February Mini-Session February 15, 16, & 18

Morning Classes
9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? - Junior Detectives
It’s a race around the globe, and you must use your thinking cap to outwit the world’s master criminal, Carmen Sandiego, and her band of clever thieves.  You and your classmates will rely on your knowledge of world geography and famous locations to arrest the international bandit herself.  In the process you’ll visit some of the most beautiful places on earth, explore foreign lands, and make new friends.
Room E239
CRN 1392…..$60

Afternoon Classes
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Cartooning & Caricatures
If you love to draw, and have always wanted to learn how to create cartoons and caricatures, this is the course for you.  Focus on the development of drawing skills basic to the cartoon and caricature form, learn how to handle tools and materials, and to manipulate line and form.  Students will create panel cartoons and also book level graphic comic-art.  Japanese anime will also be a focus in this class.
Room E239
CRN 1395…..$60

February Break Week February 18 - 22

Sherlock Holmes’ Young Detectives
Learn about crime scene investigation and detective work through in-class discussion of actual cases and guest lecture presentations.  Class projects may include solving instructor-created cases through the collection, organization and interpretation of data.  In the past, guest visitors from the local   K-9 unit, the crime scene investigation van, police officers, and attorneys have been a huge hit.  Please note – this course may contain graphic material that some parents might consider unsuitable for their child.
Rooms: MWF-W202, TR-C124B
CRN 1397…..$89

Archeological Treasure Hunters
Become a paleontologist and go on an excavation to search for dinosaur remains and fossils.  Then move ahead to the days of the gold rush and pan for real gems and minerals like the prospectors did.  Learn about the science of archeology and what practicing archeologists really do.
Rooms: M-C124C, TWR-W106, F-A130
CRN 1400…..$89

March Art Weekends for Kids March 8, 15, 22, 29

Watercolor Painting
Discover the beauty of watercolor painting in this class for art lovers.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of each student’s expression, style, and artistic vocabulary.  This class is for beginners as well as more advanced artists who have a passion for more technically sophisticated paintings.   All materials will be included.
Room A132
CRN 1403…..$89

Sculpture
Work with clay and more in a variety of ways through pottery and basic sculpture.  Students will learn design techniques, mold functional objects, and even work on a pottery wheel.  Some discussion of glazing and kiln firing may be included depending upon availability and time constraints.
Room A130
CRN 1406…..$89

April Break Week April 14 - 18

Myth Busters
Separate truth from urban legend with the help of modern-day science in this exciting course. Students will perform new and exciting experiments everyday.  Unlike the television show, of course, visually spectacular explosions will not take place.
Rooms: MWF-W210, TR-C124C
CRN 1411…..$89

Dragon Fun: Chinese Calligraphy, Language, and Culture
Explore the ancient culture of China and learn the elegant art of Chinese calligraphy. You’ll use Chinese calligraphy in making Chinese greeting cards and your own Chinese scrolls. Also learn a few helpful phrases for the most widely spoken language of the world. Last but not least, learn about China and its ancient yet vibrant culture.
Room E239
CRN 1412…..$89

Harry Potter’s Wizardry
When does science seem like magic?  When it’s chemistry!  Join your peers at Hogwarts Academy and learn truly fascinating experiments inspired by the Harry Potter movies.  You’ll make cool chemical reactions, bring home recipes, and keep everything that you create.    The price for this class includes an additional $6/student materials fee.
Rooms: MWRF-E187, T-W210
CRN 1416…..$95