summer
youth
2016 classes
Join Us JUNE 6-10
HANDS-ON LEARNING for kids GRADES 1-5
NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER and the INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER
1ST-2ND GRADE CLASSES
Students may sign up for the morning session
(options 1 or 2) and/or the afternoon session (options 3 or 4).
Morning session held at the
Afternoon session held at the
NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER
8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
1:15 to 4:30 P.M.
For students who have completed 1st or 2nd grade, the NRHC will offer two options:
For students who have completed 1st or 2nd grade, ICC will offer two options:
Option 1:
Option 3:
Students will take the following two classes with a break in between:
Students will take the following two classes with a break in between:
Pioneer Living
Olympics
Learn about the pioneers and how they settled this area. Experience what life was like
for a 19th century child by participating in washday, attending classes in a one-room
schoolhouse, making pioneer crafts and playing period games.
Join us as we learn the history of the Olympics and travel to South America to prepare
for this year’s summer games. Students will learn the symbolism and culture behind the
first Olympics while participating in various Olympic games and related craft activities.
Water Wranglers
Music Around the World
This class will focus on our most precious natural resource – water! Students will
make edible aquifers, rain sticks and other crafts as they explore where water comes
from, how it is used and how to conserve it. This class is taught by the High Plains
Underground Water Conservation District.
Explore the history and musical traditions of countries around the world! Students
will experience music from the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America
while creating their own musical instruments and cultural crafts.
Option 2:
Option 4:
Students will take one class for the entire afternoon with a break from 2:45 to 3 P.M.
Students will take one class for the entire morning with a break from 10:20 to 10:40 A.M.
Ranch Art
Saddle up for a week of Western art projects. Students in this class will spend a
full morning each day creating all sorts of Western art projects, including leather
stamping, ranch inspired drawings and paintings, collages and more!
Culture Through Art
Explore cultures of the world through the study and creation of art in India,
Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Students will learn about the cultures of various regions
and create artwork representative of those regions.
3RD-5TH GRADE CLASSES
Students may sign up for the morning session
(options 1 or 2) and/or the afternoon session (options 3 or 4).
Morning session held at the
Afternoon session held at the
NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER
8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
1:15 to 4:30 P.M.
For students who have completed 3rd, 4th or 5th grade,
For students who have completed 3rd, 4th or 5th grade,
the NRHC will offer two options:
the ICC will offer two options:
Option 1:
Option 3:
Students will take the following two classes with a break in between:
Students will take the following two classes with a break in between:
Animal Science
Olympics
In this hands-on class students will learn about meat, ranch animals, food production
and food science. Students will explore careers in animal science, including veterinary
medicine, nutrition, livestock management, and more!
Join us as we learn the history of the Olympics and travel to South America to prepare
for this year’s summer games. Students will learn the symbolism and culture behind the
first Olympics while participating in various Olympic games and related craft activities.
Ranch Wildlife
Music Around the World
From barn owls to bobcats, students will explore an array of wildlife that make their
homes on ranches. Topics will include adaptations, life cycle and habitat. This class is
taught by the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Explore the history and musical traditions of countries around the world! Students
will experience music from the continents of Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America
while creating their own musical instruments and cultural crafts.
Option 2:
Option 4:
Students will take one class for the entire morning with a break from 10:20 to 10:40 A.M.
Students will take one class for the entire afternoon with a break from 2:45 to 3 P.M.
Western Movie Making
Culture Through Art
Lights! Camera! Action! Experience the fun of movie making while learning about
the story of the NRHC structures. Students will write a script, direct and act in a
short film.
Explore cultures of the world through the study and creation of art in India,
Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru. Students will learn about the cultures of various regions
and create artwork representative of those regions.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
REGISTRATION
BEHAVIOR
How can I be sure to get the classes I want?
What are the behavior expectations for students?
The best way is to register as soon as possible. Class size is limited to 15
students and tends to fill up quickly. Registration is handled on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Students are expected to listen carefully and follow instructions, participate
in class activities, respect others, respect property and have fun learning. In
case of a severe behavior problem, we will call and ask you to pick up your
child. At our discretion, your child may be allowed to return the following day.
How can I find out which classes are available?
Registration for all classes will be on the NRHC website
(http://ranchingheritage.org/summer-youth-classes/). Only open
classes will be shown. For further information, please call the NRHC
at 806.742.0498.
REFRESHMENTS
Will a snack be provided during the day?
May I register my child for an older age group?
Yes, a snack will be provided to students in between morning classes at the
NRHC and in between afternoon classes at the ICC. Please make sure staff is
aware of any dietary restrictions.
No. We strictly enforce age requirements. Children must have completed the
grade of the class for which they are registered.
Will a lunch be provided for students during the day?
ACCOMMODATION
Can you accommodate my child with special needs?
We are happy to accommodate children with special needs. Please notify
staff of your child’s needs prior to the first day of classes regarding any
allergies, accessibility concerns, behavioral conditions, or other special needs.
DRESS
No, lunches will not be provided. Students taking afternoon classes at the
ICC will need to bring a sack lunch to eat before they are escorted to the ICC.
ARRIVAL/PICK-UP
Can I drop my child off at the door?
No. An adult should accompany all children in and out of the NRHC and/
or the ICC each day of camp. They are responsible for notifying staff of any
other person picking up their child also.
How should my child dress for SYC?
What if my child is taking classes at both locations?
In comfortable clothes and shoes, dressed to move around, be outside and
possibly get messy.
Children participating in classes at both the NRHC and ICC will be given an
opportunity to eat a sack lunch brought from home from 12:30 to 1:00PM at
the NRHC. After lunch, students will be escorted by NRHC and ICC staff to
the ICC building for afternoon classes.
REGISTRATION INFO
You may register for Summer Youth Classes by mail or online. We do not take
registrations over the telephone.
Online registration for both National Ranching Heritage Center and International
Cultural Center classes can be found on the National Ranching Heritage Center’s
website http://ranchingheritage.org/summer-youth-classes/
All morning classes held between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. will take place at the
National Ranching Heritage Center. All afternoon classes held between 1:15 p.m.
and 4:30 p.m. will take place at the International Cultural Center. There will be a
supervised break in between morning and afternoon classes where students will
receive a snack and be escorted to their next class. Students taking classes at the
NRHC and ICC will have an opportunity to eat a sack lunch and be escorted by NRHC
staff to the ICC.
summer youth
STUDENT INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT neatly)
Student’s Name___________________________________________________
Grade Completed as of May 2016_________________ DOB_________________
Address ________________________________________________________ City _________________________ ST________________ ZIP____________
Illness, allergies or medical conditions to be aware of________________________ ______________________________________________________________
Contact Parent/Guardian____________________________________________
Cell #________________________ Day-time #________________________
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email __________________________________________________________
• Complete one form per child.
• Send completed registration, release form, and a check made payable to
Ranching Heritage Association.
• Tuition for each session is $50. Up to 2 sessions can be taken. Students will be in
their selected classes the entire week of June 6-10.
Alternate Emergency Contact (please list name, number and relationship to student)
______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________
• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition will be returned in the
event the class requested is full. However, class tuition will not be refunded for
failure to attend.
CLASSES
• Students must be either in class or accompanied by an adult when visiting the
NRHC or ICC.
Student recently completed :
Tuition is $50 per session. Registration is complete when fee is paid in full.
____ 1ST OR 2ND GRADE ____ 3RD, 4TH OR 5TH GRADE
MAIL REGISTRATION:
Julie Hodges, Helen DeVitt Jones Director of Education
Please check your morning and/or afternoon selection.
National Ranching Heritage Center
MORNING SESSIONS:
Box 43200
____ OPTION 1 ____ OPTION 2
Lubbock, TX 79409-3200
AFTERNOON SESSIONS:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
____ OPTION 3 ____ OPTION 4
Julie Hodges, NRHC, 806.742.0498, Julie.hodges@ttu.edu
Kelley Coleman, ICC, 806-742-3667, Kelley.coleman@ttu.edu
T-shirt size (youth) please mark one ❐ S ❐ M ❐ L ❐ XL
TOTAL TUITION ENCLOSED: $_______________________________________ RELEASE FORM AND INFORMATION
I, _______________________________, hereby grant Texas Tech University, National Ranching
Heritage Center, Ranching Heritage Association, and International Cultural Center permission to
authorize emergency medical treatment for my child without liability on the part of the University for
such treatment.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date___________________
My child, _________________________________, has the opportunity to participate in Summer
Youth Classes at the National Ranching Heritage Center and the International Cultural Center from
June 6-10, 2016. I agree to assume full responsibility for my child’s safety while participating in said
activity. I, the undersigned, being the legal guardian/parental care, do hereby release, indemnify and
hold harmless Texas Tech University, International Cultural Center, TTUs Board of Regents, University
officers, agents and employees of the NRHC from any and all liability due to injury, damage or death
arising or resulting from any act or omission, express negligence or otherwise, of said Texas Tech
University officers, advisors, agents and employees and the NRHC or any other person or participant
in said activity while attending the activity or while in transit. Venue and jurisdiction shall lie in Lubbock
County, Texas, and be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. I am above the age of 18 and have
read this agreement. I understand and accept its terms, and I sign the same as my own free act.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date___________________
I give the National Ranching Heritage Center and International Cultural Center at Texas Tech
University and the Ranching Heritage Association my unrestricted permission to use pictures and/
or video of my child(ren) in the Ranch Record, on the Web site of the National Ranching Heritage
Center and International Cultural Center in any form of media (print, digital, electronic, broadcast
or otherwise) promoting the Ranching Heritage Association, National Ranching Heritage Center,
and International Cultural Center, such as publicity, event promotion, membership recruitment,
marketing, advertising, or fundraising.
NATIONAL RANCHING HERITAGE CENTER
The National Ranching Heritage Center (NRHC) is a unique museum
and historical park comprised of 49 authentic dwellings and ranch
structures from some of the country’s most historic ranches.
Special programs and exhibits promote education and interest in
ranching history and perpetuate ranching customs. Structures in Foy
Proctor Historical Park have been authentically restored and furnished.
Dating from the late 1780s to the early 1950s, they include: Ranch
homes and headquarters, windmills, dugouts, bunkhouse, one-room school house, depot,
shipping pens, stock cars, locomotive and caboose, blacksmith shop, mail camp, cookhouse,
barns, carriage house and much more.
Your visit to the NRHC will be an opportunity to step back in time and experience the real West.
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL CENTER
The International Cultural Center is a
multi-use facility with two conference
rooms, a 189 seat auditorium, and a Hall
of Nations that can accommodate up
to 200 people. It features constantly
changing art exhibits in three gallery areas
and offers lectures and special programs
free of charge throughout the year.
I waive any right that I may have to inspect and approve the photo and/or video that may be used
now and/or in the future. I waive any right to compensation arising from or related to the use of the
image. I release and agree to hold harmless Texas Tech, its Board of Regents, officers, employees,
NRHC, ICC and RHA officials and staff and/or others for whom or by whom Texas Tech is acting, of
and from any liability related to the use of the picture(s).
I certify that I am at least 18 years of age (or if under 18 years of age, that I am joined herein by my
parent or legal guardian) and that this release is signed voluntarily.
Child’s Name ______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date___________________
Relationship to Minor _________________________________ Date___________________
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Housed within the International Cultural Center, the K-12 Global Education Outreach
unit broadens cultural understanding, promotes good will among culture groups through
educational experiences, and encourages the pursuit of higher education through Texas
Tech University. These interactive cultural programs are provided to community groups
and school children throughout the South Plains region.
• Complete one form per child.
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MAIL REGISTRATION
The ICC is located south of the Museum
of Texas Tech University on 4th Street
and Indiana Ave. Take Indiana Ave.
south from 4th Street, then left at
the light on 7th Street. The ICC is the
beautiful building with the large metal
world globe in front.
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• Students must be either in class or accompanied by an adult when
visiting the NRHC or ICC.
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INDIANA
• Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition will be
returned in the event the class requested is full. However, class
tuition will not be refunded for failure to attend.
The NRHC is located on the Texas
Tech University at 3121 4th Street,
just east of Indiana Avenue.
QUAKER
• Tuition for each session is $50. Up to 2 sessions can be taken.
Students will be in their selected classes the entire week of
June 6-10.
UNIVERSITY
• Send completed registration, release form and a check made
payable to Ranching Heritage Association.
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