BCE December 2017 Upcoming Classes by Western Nebraska Community College

Business & Community Education

DECEMBER 2017 UPCOMING

CLASSES

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Adult Education After School Camps Business Skills Series Leisure Learning Super Saturdays AND MORE!

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Business & Community Education

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Alliance

Duct Tape Dynasty Advanced Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners Gooey, Gross and Green Kids in the Kitchen Legos, Legos, Legos Rocket Science Beginning Candy Making Beginning Sign Language Bob Ross Painting Certification Boot Camp Change Management Communication in the Workplace Conflict Resolution CPR Cybersecurity Driver's Education Excel 2016 Fun with Drones: What You Need to Know to Buy and Fly! Fun with Smartphone & Digital Photography! GED Testing High Performance Teams and Team Building for Managers Intermediate Excel 2016 Intermediate Sign Language Intro to Robotics

Adult Education

Bridgeport English Language Acquisition

Chadron Adult Education GED Testing

Kimball Adult Education

Sidney Adult Education

Scottsbluff/Gering Action Performing Arts Academy Adult Education After School Camps All About the Universe Artistic Math Chef's Delight Connect with K'NEX Cool Chemistry Cupcake Boss Advanced Cupcake Boss for Beginners

WNCC ONLINE TRAINING

ed2go.com/wncc WNCC offers online courses and career training programs through ed2go! Prepare for a new career, learn new skills, or help advance within your current occupation with industry-recognized certifications. • Web Design

• Computer Networking

• Accounting Fundamentals

• Photography

• Health Information Management

• Foreign Languages

• Personal Enrichment • LSAT Preparation • Resume Writing • Grant Writing • Publishing

• College Readiness • SAT Preparation • Photoshop • Introduction to Microsoft Office • Mindfulness • Meditation

And so much more!

Intro to Supervision Intro to Windows 10 Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan Leading an Engaged Workforce Linux Lose Weight the Smart Way Passport Passengers Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Preparation Course Pickleball PowerPoint 2016 Presentation Skills Project Management Public Speaking QuickBooks™ Basics Safe Babysitting Clinic Super Saturdays Innovative Builders All About the Arts Calling All Scientists Kids in the Kitchen West Nebraska Art Center After School Camp ZUMBA®

ALLIANCE 308.763.2002 Adult Education

(Gordon & Alliance)

For More Info, Call 308.635.6769

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CHADRON 308.763.2002 Adult Education & GED Testing For More info, Call 308.747.2017

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GORDON 308.635.6770 Adult Education For More Info, Call 308.635.6770

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SIDNEY 308.254.7407

Adult Education

(Sidney, NE)

For More Info, Call 308.635.6769

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ed2go ed2go.com/wncc Sessions Start Monthly! Instructor-Led Online Courses Convenient Six-Week Format

cookies and strawberries. Lots of ideas and recipes will be shared for making candies at home, and you will take home a plate of treats. Open to all ages. Ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan Dec 4 – 20, Jan 3 – 31, Feb 5 – 28, Mar 5 – 28, Apr 2 – Apr 30, or May 2 – May 30 (M, W) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4) Before the term “Mixed Martial Arts" (MMA) became the latest buzz word in the world of martial arts, Bushidokan, has long been an advocate for versatile or eclectic training. Bushidokan is a pioneer of martial arts in the U.S. and known for challenging the faults associated with blind allegiance to one particular set of techniques. In all, Bushidokan has borrowed techniques from over 10 different martial arts and three primary systems: Karate, Judo, and Jujitsu. Add in large doses of kickboxing, realistic self-defense, military arts, weapons training, and body conditioning, and you start to get a pretty good picture of what Bushidokan is all about. All ages are welcome!

Intro to Windows 10 Dec 5 – 19 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PERSONAL ENRICHMENT

QuickBooks™ to make it more effective for you or your business? Please join us for a full-day class that focuses on the basics of setting up your QuickBooks™ software. Feel free to attend regardless of which version of QuickBooks™ you currently use. PLEASE NOTE: This class does not cover taxes or payroll deduction.

Passport Passengers Passport Passengers is an opportunity for senior citizens in our community to come together and learn about travel destinations around the world. Come and share your experiences of your personal travels and learn from those of others. Experience snacks and activities unique to each country. Participants receive a passport booklet during the first session and a sticker for each session they attend.

Thursdays! Dec 7 & Dec 14 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. John N. Harms Center $12 per session

(Gold Club, $17.50, plus book)

• Interactive learning environment • Award of completion with passing score

CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Prepare for industry certification or start a new career

• Start anytime • Many programs completed in less than six months

• In-depth study, all learning materials provided

• Personal instructor assistance • Certificate of completion awarded with passing score

SCOTTSBLUFF/GERING 308.635.6700 Adult Education (Scottsbluff, NE) English Language Acquisition For more Info, Call 308.635.6769

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This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of using the newest version of Windows. If you recently received or purchased a new computer, this course is for you! Students learn how to use Microsoft Windows 10, including stepby-step instructions on navigating the user interface, working with Windows 10 apps, managing files and folders, using security tools, and managing devices. Students are welcome to bring their own laptop.

Dec 7: Dubai Dec 14: Amalfi Coast (Italy)

CPR

Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, or Mar 7 (W) 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $45 Instruction of basic information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid for first responders and initiators to incidents. This class results in basic twoyear certification for the skills required to perform CPR and first aid skills in the field.

QuickBooks™ Basics

Beginning Candy Making Dec 2 (SA) 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $12 Instead of melting chocolate chips, we will use candy melts of different colors to decorate a variety of shaped pretzels,

Dec 6, Dec 20, Jan 17, Jan 31 Feb 14, or Feb 28 (W) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $55 (Gold Club does not apply.)

Are you new to QuickBooks™? Would you like to learn how to set up

UPCOMING CLASSES Driver's Education Jan 30 – Mar 1 (T, TH) 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., $195 This course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14 – 17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students will complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner's permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2018 to register.

PowerPoint 2016 Feb 13 – 27 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115 (Gold Club, $17.50)

Intro to Robotics

Linux

Jan 15 – May 11(M) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $345 INFO – 1510, 3 credits Have fun learning about the rapidly growing field of robotics with hands-on experiences! What is this rapidly growing Internet of Things (IoT) business? Learn to assemble and program your own robot vehicle. Call 308.635.6104 to register for credit.

Jan 17 – May 11( W) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $345 INFO – 2426, 3 credits Learn Linux, a popular open source operating system that can run on almost any computer hardware. Topics include Linux distributions, installation, administration, X-Windows, networking, and security. There are extensive hands-on projects, exercises, and reinforcement of concepts. Call 308.635.6104 to register for credit.

ZUMBA®

Jan 15 – Mar 8 or Mar 19 – May 10 (M, T, TH) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., $55 Forget about the workout! Just lose yourself in the music, and find yourself in shape at the ultimate dance-fitness party.

Excel 2016 Jan 16 – 30 (T, TH) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $115 (Gold Club, $17.50)

This course is an entry-level spreadsheet course. Students learn to use simple formulas, format a spreadsheet, create a chart, and link worksheets together. Application projects vary to meet the needs of the class.

Beginning Sign Language

Jan 24 – Feb 28 or Mar 14 – Apr 18 (W) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., $30 This course utilizes a practical approach to teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday applications of sign language, and aspects of Deaf Culture. We work toward becoming familiar and comfortable with grammatical features of American Sign Language and body/facial expressions. This interactive class is for beginners and those who are looking to refresh their expressive and receptive sign skills.

This introductory course will focus on the use of presentation media software. Students will learn to create high quality, visually pleasing informative presentations. They will edit and format slides; work with clip art, pictures and Word Art; use drawing tools; work with tables and charts, and prepare and run a slide show.

Basic Car Care Feb 20 & 22 (T, TH) 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., $20 When you own a car, you want to know how to take care of it. In this course, we'll change a tire, clean a battery, check a fuse and talk about preventative measures to keep your car running smooth. You will learn how to check lights, belts, filters and fluid levels. Prepare to get your hands dirty!

Intermediate Sign Language Mar 13 – Apr 17 (T) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., $30 This course utilizes a practical approach to teaching Intermediate Sign Language. This class is a continuation of the Basic Sign Language class. Students are encouraged to have taken Basic Sign Language or have knowledge of basic signs. This course not only deals with more vocabulary but also includes the use of non-manual markers, facial expression, classifiers, and the grammatical structure of American Sign Language. We also work on receptive sign

Bob Ross Painting Dec 9, Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 19, Apr 19, May 19, or Jun 23 9:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m. $60 per class

Saturdays!

Bob Ross believed that everyone who wanted to paint, could paint like a natural with the right tools and a little encouragement. Come and experience the joy and confidence of painting a beautiful landscape using the Ross wet-on-wet technique. Students must bring a roll of paper towels to this class.

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JANUARY skills and continue with the fluency of fingerspelling. This is an interactive course for those who consider their sign skills as intermediate. Students are required to purchase the book: “American Sign Language” ISBN 10: 0-932666-42-6.

age appropriate activities. Learn about accepting babysitting jobs, negotiating pay, and exploring an early childhood education career. Pizza and milk are provided or participants can bring their own lunch. (Certificates provided.)

Safe Babysitting Clinic

Pickleball

Mar 16 (F), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Mar 17 (SA), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or

May 9 (W) 6:00 − 8:00 p.m., FREE! Terry Carpenter Center Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball (similar to a wiffle ball) over a net. The sport shares some features of other racquet sports; the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, net and rules are similar to tennis with a few modifications. Get an excellent workout while having a great time! The game is great for both novice and

Sign up for classes in May! May 29 (T), 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & May 30 (W), 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages 10 – 14, $55 Earn a certificate from our Safe Babysitting Course. WNCC faculty teaches the American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR for adult, child, and infant, basic first aid, choking rescue techniques, and use of an AED. WNCC's Early Childhood Education director provides 10 hours of babysitting instruction on safety, food preparation, safe play and

experienced sports participants. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an excellent exercise activity, meet new friends, and have fun!

Driver's Education May 30 – 31, Jun 4 – 8 (M – F) 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., $195 This course is a state approved driver safety course for high school students ages 14 – 17. This course is not state approved for adults 18 years of age and older. Students will complete 20 hours of classroom time and drive two to five hours with a Competency Certified Instructor. Eligible students must obtain a valid learner's permit and be at least 14 years of age by October 15, 2018 to register.

LOSE WEIGHT THE SMART WAY Ditch the Fad Diets Are you tired of being overweight or constantly having to watch what you eat? Have you tried every diet and program on the market without success? Do you want to have more energy and be healthy? Do you make New Year’s resolutions and break them within a couple of weeks? If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then this is the class for you. Each week will present ways to cope with challenges we all face and tips for living a better life. This is a fun, interactive class that will empower each of you for success in your own lives as well as put you on the road to healthy living.

Jan 8 ,15, 29, Feb 5, & 12 Mondays! 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $25 for full series! Week One This class is an overview of the program where you will learn how to think about yourself, how to be a calorie and fat detective, and how to get that “right” attitude for success. An added highlight will be learning how to cope with the challenge of abdominal fat. Week Two This class is an overview of eating healthy. You all know the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, but do you know the difference between bad and good

fats? Do you realize the importance of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber in your diet? Would you like to learn some tips and ways to eat healthy? What are the 10 worst processed foods that we all eat? An added highlight will be learning how to cope with portion control. Week Three This class is an overview of the importance of physical activity. We all know the importance of exercise in losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but do we do it? I think many of us can answer

“no” to that question. This class will teach you the benefits of physical activity to your body and mind. Learn easy ways to incorporate structured, physical activity in your life and how to implement the 3 x 10 workout plan. Physical activity does not have to be torture. An additional highlight will be learning how to lose weight in your hips and thighs.

About the Presenter Pat Randolph is an experienced WNCC adjunct faculty member who has been on this personal journey. After trying all types of programs and diets, she finally found a healthy way to lose weight and keep active. Over the past two years, she has lost almost 20 pounds and kept it off. She looks forward to sharing what she has learned to help you achieve your healthy living goals.

Week Four This class is an overview of stress and the ways to cope with it. Did you know that eight out of 10 Americans are overwhelmed by stress? Did you realize that stress can cause chronic health problems? This class will show you how stressed you actually are and will teach you positive techniques to help you reduce your stress level. An added highlight will be learning how to cope with life through laughter.

Week Five This class is an overview on how to keep motivated and continue to use the tools you have learned in class. You have lost some weight and started on your path to a healthy lifestyle. However, how many times have you lost weight only to put it back on and maybe more? How many times have you made a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution to exercise more only to break it after a couple of weeks? This class will give you ways to establish healthy lifestyle

habits. Getting to a healthy weight and staying active is a lifestyle change and should be compared to a marathon, not a sprint. An added highlight will be learning how to cope with lack of balance and flexibility by stretching each day.

BUSINESS SKILLS SERIES About the Presenter Jamie Weingart is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Finder Coach and Corporate Trainer. Through her business, JNW Consulting, Jamie specializes in helping clients and companies grow and develop more engaged and productive work teams. Before moving to Scottsbluff, Jamie was a Business Consultant for the State of Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. She has been certified in conflict resolution, mediation, agreement writing and ethics through the State of Nebraska Office of Dispute Resolution. The scope of her business includes executive coaching, training, speaking, and consulting with companies to address employee engagement and strategic planning initiatives. Jamie lives in Scottsbluff with her husband and their three children.

Intro to Supervision

Communication in the Workplace

Jan 25, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 The transition from individual contributor to supervisor is often one of the most challenging and stressful transitions in anyone’s career. This course provides people-managers with insight, tools, and best practices for making a successful and effective transition into a leadership role.

Mar 22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Effective communication is a critical element of successful supervision and leadership. In this class, we will identify individual and team communication styles, as well as offer strategies and best practices for effectively communicating with employees. We will provide supervisors with tools to have conversations that encourage, empower, and engage employees through effective feedback, performance management, meeting facilitation, and when leading during times of change.

Conflict Resolution Feb 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Conflict is an inevitable and sometimes invisible force on all teams, and supervisors must be well-equipped with resources to effectively manage it for organizational health and performance. Course objectives are to discuss and examine conflict in the workplace, assess individual conflict management styles, and identify effective ways to perform conflict resolution and mediation for co-workers and employees.

High Performance Teams and Team Building for Managers Apr 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Managers often set the pace and define the pulse of an organization’s culture. Objectives of this class are to offer insight for managers into the most common

and vital qualities of high-performance teams. Participants will leave with a clear model for maximizing team performance, including the use of effective team building activities as part of the ongoing effort in developing strong and healthy organizational cultures.

Leading an Engaged Workforce May 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Employee engagement is the emotional attachment that workers feel to their workplace, and is highly impacted by the leadership a supervisor provides to his/her employees. This training will offer a better understanding of employee engagement and how it impacts productivity, turnover, safety, customer service, and team morale. Supervisors will leave with techniques for enhancing employee engagement and buy-in into an organization’s vision and mission.

About the Presenter Bill Loring has been a full–time Information Technology Instructor at WNCC for eight years. His 20 years of experience as an IT consultant allows him to bring real world experience into the classroom. He completed his Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bellevue University in 2016. Training in programming and databases laid a firm foundation for his new hobbies – programming robots, drones, and IoT devices. Project Management Jan 19, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 In the past few decades, organizations have discovered something incredible: the principles that have been used to create enormous successes in large projects can be applied to projects of any size to create amazing success. As a result, many employees are expected to understand project management techniques and how to apply them to projects of any size. The Project Management workshop will give participants an overview of the entire project management process, as well as key project management tools that they can use every day. Working with project planning documents, such as needs assessments, risk management plans and communication plans will provide benefits throughout your organization.

Change Management Feb 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Change is a constant in many of our lives. All around us, technologies, processes, people, ideas, and methods often change, affecting the way we perform daily tasks and live our lives. Having a smooth transition when change occurs is important in any situation and participants will gain some valuable skills through this workshop. The Change Management workshop will give any leader tools to implement changes

more smoothly and to have those changes better accepted. This workshop will also give all participants an understanding of how change is implemented and some tools for managing their reactions to change.

Presentation Skills Mar 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Many studies have found that public speaking is the number one fear amongst most people, outranking flying, snakes, insects, and even death. Ironically, it is also one of the skills that can make or break a person’s career. Your participants will be provided a strong set of skills that will complement their current presentation skill set. The Presentation Skills workshop will give participants some presentation skills that will make speaking in public less terrifying and more enjoyable. This workshop includes topics that participants can look forward to including: creating a compelling program, using various types of visual aids, and engaging the audience.

Public Speaking Apr 6, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 According to a 1973 survey by the Sunday Times of London, 41 percent of people list public speaking as their biggest fear. Forget small spaces, darkness, and spiders,

standing up in front of a crowd and talking is far more terrifying for most people. Through this workshop participants will become more confident and relaxed in front of an audience, which will translate into a successful speaking event. However, mastering this fear and getting comfortable speaking in public can be a great ego booster, not to mention a huge benefit to your career. The Public Speaking workshop will give participants some basic public speaking skills, including in-depth information on developing an engaging program and delivering their presentation with power.

Cybersecurity May 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60 Every organization is responsible for ensuring cybersecurity. The ability to protect its information systems from impairment or even theft is essential to success. Implementing effective security measures will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. With our Cybersecurity workshop, participants will discover the fundamentals of cybersecurity as well as the methods that should be implemented to make sure their computer systems are protected.

Send three people to any Business Skills class, and the fourth one is half price!

CERTIFICATION BOOT CAMP The jobs and technology businesses of today About Presenterof computers, mobile requirethe understanding devices, networks, wireless, security, and much more. If you are in the technology business, having your technicians certified means that you can display the CompTIA logos on your publicity materials, giving industry standard credibility to your organization. Each 4-week boot camp will provide hands-on and online learning. These classes are designed for someone with experience with computers. The following materials are provided: • Comprehensive eBook ($100 value) • Six month MeasureUP practice test (A+ $138, Net+ $69 value) • First-time free Certification test (A+ $405, Net+ $294 value)

A+ Computer Repair Certification Boot Camp Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, & Mar 8 Thursdays! 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., $475

• Training with an experienced, certified instructor • Possible consortium grant to cover a portion of the cost • Tuition assistance is available for low income students

WNCC Scottsbluff Main Campus Room D1 For more information, contact: William A. Loring loringw@wncc.edu 308.635.6163

Network+ Certification Boot Camp Mar 22, Apr 5, Apr 19, & May 3 Thursdays! 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., $400

Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Preparation Course

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Test Prep course is a 10-week blended format class designed to help current and future pharmacy technicians pass the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. The class includes weekly 3-hour lectures via ITV to Sidney and Alliance. The class will include an online piece to cover readings, recorded lectures and other learning resources. Additionally, a Saturday “Skills Check” lab will be required.

Prerequisites: Math Proficiency: A college math placement test is required. This test is free. Students can waive this requirement with proof of prior successful completion of college algebra. More information available upon request. Background Check: All students that are not currently employed as pharmacy technicians must pass a background check. The background check can be completed online.

Jan 17 – Mar 28 (W) 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $350, plus book John N. Harms Center

For more information contact Doug Mader 308.630.6556 maderd@wncc.edu Business & Community

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS ICE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY After School Camps Grades 1 – 8 Monday – Thursday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. $12 per day Register for one day or all week!

Cupcake Boss for Beginners Dec 4 – 7, $12 per day

Cupcakes are simply irresistible single servings of delicious cakes and frosting dressed up in perfect little packages. In this course, student chefs participate in a number “challenges” to see who is the “boss” of each challenge. Some of the challenges are individual challenges and some are group challenges. A holiday flare will be added to this course.

Connect with K’NEX Dec 11 – 14, $12 per day

K’NEX: where creativity clicks. In this course, students use K’NEX pieces to create a multitude of projects. Create catapults and then participate in the great catapult challenge to see how far you can catapult marshmallows. Create other projects such as carnival rides, vehicles, and bridges.

Cupcake Boss for Beginners Jan 29 – Feb 1, $12 per day

Kids in the Kitchen Feb 5 – 8, $12 per day

Create fun and yummy recipes inspired by literature, all while practicing math and reading skills and science concepts.

Develop good work habits while working in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?

Connect with K'NEX Feb 12 – 15, $12 per day

Cupcake Boss Advanced Feb 26 – Mar 1, $12 per day

Take your cupcake decorating skills to the next level in this advanced Cupcake Boss course! Learn a variety of decorating skills including working with different materials like fondant, edible markers and various candies. Challenges will continue to be involved with this course only kicked up a notch!

Gooey, Gross and Green Mar 5 – 8, $12 per day

Do you want to make slime or play with mud? In this course, create things that ooze, bounce, and squish! Take part in a number of hands-on gooey, gross, and green fun science and art projects.

Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners Mar 12 – 15, $12 per day

Duct tape solves everything, right? Use it to decorate jars, composition books, pencil pouches, and more. We make entire creations such as wallets, flowers, and bracelets using only duct tape.

All About the Universe Mar 19 – 22, $12 per day

Explore the size and scale of our solar system by mapping out the sun and planets on a very large map—over 1,000 yards in length! Investigate the other planets in our solar system, observe the sun using telescopes, binoculars, and other tools. Captain Kirk would be proud!

DON’T MISS OUT ON THE FUN! REGISTER YOUR KIDS TODAY!

Cool Chemistry Apr 9 – 12, $12 per day

Explore chemistry concepts in engaging and fun ways. In this course, students create and explore such things as crystal gardens, kazoos, gobs of goo, lava cups, fizz-inflators, and much more! Chemistry has never been so much fun!

different theme each day. Enhance your imagination and skills as you unleash your inner Lego builder! All building levels welcomed!

Artistic Math Apr 16 – 19, $12 per day

Generate many creative projects to explore math concepts and build essential skills through art. Learn about math concepts like geometry, measurement, place value, and much more. This class teaches math in a way most kids have never experienced.

Super Saturdays! 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $20 per camp Grades 1 – 8 Innovative Builders Feb 3

Enjoy a day of designing and creating various projects using Legos, K'NEX, wood making materials and more! Students will take home one of their very own creations!

All About the Arts Mar 3

Learn about the most popular art camps: Just Bead It!, Caution: Wet Paint, and Marvelous Mosaics. Students will take home one of their very own creations!

Calling All Scientists Apr 7

Prepare to explore various science experiments using critical thinking and problem solving skills, all while making a mess and having fun!

Kids in the Kitchen May 5

Create fun and yummy recipes inspired by literature, all while practicing math and reading skills and science concepts. Develop good work habits while working in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?

Chef's Delight Apr 23 – 26, $12 per day

This course is sure to be a delightful experience for young chefs. Several educational skills are enhanced as kids share stories, participate in cooking exercises, learn science concepts, and develop good work habits as they work in groups. What better motivator for learning than a good story and fun food?

Duct Tape Dynasty Advanced Apr 30 – May 3, $12 per day

Duct Tape Dynasty goes above and beyond. After students learn the basics in the Duct Tape Dynasty for Beginners, they will apply their skills in the advcanced course. Participants will learn more skills in creating complex duct tape products. This course is for the patient, determined and creative!

WNAC Spring Camp Jan 8 – 30, Feb 7 – 28, Mar 7 – 28, or Apr 4 – 24 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Grades 4 – 6 Mondays! WNAC Members: $40 or $35 for two or more siblings Non-Members: $50 or $45 for two or more siblings

During these three or four days of classes, kids create original artwork and have a great time exploring different mediums and techniques. The registration fee includes all art materials, an art camp t-shirt, and bottled water. Please have your child wear old clothes during the art camp and arrive rested, fed, and ready to make art. Contact 308.632.2226 or thewnac.com for more information!

Rocket Science May 7 – 10, $12 per day

To infinity and beyond! This course is all about space! Learn about the planets, solar system, and what it is like to be an astronaut.

Legos, Legos, Legos May 14 – 17, $12 per day

Are you a master Lego builder? Would you like to be? This course encourages you to explore your creativity and skills. Float boats, race cars, construct cities, and build fortresses. This list is endless! Creations are made based on a

STAY TUNED FOR THE 2018 SPRING CAMPS BROCHURE!

Action Performing Arts Academy

Acting lessons for youth & young adults! $40 per month

Whether or not you pursue a career in acting, the observations and discoveries you make will aide your child in their development as an individual by understanding the necessity of physical play in everyday situations. Students will plan and improvise plays based on personal experience, imagination, literature, and history. They will assume roles, explore personal preferences and meanings, and interact in classroom dramatizations. Students will compare, connect, and incorporate many art forms. This course is an introduction to the basic imaginative skills for the beginning actor. We will explore and implement the cooperative process of acting through scene and monologue performance in conjunction with improvisation and theatre games. This course will help the student explore the key elements of character creation and objective-based acting with the express purpose of discovering and evaluating what it means to be human.

February 3 – 24 March 3 – 24 April 7 – 28 Saturdays! 4th – 6th grade: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 7th – 9th grade: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 10th – 12th grade: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Sponsored by the WNCC Theatre Arts Program & the WNCC Action Theatre Club. We’re not what we say, we are what we do.

ADULT EDUCATION Location & Hours of Operation

The Adult Education program at WNCC focuses on preparing students for a successful future. Preparing for life is more than just earning a diploma or learning to speak English. The Adult Education program aims to provide the tools for greater academic, professional, and personal success. All Adult Education students are enrolled in the new Journey to Success Class, where they will explore career opportunities, identify their dream careers, and create a detailed path to follow as they journey forward. This class is designed to build a strong foundation of problem solving, analytical thinking, and organization skills, as well as teach strategies for producing greater academic success. After completing this course, students move into the appropriate GED classes or English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

Box Butte County

Sheridan County Adult Education

Adult Education

WNCC ALLIANCE CAMPUS 308.763.2018 M – TH * 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. M – TH * 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

(Year-round) 817 N. OAK STREET, GORDON Near Gordon High School 308.635.6770 T * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. W * 10:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m.

Dawes County

Scotts Bluff County Adult Education & GED Classes

GED Classes

(Year-round) WNCC - WILLIAMS BUILDING 308.635.6768 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. M - TH * 1:00 − 3:00 p.m. M - TH * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m.

HEAD START 308.747.2017 M, T * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. T – TH * 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For registration information, call 308.747.2017.

GED Testing

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE 308.635.6770 Testing is once a month on various days. Please call for the most up-to-date schedule.

Adult Education Orientation & Enrollment M & W * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. Adult Education Evening Orientation & Enrollment Call 308.635.6770 for an appointment. Citizenship Classes If you are interested in attending Citizenship Classes, please call 308.635.6770. A minimum of seven people must register in order to hold the classes.

Scotts Bluff County, Cont. NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CAREER CENTER (ONE STOP) (Year-round) 308.635.6770 M - TH * 1:00 − 3:00 p.m.

English Language Acquisition

GUADALUPE RECREATIONAL CENTER 308.635.6770 M - TH * 8:00 a.m. − 12:00 p.m. M, T, TH * 6:00 − 8:00 p.m. W * 5:00 − 7:00 p.m.

GED Testing

JOHN N. HARMS CENTER 308.635.6738 TH * 8:00 a.m. − 5:00 p.m. F * 8:00 a.m. − 4:00 p.m.

*Classroom instruction hours are subject to change.

Cheyenne County Adult Education (Year-round) WNCC SIDNEY CAMPUS 308.254.7458 T - TH * 6:00 − 8:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 308.635.6769 OR EMAIL ADULT EDUCATION@WNCC.EDU.

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Want to share your interests and talents with others?

WE WANT YOU! We’re looking for Community Education instructors to share their interests in photography, arts and crafts, painting, plants and gardening, fishing, traveling ... YOU NAME IT! For more information, or to simply discuss your ideas for a class, call Lori Stromberg at 308.635.6703 or email stromber@wncc.edu to visit about these opportunities.

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD! That’s what you’ll find with our new GOLD CLUB benefits. Even if you are already a WNCC GOLD CLUB member, you will want to complete the new registration because this year with the new GOLD CLUB benefits, you’ll receive a one-time $25.00 voucher that can be used for any non-credit course(s) taken at the Scottsbluff Campus. For more information, visit wncc.edu/bce or call 308.635.6701.

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