Inspiration
Spoken Here!
Welcome!
Kids College is our summer enrichment series which offers
unique workshops for rising 2nd – 12th graders that are designed
to teach new skills, develop new interests and hobbies, and
explore future career opportunities.
Included in this brochure are all the program descriptions with
dates, times and ages. Please read everything thoroughly as you
make selections, and carefully complete all the necessary
paperwork. Many of our programs have limited enrollment, and
applications are processed according to the date they are
received.
PLEASE NOTE: We have courses that will be held OFFSITE…
not at the Workforce Center… for some classes, you are to take your child to the offsite location and pick them
up there. For others, the Kids College shuttle will be available to students. All those courses are well-marked in
the catalog, so please make sure you and your child know where their favorite classes are going to be held and
how they are going to get there!
If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Kids College office at 757-569-6700 for
assistance. Thank you for your interest in Kids College and we look forward to another outstanding, fun-filled summer!
See you this summer!
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Arts and Expression (pages 5-7)
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Hobbies and Interests (pages 9-12)
Art Unleashed!
Awesome Arts and Crafts
Gourd-jus Birdhouses
Gourd-jus Ornaments
Just Bead It!
Krazy Krafts
Reader’s Theatre
Story “Sparks”: Creative Writing & Storytelling
The Next American Idol
Tie Dye TaDa!
Career Exploration (page 8)
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From Mind to Body: Introduction to Fashion Design
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Backyard History: The Civil War
Backyard History: The Cold War
Balloon Art
Cake Madness!
Chess I & II
Handspeak (Introduction to American Sign Language)
Hooked on Fishing
Junior Master Gardeners Camp: Making Every Day an Earth Day
Myths, Monsters and Muses
Renaissance Camp
Safe Sitter Certification
Self-Defense for Kids
Walk Like an Egyptian
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Kayak Kids
o Pond Paddle I & II
o Intro to River Paddling
o Rollin’ on the River
o Paddles and Paths
Symbol Key:
Field Trip
Bring Your
Lunch
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (pages 13-14)
Parents are to deliver
students to the offsite
location, not the
Workforce Center
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BrainSTEMs
Eyes on the Skies
Fossil Finders
Junk Wars
PIXELS (Processing Images Xtremely Exciting Life Skill)
Secret Agent Lab
Venture into Computer Programming
What’s Buggin’ You?
Student Success (page15 - 16)
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Courses will be held at the Regional Workforce
Development Center
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
Unmasking Middle School Success Series
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Reality Fairs
Special Partnership Programs (pages 17-18)
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Junior Tennis Camps
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Rawls Museum Arts
Entering Grades
2-12
Entering
Grades
3-12
2-4
10 and Under Tennis
3-5
Walk Like an Egyptian
2-5
Art Unleashed!
3-6
Balloon Art
Eyes on the Skies
Fossil Finders
Junior Master Gardening
Camp
2-6
Secret Agent Lab
2-12
Awesome Arts & Crafts
Chess I & II
Gourd-jus Bird Houses
Gourd-jus Ornaments
Intro to River Paddling
Paddles & Paths
Pond Paddle I & II
Reader’s Theatre
Entering Grades
4-12
Entering Grades
5-12
4–5
“Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?” Reality
Fair
5-7
Tweener Tennis
Krazy Krafts
4-6
Junk Wars
5-8
Cake Madness
3-7
Backyard History: The Civil
War
Myths, Monsters &
Muses
Hooked on Fishing!
4-8
Backyard History: The
Cold War
Entering
Grades
6-12
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Unmasking Middle
School Math
Unmasking Middle
School Science
Unmasking Middle
School Social Studies
3-8
Self-Defense for Kids
Story Sparks!
3-9
Renaissance Camp
4-10
From Mind to Body:
Intro to Fashion Design
6-8
BrainSTEMs
What's Buggin' You?
Just Bead It!
4-12
PIXELS: Processing
Images Xtremely
Exciting Life Skill
Venture into Computer
Programming
9-12
Varsity Tennis
Unmasking Middle
School Reading
Unmasking Middle
School Study/Survival
Skills
3-12
Handspeak
Entering Grades
9-12
JV Tennis
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Art & Expression
Career Exploration
Hobbies & Interest
6-12
Friday Fun Days
Science,
Technology,
Engineering &
Math
Student Success
Rollin’ on the River
The Next American Idol
Safe Sitter
Tie Dye TaDa!
“Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?” Reality
Fair
Special
Partnerships
Art Unleashed!
Dates:
The Arts & Expression
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Session I: July 8
Session II: July 15
Session III: July 22
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 2nd - 5th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
Gourd-jus Bird Houses
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Little artists will have fun jumping from one unexpected project
to the next. Children will get to try out different drawing and
painting mediums, learn tips, tricks, and techniques in a variety
of subject matter! So come explore and discover your favorite
way to express your inner art muse! This is a one day class that
will be offered three times during Kids College 2013. VERY
LIMITED SPACE! So register today!
Session I
Dates:
Times:
June 21
9:00a – 12:00p
Session II
Dates:
Times:
July 1
1:00p – 4:00p
Ages:
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Instructor: Robyn Robertson
Tuition:
$30
Learn basic brush strokes while painting on a natural gourd.
Leave with a beautiful and functional birdhouse to decorate
your backyard or porch. An extreme home makeover for
your bird families!
Awesome Arts & Crafts
Dates:
Session I: July 15 – 19
Session II: July 22 - 26
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Anne Marie Semple
$95
Calling all crafters! We’re heating up the glue guns and
sharpening up our scissors! Join us for a week of awesome
crafting projects ranging from creative wreaths, greeting cards,
picture flowerpots, coasters and much more! There will be a
different series of crafts projects each week, so get your crafty
groove on and sign up for both weeks!
Gourd-jus Ornaments
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 26
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Robyn Robertson
$30
Learn basic brush strokes while painting on a miniature
natural gourd. We will paint adorable snowmen,
gingerbread men or Santa Claus ornaments for your
Christmas tree or miniature birdhouses that you can enjoy all
year long.
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Just Bead It!
The Arts & Expression
Dates:
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Readers’ Theater
June 17, June 19, and June 21
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Jennifer Dreibelbis
$50
Dates:
Times:
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During this class, students will learn
wire-wrapping and other jewelry
making and beading techniques. Each
student will create a beaded bracelet,
necklace, and earrings, as well as a
beaded bookmark and a wirewrapped sea glass pendant.
Want to be in a stage play without having to memorize all
those pesky lines? Why not try Reader’s Theatre?! It’s is a fun
and effective plan way to “play” and improve reading skills!
Students put on mini-plays without having to memorize their
scripts. This format is the solution for turning “reading into
recreation” and is an exciting workshop for anyone with a
“dramatic” desire to succeed. All you need is a willingness to
try, a sense of humor, a good imagination and a sense of
adventure!
Students must wear comfortable
clothes and close-toed shoes with
socks. Students will be asked to
provide a minimum set of
props/costumes for the
performance at the end of the class
(e.g., a colored t-shirt or maybe a
hat). All students will attend the
performances at the end-of-class
Summer Showcase Spectacular (performances open to the
public).
Krazy Krafts
Dates:
Session I: July 2
Session II: July 8
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 3rd – 6th graders
Dana Jones
$25
June 24 – 26, July 8 – 10, July 15 – 17, July 22 - 26
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Dr. Renee Huff
$199
Calling all crafty kids! Do you have a lot of stuff cluttering the
house that you have no idea what to do with? Why not make
some “krazy krafts” with all that lovely clutter? Come be a "krazy
krafter" and reuse what some people call trash and turn it into
beautiful treasures!
Story Sparks: Creative Writing and Storytelling
Dates:
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Tuition:
August 1
8:30a-12:30p
Rising 4th – 8th graders
Patti Watkinson & Rachel Hancock
$25
Do you want to write a story but not sure where to start? This
workshop will spark” your imagination and show you how to
get your inspiration from history, art, books, magazines, etc.
Share stories with the group; learn about organizations and
websites where you can share your work and find more
inspiration. Come and find your creative spark and release
your inner author and storyteller!
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The Next American Idol
The Arts & Expression
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Tie Dye Ta-Da!!
June 17 – 19, July 1 - 3, July 15 – 17, July 22 - 26
9:00a- 12:00p
Rising 2nd - 12th graders
Dr. Renee Huff
$199
Session I
Dates:
Times:
Session II
Dates:
Times:
Calling all performers!! Experience the spotlight while working
with a professional vocal/theater coach to help hone your
talents! This multi-week workshop will have a master class
environment, meaning that each performer/act will have an
opportunity to work with the instructor one-on-one. You’ll learn
about stage presence, movement, audition etiquette, diction,
voice, target audiences and style. Don’t miss this awesome
chance-of-a-lifetime!
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 20
9:00a – 12:00p
A Kids
College
Favorite!
June 28
1:00p -4:00p
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Robyn Robertson
$25
Students will learn the basics techniques of tie dying as well as
explore the techniques for creating different designs. Join us…
it’s going to be groovy! NOTE: All participants should bring a
light-colored T-shirt to dye.
Special Requirements:
Every participant needs to bring a memorized song, dance or
theatrical monologue to the first day of class. Please bring your
prepared musical accompaniment on CD or two copies of your
monologue speech. Mark your materials clearly with your name
and selection title. Students must wear comfortable clothing, no
open-toed shoes, small jewelry worn (if any), hair pulled back
and an optimistic attitude. All participants will participate
and/or attend the Summer Showcase Spectacular
(performances open to the public).
Early Bird Special: Register by June 3
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Thanks to our 2013 Kids College
Community Partners!
From Mind to Body: Introduction to Fashion Design
Dates:
Session I: July 22 – July 26
Session II: July 29 – August 2
Times:
9:00a– 12:00p
Ages:
Rising 4th – 10th graders
Instructor: Edna Rogers & Leovinica Bradley
Tuition:
$119
Career Exploration
Are you the next Tommy Hilfiger or Calvin Kline? Coco
Chanel or Donna Karan? From bags to dresses to accessories,
experience the life of a true fashionista! Whether you've
sewn before, or have never even threaded a needle, this is
the place to learn new skills! Every student works on their
own choice of projects (bags, shirts, shorts, dresses, skirts,
etc.) at their own pace and is taught skills to advance their
design and sewing knowledge. Sewing machines and all
materials will be provided (but students are welcome to
bring their own machine or favorite fabric, if desired). Come
meet successful area male and female fashion designers and
learn how they take their ideas and turn them into fashion!
Students will design their own one-of-a-kind
clothes/accessories and then show off their glamorous
creations on the catwalk in an exciting fashion show on our
final day of class.
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Backyard History: The Civil War
Hobbies and Interests
Dates:
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Balloon Art
July 17
9:00a – 4:00p
Rising 3rd – 7th graders
IOW County Museum Staff
$25*
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
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Walk in the footsteps of the men who
fought in the war that pit brother
against brother. Explore Fort Boykin
and Fort Huger and learn about the
various folks in a Civil War unit:
soldiers, cavalry, cooks, and drummers.
Explore the Civil War artifacts in the
museum and make your own Civil War drum. You may even
meet a soldier who can tell you what it was really like to fight in
the War between the States. This workshop is offered in special
partnership with Isle of Wight County Museum.
A Kids
College
Favorite!
POP goes the weasel! Learn the art of
making animals and various shapes using ordinary balloons.
Making sculptures out of balloons does require a little bit of
skill and creativity, but it is very simple and fun to learn.
Cake Madness!!
Dates:
Session I: June 25 & 27
Session II: July 9 & July 11
Session III: July 29 & July 31
Times:
9:00a – 1:00p
Ages:
Rising 5th – 8th graders
Instructor: Lesley Brown & Shuvonne Berry
Tuition:
$60
Open your mind to endless possibilities with cakes!
Never have another boring round cake again. Come
learn the skills that can take your cakes beyond your
wildest dreams! All you need is your imagination!
Backyard History: The Cold War
Dates:
Times:
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July 25
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 3rd – 6th graders
Pat the Clown
$20
July 19
9:00a – 4:00p
Rising 4th – 8th graders
IOW County Museum Staff
$25*
At the conclusion of World War II,
tension existed between the Soviet Union
and the democratic counties of the West.
This tension, or Cold War, continued
until the collapse of the Soviet Union in
1991. Did you know that Nike Park in
Carrollton was once a Nike-Ajax missile
base? Step back in time while never
leaving your backyard to learn how this recreational area played
a role in our coastal defense during this important time in our
country’s rich history. We’ll discuss Cold War pop culture
(movies, books, games) and create your own Cold War – era
inspired monster! This workshop is offered in special
partnership with Isle of Wight County Museum.
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Chess I
Dates:
Hobbies and Interests
Chess II
Junior Master Gardening Camp:
Making Every Day an Earth Day
Session I: June 17, 19, 24, 26
Session II: July 1, 3, 8, 10
Dates:
Times:
July 15, 17, 22, 24
2:00p – 5:00p
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Justin Armstrong
$60
Dates:
Times:
June 17 – June 21
9:00a – 1:00p
A Kids
College
Favorite
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Ages:
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Instructor: Western Tidewater Master Gardeners
Tuition:
$25*
Queen to rook one. Knight to king four.
Checkmate! Chess is a classic game full of strategy, tension, and
excitement that can even improve your problem-solving and
math skills. Come and begin an adventure of a lifetime!
Through field trips and classroom activities, you will
learn how your actions can help or harm the environment.
The class will focus on healthy soils, clean air and water, and
the value of plants in our daily lives. This workshop is
offered in partnership with Western Tidewater Master
Gardeners.
Handspeak (Beginner American Sign Language)
Myths, Monsters & Muses
So you're ready to learn sign language! You can learn American
Sign Language (ASL). ASL is a visual gestural language and is
considered to be the 3rd most used language in the US. Signing
is a useful skill that can open up a whole new world of
relationships and understanding for you.
Zeus and the other gods have summoned you to Mt. Olympus
to be struck by knowledge of Greek, Roman, and other
mythologies. Athena will work with you on many crafts. The
Olympians invite you to join them in some games and Momus
(goddess of writing) may help you write your own myth.
Don’t be like Epimetheus (god of excuses). Begin your own
odyssey today and explore the realm of world mythology.
Dates:
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July 2
1:00p – 4:00p
Rising 3rd – 12th graders
Robyn Robertson
$20
Hooked on Fishing!
Dates:
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Tuition:
July 23
8:00a – 2:30p
Rising 3rd – 7th graders
Dr. Alan Harris
$30
There’s no better way to learn to fish than
putting your line in the water with Cap’n Alan!
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Join his crew of energetic anglers and enjoy a day of
fishing on the lower James River. Pier admission, tackle,
bait, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.
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July 29 - 31
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 4th – 6th graders
Lisa Kardos
$60
Renaissance Camp
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Self –Defense for Kids
July 9 – July 11
8:30a-12:30p
Rising 3rd – 9th graders
Patti Watkinson and the Southampton County
Renaissance Faire
$60
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Hobbies and Interests
iNTERInterestsHobbies and
Interests
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Master Barrett Crook will be teaching
children a combination of techniques
from Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu,
Muy Thai, Hapkido and Jujitsu as well
as crime prevention and awareness.
The class is designed to teach students
to recognize and avoid dangerous
situations as well as how to defend
against attacks.
Come all knights and fair maidens to a
week of festivities like no other! Travel
to a long forgotten age of mystery and
adventure with living history
demonstrations and medieval artists.
Enjoy sword, steel and archery games,
learn about heraldry and create your
own coat of arms, and join all the
merrymakers at the end of the week
for a feast at High Table! Join the quest
for mythic fun today!
Walk Like an Egyptian
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Safe Sitter Certification
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Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 29, July 31, August 2, 5, 7, & 9
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 3rd – 8th graders
Barrett Crook
$60
July 26
9:00a - 4:00p
Rising 6th - 12th graders
Dorothy Bryant
$70
August 5 – August 7
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 3rd – 5th graders
Lisa Kardos
$60
Travel back in time to Ancient Egypt in search of the
treasures of King Tut. Be prepared to unlock the key to secret
ancient writings! Experience ancient burial rituals! Search
the ruins for fragments of ancient life! Beware of the dangers
that lie ahead. You will have all of the facts about ancient
Egypt “wrapped” up after you take this class!
The best babysitter is a SAFE SITTER! SAFE SITTER
is a medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches boys
and girls how to handle emergencies when caring for
children. SAFE SITTERS learn what to do when a child
stops breathing or chokes, safety for the sitter, how to
call for emergency help, babysitting business skills,
basic child care skills (diapering, feeding, etc.), and how
to entertain children and keep them safe. Students will
take a “walking field trip” to the Children’s Center to
practice their new skills with infants through school age
children.
Early Bird Special: Register by June 3
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Kayak Kids
The Kids College Shuttle
service to the tour sites will
depart from and return to
the Workforce Development
Center.
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Times:
8:30a – 12:30p
Ages:
Rising 2nd – 12th Graders
Instructor: Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides
Tuition:
$30
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Pond Paddle I
June 18
July 2
July 9
July 30
Intro to River Paddling
Prerequisite: None
Leisurely paddle around a local mill pond. Learn the basics and
paddle at your own pace. Great for nature lovers and beginners.
We generally cover 2.5-3 miles in this session.
Pond Paddle II
Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle I or equivalent experience
Kayak Kids
Pond Paddle I and Pond Paddle II
Sessions are held at the same time as Pond Paddle I. The group
will be split according to ability. We will further discuss how to
paddle more efficiently and how to “fall out” and get back into
your boat on your own accord.
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd – 12th Graders
Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides
$40
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
June 20
July 11
July 23
August 6
Rollin’ on the River
Intro to River Paddling
Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle I and II
Learn about river currents, obstacles, and safety on the river.
This trip will cover 2.5 miles on the Nottoway. Location may vary
due to river conditions.
Rollin’ on the River
Pre-requisite: Intro to River Paddling
Five Mile River Trip on the Nottoway. Pack a lunch! This
trip will travel from Courtland to Cypress Bridge, or
Cypress Bridge to the new Hercules Boat ramp, depending on
river conditions. This trip will require a little bit of stamina!
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8:30a – 2:00p
Rising 2nd – 12th Graders
Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides
$50
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
June 27
July 16
July 25
August 1
Paddles and Paths
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Paddles and Paths
8:30a – 4:30p
Rising 2nd – 12th Graders
Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides
$65
Session 1: June 25
Session 2: July 18
Session 3: August 8
Prerequisite: Rollin’ on the River
This 8-10 mile trip will take you to see some of our
favorite spots, either on the Nottoway or the Blackwater
Rivers. We will explore areas such as the Pine Barrens Nature
Preserve (depending on river conditions). Paddlers will be
hiking so wear appropriate footwear (river shoes, tennis
shoes that can get wet, etc. NO FLIP FLOPS!) This trip requires
A LOT of stamina, so be ready!
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BrainSTEMs
Fossil Finders
Dates: Session I: July 22nd – 26th
Session II: August 5th – 9th
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
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1:00p – 4:00p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Diann Cooper
$90
June 24 & June 26
8:30a – 12:30p (6/24); 8:30a – 4:00p (6/26)
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
Ever wanted to go on your own fossil finding adventure?
After spending a half-day learning how to identify fossils,
how fossils are preserved, and even making our own
“modern” fossil, we will spend a day in the field on our own
fossil adventure. The field trip will be along the banks of the
James River in Surry, VA, where we will comb the beaches for
fossil finds, and learn about how we can interpret the past
through studying fossils.
Ever wonder how a fulcrum works?
How plants know when to flower?
Join all your “brainy” friends for an exciting week of experiments,
team building, problem-solving and fun! Work together to solve
the puzzles of science, technology, engineering and math using
the most powerful computer in the world – your own brain!
Eyes on the Skies
Dates:
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Instructor:
Tuition:
August 7 & 8
8:30a – 12:30p (8/7); 8:30a – 4:00p (8/8)
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
Want to learn more about weather and astronomy? We’ll spend
a half-day on campus watching the skies, and learning about
weather with some hands-on activities and experiments. Then
we’ll spend a day in the “field” visiting a local weather channel
and a planetarium.
Junk Wars: Found Object Engineering
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Tuition:
July 23
9:00a – 2:00p
Rising 4th – 6th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$40
Put your engineering skills to work! Who knows what you
can build with commonly found objects? Your goal will be to
work with a team to re-purpose objects found in your “junk
box” into great works of engineering marvel. With a lot of
creativity and some engineering principles, you and your
team will create, innovate, and test your creative solutions.
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PIXELS (Processing Images Xtremely Exciting Life Skill)
Venture into Computer Programming
From major motion pictures (think Nemo), to hand-held
smartphones and flat screen
televisions, to CAT scans and MRIs,
digital images are EVERYWHERE!
Learn to capture, modify, design, and
analyze digital images using freely
available software. Make custom
greeting cards, create silly web pics,
and determine whether or not a
tumor is operable using tools readily
at your disposal. Feel free to bring
your own digital camera if you have
one… loaner cameras will be available during this session. This
workshop is offered in partnership with the Southampton
County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Let's face it. Millions of people are
spending hours and hours playing
computer games, a multi-billion
dollar industry. Military and medical
fields are full of computer
technologies. You'd best be on your
way to get on-board. In this class,
you will use a scripting language to
design and program your own
computer game. Learn the bits,
bytes, and basics that can jumpstart
you into a promising career path.
This workshop is offered in
partnership with the Southampton County office of
Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 22
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 4th – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$20
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
What’s Buggin’ You?
Secret Agent Lab
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 30
9:00a – 5:00p
Rising 4th – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$25
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 8 – July 12
9:00a - 12:00p
Rising 2nd - 6th graders
Mad Science of Hampton Roads
$135
July 25
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 3rd – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$20
They're creepy. They're crawly. They're
bitey. They're millions strong and an
essential part of life on earth. There are
more different kinds of insects in the world
than all other living things combined. Some
are so small that we need a microscope to
see them and others are so large they
won't fit in a coffee can. Join us in
discovering how to identify, collect,
display, and present information about
insects (and other select arthropods) and learn about the
economic and ecological importance of these crawly critters.
This workshop is offered in partnership with the
Southampton County office of Virginia Cooperative
Extension.
Focus on the science of forensics in this
hands-on look at crime scenes. Identify and collect evidence,
from fingerprints to tracks to trash! Recreate the scene of a
crime using clues and detailed observations. Become a super
sleuth and learn clever ways of performing tasks in the hands-on
view of the science that spies use. From decoding messages to
metal detectors and night vision, campers will have the
opportunity to check out spy equipment and discover the
technological tools of detection. This workshop offered in
partnership with Mad Science of Hampton Roads.
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Unmasking Middle School Science
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 16
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th graders
Carrie Johnson
$25
It's elementary, my dear! Worried about 6th grade science?
We'll help you make the connection to what you've been
learning in grades K-5.
Unmasking Middle School Social Studies
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Student Success
UNMASKING MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUCCESS SERIES
Who? What? When? Where? HUH?! Learn how to organize a
couple hundred years’ worth of information to make
remembering details child's play.
Going from the “senior” class at the elementary school to the
“new kids on the block” can be both exciting and scary for
rising 6th graders… but what if, before they went, these preteens had access to a crystal ball that would reveal some of
the secrets of this new world? And what if they were able to
get a head-start on that middle school homework?
Unmasking Middle School Study/Survival Skills
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Unmasking Middle School Math
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 25
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th graders
Carrie Johnson
$25
August 6
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th and 7th graders
Carrie Johnson
$25
What does it REALLY mean if a teacher says your homework
is "to study?" What is the best way to take notes? Will I have
enough time between classes to go to the restroom? My
locker? How do I open a lock?! All of these questions
answered ... And more!
Integers, Quadrants, Absolute Values, Oh My! Don't feel
intimidated by middle school math. Come in and learn how to
tame some of the topics you'll face in 6th grade.
Unmasking Middle School Reading
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 30
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th graders
Carrie Johnson
$25
Series Discount
All 5 sessions for
$99!
July 9
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th graders
Carrie Johnson
$25
If you register for all five
classes in the Unmasking
Middle School Success
Series, you’ll save more
than $25!
That’s like getting one of
the classes FREE!
6th grade is going to step it up a notch... But don't let the
new vocabulary leave you in the dark. This session will light
the way for a successful start in reading and writing.
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So What is a Reality Fair, Anyway?
An important goal of credit unions is to provide financial
education to their members in order to help them better
manage their money on a day-to-day basis as well as direct
funds to savings for the future. How to budget, how to look for
the best prices, how to stay out of or at least manage debt—it’s a
learning process that all of us have gone through. With the
products and services that credit unions offer, members can
take steps to control their financial lives not only for today, but
also for tomorrow. An excellent way to accomplish this is to
help our youth understand the workings of earning and
spending, budgeting, and saving. Developing financial
understanding at an early age instills good financial habits to
carry throughout a lifetime.
Student Success
“Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Reality Fair
Session I
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
August 6
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 4th – 5th graders
Ann Crusenberry & BFCU Staff
$10
Session II
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
August 8
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 6th – 12th graders
Ann Crusenberry & BFCU Staff
$10
The Reality Fair is a hands-on experience in which students,
after identifying their career choice and starting salaries, are
provided a budget sheet requiring them to live within their
monthly salary while paying for
basics such as housing, utilities,
transportation, clothing, and
food. And some not-so-basics
like entertainment and travel.
Along the way there are many
temptations for additional
spending, and students must
learn to balance their wants and
needs to potentially live on their
own. After they have visited the
various booths covering
components of independent
living, students will balance
their budget, and then sit down
with a financial counselor to review their standing. The Reality
Fair is a unique opportunity for each student to experience
some of the financial challenges they will face when they start
life on their own.
Have you ever wanted to gaze into a crystal ball and see what it
will be like when you are all grown up? Do you want to be the
next Lebron James, RG III, or Jimmy Johnson? Do you dream to
be an astronaut with NASA or a doctor that heals the sick? Do
you think it would be great to be just like your favorite teacher?
Where will you live… what will you drive… where will you go to
college? Come experience a “reality” fair to see how you can
become a millionaire! This workshop offered in partnership
with Bronco Federal Credit Union.
We thank Bronco Federal Credit Union for
providing this excellent opportunity for our
Kids College students!
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Junior Tennis Camps
Instructor: Ken Cussick, USPTA Professional
Sponsored by Western Tidewater Tennis Association
Location: Cypress Cove County Club
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
June 17 – June 21
July 8 – July 12
August 5 – August 9
Pick-up &
Drop Off at
Location!!
Friday Fun Days
Practice, Lunch, Compete
Dates:
Special Partnership Programs
All ages and levels may be adjusted by the tennis professional
according to the student’s desires, goals and abilities. Classes
run Monday through Friday. Rainouts will be made up the
following week or according to the student’s schedule.
Session I:
Session II:
Session III:
June 28
July 19
August 2
Pick-up &
Drop Off at
Location!!
Times:
9:00a - 4:00p
Tuition: $35 (includes cost of lunch)
Location: Cypress Cove Country Club
10 and Under Tennis
Ages:
7 – 10 years old
Times:
8:00a – 10:00a
Tuition:
$50
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for
learning tennis. This approach is designed to bring
kids into the game by utilizing short/light racquets,
soft/slow balls, shorter court dimensions, lower
nets, and modified scoring, all tailored to age and
size. Within the first hours of stepping onto the
court, they are actually playing the game, rallying
with one another, moving around and having FUN!
Daily Schedule
9:00a – 12:00p
12:00p -1:00p
1:00p – 4:00p
Drills and competitive games
Lunch at the Club
Mini-tournament
Open to Tweeners, JV, and Varsity
players only!
Tweener Tennis
Ages:
11 – 13 years old
Times:
8:00a – 11:00a
Tuition:
$75
In this introduction to full match play, participants develop
consistency and comfort in hitting the ball, learning fun drills
with a game-based approach.
Junior Varsity/ Varsity Tennis
Ages:
14 years old and up
Times:
10:00a – 1:00p
Tuition:
$75
This camp will focus on the physical and mental training
necessary to prepare the athlete for high school and
tournament competition.
Students should wear tennis shoes and
sunscreen. Loaner rackets will be provided if
necessary and rackets will be available for sale.
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Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Special Partnership Programs
Kids College is proud to be partnering with the
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts in promoting
their Kids Arts College this summer. From
fantastic workshops to fabulous movies,
the Suffolk Center has it all!
Summer Art Camps
Session 1: July 8-12
Come on a Safari
Session 2: August 5-9
Journey through Asia
Ages 5-8 at 9am-11:30pm
Ages 9-12 at 12:30-3pm
Tuition: $50 (RMA Members)
$60 (Non-RMA Members)
Come create with fabulous teacher, Jill Tiderman,
and have a blast while learning new skills! We
will explore many fun mediums, draw inspiration
from other cultures, and learn about famous
artists of the past. Fun rules the day!
To register or for more information on these
classes, contact Rawls Museum Arts
(757) 653-0754 or fax (757) 653-0341
www.rawlsarts.com
To find out more about what’s going on
at the Suffolk Center, go to
www.suffolkcenter.org and check out all
their camps and classes… and more! For
more information and to register call
(757)923-0003
All classes are held at the Education Outreach
Building at the Rawls Museum Arts campus at
22376 Linden Street, Courtland, VA 23837.
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