2013 SEEK Class Schedule - Laramie County Community College

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<strong>Class</strong> Descriptions 3-D Art – Nicolette Roccaro Explore the world of three-dimensional art! Each day will be filled with a unique 3-D activity. You won’t just sculpt with clay, but it will also be fired so you will take home a finished piece. Transform old trash into brand new creations, and sculpt wonders with polymer clay. You will make one of those wacky-waving-inflatable-arm-guys that you see outside the car sales lots! You will be surprised with more fun 3-D activities. Abstract Madness! – Janelle Charterina Find the Picasso in you and explore the endless possibilities of abstract art. Using watercolor paints, oil pastels, wire and more, watch as your art comes to life. From paintings to sculptures, discover the energy of wild colors, crazy shapes and fun designs. Come join the fun and madness of abstract art! All About Dinosaurs – Marie Havel Did you ever wonder what the earth was like when dinosaurs lived Maybe you have even wondered how big dinosaurs were or what they ate. Join us as we discover the world of dinosaurs! We will learn many things about them as well as make our own fossils, compare our size to a dinosaur, and more! Allons-y a Paris! (Let’s Go to Paris!) – Paula Egan-Wright It’s a thrilling Paris fantasy trip! Explore landmarks, create souvenirs, savor pastries and sing French songs. Monday, enjoy a “plane ride” followed by treats in a cafe and creation of souvenir hats. Tuesday, explore Notre Dame Cathedral, make a gargoyle, scrounge spooky catacombs and meet a mysterious chocolate maker. Wednesday, have your portrait drawn while you paint. Thursday, race a boat in the Luxembourg Garden, have a puppet show and savor Italian ice. Friday, a shopping spree (tattoos and hair dye) on the Avenue des Champs Elysees. Aqua Adventure – Kristi Sullivan Splash into summer with fun water activities! Explore the science of water with hands-on experiments. Create rain sticks, sea creatures, snowflakes, and other water crafts, then be prepared to get wet with exciting water games. Bring your swimsuit and a towel every day. Archery & Marksmanship 101 – Brandon Gettman Kids will learn to shoot a bow with the BASIC method, as an Olympic archer would shoot. We will shoot with recurve style bows. Shoot like Legolas or Katniss Everdeen! Come join in the fun! Basic Skills for Soccer – Jose Arenas Do you love to play soccer Are you a new player or have you already learned a few tricks In this class we will cover the basic skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting. You will also learn some neat moves and fun games. Basketball Skills – Vince Gibson Are you new to basketball Have you already been playing but want to get better In this class you will learn how to shoot, dribble, pass, rebound and play defense. We will also play small sided games and regular games to put these skills to use. Build It! – Janelle Charterina Are you a Lego master or do you simply love building and designing new things Develop your abilities as a creator. Examine what the world would look like if built with LegoSkyscrapers and high rises to the store around the corner, whether real or fantasy, join us and explore the endless possibilities of Legos! Cooking – JoEllen Cline Stir up some fun while learning in the kitchen. Exploring kitchen safety and healthy eating habits will start us off to a yummy beginning. Create beverages, snacks, salads and more. Some of the foods include fruit smoothies, edible racing cars, funny bunny salad and volcano meatballs. Take home the recipe book and treat your family! Creature Clinic – Shani Stapleton Get your vet coats on! We are going to treat and care for our pets in this fun and exciting class. We will do art projects, read books and treat our pets to the best medical care. Kids will get hands-on, fun learning about what vets do for animals! CrossFit Kids – Chris Hall Do you like to climb trees, jump, run, swing, crawl, and move around Do you like games, do you love snacks, do you love sports Do you wish you were more active Every day we will learn a fun movement such as “Angry Gorillas,” “Laser Squats,” and “Holding up the Sky”! We will also practice somersaults, log rolls, and use a balance beam. The main focus will be having fun and playing games like Dodgeball, Tag, and more. We will also make a tasty, healthy snack each day! CrossFit Kids Jr. – Chris Hall CrossFit Kids certified trainer and owner of the CrossFit Frontier gym in Cheyenne is excited for the first year of CrossFit Kids Jr. in <strong>SEEK</strong>! Kids, do you like to climb trees, jump, run, swing, crawl, and move all around Do you like games, do you love snacks, do you love sports Do you wish you were more active If you answered yes to any of these questions then this class is for you. Every day we will learn a fun movement, practice gymnastics, do a workout of the day (WOD) and make a healthy, tasty snack. CrossFit Kids Pre-Teen – Chris Hall Do you wan to get better at sports, running, jumping, become stronger, faster, more flexible, make and eat healthy and tasty snacks Every day we will learn a fun movement like “Split Jumps,” “Partner Burpees,” “Wall Balls” and many more. We will also practice gymnastics skills like “Handstand Walks,” “Frog Stands,” “L-Sits” and many more. We will also do a workout of the day (WOD) and make and eat a healthy, tasty snack. We will not only practice skills, test skills, and exercise while playing games, but we will also learn teamwork skills working together on TEAM WORKOUTS. Dig In, The Art and Science of Plants – Aimee Sommers Explore the world of plants with art and activities. We will be making terrariums, soil painting, making fairy gardens or troll playgrounds and much more! Come learn about plants through fun and crafts! Discover Aviation – Marie Havel Birds fly, why can’t we Come learn about air, how airplanes fly and how jet engines work as we discover the world of aviation. Learn about the different parts of an airplane and build your own. Experiment with air and how it helps the airplane fly. Find out about the history of aviation and how it has changed throughout the years. Do-It-Yourself Mad Scientist – Nicolette Roccaro Become a Mad Scientist! Each day is filled with several scientific activities that you can do yourself. Make a bouncy ball out of an egg, make oobleck, homemade ice cream, rock candy and more. You will compete with your classmates to see who can build the best boat and strongest bridge. All activities will be done by YOU and most can be repeated at home to show off to your friends. Drawing, Cartooning, and Comic Strips – Chris Hall, published cartoonist Do you like to doodle Do you get in trouble for drawing at school Do you like to laugh Do you like cartoons or comic strips In this class, we will watch clips of cartoons, read samples of comic strips, and use these to discuss basic and popular drawing techniques. We will also learn how cartoonists use humor and make things funny. We will learn to draw cartoons and create a funny comic strip or two before the end of the week. You can be experienced or a beginner. Either way you will improve the way you draw cartoons.
Dynamic Design – Donna Dundon Explore the realm of 2D and 3D design! Who says you can’t have a great time with math With some simple tools and an array of art supplies, you can create colorful tanagrams (Chinese puzzles), tessellations (a pattern of shapes that fit perfectly together, like that puzzle you did!), mosaics and art . . . all using geometry and math! Electricity, Magnetism & Sound 101 – Loran Krysl Take part in fun activities with electricity, magnetism and sound. Build electrical devices that “magically” move and levitate objects without touching them, that light up and produce a mild shock, map a magnetic field, make electromagnets and electric motors, learn how speakers work, learn about sound waves and vibrations, make a wineglass sing and break with sound waves. Use a strobe light to create optical illusions you have to see to believe! The activities and discussions are appropriate for children 7-9. Electricity, Magnetism & Sound 202 – Loran Krysl Take part in fun activities with electricity, magnetism and sound. Build electrical devices that “magically” move and levitate objects without touching them, that light up and produce a mild shock, map a magnetic field, make electromagnets and electric motors, learn how speakers work, learn about sound waves and vibrations, make a wineglass sing and break with sound waves. Use a strobe light to create optical illusions you have to see to believe! The activities and discussions are appropriate for children 10-12. Encaustic Van Gogh (Hot Wax Painting) – Nicole Cameron Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and the amazing things he experienced through the short 10 years he was an artist. A new art experience with oil pastels and melting plates. Encaustic Painting (Hot Wax Painting) is a once in a lifetime thing. A quick and exciting way to paint something like Vincent Van Gogh. Exploring Space – Kathleen Schwab To infinity and beyond! Explore the Milky Way galaxy, the place that we call home. Investigate the sun, stars, constellations, planets and the moon! We will also look at how the earth’s movements play an important role in our day and even in our seasons. Found Object Art – Nicole Cameron Found object art is a very different way to create and look at art. We will learn to use vinyl records to make flowers, popcorn bowls, mobiles and more. Through this class you will take different materials and turn them into your very own unique masterpiece. Fun in the Garden – Shani Stapleton Are you ready to grow like a plant In this fun class we will learn about the wonderful plants we can grow from little seeds. We will enjoy fun art projects and crafts that explore the parts of vegetables and flowers. We will learn about the care of our special green friend. Sign up and watch your very own plant grow from a seed! Games, Games and More Games! – Katie Gibson Lace up your tennis shoes because during this week long adventure we will be on the move! If you love PE, games, or just good old fashioned fun, this is the class for you! We will play basketball, volleyball, racquetball, soccer, kick ball, ultimate Frisbee, sharks and minnows, croquet, bocce ball, monkey golf, dodge ball, pin-ball soccer, line tag, and more! It’s okay if you haven’t played them before, we will teach you and we will all learn together. Come ready to play, have fun, and even share your favorite games with us! Inator: the Science of Phineas and Ferb – Aimee Sommers Where’s Perry Each class will include, but is not limited to, a silly science experiment, animal introduction and city/site exploration! We will also design and build a prototype of your own Inator. International Sports – Russell Stapleton Have you ever wondered what it would be like to compete in the Olympics or engage in sporting activities from other countries Then this is your opportunity! This class will be a thrilling opportunity to participate in games, sports and activities from around the globe. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for international sports. Japanese Language and Culture – Timothy Goetter Learn to speak, read and write Japanese in one week! Sample some Japanese snacks and sushi. Discover the beauty of Japan and its customs-history, shopping, food and restaurants. Enjoy a Japanese lunch and slide show on Friday as we celebrate our study of Japan. Jungle Fun – Shani Stapleton Do you want to discover the jungle We will explore jungle animals and make fun craft projects for our jungle. We will use movement activities, dress up and story time to learn about the jungle. We will find out where animals live and what they like to eat. Come along on our safari adventure! La Folie D’Aquarelle (Watercolor Wild!) – Paula Egan-Wright Leave Cheyenne behind and enter the wacky studio of French watercolor professor, Madame Tigre-Lis (teacher in disguise!). She’s wild about painting and wants you to be too! You’ll learn French colors, art supplies, animals, fruits-words you need to paint. You’ll learn tricks to make clouds look fluffy and trees bristly, while French language and music fill your ears. You’ll be equipped with brushes, paper and watercolors (yours to keep!) and every day, after a short French lesson/ game you’ll be free to CREATE! Land of Knights, Ladies and Dragons – Peg Kolsrud Come to the Land of Knights, Ladies and Dragons. We will paint a wild dragon, make a suit of armor or a fine hat for her ladyship. Listen to stories about knights and the roundtable. Everyone will make a crown to become a king, queen or princess and learn about family heraldry to make shields and swords. We will learn sword fighting moves and skills so the knights can fight off the dragons and the ladies can protect the castle! Lego Mindstorm Robot Challenge – Ed Olson Kids will work in teams to build and program a robot. Their creation will compete against the other robots to see whose robot will reign supreme. “Let’s Fly” – Calling All Young Aviators – Peg Kolsrud Apply to fly! Learn how planes stay in the air. Where did pilots Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh fly You will build a bi-plane, a glider, a space shuttle, and paint a fighter jet. Then you will put on your flying gear and become flying heroes! Plan a special guest (pilot) for Friday, June 21. Lights, Camera, Action! – Kristi Sullivan Wanted: Actors and actresses to perform in your very own movie. Design, produce and act out various scripts, complete with costumes and props. Then take home your very own DVD copy. You’ll be a star! Little Chef Camp – Michelle Aldrich Are you the next Iron Chef We will work on knife skills, cooking methods, try new foods and focus on breakfasts and lunches. By the end of class you will have lots of recipes and experience. Who knew food and cooking could be so much fun! Mad Scientists – Carrie Barker Have you ever wanted to see a pop bottle explode 10 feet into the air Have you ever wanted to make slime Would you like to blow up a balloon with PopRocks How about creating a lava lamp In this class we will do all these things and more! We will learn about the Scientific Method and perform some really fun science experiments. Come and be a Mad Scientist.
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