WCH Summer Camps 2014

CORNFLAKES SUMMER CAMP JUNE 9–AUGUST 1 33 MONTHS–6 YEARS FIND OUT MORE ON PAGE 18

Technology Experience Camp

A new camp for grades 6–8 See page 20 for details!

CORNFLAKES Cornflakes Summer Camp Cornflakes Staff This unique outdoor-based camp offers a combination of creative activities and educational experiences for children ages 33 months through six years of age. Children are encouraged to explore their outdoor world through developmentally appropriate activities. The outdoor approach helps to increase each child’s awareness, enjoyment and respect for nature. Daily activities may include adventure walks down the Green Bay Trail, water play at Maple Beach and arts and crafts. Each week culminates with a special event. Campers attend a weekly ceramics lesson in our state of the art ceramics studio, take part in Spanish lessons and participate in a karate class. Counselors are college age or older. Children must be toilet trained by the first day of camp. Payment: 50% when registering; 50% by the first day of camp. For more information contact Patti Schmidt, Early Childhood at 847-446-7615 or pattis@winnetkacommunityhouse.org

TWO DAYS A WEEK June 10–July 31 5900-3 Tuesday Thursday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Ages: 33 months–6 years Member: $550 Non-Member: $650

THREE DAYS A WEEK June 9–August 1 5900-5 Monday Wednesday Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Ages: 33 months–6 years Member: $692 Non-Member: $822

FIVE DAYS A WEEK June 9–August 1 5900-8 Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Ages: 33 months–6 years Member: $960 Non-Member: $1142

TWO DAYS A WEEK EXTENDED June 10–July 31 5900-4 Tuesday Thursday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Ages: 3–6 Member: $708 Non-Member: $838

THREE DAYS A WEEK EXTENDED June 9–August 1 5900-6 Monday Wednesday Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Ages: 3–6 Member: $1008 Non-Member: $1198

FIVE DAYS A WEEK EXTENDED June 9–August 1 5900-9 Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Ages: 3–6 Member: $1428 Non-Member: $1702

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N Cornflakes Mini Camp Cornflakes Staff Don’t want camp to end? Then sign up for one more week of fun.

Activities will include all your favorite Cornflakes fun such as outdoor play, sprinklers, arts and crafts and a special event.

Dates: Days: 8/4–8/8 MO-FR Class: Ages: 5901-1 3–6

Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $150 $180

Junior Counselor Program Cornflakes Staff This Camp is for students entering grades 7–9 in the fall. This camp is a combination of classroom time and practical job experience. The Jr. Counselors will be trained in CPR and AED. This camp will concentrate on leadership skills necessary to be a successful counselor. All participants will be placed within our Cornflakes Camp. Participants must be able to attend the entire session.

Dates: Days: 6/9–8/1 MO-FR Class: Ages: 5901-0 Grades 7–9

Time: NO CLASS: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 7/4 Member: Non-member: $140 $168

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Technology Experience Camp

A new camp for grades 6–8

Technology experience camp Chang Liu Have fun with real world technology this summer. The mission of the TEC is to provide middle-school-aged youth fun and experiential-driven learning opportunities in science and technology.

Participants will be exposed to a wide variety of topics through first-hand experience, play and discovery. They will build, tinker, invent and engage their imagination. Camp activities are individually tailored and paced, covering beginner to advanced levels. No experience is necessary!

Module 3: Programming Academy

Computer coding and programming is fundamental in the world today. Learning computer code writing is a great way to exercise the mind. It teaches logic, creative problem solving, and smart strategy.

In this class, students will be exposed to Scratch, Microsoft SmallBasic, JavaScript/Adobe Flash and Xcode.

Dates: Days: 6/16–7/11 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6920-2 Grades 6–8

Time: 1:30–2:45 p.m.

Member: $300

No Class: 7/4 Non-member: $360

Module 1: Playing Around with Science

Experience is the best teacher. Students will play with science and technology-themed toys to gain a first-hand understanding of a variety of science principles. They will build, explore and create which will help students grasp concepts related to electronics, microchips, detectors, sound, robots and machines.

Dates: Days: 6/16–7/11 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6920-0 Grades 6–8

Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Member: $300

No Class: 7/4 Non-member: $360

Module 2: Build, Tinker, Discover

Learn how to build your own thumb-sized wearable computers and interactive toys that can be programmed to do amazing things.

Students will build chip micro-computers with peripheral sensors, detectors and sensors. Examples: Build your own room intrusion alarm, a “smart” stuffed animal that responds to hugs or a custom holiday light display The possibilities are endless! .Dates: Days: Time: No Class: 6/16–7/11 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6920-1 Grades 6–8

10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: $300

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7/4 Non-member: $360

Module 4: My Own e-book Best Seller

Want to try your hand at making your own book or short story?

Design your own story and publish your work. Students will discover and discuss strategies to put together a great piece of literature from start to finish. At the end of this class, students can publish in both e-book and paperback formats.

Dates: Days: 6/16–7/11 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6920-3 Grades 6–8

Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Member: $300

No Class: 7/4 Non-member: $360

All 4 Modules Chang Liu Dates: Days: 6/16–7/11 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6920-4 Grades 6–8

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Member: $1,000

No Class: 7/4 Non-member: $1,200

Dr. Chang Liuis an engineering professor at Northwestern University and a Winnetka resident. Dr. Liu has 15 years of experience teaching engineering and technology.

Minecraft/Mobile App Camp Computer Explorers Discover, create and learn, as TechStars grants access to a proprietary Minecraft MOD you can’t get on your own! Learn the fundamentals of computer networking through this Minecraft experience that also allows you and your friends to work in multiplayer mode as you mine, craft and build together to survive. Working with a partner you will use your skills to explore all the secrets the world has to offer including a mysterious castle filled with challenges. No matter whether you are new to Minecraft or already love the program, this camp is for you!

You will also learn how to make an Android phone come alive with your own apps! Working in teams, you will write your own voice recognition app, remote controller, compass, altimeter and much more. Some Android phones will be provided, but if you have one, bring it to test your app. When you finish the workshop, you will be able to take home your apps to continue development!

Dates: Days: 6/9–6/13 MO–FR Class: Ages: 5220-2 Grades 3–6

Time: 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Member: $280

Non-member: $340

Jr Fun Gineering and Video game programming Computer Explorers Young engineers will use LEGO simple machine kits to learn about structures and forces, levers, wheels and axles. Working in pairs you will learn what engineers do by building working models of vehicles, cranes and other fun projects. Create your own interactive games, puzzles and quizzes in this cool class. You and a partner will customize your game designs and add challenges and levels of difficulty. Then you will share them with the class. Please bring a snack and peanut-free lunch every day.

Camp Amigos Amigos Program Everyday will be a special day at Camp Amigos. We will laugh, play, create, sing, paint, cook and discover great wonders. Best of all, we will do it all while learning Spanish! Camp Amigos uses a highly controlled vocabulary introduced in conjunction with fun theme days. All instructors are experienced in early childhood and at least one instructor is a native speaker.

Dates: Days: 6/2–6/6 MO–FR Class: Ages: 5802-3 3–6

Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Member: $155

Non-member: $186

Chess Wizards Camp Chess Wizards

Would you like to go on a journey to learn cool openings, mid-games with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and even bughouse?

Would you like to be a part of a successful chess team, designed to Dates: Days: Time: cater to all levels of chess players? If so, join Chess Wizards for this 6/9–6/13 MO–FR 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: summer camp! Campers will learn how to play chess in a fun atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor activities. This camp is for 5220-1 Grades 1–3 $300 $360 beginning and intermediate level players. No previous experience is needed! Campers should bring their own lunch and a drink. Snacks Summer Explorers Tiny Treks will be provided. All campers will receive a chessboard, a Chess Tiny Treks is an innovative program for families who want to teach Wizards t-shirt, scorebook, trophy, work folder and certificate of their children about the world through exploration of their natural achievement! surroundings. We believe children learn best through hands-on exTime: periences which build self-esteem and encourage a love of nature. Dates: Days: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

In this class activities will include short, stimulating hikes in a vari- 6/23–6/27 MO–FR Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: ety of outdoor settings, music, art projects and games.

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Dates: Days: 5/27–5/29 TU WE TH Class: Ages: 5203-4 4–6

Time: NO CLASS: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $99 $120

Dates: Days: 6/2–6/4 MO TU WE Class: Ages: 5203-5 4–6

Time: NO CLASS: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $99 $120

Grades K–8

Dates: Days: 8/4–8/8 MO–FR Class: Ages: 6720-7 Grades K–8

$220

$264

Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $220 $264

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Chicago Bulls Basketball Schools The Chicago Bulls Training Academy This summer, learn from the best and let the Chicago Bulls teach you how to play like a champion! Since 1999, the Chicago Bulls have brought quality basketball camps to boys and girls throughout Chicagoland. More than 45,000 youth basketball players have developed essential basketball fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, individual moves, footwork and team concepts. We work on every part of your child’s game. Student to instructor ratio will be 10:1 or less. Each camper will receive a Chicago Bulls duffel bag, Bulls indoor/outdoor basketball, shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate.

During the camp each player will compete in the Bulls Skills Competition. At the end of the summer, the top three contestants will compete in the finals on the floor of the United Center (date to be decided).

Each camp participant, along with one guest, will be invited to Hot Shots Sports Summer Sports Camp the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, for a Q&A session with a Bulls personality and a current or former Bulls player! Hot Shots Sports Join us for our annual summer camp where kids participate in a Rookie stimulating and competitive environment. Focus will be on helping The Rookie camp is a beginner camp focused on building funda- kids with teamwork and fundamentals while playing a variety of mentals and fun drills to get the children to understand the game sports throughout the week. Prizes and awards will be given out and improve their play. daily, and participants will be rewarded for effort and sportsmanship. Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle.

Dates: Days: Time: Camp highlights: 8/4–8/8 MO–FR 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Class: Ages: Member: Non-member: 6:1 Camper to counselor ratio 4030-2 6–8 $209 $209 Camp t-shirt Team gameplay and competition Veteran Daily prizes and awards For children in the Veteran camp, coaches work on the team conTime: cept and refining and advancing the skills for the serious or soon- Dates: Days: 6/9–6/13 MO–FR 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. to-be serious player.

Dates: Days: 8/4–8/8 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-3 9–12

Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Member: $209

Non-member: $209

British Soccer Camp Challenger Sports British Soccer Camps provide young players of all abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert’s right in the heart of their own community.

Campers will be exposed to individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games and scrimmages. Soccer skills are coached within a framework of character development based on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. We offer a cultural education too! Our ever-popular Camp World Cup Tournament allows us to introduce players to the geography, traditions and culture of other great soccer-playing countries. Amazing coaches, awesome accents and cultural ingredients combine for a oneof-a-kind camp experience. Each camper will receive a t-shirt, soccer ball, giant fold-out poster and a personal player evaluation.

Dates: Days: 6/23–6/27 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-0 2–4

Time: 9:00–10:00 a.m.

Member: $108

Dates: Days: 6/23–6/27 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-1 4–6

Time: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $118 $142

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Non-member: $130

Class: Ages: 4030-4 4–7

Member: $194

Non-member: $233

Dates: Days: 6/9–6/13 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-5 4–7

Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Member: $194

Non-member: $233

Dates: Days: 6/9–6/13 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-6 4–7

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $393 $472

Dates: Days: 8/18–8/22 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-7 4–7

Time: 9:00–12:00 p.m.

Member: $194

Non-member: $233

Dates: Days: 8/18–8/22 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-8 4–7

Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Member: $194

Non-member: $233

Dates: Days: 8/18–8/22 MO–FR Class: Ages: 4030-9 4–7

Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Member: Non-member: $393 $472

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Member registration opens March 17, 2014 and will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

Membership does not guarantee placement in a class.

All non-members will be able to register March 24, 2014.

Registration received through the mail, fax, or in person will be processed by 5:00 p.m. the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by using our online registration at winnetkacommunityhouse.org

Membership Information Early registration: Members are eligible to register for all classes one week prior to the start of seasonal registration. Early registration can be done via the web at winnetkacommunityhouse.org, fax or in person at Winnetka Community House. Please note: early registration does not guarantee a spot in a class.

All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits.

When registering for membership, just list your family members, and they will be included for the program registration benefits automatically when registering for classes.

Members receive a notice about one month prior to the expiration, so the membership can be renewed for the next year.

Refunds for memberships will not be available.

Refund Policy Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by Winnetka Community House due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented.

Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings or special events will be given.

Prorated Policy Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration.

The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

Inclement Weather Winnetka Community House will not hold classes on days when the Winnetka Public Schools have cancelled classes due to inclement weather.

Religious Holidays

Winnetka Community House makes every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the series fee for the date missed.

• Winnetka Community House is not responsible for the supervision of How To Register children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program • To register for a membership simply list all eligible members on the registratimes. tion form. Then check the box and add the membership fee in with • Winnetka Community House is handicapped accessible. your registration.

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• Unsigned forms will not be processed, but will be returned to you. This Complete details of program policies, procedures, and guidelines are sometimes inadvertently omitted. Errors in days, times, registration will delay processing your registration.

• Registration forms may be mailed or faxed. Registration by telephone is requirements and fees may occur in the brochure. When such errors occur the staff will advise you of the change as quickly as possible. We thank you not accepted. for your understanding.

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You may use your credit card for all programs which appear with a class Copy And Fax Service Available number or for a Fitness Centre membership. Fitness Centre memberships Copy service is available at $0.10/copy. Fax service is available at $2/first are obtained at the Fitness Centre only. Be sure to fill out the credit card page and $1/each additional page. Cost to receive a fax: $1/page (Faxes are information completely and sign the form. We do not take telephone limited to 847, 312, 773, 708, and 630 area codes) registration. However, if you are paying by credit card, you may fax your registration to (847) 446-0609.

Cancellation of Classes Prior to any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Register early! Do not wait until the day of the first class to register. You may find the class has been cancelled due to low enrollment.

Winnetka Community House asks that all participants be courteous to our neighbors when driving and parking in the area.

STEPHEN DUSTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Winnetka Community House has established the Stephen Dustman Memorial Scholarship Fund to any resident who would like to take part in a Winnetka Community House activity, but is unable to render full payment. Persons interested may submit their need in writing to the attention of the Executive Director for confidential review. If further information is desired, please call our main office.

Donations to this scholarship fund are gratefully accepted.

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A one year Community House Membership is $150. All family members in your household are eligible for membership benefits. When registering for, just list your family members, and they will automatically be eligible for benefits when registering.

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Registration begins a week early for Community House Members. Check out our website or program guide for member registration dates.

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Members save up to 20% on registration! Find the Member price listed for each program and save on your whole family’s programs all year!

Note: Membership does not guarantee placement in all classes. Some classes fill quickly.

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Winnetka Community House Membership Program To sign up for a membership, please list all members of your household below and fill out a registration form. If registering for a class, please add $150 to your total registration fee. If signing up for a membership only, your $150 membership fee can be paid by check or credit card. Register online at winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

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