NMC College For Kids Catalog - Summer 2017

SUMMER June-August

2017

nmc.edu/kids

For ages 3-17

166 classes

Lots of

STEM

classes

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NOTE: For date and location changes, along with added classes, go to NMC.EDU/KIDS. See pages 3 & 44 for enrollment information.

Welcome to the 40th summer of College for Kids!

The College for Kids program at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City stimulates and nurtures the minds of young people ages 3–17 with 166 learning options.

This is a great place for kids and teens to engage in their interests and passions such as engineering, the arts, and science. Please read descriptions carefully to find the best fit. Most classes are formatted in a week of 4 or 5 half days.

One week, Kids on Campus week, July 17–21, offers an optional supervised lunch break (bring your brown bag lunch) and lets you choose morning and afternoon classes for full days of fun (see page 22).

Traverse City, MI

STEM

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

classes for all ages are marked with this logo.

Five classes are offered in partnership with the National Writers Series.

• Registration begins March 27 and continues throughout the summer. Enroll early—many classes fill quickly!

• The grade level with the class title is the grade your child will enter in FALL 2017. Classes are listed in age/grade order.

• Registration is easy—online, phone, fax, mail, or in person.

Registration form is on page 46.

See pages 44-47 for details, parent checklist, and financial aid information.

Contents Calendar of Classes......... 24-25 Class Descriptions............. 4-42 GRASP Reading & Math....... 43

• Prices are listed under each class.

Kids on Campus week ..... 22-23

• Filled classes, added classes, and cancellations will be posted all summer at the website: www.nmc.edu/kids. If a class is full, call to get on a waiting list.

Maps..................................... 47

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Parent Checklist.................... 47 Registration Form................. 46

Cover Photo by Kayla Keenan

AGES How to use our NEW ONLINE registration

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We launch a new registration system Monday, March 27. We appreciate your patience as we work with the new system for our summer classes registration. Happily, one of its many enhancements is the email confirmations you will receive: a receipt when you are charged for a course, and a confirmation that your child is enrolled (includes course title, date, time, and location).

• Call-in, Mail-in, or Walk-in Registration: you should see very little difference, but we ask your patience as our staff continues to learn the new software.

• Online Registration: You will find detailed instructions about registering online at NMC.EDU/KIDS. The basic steps are described below. The new system has more of the shopping cart feel most are accustomed to using. One big difference is you will no longer need to know your child’s NMC ID—you will instead create a unique USERNAME for each family member the first time you register them.

Using the NEW ONLINE system the FIRST TIME: 1) Begin at the website NMC.EDU/KIDS to view the courses and add your choices to a SHOPPING CART. When finished adding courses, click on the SHOPPING CART button, and select REGISTER & PAY. 2) A new window opens. Scroll down the page and select NEW ACCOUNT. IMPORTANT: Create a unique USERNAME for each child—do not use your email address as their USERNAME, even though it may appear in the USERNAME field.

Clear it and type a new USERNAME. 3) Then follow the prompts to complete your registration and payment.

• Please note that you will need to complete the registration and payment for each child before you may register the next child.

• After your child’s account is created, you will receive an email with that account USERNAME. Save this email—it includes a link to his or her “Sign in” gateway, where you can use the calendar tab to view courses in which you’ve enrolled your child, and see course details.

• If you need assistance while registering online, you may call the NMC-EES office at 231-995-1700, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• To add courses later, go to NMC.EDU/KIDS, add courses to your SHOPPING CART select the REGISTER & PAY button, sign into your child’s account with the USERNAME you created previously, and follow the prompts.

• To de-register (drop) a course, simply call NMC-EES office at 231-995-1700. View our refund policies at nmc.edu/ees.

We appreciate your patience as we modernize our software. We are all learning together. We would love to hear feedback from you! Feel free to send your comments to ees@nmc.edu

Other ways to register See page 44 for details about enrolling by phone, mail, fax, and walk-in.

Thanks for making College for Kids part of your summer adventures!

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AGES 3-4

Colors in Nature (Ages 3-4)

“Sense”ational Art (Ages 3-4) Do you like to get messy…and have fun? Experience good vibrations and smelly fun as you create art and explore the world of touch, smell, sight, sound and taste. Create beautiful art with Cool Whip, shaving cream, salt, crayons, paint, and more.

Listen to music, read stories and meet new friends in this week of “sense”ational art. Bring a paint shirt or wear clothes that can get messy.

Mon.-Thurs., June 19-22 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Kate Scott

$69

Awesome Ocean Creatures (Ages 3-4) Dive into a week of ocean life as you discover seahorses, sharks, crabs, and brightly colored fish. You’ll have a splashy time playing lively games like Sharks and Barracudas, making music, and creating something special every day while learning about the ocean. Add finger plays, great stories, and a little science for extra fun. Bring an empty 2-liter bottle to make your own “ocean in a bottle.”

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Annie Callahan

$79

Yellow, green, blue, and pink—the world is full of amazing colors. Find colors in nature as you hike outside each day. Use colorful paints and items from your nature walks to create beautiful masterpieces. Stories, games, music and takehome ar t guide this week of adventure with characters like a white rabbit and a silly brown bear. You’ll do the Rainbow Pokey, make a flycatching frog and so much more. Dress to be outside and get messy.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Annie Callahan

Princess Manners (Ages 3-4) You’re invited to join the magnificent fun and learn to act like a princess. Learn to be kind and gracious from Cinderella. Snow White will teach you great table manners. Let Princess Jasmine show you how to be a good guest and Princess Ariel will tell you when and how to say, “I’m sorry.” All week long, we’ll be preparing for our Princess Tea with Elsa, which takes place on the last day. You’ll love this fun week of games, crafts, and new friends. Parents, this is a great week for socializing and developing school-ready skills.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3 p.m.

Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Annette Richter

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$79

NOTE: Children need to be the listed age by the first day of their class.

$79

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 3-4)

AGES 3-4 & AGES 4-6

Bugs, bugs, bugs, oh my! Busy bees, silly spiders, quick crickets, and beautiful butterflies come to visit as we listen to bug stories, sing songs, and “buggy down” to creative movement activities.

Go on a nature walk in search of bugs, then get creative making totally buggin’ art projects like a spider mask and your very own insect collage.

Learn fun facts through lots of hands-on projects, create your own bug rock, observe insects, and have lots of buggy fun.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Olivia Meyer

$79

Amazing Alphabet Animal Adventure (Ages 3-4) Ants and apples, enormous elephants, the octopus and the ostrich! Meet the fun family of vowels— those letters that show up in every word. Silly stories, giggly games, fun crafts, and fascinating animals help us get acquainted with all five vowels.

You’ll go on an adventure with Abby Alligator, discover a hiding “I,” and laugh at the Umbrella Bird’s umbrella.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Annette Richter

$79

3, 2, 1, Blast Off! (Ages 4-6) All systems are go for discovery and wonder as you find out what it’s like to be an astronaut! Spend the week exploring spaceships, stars, and planets.

View the stars in our own classroom planetarium, launch rockets, make your own astronaut helmet, and even sample astronaut ice cream. Pack your bags for an out-of-this-world space adventure!

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m.

University Center Campus Rm. 05 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach

$79

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4-6) Princess Party (Ages 4-6) It’s a party and you’re invited! Join Elsa, Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle and more in a week full of princess fun. Make a crown and sash, a beaded necklace and other princess accessories.

Cut and paste, sing and count as you explore the world of princesses. Mix, measure, and decorate your treats for the party on the last day when you can come dressed-up in all your princess glamour!

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

Jump into a week of hands-on fun as you journey to the amazing rainforest filled with exploding color and exciting adventures. Each day you will make new discoveries about the plants, animals, and foods of the rainforest while exploring art, music, games, stories, and movement. Make cool animal projects like a fabulous frog and a “moving” snake.

Build your own rainforest in a jar, create a rainforest recipe book, and try new foods. Every day is a play day—in the rainforest!

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

$79

$79

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

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AGES 4-6

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet (Ages 4-6)

NEW

Have fun dancing like jungle animals, flying like a butterfly, and learning basic dance moves to perform on stage. Each day we’ll have a new theme based on a popular children’s book about being different, unique, and following your own dreams.

Start every day with warm-ups, stretching, and creative movement dance, then have fun making a craft, eating a snack, listening to stories and making new friends. The last day includes an onstage performance for friends and family. Wear shoes you can dance in and comfy clothes.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Cathy Fitzgerald

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$79

Imagineering Your World (Ages 4-6)

STEM

Attention Imagineers! Have you ever wondered what London Bridge and a bird have in common?

Why the world’s tallest buildings don’t fall down in a wind storm? Each day, you’ll discover amazing engineering feats. Create your own city using marshmallows, launch a race car across a desert, and make someone’s hair stand straight up. Using art, math, movement, and humor, explore your own amazing engineering abilities. Prepare for a week full of multi-sensory scientific discovery. Dress to get messy and move. Please bring one empty shoe box Monday.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Annie Callahan

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

Treasure Hunters— A Pirate Adventure (Ages 4-6)

AGES 4–6

Yo ho ho, pirates! Come along on a pirate-y adventure full of stories, art, and fun! Our adventure takes place on our own ‘island’ where we’ll create a pirate ship and pirate maps to lead us to lost treasures. Design a pirate hat and sword, create a treasure chest to hold your loot, and a boat that floats. Exploration awaits you each day, so climb aboard for a great voyage and learning fun.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Patti Ramoie

$79

What’s Cookin’?

(Ages 4-6) Banana dippers, breakfast nachos and fruit smoothies…learn to make these fun foods and lots more in this hands-on week in a big shiny kitchen.

You’ll stir, blend, measure, mix, bake and taste your way through good food you can fix at home.

Every day has a theme and includes a story and hands-on prep. Recipes from this class and other cooking classes held in the kitchen may contain gluten, tree nuts, dairy or other food allergens.

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 10-14, 9:30 a.m.-Noon Instructor: Maggi Steele Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 24-28, 1-3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Maggi Steele Both options NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129

$119 each

Art, Art, and More Art (Ages 4-6) Unleash your imagination as you explore all kinds of fun and messy art in this week of hands-on discovery. Each day, you’ll create your masterpieces with ideas from popular picture books. Paint with marbles and shaving cream, design your own Rainbow Fish, shape with clay, create a colorful collage, and much more. Venture outside for a nature walk to find materials for your “Leaf Man.” Parents, this week of art exploration develops fine motor skills and encourages creativity to flourish.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

$79

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4-6) Brontosaurus, Triceratops—even dinosaur names are big and mysterious! Learn fun facts about dinosaurs everyday through hands-on projects.

Go on a fossil hunt, make fossil prints, and create a dinosaur skeleton. You will even make up a new kind of dinosaur just discovered in this class! There will be art, crafts, music, and lots of dinosaur play.

Come join the Dino fun.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jennifer Hoffman

$79

Camp Adventures (Ages 4-6) Calling all happy campers! Experience the great outdoors as you go on nature hikes and scavenger hunts, then create cool crafts out of the wonderful things you find. Learn about fossils and create one using a hammer. Discover Michigan birds and make a take-home bird feeder. We’ll stir up some yummy camping snacks like armpit fudge and s’mores on a stick. Hang out around the camp “fire” as we sing songs, tell stories, eat and play.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m.

University Center Campus Rm. 05 Instructor: Olivia Meyer

Register today classes fill quickly— especially classes for the little ones!

$79

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Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

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Junior Jedis (Ages 4-6)

AGES 4-6

Yummy Art! (Ages 4-6) Eat your art out and grab your spoon, paintbrush, and Kool-Aid—we’re creating art! From cupcake design to Kool-Aid finger painting, learn all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art. Build spaghetti sculptures, play foodie games, and make your own incredible edibles. Each day, you will explore ways to take normal food items and create exciting art projects. Get ready for a week of fun “playing with your food.”

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jennifer Hoffman

The Science Kid (Ages 4-6)

$79

STEM

Discover the magic of science! Get answers to all your big questions like what happens in the dark?

What is a germ? How do magnets work? How can I make ice cream? Go on a nature walk, experiment with magnets, and turn off the lights and make shadow puppets. You’ll experiment with real scientific principles to satisfy your natural curiosity of the world around you. It’s lots of hands-on fun as you discover sizzling summer science sensations!

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructors: Janet Steinhoff

Spin, stretch, walk, slide—your body wants to move! Let your feet tell stories as you explore jazz, ballet, and modern dance. You’ll learn to stretch like a dancer and balance your body as you leap and twirl. Move your body to different kinds of music and create your own dances. No dance experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothes for moving (no jeans please), and dance shoes (bare feet are fine too).

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Come and join other Jedi friends for an intergalactic adventure. You’ll build light sabers and play Storm Trooper games. Go on a mission to free Han Solo from being trapped in carbonite. Use your scientific skills to erupt the Death Star and save the Jedis.

Create paper star destroyers, tie fighters, and x-wing fighters. Then test them to see which one will fly the farthest distance. Our week will be complete when we have returned all of the Jedis safely to their families. Come battle with the dark side and may the Force be with you!

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Julie Brott

$79

Paint ’n Play (Ages 4-6) Use your imagination and bright colors to concoct unique art projects using salt, mud, glue, milk and more. Get active in creating your own painting masterpieces during freeze-dance painting and bubble-wrap-stomp painting. If you like to mix, brew, sift, and invent, you’ll love this wonderful week of making art indoors and out in nature.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Julie Brott

$79

$79

Dancing Feet Creative Movement (Ages 4-6)

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Annie Callahan

NEW

$79

Welcome to Pixie Hollow (Ages 4-6) Fly to Pixie Hollow and experience the wonder and magic of Tinkerbell’s hidden world through art and stories. Create your own fairy garden with a perfect little home for your very own fairy. Search for fairy magic outside, and build a dream catcher for fairy-inspired dreams. Each day, you’ll make sparkly accessories for your fairy wardrobe and be ready to celebrate our last day together with a fabulous tea party.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

AGES 4-6

Music for Little Mozarts (Ages 4-6)

Calling All SuperHeroes (Ages 4-6)

All kids love to make music! Enjoy a week of musical magic as you sing, move, listen, and create. Discover how to use your singing voice, feel the beat in fun ways, learn simple folk dances from around the world, and move to all types of music. You’ll also explore and play many different rhythm instruments. You’ll even make your own instrument to perform in a “class band” and take home at the end of the week.

Put on your super gear and get ready for an exciting week of heroic fun! Explore with your Spidey senses, rescue Batman and Robin from a frozen state, save our world from villains, collect kryptonite and experience what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle mutagen feels like—but don’t worry, it’s not Shredder’s formula. Make your own superhero costume to continue your adventures at home.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 105 Instructor: Stephanie Schall-Brazee

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

$79

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

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ENTERING GRADES 1-3

Kids in the Kitchen (Grades 1-3)

Musical Theater Dance (Grades 1-3) Move, shake, and laugh as you learn simple choreography to some of your favorite songs from Frozen, Annie, Moana, and more. Play theater games and practice exercises each day to warm up. Use your creativity to create props and help you become the characters in your routines. Wear comfy clothes each day and be ready to dance.

Entertain your parents with a performance on the last day. No dance experience is required.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Cathy Fitzgerald

Space Kids (Grades 1-3)

$79

STEM

Launch into outer space for a week of starry discoveries! Imagine living in space as you explore stars, our solar system, meteor showers, and more.

Will you be the first person to walk on Mars? Each day, you’ll do out-of-this-world projects including building a rocket. One day even takes you inside our “star lab” to view the constellations.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon University Center Campus Rm. 05 Instructor: Shanna Girrbach

$79

Stir, blend, measure, mix, and bake—be a chef for a week of kitchen discovery. We’ll make main dishes like chicken enchiladas and lasagna, and for snack day, made-from-scratch granola bars and other tasty treats. Try your hand at homemade bread. You will be amazed at how much math you use to be a chef. On the last day, you can bring a guest to a special family dinner prepared by you and your new chef friends. Recipes from this class and other cooking classes held in the kitchen may contain gluten, tree nuts, dairy or other food allergens.

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 19-23, 9 a.m.-Noon Instructor: Rebecca Walters Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 10-14, 1-4 p.m.

Instructor: Maggi Steele Both options: NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129

Jedi Training Camp (Grades 1-3) Do you want to harness your inner Jedi? Join Jedi Christina for a week of physical and mental Jedi training. Practice mindfulness and patience, light saber safety, and you’ll embellish your own Jedi robe. Put your training to the test as you compete as a team in a Jedi obstacle course. Parents are invited to the award ceremony on the last day for all Jedi graduates.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Christina Collins

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$149 each

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

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$79

ENTERING GRADES 1-3

Cheerleading Camp (Grades 1-3) We’ve got spirit–yes we do! We’ve got spirit–how about you? Get ready for a week of fun where you start the day by warming up your muscles with flexibility and strengthening exercises. Learn the FUNdamentals of cheerleading with beginning tumbling skills, basic motions, stunting, and jumps. You’ll practice each day and show your team spirit on the last day, complete with your own set of pom-poms. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle every day.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Jerrilynn Pike

Way Cool Science (Grades 1-3)

$79

STEM

The “magic” of science is all around us! From making slime and foaming cups of colored goop to using bubbles to forecast weather! Science is everywhere—outside, in your kitchen, and in the air around you. Become a scientist for a week of experiments as you discover how plants grow, how bread rises, why pop cans crush, and what creates a gas. You’ll learn how to produce real chemical reactions right in your own kitchen—with your parent’s help, of course!

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler

LEGO® Minecraft™ (Grades 1-3)

$79

STEM

Do you like to mine? Enjoy a week with Traverse City’s own brick artist and explore how to create a Minecraft™ world in LEGO® bricks! Explore creepers, tools, buildings, and different settings in this hands-on class. Work within groups all week so we can build the best brickverse ever. Cost includes a custom assortment of LEGO® bricks to take home and enjoy. LEGO and Minecraft are registered trademarks.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Christina Collins

$99

Passport Kidz (Grades 1-3)

NEW

Pack your bags and passpor t for a cultural explosion filled with discovery, intrigue, and fun!

Embark on a journey around the world exploring the language, art, stories, history, geography and games from countries all over the globe. Create your very own passport book documenting your exciting new adventures. On Friday, you’ll get hands-on in the teaching kitchen where you’ll tantalize your taste buds cooking up flavors from around the world.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 146 Instructor: Rebecca Walters $79

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

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ENTERING GRADES 1-3

LEGO® Mania (Grades 1-3)

STEM

GRASP reading

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Do you love LEGOS®? Come and build with Traverse City’s own brick artist! Build a city, a car, a bridge.

You’ll have fun putting pieces together to create a city like the one Emmet, from the LEGO® movie, might live in. Learn to make patterns and explore fun new ways to play with your LEGO® bricks. Cost includes a custom assortment of LEGO® bricks so you can create at home. LEGO is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Christina Collins

Garden Gophers (Grades 1-3)

Inventor’s Workshop (Grades 1-3)

program

NEW

$79

STEM

Inventors wanted! Are you curious and full of ideas? Learn about famous inventors and the things they discovered. Build and test a car made from simple machines, construct a spool pulley, design a toy marble run and a toothpick bridge strong enough to hold heavy objects. Compete with your own designed aerodynamic paper airplanes.

Create your own invention and showcase it in the Contraption Carnival. Who knows, you might invent something that makes you famous!

Mon.-Thurs., June 26-29 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler

summer

$99

Become a gardener and a scientist while learning how things grow in this get-your-hands-dirty week that brings your senses alive. Touch, smell, see, and even taste plants as you learn how to grow, care for and enjoy all kinds of leafy things. On science day, you’ll do experiments in water and examine parts of plants above and below the ground. Get creative as you design your very own enchanted fairy garden. You’ll also make an arrangement of plants in a vase you made from recycled items.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Holly Rives

math

$79

See page 43 for details.

nmc.edu/kids

Mysterious Magic and Super Slimy Science (Grades 1-3)

Can you make things move without touching them? What is Oobleck? How do you make slime?

These questions and more will be answered in this week of super science experiments. See chemical reactions produce extraordinary things—and you won’t believe the magic tricks! You will create flubber, explode a volcano, make flowers change colors, and more. Bring your curiosity!

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructors: Janet Steinhoff

$79

Outdoor Art (Grades 1-3) Nature is filled with intricate patterns and shapes, and amazing colors and textures. Just what an artist needs! Get outdoors and explore the beauty in nature. Then get creative with clay, sand, rocks, and found natural objects to make collages, mobiles, prints and more. There’s so much for the nature artist to see and do! Wear shoes for being outside (not flip flops) and clothes for delightfully messy activities.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 102 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow

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STEM

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

ENTERING GRADES 1-3

Dig it! Archaeology for Kids STEM (Grades 1-3) Do you like getting dirty and solving puzzles? Come discover how archaeologists uncover mysteries of the past. You’ll find hidden secrets, make your own fossils, and explore shipwrecks right here in Grand Traverse Bay. Investigate unusual objects and examine artifact replicas from thousands of years ago. Learn how to excavate and try your hand at it with an archaeologist’s tool kit and simulated dig site. If you’re careful, you could find missing clues to the past.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructors: Janet Steinhoff

$79

In the Days of Dragons (Grades 1-3) For this week, you’ll live in a fantasy world where wizards cast spells and knights defend castles against ogres and dragons. Would you be a queen, a knight, a wizard? Choose a character to role play and make yourself a costume. Would you tame a dragon as a pet? Decide as you make your own dragon. Build your castle and a catapult to defend it. Stir up a wizard’s potion and a puddle of ogre ooze.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Patti Ramoie

Bling It On (Grades 1-3)

$79

NEW

Want to add a little dazzle to your wardrobe?

Design your own necklaces, bracelets, rings, belts and other fun accessories. Learn ways to make your own jewelry and hair accessories using beads, balloons, buttons, shrink plastic, clay, ribbon, and more! Design lots of items that nobody will believe you made yourself.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Laura Wright

Super Science Sleuths (Grades 1-3)

STEM

Super science sleuths wanted! Have you ever wondered why bears sleep all winter? Why leaves change color in the fall? Or why the birds and squirrels are so busy in the spring? Come along on a journey through the seasons of Northern Michigan. Using ar t, engineering, math, and scientific discovery, you’ll explore how each season is uniquely scientific. Track the wildest animals, create a blizzard in summer, grow plants in a milk container, and so much more in this week of multi-sensory science fun.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Annie Callahan

$79

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$79

Use the Calendar of Classes on page 24 to make planning easy

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ENTERING GRADES 1–3

The Secret Life of Pets (Grades 1-3)

NEW

What does your pet do all day when you aren’t at home? Have fun brainstorming with a cartoon drawing depicting your pet’s hilarious behavior.

Don’t have a pet? No worries! You’ll create your own dogs, cats, birds, and fish in paint and pastel. You’ll also learn about watercolor and acrylic techniques on canvas as you paint scales, feathers, and fur.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Patti Ramoie

$79

Scooby-Doo: Detective Extraordinaire (Grades 1-3) Jinkies! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Incorporated gang need your help to dig up answers to a mystery.

You’ll be hands-on using your super-sleuth skills to problem solve. Recreate monster clues out of slimy ooze, make your own mystery-themed board game and go on daily scavenger hunts to find answers to the unknown. Document your discoveries in your detective journal with decoder pen.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110A Instructor: Annie Callahan

$79

Critter Camp (Grades 1-3) Lil’ Chemists (Grades 1-3)

STEM

Be a scientist as you run experiments and make amazing discoveries about how things work. You’ll grow crystals of many colors and shapes and create your own work of art. Learn about acids and bases while you make sherbet. Experiment with solids, liquids, and gases. You’ll mix ingredients and brew concoctions to create chemical reactions!

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructors: Rebecca Richardson

What animal made that track? What was that sound? Who’s been eating here? Spend most of your time outside as you explore these questions and discover the animals of Northern Michigan.

It’s a new adventure every day as you examine animal tracks, hunting techniques, and protective adaptations. Try your hand at making a nest, design camouflage, build a feeder and more in this fun active week. Dress to be outside with sunscreen and bug spray (optional).

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 146 Instructor: Annie Callahan

$79

$79

If the class you want is already full, please call 231-995-1700 to put your name on a waiting list, and we’ll contact you if a spot opens. In some cases, we will even add another option of a full class.

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ENTERING GRADES 1-3

Shelter Building (Grades 1-3)

Sports and Games (Grades 1-3)

You’re hiking and your friend sprains an ankle…and there’s a storm coming! You need shelter, but none can be found. We’ll listen to great stories and tales as we learn to construct different types of shelters from materials available to us in nature. If you like forts and, more importantly, like to build them, this adventure is for you! You will work together to build a shelter large enough for the whole group!

Bring a water bottle.

Fun in the sun outdoors—and in the gym! Explore new games each day as you learn to play soccer, basketball, volleyball, kickball and more. Every day is packed with fun and games as you learn the basics from a coach and get tips to make your favorite sport even more fun. Be ready for a week of practicing new skills and learning to play the games. Bring a water bottle, tennis shoes, and plenty of energy.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: Tillie Hill $79

Drawing and Painting (Grades 1-3) Watercolors, tempera, pastels, brushes, sponges, charcoal, graphite—even the words sound inviting and creative. Be an artist for a week of exploration into the world of color, shape, line, form, and space. From landscapes to portraits to favorite animals, you will capture on paper images around you and in your imagination. Bring a paint shirt.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Nan Katzenberger

$79

$79

Nature Painting NEW and Drawing (Grades 1-3) Colors, colors and more colors! How many colors do you see? Skinny lines, thick lines, squiggly lines, and more. How many lines can there be?

Become inspired as we take nature walks to observe the natural environment. Learn to draw and paint all things in nature from sunsets to leaf prints, and landscapes to beach rocks. You’ll use pencils, charcoal, crayons, watercolors, tempera and more to create the colorful images you see all around you.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Eleonora Hayes

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

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$79

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ENTERING GRADES 1-4

SEW Simple (Grades 2-4)

Acting Up (Grades 1-3) Do you like to pretend? Pretending is just like acting. Discover the world of theater in this actionpacked week. Each day begins with fun drama games to warm up your creativity. Learn how to act, create a costume, and make your own props.

Put together fun skits based on new stories and old favorites. Through hands-on activities, you will learn, practice, and then put on a show for your family and friends.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom

$79

Kid’s Choir Camp (Grades 1-4) Do you love to sing? Come join the NMC Children’s Choir staff for a great week of music on campus!

Whether you’re an experienced singer or brand new to it, you’ll get a chance to sing and learn with others in a fun workshop setting. Each day is a new encounter with music, singing and movement. The finale of the week is a concert featuring all the Kid’s Choir Camp singers.

Mon.-Fri., June 12-16 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructors: Stephanie Schall-Brazee & Todd Vipond

$150

Hangin’ with Horses (Grades 1-4 with an adult) Kids, partner up with your favorite adult to share some quality time together (and enjoy a unique afternoon) while learning about the beauty and grace of horses. Find out how to safely approach, handle, and work around horses. You’ll also learn about basic grooming and even get to braid horse tails just for fun! You’ll be paired up with a horse and quickly see for yourself how being in a barn is not only good for the soul, but is also a great confidence booster. No prior horse experience needed, but closed-toe shoes are required. Cost includes one adult and one child.

Option 1: Fri., June 16, 10 a.m.-Noon Option 2: Fri., Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-Noon Meet at Circle H Stables (7200 Brown Bridge Rd., TC) Instructor: LeeAnn Jacobs

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Want to learn how to sew with a sewing machine?

Want to make your own clothes? Do both this week and create a dress to wear! Learn basic sewing skills, work with a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch, and press seams to create your own cool sundress and tote bag. Hand-stitch fabric flowers to embellish your tote bag. On the last day, amaze your family and friends as you walk down the runway in your new outfit. Includes all materials.

Both options Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-Noon Option 1: June 26-30 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek Option 2: July 10-14 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

$99 each

Do you love to sing?

Join Kid’s Choir Camp (Grades 1-4) on this page.

Students in grades K-9 are invited to join next fall’s NMC Children’s Choir— see nmcchildrenschoir.com for details.

Secret Agents (Grades 2-4)

NEW

Your mission: To become the best code-cracking, crook-catching, super-sleuth on any case! Use your powers of measurement, observation and your scientific knowledge to break cases. Activities include using clues to solve mysteries, building spy tools, matching fingerprints, building and deciphering codes; analyzing mysterious items and much more.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Janine Winkler

$49 each

Enroll today 231-995-1700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

ENTERING GRADES 2-8

NEW

Magician’s Workshop (Grades 2-4)

VEX IQ Robotics (Grades 2-8)

YOU can do magic! Learn and practice magical skills necessary to amaze, mystify, and delight your friends and family. In the magician’s workshop, you’ll find out how to levitate small objects, control decks of cards, instantaneously freeze water, bend spoons and keys, and so much more. Make your own magic trunk and fill it with your tools of the trade.

Join the exciting world of robotics as you work in teams to design, build, program, and test your own custom-built robots. Under the close guidance of World Champion mentors Philip Leete and John Gilligan, each team will use a Vex IQ Robotic kit containing hundreds of structural parts along with motors, gears, axles, sensors, batteries and a computer brain. Challenge your skills as you learn how to build or modify your robot to complete a variety of tasks. Your final robot will then compete in the Ultimate Team Challenge—a fast-paced, head-to-head robot rumble that parents are invited to attend. This workshop is designed so all levels beginner to advanced can participate and grow their skills.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Val Domkiv

Mazes, Games and Art: Coding for Kids (Grades 2-4)

$79

STEM

Discover the power of coding! Learn to solve problems and think creatively using computer technology. Start building your skills through games like Robo Turtles and Gravity Maze. Then you’ll guide Angry Birds through a maze on screen and explore a Minecraft™ world. Create stories and art on the computer, and design your own games.

By the end, you’ll use your programming skills to create your own project that you can share with others. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110A Instructor: Kaitlyn Rickman

$79

STEM

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 26-30, 9:30 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110 A/B Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 24-28, 9:30 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110 A/B Instructors: John Gilligan & Philip Leete

$199 each

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ENTERING GRADES 3-5

Robots Rule: A LEGO® EV3 Adventure (Grades 3-5)

Cool Lele and U (Grades 3-5) NEW

STEM

Robots are used to build, communicate, search, and explore the world around you. Discover how robots work as you build a basic robot in this hands-on week of robotic fun. Using the LEGO® Mindstorms™ EV3 platform, you’ll use simple programming to experiment with the different robotic sensors and motors.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B Instructor: Angela Botruff

NEW

Ukulele may be hard to spell and say, but its sure fun to play. You’ll be playing on your first day as you learn basic chords and strums. By the end of the week, you will know how to tune and maintain your instrument and play lots of fun songs at home. You will need to bring your own ukulele and purchase the book “Ukulele Primer for Beginners with DVD” by Bert Casey (approx. $15) which is available online or at the local Guitar store.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 9:30-10:30 a.m.

NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 Instructor: Greg Seaman $45

$129

Kids Cuisine (Grades 3-5) Grab your passport and prepare to travel the world through your taste buds! Each day will focus on a different part of the globe in this week-long whirlwind culinary adventure. Learn a little about a new country and then take on the role of chef as you prepare some of their famous foods—fresh salsa from Mexico, biscotti from Italy, sushi from Japan, and more. Learn basic cooking terms and techniques in this hands-on experience in the Oleson Center kitchen. Recipes from this class and other cooking classes held in the kitchen may contain gluten, tree nuts, dairy or other food allergens.

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 19-23, 1-4 p.m.

Instructor: Rebecca Walters Option 2: Mon.-Fri., June 26-30, 1-4 p.m.

Instructor: Rebecca Walters Both options: NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129

$149 each

App Attack: Make Your First Game App STEM (Grades 3-5) Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool, you’ll explore the world of web-based apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you’ll see firsthand how the world of app publishing functions. Your created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and you do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the week.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

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$149

Geology Rocks (Grades 3-5)

STEM

“Rock” this summer and become a geologist investigating rocks and minerals. Who doesn’t like to collect rocks at the beach? Using geologist’s tools, you’ll examine and learn to identify some common minerals found on our beaches.

Understand why we have such a variety of beautiful rocks. We’ll make rock candy, build a glacier and explore the effects of water, wind, and weather.

You’ll be outside most days (weather permitting), so wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Janine Winkler

Minecraft™ Animators (Grades 3-5)

$79

STEM

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

Student projects will be available on a 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. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Marco Cabrera

ENTERING GRADES 3-5

NEW

App Adventures: The Next Level (Grades 3-5)

STEM

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 web-based (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. Beginners are welcome; returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years’ skills.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

$149

$149

Clay Works for Kids (Grades 3-5) Explore the fabulous feel of clay while making useful and unique objects. Use pinch, slab, and coil methods to create original items and glaze them.

Make a clay relief sculpture that is also a bowl, an animal that whistles or rattles, or a vase with a face!

Items will be fired at the end of the first week and be ready for glazing the following Tuesday. Wear comfy clothes that can get messy as you hand-build your very own clay creations. Time for pick-up of finished pieces will be arranged. Class meets July 10 through 14, plus July 18, 2017 Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon and Tues., July 18, 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin

NEW

$89

Pop Art Painting Party (Grades 3-5)

NEW

Let your imagination go wild as you use bright colors, bold outlines and repeated patterns to create your own pop art paintings. Follow in the footsteps of famous pop art artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, May Wilson and others to make your original masterpieces. Create a painting of repeated images with altered colors, a self-portrait with comic strip dots and more as you learn new painting techniques on paper and canvas mixed with lots of fun.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Kristi Wodek

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$79

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ENTERING GRADES 3-5

Sports Camp (Grades 3-5)

Poetry and Performance NEW (Grades 3-5)

Practice makes perfect! Improve your skills in sports such as basketball, track, volleyball, soccer, and maybe a try at Cricket! Have fun playing outdoors and in the gym. Every day, you’ll enjoy team games, learn new moves, and even get the chance to learn a new sport—Cricket! Learn the importance of teamwork, gain skills to become a better athlete, and get tips for making each sport more fun. Bring your water bottle and wear tennis shoes.

Expressing yourself through writing and performing poetry out loud builds your confidence. Discover all a poem can be as you practice reading poems written by Robert Hayden, Gwendolyn Brooks, and others with gusto and intention. Explore the significance of what we say and how we say it. Create fresh works of art and share freely, performing your original poems for each other at the end of every day. Partner poems are fun, so invite a friend to sign up, too! Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3 p.m.

Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Allison Leigh Peters

$99

Minecraft™ Designers (Grades 3-5)

STEM

If you love the game Minecraft™, but always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games, this is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3-D models using a new software to design your very own objects, create skins for characters, and import them into your favorite Minecraft™ games. To access your project at home, you 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 3-D modeling software. You will work in teams for most of the week. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

$149

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: Gavin Richmond

Minecraft™ Modders (Grades 3-5)

STEM

Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod!

Introductory coding is taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft™. Student projects will be available on a 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.

You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3:30 p.m.

Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

$149

Cheer Squad (Grades 3-5) Give me an F, give me a U, give me an N…What does it spell? FUN! Dance, prance, and cheer for five days of spirit! Begin each day warming up your muscles with flexibility and strengthening exercises. You’ll learn the FUNdamentals of cheerleading with basic motions, stunting, jumps, and dance routines. You’ll practice each day and be ready to show your team spirit on the last day complete with your own set of pom-poms. Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle every day.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Rm. 120 Instructor: Jerrilynn Pike

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$79

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$79

ENTERING GRADES 3-7

Drawing Animals NEW Meet Me at the Ranch— and People (Grades 3-5) Horseback Riding (Grades 3-6) Do you love animals? Do you have a favorite pet?

Would you love to create a portrait of you and your pet together? Learn to draw from the animal kingdom and the human figure while learning the fundamental art elements like line, shape, texture, color, value and space. Build confidence in your skills and the ability to make your own artistic decisions. Develop your unique style as you learn to think like an artist and improve your drawing abilities all week.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Autumn Kirby

Make Your First 3-D Video Game (Grades 3-5)

$79

STEM

Try this new version of a Black Rocket classic!

Develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of traditional 2-D game design.

You’ll learn the physics behind 3-D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and story telling. The games you and other students create will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

$149

Get to know horses in this three-day camp where you will be assigned your own horse. At the Circle H Stables at Ranch Rudolf, you will learn how to safely groom, care for, handle, lead, saddle, and bridle your horse. You will also learn basic western riding—from corral, to pasture, to the last day’s trail ride. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a snack, water bottle, and clothes for inclement weather.

Helmets provided.

All options meet three days Option 1: Tues/Wed/Thurs June 13-15, 9 a.m.-Noon Option 2: Tues/Wed/Thurs June 13-15, 1-4 p.m.

Option 3: Mon/Tues/Wed July 10-12, 9 a.m.-Noon Option 4: Mon/Tues/Wed July 10-12, 1-4 p.m.

All Meet at Circle H Stables (7200 Brown Bridge Rd., TC) Instructor: LeeAnn Jacobs

$139 each

The Art of Tree Climbing (Grades 3-7 with a Parent) Climbing trees is not only fun, it’s a sport! Using arborist’s ropes and harnesses, you (and your parent) will learn to ascend into the canopies safely. You’ll even learn how to camp there.

Equipment is provided; bring drinking water. An in-tree snack is provided. Dress for the weather and wear shoes and long pants. Cost includes one adult and one child.

Option 1: One day, Thurs., June 22 Option 2: One day, Thurs., July 20 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meet at Cedar Lake boat launch west of TC, out Cedar Run Rd. Instructor: Bo Burke

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$99 each

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Kids on Campus week Kids on Campus week invites you to participate in morning and afternoon classes each day, with a lunch option.

Design your own program for students age 4 to 15.

• Choose from the 24 learning adventures below.

• All-day program with a supervised lunch and recreation option—students bring a lunch­; beverage is provided.

• Classes and lunch meet at Aero Park Campus.

Morning Choices grades page Discover Dinosaurs

Ages 4­-6

p. 7

Super Science Sleuths

1-3

p. 13

Bling It On

1–3

p. 13

Magician’s Workshop

2–4

p. 17

App Adventures: Next Level

3–5

p. 19

Drawing and Sketching

4–6

p. 29

Say It in Japanese!

4–8

p. 32

DIY Bedroom Projects

4–8

p. 33

Carpentry Skills

5–8

p. 35

Working with Glass: Fusion & Mosaic 6–9

p. 38

The Amazing Escape

6–9

p. 38

Take Amazing Smartphone Photos

6-12

p. 40

Afternoon Choices grades page Yummy Art

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Ages 4­-6

p. 8

Scooby Doo: Detective

1-3

p. 14

Lil’ Chemists

1-3

p. 14

The Secret Life of Pets

1-3

p. 14

Pop Art Painting Party

3-5

p. 19

Kids with Cameras

4-6

p. 29

Kid Writers Club

4-6

p. 30

Mission Breakout

4-6

p. 30

Archery

4-6

p. 30

Sharpie Marker Art

5–8

p. 35

App Adventures: Next Level

6–9

p. 39

July 17-21

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Kids on Campus week Lunch Break July 17–21 (Age 4–15)

If you enroll in a morning and afternoon class the week of July 17, you are invited to join the Lunch Break hour that meets in the Parsons-Stulen Bldg. This optional kick-back-and-relax supervised hour from Noon to 1 p.m. includes time to eat, relax inside or outdoors, and recreational options. Junior counselors and staff will help you get to the lunch area and your afternoon class. Bring your lunch each day—juice packs/water are provided.

We’ll celebrate with a cupcake party Thursday!

(Financial aid is not available for Lunch Break.)

Cost is $20 for the week* *If choosing Lunch Break, be sure to include it on your registration form.

Classes meet at Aero Park Campus in the Parsons-Stulen Bldg. and Aero Park Labs Bldg.

2600 Aero Park Drive (PS) and 2525 Aero Park Drive (APL) in Traverse City Access Aero Park Drive from Parsons Road or Three Mile Road (see map)

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July 3-7 July 10-14

June 26-30

Cool Lele and U (Gr. 3-5) AM

App Attack: First Game App (Gr. 3-5) PM

Kids Cuisine (Gr. 3-5) PM

Passport Kidz (Gr. 1-3) AM

LEGO Minecraft (Gr. 1-3) AM

LEGO Mania (Gr. 1-3) PM

Dig It! Archaeology for Kids (Gr. 1-3) PM

Kids in the Kitchen (Gr. 1-3) PM

SEW Simple (Gr. 2-4) AM

Secret Agents (Gr. 2-4) PM

Clay Works for Kids (Gr. 3-5) AM

Geology Rocks (Gr. 3-5) AM

Minecraft Animators (Gr. 3-5) AM

Colors In Nature (Ages 3-4) AM

What's Cookin'? (Ages 4-6) AM

Art, Art, and More Art (Ages 4-6) PM

Camp Adventures (Ages 4-6) PM

Outdoor Art (Gr. 1-3) AM

Mysterious Magic-Science (Gr. 1-3) AM

In the Days of Dragons (Gr. 1-3) PM

(Cherry Festival Week - no classes)

VEX IQ Robotics (Gr. 2-8) AM

Treasure Hunters-Pirate (Ages 4-6) PM

Star Wars-An Intergalactic Adv. (Gr. 4-6) AM

Space Kids (Gr. 1-3) AM

SEW Simple (Gr. 2-4) AM

The Art of Tree Climbing (Gr. 3-7) AM

Musical Theater Dance (Gr. 1-3) AM

Imagineering Your World (Ages 4-6) PM

Kids Cuisine (Gr. 3-5) PM

Kids in the Kitchen (Gr. 1-3) AM

Inventor's Workshop (Gr. 1-3) PM

Robots Rule: Lego Adv. (Gr. 3-5) PM

3, 2,1 Blast Off! (Ages 4-6) PM

Dogs Don't Do Ballet (Ages 4-6) AM

Way Cool Science (Gr. 1-3) PM

Rainforest Adventure (Ages 4-6) PM

Garden Gophers (Gr. 1-3) PM

Jedi Training Camp (Gr. 1-3) PM

Princess Party (Ages 4-6) AM

Awesome Ocean Creatures (Ages 3-4) AM

Cheerleading Camp (Gr. 1-3) PM

Meet Me at the Ranch (Gr. 3-6) PM

"Sense"ational Art (Ages 3-4) AM

Hangin' with Horses (Gr. 1-4) AM

June 19-23

Meet Me at the Ranch (Gr. 3-6) AM

Kid's Choir Camp (Gr. 1-4) AM

GREAT LAKES CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY CENTER CAMPUS

Hogwarts Wizardry and Writing (Gr. 6-9) AM

Chef Inspired Sewing (Gr. 5-8) PM

Drones4Kids (Gr. 5-8) AM

Chemistry Kids (Gr. 4-6) PM

Computer Keyboard Wizards (Gr. 4-6) AM

Meet Me at The Ranch (Gr. 3-6) PM

Meet Me at The Ranch (Gr. 3-6) AM

Collage: Painting with Scissors (Gr. 4-6) PM

Project Runway-Sassy Skirt (Gr. 4-6) PM

Create Your Own Website (Gr. 4-6) AM

Skills for the Backcountry (Gr. 4-6) AM

Chef School (Gr. 4-6) AM

Inventor's Workshop (Gr. 4-6) AM

All Aboard the Hogwarts (Gr. 4-6) AM

Rocket Science (Gr. 5-8) PM

Doctors and Vets: Dissection (Gr. 5-8) PM

SEW Summer Accessories (Gr. 4-8) AM

Clay Sculpture (Gr. 4-8) AM

5 Masterpieces in 5 Days (Gr. 4-6) PM

Camp Half-Blood (Gr. 4-6) PM

Fizzics in a Can (Gr. 4-6) AM

Junior Counselor (Ages 12-15) PM

Charter Fishing Experience (Gr. 4-8) PM

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GREAT LAKES CAMPUS

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Computer Program: Java (Gr. 7-12) AM

3-D Modeling & Printing (Gr. 7-12) All Day

Weldasaurus (Gr. 7-12) PM

Keyboarding: Type Faster (Gr. 7-10) PM

Code Breakers (Gr. 6-9) PM

Rock 'n Roll Camp (Gr. 6-9) PM

Actor's Workshop (Gr. 7-10) PM

Chemistry Connection (Gr. 7-10) PM

App Attack: First Game App (Gr. 6-9) AM

Painting with Acrylics (Gr. 6-9) AM

Ukulele University (Gr. 6-9) AM

Hip Hop Dance (Gr. 5-8) PM

America's Boater Course (Gr. 7-12) AM

Here:Say Stories on Stage (Gr. 7-10) PM

Build a Computer (Gr. 7-10) AM

Glass Fusion (Gr. 6-9) AM

Games Writers Play (Gr. 6-9) AM

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Nature Painting & Drawing (Gr. 1-3) PM

Drawing Animals & People (Gr. 3-5) AM

Make 3-D Video Game (Gr. 3-5) AM

The Actor in You (Gr. 4-6) AM

Music for Little Mozarts (Ages 4-6) AM

Calling all SuperHeroes (Ages 4-6) PM

Sports and Games (Gr. 1-3) AM

Minecraft Modders (Gr. 3-5) PM

Drawing and Painting (Gr. 1-3) PM

Acting Up (Gr. 1-3) PM

Cheer Squad (Gr. 3-5) PM

Shelter Building (Gr. 1-3) AM

Welcome to Pixie Hollow (Ages 4-6) AM

Sports Camp (Gr. 3-5) AM

Paint 'n Play (Ages 4-6) PM

Amazing Alphabet Animal (Ages 3-4) AM

Mazes, Games & Art: Coding ( Gr. 2-4) PM

Junior Jedis (Ages 4-6) AM

Cartoon and Comic Strips (Gr. 4-6) AM

Critter Camp (Gr. 1-3) AM

Hangin' with Horses (Gr. 1-4) AM

Learning with Horses (Gr. 4-6) AM

What's Cookin'? (Ages 4-6) PM

Bonkers Over Bugs (Ages 3-4) AM

Minecraft Designers (Gr. 3-5) PM

Drawing and Sketching (Gr. 4-6) AM

Lil' Chemists (Gr. 1-3) PM

Dancing Feet Movement (Ages 4-6) PM

The Art of Tree Climbing (Gr. 3-7) AM

Scooby Doo (Gr. 1-3) PM

Poetry and Performance (Gr. 3-5) PM

Pop Art Painting Party (Gr. 3-5) PM

Bling It On (Gr. 1-3) AM

The Science Kid (Ages 4-6) AM

App Adventures: Next Level (Gr. 3-5) AM

Super Science Sleuths (Gr. 1-3) AM

VEX IQ Robotics (Gr. 2-8) AM

Magician's Workshop (Gr. 2-4) AM

Yummy Art (Ages 4-6) PM

Princess Manners (Ages 3-4) PM

The Secret Life of Pets (Gr. 1-3) PM

Discover Dinosaurs (Ages 4-6) AM

"Under the Hood" on Cars (Gr. 7-10) AM

Horse Whispering 101 (Gr. 6-12) AM

Make 3-D Video Game (Gr. 6-9) PM

Checkmate! (Gr. 4-8) PM

Young Aviators (Gr. 4-6) AM

Meditation for Kids (Gr. 5-8) PM

Vegetarian Cooking Camp (Gr. 5-7) AM

Video Game Creation: Scratch (Gr. 4-8) AM

All Aboard the Hogwarts (Gr. 4-6) AM

Project Runway-Pajama Party (Gr. 4-6) AM

Music Video with iMovie (Gr. 5-8) PM

SEW Bags, Bags, Bags (Gr. 5-8) AM

Print - Design - Sew (Gr. 4-8) PM

Chef School (Gr. 4-6) AM

All Aboard the Hogwarts (Gr. 4-6) PM

Say It In Japanese! (Gr. 4-8) AM

DIY Bedroom Projects (Gr. 4-8) AM

Archery (Gr. 4-6) PM

Mission Breakout (Gr. 4-6) PM

Kid Writers Club (Gr. 4-6) PM

Kids with Cameras (Gr. 4-6) PM

Teens Love to Cook (Gr. 7-12) PM

Teens Love to Cook (Gr. 7-12) AM

Minecraft Modders (Gr. 6-9) AM

Great Tween/Teen Writers (Gr. 5-8) PM

Paper Crafting (Gr. 5-8) PM

CSI - Crime Detectives (Gr. 5-8) PM

Photography Workshop (Gr. 7-10) PM

Survivor: Backcountry Skills (Gr. 7-10) AM

Wheel/Hand-Built Pottery (Gr. 6-12) AM

Sketch Your World (Gr. 6-9) AM

Minecraft Designers (Gr. 6-9) AM

Amazing Smartphone Photos (Gr. 6-12) AM

App Adventures: Next Level (Gr. 6-9) PM

Glass Fusion and Mosaic (Gr. 6-9) AM

The Amazing Escape (Gr. 6-9) AM

Sharpie Marker Art (Gr. 5-8) PM

Carpentry Skills (Gr. 5-8) AM

ENTERING GRADES 4-6

Camp Half-Blood (Grades 4-6)

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Star Wars – An Intergalactic Adventure (Grades 4-6) Come to a galaxy far, far away and learn the mysterious ways of the Force. Join Jedi Christina for a week of intergalactic awesomeness! Create planetary prints, participate in Star Wars science experiments and build a galaxy with your fellow Jedis. Design planet beads to swap at the end of the week. Come battle with the dark side and restore Jedi order.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Christina Collins

Fizzics in a Can (Grades 4-6)

Attention Percy Jackson fans! Are you fascinated

by Greek mythology? Join us at Camp Half-Blood for a week of games, projects, writing and fun.

Create a shield like Zeus’ and artifacts inspired by the Greek gods. Show off your writing skills as you develop your own Greek myth. At the end of the week, you’ll take home your creations along with a story of your life as a demigod.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Claire Alexander

$79

5 Masterpieces in 5 Days NEW (Grades 4-6) Get ready to be creative. Learn about all kinds of art from landscapes to portraits and much more in between. Paint buildings that look three-dimensional using perspective. Use your imagination to create an abstract painting. Did you ever know there were so many different kinds of paintings? Show off all five of your masterpieces to family and friends at the College for Kids Art Prize on the last day.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 32 (lower level) Instructor: Eleonora Hayes

$79

STEM

Make a tornado, crush a can with no hands, build a stethoscope, and cause a fizz phenomenon! Pop cans, pop bottles, and soda pop do the teaching in this physical science extravaganza. Bring a clean, empty can to the first day of class and prepare to wear your goggles! Can you explore physics with pop? Yes you CAN! Sign up early for this “pop”ular class!

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler $79

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Chef School (Grades 4-6)

Skills for the Backcountry (Grades 4-6)

Slice and dice; roast and toast; boil and broil; stir and whir in the teaching kitchen at the Oleson Center. Each day you will learn to prepare lots of tasty recipes using basic cooking techniques. Then eat your creations and make a cookbook to keep up your chef skills. Gain experience selecting foods for freshness, nutrition, and cost with a mid-week field trip to the Traverse City Farmers Market.

Bring a take-home container each day. Recipes from this class and other cooking classes held in the kitchen may contain gluten, tree nuts, dairy or other food allergens.

Experience your own week of Survivor! Your adventure takes you to a different locale each day where you will discover useful backcountry hiking and survival skills. Learn to plan and pack for a camping trip, store food, pitch a tent, and cook on a camp stove. Learn wilderness safety, map and compass reading, tracking, and emergency shelterbuilding. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and snack. Wear walking shoes (not flip flops).

Both options Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-Noon Option 1: June 26-29 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Stephanie Lee Wiitala Option 2: July 24-27 NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Stephanie Lee Wiitala $159 each

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon, Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch $89

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Inventor’s Workshop NEW STEM (Grades 4-6)

ENTERING GRADES 4-6

Create Your Own Website (Grades 4-6)

STEM

Learn to design and publish your own website!

Practice working with text and creating and editing graphics, images, and digital photos. Find out how to include hyperlinks, tables, backgrounds, and borders. You’ll then be ready to publish your impressive pages on the Internet for friends and family to see.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon University Center Campus Rm. 206 Instructor: Marco Cabrera

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express (Grades 4-6)

$79

Have you ever wondered how a cool idea becomes a brand new product? If you’re aching to tinker with your own original crazy invention, this is for you! Get your amazing idea from your imagination onto a blueprint. Express your inventive side and create a model, or prototype, of your new product.

Explore the engineering design process and experience firsthand the power of perseverance.

Start with an idea and end with your very own gizmo!

Mon.-Thurs., June 26-29 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Janine Winkler

$79

STEM

Don’t be late! Once you cross platform 9¾, you will be transported to the Hogwarts School for wizardry. Upon arrival, you’ll be “sorted” into houses and whisked away to a week of fun—Harry Potter style. Use your wand to mix potions, play wizard games, and practice Quidditch. All week, you’ll earn points in hopes of winning the house cup. End the week on a sweet note with treats from Honeydukes and butter beer you make yourself.

All options Mon.-Fri. Option 1: June 26-30 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Shannon McCann Option 2: July 24-28 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructors: Janet Steinhoff Option 3: July 31-Aug. 4 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Shannon McCann

Collage: Painting with Scissors (Grades 4-6)

$99 each

Do you love to play around with colorful paper, scissors and glue? Join artist, Nan Katzenberger, for a week of painting with scissors. Learn about famous ar tists like Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso whose “cutting edge” collage art was colorful and whimsical. Make your own vibrant textured paper using paint, stamps, stencils, bubble wrap and more. You’ll even design your own stamps! Then using your hand-made paper, cut and organize shapes to create your very own collage based on Matisse cut-outs.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Nan Katzenberger

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ENTERING GRADES 4-6

Project Runway—Sassy Skirt (Grades 4-6) Designers wanted! Have an eye for fashion? Begin by brainstorming ideas in a sketchbook with fabric swatches and design sketches. Then learn basic sewing skills: pin and cut a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch and press seams while you make your uniquely designed skirt and totebag.

You’ll also practice hand stitching techniques to embellish your outfit. Walk the runway on the last day to show off your awesome designs! Includes all materials.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

$99

Computer Keyboard Wizards STEM (Grades 4-6) You’re always using the computer—but are you still using that one-finger search-and-strike method to type? Want to type more quickly and accurately?

Improve your efficiency and discover how to find the letters without looking at the keyboard. Games and drills make it engaging and exciting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up speed and comfort.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon University Center Campus Rm. 205 Instructor: Diane Kimmel

Chemistry Kids (Grades 4-6)

Are you always drawing? Want to sharpen your skills? Guided by an artist and teacher, you will practice lots of drawing and sketching techniques as you draw favorite toys, landscapes, and portraits (yours or others). Make still life drawings and sketch from photos—animals, trees, and who knows what else! Experiment with art pencils, chalk pastels, and other art media as you learn to draw from visual observations and your imagination.

Bring a sketch pad (8.5 x 11-inch or larger, not newsprint) and your creativity!

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 118 Instructor: Adam VanHouten

$79

$79

STEM

Become a chemistry s as you work in a college science lab conducting fascinating experiments.

Bring your creativity and spirit of adventure as you stretch eggs beyond their limit, blow up a balloon without touching it, make ice that is hot, and work with alum to create a crystal garden, make rock candy, and even ice cream. You’ll investigate and make predictions while you mix and measure to collect data and test your hypothesis. Who knew the lab could be so much fun!

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructors: Rebecca Richardson

Drawing and Sketching (Grades 4-6)

$79

Kids with Cameras (Grades 4-6)

STEM

It’s a beautiful world out there; take lots of pictures of it. Whether you have been taking photos for a while, or are just picking up a digital camera for the first time—we want you! Start by learning photography basics and how to make your photographs tell the story you see. Then try new techniques and get creative. Go on photo shoots every day and fill your world with amazing new experiences. Learn to use GIMP, a free editing software, to improve your photo images. Bring a digital camera (no cell phone cameras) to class each day.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B Instructor: Cathy Fitzgerald

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Archery (Grades 4-6)

Build a bow and learn how to use it. Using an innovative design with readily available materials, you will build a bow that is perfect for the beginning archer. You’ll learn about bow designs, construction, and decoration. Then get a lessons on archery safety, range set up, shooting etiquette, bow stringing, and shooting techniques. Cost includes materials to make your bow.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-4 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. open bay area Instructor: Devan DePauw

Kid Writers Club (Grades 4-6)

NEW

Why do we love writing, reading, and listening to stories? We love to imagine what’s out there waiting for us and our favorite characters. Let’s write to discover! Write a thrilling new story from your imagination, inspired by your own curiosity.

We’ll talk about how to develop the setting, breathe life into your characters and their points of view, and shape the narrative arc of your story. There will be lots of chances to share our stories and build on each other’s ideas. Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Allison Leigh Peters

$99

Mission Breakout (Grades 4-6)

STEM

$129

NEW

Do you have what it takes to save the galaxy?

Could you help a secret agent or stop the Candy Caper? If you choose to accept this mission, you and your teammates will race against the clock in a series of challenges. Face a different Breakout EDU task each day that includes clues, locks, and secret messages that you need to solve in order to get out of sticky situations. Clues are tricky and cover a variety of subjects while promoting problem-solving skills, collaborative thinking, and critical thinking skills.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Kaitlyn Rickman

$89

Cartoons and Comic Strips NEW (Grades 4-6) Do you love to draw and create your own worlds and kingdoms? Learn the nuts and bolts of comic book creation, cartoon character design, storytelling, and page composition. Get comfortable using penciling, inking, lettering and screen tone to bring your characters alive. Tackle single panel gags and multi-paneled “newspaper style” strips, and even the longer narratives popular in both Manga and American comics. End the week with your own comic book to enjoy or maybe publish!

Mon.-Thurs., July 24-27 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Autumn Kirby

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Learning with Horses (Grades 4-6)

NEW

Do you like horses? Do you learn best by seeing and then doing? If you answered YES to both questions and are on the Autism Spectrum, this week is for you. Learn how horses communicate with each other and how YOU can talk to them. Learn to brush and care for them and take nature walks.

Working with horses is a great way to stretch your sensory comfort level, practice social skills, and develop self-management and awareness in a safe, non-judgmental, and fun environment. Wear a hat, long shorts or pants, and sneakers or boots. Bring a snack. Class size is limited to six so enroll today.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-noon Meets at PEACE Ranch (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd.) Instructors: Melissa Morrice & Theresa Galante

$179

Project Runway—Pajama Party (Grades 4-6) Summertime, BFF time, sleepover time—be the star of the party with your one-of-kind pajama bottoms, tote bag, and pillow. Learn basic sewing skills: pin and cut a pattern, operate a sewing machine, stitch and press seams while you make your pajama party accessories. You’ll also learn hand-sewing and other embellishing techniques to make everything say “this is me”. Invite your family and friends to a runway show on the last day. Includes all materials.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Laura Wright

$99

The Actor in You (Grades 4-6) Let’s put on a play! Create a play from brainstorming the plot, to set design, to the final bow. You’ll be part of creating a script, inventing characters, designing a set, and performing it all in front of a live audience. Story, art, stage, and acting come together to make a theater experience come alive. Family and friends are invited to the Friday performance.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom

ENTERING GRADES 4-8

Young Aviators (Grades 4-6)

STEM

NEW

Enjoy a high-flying adventure with the staff of NMC Aviation. From the Wright brothers through today’s high-tech aerospace industry, experience the world of aviation and the opportunities for both boys and girls. Learn the differences between types of airplanes while touring the flight hanger and experiencing the inside of various cockpits.

Get hands-on knowledge including manipulating the controls of an aircraft flight simulator, touring the Cherry Capital Airport air traffic control tower and other behind-the-scene activities. We hope to spot Piper, the airport K-9 who supports airport wildlife migration. This experience is limited to eight students, so sign up early!

Tues.-Thurs., Aug. 8-10 9-11 a.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: NMC Aviation Staff

$79

Charter Fishing Experience (Grades 4-8 with a parent) Catch big fish on the big lake! You and a parent will experience deep-water fishing off the shores of Leland aboard the “Farfetched.” Join Captain Scott Anderson for a fun afternoon of charter fishing for salmon and steelhead. Learn about the equipment used to fish in deep water. Don’t let warm on-shore weather fool you; out on the lake it’s still cold, so dress appropriately. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and a “catch a big fish” attitude.

For this parent/child experience, the cost is per person, so register both the child and the adult.

Scholarships are not available.

Sun., June 18 Noon-4 p.m.

Meet at Far-Fetched Fishing Charter in Leland Harbor by Fishtown Instructor: Capt. Scott Anderson

$129 per person

$79

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Clay Sculpture (Grades 4-8)

Say It in Japanese (Grades 4-8)

You’ll love this fun exploration with clay that combines the pinch, slab, and coil methods of hand-building. You’ll make useful items like bowls and candleholders; and decoratives like mobiles, gargoyles, and animal sculptures. Get inspired as you experience the flow of creativity from working with clay and glazes. Dress for an artsy mess.

Discover Japan, “Land of the Rising Sun”! You’ll learn Japanese words and phrases as you explore the fascinating art and culture of this exotic island country. Learn the art of origami (paper folding), try your hand at shodo (Japanese calligraphy), read and write haiku (a poetry form), and practice using chopsticks. Read manga, watch animé, and discover how kids in Japan spend their days.

“Nihongo O hanashimashoo!”

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio Rm. 135 Instructor: Kate Fairman

$89

SEW Much More: NEW Awesome Summer Accessories (Grades 4-8)

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Thurs., July 17-20 9 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Rosemary Rokita

Head out this summer in style. Whether you are an aspiring designer or a creative tween/teen looking for new skills, you’ll love learning new sewing machine techniques. Design a tote bag to take to the beach or on a hike. Make a reusable fabric journal cover to take notes or get organized.

Hand-dye fabric to make a one-of-a-kind gauzy scarf. Be fashion-forward with your hand-made Bohemian-inspired flip flops. Please bring an inexpensive pair of flip flops to the first class. All other materials are included.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

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DIY Bedroom Projects (Grades 4-8) Get ready for fun-filled days of project mania. Define your style as you create one-of-a-kind accessories for your bedroom. Learn new techniques as you create a canvas painting using paint, spray bottles, brushes and sharpies. Experiment with indigo dye for a unique pillow. Add a favorite saying or inspirational message to a banner and more. After this week, your bedroom will scream YOU! KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Kristi Wodek

$79

Print - Design - Sew (Grades 4-8)

Checkmate!

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STEM

Join the world of Rooks, Knights, Bishops, Pawns, Kings and Queens. This class is designed for those who already know game essentials and to challenge intermediate students. You’ll stretch your skills with higher level strategies and tactics for opening, capturing, and winning—checkmate! Lessons crafted by some of the best chess minds are explained and practiced. Chess sets are provided for in-class use, but feel free to bring your own.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 226 Instructor: Val Domkiv

$89

Have you ever wanted to print your own fabric? Add a new skill and a new accessory to your wardrobe this week. Learn about basic print design elements as you create your own design to print onto fabric.

Then use your own printed fabric to make a one-ofa-kind small zippered handbag pieced with 3 to 4 different fabrics. Practice basic hand-sewing and machine-sewing techniques as well as how to put in a zipper. It’s easier than you think! Some sewing experience is helpful, but not required.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

Video Game Creation with Scratch (Grades 4-8)

$99

STEM

Produce your own video games, interactive stories, music, animation, and art with Scratch! Scratch is a programming language created at MIT that makes it easy to generate your own digital creations and even share them on the Web. Create and share Scratch projects and learn important mathematical and computation ideas at the same time. You’ll also learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110A Instructor: Kaitlyn Rickman

$89

Vegetarian Cooking Camp NEW (Grades 5-7) Veg out this summer with delicious and healthy plant-based vegetarian meals. Discover Buddha Bowls – they’re fun, versatile and let you get creative to suit your personal tastes. Get practice grilling, roasting and marinating fruits and veggies that you’ll crave all year long. Learn how to make complete meals that balance protein and carbs while adding a punch of flavor with fresh herbs.

If you like cooking shows, you’ll love working in teams as you put your skills to the test with a last day “mystery basket” challenge. Cooking classes may not be appropriate for those with severe food allergies or special dietary needs.

Mon.-Thurs., July 31-Aug. 3 9 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen Rm. 129 Instructor: Kristi Wodek

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Rocket Science (Grades 5-8)

Hip-Hop Dance (Grades 5-8) STEM

Build and launch your own rockets as you explore aerospace. What does it take to put a rocket into orbit? Why don’t planes fly into space? In addition to rocket construction, you’ll fly remote control helicopters and see remote flight demos from NMC’s Aviation Department, explore space survival, and examine food samples that flew during the Apollo missions (your instructor worked at NASA). The finale is a launch day field trip. Cost includes two rockets. Note: Meets requirements for the Boy Scout Space Exploration merit badge.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 218 Instructor: Gerry Swaney

Doctors and Vets: Dissection (Grades 5-8)

$99

STEM

Put on your lab coat and gloves and get ready to explore the inside structures found in several specimens. Each day you’ll dissect a different subject and have the opportunity to look below the surface of an insect, crustacean, and fish. Identify the organs and learn to use dissection equipment whether you are curious about anatomy, animals, or simply a budding scientist.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructor: Jamie Roster

This high-energy dance style is perfect for anyone with a passion to move! Learn to dance to upbeat music and the latest hits. Discover how to develop rhythm, flexibility, and precision in your muscle memor y. Wear clean g ym shoes. No dance experience required.

Mon.-Thurs., June 26-29 4-5:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Joedy Annis

Drones4Kids (Grades 5-8)

STEM

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Help your child explore the exciting world of drones while increasing their STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills. This fun week taught by NMC Aviation staff covers hobby rules, safety practices and the science that makes drones work. Mix in live flight instruction, basic drone flight and control, some simulator time, an obstacle course, and an opportunity to fly one of NMC’s bigger quad copters. Cost includes a basic drone model each child takes home. Only drones included in the cost of the course are used, so that all learn the same concepts with a base model.

Tues.-Thurs., July 11-13 9 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 224 Instructor: Rob Dreer

$99

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$49

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

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$139

ENTERING GRADES 5-8

Chef Inspired Sewing (Grades 5-8) Do you love to bake? And sew? Take your skills to new levels as you learn to sew your own one-of-akind apron and a cupcake-inspired stuffed pillow.

Learn basic hand and machine sewing skills, how to cut fabric, and pin and iron seams—all to give you the confidence to work more independently.

Then pick up a pastry bag and learn to decorate cupcakes with whimsical designs. No prior experience required.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

Carpentry Skills: Build a Utility Box (Grade 5-8)

$99

NEW

Build your own handcrafted wooden utility box as you learn basic woodworking and carpentry skills.

Discover how to read prints, plan, measure, cut, drill, nail, glue, and finish your project. Under the watchful eye of our skilled instructor, you’ll gain understanding of shop and tool safety. Take home your finished product.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. open bay area Instructor: Phil McCuien

$89

Sharpie Marker Art (Grades 5-8) Grab a Sharpie and make some bold art! Sharpie markers are a versatile art media which can be used on a variety of surfaces. Learn art techniques that will take your ar t to the next level while exploring work by today’s leading Sharpie artists.

You’ll work on paper, plastic, rocks, and more.

Bring your own white t-shirt for one of your project designs.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 1-3 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 118 Instructor: Adam VanHouten

$79

SEW Much More: Bags, Bags, Bags (Grades 5-8)

NEW

Who doesn’t love fun accessories? Take your sewing to the next level as you learn new techniques, including how to put in a zipper. Get stylin’ with a zipper pouch, a cross-body purse with pockets to personalize, and an eco-friendly lunch sack with colorful fabrics to suite your style. Pre-requisite: any prior College for Kids sewing class. Includes all materials.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Kristi Wodek

Music Video Starz – iMovie Production (Grades 5-8)

$99

NEW

STEM

Lights, camera, action! Put your creativity to work producing a music video. From concept, through filming, to the final editing, you’ll learn to storyboard ideas, shoot video, and delve into other aspects of filmmaking while taking turns at the roles of director, camera operator, and performer. Then work together as a group to edit the project in iMovie. Feel free to bring your own iPhone or iPad with the iMovie app downloaded for use in class. Everyone will get a link to download the final version of the project.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Rm. 120 Instructor: Cathy Fitzgerald

Meditation for Kids (Grades 5-8)

$99

NEW

Life can be stressful…even for kids! What if you could face each day and the new school year armed with a simple tool to help you manage stress, improve concentration and increase productivity?

Come learn and practice simple meditation techniques that can also increase mental clarity and enhance your whole-body well-being. Anyone can learn these useful techniques that do not require any physical postures.

Mon.-Thurs., July 31-Aug. 3 1-2:30 p.m.

University Center Campus Rm. 214 Instructor: Claire Crandell

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$49

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ENTERING GRADES 5-9

Great Tween/Teen Writers’ Machine (Grades 5-8)

NEW

Expand your mind and discover “limitless writing”.

Starting with unique prompts each day, you’ll create new worlds, tell the stories of original characters and get some of your existing ideas down on paper. Get more comfortable as a writer while you learn different strategies for successful stor y development. There will be plenty of opportunities to share your writing with others who love to write as much as you. Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m.

University Center Campus Rm. 216 Instructor: Claire Alexander

CSI—Crime Detectives (Grades 5-8)

$99

STEM

Calling all detectives! There’s a mystery that needs to be solved. Become a crime lab expert for a week of hands-on science using super-sleuthing skills to solve a crime. Scour the crime scene for hair, DNA, and other evidence. Experiment with real CSI tools, techniques, and scientific methods to analyze fingerprints. Test for blood and crack codes using chromatography. Sharpen your observation and classification skills. It’s all in the evidence. Will you be the top-notch detective who solves the crime?

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 117 Instructor: Rebecca Richardson

Paper Crafting (Grades 5-8)

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Learn how to work with young children in a classroom setting and get real-life job experience.

In this 4-day training, you’ll learn basic first aid, emergency response, classroom management, and leadership skills that will prepare you for potential volunteer options in College for Kids. Find out how to fill out an application and go through a real interview and get ready for future volunteer activities and employment. NOTE: Qualifying junior counselors will have an opportunity to assist an instructor one or two weeks during this summer’s College for Kids program.

Mon.-Thurs., June 12-15 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Julie Doyal

$69

Glass Fusion (Grades 6-9) Glass fusion is an exciting medium to create oneof-a-kind pieces of art. You’ll cut glass, create your own designs, and melt the glass in the kiln.

The result is an attention-grabbing 3-dimensional image that makes a unique piece of art. Small pieces of glass can be assembled to create a magical focal bead which will be baked to use for a necklace or smaller sun catcher. You’ll also make a candle votive, sun catcher, and a surprise to take home.

Mon.-Thurs., June 19-22 9:30 a.m.-Noon University Center Campus Rm. 214 Instructor: Debra Coburn

$89

$89

Painting with Acrylics NEW (Grades 6-9)

Here’s to a week of designing cards, journals, notebooks, treasure boxes, and other wonderful items that can be made out of paper. Each day a new project will be presented, but there will be plenty of time to come up with your own ideas too.

Use tools like a Cricut, embosser, eyelet setter, binding machine and punches to make your crafty ideas come to life. Add designer paper, colorful tape, eyelets, embellishments, and bling galore— the sky is the limit on what you can create!

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Rm. A/B Instructor: Laura Wright

Junior Counselor: Leaders in Training (Ages 12-15)

$79

If painting is your passion, you’ll love exploring the possibilities of acrylic paints with artist Debra Coburn. Learn the technique of painting from a photograph to a canvas. Then take your skills up a notch with an inventive style of reverse painting onto Plexiglas. With each technique, you’ll sharpen your attention to detail and do color planning for a magical “wow” end result. Bring some of your favorite magazines as reference and inspiration; the best images are of simple objects like a flower, turtle, fish or landscape.

Mon.-Thurs., June 26-29 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 155 Instructor: Debra Coburn

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

$89

Games Writers Play (Grades 6-9)

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ENTERING GRADES 6-9

Play your way into becoming a terrific writer. Play all kinds of writing games from surrealist word play to group writes to Magic Hat Stories. You’ll discover that there is no such thing as writers’ block, that there is a way out of any dead end to a story, and that there are a thousand stimuli for writing poetry. This class is suitable for poets and prose writers alike. Culminate the week with a 3-D project. Class is offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Jeanne Sirotkin

Ukulele University (Grades 6-9)

$99

NEW

Ukuleles are more popular than ever. They are inexpensive, easy to learn, portable, and so fun to play! Learn to play new songs each day and get hands-on instruction on basic chords and strums. Discover how to tune and maintain your instrument. You will need to bring your own ukulele and purchase the book “Ukulele Primer for Beginners with DVD” by Bert Casey (approx. $15) which is available online or at the local Guitar store.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 11 a.m.-noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 Instructor: Greg Seaman

$45

App Attack: Make Your First Game App STEM (Grades 6-9) Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool, you’ll explore the world of web-based apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you’ll see firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Your created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and you do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the week.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

Hogwarts School of Wizardry and Writing (Grades 6-9)

NEW

What if Harry was sorted into Slytherin or if he was never in the Triwizard Tournament? Here’s your opportunity to write your own Harry Potter fan fiction! In this creative writing week, you’ll create new characters, publish your own issue of The Daily Prophet, design new cover illustrations for the Harry Potter novels, and write your own prequel, sequel, or spin-off story of the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Look out J. K. Rowling!

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 220 Instructor: Shannon McCann

$79

$149

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

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The Amazing Escape NEW STEM (Grades 6-9)

ENTERING GRADES 6-9

Code Breakers (Grades 6-9)

STEM

Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day 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/her 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. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the week.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parson/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

Want to play in a full rock band? Learn how to work as a member of a band while performing and recording music together. Discover how to read charts and blend your ideas as a band. You’ll learn three tunes together. The last day takes place in a first-rate recording facility so you can record your creation and take it home on a CD. Instruments needed are guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and percussion. Bring your own instrument (except drums and percussion).

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KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 10 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 222 Instructor: Kaitlyn Rickman

$89

$149

Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp (Grades 6-9)

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m.

The Beat Lab (3886 Cass Rd.) Instructor: Brad Novak

Looking for a challenge and a chance to “escape” this summer? Each day includes a different set of Breakout EDU challenges that your team needs to solve in order to get out of difficult situations.

Explore a variety of subjects while promoting problem-solving skills, collaborative thinking, and critical thinking skills. Be prepared to stop a Mad Engineer, save Ancient Rome from destruction, and break an infinite loop!

$89

Working with Glass: Fusion and Mosaic (Grades 6-9)

NEW

Spend the week exploring glass in all its beauty.

In the first days, we’ll experiment with glass fusion. You’ll cut glass, create your own designs and melt (fuse) the glass in the kiln. You’ll make a 3-dimensional bug, sun catcher and a small bowl.

Then switch gears and take a step back into ancient Greece where mosaic art began. Use glass, tile, repurposed dishes or even your own “finds and treasures” to make a unique mosaic design. Glue the pieces into a frame and apply grout to complete your colorful and imaginative work of art.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Thurs., July 17-20 9:30 a.m.-Noon Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 101 Instructor: Debra Coburn

Calendar of classes is on pages 24-25

$95

App Adventures: The Next Level (Grades 6-9)

STEM

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 web-based (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. Beginners are welcome; returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years’ skills.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri. July 17-21, 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo $149

Minecraft™ Designers (Grades 6-9)

STEM

If you love the game Minecraft™, but always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games, this is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3-D models using a new software to design your very own objects, create skins for characters, and import them into your favorite Minecraft™ games. To access your project at home, you must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft™. Tablet, phone, and game console version of Minecraft™ are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3-D modeling software. You will work in teams for most of the week. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

ENTERING GRADES 6-9

NEW

Minecraft™ Modders (Grades 6-9)

STEM

Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and the foundations of programming.

Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod! Introductory coding is taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft™. Student projects will be available on a 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. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., July 31-Aug. 4 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Jarred Araujo

Make Your First 3-D Video Game (Grades 6-9)

$149

STEM

Try this new version of a Black Rocket classic!

Develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of traditional 2-D game design.

You’ll learn the physics behind 3-D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and story telling. The games you and other students create will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 7-11 1-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

$149

$149

Sketch Your World (Grades 6-9) Discover the joy of sketching the natural world!

Artists throughout history have escaped to the outdoors to become trained observers. Grab your sketchbook and we’ll head outside where you’ll learn about the process of selecting a subject to sketch. Gain useful information on a variety of drawing and wet media techniques from pencil to watercolor. Find new inspiration and stretch your artistic skills. Bring a 9 x 12 or larger sketchbook and a regular pencil to the first class. All other materials are provided.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon Great Lakes Campus Rm. 211 (715 E. Front St.) Instructor: Adam VanHouten $79

We are excited to offer classes in collaboration with Black Rocket, using cutting edge technology in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.

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Take Amazing Photos with Your Smartphone (Grades 6-12)

STEM

Budding photographers, find out how to capture action photos without the blur, take flattering close-ups of people and tell a story in pictures.

Work with lighting, framing, advanced camera settings and editing apps to make beautiful and artistic photos. Get lots of hands-on practice with daily photo shoots and scavenger hunts photographing everything from people to still life to food photography and more. Learn to organize, save, store and share your photos through online apps. You’ll get a list of apps Monday (cost not to exceed $10) to be purchased and downloaded at home for use in class Tuesday through Friday.

Bring your smartphone every day.

KIDS ON CAMPUS WEEK: Mon.-Fri., July 17-21 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110B Instructor: Cathy Fitzgerald

$89

Discover the art of clay and the fun of shaping it with your hands. Learn to use the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques through demonstration, instruction, and lots of hands-on experience. In the NMC pottery lab, you’ll create interesting and useful objects using the wheel, coil, slab, and mold methods. Items will be fired at the end of the first week and be ready for glazing the following Tuesday. Time for pick-up of finished pieces will be arranged. Dress to get joyously messy.

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Do you like horses? Have you heard stories about horse whisperers and wish YOU could “talk” to a horse like that? Visit PEACE Ranch and learn the art and secrets of horse whispering. Each day includes hands-on activities with rescued horses to develop communication and partnership skills.

Meet real horse whisperers, hear their stories and see them in action. Bring a snack, wear long pants and close-toed shoes. You will work with horses each day, but not ride them.

Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 7-10 9 a.m.-Noon Meets at PEACE Ranch (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd.) Instructor: Jackie Kaschel

Build a Computer (Grades 7-10)

Wheel and Hand-built Pottery (Grades 6-12)

6 days, 9 a.m.-Noon Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 and Tues., Aug. 1 NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin

Horse Whispering 101 (Grades 6-12)

$169

$159

STEM

Using the innovative Kano Kit featuring the Raspberry Pi board, you will learn to build and program your very own computer with both the Python and Scratch programming language. You’ll build and modify games such as Minecraft™ and program various pieces of hardware as you explore ways to interact with and use your computer. On the last day, you’ll take home the computer you built along with a small independent project you worked on throughout the week. Cost includes $140 for computer components. Minecraft is a registered trademark.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Parson/Stulen Bldg. Rm. 204 Instructor: John Velis

$225

ENTERING GRADES 7-10

Here:Say Stories on Stage NEW Keyboarding: Learn to Type Faster (Grades 7-10) In this seriously fun week, challenge yourself to (Grades 7-10) turn an experience you had into a compelling story that will engage your audience from beginning to end. Discover the difference between live storytelling and other forms of public speaking and learn how to find the story you want to tell and how to craft your narrative. What better way for you to develop your presentation skills, writing skills, and confidence. Family and friends are invited to hear your story on the last day. Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Fri., June 19-23 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 217 Instructor: Karen Stein

$99

Actor’s Workshop (Grades 7-10) Have you imagined yourself on stage? Learn the skills of dramatic performance through daily rehearsals of a one-act comedy play. Learn to project your voice, play a character, block (move around on stage), and memorize your lines.

Demonstration and guided practice leads to a final performance for family and friends on the last day.

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 Instructor: Mark Rozeboom

$99

Chemistry Connection (Grades 7-10)

STEM

Become a chemist for a week working in a college science lab conducting fascinating experiments.

Bring your sense of adventure and creativity each day as you set up new experiments and observe experiments in process. You’ll stretch eggs beyond their limit, make hot ice, work with alum to create a crystal garden and conduct experiments with chromatography, acids, static electricity, moving molecules, sound waves, and more. You’ll investigate and make predictions while you mix and measure to collect data and test your hypothesis.

Who knew science was so much fun!

Mon.-Fri., June 26-30 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Health and Science Bldg. Rm. 115 Instructor: Rebecca Richardson

$89

STEM

Do you use one or two fingers to get yourself through your computer projects? Before you send another e-mail, write another letter, or start another report, you can learn to type—REALLY! Typing is an essential skill for getting along in this technological world. Have fun learning how to “touch type” with keyboard patterns, hand positions and typing techniques. You’ll be glad you did!

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-3 p.m.

University Center Campus Rm. 205 Instructor: Diane Kimmel

$79

Survivor: Backcountry Skills (Grades 7-10) Tribes vie for survival as you learn the skills necessary for success in the backcountry. You’ll use compass, maps, and GPS to find hidden caches and discover how to safely use backcountry gear and survival equipment. You’ll overcome challenges including having to cook a backcountry meal and “leave no trace” that you were there.

Challenge yourself and your team to earn the title of Backcountry Survivor. Come prepared to be outdoors most of the week.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon Meet at the TBAISD Parking Lot at Grand Traverse Commons (ask for directions when registering) Instructor: Scott Birch

Photography Workshop (Grades 7-10)

$89

STEM

Attention aspiring photographers! Learn to use your camera as an imaginative tool to create exciting photographs. Gain experience shooting portraits, landscapes, close-ups, indoor scenes and more! Get professional tips on lighting, composing your pictures, points of view, framing, and important camera settings. After taking lots of photos, use the FREE open-source program GIMP to edit and enhance your images bringing them to a whole new level. Bring your camera, memory card, camera manual, card reader (or camera cord) and imagination.

Mon.-Fri., July 24-28 1-3:30 p.m., Great Lakes Campus Rm. 210 (715 E. Front St.) Instructor: Adam VanHouten $99

Enroll today (23 1) 995-1 700

www.nmc.edu/kids

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Weldasaurus (Grades 7-12)

How It Works— “Under the Hood” on Cars STEM (Grades 7-10)

In this hands-on welding class, you’ll learn the art of welding and transform a steel plate into the skeleton of a dinosaur. Before starting on your project, NMC welding instructor Devan DePauw will help you build your knowledge of welding techniques as you work on smaller projects to gain confidence with the equipment. Learn to use a MIG welder and the how-to’s of beading, padding, and the gas metal arc welding process. Take home all your cool creations.

Are you completely fascinated or even a little curious about how cars work? What happens under the car when you push the accelerator or touch the brakes? Take a look at the science and math hiding under the hood of the family auto. In the auto lab, you’ll explore the workings of an engine and brake system while learning the parts, functions, and processes that go to work every time that ignition fires and the wheels roll out the driveway.

Mon. & Tues., Aug. 7 & 8 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, NMC Automotive Service Tech Bldg. Rm. 104 (2510 Aero Park Dr.) Instructor: Wayne Moody $39

Computer Programming Using Java (Grades 7-12)

STEM

Have game programming or other computer adventures inspired you to learn more about computer programming? Enter the realm of serious programming by learning the basics of Java. You’ll create your first programs using the Java language which provides the operational code for many web applications and robotics. Using Greenfoot, you’ll learn about object modeling techniques to build skills and develop the logic and controls necessary to bring your program to life. A good understanding of Microsoft Windows is required.

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 10 a.m.-Noon, Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg. Rm. 110A Instructor: Tina Norris Fields

$89

America’s Boating Course NEW (Grades 7-12) In a boating emergency, quick thinking is vital to survival. Become a safe and confident boater with this fundamental U.S. Power Squadron course.

Successful completion qualifies you for personal watercraft operator certification in Michigan. Learn boat terminology, safe watercraft operation, rules and regs; boat navigation; and communication.

We’ll discuss how to deal with a boat in adverse conditions and how to operate a boat trailer and a personal water craft (PWC). You will also learn how to tie knots that are essential to boating. Cost includes textbook and certification test.

Mon.-Thurs., June 19-22 9 a.m.-noon Great Lakes Campus Rm. 112 Instructor: Jerry Williams

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STEM

Mon.-Fri., July 10-14 1-4 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Aero Park Labs Bldg., Rm. 118 Instructor: Devan DePauw

NEW

$149

3-D Modeling and Printing STEM (Grades 7-12) Explore the exciting world of 3-D modeling using Solidworks Design software and a 3-D printer in NMC’s Modeling lab. Each day, you’ll build on what you’ve learned as you work with drawing, presentation environments, and assembly environments. You’ll design, build, and assemble a model to take home. Basic computer skills are needed—comfortable with menus, mouse, and keyboard. Bring a sack lunch for an outdoor noontime break.

Sat., July 15 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 227 Instructor: Tom Dollar

Teens Love to Cook: Carnival Favorites (Grades 7-12)

$79

NEW

May your snacking know no bounds! Be a chef in training for a county fair favorite foods competition in NMC’s teaching kitchen. Develop new skills, get fresh ideas and enjoy daily tastings. Use a candy thermometer to prepare Red Taffy Apples, an enticing classic. The smell of delicious World’s Fair Butterscotch Glazed Popcorn Crunch will bring memories of county fairs and baseball games. Practice your skills with Funnel Cakes, the best thing that ever came out of a carnival! Fire up your baking skills with Fruity Toaster Strudel.

Cooking classes may not be appropriate for those with severe food allergies or special dietary needs.

Tues.-Fri., Aug. 8-11 Option 1: 9 a.m.-Noon Option 2: 1-4 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Oleson Center Kitchen, Rm. 129 Instructor: Kathleen Leach

$149 each

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About our program College for Kids has been serving families in the region since 1978. We are proud to celebrate 40 years of fun, learning, and kids!

About our teachers College for Kids instructors are certified teachers and coaches working in area schools, retired teachers, and other experts in their field. They all work with children and have a passion for sharing their love of learning. Read biographies at www.nmc.edu/kids.

Non-discrimination Policy Notice

Help your child (grades K–8) retain critical skills in language arts and/ or math skills this summer with guided at-home programs. Whether you are home or on the road, these easy-to-use lessons go with you.

After registering for the reading and/or math program, parents attend a start-up session to meet the teachers, pick up materials, and learn how to help your student make this a successful experience.

•Affordable $75 for one $129 for both •Geared to each child’s skill level •Financial aid is available Register by May 10 for best price.

Download the GRASP flyer today at www.nmc.edu/kids or call (231) 995-1700 to have it mailed.

Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. In addition, although not mandated by law, it is the policy of NMC to prohibit discrimination in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. See nmc.edu/nondiscrimination

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3. MAIL: form with payment to NMC-EES, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686-3061 4. FAX: (231) 995-1708 After faxing, call 995-1700 with credit/ debit card for payment.

5. WALK IN: come to the Extended Education office at the NMC University Center Campus, 2200 Dendrinos Drive*, Traverse City (off Cass Road). Open Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm. *not a mailing address

Register Early Registration is easy—register online or fill out a registration form (pg. 46), then phone, fax, mail, or stop by the NMC Extended Education (EES) office. Full payment is due at the time of registration by credit card/debit card, check, or cash. Registration begins March 27 and continues throughout the summer. Take as many classes as you like. For additional registration forms, make copies or download them from the website.

Many classes fill quickly, so register early for best selection. Please register by June 5 or at least seven days prior to the start date of your course. Some classes with low enrollment after June 5 may cancel.

When registering, please note the dates, times, and locations of your classes. You will be notified if a class is already full or if changes occur. Contact us if you want to be on a waiting list for a class that is already full.

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Registration form is on page 46

How to use our NEW ONLINE registration We launch a new registration system Monday, March 27. We appreciate your patience as we work with the new system for call-in, mail-in, walk-in and online registration.

• Call-in, Mail-in, or Walk-in Registration: you should see very little difference, but we ask your patience as our staff continues to learn the new software. Happily, one of its many enhancements is the email confirmations you will receive: a receipt when you are charged for a course, and a confirmation that your child is enrolled (includes course title, dates, times, and location).

• Online Registration: See detailed instructions on page 3. You will also find helpful step-by-step directions at our website, NMC.EDU/KIDS.

Financial aid scholarships

(not available with online registration) Limited funds are available to assist families meeting low-income requirements.

To receive an application, please call Extended Education at (231) 995-1700.

• Scholarships typically cover half the cost of each class for a maximum of three classes per child (as funds allow). Awarded amount does not exceed $50 per class.

• To apply, submit these 3 items together: 1. completed scholarship application 2. registration form 3. payment (half of the cost of each class).

Refunds Call (231) 995-1700 to drop a class.

See full refund policy at nmc.edu/kids.

• A 100% refund is given if a request is made at least 10 days prior to the class start date (usually a Friday) or if a class is cancelled.

• You will be enrolled in the requested classes and will only be notified if you do not qualify for a scholarship. If you do not qualify, you may pay the remaining cost or cancel the reserved spaces at least one week prior to the class and receive a full refund of the amount you paid. ­

• If you must drop a class 4 to 9 days prior to the class start date, you may be eligible for a 50% credit toward another College for Kids class, valid for one year.

• Classes dropped with less notice are not eligible for refund or partial credit.

• Refunds typically take 10 to 14 business days to process.

Questions? Ready to enroll? ­231-995-1700 www.nmc.edu/kids

for making College for Kids part of your summer adventures for the last 40 years!

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Registration Form (please print)

Child’s full name__________________________________________________________________ Child’s date of birth______________________ Male ❑ Female ❑

Grade (fall 2017)_______

Mailing address___________________________________________________________________ City/State__________________________________________________Zip____________________ Parent name______________________ Parent email_____________________________________ Cell Phone (_______)____________________ Other Phone (_______)______________________ Emergency Contact________________________________ Phone___________________________

COURSE TITLE and GRADE LEVEL

START DATE and TIME

TITLE:

DATE:

(circle one) GRADES or AGES:

TIME:

TITLE:

DATE:

(circle one) GRADES or AGES:

TIME:

TITLE:

DATE:

(circle one) GRADES or AGES:

TIME:

COST

TOTAL

❑ My child has no special needs or requirements ❑ My child’s special needs are (list medical conditions, learning disabilities, severe allergies, and other):_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________ Medications taken regularly: _______________________________________________________

❑ Registration form and full payment enclosed ❑ Scholarship application, registration form, and partial payment enclosed, amount paying $ ________ (use scholarship application to calculate your amount)

❑ Cash

❑ Check (Payable to NMC)

❑ VISA

❑ MasterCard

❑ Discover

Credit Card No.______________________________________________________ Exp._________ Cardholder’s Name__________________________________________CCV# (3 digits)_________ • Online: www.nmc.edu/kids • Phone: (231) 995-1700 (8:30 am– 4:30 pm) • Mail: NMC-EES, 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686-3061 • Walk In: Extended Education office, NMC University Center, 2200 Dendrinos Dr., T.C. • Fax: (231) 995-1708 By registering a child in this program, I authorize and acknowledge permission for video, digital, or still photography made with the child’s image to be applied to a variety of uses by Northwestern Michigan College (NMC). Such uses may include, but are not limited to, college web pages, printed brochures, broadcasting, and/or other forms of electronic transmission. Names will not be identified with images.

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Calendar of classes is on pages 24-25

Parent checklist

❑ Drop off no earlier than 10 minutes ❑ Confirm that your child is the appropriahead of class time. Please be prompt ate age or grade level for each class. for pick up. NMC doesn’t have staffing resources to supervise children who are ❑ Inform us—at the time of registration— dropped off early or picked up late. if your child has a physical, medical, or learning need so we can assure they ❑ Inform the teacher if someone else will have a good experience. be picking up your child.

Discuss pick-up arrangements with your ❑ Walk younger children (age 3 to grade 3) child prior to class. to and from the classroom door. ❑ Let children know that appropriate ❑ Make sure the teacher and your behavior is expected. Parents will be child have a current phone number contacted if a child is disruptive. to contact you if necessary.

Main Campus - 1701 E. Front Street Aero Park Campus Parsons-Stulen Bldg. - 2600 Aero Park Dr. Aero Park Labs Bldg. - 2525 Aero Park Dr. Automotive Tech Bldg. - 2510 Aero Park Dr. University Center Campus - 2200 Dendrinos Dr. Extended Education Office - North wing, main floor Great Lakes Campus 715 E. Front St.

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