Summer Fun 2017

Your Guide to Summer Fun for the Entire Family!

May 2017

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Summer Fun Lewis and Clark announces College For Kids lineup College for Kids at Lewis and Clark Community College – Summer 2017.

To register, visit www.lc.edu/C4K or call (618) 468-7000 For Grades K-2 Garden Gophers You will really dig this class! The whimsical, hands- o n a c t i v i t i e s fro m p l a n t i n g t o harvesting are designed to enchant young gardeners. Smiles are sure to bloom as we learn about our garden friends (animals and insects), plant mini greenhouses, design garden stones and create veggie art. We will take a nature walk around the Lewis and Clark campus observing the beautiful plant life firsthand. We will make snacks such as ant trail mix, gopher dirt dessert and grasshopper pie. Each activity will surely spark the love and wonder of growing things that will last a lifetime. For students who are entering grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 158, CECK-119-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jun 30 Techi-Tots: Computer Adventure Children become computer detectives and solve exciting daily missions in this class for techi-tots! Each class combines a fun learning adventure with sophisticated technology concepts in a creative way that teaches your child to use computers as a tool. For students who just completed grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 171, CECK-204-01, $59

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Registration deadline: Jun 9 Jazz and Poms This dance camp combines the leaps, t u r n s a n d rh y t h m s o f j a z z w i t h t h e performance techniques of poms. Young dancers will learn coordination, expression and teambuilding through exercises and fun dance routines. It is recommended that students have at least one year of dance experience before enrolling in this camp. Instructor Sara Miller has taught jazz professionally for over 15 years. For students who just completed grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9-11:30AM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 125, CECK-109-01, $75 Registration deadline: Jun 16 Bat League: Heroes and Villains Enter the dark city where a dangerous jokester and other evil villains wreak havoc.

Thankfully there is a bat hero who comes out each night to fight against these evil-doers!

The good guys will ride into action as campers build motorized models of the bat hero’s speedy vehicle and bat girl’s sleek cycle.

But, keep the bat light searching for the evil jokester’s motorized low rider vehicle cruising through the city streets as well. Send the bat hero swinging on his grappling hook technic model from one skyscraper to the next as he fights crime with his trusty super sidekick.

Inspired by the recently released film, campers will use their imaginations, LEGO® Bricks, building skills and crime-fighting passion in this thrilling camp of bat heroes and villains!

For students who just completed grades K-5.

May 18, 2017

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-111-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jun 30 Amazing Animal Explorers Throughout the week, we will be exploring the world’s amazing animals! We will go on a safari, make animal costumes, play animal charades and so much more! Just like zoologists, we will be journaling all the things we learn with writing, drawing and pictures! Children will need to bring a paint shirt to keep in class for some of the messy projects we’ll be doing like painting and making animal prints. For students who just completed grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 158, CECK-106-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Super Science Adventurers Throughout the week, we will be exploring weather, outer space, dinosaurs and cool chemical reactions! Kids will be able to make new discoveries with hands-on activities that bring these ideas to life. Just like real scientists, we will be journaling all the things we learn with writing, drawing and pictures!

Children will need to bring a paint shirt to keep in class for some of the messy projects we’ll be doing like using puffy paint, making fossils, and making simple recipes. For students who just completed grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jun 12-15, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-121-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jun 2 Safari Café

You will want to join this expedition as we journey through the wilds of the food jungle. You will discover how easy it is to make your own snacks using a variety of kidfriendly cooking methods including blending, pouring, spreading, shaking and measuring.

We will also practice safe ways for using appliances. We will explore exotic wildlife and their habitats through art, literature, science, animal facts, pretend play and music. Our wild fare will include monkey bread, hippo pizza dippers, tiger tails, handmade spotted leopard ice cream, zebra mug cake and more!

For students who are entering grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jul 17-20, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 131, CECK-103-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jul 7 Space Academy Get ready to blast off on a mission that’s out of this world! Through simulated play, we’ll explore our universe. Our imaginations will sky rocket as we travel through space, discovering things about our galaxy, planets, comets and stars through art, literacy, science, history and music. Our creativity will soar as we design our own planets and create aliens.

We’ll also prepare out of this world snacks. So, join us space explorers for a galaxy of fun! For students who are entering grades K-2.

Mon-Thu, Jul 31-Aug 3, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 158, CECK-157-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jul 21 Continued on Page 3

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Kids Continued from Page 2 For Grades 3-5 Minecraft© Designers If you love the game Minecraft, and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, how to build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. To access their project at home students, must own a PC/ MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3D modeling software.

Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jun 12-15, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260 CECK-170-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 2 Extreme Expedition Form a team to face the challenge of our extreme expedition camp. Search the globe for bricks and other resources needed to construct a base in the Himalayas, Australia, Europe and elsewhere. Encounter worst case scenario survival challenges, face forces of nature, and construct transportation equipment out of LEGO® Bricks to bring your team together from around the globe.

Do you have what it takes to face extreme brick adventures? For students who just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-142-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Make Your First Video Game

If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00 conversion fee.

Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-150-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Shining Stars Lights! Camera! Action! All aspiring young actors will want to sign up and join the cast as we learn the operation of producing and presenting a class play, including everything from creating scenery to making costumes. We will take a classic fairy tale and turn it into a musical drama.

The curtain goes up during the last class session. It’s sure to be a smash hit! For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 100, CECK-200-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Lewis & Clark Junior Explorers Here is your chance to join the Lewis and Clark Expedition and become a full-fledged member of the Junior Explorers. Learn the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by training at Camp River Dubois, their first Winter Encampment. Applicants should be prepared to train as a member of the Expedition by bettering their frontier skills, learning to serve in the US Army in 1803-

04, preparing their own meals, making a journal, mending their uniform, identifying various native plants and animals, and many more tasks. This week-long camp will be held at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site -- inside the interpretive center and in the historic replica of Camp River Dubois.

Junior Corps Members should report to Camp River Dubois on June 19! For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Fri, Jun 19-23, 8:30AM-3:30PM, Lewis and Clark Museum, Hartford, CECK112-F1, $65 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Code Breakers Calling all future coders, programmers & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in his bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9 AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-251-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 16 Mixed Media Madness Your imagination will soar as your express your creativity designing a variety of art projects. Using various materials and artistic methods, you will create amazing works of art. Art forms such as zentangle, painting with watercolors, using acrylic paints, shaving cream art and sculpting are just a few of the methods you will be learning. Please wear old clothes or bring a paint shirt because some of our projects may get messy! For students who just completed

grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Reid 0201, CECK-145-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Bat League: Heroes and Villains Enter the dark city where a dangerous jokester and other evil villains wreak havoc.

Thankfully there is a bat hero who comes out each night to fight against these evildoers! The good guys will ride into action as campers build motorized models of the bat hero’s speedy vehicle and bat girl’s sleek cycle. But, keep the bat light searching for the evil jokester ’s motorized low rider vehicle cruising through the city streets as well. Send the bat hero swinging on his grappling hook technic model from one skyscraper to the next as he fights crime with his trusty super sidekick. Inspired by the recently released film, campers will use their imaginations, LEGO® Bricks, building skills and crime-fighting passion in this thrilling camp of bat heroes and villains! For students who just completed grades K-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-111-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jun 30 L e g o © C o m i c s : D e s i g n Yo u r O w n Adventure In this LEGO adventure YOU are the star!

Pick your favorite LEGO genre or create an alternate universe to create a digital illustrated story or graphic novel. Whether you want to fight alongside Superheroes, create a Minecraft story, hang with the Nexo Knights, or go into space with Rey and Finn, the only requirement is that you put yourself in the story! All students will end the class with a digital comic book that can be shared with friends and family on a password protected website! Students will work in teams for most of the program. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-148-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 30 Continued on Page 4

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Summer Fun Kids Continued from Page 3 Kids in the Kitchen It’s simple: kids who help prepare their food are much more likely to eat it. This class is perfect for little chefs and hesitant eaters. We will create a wide variety of recipes as we learn basic food literacy, food preparation and cooking techniques and build our confidence in a hands-on kitchen.

Each cook will receive a souvenir apron and recipe cards to take home at the end of the week. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 131, CECK-110-01, $50 Registration deadline: Jun 30 Abra-Kid-Abra Magic Camp Has your child ever been amazed by a magician? Remember your sense of wonder when you saw your first magic show?

This summer brings a special opportunity for your children to enjoy a whole week of learning magic! They’ll be able to amaze friends and family with the new tricks they bring home daily in their own magic cases. In addition to magic, they’ll also learn to twist animal balloons, perform comedy routines, make their own magic tricks and more!

Camp culminates with the young magicians putting on a show for their families. Goals are to develop presentation skills and confidence, learn a new skill and have fun!

Tricks are all new from previous years. For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 17-20, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 100, CECK-133-01, $109 Registration deadline: Jul 7 Minecraft© Animators Bring your favorite Minecraft characters to life in an animated short film! Learn how studios like Pixar and Disney make movies like Inside Out and Frozen by using

techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing, and animating rigged 3D models!

Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. You do not need to own a Minecraft account to use the software in this class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

R e t u r n i n g s t u d e n t s c a n c re a t e m o re advanced projects that build on previous years. 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. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 17-20, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-173-02, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 7 Slime Masters Calling young scientists, are you ready to become a slime master? We will take science to max as we stir up some crazy concoctions including bubbling lava lamps, dancing oobleck and the ultimate green slime in our science lab. We will observe liquids turning into solids, changes in shapes and textures, use slimy creations to make art, as well as learn about slimy things in our world.

Our experiments will ooze over into the kitchen as we make delicious snakes such as slime slippers, green ooze pie and mug mud cake. Wear old clothes or bring an art shirt because some of our experiments may get messy. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Reid 0201, CECK-166-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jun 16 Junior Robotics How would you like to turn your next LEGO® creation into a robot, programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do. The Bricks 4 Kidz Junior Robotics camp offers all of the fun of building with LEGO® Bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Using drag-and-drop icon-

based WeDO® software, kids receive an introduction into the world of computer programming and robotics that will equip children to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. This fun, action-packed, four day program combines real life skills with real kid fun! For students who just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-116-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Game Labs For serious gamers only - collaborate, create and compete in the ultimate video game experience! Beyond 2D and 3D, now it’s time to take it to another level by competing with the world! Students will develop games with a partner using a unique game engine. Students will learn advanced level editing, simple 3D modeling, intermediate event scripting and the impact of game play on user experience.

Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. System Requirements for home experience: 2GB of RAM and 2.0GHZ processor. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-149-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Circus Stars Camp Bally Hoo! Welcome to the big top! Ever wanted to run away with the circus? This is your chance! Kids will learn all sorts of circus skills including how to walk on stilts, balance on the rolla bolla board, spin plates and even learn to ride a unicycle! This camp will also feature brand new juggling skills, clown acts and balloon twisting. Camp culminates with the students performing an amazing circus for their family and friends on the last day! For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 31-Aug 3, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 100, CECK137-01, $109 Registration deadline: Jul 21 Star Wars© Stop Animation

Make your own Star Wars adventure come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or Star Wars and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a new world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in Star Wars action figures or vehicles from home, but all other equipment provided. Student-created films will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students who just completed grades 3-5.

Mon-Thu, Jul 31-Aug 3, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-147-02, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 21 For Grades 6-8 Justice League of St. Louis Join us for an inside look at the judicial system. L&C faculty will highlight careers in criminal justice and cybersecurity as we travel to and from the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis. It is the largest single courthouse in the country and is home to the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Missouri and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Our tour will include the interactive Judicial Learning Center, an overview of the United States Courts and stunning views of downtown St. Louis. Visitors will learn how a case moves through the federal system and meet various players along the way. Students should bring a sack lunch for our picnic in the park. Tour is geared toward students who just completed grades 6-8. A limited number of seats will also be reserved for parents who wish to register at a discounted rate.

Thu, Jun 8, 8:30AM-12:30PM, CECK-13401, $20 Registration deadline: May 26 Continued on Page 5

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Kids Continued from Page 4 Restaurant: Possible Aspiring chefs will have the real life opportunity to explore a culinary career in this new cooking camp! Learn how to select recipes and portion size, design menus, conduct taste tests, create a theme for a restaurant and serve food using proper techniques. The week will culminate with a special meal served at a make shift restaurant decorated for family, friends and guests, planned entirely by the class! Each student will take home a souvenir apron and chef’s hat, recipes and reflections from their camp experience. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 12-15, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 125, CECK-151-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 2 Make Your First 3-D Video Game Try this new version of a Black Rocket classic! This class allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world.

Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 12-15, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-250-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 2 Lewis & Clark Junior Explorers Here is your chance to join the Lewis and Clark Expedition and become a full-fledged

Summer Fun member of the Junior Explorers. Learn the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by training at Camp River Dubois, their first Winter Encampment. Applicants should be prepared to train as a member of the Expedition by bettering their frontier skills, learning to serve in the US Army in 1803-04, preparing their own meals, making a journal, mending their uniform, identifying various native plants and animals, and many more tasks. This week-long camp will be held at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site -- inside the interpretive center and in the historic replica of Camp River Dubois. Junior Corps Members should report to Camp River Dubois on June 19! For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Fri, Jun 19-23, 8:30AM-3:30PM, Lewis and Clark Museum, Hartford, CECK-112-F1 $65 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Extreme Expedition Form a team to face the challenge of our extreme expedition camp. Search the globe for bricks and other resources needed to construct a base in the Himalayas, Australia, Europe and elsewhere. Encounter worst case scenario survival challenges, face forces of nature, and construct transportation equipment out of LEGO® Bricks to bring your team together from around the globe. Do you have what it takes to face extreme brick adventures? For students who just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-142-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Minecraft© Modders Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming.

Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. To access their project at home students must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone,

and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 19-22, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-270-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 9 Podcasting and YouTube Are you the next YouTube superstar? This class will explore the worlds of podcasting and video production. Students will create podcasts and short videos on topics of their choosing and work in teams to record and publish them online. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9AM-12PM Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 290, CECK-101-01, $80 Registration deadline: Jun 16 App Adventures! The Next Level Continue your quest to make the next viral app! Whether you want to move past the basic techniques learned in App Attack or want to jump right in, we are ready for you! Students will choose from a selection of different webbased (HTML5) mobile apps and explore more in-depth programming concepts. Student projects will be accessible on a Black Rocket site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-146-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 16 Explore the Air Force This exciting one-day camp will feature a guided tour of Scott Air Force Base including the control tower, air field and canine patrol.

Students will get to see firsthand how various operations of the Air Force are manned and

learn about a variety of career opportunities.

We will also enjoy a picnic lunch in an outdoor pavilion. Transportation to and from the Godfrey Campus will be provided for this camp. Due to base access issues, only students who just completed grades 6-8 who are enrolled in this camp may participate in the tour.

Thu, Jul 6, 9AM-3PM, CECK-129-01, $30 Registration deadline: Jun 22 On Target! Beginning Archery Learn safety, responsibility, and the selection of proper archery equipment as well as correct shooting form in this beginner ’s class. Receive one-on-one instruction as needed to improve your ability. Learn how to keep score and proper etiquette on a shooting range. All equipment will be provided by Outrageous Outdoors. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Riverbend Arena, CECK-162-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Minecraft© Animators Bring your favorite Minecraft characters to life in an animated short film! Learn how studios like Pixar and Disney make movies like Inside Out and Frozen by using techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing, and animating rigged 3D models!

Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. You do not need to own a Minecraft account to use the software in this class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. 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. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 10-13, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-173-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jun 30 Continued on Page 6

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Summer Fun Kids Continued from Page 5 Abra-Kid-Abra Magic Camp Has your child ever been amazed by a magician? Remember your sense of wonder when you saw your first magic show?

This summer brings a special opportunity for your children to enjoy a whole week of learning magic! They’ll be able to amaze friends and family with the new tricks they bring home daily in their own magic cases. In addition to magic, they’ll also learn to twist animal balloons, perform comedy routines, make their own magic tricks and more! Camp culminates with the young magicians putting on a show for their families. Goals are to develop presentation skills and confidence, learn a new skill and have fun! Tricks are all new from previous years. For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 17-20, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 100, CECK-133-01, $109 Registration deadline: Jul 7 Digital Storytellers From the Hunger Games to Harry Potter we all love a great s t o r y. W h e t h e r y o u w a n t t o rewrite the ending to Star Wars, a d d y o u r s e l f t o a D i v e rg e n t tale, or create a new adventure about your friends - any topic is possible in this class! Start with a concept, design the storyboard, add some dialogue, and watch as the characters in your imagination come to life in your first graphic novel! Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 17-20, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-138-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 7 Star Wars© Stop Animation M a k e y o u r o w n S t a r Wa r s adventure come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or Star Wars and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a new world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in Star Wars action figures or vehicles from home, but all other equipment provided. Student-created films will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 262, CECK-147-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Storybook Cakes Bring those pop-up storybooks from your childhood to life in this new cake decorating class!

You will pick your favorite story and bring it to “edible” life using fondant and other cake decorating techniques. Every baker will receive a souvenir apron to take home. All materials and supplies are included in the course fee.

For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 131, CECK-422-01, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Junior Robotics How would you like to turn your next LEGO® creation i n t o a ro b o t , p ro g r a m m e d t o do exactly what you tell it to do. The Bricks 4 Kidz Junior Robotics camp offers all of the fun of building with LEGO® Bricks, PLUS the challenge of computer programming! Using drag-and-drop icon-based WeDO® software, kids receive an introduction into the world of computer programming and robotics that will equip children to succeed in a technologybased marketplace. This fun, action-packed, four day program combines real life skills with real kid fun! For students who just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 24-27, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 156, CECK-116-01, $90 Registration deadline: Jul 14 Circus Stars Camp

Bally Hoo! Welcome to the big top! Ever wanted to run away with the circus? This is your chance! Kids will learn all sorts of circus skills including how to walk on stilts, balance on the rolla bolla board, spin plates and even learn to ride a unicycle!

This camp will also feature brand new juggling skills, clown acts and balloon twisting. Camp culminates with the students performing an amazing circus for their family and friends on the last day! For students who have just completed grades 3-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 31-Aug 3, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 100, CECK-137-01, $109 Registration deadline: Jul 21 Game Labs For serious gamers only collaborate, create and compete in the ultimate video game experience! Beyond 2D and 3D, now it’s time to take it to another level by competing with the w o rld! Stude nts w ill de v e lo p games with a partner using a unique game engine. Students will learn advanced level editing, simple 3D modeling, intermediate event scripting and the impact of game play on user experience.

Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

System Requirements for home experience: 2GB of RAM and 2.0GHZ processor. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jul 31-Aug 3, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Trimpe 260, CECK-149-02, $129 Registration deadline: Jul 21 Kids in the Kitchen II: International Spy Young foodies will develop a

family and friends on the last day of class and be presented with a rosette ribbon. This is a 3-week class with the 4th week free or used as a make-up class. Class size is limited to 6.

Sun, Jun 4-25, 1-2PM, Rocky Branch Stables, Bethalto CECK128-F5, $89 Registration deadline: May 30 Sun, Jul 9-30, 1-2PM, Rocky Branch Stables, Bethalto, CECK128-F6, $89 Registration deadline: Jul 3 Saddle Up! For ages 8 & up Six levels to take you from whoa to go! This program takes students from beginner to accomplished equestrian. Each level is a set of building blocks combining riding skills and horse care knowledge. Students will learn how to answer questions like, how much oats do I feed a h o r s e ? W h a t ’ s t h e d i ff e re n c e between hay and straw? How do I clean my horse’s hooves? How to feed an apple to a horse? Riding activities include playing games on horseback, riding bareback, navigating hills and bridges and a life-size riding maze. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from the viewing deck. Riders are welcome to borrow boots and riding helmets. This is a 3-week class with the 4th week free or used as a make-up class. Class size is limited to 6.

Sun, Jun 4-25, 2-3PM, Rocky Branch Stables, Bethalto, CECK228-F5, $89 Registration deadline: May 30 Sun, Jul 9-30, 2-3PM, Rocky Branch Stables, Bethalto, CECK228-F6 , $89

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passion for cooking as they stir up delicious recipes in this hands-on cooking class. Growing gourmets will learn culinary vocabulary and techniques, how to measure ingredients and stay safe in the kitchen as they whip up new dishes, from exciting locations from around the world. From healthy to decadent, this is sure to be a true cooking adventure! Each cook will receive a souvenir apron and recipe cards to take home at the end of the week. For students who just completed grades 6-8.

Mon-Thu, Jun 26-29, 9AM-12PM, Godfrey Campus, Hatheway 131, CECK-190-01, $50 Registration deadline: Jun 21 Horseback Riding Mommy, Me and a Pony!

For ages 4 & up M o m m y, M e a n d a P o n y i s not just for “mommies.” Any parent, grandparent or guardian is welcome to attend. Adult/ child teams will work together as they learn how to brush their horse, put the saddle on and give comman ds for whoa, go and turn while riding. Riders will expand their experiences to include trot practice and rein handling. Activities include riding bareback (optional) and independent riding in the obstacle course. Riding objective is to walk and trot independently while demonstrating proper riding technique. Riding a horse improves the skills of balance, coordination, forethought, empathy and the control of one’s own emotions. Rocky Branch h o r s e s a re g e n e ro u s , p a t i e n t and sweet-natured. Riders will demonstrate their new skills for

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Summer Fun SIUE announces summer program schedule SIUE has announced its schedule of summer events.

Here’s a look: For Kids of All Ages Cello Camp Age/Grade Level: No grade level, but students should be able to play at a level comparable to Suzuki Book 4 or above.

When: Monday - Thursday, July 17 - 20, 3 - 7 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall Camp Fee: $155 Four days of group cello instruction, cello ensembles, cello technique seminars and solo and ensemble performance opportunities

Grades Pre-3 Kindermusik Summer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: You and your children ages 2 to 5 years When: Monday, June 6, Wednesday, June 8, and Friday, June 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day Monday, July 10 - Thursday, July 13, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

(One, 45-minute class per day) Where: SIUE Early Childhood Center Camp Fee: $75 for first child / $25 for each additional sibling Children will develop comfort with instruments and their ability to play them, which increases the likelihood they will play instruments as they get older. The music and activities in this camp will expand your child’s natural tendency to sing and move, developing a strong musical foundation for future enjoyment.

Primary Art Lab Grades 1-2 Age/Grade Level: Grades 1-2 Dates/Times: All sessions run from 3:30-5:30 p.m.* July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28

Where: SIUE Campus, Art & Design East Camp fee: $75/week. Campers can enroll for one or more weeks. *Combine this camp with Odyssey Science Camp for a full day camp experience This class explores a wide variety of topics through painting, sculpture, printmaking and crafts. Students learn about artists and what artists create. Young artists are encouraged to use creativity to express ideas about people, events and places with a wide variety of media. Emphasis is on meeting the artistic needs of each child.

East St. Louis Performing Arts Ages/Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 6-17 Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, June 5-July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day Where: SIUE East St. Louis Center Camp Fee: $250 Learn performance techniques in guitar, piano, African dance, drumming, ballet, hip hop, Dunham technique Men’s Basketball Day Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades K-8 Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 Times: Grades K-2: 9 a.m. - noon each day; Grades 3-12: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day • Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center • Camp Fee Registration Prior to May 1 Grades K-2: $100 Grades 3-12: $230 Men’s Basketball Father/Son Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades K-6 When: Friday, June 16, 5 - 8 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $100* *$50 for each additional child Father/Son camp is a fun-filled experience with instruction, drills and basketball contests. Daughters are

also welcome. Food will be provided at the end of the session.

Odyssey Science Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 2-9 When: Monday-Friday, July 17-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day* Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $350 *Note: Students can go directly to Summer Arts camp from 3:30- 5:30 pm each day of this camp Odyssey 1-Explorers (Grades 2-3) Campers are introduced to science and engineering concepts through activity-based instruction, including laboratory exercises and outdoor explorations.

Odyssey 2-Voyagers (Grades 3-4) This session builds on science and engineering concepts introduced in Explorers with more in-depth activities and laboratory experiences.

Suzuki Summer String Camp Ages/Grade Levels: Pre-Twinkle to Suzuki Book 4 Dates/Times: Tuesday - Friday, July 18-21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. each day Final Concert: Friday, July 21, 2 p.m. (Dunham Hall, Room 1115) Where: SIUE Campus Dunham Hall Camp Fee: $140 (If registration is postmarked after June 1, camp fee is $150) A typical day at camp includes three daily classes, plus lunchtime special activities. A technique class that focuses on the technical skills of playing, a repertoire class that builds musicality and playing skills using the Suzuki repertoire, and a music reading, orchestra or chamber music class (assigned by reading level) that will focus on music reading and ensemble skills Continued on Page 9

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The Route 66 Festival offers something for every age.

Route 66 Festival set to roll into 20th anniversary

By CODY KING cking@edwpub.net The 20th annual Route 66 Festival is coming back to City Park.

The two-day festival, running from 5 p.m. to midnight, Friday, June 9, and 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, June 10, celebrates the historic “Mother Road” that travels from Chicago all the way to Santa Monica, Calif.

“As long as the weather cooperates, we always have a great crowd. A lot of people see this festival as a kickoff to the summer park events, which have always been so popular,” Program Coordinator for Parks and Recreation Katie Grable said.

The event is family-oriented, featuring local food and beer vendors, trolley tours, live music, children’s activities, the Metro Milers 10K run, the classic car show and more.

Grable said with this year being the festival’s 20th anniversary, there will be some new additions as well.

“The Me2You Game Truck is one of them and I believe it will help us fill a need for the older kids and teens. Every parent knows that face painting and balloon animals lose their luster with the older kids, so we’re thrilled to have found something that will truly make the festival an event for all ages. We also plan to have a rock climbing tower, which again, appeals to a broader age range than the traditional bounce houses and inflatables and adds an element of challenge for our more adventurous visitors,” Grable said.

At 6:30 p.m., The Catapults will take to the stage to kick off Friday’s music lineup, followed by the Jeremiah Johnson Band at 9 p.m. On Saturday, The Mellow Dees will perform at 2:30

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p.m., followed by Blackwater Revival at 6:30 p.m. and closing with Johnny Holzum & Well Hungarians at 9:30 p.m.

This year’s festival will also feature the Metro Milers 10K Run and the Trailnet Route 66 bike ride at 8 a.m., Saturday, June 10. The 10K run will start and end at City Park. Race packet pickup for the 10K will take place at First to the Finish in Edwardsville on Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Packets can also be picked up prior to the race on Saturday morning at City Park. More information about the 10K can be found at www. route6610k.com.

The Trailnet Route 66 bike ride will include extra short, short, medium, and long routes. The terrain will be flat to rolling, but will not include large hills. Cyclists are encouraged to park in the lot on the left on Kansas Street. More information about the bike ride can be found at www.trailnet.org.  Grable said a key sponsor in the festival continues to be Cork Tree Creative, Inc., who has sponsored the event since 2013.

“Cork Tree Creative has been our biggest sponsor since 2013. It’s a partnership that I am extremely thankful for. We have been fortunate to have support from many area business but there are several longtime sponsors that return each year including TheBANK of Edwardsville, Madison Mutual, Cassens Transport, JF Electric, Abstracts & Titles, Scott Credit Union, First Cover Leaf Bank, RP Lumber, Phillips 66, Republic Services and The Intelligencer. It’s hard for me to remember a year that these business haven’t supported,” she said.

The classic car show begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, followed by the classic car cruise at 6:30 p.m.

Grable said overall, everyone seems to enjoy the same festivities each year.

“I think there is a consistency that people appreciate. We

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have great music, art, food, drinks and children’s activities and everything is very affordable. Several of the children’s activities are even free. We also have a wonderful classic car show and cruise which supports the Edwardsville Police Youth Academy. One of my favorite things is to see all of the festival goers crowd around the perimeter of the grounds to get a look at the classic cars as they cruise by,” she said.

For more information about the festival, visit www. edwardsvilleroute66.com.

Friday, June 9 5 p.m. – Festival opens at Edwardsville City Park 6:30 p.m. – The Catapults perform 8:30 p.m. – Children’s area and are vendors close 9 p.m. – Jeremiah Johnson Band performs 11:30 p.m. – Festival closes Saturday, June 10 8 a.m. – Metro Milers 10K Run starts/ Trailnet Route 66 Bicycle Ride 10 a.m. – Festival opens 12:30 p.m. – Entertainment TBA 1 p.m. – Trolley tours start and take place every half hour 2:30 p.m. – The Mellow Dees perform 3 p.m. – Classic car show sets up at the Cassens Transport’s parking lot 4 p.m. – Entertainment TBA/ Classic car show starts 4:30 p.m. – Last trolley tour of the festival 6:30 p.m. – Blackwater Revival performs/Classic car cruise begins 8:30 p.m. – Children’s area and art vendors close 9:30 p.m.- Johnny Holzum & Well Hungarians perform 11:30 p.m. – Festival closes

Summer Fun SIUE Continued from Page 7 Women’s Soccer Jr. Cougar Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 6-12 Dates/Times: May 22-23 and July 17-18, 9-11:30 a.m. daily for each session Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $53 Youth Summer Goalkeeper Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 8-13, grades 2-8 Dates/Times: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9, 9 a.m. - noon each day Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 14-28, 9 a.m. noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100 In a positive and fun environment, expand your child’s goal keeping skills with the guidance of SIUE’s goal keeper coach, Jeremy Proud. This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development in the following skills, like diving, shot blocking, crossing, and small-sided team play.

Youth Summer Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 5-13, grades K-8 Dates/Times: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9, 9 a.m. - noon each day Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 24-28, 9 a.m. - noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100 This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development, goal scoring, and small-sided team play.

Summer Writing Day Camp Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 2-12, ages 8-18 Date/Times: Session I: June 12-23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day

Session II: July 10-21, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $240 The writing sessions of the camp concentrate on intensive practice in the development and expression of ideas. The objective of the program is the development of skill in the articulation of thought in the sentence, the paragraph, and the short essay, as well as, by means of collaborative e ff o r t , i n s u c h c re a t i v e f o r m s a s d r a m a a n d f i c t i o n . I n s t r u c t i o n i n s p e l l i n g , g r a m m a r, punctuation and other basics of language usage is provided on an individual basis as needed, but not as an objective of the program.

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Grades 3-6 Intermediate Art Lab Grades 3-5 This class provides hands-on experiences in drawing, painting, collage and printmaking as w e l l a s c e r a m i c s a n d s c u l p t u re . S t u d e n t s a re s h o w n h o w t o c o m m u n i c a t e i d e a s t h ro u g h a number of two and three-dimensional processes.

Emphasis is on creativity, originality and skill development with media and process.

Age/Grade Level: Grades 3-5 Dates/Times: All sessions run from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28 Where: SIUE Campus, Art & Design East Camp fee: $75/week. Campers can enroll for one or more weeks. *Combine this camp with Odyssey Science Camp for a full day camp experience East St. Louis Performing Arts Ages/Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 6-17 Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, June 5-July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day Where: SIUE East St. Louis Center Camp Fee: $250 Learn performance techniques in guitar, piano, African dance, drumming, ballet, hip hop, Dunham technique Continued on Page 13

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Summer Fun

Laumeier Sculpture Park sets schedule Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced its upconing schedule.

For more information call (314) 615-5278.

March–August 2017 Spring & Summer Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers education programs for all ages as multi-day classes and one-day workshops for youth, teens, adults and families. Art Classes and Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Art Classes and Workshops meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Prices vary.

Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

June 2, 2017 Free Parks Food Truck Fest Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music. Friday, June 2, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Visit www.stlouisco. com/parksandrecreation for more information. Presented by St. Louis County Parks in partnership with the St. Louis Food Truck Association.

June 3, 2017 Free Member Tour N e w t h i s y e a r, L a u m e i e r Sculpture Park offers Free Member Tours for Laumeier Members only on the first Saturday of each month, June–August. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring t h e re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n a r t and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last a pproxi ma t el y o n e h o u r.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Saturday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, Laumeier Members. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

June 4, 2017 Free Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, May– O c t o b e r. L a u m e i e r t o u r s a re interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the relationship between art and nature.

Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways.

Tour meets Sunday, June 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.

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Laumeier Sculpture Park has a number of activities planned for the summer. laumeier.org for more information.

June 9, 2017 Adult Workshop: Mud & Merlot Get down and dirty and try your hand at the potter ’s wheel in a relaxed, fun and light-hearted environment. Make wheel-thrown objects such as cups, bowls, or vases following an instructor d e m o n s t r a t i o n; s e le c t fro m a variety of glazes to complete your piece. Pick up your finished piece at Laumeier the following week. A bottle of wine and some clay make for a great date night or night out with friends! Bring your own wine; light snacks are provided. Laumeier Sculpture Park’s one-day Art Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression.

Friday, June 9, 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $45, ages 21 and up. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

June 11, 2017 Free Family Day Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Free Family Days provide families a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Free Family Days offer participants of all ages structured activities using a variety of materials to create artwork based on personal experience.

Activities are designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level.

Families have fun exploring new media and concepts while finding inspiration among Laumeier ’s natural environment, temporary exhibitions and the Permanent C o l l e c t i o n . S u n d a y, J u n e 11 , 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages.

Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

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June 12–August 11, 2017 Summer Art Camps Laumeier Sculpture Park offers one-week Summer Art Camps in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 (June 12–July 28) and fullday sessions for ages 6 to 15 (June 12–August 11). Each week, campers (divided into groups by age category) learn about art and art history; explore the Park grounds and woodland trails; and find inspiration in Laumeier ’s artworks for drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting and more!

Summer Art Camps are taught by local, experienced ArtistInstructors and are structured to encourage artistic development and self-expression through social interaction and individual skillbuilding experiences. All materials are provided, and each camper receives an Art Camp t-shirt.

Extended Day is available for fullday sessions only; additional fees apply. Summer Art Camps meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $120, half-day sessions, ages 4 to 6; $210, full-day sessions, ages 6 to 15. (No Art Camp the week of July 3.) Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

June 15, 2017 Free Stroller Tour: Material Girl Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Stroller Tours on the third Thursday of each month, May–October. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and las t ap p ro ximate ly o ne ho ur.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Please note, strollers are not provided. Tour meets Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

June 24, 2017 Te e n & A d u l t Wo r k s h o p : Collagraphs Unlimited Collage your way to fun,

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textured prints! Create images by adhering different textural materials to a thin board base “printing plate.” Then, print the plates as a blind emboss or ink and print tonally and in color. Beginners welcome! Laumeier Sculpture Park’s one-day Art Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression.

Saturday, June 24, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $80, ages 13 and up. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

June 24, 2017 Family Workshop: Mudworks E x p l o re t h e f u n a n d m e s s y w o r l d o f c l a y t h ro u g h h a n d building. Learn basic sculpting techniques while creating objects out of slabs, coils and pinch pots.

Designed to encourage problemsolving, develop motor skills and teach the value of patience.

Pick up your finished pieces at Laumeier the following week.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s multig e n e r a t i o n a l A r t Wo r k s h o p s are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together! Children— along with a parent, grandparent or caregiver—explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime. Registration fee includes one adult with one child; children must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday, June 24, 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $45, adult with child ages 4 to 12. Call 314.615.5278 or visit w w w. l a u m e i e r. o r g f o r m o r e information.

June 28, 2017 Early Memory Loss Tour: Way Field Participants, along with a care partner, enjoy an interactive, themed tour at Laumeier Sculpture

Park. Tours are led by Laumeier Docents who have been trained by the Alzheimer ’s Association of St. Louis and can be tailored to fit all participants’ needs and abilities.

Participants stand and walk up to 45 minutes; tour pathways are wheelchair- and walker-accessible (hats and sunglasses are strongly recommended). Registration fee includes one care partner or support person with one participant. Tour meets Wednesday, June 28, at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $10, care partner with participant. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

June 29, 2017 Free Cocktails & Conversation: Hybrid Practice Join Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2017 Kranzberg Exhibition Series artist Yvonne Osei for an interactive look at the preparation for her fall 2017 exhibition at Laumeier utilizing and fusing fashion, sculpture, performance and film.

Laumeier ’s Conversation Series provides free, informal learning opportunities through discussion about new artworks in temporary exhibitions or legacy artworks in the Permanent Collection.

Conversation Series events encourage participants to share ideas and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments are provided. Thursday, June 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, ages 21 and up. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

July 1, 2017 Free Member Tour N e w t h i s y e a r, L a u m e i e r Sculpture Park offers Free Member Tours for Laumeier Members only on the first Saturday of each month, June–August. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring t h e re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n a r t and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately on e h our.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Saturday, July 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, Laumeier Members. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

July 2, 2017 Free Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, May–October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring t h e re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n a r t and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately on e h our.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, July 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam A ro n s o n F i n e A r t s C e n t e r a t Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

Summer Fun SIUE Continued from Page 9 Men’s Basketball Day Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades K-8 Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 Times: Grades K-2: 9 a.m. - noon each day; Grades 3-12: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day • Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center • Camp Fee Registration Prior to May 1 Grades K-2: $100 Grades 3-12: $230 Men’s Soccer Overnight Residential ID Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys, grades 5-12 When: Monday-Thursday, July 10-13, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: Residential Fee: $400 Commuter Fee: $300 This camp is a four-day, overnight experience for players of all levels, ages 10-18. Designed for athletes with the ambition to play at the collegiate level, technical and tactical field sessions are taught in a competitive 11v11 format. Also included are classroom lectures on mental toughness, the life of a collegiate athlete, and how to navigate the recruiting process.

Campers are coached by staff from SIUE, as well as a select group of NCAA Div. I, II, III, and NAIA coaches from across the country. Goalkeepers will experience daily technical training from the SIUE goalkeeper coach.

Odyssey Science Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 2-9 When: Monday-Friday, July 17-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day* Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $350 *Note: Students can go directly to Summer Arts camp from 3:30- 5:30 pm each day of this camp Odyssey 2-Voyagers (Grades 3-4) This session builds on science and engineering concepts introduced in Explorers with more in-depth activities and laboratory experiences.

Odyssey 3-Math Movers & Shakers (Grades 4-5) M a t h i s a p p ro a c h e d p l a y f u l l y t h ro u g h p u z z l e s , games and exploration of real-world connections and

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Odyssey 4-Super Sleuths (Grades 5-6) Observation skills are developed as campers learn “crime” investigation techniques such as, collecting evidence, fingerprinting and handwriting analysis.

Odyssey 5-Geared Up (Grades 6-7) Campers construct Lego Mindstorm™ robot creations using simple visual programming language for beginners. Prior experience with Legos or programming is not required.

Spanish Camp Age/Grade Level: Students age 6-12 Dates/Times: June 12-23, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $275 Children participate in fun and engaging activities that encourage Spanish language development through technology, sports, games, visual arts, crafts, music, dance and stories. Campers explore the cultures and customs of Spanish-speaking countries through daily “travels” to regions of Latin America.

Taking Action and Caring for the Community Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 4-8 Dates/Times: Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $175 Campers will put on their thinking hats to tackle realworld problems, like food waste and water quality, and learn how to take action and make a difference. Campers will engage in hands-on projects, utilize technology, create crafts and explore the outdoors. They will have the opportunity to volunteer with the University’s community partners to provide meals for a community, learn from an animal shelter care expert, and learn about conservation when visiting a local watershed.

Volleyball Pass and Serve Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Tuesday, July 18, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $80 (includes camp t-shirt) Pass and Serve Camp will allow campers at all levels to learn and practice passing and serving technique.

Campers will be taught the fundamentals of passing in both serve receive and defense. Serving techniques will be taught for different types of serves such as float, jump float and topspin.

Volleyball All-Skills Camp- Camp 1 Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/TImes: Wednesday, June 7 - Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $170 All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 will cover the fundamentals of passing, serving, attacking and setting. All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 and Camp 2 will both cover all skills, but will allow campers to learn new drills and advanced techniques of those skills at each camp. It is not necessary to have attended Camp 1 before attending Camp 2.

Volleyball All- Skills Camp- Camp 2 Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Monday, July 10 - Tuesday, July 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $170 All-Skills Camp-Camp 2 will cover the fundamentals of passing, serving, attacking and setting. All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 and Camp 2 will both cover all skills, but will allow campers to learn new drills and advanced techniques of those skills at each camp. It is not necessary to have attended Camp 1 before attending Camp 2.

Volleyball Attacking Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Monday, July 17, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $80 Attacking Camp will allow both beginning and experienced campers to learn and practice several aspects of attacking. This includes, but is not limited to, arm swing training, approach footwork and shot selection.

We Got Game: NBA Math Hoops Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 5-8 Dates/Times: Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $175 Campers will learn and practice skills in math, physics and basketball through hands-on experiences on and off the court. The NBA Math Hoops board game will be played each day to build the statistics of the camper ’s favorite players, as well as their own.

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Summer Fun SIUE Continued from Page 13 Women’s Basketball All-Skills Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls entering grades 3-8 Dates: Monday, June 19 - Thursday, June 22 Times Full Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Morning Session: 9 a.m. noon Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: Full Day: $190 Morning Session: $95 During the All-Skills Camp, players of all levels will improve on their fundamentals. Campers will enhance their shooting, passing, rebounding and defense, in a fun, instructional atmosphere. The SIUE coaching staff and current players will direct campers in station work, one-onone instruction, and during competitive games.

Youth Summer Goalkeeper Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 8-13, grades 2-8 Dates/Times: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9, 9 a.m. noon each day Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 14-28, 9 a.m. - noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100 In a positive and fun environment, expand your child’s goal keeping skills with the guidance of SIUE’s goal keeper coach, Jeremy Proud. This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development in the following skills, like diving, shot blocking, crossing, and small-sided team play.

Youth Summer Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 5-13, grades K-8 Dates: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9; Session 2: Monday-Friday, July 24-28 Times: 9 a.m. - noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100 This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development, goal scoring, and small-sided team play.

Summer Writing Day Camp Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 2-12, ages 8-18 Date: Session I: June 12-23; Session II: July 10-21

Times: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $240 The writing sessions of the camp concentrate on intensive practice in the development and expression of ideas. The objective of the program is the development of skill in the articulation of thought in the sentence, the paragraph, and the short essay, as well as, by means of collaborative effort, in such creative forms as drama and fiction. Instruction in spelling, grammar, punctuation and other basics of language usage is provided on an individual basis as needed, but not as an objective of the program.

Grades 6-12 Advanced Art Lab Grades 6-8 This class offers intensive study in the studio areas of drawing and painting. Students are introduced to approaches used in drawing and painting with an emphasis on composition, subject selection and techniques. Students returning to the program will have the opportunity to resume their interests and direction with their work.

Age/Grade Level: Grades 6-8 Dates/Times: All sessions run from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28 Where: SIUE Campus, Art & Design East Camp fee: $75/week. Campers can enroll for one or more weeks. *Combine this camp with Odyssey Science Camp for a full day camp experience Summer Band Camp Ages/Grade Levels: Grades 6-10 When: Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall, Room 1115 Camp Fee: $150* *$20 group discount for each student if five (5) or more students from your school register together as a group for this camp.

Camp activities will focus on developing individual and ensemble instrumental performance skills and exposure to varied musical activities Instruction is individualized through a large ensemble experience. Campers explore varied musical literature, ending with a final concert for family and friends.

Engineering Camp

Age/Grade Level: Grades 9-12 Dates/Times: Session 1: June 4 – 9 Session 2: June 11 – 16 Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $450 The goal of the engineering summer camps is to introduce various engineering disciplines, computer science and construction management to young, aspiring high-school students through a set of activities that are fun, challenging and thought-provoking. Students will have the opportunity to learn about how engineering impacts our lives through participation in various hands-on laboratory experiments, design contests and field trips. They will also get a flavor of residential college life and will hopefully build lasting friendships with their peers from other high schools.

East St. Louis Performing Arts Ages/Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 6-17 Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, June 5-July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day Where: SIUE East St. Louis Center Camp Fee: $250 Learn performance techniques in guitar, piano, African dance, drumming, ballet, hip hop, Dunham technique Healthcare Diversity Age/Grade Level: Entering 10th-12th grade Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 2017 Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: Free of charge to participants Students selected will spend five days at the Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing and Dental Medicine, learning about each profession and developing skills that will be useful to them in becoming a successful college student. The program is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in a Madison, St. Clair or St. Louis City/County high school. Participants will spend four evenings in SIUE student housing, interacting with other participants, college students and faculty members.

Jewelry and Metalsmithing Workshop Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 9-12 When: Monday-Thursday, July 10-27, 9 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. each day (This is a three week class) Where: SIUE Campus, Art & Design East Camp Fee: $275 Participants will create works in metal and explore metalsmithing and jewelry making processes. Sessions are scheduled to be taught by a professional jewelry maker/ metalsmith.

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Summer Fun SIUE Continued from Page 14 Men’s Basketball Day Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades K-8 Dates: Monday-Thursday, June 12-15 Times: Grades K-2: 9 a.m. - noon each day; Grades 3-12: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee Registration Prior to May 1 Grades K-2: $100 Grades 3-12: $230 Campers will learn the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, ball-handling, passing, defense and team basketball. Camp includes demonstrations, drills, contests and 5-on-5 games.

Men’s Basketball Elite Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 9-12 When: Saturday, June 3, 1 - 4 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $40 Elite Camp is highly competitive and will give campers a chance to train like a college basketball player. Camp will include drills and competitive 5-on-5 games. Elite Camp is open to everyone, but is recommended for those serious about playing Division I college basketball.

Men’s Basketball Skills Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 6-12 Date: Sunday, June 4 Times: Guard Skills Camp: 9 - 11 a.m.; Post Skills Camp: Noon - 2 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $60 per session. Campers may attend both sessions for $100 Skills camp sessions are position-specific for guards and post players. With an emphasis on fundamentals, this camp will teach participants how to improve their game and be successful basketball players. Campers will be instructed with the same drills used by the SIUE players every day.

Men’s Basketball Team Camp Ages / Grade Levels: High School Teams When: Saturday-Sunday, June 17-18, 8 - 5 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center

Camp Fee: $350 Bring your high school team and compete with talented teams from Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Men’s Soccer Overnight Residential ID Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys, grades 5-12 When: Monday-Thursday, July 10-13, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: Residential Fee: $400 Commuter Fee: $300 This camp is a four-day, overnight experience for players of all levels, ages 10-18. Designed for athletes with the ambition to play at the collegiate level, technical and tactical field sessions are taught in a competitive 11v11 format. Also included are classroom lectures on mental toughness, the life of a collegiate athlete, and how to navigate the recruiting process. Campers are coached by staff from SIUE, as well as a select group of NCAA Div. I, II, III, and NAIA coaches from across the country.

Goalkeepers will experience daily technical training from the SIUE goalkeeper coach.

Men’s Soccer Residential Team Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys, grades 5-12 When: Monday-Thursday, July 10-13, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: Residential Fee: $325 Commuter Fee: $300 Team camp is a four-day, overnight experience for team development. Designed for teams preparing for the upcoming season, players experience technical and tactical field sessions in a competitive 11v11 format. The SIUE staff will work closely with the team head coach to implement training based on the needs of the team. Campers are coached by the SIUE staff, and a select group of NCAA Div. I, II, III, and NAIA coaches from across the country.

Goalkeepers will experience daily technical training from the SIUE goalkeepers coach.

Music Technology and Composition Camp Ages/Grade Levels: Students entering grades 7-12 When: Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall, Room 0194 (Music Computer Lab) Camp Fee: $150 Camp participants will explore music by creating their own works on a computer, experimenting with MIDI instruments, and creating their own electronic hybrid

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When: Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Dunham Hall Camp Fee: $160 (Includes camp t-shirt) The Musical Theater Workshop will provide participants with in-depth experience in musical theater training.

Activities include: professional vocal training, dance training with a professional choreographer, acting improvisation, monologue preparation, and master classes focusing on song preparation, audition technique, and interpretation.

Odyssey Science Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Students in grades 2-9 When: Monday-Friday, July 17-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day* Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $350 *Note: Students can go directly to Summer Arts camp from 3:30- 5:30 pm each day of this camp Odyssey 4-Super Sleuths (Grades 5-6) Observation skills are developed as campers learn “crime” investigation techniques such as, collecting evidence, fingerprinting and handwriting analysis.

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Prior experience with Legos or programming is not required.

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SIUE Continued from Page 15 Jazz Camp Ages/Grade Levels: Grades 8-12 When: Tuesday - Friday, May 30 - June 2, 9:30 a.m. 3:45 p.m. each day C o n c l u d i n g C o n c e r t : F r i d a y, J u n e 3 , 1 : 3 0 p . m . , Dunham Hall, Room 1109 Where: SIUE Campus Dunham Hall, Room 1114 Camp Fee: $150 Campers will learn performance and improvisation t e c h n i q u e s f ro m f a c u l t y m e m b e r s i n t h e S I U E j a z z department. There will be master classes, small group rehearsals, jam sessions, and friends and family concert.

Taking Action and Caring for the Community Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 4-8 Dates/Times: Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30, 9 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $175 Campers will put on their thinking hats to tackle real-world problems, like food waste and water quality, and learn how to take action and make a difference.

C a m p e r s w i l l e n g a g e i n h a n d s - o n p ro j e c t s , u t i l i z e t e c h n o l o g y, c re a t e c r a f t s a n d e x p l o re t h e o u t d o o r s .

They will have the opportunity to volunteer with the University’s community partners to provide meals for a community, learn from an animal shelter care expert, and learn about conservation when visiting a local watershed.

Volleyball Pass and Serve Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Tuesday, July 18, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $80 (includes camp t-shirt) Pass and Serve Camp will allow campers at all levels to learn and practice passing and serving technique.

Campers will be taught the fundamentals of passing in both serve receive and defense. Serving techniques will be taught for different types of serves such as float, jump float and topspin.

Volleyball All-Skills Camp- Camp 1

Summer Fun Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/TImes: Wednesday, June 7 - Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $170 All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 will cover the fundamentals of passing, serving, attacking and setting. All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 and Camp 2 will both cover all skills, but will allow campers to learn new drills and advanced techniques of those skills at each camp. It is not necessary to have attended Camp 1 before attending Camp 2.

Volleyball All- Skills Camp- Camp 2 Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Monday, July 10 - Tuesday, July 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $170 All-Skills Camp-Camp 2 will cover the fundamentals of passing, serving, attacking and setting. All-Skills Camp-Camp 1 and Camp 2 will both cover all skills, but will allow campers to learn new drills and advanced techniques of those skills at each camp. It is not necessary to have attended Camp 1 before attending Camp 2.

Volleyball Attacking Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls and boys, grades 4-12 Dates/Times: Monday, July 17, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $80 Attacking Camp will allow both beginning and experienced campers to learn and practice several aspects of attacking. This includes, but is not limited to, arm swing training, approach footwork and shot selection.

Volleyball Elite Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls entering grades 10 and up in fall 2016 Date/Times: Wednesday, July 12 - Friday, July 14 Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $285 Volleyball Elite Camp is geared toward athletes who aspire to play volleyball at the NCAA Division I level.

Varsity and club experience is recommended. This fastpaced, intense camp will challenge you with top-level training concepts. Sessions will include positional skill training, combination drills, and 6-vs-6 competition.

We Got Game: NBA Math Hoops Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 5-8 Dates/Times: Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23, 9 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $175 Campers will learn and practice skills in math, physics and basketball through hands-on experiences on and off the court. The NBA Math Hoops board game will be played each day to build the statistics of the camper ’s favorite players, as well as their own.

Women’s Basketball Perimeter/Post Skills Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls entering grades 9-12 Dates/Times: June 20 - 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $45 During the Perimeter/Post Skills Camp, players of all levels will improve on skills specific to their position.

The SIUE coaching staff and current players will direct campers in station work, one-on-one instruction, and during competitive toughness games.

Women’s Basketball All-Skills Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls entering grades 3-8 Dates: Monday, June 19 - Thursday, June 22 Times: Full Day: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Morning Session: 9 a.m. - noon Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: Full Day: $190 Morning Session: $95 During the All-Skills Camp, players of all levels will improve on their fundamentals. Campers will enhance their shooting, passing, rebounding and defense, in a fun, instructional atmosphere. The SIUE coaching staff and current players will direct campers in station work, one-on-one instruction, and during competitive games.

Women’s Basketball Cougar Elite Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Players entering grades 9-12 that are able to compete at a high level.

Dates/Times: Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $85 Elite Camp is designed specifically for the competitive player looking to fine-tune their skills, with a goal of playing at the next level. Emphasis will be placed on improving individual skills through intense workouts in all facets of the game.

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By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press J o h n P a u l Vy b o r n y a n d h i s f a m i l y discovered bocce ball while vacationing in the Bahamas many years ago.

When they returned home, they looked for bocce courts near their house in Tucson, Arizona. They located some near relatives in Michigan and at a favorite restaurant in California, but nothing convenient to home.

So, after recently moving into a house w i t h a l a rg e b a c k y a rd , Vy b o r n y a n d his wife, Anna, now empty nesters, decided to install their own bocce court for entertaining friends and family. He developed the plans and found a contractor to help build it.

“It’s a really nice social activity,” he said.

“It’s interactive. It’s very easy to play.”

Landscaper Greg Rowland says he has seen a steady increase in customers asking for bocce courts.

“I have installed them from one end of Phoenix to the other. In the last six months, I’ve done more residential courts than in the last year and half,” said the owner of Grow Land landscaping firm. “A 4-year-old and an 84-year-old can play this game. It’s a great intergenerational activity.”

SIUE Continued from Page 17 Women’s Basketball Shooting Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls entering grades 3-12 Dates/Times: Friday, June 23, 9 a.m. - noon Where: SIUE Campus, Vadalabene Center Camp Fee: $50 Shooting Camp is designed to help players improve their shooting technique and learn to c re a t e s c o r i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s .

Campers will be taught and participate in drills focusing on proper footwork, reading and using screens, shooting quickly, and more. All drills are designed to help players make an impact on the offensive end of the floor.

Women’s Soccer Advanced ID Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Girls ages 13-18 Dates/Times: Sunday, July 9, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $79.50 The Advanced ID Camp is designed to help the female player experience training sessions in an environment similar to that of our student-athletes. This camp will allow players to showcase their talent and ability while receiving positive feedback.

Yo u t h S u m m e r G o a l k e e p e r Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 8-13, grades 2-8 Dates: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9; Session 2: MondayFriday, July 14-28 Times: 9 a.m. - noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100 In a positive and fun environment, expand your child’s goal keeping skills with the guidance of SIUE’s goal keeper coach, Jeremy Proud. This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development in the following skills, like diving, shot blocking, crossing, and smallsided team play.

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Bocce involves two teams and nine balls.

One player throws a small ball, called a pallino, down the court. Players then alternate tossing the other eight balls, which are about the size of a softball, trying to get as close as possible to the smaller ball. The person who throws the closest ball and his or her teammates whose balls are closer than their opponents earn points.

The game, a popular past-time in Italy, has roots in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire.

Bocce is catching on rapidly in this country, said Mario Pagnoni, author of “The Joy of Bocce” (Masters Press, 1995).

“It is a wonderful game full of skill and strategy, one that requires finesse at times,” he said.

He noted that bocce courts are being added “in parks, retirement homes, condo c o m p l e x e s a n d i n s c h o o l s a c ro s s t h e country.”

The game’s appearance in public spaces, including restaurants and bars, has driven interest among do-it-yourselfers, said Felicia Feaster, managing editor at HGTV. Building a bocce court is “harder than a corn hole game but easier than a backyard bowling alley,” she said.

Numerous websites, including HGTV. com, PopularMechanics.com and

Youth Summer Soccer Camp Ages / Grade Levels: Boys and girls ages 5-13, grades K-8 Dates: Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 5-9; Session 2: MondayFriday, July 24-28 Times 9 a.m. - noon each day Where: SIUE Campus, Korte Stadium Camp Fee: $100

HomeDepot.com, offer tutorials. Courts must be constructed on a level area and require three layers of material — usually a combination of rocks and a top coat made of crushed oyster shells, tennis court clay, sand, crushed stone or turf. Courts often have a drainage system and some sort of perimeter.

To m M c N u t t , o w n e r o f B o c c e m o n , a company that sells the crushed-oyster surface material, typically recommends building bocce courts about 10 by 60 feet.

A do-it-yourself court can cost anywhere f ro m $ 7 a s q u a re f o o t t o t w i c e t h a t , depending on materials and how much site preparation is required, he said. He offers construction plans on his website, www. boccemon.com, Landscapers and other professional installers can charge up to $25 a square foot, he said.

Missy Henriksen, a spokeswoman for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, in Herndon, Virginia, says landscapers can incorporate everything from plants and benches to custom scoreboards and specialty lighting into the designs.

“They are starting to get more queries. It goes along with a general trend of people personalizing their outdoor spaces,” she said.

This camp will focus on individual, age appropriate technical development, goal scoring, and small-sided team play.

Summer Writing Day Camp Age/Grade Level: Students in grades 2-12, ages 8-18 Date/Times: Session I: June 12-23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day Session II: July 10-21, 9 a.m. -

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DOS AND DON’TS FOR A DIY BOCCE COURT Do double- and triple-check all measurements.

Do consider adding drainage if rain could create a perpetual bocce puddle.

Do make sure you are building on a flat surface, and check levels periodically as you add materials.

D o m a k e s u re t h e p a v e r b a s e a n d d e c o m p o s e d g r a n i t e l a y e r s a re d e e p enough to form a thick, solid base (3-4 inches).

Don’t attempt a regulation bocce ball court, which is fairly enormous at 91-by-13 feet. Aim for a smaller court modified for a home setting. Courts can be any size.

Don’t skip lining the court with weed cloth. It’s essential to ensure your court doesn’t become a weed garden.

Don’t forget to seal wood with deck sealant for longevity.

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3:30 p.m. each day Where: SIUE Campus Camp Fee: $240 The writing sessions of the camp concentrate on intensive practice in the development a n d e x p re s s i o n o f i d e a s . T h e objective of the program is the development of skill in the articulation of thought in the

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Summer Fun

What's new at the zoo Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy Kids opened at the Saint Louis Zoo on April 14 and runs through Oct. 1, 2017.

Cownose rays and southern stingrays, along with bonnethead, brown-banded and white-spotted bamboo sharks glide through a 17,000-gallon warm saltwater pool located under the Edward Jones Pavilion. Guests are encouraged to dip their hands into the water and allow the animals to touch them. Occasionally, there will be an opportunity to feed the stingrays.

These are hardy species that interact well with people in a safe and fun manner.

The 20-inch deep pool includes a waterfall and a state-of-the-art life support system. The pool also has solitary space and places for the animals to rest if they choose.

Zoo interpreters and educators will be on hand to help visitors and to share information about the animals, sustainable seafood and ocean conservation.

“Mercy Kids is excited to be part of this interactive exhibit designed for kids of all ages,” said Dr. John Mantovani, Chair of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Mercy Children’s Hospital, a program of Mercy Kids.

“Each spring families anticipate the opening of Stingrays at the Zoo, and we are proud to partner with others who bring education and fun to children in our community.”

About Sharks and Stingrays The bonnethead shark is the smallest member of the hammerhead family. They have semi-circular heads resembling a shovel or bonnet. Bamboo sharks are sometimes called “cat sharks” because the barbels, or sensory organs, near their mouths resemble cat whiskers.

The sharks at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove are small, docile fish and pose no danger to humans. They range from 2 ½ to 4 feet in length and are bottom-dwelling species that

prey on small fish, crabs and invertebrates.

Visitors will not be feeding the sharks, but they will be able to touch the sharks as they swim by.

Cownose rays and southern stingrays are related to sharks. Stingrays have flat bodies, long pointed fins and long whip-like tails that can be used for defense against predators. At Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, their stingers or barbs are painlessly clipped back just as human fingernails are clipped. Staff at the exhibit will monitor the stingrays throughout the season to ensure that the barbs stay neatly trimmed.

Admission Admission to Stingrays at Caribbean Cove is $4 per person for ages 2 and up. Children under age 2 are free. Zoo Friends members at the Family Level and above may use their Anywhere Plus passes for admission.

Visitors can enjoy a full day at the Zoo with all the amenities for just $12.95 with the Adventure Pass and receive free admission to Stingrays at Caribbean Cove and other attractions. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Stingray feedings are $1.00 per cup. Groups of 15 or more may call (314) 6464718 in advance for group discounts.

Tropical Traders Gift Shop will offer a variety of ocean-related souvenirs, including plush stingrays and other sea life items, shark merchandise, T-shirts, nautical gifts and more.

Ray’s Grill will serve up fish tacos, fajitas, Philly steak sandwiches, margaritas and more.

Zoo Hours Stingrays at Caribbean Cove will be open April 14 through Oct. 1 during Zoo hours. The Zoo’s spring hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 25.

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, May 26-September 4, the Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday for Prairie Farms Summer Zoo Weekends. The Zoo will close at noon on Friday, June 16, because of ZOOFARI the Zoo’s biennial fundraiser.

The Zoo will be open until 7 p.m. on summer holidays: Memorial Day, May 29; Independence Day, July 3-4; and Labor Day, Sept. 4. Starting Sept. 5, the Zoo’s hours return to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

More Information For more information, visit stlzoo.org, facebook.com/stlzoo, twitter.com/stlzoo, instagram.com/stlzoo, youtube.com/stlzoo.

••• From the ever-popular Camp KangaZoo to individual programs for all ages, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Education Department has classes, overnight experiences and daytime adventures for everyone in the family.

Camp KangaZoo Camp KangaZoo campers can choose to attend one or two full-day camps with the themes "Ecology-Everything’s Connected” and “Extreme Animals.” Monday through Thursday, campers will play games, meet animals, enjoy sing-alongs and view dynamic Zoo exhibits. On Thursday nights, they’ll sleep at the Zoo and wake up with the birds!

Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available for families with financial need.

Younger children can hop "out of the pouch" and into the Zoo at Camp Joey. Halfday and full-day sessions are available for children who are at least 4 years old and entering kindergarten.

New this year, the Zoo is offering specialty camps for kids entering grades 4-9. Topics include Zoo Careers, Junior Zoologist, Junior and Senior Marine Biologist. Teen Camp is available for youth entering grades 7-9.

Overnights

Families with kids ages 5 and up can attend the Prehistoric Animals and Their Cousins or the Under the Sea-lion overnight programs.

Summer Programs Zoo programs for young children and youth keep growing minds sharp in the lazy summer months. The Zoo offers a variety of animal topics for various ages. Kids can learn about birds, mammals and reptiles, see stingrays up close, examine dinosaur fossils, create animal habitats, sing animal songs, identify animal tracks, touch biofacts, tour the Zoo and meet the animals.

For youth in grades 2-8, the Zoo offers Keeper-for-a-Day at the Emerson Children’s Zoo, A Day with the Rays and Advanced Day with the Rays at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove.

Engineer-for-a-Day is available for those 7 years old and up. A Junior Sea Lion Trainer program is available for ages 10 to adult.

Scouts can learn about animals and sleep under the stars while working toward fulfilling their badge requirements at the Snooze at the Zoo programs. Scout overnight programs are for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.

Adult programs include evening safari tours, wine and cheese night prowls, painting nights, overnights and more.

Registration Early bird mail-in or drop-off registration forms must be received by March 6. Online registration begins March 7 for Zoo members and March 9 for general public. Program fees vary.

For a complete list of programs, registration forms, online registration, camp scholarship applications and more information, visit stlzoo.org/education. Registration for programs is not available by phone. For questions, call (314) 646-4544, option #6. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo.

ALTON LITTLE THEATER’S Summer Showcase Production

July 7th-16th

Eight Performances

Adults $20 Youth under 18 just $10

Produced and Directed by Lee Cox & Kevin Frakes

Call 462-3205 • altonlittletheater.org May 18, 2017

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On the Edge of the Weekend

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