2016 CED Summer Schedule

Summer 2016 COMMUNIT Y CLASSES

Learn for Life

SHAKE UP your SUMMER! Continuing Education Workforce Development | Adult Education & Literacy

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REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL! Cancellation Policy: Because St. Charles Community College Continuing Education (noncredit) classes are self-supporting, the decision to run a class is based on the number of people enrolled. The college reserves the right to cancel if sufficient enrollment is not achieved.

Registrations need to be received at least one week prior to the start of class to be considered in the determination of whether to cancel the class.

An attempt will be made to notify registrants by phone or mail if a class is cancelled. Full refunds will be issued for classes cancelled by the college.

Online registration is easy! stchas.edu/LearnForLife

When you see this Quick Response (QR) symbol throughout the course schedule, use your smartphone with a QR code reader app to link to videos and more information about SCC Continuing Education.

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This schedule of classes brought to you by the

SCC DIVISION OF CORPORATE & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Todd Galbierz, SCC Interim President Amanda Sizemore, Division Dean Tina Sieker Associate Dean Continuing Education

Amanda Rose Associate Dean Extended Learning

Fay Aubuchon Associate Dean Workforce Programs and Services

Kelly Paladin Layout and Design Class Schedule

Maureen Miles Coordinator Class Schedule

Tammie De Los Santos Associate Dean College and Career Readiness

College Mission SCC serves our community by focusing on academic excellence, student Success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society. We celebrate diversity and we enrich the economic and cultural vitality of the region by providing an accessible, comprehensive, and Supportive environment for teaching and learning.

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Table of Contents LEARN FOR ... GROWTH Academic Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Summer Camps . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..4-19 Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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LEARN FOR ... EXPLORATION Dinner Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

LEARN FOR ... CREATIVITY Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Crafts and Hobbies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LEARN FOR ... WELL-BEING Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

LEARN FOR ... PERSONAL ENRICHMENT History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 .Home and Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Money. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Paranormal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LEARN FOR ... BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Career Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 Computers/Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-37 Professional Development/Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

LEARN FOR ... DISCOVERY Online Programs: Ed2Go, U Got Class, ProTrain, Center for Legal Studies, American Management Association, Carson Dunlop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 ADULT EDUCATION, LITERACY, ESL, HSE TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 HOW TO ENROLL, REGISTRATION, LOCATIONS. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

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CLASS HELD AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

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ADDRESSES CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 47.

CLASS HELD AT ART GLASS ARRAY

STEM/STEAM CAMP: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH

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2016 SUMMER CAMPS AGES 5-14 All camps held on SCC campus unless otherwise noted by the following: STEM/STEAM CAMP: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING ART AND MATH CLASS HELD AT ST. CHARLES COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

Cancellation Policy A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than 14 days prior to the start of camp.

Week of June 6 Raging Reaction Lab/Grossology (Ages 7-12) Do you love to gross people out? In this ghastly camp, you will have burping contests, watch something decompose, make fake vomit, blisters and scabs. Not gross enough? Campers will also dissect owl pellets, make slime and learn about the physiology of snot.

There will be experiments with Mentos and Coke, and we’ll make pop and bottle rockets and self-inflating balloons.

6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-4p

$179

Computer Game Design (Middle School) Don’t just play the game – make it! Get an introduction into the awesome world of video game creation.

Design your own arcade games, platform games, adventures and screensavers. Select your heroes and monsters. At the end of the academy you will be able to save your game to play on your computer at home.

Basic programming skills will be introduced.

6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-4p

$185

CLASS HELD AT ART GLASS ARRAY

Geocaching – The Search for Treasure!

(Ages 7-12) Welcome to the ‘high-tech’ treasure hunt. Join us for one of the fastest growing outdoor activities. Using handheld GPS units, you will hike SCC for buried caches. Be the first group to master reading a map and coordinates, learn the importance of maintaining your logbook and use Internet sites to update data that can be used by other hunters. After this week, you will be able to direct your own family on a similar adventure. Bring your GPS to camp if you have one.

6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-Noon

$99

Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-9) Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

Harry Potter (Ages 10-12) We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy at St. Charles Community College. Magical folks who have read the books by J.K. Rowling will enter a familiar world of delights! We also welcome Muggles wishing to learn about Harry Potter’s world. Our quest is to learn about magical creatures, Quidditch dueling and other wildly interesting objects. Are you up for the challenge?

6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-4p

$179

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College for All Kids & TEENS TOO!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Camps fill up fast, so don’t forget to register at stchas.edu/learnforlife.

At that time, you can download a welcome packet and submit the necessary forms to us at least one week prior to the start of camp.

If your child has been prescribed an Epi-Pen or inhaler and can selfmedicate, a doctor’s signature is required. If your child is in a half-day camp, students must be registered in lunch supervision where our staff supervises and escorts them to lunch and afternoon camp. If your child needs before- and/or after-care, you also will need to register. Spaces fill up fast! Safety, fun and learning are our top priority!

Register starting today at stchas.edu/ learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

STEM Camps In support of the Missouri Department of Higher Education’s (MDHE) commitment to improve education and support the development of industry in STEM, (science, technology, engineering and math) St. Charles Community College is offering 44 youth STEM camps.

NEW! STEAM Camps STEAM-based education camps (science, technology, engineering, art and math) combines critical-thinking skills and creative problem-solving skills together for a well-rounded education. St. Charles Community College supports this initiative by offering more camps in the arts, where students can attend morning and afternoon sessions or full-day camps for STEM and STEAM opportunities.

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NEW! Fun With Improv! (Ages 8-14)

App Attack!

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, students will explore the world of Web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see firsthand how the world of app publishing functions.

Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary, and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 6/6-6/10 M-F

1-4p

$149

Class clowns and shy students alike will use theater exercises and improvisation games like those seen on Whose Line Is It Anyway? To produce true-tolife comedy (and sometimes drama) from thin air.

Students can build self-confidence, better listening skills and a team-building attitude for the stage and for life. Performance sketch on the last day. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/6-6/10 M-F

1-4p

$99

Mixed Media (Ages 7-9) Explore the world of fine art using various mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more! We’ll use diverse materials and techniques while enjoying the creative process. Be inspired by Michelangelo, Monet, Van Gogh and others. Paint, sculpt, and draw adding your own spin of creativity to make your own personal masterpieces! Come discover your creative potential.

6/6-6/10 M-F

9a-4p

$189

LEGO® Robotics Engineering STEM Camp (Ages 9-12)

Young Composers (Ages 5-7) Learn the fundamentals of singing and playing instruments! Your child will explore the basics of rhythm, melody and dynamics while creating and writing their own music with homemade instruments. Activities include making a life-sized musical staff, playing singing and dancing games, exploring a few historic musical figures, and learning songs for a performance at the end of the week. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/6-6/10 M-F

1-4p

Join us for a week filled with singing and dancing to Disney’s Frozen. Learn songs, vocal techniques and choreography for an end of the week performance.

Make Frozen-inspired crafts and snacks to complement each day. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

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9a-Noon

6/6-6/10 M-F

1-4p

$109

Frozen Frenzy! (Ages 5-7)

6/6-6/10 M-F

LEGO®s + Robots + Computers = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fun! You will build LEGO® models featuring working sensors and motors, simple programming techniques, principles of simple and complex machines and gearing using NXT and EV3 kits. Projects include: parking your robot with rack pinion steering, puppy and a lawn mower. Projects can vary depending on ability level. Students work in teams together to do challenges each day. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

$109

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IF YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR A MORNING HALF-DAY CAMP ONLY, AFTER-CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE. IF YOU CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR A AFTERNOON HALF-DAY CAMP ONLY, BEFORE-CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE.

$115

NEW THIS SUMMER! FREE campus tours are available to all College for All Kids campers and their families. Tours are strongly recommended for all new campers. Tours will meet in the lobby of the Humanities Building in front of room 103.

TOUR DATES: 6:30 p.m. May 26 and June 2 Please RSVP by calling 636-922-8233.

Masterchef (Ages 10-12)

Week of June 13 Drama Camp (Ages 8-14) All the world’s a stage! Experience the exciting process of theatre through scene work and characterization. You will audition for a specific published play on the first day. For the following four days, you will block the play, work on characterization and gather props and costumes. A final performance will be on Friday.

6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-4p

$179

Step up and become a culinary master! Immerse yourself with advanced cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even some kitchen math. Growing gourmets will be making delectable delights from breakfast to dinner. A CD of all recipes and cooking information will be given to all masterchefs. Aprons provided. Bring a water bottle each day and wear closed-toed shoes. Prerequisite: Must have taken Kids in the Kitchen or have prior kitchen experience. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

Write On! Young Authors Camp (Ages 10-14) All of our favorite stories, whether it’s Harry Potter or the Hunger Games, begin with an author’s imagination. In this camp, we’ll explore fiction, fantasy, poetry, creating outline storyboards and much more!

Writers will create a journal as a keepsake to capture their great ideas. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

Harry Potter (Ages 7-9) We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy at St. Charles Community College. Magical folks who have read the books by J.K. Rowling will enter a familiar world of delights! We also welcome Muggles wishing to learn about Harry Potter’s world. Our quest is to learn about magical creatures, Quidditch dueling and other wildly interesting objects. Are you up for the challenge?

6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-4p

9a-Noon

$109

Search and Rescue LEGO® Robotics (Ages 8-10) Create, program and control robots designed to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets. Use LEGO® Robotic NXT and EV3 kits and computers to learn robotics, computer programming and teamwork. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-Noon

$115

$179

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NEW! STEAM Art (Ages 6-7) Find your own creative voice in this one-of-a-kind art camp. Explore imaginative projects that create connections between art, science, math and technology.

Combine art and math to create fascinating optical illusions, design your own artistic robot and discover many other unique creations! NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

1-4p

$109

NEW! So You Want to Be a YouTube Star?

(Ages 8-10) Want to make your own YouTube videos? Have fun working in groups to learn the basics of making movies from the planning stage to the final product.

Take home a copy of your movie to show your family and friends. Taught by an experienced filmmaker, experienced in making documentary and narrative feature films. Be creative this summer. Who knows?

You may be the next famous filmmaker of our time!

NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

1-4p

$115

SCC Soccer Kicks (Ages 5-12) Get your game on! Discover your highest level of game play on SCC’s collegiate-size soccer field. Improve your soccer skills, techniques, field sense, physical strength and fitness, and sportsmanship. Camps conducted by SCC coaching staff. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. T-shirt included.

6/13-6/17 M-F

NEW! Inside Out (Ages 5-7)

9-11a

$95

Does your child love the movie Inside Out? Join Riley, Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, Fear and Bing Bong in playing games inspired by creativity in Riley’s mind, making Joy’s favorite snack and crafts, and exploring emotions through fun activities. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

NEW! LEGO® Video Games Combine your two favorite activities: LEGO®s and video games! Students will create their own LEGO® characters and adventures in an interactive 2D video game. Everyone is welcome in this one-of-a-kind camp. At the end of the camp, every student will have finished a LEGO® video game that can be shared with friends and family through a password protected Black Rocket website. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac versions can be created after the program for a $15 conversion fee. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 6/13-6/17 M-F Ages 11-14 6/13-6/17 M-F

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9a-Noon 1-4p

Beginning Guitar Camp Discover how to start your music journey! Learn guitar basics, how to read chords and tablature in a group setting. Learn how to find different resources to learn to play many styles of music for the guitar. Perform a song on the last day and receive an audio recording. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Bring acoustic guitar to camp every day.

$149

Ages 9-10 6/13-6/17 M-F

9a-Noon

$99

$149

Ages 11-14 6/13-6/17 M-F

1-4p

$99

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Minecraft Designers (Ages 8-10)

Week of June 20 An American Girl’s Life (Ages 7-12) Enjoy the week with Josefina, Kirsten, Rebecca, Molly and Julie. Journey into each doll’s time period. Explore a way to be helpful or charitable and choose a project to make for your favorite charity. Plant a garden, learn Spanish, eat chocolate fondue, create a scrapbook and more!

6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-4p

$179

Shoot and Score – Boys Basketball (Ages 9-14) Take your basketball game to the next level Learn footwork, shooting, dribbling and pass techniques to become a better, more complete basketball player.

Each day will include skill clinics and scrimmages.

Tuition includes a T-shirt. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/20-6/24

M-F

8a-Noon

If you love the game Minecraft but always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games, this camp is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3D 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 their project at home, students must have a PC/ Mac version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone and game console version of Minecraft are not compatible.

Parent email address is required to use 3D modeling software. New teachers this year, students can work individually or in pairs. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 6/20-6/24 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 6/20-6/24 M-F

1-4p

$149

$139

Percy Jackson Olympians, Lightning Thief Camp (Ages 8-12) Join Percy and his friends as mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus walk straight out of the pages of Percy’s Greek mythology textbook right into this fun and imaginative camp. Do you have what it takes to fight your way through a world of mythological monsters and dangerous demi-gods?

If you find your way to camp half-blood, you just may learn to fight like a real hero, save mythological creatures and battle the powers of the underworld.

Only you can complete your quest (with the help of your friends, of course!)

6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-4p

$169

CSI: Mystery to Trial (Ages 7-12) Step into the shoes of a crime scene investigator. A mystery needs to be solved! Working together as a Crime Scene Unit, you will take crime scene photographs, search for clues and start a case file to keep track of the evidence. Learn real procedures for collecting fingerprints and analyzing DNA, put clues together and interview witnesses to find the truth of the mystery. A mock trial will be held on the final day of camp. Discover how forensic experts and witnesses testify in court. Play the jury, decide whether the evidence was properly handled, and deliver a verdict.

6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-4p

Cupcake Wars (Ages 10-12) Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-Noon

$109

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LEGO® Robotic Engineering + Programming (Ages 9-14) New! Ev3 LEGO® robotic engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Take your engineering and robotic skills to a new level using LEGO® Mindstream NXT Robotic Kits and Computers. Learn the secret ins and outs of the software and build robots. Programming with implementation and functions of the software will be taught and challenges with your team members will make the class a blast! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is the focus of this very cool class. Prerequisite: Must have prior class or camp experience.

6/20-6/24 M-F

9a-4p

$225

Point! Shoot! Digital Photography (Ages 9-12) Have fun transforming your photos into your own special work of art! Unleash the photographer in you and make your photos and videos come alive! Become familiar with design elements used in compositions by photographing flowers, landscapes, other elements of nature, architecture and people. Create your own slideshow by adding special effects and music. Be a star in your own computer-generated video! Bring digital camera to camp.

6/20-6/24 M-F

9a-4p

$175

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The Voice: Music Camp (Ages 9-14) Do you love to sing and watch the TV show The Voice?

We will show you how to be a star! Learn audition techniques, stage presence, and have fun learning how you can shine with the talent you have. Receive group and personal vocal coaching throughout the week to improve your singing skills and perform a special song of your choosing along with a group number on the last day. Singing and performing has never been so much fun. Bring a CD music accompaniment of a song on the first day.

6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-4p

$179

NEW! Junior Zoo LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 6-8) You are invited on a five-day trip to the zoo! Using NXT LEGO® Robotic kits, campers will build sharks, dolphins and dogs. These LEGO® robotic animals will move and sound just like the ones you see at the zoo.

6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-4p

$199

Minecraft Art (Ages 10-14) Do you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own characters and buildings for your games? This class is for you! Learn the basics of creating 3D modeling using a new industry grade software to design your very own characters, and import them into your favorite Minecraft games. Students will all have their own computers. Students must have Minecraft at home to import characters and a parent’s email address is required to create student accounts.

NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/20-6/24

M-F

9a-Noon

$115

NEW! Pinterest (Ages 9-13) Don’t forget to register for lunch supervision if your child is registered for a morning and afternoon half-day camp on the same day.

Do you love scrolling through Pinterest and discovering new crafty projects? Create new looks for your room and yourself in this DIY camp. Make homemade body scrub, innovative accessories, room decorations and even a Pinterest-inspired dessert! It’s going to be a creative week with lots of take-home projects.

6/20-6/24

10

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M-F

9a-4p

$189

THANK YOU to the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation for awarding SCC a grant to make the Future Inventors Manufacturing Camp possible.

Week of June 27 Drama Camp (Ages 8-14) All the world’s a stage! Experience the exciting process of theater through scene work and characterization. You will audition for a specific published play on the first day. For the following four days, you will block the play, work on characterization and gather props and costumes. A final performance will be on Friday.

6/27-7/1

M-F

9a-4p

$179

Shoot and Score – Girls Basketball (Ages 9-14) Take your basketball game to the next level. Learn footwork, shooting, dribbling and pass techniques to become a better, more complete basketball player.

Take your basketball game to the next level. Learn footwork, shooting, dribbling and pass techniques to become a better, more complete basketball player. Each day will include skill clinics, scrimmages and competitions. Tuition includes a T-shirt. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1

M-F

8a-Noon

$139

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 7-9) Love to be in the kitchen? Growing gourmets will have the opportunity to cook and have fun! Immerse yourself with cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety, a little kitchen math, and learn how to read a recipe. Students will be making gourmet sandwiches, homemade pizzas, cupcakes, pasta and more. Each day will be a different theme. Students will be cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert foods. Includes CD of recipes, aprons provided. Students must wear closed-toed shoes. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-6/30

M-Th

9a-Noon

$89

Future Inventors Manufacturing Camp (Middle School) Join us for this unique career exploration camp into the world of manufacturing. Students will work in teams and learn how to collaborate together to work on robotic challenges using NXT Mindstorm kits and the newest technology–EV3 LEGO® Kits. Also, in partnership with Component Bar Products in O’Fallon, students will design and build a product. Learn how SolidWorks, a 3D design software product, works, and operate various kind of manufacturing machinery under the close supervision of expert manufacturing trainers. Students will have the opportunity to use a 3D printer. Tour local manufacturing facilities to learn what types of jobs exist, what skills and training are required, and how those businesses are developed. You will have the opportunity to hear directly from local manufacturing company owners how they started their businesses, applying basic entrepreneurship principles to understand how a single product idea becomes a business. Whether you aspire to work in manufacturing or medicine, law or any other field, having a basic understanding of how things are made and how businesses develop will make you more appreciative of the world around you and the tools you will use in your life. T-shirts and transportation provided.

6/27-6/30

M-Th

9a-4p

$89

Frozen Dance Camp (Ages 5-7) Do your kids love Disney’s Frozen movie? Your child will be enchanted as they learn ballet and tap techniques along with mini dances set to Disney’s Frozen music. Each day we will make a Frozen-themed craft or play a game. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1

M-F

9a-Noon

$99

Art-a-Palooza (Ages 5-7) Participate in an art-making extravaganza! Campers will use their imagination with different media, including painting, sculpture, and more. Discover inspiration and use pattern, repetition, and shape to make fun and unique works of art! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1

M-F

9a-Noon

$109

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Storybook Art (Ages 5-7)

NEW! It’s A Bug’s Life (Ages 5-7)

Explore the pages of your favorite stories and create beautiful works of art. Go on a fairytale scavenger hunt, learn art techniques, and read books whose characters come to life at camp. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1 M-F

1-4p

$109

6/27-7/1 M-F

NEW! Jewelry Designers (Ages 9-13) Have you ever dreamed of designing your own jewelry line? Campers will create a bracelet, a pair of earrings and a necklace. In a two-step process, campers will first design their piece and then create it using hands-on methods and an awesome selection of materials. Students will also have a chance to design and recreate a piece on a 3D printer. A jewelry show will take place on Friday where each camper can display his or her collection and discuss the inspirations behind the work. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1 M-F

9a-Noon

Have a blast discovering the study of bugs! Learn how bugs protect themselves with their exoskeletons through hiding in colonies. Go on a bug safari, make bug slime, eat dirt cups, and create a bug model for your yard and so much more! Come see how fun science can be in this five day bug adventure. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. $109

NEW! Wearable Art (Ages 9-14) Create cool projects to wear using a variety of mediums (paint, beads, wire, clay, fabric, dye and recycled materials.) Make T-shirts, flip flops, jewelry and more! NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 6/27-7/1 M-F

9a-Noon

$115

$129

Week of July 11

NEW! App Adventures: The Next Level Continue your quest to make the next viral app!

Whether you want to move past the basic techniques learned in App Attack or want to jump right in, we are ready for you. Students will choose from a selection of different Web-based (HTML5) mobile apps and explore more in-depth programming concepts.

Student-created apps will be accessible on a Black Rocket site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 6/27-7/1 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 6/27-7/1 M-F

1-4p

$149

Creative Chemistry (Ages 7-12) What do you get when you mix fun, curiosity, learning and excitement? Recipes for creative chemistry.

Conjure up gumdrop molecules, ice cream in a can, crystal snowflakes, water bottle rockets and other bizarre concoctions. You’ll want to do these experiments over and over again. Chemistry has never been so much fun!

7/11-7/15 M-F

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9a-4p

$189

Project Runway and Fashion Design (Ages 10 & Up) The ultimate style camp! Create your own unique style inspired by top designers. Immerse yourself into the world of high fashion. Create skirts and shirts that scream WOW! Design cool accessories and get into the spotlight ready for the project runway show.

Who will be this year’s top winners? Students should bring two T-shirts to upstyle.

7/11-7/15 M-F

12

1-4p

9a-4p

$199

Disney Musical Junior (Ages 5-7) This camp is for the Disney princes and princesses who love to sing and dance. Explore a new Disney story every day and learn songs, and choreography for an end of the week performance. Your child will love dressing up as a new character each day and making movie-themed snacks to go with each beloved Disney story. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

Girl Power: LEGO® Robotic Engineering Camp (Ages 11-14) Did you know there is a shortage of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math-related careers? In this innovative camp, girls will discover challenges together that make robotics technology accessible using problem-solving techniques using new EV3 LEGO® Robotic Engineering kits. These kits are the latest in technology and programming education. Create your robot using basic computer programming, principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and your own creativity. Girls will also learn about careers in science, robotics and engineering. Who knows? You could be the next NASA robotic engineer!” STUDENTS MUST HAVE FINISHED 6TH GRADE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CAMP. NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/11-7/15 M-F

1-4p

$115

Minecraft Animators LEGO® Robotic Engineering Camp (Ages 9-14) New! Ev3 LEGO® Robotic Engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Take your engineering skills to a new level. Discover the challenges that make robotics technology accessible using problem-solving techniques. Create your robot using basic computer programming, principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and your own creativity. Teams will attempt to exploit the design weaknesses or incidental mechanical advantage of their opponents’ robots. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-4p

$115

NEW! So You Want to Be a YouTube Star?

(Ages 11-14) Want to make your own YouTube videos? Have fun working in groups to learn the basics of making movies from the planning stage to the final product. Take home a copy of your movie to show your family and friends. Taught by an experienced filmmaker, experienced in making documentary and narrative feature films. Be creative this summer. Who knows? You may be the next famous filmmaker of our time! NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-Noon

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 through using techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing and animating rigged 3D models. Student projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 7/11-7/15 M-F Ages 11-14 7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

1-4p

$149

Broadway Dance Camp (Ages 8-12) In this camp, students will learn technique, skills and combinations in the dance forms of jazz/musical theater, tap and modern all with a Broadway twist!

Students will also be introduced to Broadway music and get the chance to view some clips of professional Broadway dancing. Each day of camp will include a craft.

7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-4p

$179

Cancellation Policy A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than 14 days prior to the start of camp.

$115

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Iron Chef (Ages 12-14) Kick it up a notch! Now that you know how to make tasty dishes, learn what goes into meal planning and more complicated menus. You will be putting together a different meal each day, creating breads, different types of salads, main courses, desserts and beverages. Each student will receive a CD with recipes.

Aprons provided. Prerequisite: Must have taken Masterchef or another cooking class. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

Physics, Flight and Vehicles (Ages 7-12) Blast into a fun-filled week. Design, build and launch airplanes, flying gadgets, motor vehicles, hot air balloons and more! Learn the physics behind flight, and race your vehicles for speed and distance. You will learn the tactics to succeed as pilots using computers that allow you to fly with flight simulators and learn how to fly a drone. Watch the flight club perform aerobatics with their remote control airplanes, and learn how they control the flight and distance for their planes.

7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-4p

$189

Snazzy Scrapbooking (Ages 9-14) Come work on creating your scrapbook pages to preserve your memories. You must bring your own scrapbook and photos, along with basic supplies such as paper, acid-free adhesives (no Elmer’s glue), scissors, a small paper cutter if you have one, markers/ gel pens, and stickers/embellishments of your choice.

There will be some extra supplies for you to use. You will learn new scrapbooking techniques and complete small embellishments that you can use on your pages, and there will be prize giveaways.

7/11-7/15 M-F

9a-4p

Kinder Science (Ages 5-6) Calling all young scientists! Discover the wonders of your world through science and creativity. Listen to stories, explore the outdoors, and experiment with fun hands-on activities such as making flubber, glitter suncatchers and ocean wave bottles. Who knew science and nature could be so much fun! NO BEFORE-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/18-7/22 M-F

1-4p

$109

$179

Cupcake Wars (Ages 10-12)

Week of July 18 Computer Game Design (Middle School) Don’t just play the game–make it! Introduction into the awesome world of video game creation. Design your own arcade games, platform games, adventures and screensavers. Select your heroes and monsters.

At the end of the academy you will be able to save your game to play on your computer at home. Basic programming skills will be introduced.

7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-4p

$185

Comedy Theater Camp (Ages 10-14) Do you like to make people laugh or dream of being a stand-up comedian? Come laugh with us every day as you learn a variety of theater games and improvisational games. Perform your own comedy sketches and commercials for your friends and family for a performance on the last day. LOL! 7/18-7/22 M-F 14

9a-4p

$169

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Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

LEGO® Robotic Engineering + Programming (Ages 9-14) New! Ev3 LEGO® Robotic Engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Take your engineering and robotic skills to a new level using LEGO® Mindstream NXT Robotic Kits and Computers. Learn the secret ins and outs of the software and build robots. Programming language with implementation and functions of the software will be taught and challenges with your team members will make the class a blast! STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is the focus of this very cool class. Prerequisite: Must have prior class or camp experience. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-Noon

$115

Frozen Frenzy! (Ages 5-7) Join us for a week filled with singing and dancing to Disney’s Frozen. Learn songs, vocal techniques and choreography for an end of the week performance.

Make Frozen-inspired crafts and snacks to compliment each day. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-Noon

NEW! Five Days in France (Ages 7-9) Join us for a trip to France without leaving the classroom! This camp is designed for kids who have little or no experience speaking French and would like to learn a few of the basics. We will explore the culture, food and music of France and other French-speaking countries while learning elementary-level language skills. Activities include making French snacks, playing French playground games, building an Eiffel tower, reading The Little Prince and making a mock-Parisian city throughout the week.

7/18-7/22

M-F

9a-4p

$179

KinderMath (Ages 5 & Up) For 5-year-olds or students entering kindergarten: Explore the patterns of numbers and the fun of solving interesting and meaningful arithmetic problems.

Let us take the frustration out of learning math.

Games and activities will reinforce math skills while having fun.

7/18-7/22

M-F

9a-4p

$169

$109

Week of July 25 Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-9)

Video Game Animation Take your game design to the next level by creating and animating your own character sprites, objects and backgrounds. Start with a name, develop the character’s personality, signature moves, special powers and a story line. Finish with a fully animated character to be used in future games. Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created animations will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 7/18-7/22 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 7/18-7/22 M-F

1-4p

$149

Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-Noon

$109

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Blast Off Into Outer Space (Ages 7-12)

Extreme LEGO速 Robotic Engineering (Ages 9-13)

Design, build and launch your own rocket out of paper, bottles, tubes and more. Learn about thrust, lift, balance and force while experimenting with several forms of propulsion such as chemical reactions and pressures. Teams will develop a business plan to create a rocket for NASA to use for space tourism. From designing, creating budgets, building and launching, you determine which team will be the next to send its rockets on a space vacation. If we can make it launch, it is going up!

7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-4p

$179

New! Ev3 LEGO速 Robotic Engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Build and program robots using the new LEGO速 Mindstorms EV3 System. Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, carry objects and play sounds.

Projects are structured for advanced challenges working in teams. Student should have taken a camp or class in robotics or have some experience.

NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-Noon

$115

Minecraft Modders Use your favorite game to learn the basic of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod! Introductory coding will also be 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 have a PC/Mac version of Minecraft. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

Kids in the Kitchen (Ages 10-12) Love to be in the kitchen? Growing gourmets will have the opportunity to cook and have fun! Immerse yourself with cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety, and even a little kitchen math. Students will be making gourmet sandwiches, homemade pizzas, cupcakes, pasta and more. Each day will be a different theme. Students will be cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert foods. Includes CD of recipes, aprons provided. Students must wear closed-toed shoes. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 7/25-7/29

M-F

9a-Noon

$109

Ages 8-10 7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 7/25-7/29 M-F

1-4p

$149

Art Attack! (Ages 9-12) Use your imagination and a variety of materials to create awesome artwork. Paint, sculpt, explore texture, and use a variety of other mediums to create works of art that you will love. You can expect the unexpected and even make edible art that explodes!

This is one cool camp.

7/25-7/29 M-F

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$179

NEW! Intermediate Movie Making (Ages 11-14) Intended for students who have taken a video camp at SCC or have experience and would like to take their skills to the next level. More time will be spent on camera work and visual storytelling. Learn how to edit and produce your film. Students will take home their movies on a flash drive to enjoy all summer!

Prerequisite: Must have taken a previous video camp at SCC or have experience.

7/25-7/29 M-F

16

9a-4p

9a-4p

$185

Math Madness For 6-year-olds or children entering first grade–Explore the patterns of numbers and the fun of solving interesting and meaningful arithmetic problems. Let us take the frustration out of learning math. Games and activities will reinforce math skills while having fun!

7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-4p

$169

NEW! Junior Sports LEGO® Robotics Engineering (Ages 6-8) You are invited to the LEGO® Robotics Sports Camp!

Students will build fun sports creations such as mini-golf courses and pitching machines. Compete in challenges and games using the robots you build yourselves. LEGO® NXT kits will be used.

7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-4p

$199

Disney Musical Theater (Ages 8-14) Perform in a musical revue! You will get a chance to pick music from Disney shows and participate in choreographed routines. Vocal instruction and dance terminology will be taught as you work on the revue.

A performance will be held on Friday.

7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-4p

$179

Week of August 1 Cupcake Wars (Ages 7-9) Do you love to make cupcakes and watch Cupcake Wars on the Food Network? In this amazing camp, you can let your imagination and creativity run wild as you discover how to use icing, flavorings, candy clay, gumpaste, decorations and candies and turn them into creations of art! Each day you will be given a theme. On the final day, we will have our very own cupcake wars. Teams will create a business name and a logo. Are you up for the challenge? Aprons will be provided. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

$109

Code Breakers Calling all future coders, programmers and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML5, 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! Student projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. Ages 8-10 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

$149

Ages 11-14 8/1-8/5 M-F 1-4p

$149

Princess Dance Camp (Ages 5-7) Waltz your way into a magical princess-themed dance adventure! Ballet and tap techniques will be taught along with mini dances set to princess-inspired music. Each day, students will make a princess-themed craft or game. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 7-12) Learn the latest hip-hop moves! Dance techniques and combinations will be taught. Have fun with your friends as we learn a cool group performance that family and friends can attend.

7/25-7/29 M-F

9a-4p

$169

$99

THANK YOU to Cognizant Technology Corporation for awarding SCC a “Making the Future” grant, which enables College for All Kids students the opportunity for more activities focused on STEM topics, including robotics, 3D printing and wearable technology.

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Famous Artists (Ages 9-14)

NEW! Sheltered Reality Drumline (Ages 9-14)

Explore the faces behind the frame as we create pieces of art in the style of famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Gustav Klint and more.

Immerse yourself in the past by exploring different mediums and creating your own unique piece inspired by these masters of art. Expect to take several finished creations home along with increased knowledge of the fun techniques of drawing and painting.

NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

Do you want to learn how to play the drums? Here is your chance. Sheltered Reality is a musical organization that travels around the country bringing their musical message of success to people across the United States. Sheltered Reality will give you drum lessons, choreography lessons and an amazingly fun time. Performance is on the last day in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater for friends and family. Go to sheltered-reality.org to see videos and more. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP.

8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

$109

8/1-8/4 M-Th 9a-Noon

$149

LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 8-10) New! Ev3 LEGO® robotic engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Take your engineering skills to a new level using LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 Robotics kits. Discover the challenges that make robotics technology accessible using problem-solving techniques. Create your robot using basic computer programming, principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and your own creativity. Teams will attempt to exploit the design weaknesses or incidental mechanical advantage of their opponents’ robots. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

$115

NEW! Extra, Extra, Read All About It! (Ages 11-14) Learn the basics of newspaper writing, basic journalistic skills and elements of effective writing. Brainstorm article ideas, research current events, write excellent interview questions, and choose the best quotes to enhance your stories. Engage in creative writing, use of computers and page layout. Once the writing is complete, put it all together for a final product you will be proud of complete with advertisements!” NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

$109

Glass Extravaganza (Ages 7-12) Kids will love this unique camp! Learn glass techniques and a variety of glass projects from mosaics to fused glass as well as glass-inspired projects not using glass. Class held at Art Glass Array. NO BEFORE OR AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-Noon

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$129

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NEW! Writing and Performance Camp (Ages 10-14) Calling all writers, actors and directors! In this smash-hit week, you’ll have the chance to write, perform and direct. Students will spend the week crafting their own stories for the stage, staging their works and starring in a performance at the end of the week.

Students will love this unique opportunity to write, direct and act in their own performance pieces.

8/1-8/5 M-F 9a-4p

IF YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR A MORNING HALF-DAY CAMP ONLY, AFTER-CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE. IF YOUR CHILD IS REGISTERED FOR AN AFTERNOON HALF-DAY CAMP ONLY, BEFORE-CARE IS NOT AVAILABLE.

$169

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NEW! Kinderscience Bugs (Ages 5-6)

Week of August 8 Masterchef (Ages 7-9) Step up and become a culinary master! Immerse yourself with advanced cooking techniques, tools of the trade, basic etiquette, nutrition, safety and even some kitchen math. Growing gourmets will be making delectable delights from breakfast to dinner in preparation for the final cookoff. A CD of all recipes and cooking information will be given to all masterchefs. Aprons provided. Bring a water bottle each day and wear closed-toed shoes. Prerequisite: Must have taken Kids in the Kitchen or have prior kitchen experience. NO AFTER-CARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS CAMP. 8/8-8/12 M-F

9a-Noon

New! Ev3 LEGO® Robotic Engineering kits bringing you the latest technology and programming education. Build and program robots using the new LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 and NXT kits. Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving and teamwork skills. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, carry objects and play sounds. Alternative computer language approaches will be stressed. Projects are structured for advanced challenges working in teams. Student should have taken a camp or class in robotics or have some experience.

9a-4p

8/8-8/12 M-F

9a-4p

$179

Remember!

$109

Extreme LEGO® Robotic Engineering (Ages 11-14)

8/8-8/12 M-F

What are isopods? What kind of environment do they prefer? How does temperature change the activity of an insect? How can you make bloodworms? Are bugs attracted to darkness or light? Your little entomologist will enjoy discovering more about these creepy crawly creatures. Lots of fun projects including making their own bug catcher.

Don’t forget to register for lunch supervision if your child is registered for a morning and afternoon half-day camp on the same day.

$225

Cancellation Policy A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed if you cancel less than 14 days prior to the start of camp.

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Growth

Academic Enhancement ACT Cambridge Review

ActivStars Cheer (Ages 4-16)

All Subjects on the ACT exam are covered. A complete preparation for the ACT exam using materials developed by Cambridge Education Services. Test prep pretest will be given the first night and then analyzed to show strengths and weaknesses. Bring a calculator and #2 pencil to class. Purchase textbook at the St. Charles Community College Bookstore.

Program promotes coordination, confidence, poise, physical fitness, artistic expression and competitive spirit. Students learn fundamentals of cheerleading, cheer routines, stunting, how to perform in front of audiences and preparation for tryouts for junior high or high school squads. $7 per 45-minute session for beginners session payable at each class, $8 per 60-minute session for advanced payable at each class. First class meets 6-9 p.m. in College Center Room 204 for orientation and placement. Presented

by ActivStars.

7/18-8/29 M

6-9p

$125

5/19-8/11

Th

6-9p

Youth ActivStars Self-Defense/Karate (Ages 4-16) Classes are designed for each age group with an emphasis placed on teaching personal safety and stranger awareness. Students learn discipline, respect and personal responsibility. Karate techniques are taught to be able to increase in belt rank. $7 per 45-minute session for beginners payable at each class, $8 per 60-minute session for advanced payable at each class. First class meets 6-9 p.m. in College Center Room 204 for orientation and to determine placement. Presented by ActivStars.

5/16-8/8 M

6-9p

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SEASONS

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Use your smart phone to scan and watch our Young People’s Theatre video!

Exploration

Dinner Theater Dinner theaters are for adult participants. Tuition includes dinner and ticket. All ending times are approximate.

The Addams Family 7/28

Th 6-10p

$25

Online Ticketing E-tickets for the lunch and dinner theaters are now available at stchastickets.com.

Purchase and print tickets from the convenience of your home. Bring your ticket to the theater, have it scanned, and sit back and enjoy the show! You can also view the menus for lunch or dinner.

Questions?

Call 636-922-8050.

Join us for kooky songs and creepy laughs!

Register for classes online!

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Creativity

Art

Crafts/Hobbies

Open Artists Studio

NEW! Crochet a Baby Afghan

Are you a current or former Continuing Education art student? Our studio is open for you! Use this time to complete your current art project at your own pace in this self-guided class. Collaborate with other artists while enhancing your artistic ability. Prerequisite: Must be a current or former Continuing Education art student.

Students will work from a variety of patterns to create a beautiful afghan suitable for a precious little one. Mastery of basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc) is required. Stitches will be reviewed.

6/16-7/21 Th

6-9p

7/11-7/25 M

6-9p

$55

$42

Wine Glass Painting Want to stand out at your next party? Discover how to embellish your wine glass! Let us teach you the techniques of painting on glass and selecting a design and colors. What a perfect opportunity to get away with a friend or your sweetheart for a creative night out! Bring your favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Our glasses and paint, your wine, one fun time! Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Class held at the St. Charles County Arts Council.

7/15

F

6-8:30p

$45

Music Just Once Guitar for Busy Adults and Teens Start learning to play the guitar the way professionals play – by chords! This beginner course will teach you everything you need to know to get started on playing songs that you want to play using chords instead of notes. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Workbook and practice DVD included.

6/28-6/28 T

6:30-9:30p $59

The Magic of Watercolor Start at the beginning, and learn how to create with the magical medium of watercolor. Learn how to paint light and shadows, create composition and perspective and incorporate texture and special effects into your work of art! Perfect for the beginning or intermediate student. Supply list will be discussed first night of class.

6/22-7/27

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6-8p

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Just Once Piano for Busy Adults and Teens Start learning to play the piano the way professionals play – by chords! This beginner course will teach you everything you need to know to get started on playing songs that you want to play using chords instead of notes. Workbook and practice DVD included.

6/21

T

6:30-9:30p $59

WE WANT YOU!

Download a proposal form by visiting stchas.edu/ learnforlife – click under the teaching tab. For more information, contact Kathy Stearns at 636-922-8312 or Amy Fitzwilliam at 636-922-8335.

LOOKING FOR INSTRUCTORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: • Youth camps and classes to include science, technology, engineering and math • DIY classes

• Upcycling • Gardening • Holiday-themed classes • Photography

• Fine art

• Sewing

Nature Photography

Photography

Take the pictures you always wanted to take! This basic photography class teaches composition and simple camera settings. Learn through hands-on practice in the field, and review images in the classroom. DSLR or point-and-shoot camera with manual controls required.

Learn how to up your game in nature and scenic photography using the equipment you already own.

You don’t have to go to exotic locations to get great nature shots. Nature begins in your own backyard!

Discover how to get the most out of whatever equipment you have while shooting scenes, wildlife and macro/close-ups. Class includes four-hour field trip on Saturday. TBD. Prerequisite: Must know camera functions.

6/13-6/27 M

7/13-8/17 W

Art of Photography

6-8p

$89

6-8p

$109

NEW! Street Photography Street photography is a unique genre of photography.

It doesn’t depend on hours of planning, expensive gear or fashionable and trendy locations. It simply requires a camera and an eye for moments of perfect timing and situations. This class, which includes a field trip, will sharpen your awareness of life that is going on around you everyday.

6/8-6/29 W

6-8p

Art of Photography II Shoot the moon, the stars, sparkling lights, sunsets and fireworks! Explore the use of f-stop, shutter speed and ISO. Take your skills to the next level using exposure compensation, HDR and flash. DSLR camera required for this class. Prerequisite: Art of Photography I class and/or basic knowledge of manual camera settings.

7/11-7/25 M

6-8p

$89

REGISTER EARLY SO YOUR CLASS DOESN’T CANCEL! Classes with insufficient registration usually cancel one week before start date.

$89

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Well-Being

Dance For full dance descriptions, visit stchas.edu/ learnforlife. Students are instructed to enroll with a partner.

Ballroom III – Viennese Waltz 6/26-8/21 Su

3:05-4:05p $50

Ballroom IV – Amalgamation of Dance ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY. 6/26-8/21 Su

4:10-5:10p $50

Ballroom IV – Bolero I 6/27-8/22 M

8-9p

$50

2-3p 6:55-7:55p 8-9p

$50 $50 $50

Imperial Swing Basic I 6/26-8/21 Su 6/28-8/16 T 6/30-8/18 Th

Social dance instructors Stan Mayer and Linda Landwehr

Ballroom I (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 6/26-8/21 Su 6/27-8/22 M 6/29-8/17 W

12:55-1:55p $50 6:55-7:55p $50 6:55-7:55p $50

Ballroom II (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, East Coast Swing) 6/27-8/22 M 6/29-8/17 W

5:50-6:50p $50 8-9p $50

Imperial Swing Basic II 6/28-8/16 T 6/30-8/18 Th

9:05-10:05p $50 6:55-7:55p $50

Jitterbug Swing II 6/30-8/18 Th

9:05-10:05p $50

West Coast Swing I and II 6/29-8/17 W

5:50-6:50p $50

Night Club Two-Step 6/29-8/17 W

9:05-10:05p $50

Ballroom III – Hustle I 6/28-8/16 T

8-9p

$50

Line Dance (variety) 6/27-8/22 M

DANCE FACTS:

• contributes to increased personal confidence • increases your flexibility and stamina • contributes to good posture and body alignment

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9:05-10:05p $50

PLUS ...

IT’S FUN!

Sticky exercise mats (available in the SCC Bookstore) are required in ALL Pilates and yoga classes.

Basic Strengthening Yoga Hula for Your Health 6/4-7/30 S

9-10a

$65

Fitness

Learn the basics and understand how breathing and postures are linked together when used in action.

Teaches proper alignment and lengthens the spine.

This gentle approach eases you into fitness and flexibility. Special instruction will be given to those focusing on a stronger back.

6/4-7/30 S

10-11:15a $75

Boot Camp Targets the total body by toning and strengthening the major muscles of the upper and lower body while challenging the cardiovascular system through fastpaced cardiovascular exercises.

6/7-7/28 T/Th 1-1:50p $98

Muscle Conditioning Stationary muscle strengthening moves to define and sculpt muscles. Uses body ball, body bars, mat work, hand weights and resistance bands.

6/6-8/1 M/W 3-3:50p $98

Step and Muscle Conditioning Using the step platform, challenge the cardiovascular system, and then turn to bands and weights to tone the muscles.

6/6-8/1

M/W 4:30-5:20p $98

Stretch and Strengthen Class is based on yoga, Pilates and dance for conditioning the total body. Emphasis is on core training and proper breathing. Incorporates the use of balls, mats, body bars and hand weights.

6/6-8/1 M/W 9-9:50a $98

Beginning Cardio Kickboxing The latest for muscle conditioning and cardiovascular endurance. Time interval drills training using martial arts and boxing moves.

6/7-7/28

T/Th

Yoga for Mind, Body and Spirit A gentle approach to yoga utilizing meditation, stretching and breathing. Posture allows you to gain flexibility, tone muscles and enjoy the flow of breath within your body. Create a more fluid body and open mind, and release tension from your muscles.

6/7-7/26 T

7-8:15p $75

Classical Pilates – Contrology Classical Pilates is the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Pilates is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, strength and skill that would be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, work and play. You will develop muscular power with corresponding endurance, ability to perform arduous duties, to play strenuous games and run or travel for long distances without undue body fatigue or mental strain. Rings, bands and weights will be used to strengthen arthritic areas that need it.

6/1-7/13 M/W 1-2p $75 6/2-7/12 T/Th 5:30-6:30p $75 7/14-8/23 T/Th 5:30-6:30p $75 7/18-8/24 M/W 1-2p $75

Noon-12:50p $98

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Ballet Conditioning This is a class based on the practice of ballet barre exercise sequences. Muscle strength, endurance and balance are challenged and developed. No previous ballet knowledge is needed.

6/6-8/1 M/W 11-11:50a $98

Zumba The latest craze in exercise, learn fun Latin dance steps to create an exhilarating aerobic workout.

Based on interval training – a very effective way of working out your whole body while having fun!

Sports Introduction to Classical Fencing This class will teach the basic concepts of classical fencing, including goals, stance, footwork, basic attacks and defenses and martial mindset. Instruction will involve brief lecture and demonstration, drilling the practical skills and in the last week, controlled bouting between students.

6/22-8/10 W

7-8p

6/6-8/1 M/W 10-10:50a $98

Pickleball Pickleball is a lifetime recreational court game suitable for youths to senior citizens. It is played inside on a court using paddles, balls and a low net. The structure of the game court is the same size as a doubles badminton court.

6/7-7/28

T/Th

10:30-11:20a $98

NEW! Tabata Join the new Tabata craze! Burn calories even after the class is over. Twenty seconds of intense exercise with a 10-second rest between each exercise. Students will use hand weights, jump ropes, stretch bands and exercise balls in addition to their own body weight.

6/6-8/3 M/W 7-8p

6

$98

ways to challenge yourself now!

Write a novel.

Pick up a new language.

Take a dance class.

Learn an instrument.

Take a class for a hobby you want to pursue.

Dedicate time every day for physical exercise.

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$80

Personal Enrichment

History World War II Series World War II was history’s most catastrophic military event, claiming more than 55 million lives and forever altering the world’s political and social landscape. This five-part series will examine the causes of the war, the reason for its outcomes and how it has shaped the present time. We will study the personalities who drove the conflict and examine not only the military operations of both the Pacific and European theaters, but also the effects of the war on people and institutions here and abroad. Enroll in all five classes and save.

Individual dates and times below

$85

History of WWII Series Session 3: The United States Enters the War This session covers time period 1941-1944.

7/14

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 4: The Social and Economic Aspects of the War This session covers time period 1939-1945.

7/21

Th

1:30-3:30p

$19

History of WWII Series Session 1: Prelude to War

History of WWII Series Session 5: The Last Days of the War and its Aftermath

This session covers time period 1919-1939.

This session covers time period 1945-1948.

6/30

7/28

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

History of WWII Series Session 2: War Engulfs Europe This session covers time period 1939-1943.

7/7

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

History With Richard In addition to teaching various business and history college-level classes, Richard enjoys teaching classes on the history of baseball and WWII through Continuing Education. He claims that his students will never stump him on baseball or WWII trivia!

History of the Korean War The Korean War (a.k.a. the Forgotten War) was one of the two places in Asia where the Cold War turned hot in the 20th Century. Learn how the conflict grew out of the waning days of World War II, the reasons for its eventual outcome and how the war’s issues still reverberate today.

6/6 M 1-3p $19

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The Boomer Beat Learn For Life offers a wide variety of courses that emphasize peer learning and active class participation by students of all ages. Every semester, Learn for Life offers more than 300 courses, events and lectures exploring everything from art, photography, fitness, dance, history, culinary, money, retirement and the latest technology to working with your small business.

Did you know that taking a class in just about any subject can improve your cognitive abilities, rejuvenate your memory and be fun all at the same time? Browse through our schedule for topics that might interest you. Here is just a sample:

Fitness

History Civil War Series American Revolution Series

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Basic Strengthening Yoga

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Computers Beginner’s Guide to Computers Page 33

Money Strategies for Estate Planning

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Nature Photography

World War I Series Many people believe that the 20th century began Jan.1, 1901. Historians will argue that the 20th century actually began June 28, 1914, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo. This touched off a conflict we now call World War I, which forever changed the political, economic and social landscape of Europe and the United States and had a profound impact on the rest of the world. Enroll in all three classes and save.

Individual dates and times below

$55

World War I Series – Session 1: Prelude to War This session covers time period 1815-1914.

History of Baseball

6/9

World War I Series – Session 2: The Breaking of the Storm

Batter up! Do you know how baseball transformed from a pastoral game to a multi-billion dollar business, who were the great stars of the St. Louis Browns, or how the St. Louis Cardinals got their name? Explore the rich history of baseball through the ages.

This session covers time period 1914-1917.

6/13-6/27 M

6/16

Th

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

1:30-3:30p $19

World War I Series – Session 3: The U.S., the Versailles Treaty and the Aftermath This session covers the United States, the Versailles Treaty and the aftermath of the war.

6/23 28

Th

1:30-3:30p $19

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1-3p

$49

Civil War Series

NEW! American Revolution Series

This four-part series will examine the bloodiest conflict in American history from its origins in the slave trade and the controversy over the rights of the states vs. the federal government through the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, and on through Gettysburg, Appomattox and Reconstruction. Enroll in all four classes and save.

This series will examine the great conflict that not only gave birth to our nation, but also laid the foundation for future revolutions and the ideas of governance that are now practiced in many countries today. Students will learn the causes of the revolt and how the colonies eventually prevailed against overwhelming odds. Enroll in all three classes and save.

Individual dates and times below

$69

Individual dates and times below

Civil War Series – Session 1: Prelude to War (1607-1861)

$55

American Revolution Series: Session 1 – Prelude to War This session covers time period 1607-1775.

Civil War Series – Session 2: War Engulfs the Nation (1861-1863) 7/13 W 1-3p $19

Civil War Series – Session 3: The Social and Economic Aspects of the War 7/20 W 1-3p $19

Civil War Series – Session 4: The Road to Appomattox, Reconstruction and the Aftermath 7/27 W 1-3p $19

NEW! The U.S. Presidents Which U.S. President allegedly had the first bathtub installed in the White House? Which Mt. Rushmore president was so bad with money that he nearly went bankrupt? Who were the tallest, the shortest and the heaviest presidents? Come learn the other side of the 43 (or 44 – depending on your counting) men who have held the nation’s highest office.

6/8 W 1-3p $19

Our best ideas come from YOU!

6/15 W 1-3p $19

American Revolution Series: Session 2 – From Lexington to Saratoga This session covers time period from 1775-1777.

6/22 W 1-3p $19

American Revolution Series: Session 3 – The Road to Yorktown and the Birth of a New Nation This session covers time period from 1777-1791.

6/29 W 1-3p $19

Home and Garden NEW! Staging Your House for Sale Banish the cobwebs and clutter, apply elbow grease, and hide the kid’s stuffed animal collection! Take down family pictures. Ninety-five percent of buyers can’t envision a home’s potential. You only have one chance to create a great first impression. Take away 12 great tips for selling your house fast.

7/26

T

6:30-8p $20

Suggest your next class or adventure.

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Money Strategies for Estate Planning This class will cover wills, revocable wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, TOD and POD, the dangers of joint tenancy, life insurance, gifts to minors, avoiding probate, estate taxes, family business concerns and more. Taught by local attorney Jim Borchers.

6/16-6/23 Th

6:30-9p

$45

Classes with insufficient registration usually cancel one week before start date.

Paranormal Basics of Ghost Hunting

NEW! The Dodd-Frank Act and its Impact on the Home Transaction

Are you one of the countless fans of ghost hunting TV shows itching to get off the couch and track some spirits on your own? Learn what it takes to conduct a successful paranormal investigation. Delve into what a ghost is, a brief history of ghost hunting and categories of hauntings including non-human entities, demons and possessions with well-known examples of each type. A step-by-step guide to conducting a paranormal investigation will be provided. Students will get hands-on experience with various types of field equipment needed for an investigation.

6/27 M 6-8p $35

Looking to buy a new home? Selling or buying a home has taken quite the spin. Gone are the days of no-doc loans and quick closings. Be an informed customer and learn from the experts how to protect and invest in your most treasured investment – your home.

7/20

W 6:30-8p $20

NEW! 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Credit Scores Three little numbers, known as your credit score, can impact everything from obtaining a mortgage, securing an automobile loan or receiving a credit card.

Wonder how they are determined? Be an informed consumer, and learn the 10 things everyone should know about their credit scores.

7/12

T

6:30-8p $20

There are three classes of people – those who see, those who see when they are shown, and those who do not see.

LEONARDO DA VINCI

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Business/Professional Development

Career Certification APICS CPIM: Strategic Management of Resources

Food Protection Manager Certification

Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. Three main topics addressed: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan and implementing change. For maximum comprehension of course content, students should be familiar with the information and concepts presented in other CPIM modules before taking this course. APICs members need to call 636-922-8233 to register in order to receive member discount.

Prepares students for the Food Safety Certification exam. Addresses food safety practices, prevention of food-borne illness and personal hygiene guidelines.

Food Safety Manager Certification exam given at end of class. Must register seven days prior to class.

ServSafe book and materials included.

6/21-8/9 T 5:30-8:30p $495 for APICS members $695 for non-APICS members $640 for APICS members funded through WIA $790 for non-APICS members funded through WIA

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Class includes: Intro to OSHA, Inspections, Means of Egress and Fire Protection, OSHA ACT, Hazardous Materials, etc.(partial listing of subjects). Class includes MANCOMM edition of 29CFR 1910 Std. Upon successful completion of this course, participants receive a wallet card from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration certifying successful completion of the 30-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in General Industry.

6/14-6/28 T/Th 8a-5p

$445

7/11 M 8a-4p $150

Accounting Boot Camp Looking for a new career or needing to brush up on accounting principles for your small business? Topics include journal entries, financial statements, adjustments, closing and merchandising transactions.

Class discussions include real-life examples and applications of accounting. This class prepares students for the Certified Bookkeeper course and contains topics typical of a first semester college accounting class. Book required – Accounting (Barron’s Business Review Series), Peter J. Eise, 6Th edition, ISBN: 9781438001388. Approx. $20 7/6-9/7 W 6-9p

$195

Paralegal Certificate Course This intensive, nationally acclaimed program is designed for beginning as well as advanced legal workers. Training includes instruction on how to assist trial attorneys, interview witnesses, investigate complex fact patterns, research the law, and assist in preparing cases for courtroom litigation. Must take two consecutive seven-week sessions. Tuition includes both sessions.

Class taught online 6/27-8/12 8/22-10/7 10/17-12/2

$1289

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BECOME A PERSONAL TRAINER ...

Personal Trainer Certification There is a shortage of personal trainers in the workforce. Come join this fun field and be a part of what ABCnews.com states is the 4th hottest job in the United States. Course is comprised of 15 hours of lecture, 15 hours of practical training and a 30-hour internship. Topics include biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage and health assessment. The National Exam is held on the sixth week. CPR/AED needed to receive certification. Textbook required. Call to order and start reading immediately 888-330-9487 (www.witseducation.com).

6/7-7/14 T/Th

6:30-9:30p

$675

CPR/AED needed to receive certification. Textbook required. Call to order and start reading immediately 888-330-9487 (www.witseducation.com).

Want more information regarding personal training as a super career?

Register now for an online orientation information session: 4 p.m. EDT May 4, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/WITSFitness0504 OR Noon EDT June 1, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/WITSFitness0601 OR Noon EDT July 6, 2016 http://tinyurl.com/WITSFitness0706

636-922-8437

F O O D T RUC K F RO L I C . C O M

CHOMP: Noon-9 p.m.

Saturday, May 21

FUN.

Food Truck Frolic & Family Movie Nights: 5-8 p.m. June 24, July 22, Aug. 26 & Sept. 23

St. Charles Community College Campus, Blue Lot

Presented by the St. Charles Community College Foundation & Cottleville-Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce

Computers/Technology Computer students are encouraged to bring a USB jump drive to class to save work for reference at home.

Introduction to Word and Excel This is a very basic introductory class in Word and Excel for those with little computer experience. Learn the meanings and concepts of the drop-down menus, basic functions, working with documents and worksheets and editing tools.

7/6-7/13

W

6:30-9:30p

$55

Beginner’s Guide to Computers Don’t be left behind in the digital age. Become acquainted and comfortable with your computer. Get started with the alphabetic keyboard, learn how to use the mouse, navigate the Internet, do basic word processing, and save, print and find files.

6/1-6/15 W

6:30-9p $75

Microsoft Publisher 2013 Create brochures, letterhead, invitations, postcards, greeting cards, newsletters and simple Web pages using Publisher.

7/28-8/11 Th

6:30-9:30p $79

Beyond Beginner’s Guide to Computers

Microsoft Access 2013

Take the next step to get more from your computer.

Discover how to search more efficiently on the Internet for better results. Learn basic email skills and etiquette. Become more comfortable with creating, deleting and organizing files and folders. Learn how to cut, copy and paste between documents – even of different types.

Create, edit and manage a database. Customize tables and fields, add and delete records, and perform simple queries.

6/22-6/29 W

Take advantage of Outlook to organize your busy life. Learn the most efficient ways to communicate, schedule meetings, organize email, set up calendars, journal, create and use task lists and manage contacts.

6:30-9p

$55

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Recently upgraded to Windows 8 but having some difficulty navigating the interface? Learn the basics so you can make the most of this powerful operating system that is intended to give you an efficient way to manage all the apps, programs, files and folders you use regularly. Explore how to move around and customize the Start screen, Charms bar and desktop.

Prerequisite: Must be familiar with computers.

7/27-8/3 W

6:30-9:30p $55

6/21-7/5 T/Th 6:30-9:30p $125

Microsoft Outlook 2013

6/23-7/14 Th

6:30-9:30p $95

Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Use Microsoft PowerPoint to entertain, inform, sell or motivate. Make your next presentation on your own.

Prerequisite: Windows experience and keyboarding ability.

6/7-6/16 T/Th 6:30-9:30p $95

Introduction to Windows 10 A little nervous about upgrading to Windows 10 or having difficulty navigating? Join the discussion of Windows 10’s new features and improvements. The Start menu is back, visit the Store for one-stop-shop apps, talk with Cortana, rule the Web with Microsoft Edge browser, and discover multiple tips and tricks.

This is a lecture session so it will NOT be in the computer lab.

8/10

Computer Tutoring Receive one-on-one computer tutoring from a qualified continuing education instructor. Tutoring session is three hours. Lesson time is arranged between instructor and student.

7/26

By Appointment

$149

W 6:30-8p FREE

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QuickBooks Series

QuickBooks Series – QuickBooks, Part 1

Need help keeping all those reports and accounting concepts straight for your small business? Start with a review of basic accounting concepts and work your way through QuickBooks. Enroll in all three classes and save.

Accurately manage your financial data. Conquer invoicing, receiving payments, making purchases, entering bills, paying bills, banking, paying employees, viewing reports, backing up files and printing. Prior knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping is helpful.

Textbook required.

Individual dates and times below

$225

7/11-8/1 M

QuickBooks Series – Accounting Review for QuickBooks Having trouble understanding the basic concepts of accounting? This review will get you on your way in no time. Learn basic bookkeeping entries. Main focus will be transaction analysis and preparing entries.

Textbook required. Accounting, Barron’s Business Review Series, by Peter Eisen 6th edition. Cost is around $20.

6/6-6/20 M

6-9p

6-9p

$95

QuickBooks Series – QuickBooks, Part 2 Learn to avoid some common mistakes. Course includes customizing reports, personalizing your settings, importing and exporting from QuickBooks, use of classes and other features. Prerequisite: Quickbooks, Part 1. Book required.

8/15-8/22 M

6-9p

$75

$75

Bookkeeper Certificate A bookkeeper's daily job duties require strong accounting and mathematical skills. SCC’s non-credit Bookkeeper Certificate Program can help you get started on a new career or upgrade your current skill set.

Top reasons adults enroll in the Bookkeeper Certificate Program: • Retrain for a new career • Update and enhance job skill set • Increase earning potential

Accounting Boot Camp Class discussions include real-life examples and applications of accounting. This class prepares students for the Certified Bookkeeper course and contains topics typical of a first-semester college accounting class. $195 for 9 weeks 7/6-9/7 6-9p

Certified Bookkeeper Certified Bookkeepers (CB) are to bookkeeping what CPAs are to accounting: the elite of the profession. Prepares experienced bookkeepers for the certification exam, the program consists of adjusting entries, correction of accounting errors, basic book and tax depreciation, basic payroll, merchandise inventory and internal controls and fraud prevention. All materials including exam costs are included. $995 for 12 weeks Look for dates in Fall

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QuickBooks, Part 1 Conquer invoicing, receiving payments, making purchases, entering bills, paying bills, banking, paying employees, viewing reports, backing up files and printing. $95 for 4 weeks 7/11-8/1 6-9p

QuickBooks, Part 2 Continue with customizing reports, personalizing your settings, importing and exporting from QuickBooks, use of classes and other features. $75 for 2 weeks 8/15-8/22 6-9p

Microsoft Excel Series

MS Excel Series – Module III

Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application used by employers today. Confidently navigate the program’s environment, and discover how to use this powerful tool. From designing your spreadsheet to advanced formulas, we have a hands-on module for you! Enroll in a class from each module and save. NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to questions and open lab time.

Learn to efficiently manage a workbook. Discover efficient options for viewing and working with data, split windows and multiple worksheets hiding data and protecting and sharing workbooks.

Individual dates and times below

$195

MS Excel Series – Module I For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals for creating and saving information, navigating a worksheet and entering information and editing.

5/24 6/27 7/19

T M T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

5/31 7/6 8/2

T W T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module IV It’s all about formulas. Go beyond basic formulas to create complex statistical, financial and scientific calculations. Excel has hundreds of different formulas to make your job easier.

6/2 7/11 8/9

Th M T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module V MS Excel Series – Module II Master formatting a worksheet to make it more visually attractive and easier to read by changing the appearance, size, color of text, borders, etc., by using cell styles and other tools. Create, edit and format dynamic-looking charts.

5/26 6/29 7/26

Th W T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

Make the most of organizing data ranges to sort and filter data. Turn an Excel range into a table to work with table data independently from the rest of the worksheet, and learn to use a PivotTable to analyze data ranges.

6/7 7/13 8/16

T W T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Excel Series – Module VI Effortlessly analyze data creating scenarios using Goal Seek and Solver tools, work with the Web and external data, and make the most of macros.

6/9 7/18 8/23

Th M T

6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

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Microsoft Office Certificate To remain competitive in today’s workforce, employees must demonstrate a strong working knowledge of many key software applications. This certificate will assist you with upgrading your current skills and learning new ones.

Classes are taught by practicing profesPrerequisites: sionals who emphasize real-world skills • Knowledge of computers that can be immediately applied to the • Beginning Computer Keyboarding workplace. or the ability to type 20 words per minute.

To earn the certificate, the student must complete the following required courses:

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Microsoft Word (all six modules) Microsoft Excel (all six modules) Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Outlook

Google Tools Certificate Learn more about Google Analytics, Google apps for business, and Google+. Acquire new tips and techniques. Just one new tip can mean greater productivity, effectiveness and even profitability for your work. Your instructors not only work with these tools every day, but speak at a national conference and train others. $495 for all three courses and certificate 4.8 CEUs

Top reasons adults enroll in the Microsoft Office Certificate Program:

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Acquire new technical skills Update and enhance job skills Retrain for a new career Increase earning potential

All classes are WIA fund approved.

Culminating project and final exam: $169 (Required to receive certificate)

Google Apps for Business Google has a variety of Web-based applications and tools to help you become more productive, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, Hangouts, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations and more. Learn the ins and outs of all the tools Google has to help you become more productive and improve your work communication skills. 1.6 CEUs 7/5-7/29

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Class taught online

$195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Google Analytics If you are not reviewing your website statistics, then you are missing several key opportunities to profit from your website traffic. You’ll understand your visitor traffic better, learn how to calculate return on investment (ROI) from your online advertising, and find out how to get more conversions and sales from your website visitors. 1.6 CEUs 6/6-7/1

Class taught online

$195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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Google Analytics Google+ has surpassed Twitter to become the second largest social network next to Facebook. Discover the best ways to use this popular and emerging social media platform to raise your online profile, and connect with current and potential new contacts.

1.6 CEUs 8/1-8/26

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Microsoft Word Series

MS Word Series – Module III

Microsoft Word is the most widely used word processing application on the market. This powerful program will allow you to create professional-looking content quickly. Develop simple documents by changing fonts, underlining, centering, indenting, cutting and pasting and using more advanced features: headers, footers, tables, templates, mail merge, macros, table of contents, footnotes and much more. Enroll in a class from each module and save! NOTE: The last 30 minutes of each module will be devoted to questions and open lab time.

Learn to apply themes and styles for that professional look. Add a creative piece to flyers with shapes and pictures, WordArt, SmartArt and charts.

Individual dates and times below

$195

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MS Word Series – Module IV Discover how easy it is to work with tables. Learn how to set up your document for mail merges from other data sources and for creating labels and envelopes.

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MS Word Series – Module I For the very beginner. Learn the fundamentals, understand commands, create and save documents, navigate through the document and view multiple windows.

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MS Word Series – Module V Create and rearrange documents in outline view.

Learn to work with long documents, creating a table of contents and using footnotes and endnotes. Explore uses of a document template.

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MS Word Series – Module II Conquer working with and editing text, formatting characters, paragraphs and pages including headers and footers.

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6:30-9:30p $39 6:30-9:30p $39

MS Word Series – Module VI Polish off your knowledge by working with forms, customizing Word to make use of the features you use most and using hyperlinks and macros.

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Exploring AutoCAD – Module I

Unleash Your Creativity With SketchUp

Are you interested in expanding your design skills or are you just a beginner? Learn the basics of AutoCAD and gain the skills to create 2D drawing using basic drawing and editing tools, adding text, basic dimensions and plotting.

SketchUp makes 3D modeling easy for anyone to learn. It’s the perfect tool for the beginner as well as professional designers, decorators, architectural, civic and mechanical engineers and related professions. Students will be able to use a 3D printer to make designs come to life. Intended for students with little or no three-dimensional drawing or SketchUp experience.

6/3-6/24 F 6/4-6/25 S

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$95 $95

6/21-7/12 T 7/9-7/30 S

Exploring AutoCAD – Module II

6-9p $95 9a-Noon $95

AutoCAD is a sophisticated software program that requires practice to learn. In this hands-on class, you will practice what you learned in Exploring AutoCAD Module I as you develop a project geared to your specialty or interest. Prerequisite: Exploring AutoCad – Module I. 7/8-7/29 F 7/9-7/30 S

6-9p 2-5p

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Professional Development/ Certification Real Estate Licensing Course Considering a real estate career? St. Charles Community College in conjunction with 1st Choice Real Estate School offers the Salesperson 48-hour Pre-Examination Course. This is the course needed to prepare you for the licensing examination in order to become a real estate agent in Missouri. The course content is developed and offered in a way to help you pass the test the first time. Your course instructors are experienced in the real estate industry and have know-how to deliver the material in an easy to understand format. BE SURE TO PRINT AND SIGN THE STUDENT CONTRACT AND BRING TO CLASS. 6/13-6/17 6/20-6/24

M/T/W/F 9a-4p M/T/W/F 9a-4p

$349

Real Estate Licensing Course – INFORMATIONAL MEETING Join us for an information session on steps to becoming a real estate licensee. Learn start-up costs, career options and what it takes to be successful.

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NEW! Rising Above the Chaos Are you prepared if disaster would strike you? Learn techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings during a natural disaster.

6/22 W 7-9p $59 7/23 S 9-11a $59

Small Business Mystery Shopping Is mystery shopping for real? Yes! Mystery shopping is a viable money maker and safety net in our unstable economy. Learn the ins and outs of mystery shopping from a seasoned shopper. Sign up for your first company, avoid the scams, and start making money now.

Learn today, earn tomorrow.

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Importance of Forming an LLC Just starting a new business or considering starting one? It’s critical that you limit your liability by forming a limited liability company (LLC). Learn about taxation and creditor protection and how to file articles correctly online. If you’ve already filed an LLC online, you will learn what additional steps are necessary and why.

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Funding Your Business What does it take to have a financially feasible business? The short answer is money! Come explore your business’s financial feasibility in three areas – startup or expansion, profits, and cash. Then you will explore potential debt and equity sources of funds to help support these areas and create a financially successful venture. 1.6 CEUs 6/6-7/1

Class taught online $195

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Online Learning For a listing of classes, go to stchas.edu/UGOTclass.

Project Management Certificate

Project Management Project Processes

Project management provides visibility of project health to the business and the customer.

Through continuous monitoring, early detection of variations to plan, schedule and budget can be communicated to stakeholders for quick resolution, including project cancellation. $495 for all 3 courses and certificate 4.8 CEUs

Acquire a well-rounded knowledge of the five Project Management Processes relating to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide.

This basic information will assist you in learning the beginnings of Project Management, whether you are interested in project management, in a project management field, or in any line of work. 1.6 CEUs 7/5-7/29

Introduction to Project Management Project management is one of the fastest paths to promotion by increasing your network through greater exposure. You will have the skills, tools and templates to confidently develop and maintain a project. An overview of salaries, certification costs, education and experience requirements are provided. 1.6 CEUs 6/6-7/1

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Project Management Knowledge Areas The project management professional community monitors projects through the five project management processes supported by the 10 project management knowledge areas and their support role and relationships to the five project management processes.

1.6 CEUs 8/1-8/26

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Introduction to Game Design Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment.

This course provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. By completing this course, you can take the first steps into understanding game design and how it can be applied in your field. 1.6 CEUs 6/6-7/1

Class taught online $245

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Intermediate Video Game Design Worldwide, video game sales including consoles and online and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019 Price Waterhouse predicts social and casual game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.

1.6 CEUs 7/5-7/29

Class taught online $245

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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Certificate in Data Analysis

Intermediate Data Analysis

Data analysis is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after skills in the workplace. Add a whole new skill set to your portfolio, and make a big difference in the success of your organization by acquiring data analysis skills.

Many of your business decisions involve comparing groups for differences. This course will introduce you to the statistics behind these group differences and relationships. In addition, you’ll learn how to work wtih ratings, graphs and user-friendly reports of statistical results.

$495 for all 3 courses with certificate

4.8 CEUs

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

7/5-7/29

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Introduction to Data Analysis This course will give you a basic understanding of how to analyze data in a business setting. Businesses look for candidates with an understanding of how to analyze the data they have been collecting.

6/6-7/1

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Businesses are turning to podcasting to grow their brand and connect with customers. Podcasting is experiencing a rebirth as mobile devices are everywhere. Learn how to take your business or hobby and turn it into a podcast. This step-by-step class will take you from start to finish and cover the required elements needed to grow your show online. 1.6 CEUs Class taught online $245

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

8/1-8/26

Class taught online $195

Creating Visual Presentations Make your visual presentations look professional and communicate effectively. Get the lastest, most advanced techniques on graphic design principles, including page layout, typography and basic design considerations. Take away more skills to create an effective and beautiful visual presentation on any presentation software program you choose.

8/1-8/26

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Prezi Take a journey into the world of creative presentations. Bring your vision to life with Prezi and leave Powerpoint behind. Learn how to use and engage your creative side for amazing presentations. Your audience will be stimulated with what you are presenting as well as how you are presenting.

6/6-7/1

After taking this course, you will be able to perform inquiries that will be useful to your buisness or organization and have the skill necessary to communicate these results through graphs and text that your fellow employees will understand.

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Podcasting

6/6-7/1

Advanced Data Analysis

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

Effective Copywriting Whether you are sending out a press release, communicating internally with a memo or promoting your own skills on LinkedIn, strong writing skills are the key to success. Come away with the tools and techniques you need to improve your copywriting skills, and learn how to avoid the common writing mistakes that can hold you back. 1.6 CEUs 7/5-7/29

Class taught online $195

Register at stchas.edu/ugotclass.

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CONTINUING EDUC ATION IS ALWAYS LOOKING… for great course ideas and instructors.

Share your expertise and earn extra money.

If you have an idea for a course, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife. Link to the “Teaching” page where you will find the course proposal form. Course proposals can be submitted online.

Of particular interest are instructors for: Adobe Certified / Court Reporter / Fitness / Flower Gardening / Photography / Chess Bridge / DIY Home Repair / Canning / Organic Baby Food / Cheesemaking / Technology Art / Fitness for Youth

About Online Learning Online learning is a fun, enjoyable and very productive way to learn. Millions of people are learning online each year. You will engage with the instructor and other participants. You will get to know your instructor and other participants. You may make friends. It’s easy. It’s fun.

How the course works

Participate when you want You can participate anytime, day or evening. The online classroom is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

There are no live, real-time requirements or meetings. You decide when you participate.

It is easy to participate in your online course. After you register, you will be given a Web address to get into your online classroom. You will have a password and use your email address and password to gain access.

For the best learning, participants should log into the course 2-3 different days each week. The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self-quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.

Once inside the online classroom, here’s what you can expect:

Discussion

For each unit, you will ...

• Read assignments for each day from the textbooks provided at registration, • Have the option of accessing the online readings, • Listen to the audio presentation for the unit and view the slides, • Have the option of taking a self-quiz to see how much you have learned, • Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants.

For the best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day, since it is a week-long course.

The discussion for each unit lasts one week. All comments are made in writing and can be made at any time of the day or night.

Your instructor will log into the discussion area at least once a day and answer questions, make comments and respond to comments made by you and the other participants.

We encourage you to make 2-3 comments each day to maximize your learning and enjoyment of the course.

It’s easy. It’s fun.

For a listing of classes, go to stchas.edu/UGOTclass.

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Online Courses Take classes that fit YOUR schedule, anytime, anywhere! For questions or assistance, email ccdreg@ stchas.edu, or call 636-922-8233. Visit stchas.edu/learnforlife for a complete listing of online classes.

American Management Association®

General Courses A wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All courses are led by expert instructors. Topics include accounting and finance, business, computer applications, design and composition, health care and medical, language and arts, law and legal, personal development, teaching and education, technology, writing and publishing GRE and GMAT prep.

Register: ed2go.com/stchas

Career Training Certificate Programs Certificates available in: health care and fitness, business and professional, IT and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and service industry, skilled trades and industrial, sustainable energy and going green. Once a course is accessed either by requesting materials or viewing lessons, there are no refunds. Register: gatlineducation.com/stchas

Skills for the 21st Century Get skills for the 21st century. Boost your productivity and your organization’s bottom line. Courses include: business and career skills, business, communication, courses for K-12 teachers, management and leadership, new media marketing, social media for business, training and education. Classes start the first Monday of the month and run for four weeks.

Register: stchas.edu/ugotclass

Paralegal Certificate Online Course The Paralegal Certificate Course© is the cornerstone of The Center for Legal Studies programs, and paralegalism is one of the fastest–growing careers in the country. legalstudies.com/courses/paralegal.html To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

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American Management Association Certificate Programs Programs include accounting, communications, customer service, finance for managers, human resources, leadership, management, manufacturing/ quality, marketing, negotiation skills, personal development, project management, purchasing, strategic planning, supervision, team building and time management.

Register: flexclassroom.com/stchas

Green, Renewable Energy and Trade Skills Training SCC Workforce Development, in partnership with ProTrain Online, is your solution for green, renewable-energy and trade-skills training.

These online courses will help you learn the skills you need to excel in the jobs for the new economy. Includes: business/management/ leadership, career and services, green renewable energy and industrial/skilled trades. stchas.theknowledgebase.org To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Home Inspection Certificate A home inspection is a documented, professional opinion of a home, based on a visual evaluation and operational testing of the home’s systems and components to determine their current condition. This 10-course online certificate program provides students with the technical skills and expertise needed to succeed in the home inspection field. Students learn how to conduct visual examinations and deliver written reports on the physical and operational condition of homes or housing units.

To register, call SCC Continuing Education at 636-922-8233.

Successful strategies for caregiving at home An educational workshop to build your skills and gain valuable information to help decide if providing care for a loved one at home is right for you. Our instructors, all experienced professionals in their fields, are here to teach and support you during this difficult time.

Workshop Sessions: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 27-Nov.1 SEPT. 27: INTRODUCTION – Increase your knowledge of frailty, dementia and common reasons why you may decide to provide care for a loved one at home.

OCT. 4: BE PREPARED – Advance planning may help relieve some of the burden on caregivers and family when important care decisions need to be made. Learn what an eldercare attorney does, about advance directives, living wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Participants will be provided with Life Choices booklet.

OCT. 11: WHAT IS IN THE MEDICINE CHEST? Learn about polypharmacy, medication trends in the elderly and how to navigate costs. Define pain and ways to manage it.

OCT. 18: KEEP MOVING – Learn secrets to help your loved one stay active and how to prevent complications of immobility. Hands-on demonstrations of transfers, ambulation, positioning and body mechanics. Fall prevention tricks of the trade.

OCT. 25: LET’S GET PERSONAL – How to maintain skin integrity, personal hygiene and proper nutrition. Discussion of incontinence issues.

NOV. 1: CONNECTING THE DOTS – Learn about all the community resources available and how to prevent caregiver burnout.

Registration: $25 per session; $119 entire workshop

For more information or to register, visit stchas.edu/ healthoccupations or call 636-922-8295.

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Workforce Development The mission of the SCC Workforce Development Department is to deliver customized training to the current workforce, re-direct the ready workforce to gainful employment and assist the development of the next generation of workers using programs and events to strengthen their understanding of the world of work.

Business and Industry Program: Developing the Current Workforce The Business and Industry Program of St. Charles Community College has been a leading force in the St. Charles County business community since 1992.

The Business and Industry Program works with large and small employers to identify job skills and training needs for thousands of workers and employers targeting primarily St. Charles, Pike, Lincoln, Montgomery and Callaway counties.

Our training features: • Experienced facilitators in a wide range of disciplines.

• On- and off-site training options.

• Flexible scheduling.

• A focus on adult learning.

• Cutting-edge technology and resources.

Liaison to State Training Funds The SCC Workforce Development Department is recognized by the state of Missouri as a Local Education Agency (LEA) for the application and administration of state funds for company training programs, new jobs training and similar grant funding programs.

If your company meets state guidelines, you may be eligible to receive funding assistance to support employee training. Workforce Development can assist you in applying for state funds.

For additional information, call 636-922-8474 or email workforcedevelopment@stchas.edu.

Missouri Career Center Partnership The Missouri Career Center Partnership is a federally funded program that provides professional job search assistance to job seekers in St. Charles County. The program is part of the Workforce Investment Act serving individuals who have been displaced from their jobs and are unlikely to find employment in their previous occupation.

This service is provided through the St. Charles County Department of Workforce Development at the Missouri Career Center. Contact the Missouri Career Center at 636-255-6060.

Services Provided: • Job Search Assistance: Including résumé preparation, identification of transferable skills, informational and job interviewing skills and marketing yourself to employers.

Various workshops and networking opportunities are provided.

• Individual Career Consultation: An individual plan of action is developed to determine job search goals and career direction.

• Career Resource Center: For use by customers during their job search. Phones, copier, fax machine, PCs, laser printers and employer directories are available. Internet access is also available.

• Job Placement Assistance: Including current labor market information and access to available job listings from area employers.

• Training Opportunities: Available for eligible customers who require upgrade training or retraining into a different career. Contact our office to see if you qualify.

• Résumé Development and Critique: Gives the job seeker an excellent opportunity to enhance his or her résumé to its fullest extent.

• Career Assessments: Various standardized formal assessments are used to allow job seekers to match their skills and temperaments to other occupations. This is a must for the job seeker wishing to enter into a new industry.

School-Business Programs: Investing in the Future Workforce Today’s youths are tomorrow’s workforce.

School-Business Programs has established a coalition of educators and business leaders who work together to make a difference in the lives of young people. Programs focus on career development, career exploration and career readiness. For more information, call 636-922-8474.

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Adult Education and Literacy Adult Education and Literacy (AEL/ELA/HSE) St. Charles Community College coordinates a four-county effort (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike) to teach reading, math and writing skills and concepts, to prepare people to take the High School Equivalency tests (HSE) and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. Free day and evening classes are available. Students must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in secondary school. For more information about class times, locations or the services below, call SCC at 636-922-8411 or visit stchas.edu/ael.

High School Equivalency Instruction is available for students to improve basic skills, learn new skills and to prepare for and pass all five of the High School Equivalency tests.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) ELA classes provide reading, writing, listening and speaking activities at English proficiency levels for people wishing to improve their English language skills.

Citizenship Preparation Classes help students prepare for the citizenship interview. Students must have a resident card for four years or more (two years if spouse is a citizen) and at least intermediate-level English skills.

TOEFL Preparation Classes help students prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students whose first language is not English must pass this test for admission to college.

Celebrating Adult Education and Literacy in St. Charles County!

AEL STUDENT RECOGNITION CEREMONY 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2016 Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. facebook.com/sccael

Pronunciation Classes In this class, students will learn how to pay closer attention to the unique, challenging sounds of the English language. Students will actively improve their rhythm and intonation, practice aloud as a group and individually with an instructor. Students will enhance listening and communication skills through practicing better pronunciation.

High School Equivalency (HSE) Testing On Jan. 1, 2014, the approved high school equivalency test for Missouri became the HiSET, which is offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). this test is available only on computer but can be taken at various sites across Missouri, including St. Charles Community College.

Paper and pencil high school equivalency tests are no longer offered for community test takers. Registration for the HiSET is done entirely on the computer. Registration information, cost information and test scheduling can be found at www.hiset.org.

Students who register for all five equivalency tests will pay $95. These five tests must be scheduled within the span of one year. Students who wish to register and pay for tests separately will pay $32 for the first test and $22 each for the remaining four test sections (total of $120). All payments must be made by electronic check, debit or credit card. Please refer to the HiSET website for more detailed information (www.hiset.org). the SCC Adult Education and Literacy program can be reached at 636-922-8411.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer tutors are needed to work with adult literacy students and in the HSE and ESL classrooms.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and must have a clear background check. They work with individuals or small groups of students under the direction of the classroom teacher. Training is provided. No previous experience is required. Call 636-922-8504 or email jboria@stchas.edu for more information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AEL/ELA/HSE, CALL 636-922-8411 OR VISIT STCHAS.EDU/AEL.

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Registration Payment must be received when you enroll.

Online – 24 hours a day – 7 days a week stchas.edu/learnforlife

Announcements will be made on KMOX Radio (1120 AM), KSDK TV (Channel 5), KMOV TV (Channel 4) and KTVI TV (Channel 2).

In the case of evening classes held at middle schools and high schools in the area, SCC classes will not meet if it has been announced that the schools themselves are closed.

Accommodations/Support:

By Phone – Call 636-922-8233 at least one

week before the first class meeting during the hours listed below. Telephone registration: Visa, Discover and MasterCard only accepted as payment.

By Mail – Send the registration form, with your check or money order to: SCC Division of Corporate & Community Development 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, HUM 103 Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 In Person – Register in HUM 103.

Registration hours: • 8a-7p Monday-Thursday; • 8:30a-4p Fridays.

Refund Policy: If you drop a class, you will receive a 100 percent refund if the class is dropped one business day before the first meeting or earlier. No refund will be given if the class is dropped the day of class or later.

Events which may require more advanced notice to cancel include, but are not limited to, certain business and industry classes, conferences, trips, day trips and other special events. For these exceptions, refer to the LAST DAY TO CANCEL information listed in the course description.

If you have a situation that warrants an override of the above policy, an explanation of the circumstances should be made in writing to the Division of Corporate and Community Development. The appropriate associate dean will review the situation to determine if a refund can be granted and will notify you accordingly. Refunds should be received within 30 days.

St. Charles Community College is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Please email dss@stchas.edu with your accommodations request. It is recommended that you contact the college 10 business days prior to the event.

How to Read a Course Description Create Your Own Photo Book If you’ve ever dreamed of publishing your photos in a book, this course is for you. Learn how to create photo albums, calendars, cards and more. Impress your friends and family with special holiday gifts!

5/9-5/23 W 6:30-9:30p $79

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Campus-Closed Dates May 30 – Memorial Day July 4 – Independence Day

Calendar of Events

Inclement Weather Policy: In the event of

severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the SCC president may cancel classes and close the campus for a partial or full day.

The college will update the SCC website (stchas. edu) and main number 636-922-8000, send a text message through the Emergency Alert System, and contact selected radio and television stations, when the timing of conditions allow, by 5 a.m. for day classes and no later than 4 p.m. for evening classes (if bad weather develops during the day). The college will typically update the college website and main number prior to contacting the selected radio and television stations. It is recommended to use the college’s website or main number in order to receive information in a more timely manner.

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July 18-Aug. 4 – Continuing Education Art Show View more at stchas.edu/calendar.

SEND YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO:

St. Charles Community College, Corporate & Community Development – HUM 103

4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865

To pay by credit card, visit stchas.edu/learnforlife or call 636-922-8233.

Fees should be included in your payment if indicated in the course description.

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CLASS LOCATIONS Classes are located on the SCC campus unless otherwise noted. Class location information is listed below. NOTE: For on-campus classes, students should go to the Humanities Building, Room 103, during office hours, or call 636-922-8233 for specific room assignments. After hours and on Saturdays, go to the ADM Welcome Center. For the Arts Council, if you have accessibility concerns, call 636-922-8233 for directions on where to park and enter the building.

Locations found in this schedule Art Glass Array 501 N. Kingshighway St. Charles, MO 63301 636-724-0288

St. Charles Community College 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive Cottleville, MO 63376-2865 636-922-8000

St. Charles County Arts Council 7443 Village Center Drive O'Fallon, MO 63368 636-561-0028

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. The College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. The College is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries may be directed to: Vice President for Human Resources, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63376-2865.

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Upcoming Events Young People’s Theatre: Fall and winter auditions C E L E B R AT I N G

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Dates and times available in August

Center Stage Theatre: The Addams Family – A New Musical July 26-31 • Tickets available at stchastickets.com.

Continuing Education Art Extravaganza July 8-Aug. 4

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