vault over, leap over, and flip over shapes and equipment of all kinds. Everything from the elementary speed vault to the challenging wall flip will be taught under the careful instruction of GAR North staff. Participants must take a safety certification class and receive a safety certification card to participate (available at first session). Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford. WIZ 817 GAR5 Gymnastics Academy North
Boys and Girls Trampoline
$59
Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
WIZ 817 GAR6 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford
$32
Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd.
Home School Physical Education (Ages 5-17) Since 1977, GAR has been developing quality athletic programs for the Northern Illinois community. Knowing that you value the quality of your child’s well-rounded education, we are proud to offer a curriculum specifically designed for today’s home school families in order to complete your child’s physical education requirements. PED 813 GAR2 Gymnastics Academy North
$155
Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times 1 Month Session Gymnastic Academy of Rockford 6630 Spring Brook Rd. Gymnastic Academy North 11447 2nd St., Roscoe
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AMERICAN RED CROSS PILLOWCASE PROJECT
PILLOWCASE PROJECT
University administrator that students who had evacuated were carrying their valuables in pillowcases. She and her team were inspired to work with an art therapist to create a program around decorating pillowcases in the makeshift communities across New Orleans during Katrina recovery. This quickly became an educational preparedness program for The Pillowcase Project was first created by elementary school aged kids. the American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana FREE Region and implemented in New Orleans WIZ 819 BLL W 4:30-6:00 pm 1 Session schools following Hurricane Katrina. The 9/17 New Orleans CEO heard from a Loyola Bell School Rd. Ctr 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007 The Pillowcase Project is a preparedness education program for children in 3rd through 5th grade, which teaches students about personal and family preparedness, local hazards and basic coping skills. The core curriculum includes sections in which kids are trained to learn, practice and share.
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