Youth Explorations - Middlesex Community College

Office of Workforce Development,
Continuing Education, and Community Services
131 Founders Hall, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457-4889
Office: 860-343-5865 Fax: 860-344-7488
mx-cehelp@mxcc.commnet.edu
Your Key To Success
2011 Summer
Youth Explorations
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“Youth Explorations”
Grades 2–8*
1 Week
24 Camps
August 1 - 5
*Grades 3–9 in FALL 2011.Current Grades 2 – 5, pages 1 – 3; 5 – 8, pages 3 – 4
NEW – early drop-off (8 – 9 am) and after-program pick-up (4 – 5 pm) options!
SPECIAL SIGN-UP NIGHT – Thurs. May 26th, 6 – 8 pm in MxCC’s Founders’ Hall Cafeteria.
Please send your completed registration form/payment to MxCC by Friday, July 1.
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Grraaddeess 33 –– 66:: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12 pm
Mad Science
# 2149
$170
No boring stuff here! Our awesome topics include gravity, rocketry, magnets, and more! You will participate in
exciting hands-on activities, such as making a flying saucer fly and making ice cream in a plastic bag! Take
home things that you have made yourselves like slimy Goo! This class is so cool that you will forget that you’re
actually learning something! Instructor: Elaine Kotler
Do You Have What It Takes?
# 2150
$155
Escape floods, locate hidden treasure, and watch out for beasts!!! These are just some of the
adventures that await you. Use your imagination and other resources to solve fun challenges. Do you
have what it takes? Join us for a full week of exciting activities where you will be pushed to the
limits to become the heroes of the day. Instructor: Richard Storrs
Harry Potter: Another Wizard’s World
# 2151
$155
Aspiring witches and wizards – magically sail across the Black Lake and be sorted into your Hogwarts house.
Conjure up a color-changing charm in transfigurations and stir together many bubbling potions. Learn the
spell Lumos and discover the unique properties of magical ingredients. At Hagrid’s Hut, hatch a dragon egg!
Dare to enter the Forbidden Forest and face He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named! Instructor: Shannon Verrissimo
Crime Busters
# 2152
$170
Ever wondered how detectives solve a mystery? Find out how forensic scientists and police catch the bad
guys! Learn how to analyze fingerprints and identify blood types and DNA samples. Meet a real canine unit and
learn how they can sniff out clues. At the end of the week, you’ll put your knowledge to the test by
participating in a simulated crime scene. Criminals beware!
Crack the Code: Web Design
# 2153
$155
Would you like to have your own website? Facebook® , My Space® , and YouTube® all began with one
person taking an awesome idea and making it a reality on the web. Now it is your turn! Come with an
amazing idea, add texts, links, graphics, animation, and sound, then leave with your own dynamic web-page.
(Images used with permission from Microsoft®.)
Do Not Open!
# 2154
$155
Beware - not for the unadventurous or faint of heart! Does Bigfoot really exist? The Loch Ness monster?
Investigate wild and unimaginable historical, scientific, cultural, and natural events! Expand your curiosity as you
explore the world's best-kept secrets and non-fiction mysteries. We’ll visit such places as Nepal, Canada, and
Puerto Rico to investigate sightings of the Yeti and other mystical creatures. Instructor: Lisa Smith
Girls Rule!
# 2155
$155
FOR GIRLS ONLY! Be happy, healthy, and successful! Learn ways to help discover your true potential.
Learn to enrich your mind and body through fun, role-playing, the arts, and other activities. Each day
includes an exercise segment with a yoga or Zumba class to encourage movement. Prepare and enjoy a
healthy snack daily as you learn about nutrition. Join a safe environment of acceptance, encouragement,
& respect to increase self-esteem, confidence, healthy body, and self-image. Instructor: Becky Cummings
Ahoy All Pirates!
# 2156
$155
Venture ye upon the high seas fer high adventure! Larn about Blackbeard, other pirates n’ buccaneers. Pirates
be ‘round since ships be on thee seas! How did they live? What be the “Code”? Are ye brave enuff te do a
treasure hunt? Larn te talk like a pirate, get a pirate name, n’ create yer own pirate map, flag, n’ pirate ship.
Larn pirate history o’er the centuries. What a fine pirate crew we’ll be! Arrr! Instructor: Margaret Sullivan
Fun With Pottery
# 2157
$170
Join us for a clay adventure! We will use air-dry clay, paint, beads, texture stamps, and more. Want to
create a treasure box and a home fit for a Fairy or a Troll? Decorate and embellish with paint, beads, and
glitter. Learn how clay can help you create your own unique designs. Instructor: Marcy LaBella
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Grraaddeess 33 –– 66:: Monday – Friday, 1 – 4 pm
Ghost Hunters
# 2158
$155
Do you believe in ghosts? Do they exist? You will decide! Using computers, we will take an online journey to
“haunted” places. Using EMF detectors, digital, and video cameras, we’ll be ghost investigators for a week.
We’ll listen to stories, look at evidence, and try to recreate a “haunting” through scientific experiments.
One day we’ll meet at a cemetery to do experiments and see what we can discover. Instructor: Lisa Smith
Young Marine Biologists
# 2159
$170
Can sharks really smell blood in the water? How do fish really swim? Learn all about some of the most
popular marine animals such as sea turtles, sharks, whales, and dolphins. Find out what they eat and if
they live in cold or warm water. Live marine animals will attend! Instructor: Christine Raczka
Becoming Percy Jackson!
# 2160
$155
Ever wonder what it would be like to have magical powers? Embark on a journey and learn about amazing
mythical creatures, such as centaurs and Pegasus through the popular series by Rick Riordan, “The Lightening
Thief.” Write your own myths and explore Greek mythology! Mortals beware! Instructor: Daniela Figueroa
Collision Cars
# 2161
$185
It is brain over brawn in this motorized machine battle. You and a partner will learn to design and build
your own motorized battle vehicles using unique LEGO® kits that battle demolition-derby style. Each
team attempts to exploit the design weaknesses or mechanical advantage of their opponents’ bot. You will
then try to flip, push, or smash your opponent's battle vehicles. This is a class of exploration, problem
solving, and risk-taking with a goal of learning and experimenting with how machines work and compete.
Create Your Own Candy Company
# 2162
$170
You will create and operate your own candy company. Think about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory –
only this is YOUR business. You will make and eat your own product as well as develop a business plan
necessary to operate your own business. Make your own commercial! Come and find out if you have what
it takes to be the next Mrs. Fields or Hershey candy company owner! Instructor: Lynn Jones
Who Wants to be a Veterinarian?
# 2163
$155
Do you love animals? Enjoy the opportunity to meet and talk with a local veterinarian! Humane Society employees will share some success stories of their field, as well as help you learn some basic things you can do to
help treat animals. Create a brochure that will help guide others in the things anyone can do to help animals.
Finish the week by taking part in a “Meet My Pet Show and Tell” picnic! Instructor: Dan Martinelli
Magical Castles,Wizards, and Dragons
# 2164
$155
Come learn about castles and then create your own medieval masterpieces. We will explore the world of
wizards and then concoct fun wizard poetry. You will even learn to draw dragons, wizards, and knights, too!
We'll explore the Coat of Arms and its symbols. What will your Coat of Arms look like? We will cover
everything from moats to messenger owls, so come see what magic you can create! Instructor: Kim Larkin
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Grraaddeess 66 –– 88:: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 12 pm
Lights, Camera, Action!
# 2165
$155
We will learn a million and one tricks for making movies. Dream up your own story and watch it come to
life using figurines, puppets, voice-overs, and "in camera" editing. Experience the thrill of being the
director and calling, “Cut!” on your very own production. The last day is our film festival! You’ll love
“going to the movies” knowing that this time YOU are the star. Instructor: Sarah Ficca
The Next Fashion Design Star!
# 2166
$170
Become a Fashionista! Be your own designer creating fashion that’s all about YOU! Learn how to “rock”
the runway – showing off your uniquely created expression! Use your awesome imagination and creativity
to design accessories and to make your own clothing spectacular! Create your own trend! Watch yourself
transform from a diva-in-training to a Fashion Design Star! Instructor: Eisha Williams
Elementary Engineering
# 2167
$185
How does that work? How did they do that? Discover the secrets behind the world of machines.
Take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical,
and structural engineering using unique LEGO® kits. This is a hands-on and minds-on program!
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Grraaddeess 66 –– 88:: Monday – Friday, 1 – 4 pm
Video Game Making
# 2168
$185
Move over Nintendo! Watch out Sony® and Playstation®! The video game of the year is just about to
be designed. Learn how to design and modify your own exciting arcade style video games. You’ll learn
how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level and
add more features. Graphics design and graphics animation topics will also be covered. Learn how to
design your own version of PacMan® and several others. Your imagination is the limit!
CSI: MxCC
# 2169
$170
Become a junior sleuth and learn how to solve mysteries and crimes like Sherlock Holmes! Learn to analyze
fingerprints and identify blood types and DNA samples. Experience the thrill of finding clues and putting
them all together to solve the case. Meet a real Forensic Scientist and see how the experts do it! See
canine units find clues! This class teaches the methodology and science behind crime-scene detection. You’ll
become a forensic scientist, and put your knowledge to the test by participating in a simulated crime scene.
Big Adventures and Crazy Challenges
# 2170
$155
Treasure hunts, cave exploring, crossing mountains, and escaping from deserted islands… just some of
the adventures and challenges that await you! Can you complete challenges? Think creatively? Solve
problems? Travel through a series of adventures with your team as you put your mind, body, and
resources to work to conquer the task! Come supplied with a clever mind, a willingness to try new things,
and a sense of humor – leave with skills that will last a lifetime! Instructor: Richard Storrs
The Magical World of Harry Potter
# 2171
$155
Alohomora! Open up new worlds around you by understanding the “magical world” of chemistry. Cast spells like
Aparecium (invisible writing). Stir up acidic Polyjuice Potion. Create crystals of the Sorcerer’s Stone. Investigate polymers in the muggle and wizarding worlds. Quidditch players – launch a Firebolt broom and capture the
Golden Snitch. Test your new skills in the grueling TriWizarding Tournament! Instructor: Shannon Verrissimo
I’m Alive! Explorations in Biological Science
# 2172
$170
Why does your heartbeat and what would happen if it stops? What’s actually in our blood? Discover the
answers to these questions and more through hands-on exploration of eyes, brains, and hearts of other
mammals. End your week with a BANG by dissecting frogs, eyeballs, and sharks. Instructor: Elaine Kotler
TO REGISTER:
QUESTIONS? mx-cehelp@mxcc.commnet.net 860-343-5865
1) Mail/Fax: Send form & payment to address or fax # on bottom of form; (2) Walk-in: Founders Hall; Hours: 8am – 4:30pm.
Please call first to make sure a staffperson is here. Sorry – phone registrations are not accepted for this program.
Confirmation Letter with full details will be mailed to parent(s)/guardian(s) once registration form and payment is received.
Information will include campus maps, health forms, drop-off/pick-up procedures, and any supplies to bring if needed.
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2011 Summer Youth Explorations Registration Form
Complete ALL Information. PRINT clearly – only one student on each form.
Have you ever attended an MxCC summer program before?
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3. OPTION 8 – 9 am Drop-off $30 _____; 4 – 5 pm Pick-Up $30 ______; Both early and late $50 ______
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Other Info:
1. A SUPERVISED LUNCH-TIME WILL BE PROVIDED for students with an afternoon course.
2. Confirmation letters, camp details, and health forms will be mailed to all participants.
3. Any course may fill up quickly. Please return form and payment ASAP. Please register by Friday, July 1. We
will call you if your selected course(s) is full. (After July 1, late-enrolling students may not receive a t-shirt.)
Mail, fax, or deliver completed form with payment to: Continuing Education, Middlesex Community
College, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457 Fax: 860-344-7488