Summer Camps Booklet

SUMMER CAMPSPrivate Voice LessonsPrivate instruction is the best way for anyone to learnhow to sing. The one-on-one instruction means thatstudents are given instruction that best suits howthey as an individual learn. With private lessons ateacher can focus 100% of their attention on thatone student to ensure that things such as tone,posture or understanding of a particular conceptare correct. If a student has a particular difficultyin one area, the teacher can work on it withouthampering the progress of a class and alternativelyif a student is excelling in one area, the teacher canmove on. Students will receive 14 half hour privatelessons. Students will learn proper vocal techniquesand how to sing a wide variety of musical styles,and, more importantly, have fun! Open to all ages,including adults.Cost: $300CE0100-MUU13 ECC-Union, Hansen HallArranged with student between June 2 - August 12Guitar LessonsThis is a great opportunity for anyone who has everwanted to take guitar lessons. No matter what yourage, students can get 10 private 30-minute lessonsfor an incredible price. Beginners as well as theexperienced musician are welcome. Learning toplay a guitar requires an investment of time. It isfun and intrinsically rewarding. While studying theguitar, you will achieve a balance between hardwork and fun. Instruction will be by East CentralCollege music majors, coordinated by Dr. JenniferJudd, and will be held on the Union campus. Opento all ages, including adults.Cost: $150CE0100-MUU9ECC-Union, Hansen HallArranged with student between June 2 - August 12Piano LessonsThis is a great opportunity for anyone who hasever wanted to take piano lessons. No matter whatage, students can receive 10 private 30-minutelessons for an incredible price. Beginners as wellas experienced musicians are welcome. Instructionprovided by East Central College music majorscoordinated by Dr. Jennifer Judd, and held on theUnion campus. Open to all ages, including adults.Cost: $150CE0100-MUU8ECC-Union, Hansen HallArranged with student between June 2 - August 12Journalism CampThis camp may be perfect for your child if he orshe enjoys taking photos, writing descriptivenonfiction, solving mysteries, following the latestnews, asking questions, observing details, makinghome movies, taking thorough notes, listeningcarefully, respecting but not being intimidated byauthority figures, acquiring the first news scoop,and researching issues. What are leads, and why isthat triangle upside down? How can you find andtell the stories that are all around you? This campwill explore the fundamentals of journalism andhow all of the parts work together to create newsand feature stories. Throughout the week, camperswill work on writing stories, taking photographs,and creating an online news source. Students whoare interested in writing, journalism, or mass mediaare encouraged to sign up. Parents will have to signan online usage agreement for their camper.Grades 5-9.Cost: $65CE0600-IPU1 ECTC - Room 111Monday – Thursday June 15 - 189:00 am – 11:30 amGroup UkuleleStrum your way to fun this summer. Nickle Nate willget you to tune, hold, strum and sing along withyour ukulele; all the basics you need to know toget you started on a life filled with Oo Koo Lay Lay.Camp cost includes ukulele and music. There willbe a break so bring a snack and water. Ages 7 andolder.Cost: $100CE0600-MUUU1 ECTC - Room 114Monday - Thursday June 8 - 119:00 am - NoonHogwarts CampReceive your acceptance to 2015 Hogwarts Schoolof witchcraft and wizardry camp. Come explorethe subjects that Harry Potter studied at Hogwarts.Join us as we visit the amazing world of Harry, Ron,Hermione, and of course the infamous You KnowWho! Learn proper wand techniques, how to mixpotions, and properly play the game of Quidditch.Ages 7 and older.Cost: $100CE0600-HLU8 ECTC - Room 114Monday - Thursday July 20 - 239:00 am - Noon2Community Education – 636-584-6528

SUMMER CAMPSGETOUTSIDE& PLAYDribble, Shoot, Score!This skill-development camp is designed toteach basketball fundamentals to boys and girls.Each participant will receive expert instructionon shooting, ball-handling, passing, rebounding,defense, and team concepts. All campers will alsoreceive a progress report, awards, and basketballimprovement tips. Enrollment is limited, so pleaseregister early. Grades K - 6.Cost: $65CE0600-FIU3ECC-Union, SSC GymMonday – Thursday June 15 – 189:30 am – 11:30 amSNAG (Starting New at Golf)We will focus on building the confidence of youngcampers through proper technique and refining theessential skills of the game. Golf is a challenging andlifelong sport, so campers need proper focus on thefundamentals of form, swinging, putting and bodypositioning. This camp simplifies instruction sothat young players can make an easy and effectivetransition onto the golf course. No need to bringyour own clubs, all equipment is provided. Thisprogram fills up quickly. Ages 7 and older.Cost: $105CE0600-FIO1Wolf Hollow Golf CourseMonday – Thursday July 27 - July 309:00 am – NoonAre you aKatniss or Robin Hood?A lifetime sport is any recreational activity thatcan be practiced throughout a person’s life. One ofthe best lifetime sports for anyone, regardless ofage, gender, or physical stature, is archery. Sincearchery is so widely accessible, it attracts peoplefrom all walks of life, making it an incredibly socialway to get exercise. Learning to shoot a bow andarrow properly is important for success and can beaccomplished by anyone. Please don’t bring yourown equipment, the Missouri Dept. of Conservationis providing everything needed for the camp.Missouri Dept. of Conservation teaches this coursefor free. The nominal registration fee is intendedto cover administrative costs. Please call 636-584-6529 if you have any questions regarding thesecosts. Must be 9 or older. Proof of age is required.Cost: $10CE0600-HLU6Field Outside ECTC BuildingWednesday June 249:00 am – NoonCE0600-HLU7Field Outside ECTC BuildingThursday June 259:00 am – NoonCE0600-HLU9Field Outside ECTC BuildingThursday July 99:00 am – NoonCE0600-HLU10 Field Outside ECTC BuildingFriday July 109:00 am – Noon4Community Education – 636-584-6528

Earth’s MagnetismDid you know that our native snakes andsalamanders use magnetism to navigate themselvesback to specific places for hibernation, breedingpools of water, and to thoroughly know their homerange? Did you know that scientists have recentlydiscovered that birds can see a color associatedwith the earth’s magnetism? There are still so manyhidden secrets still behind the power of the earth’smagnetism. Earth’s Classroom will share what weknow about magnetic research, then let us test yourskill with the use of a magnetic compass and helpyou navigate to specific locations and cross terrainsto find hidden treasures! On June 19, we will meet atMeramec State Park at the Fisher Cave Parking Lot.Each camper will have to sign a Dept. of NaturalResources permit and an accident waiver form.Ages 9-12.Cost: $85CE0600-SCIU1ECTC - Conference Room AWednesday - Friday June 17 - 199:00 am – NoonGreat RoboticsStudents will have an awesome time building robotsthat can navigate obstacle courses and respond toa multitude of sensors, including motion, touch,and sound. Our students work with the LEGO®Mindstorms base kit to master the programmingof basic movements, and then progress to moredifficult challenges. Our goal is to make science,technology, engineering and mathematicsirresistibly FUN. You must be at least 9 years old toattend this camp.Cost: $75CE0600-CEW22 ECC-Washington, Room E9Monday – Thursday June 15 - 189:30 am - NoonCE0600-CEW23 ECC-Washington, Room E9Monday – Thursday July 6 – 99:30 am - NoonChallenging RoboticsTake robotics to the next level with the LEGO®Mindstorms base kit! We will advance throughdifferent levels of programming with sound,light, touch and ultrasonic sensor to master theprogramming of basic movements, and thenprogress to more difficult challenges. Our goal isto make science, technology, engineering andmathematics irresistibly FUN. You must be at least12 years old to attend this camp.Cost: $75CE0600-CEW5 ECC-Washington, Room E9Monday – Thursday July 13 - 169:30 am – NoonSUMMER CAMPSGETTECHNOLOGICALVideo Game DesignLearn how to design and modify your own excitingarcade style video games. Campers will learn howto control characters, objects and outcomes in theirgame, then increase the difficulty level and addmore features. This camp starts you off with easyto-followinstructions for three different games,ranging from easy to advanced. By the time youfinish designing the last game you can start makingand playing your own games using what you’velearned. Ages 9 and older.Cost: $125CE0600-INTU1 ECTC - Room 111Monday - Thursday June 1 - 49:00 am – NoonCE0600-INTW1Monday - Thursday July 20 - 239:00 am – NoonECC- Washington, Room E11Media SchoolHow people think about themselves, and howthey think about other people, directly relates tothe media that they consume. Participants in theMedia Literacy Bootcamp will learn how to be goodcritical consumers of the media that surroundsthem--ads, films, TV shows, news, literature,the Internet, and social media. Knowing how towatch, read, and produce media conscientiouslyis becoming more and more important as youngpeople are bombarded with images and messagesfrom the mass media every day. Participants willfocus on reading those messages critically throughage-appropriate examples (focusing on diversity),and learning how to responsibly use social media.Grades 5-9.Cost: $65CE0600-COMU1 ECTC - Room 109Monday - Thursday June 22 - 259:00 am – Noonwww.EastCentral.edu/CommunityEducation7

SUMMER CAMPSBUILD A ROBOT.BECOME A HUMAN CALCULATOR.EXPLORE A CAVE.DO ALL THESE THINGS & SO MUCH MORE ATAN EAST CENTRAL COLLEGESUMMER CAMP.IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Emergency contact form is required for allcampers and must be completed before achild can participate.• Students must be signed into and out ofcamps by their parent, guardian orresponsible adult.• Children may be photographed, interviewedor video-taped while attending a campsession.WHY PARENTS CHOOSEECC SUMMER CAMPS:• Safe, nurturing environment• Hands-on learningOur instructors and staff are committed to making sure everychild has a blast at camp with lots of fun, hands-on activitiesand cool projects. Enrichment and sports camps for kids of allages are offered in half-day, one day or week-long sessions.Our top priority is always safe and educational fun!www.EastCentral.edu/CommunityEducation9

SUMMER CAMP CALENDAR - JULYALL SUMMER LONG AT ECC!www.EastCentral.edu/CommunityEducation 11

Summer Credit Classes Begin Monday, June 1Fall Credit Classes Begin Monday, August 17EASTCENTRALCOLLEGEEast Central College1964 Prairie Dell RoadUnion, MO 63084