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COMMUNITY SERVICES
ONLINE registration
now available!
JUNE - AUGUST 2015
SUMMER FUN
STARTS NOW!
BASTROP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
You may register as soon as you receive this catalog.
3 EASY WAYS to register
Complete the registration form ONLINE by visiting
bisdtx.feepay.com.
PREFERRED METHOD
PHONE in your registration to our
office by calling (512) 772-7180 Please
note, only Visa, Mastercard and
Discover are accepted.
WALK-INS are accepted at the BISD
Community Services building (portable)
located at 906 Farm Street, Bastrop.
Office hours are Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are closed on
Fridays from June 8 - July 31.
Beyond the Bell Guidelines
GENERAL INFORMATION . . .
Bastrop Independent School District conducts Beyond
the Bell Classes for the benefit and enjoyment of community patrons. Classes are offered at a non-credit
level. Financial support to operate the Beyond the Bell
program comes strictly from the registration fees and
when possible, community grants from the Bastrop
area. Classes will begin as scheduled. Once a class
has begun and is in progress, expenses for the teacher
and materials have been set, therefore please read the
refund policy carefully.
REFUND POLICY . . .
The Beyond the Bell program is funded through grants
and registration fees, therefore the following refund
procedures must be followed:
• For classes cancelled for lack of enrollment, 100%
of the registration fee will be refunded.
• Withdrawal 7 or more days prior to the class start
date will result in a 75% refund. After that date, no
refunds will be issued.
CANCELLED CLASSES . . .
Classes that are cancelled due to conflict with regular school activities will be rescheduled. If BISD cancels regular school classes because of bad weather
or other reasons, Beyond the Bell classes will also be
cancelled.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT . . .
This brochure and all class offerings included inside
are only for the purpose of information, instruction, enlightenment and enjoyment for the public. Such classes
are not to be construed as endorsement or investment
recommendations from the individual instructors, his/
her company or by Bastrop ISD.
Key Locations
Bastrop High School
Bastrop Intermediate School
Bastrop Middle School
Beyond the Bell Annex
BISD Service Center
Cedar Creek Elementary
Cedar Creek High School
Cedar Creek Intermediate School
Cedar Creek Middle School
Genesis High School
Mina Elementary
Texas Self Defense Center
1614 Chambers Street
509 Old Austin Highway
709 Old Austin Highway
1602 Hill Street
906 Farm Street
5582 FM 535
793 Union Chapel Road
151 Voss Parkway
125 Voss Parkway
1602 Hill Street
1203 Hill
507 Old Austin Hwy, Ste 4
CONTENTS
Kids & Teens.....................3
ACE Amazing Race........................................................3
Camp Barbie...................................................................3
Clay Camp for Kids.........................................................3
Clay Camp for Teens.......................................................3
CPR and First Aid...........................................................3
Fashion Designer............................................................3
Fun Academy..................................................................4
Global Groove.................................................................4
Heroes’ Quest.................................................................4
Kempo Karate.................................................................5
Lego Logo.......................................................................5
Lego Mania.....................................................................5
Maker Camp...................................................................6
Minecraft Madness.........................................................6
One on One Basketball Coaching.....................................6
Point, Snap & Shoot........................................................6
Red-Hot Robots..............................................................7
Secret Agent Lab............................................................7
Survival Tactics Camp....................................................8
Texas Wildflowers...........................................................8
The Chronicles of Yarnia: Crochet..................................8
Creative Project Expressions &
Look at Me I’m an Author!...............................................8
Teens & Adults..................8
Clay Creations.................................................................8
Conversational Spanish..................................................8
CPR & First Aid...............................................................8
Cross Over to Cross-Stitch.............................................9
Fabulous Faux – Classic, Tuscan, Metallics...................9
Fabulous Faux - Suede, Rustic, Modern.........................9
Floral Design Fundamentals and Arrangements.............9
Fly Fishing.......................................................................9
Guitar for Beginners........................................................9
Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People......................9
Just ONCE Piano for Busy People................................10
Piano Bling....................................................................10
Point, Snap & Shoot for Adults.......................................10
“Sew” Crafty Workshop.................................................10
Sign Language I............................................................11
Sign Language II...........................................................11
Unlocking the Door to Home Ownership.......................11
Yarned and Dangerous..................................................11
Online Only....................12
Assisting Aging Parents................................................12
Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel..............12
Empowering Students With Disabilities.........................12
Integrating Technology in the Classroom......................12
Mac, iPhone, and iPad Programming...........................12
Navigating Divorce........................................................12
SAT/ACT Preparation - Part 1.......................................12
Understanding the Cloud..............................................12
Online Texas Defensive Driving.....................................12
Online Texas Teen Driver’s Education...........................12
Online Adult Driver’s Education......................................12
To sign up for an ed2go class,
visit www.ed2go.com/bastrop.
Online courses starting as low as $89.
Classes start June 17, July 15 and August 12.
Free Breakfast & Free Lunch
to any child 18 years old and under!
¡Desayuno Gratis y Almuerzo Gratis para
cualquier niño de 18 años de edad o menos!
June 8 - August 14
Mina Elementary School
Cedar Creek Elementary
Monday – Friday
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
June 15 - July 3
Cedar Creek Intermediate School
Bastrop Intermediate School
Cedar Creek High School
Monday – Thursday
Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Information:
Child Nutrition Department
512-772-7116
Información: Departamento de
Nutrición para Niños
512-772-7116
8 de junio - 14 de agosto
Escuela Mina Elementary
Escuela Cedar Creek Elementary
lunes– viernes
Desayuno 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Almuerzo 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
15 de junio - 3 de julio
Escuela Cedar Creek Intermediate
Escuela Bastrop Intermediate
Escuela Cedar Creek High
lunes– jueves
Desayuno 7:30 – 8:30 AM
Almuerzo 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, Texas Department of Human Services, Texas Department of Agriculture and Bastrop Independent School District. In accordance with Federal law and U.S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Patrocinado por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, el Departamento de Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos, Departamento de Agricultura y el Distrito Independiente Escolar de Bastrop.
Según la ley federal y Norma del Departamento de Agricultura, prohíbe que esta institución discrimine en la base de raza, color, país de origen, sexo, edad o incapacidad física. Para presentarse una queja de
discriminación, escriba al director del USDA, Oficina de Derechos Civiles (Office of Civil Rights), Room, 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410 o llame al (202) 7205964 (voice y TDD). El Departamento del USDA provee empleos con igualdad y oportunidad a sus empleados.
Kids & Teens.....
ACE AMAZING RACE,
ENTERING 9TH - 12TH
Do you have what it takes to win
the ACE Amazing Race? Compete with other teens as you travel
across the world each week completing fun and exciting challenges!
Select from a wide variety of camp
courses such as cooking, soccer,
art, dance, basketball, EOC and
TSI test prep, driver’s education,
and so much more! Students may
attend as many or as few weeks as
they would like but must preregister
for courses. Summer school students may attend after their summer school courses. Bus transportation and meals provided. Open to
students entering 8th grade.
Cedar Creek High School
June 8 - July 30, Mon - Thurs
8 am - 3 pm
FREE
ferent qualities of clay through a
variety of imaginative projects using slab, coils, and extruded clay.
We will also paint and stamp underglaze colors. By the week’s end,
each child will complete three to
five projects. Our doors will open
at 8:45 am for the Kids Clay Class
and parents must pick your child up
no later than 12:15 pm. All materials provided. Students should wear
clothing that they don’t mind getting
dirty. Minimum of 5 students needed to hold the camp.
Max Butler
Bastrop High School
Week 1: June 15 –19, Mon - Fri
Week 2: June 22 – 26, Mon - Fri
Week 3: July 6 – 10, Mon - Fri
Week 4: July 13 –17, Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$100 per week
CAMP BARBIE, AGES 4-8
At Camp Barbie, you will have
loads of fun helping Barbie learn
the many things she needs to know
to become a great girl. You and Barbie will have a great time learning
to dress for the occasion, practicing
good manners, making new friends,
the importance of school work, and
thinking about careers, attending
social functions, hearing great stories, practicing talents, cooking tips,
art, and much more! Non-stop activities and fun learning adventures
are all geared toward self-esteem
development. (Your certified teacher has developed a rich and meaningful curriculum full of objectives
and supporting activities.)
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
11:30 am-1:30 pm
$95
CLAY CAMP FOR TEENS,
AGES 13–17
This takes clay camp to the next
level by introducing students to
the potters wheel. Projects will be
completed using both handbuilding and the wheel. You will learn
basic handbuilding and throwing
techniques on the potter’s wheel as
well as how to decorate the pot surface. Our focus will be on both the
process as well as the final product. You will learn to evaluate your
work and be asked to choose the
best of the pottery you have made
each day. You can expect to complete anywhere from 5 to 15 pieces
of pottery in this camp. You must be
able to work independently.
Max Butler
Bastrop High School
Week 1: June 15 –19, Mon - Fri
Week 2: June 22 – 26, Mon - Fri
Week 3: July 6 – 10, Mon - Fri
Week 4: July 13 –17, Mon - Fri
1:30 – 4:30 pm
$100 per week
CLAY CAMP FOR KIDS,
AGES 9–12
Clay is easy, fun to work with and
the creative possibilities are endless. Children will explore the dif-
**There will be a $15 late charge each
time a child is picked up after 12:15
pm. It takes approximately 2 weeks to
finish the clay camp projects. The process to finish your child’s clay projects
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entails thoroughly drying, bisque-firing,
waxing, clear glazing and glaze-firing.
Because of the nature of the process,
sometimes the project cracks or breaks
in the kiln, but every effort will be made
to ensure your child’s work comes out
in one piece. We will call you at the
phone number designated when your
child’s pottery is ready to pick-up.
CPR & FIRST AID, AGES 13+
Summer is on the way! What are
your plans? Swimming, hiking,
working or playing sports? Or just
watching Netflix at home? Would
you like to be prepared in case of
an emergency? Did you know that
88% of cardiac arrests occur at
home? Now is the time to get your
CPR and First Aid Certification so
that you are prepared in an emergency situation at home, work, or at
play.
Bastrop Intermediate School
Rob Vires
June 2, Tues
6:30 – 9:00pm
$30
FASHION DESIGNER, AGES 8-12
Young girls graduate from playing
dress up to designing their own
fashions by using the same design
principles used by professionals.
Principles including basic sketching
techniques, coordination colors for
the best effect, mixing textures and
patterns for scale and perception,
and cultural fashion history will be
applied to each girl’s individual style
and portfolio. Designs come to life
with beautifully patterned papers,
ribbons, sequins, jewels, and oodles of other embellishments. Collaborative “design team” challenges make this hands-on, minds-on
adventure into the world of design
very exciting. No sewing necessaryin this class.
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
11:30 am-1:30 pm
$95
FUN ACADEMY, AGES 5-7
Leap ahead with hands-on math,
reading, and science. Creative
learning fun! Designed to inspire
creations of things past, present
and future, you will explore dinosaurs, prehistoric volcanoes, animals, food, transportation and our
solar system. Endless tracks and
obstacle courses await every Hot
Wheels car lover as they discover
the world of math and physical science. Measuring length and weight
in various units will help in the identification of the fastest, most efficient car on the block. Develop selfesteem, confidence, and motivation
to move forward in reading. The
literature of “Story Time” enhances
auditory and comprehension skills.
“Reading Time” provides kinesthetic
activity while enhancing visual and
auditory skills as related to sound/
symbol association as well as the
construction of take homes. Eliminate academic summer regression
while inspiring a love for lifelong
learning!
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
9:00-11:00 am
$95
GLOBAL GROOVE, AGES 5- 10
Drum, dance, sing, and celebrate!
Make instruments, listen to music, and hear stories from cultures
around the world.
Creative Action Teaching Artist
Mina Elementary
July 27- 31, Mon-Fri
1:00 – 4:00 pm
$75
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HEROES’ QUEST, AGES 5- 10
Calling all adventurers! Using a
variety of art forms from film and
theatre to visual arts, you’ll develop characters based on myths,
legends, and comic books. We will
be creating heroes who are ready
to stand up for justice and save the
day.
Creative Action Teaching Artist
Cedar Creek Elementary
July 27- 31, Mon-Fri
1:00 – 4:00 pm
$75
Photographs of classes in
action may be taken
and used for district
publications. If you object to
having your picture used,
please notify the instructor or
photographer.
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PO Box 866 Cedar Creek, TX 78612
(512)303-BALL
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KEMPO KARATE FOR
BEGINNERS, AGES 5 - 14
If you want to improve your confidence, strengthen your mind and
body, and be able to defend yourself
then this class is for you. Kempo Karate focuses on Japanese, Chinese and
grappling principles which makes you
a more rounded martial artist, being
able to handle yourself in all situations.
You will learn basic stances, kicks,
punches and blocks, along with body
movement. The martial arts that you
will be learning is for self-defense purposes only. Be prepared to have fun
and get a good workout while making
new friends in a safe family environment. Class open to ages 5-14, however, students may be moved to the
next class dependent upon ability and
physical size.
Sensei Roger Torres
Texas Self Defense Center
507 Old Austin Hwy Ste 4, Bastrop
5:00 – 6:00 pm
June 9 – 30, Tue & Thu
July 2 – 30, Tue & Thu
$75 per month
LEGO LOGO, AGES 8-12
Lego Logo brings young technicians into a creative engineering
environment. Not found in stores,
the special Lego Logo kits provide extraordinary opportunities
for hands-on construction. Using
detailed technical plans under the
guidance of a certified educator,
the participant will build robots,
race cars and four-by-four trucks,
cranes, pulleys, levers, and more
during the energized week of discovery with Lego! Motivated by fun,
creativity, and success, the young
builder will expand their knowledge
of math, science, and technology in
an exploratory hands-on cooperative environment.
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
11:30 am-1:30 pm
$95
LEGO MANIA, AGES 4-7
No builder can say “Let go my
Lego!” when engaged in the creative activities of LEGO MANIA! Zillions of pieces ensure that there is
always enough for everyone! This
innovative program for Lego buffs
provides opportunities for imagination and hands-on learning under
the guidance of a certified educator. students will enjoy, over 15 new
games, projects, and activities not
found in stores. Enrichment in the
areas of personal creativity, following step by step instructions, eyehand coordination, problem solving,
critical thinking and learning will be
experienced as the child has the
opportunity to construct dinosaurs,
rockets, castles, airplanes, forts,
cars, and much more.
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
9:00-11:00 am
$95
Last chance to join the fun this summer!
Sign up now at campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332.
Camp Invention builds confidencein children entering grades 1-6!
Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun .
Be apart of something BIG!
In partnership with United States Patent and Trademark Office, an Agency of the Department of Commerce
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MAKER CAMP,
KINDER - 9TH GRADE
Join Bastrop ISD teachers for a
camp like no other! Maker Camp is
an innovative and engaging place
where kids can create, explore,
discover, and invent! Register for
this amazing opportunity to make
sure your child is engaged over the
break. Campers will have a showcase on the last day so they can
share their experiences and creations with their families.
BISD Staff
Cedar Creek High School
July 20 – 24, Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
$100
MINECRAFT MADNESS,
AGES 9 - 13
Calling all Minecrafters! Join us for
two fun-filled weeks of all things
Minecraft. You will learn with expert counselors in a safe, moderated, multiplayer environment.
Each week will feature a challenge
theme that players will learn about
in-game. You will need a Minecraft
account for a PC/Mac computer.
Please note that the tablet, game
console and pocket editions will not
work for this program.
Kids will learn:
• Coding, problem solving, and design
• Online and web literacy
• Collaboration and community organizing
• Digital citizenship
Here’s a sneak peek of what you
can expect in the first week of camp:
Settling and Home Building – Players will claim their plot of land and
build their home in the community.
Players can complete the challenge
through different pathways:
• Advanced Building – Take your
builds to the next level. Collaborate
with other players to make your creations in game look better than ever
with advanced building techniques.
• Documenting and Sharing – Like
what you see on the server? Learn
to document your Minecraft experience with screenshots, videos, and
writing to be shared on the rest of
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the Internet through photo albums,
YouTube, and blogs.
• Creating Player Challenges. –
Make this week’s challenge your
own by creating your own and issuing it to other players.
BISD Staff
Session I: July 6 – 17, Mon - Fri
Mina Elementary
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Session II: July 20 – 31, Mon - Fri
Cedar Creek Elementary
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$120 Per Session, $10 discount if
you already have a Minecraft
account for Mac/PC, $10 sibling
discount
ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL
COACHING, AGE 6+
Does your child love basketball?
Would you like the opportunity for
your child to improve their defense,
ball handling, and shooting? Most
summer camps provide group instruction but fail to focus on the
individual needs of the child. In
these intense 45 minute coaching
sessions, your child will receive
personal one-on-one attention, developing fundamental skills that will
help them achieve success on the
basketball court. Sign up for 3, 5, or
10 sessions and help your child un-
lock their potential.
John Korb
June 12- August 30
Sessions available:
6, 7, & 8 pm, Fridays
1, 2, 3, & 4 pm, Saturdays
1, 2, 3, & 4 pm, Sundays
$35 per session
POINT, SNAP & SHOOT,
AGES 12 & UP
With the advent of cell phone
cameras and low price “point and
shoot” digital cameras, the world
of photography is more accessible
than ever to kids. This class will
explain some of the basic rules of
photo composition as well as technical advantages and drawbacks of
the new photography tools available. Students will be given simple
homework assignments that will be
critiqued to reinforce the principles
taught in the class.
Kevin Hutchison
Bastrop Intermediate School
June 23 - July 2, Tues & Thurs
6:00 - 8:00PM
$69
Sign up online at
bisdtx.feepay.com
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RED-HOT ROBOTS, AGES 7 OR
ENTERING 2ND GRADE - 12
Mad Science invites you to join us
this summer in our exciting camp
about robots. Learn about the uses
of robots in the world. Spend time
playing with our super cool red-hot
robots. Use your skills to build your
very own working robot to take home
to “live” with you. Following are some
topics you will explore during this
fun five-day camp. These are only a
sample of some of the activities that
you will be doing each day. The topics will not necessarily follow this order. However, each of these topics
will be included at some point in the
camp.
Robot Concepts - Roll your way into
robot science. Experiment with different robot designs, as you learn what
makes a robot work. Invent your own
robot designs using recycled materials.
Robot Basics - Discover the world
of robots as we investigate the differences between humans and their
robotic counterparts. What makes
a robot work will be explored during
hands-on activities and discussions.
Robot Building - Each day some time
will be spent perfecting a real working robot that we will finish and take
home on Friday.
Red Hot Robots - Hands-on activities
will include fun time with our robots.
We will play games and experiment
with super cool robots such as a soccer robot, a line tracker, a hyper peppy, and a robotic arm.
Robotic Science - Campers will learn
how robots use infrared and other
sensors to discover the environment
they are placed in. Working in groups,
we will explore how robots work and
how they can make our lives easier.
Mad Science
Mina Elementary
July 20 – 24, Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
$182, plus $30 robot supply fee
SECRET AGENT LAB,
AGES 6- 12
Mad Science invites you to discover
cells and crime during this fun five-day
camp. Following are some descriptions of topics you will explore. These
are only a sample of some of the activities that we will be doing each day.
The topics will not necessarily follow
this order. However, each of these
topics will be included at some point
in the camp.
Cell City - Take a fantastic trip into cell
city. Learn about cells and the different parts within them. You will compare the parts of a cell to a real city as
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you investigate its different functions.
Build your own take home model cell
out of unique materials. Even your
snack will be a fun cell model you can
eat!
The Organ Trail - Do you know the
recipe for a healthy body? You will
after you journey down the Mad Science Organ Trail. Come to camp and
meet “Tall Paul”! Paul is a torso model
that can have his organs removed
and replaced. Paul’s brain, bones,
lungs, heart, and digestion system
will all be investigated. Make a gutsy
apron and a model lung to take home.
Scene of the Crime - Team up with
fellow campers to solve the “Great
Cookie Caper” crime. Arrive at camp
to find a real crime scene surrounded
by crime scene tape. Walk the grid
and collect evidence to solve the
crime. All of your observation skills
will be needed as you use your new
magnifying glasses and notebooks to
record your evidence. Use your forensic skills to solve the crime and make
your own cookie snack.
Chemical Counting - Get ready for a
day in the Mad Science Laboratory!
Turn a lemon into a battery. Experiment with electrochemical reactions,
as you electroplate a penny and
a nickel. Learn how chemical elements help you to create chemical
compounds. Put your new chemistry
know-how to work as you make your
own brain goo!
Radical Reactions - Ready, set, reactions! Learn with hands-on reactions that matter is never created or
destroyed. Make a rainbow and a
chemical clock in a cup. Experiment
with chemical bonds and whirligigs as
you discover conductivity. Make your
own invisible ink.
Mad Science
Mina Elementary
July 6 – 10, Mon - Fri
1:30 – 4:30 pm
$182
SURVIVAL TACTICS CAMP,
AGES 8-12
Wrapped in games and adventure,
unique challenges await you. During survival situations, the four basic needs become shelter, water,
fire, and food. By introducing basic techniques, your child will learn
how to purify water, signal for help,
search for edible food, set up shelter, learn Army chants, plus much,
much more! Team survival games
will keep the training light and fun!
This class is essential for kids who
like to work and play rough! Enlist
now before it’s too late!
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
2:00 - 4:00 pm
$95
TEXAS WILD FLOWERS:
PAINTING, AGES 8-12
This course is a two part series.
In the first class, your child will be
painting a still life of Texas wild flowers in a vase. They will discover how
to mix colors and discuss other wild
flower scenes. In the second class,
students are going to paint a single
Texas wild flower, incorporating the
use of different backgrounds. Some
of the flowers the class will focus on
include sunflowers, bluebonnets,
and indian paintbrushes.
Both
paintings will be completed on an
8x10 canvas.
Lori Ann Rodriguez
Mina Elementary
July, 18 & 25
2:00 – 4:00 pm
$35, + $10 supply fee to instructor
THE CHRONICLES OF YARNIA:
CROCHET, AGES 8+
Students will begin with the basics
of crocheting and work their way
towards a beautiful completed project by the end of the class. Please
bring supply fee to the first class.
Sheryl Ames
Mina
June 2- 29, Tues
4:00 – 5:30 pm
$70, + $15 supply fee to instrctor
CREATIVE PROJECT
EXPRESSIONS & LOOK AT ME
I’M AN AUTHOR!, AGES 6-12
Inspire higher order thinking, visual
and auditory skills through project
based expressions! We will plan,
create, and construct a series of
projects while exploring new challenges every day. Using various
materials, you will create: a picture
scrapbook, a super hero comic
strip, artwork, and fashion creations. The scaffolded instruction
will make writing fun and allow students to show unique expression
through their writing. Writing with
voice in all genres from descriptive,
narrative, informational. Not as laborious as some writing instruction
can be. By practicing creative writing schematics and innovative art
challenges, your child will learn to
reach their inner ability to express
what they are feeling. Your child
will be proud to showcase ALL their
unique expressions!
Mina Elementary
July 13 -17, Mon - Fri
2:00 - 4:00 pm
$95
Teens & Adults..
CLASSES OPEN TO AGES 18 & UP
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
CLAY CREATIONS
This is your opportunity to discover
and enjoy the ancient art of ceramics. Try your hand at wheel throwing, handbuilding (or both) to create
your own pottery or sculpture. This
class is ideal for students of all skill
levels, and will cover the basics of
different forming techniques, surface decoration, glazing and firing.
Bring your own ideas for projects
if you like, but don’t worry, the instructor would be happy to make
suggestions.
Max Butler
Bastrop High School
Session 1
June 15 - 19, Mon - Fri
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Session 2
June 25 - July 23, Thursdays
6:15 - 9:15 p.m.
$99, + $15 supply fee to instructor
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH I
¿Se habla español? Learn to answer with a resounding “Si!” when
you spend a little time with us listening and speaking Spanish through
our conversational Spanish course.
By mastering the sound system,
vocabulary, word order and fundamentals of grammar, the rest of the
communication comes easier. Conversations will include topics such
as culture, customs, history and literature to introduce the background
of the language. Emphasis will also
be placed on using conversational
Spanish in your workplace or home.
Melvin Olivieri
Bastrop Intermediate School,
June 16 – July 9
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Tues & Thurs
$65
CPR & FIRST AID, AGES 16+
This certification includes CPR
(infant/child/adult), choking, AED
and Basic First Aid. This satisfies
requirements for foster families,
adoption, childcare workers, first
response teams at a business or
church, and construction workers.
This is a 2 year certification. Instructor Info: All of our instructors
are professional firefighters and
are certified through the American
Safety Health Institute (ASHI).
Mark Gruell
Bastrop Intermediate School
6:30 – 9:00 pm, Tuesday
Session 1: July 21- Mark Gruell
Session 2: Aug. 11- Mark Gruell
Session 3: Sept 1- Mark Gruell
$30
Nothing cancels a good class
faster than everyone waiting until
the last minute to register.
If there aren’t enough registrations 1
week prior to the start date, the course
may be cancelled.
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CROSS OVER TO CROSS
STITCH, AGES 15 +
Students will begin with a basic cross
stitch and learn to count the blocks
starting in the middle of the pattern
and working their way out. By the
end of the class, students will bring
home a beautiful completed project.
Sheryl Ames
Mina Elementary
June 2- 29, Tues
6:00 – 7:30 pm
$70, + $15 supply fee to instructor
FABULOUS FAUX – CLASSIC,
TUSCAN, METALLICS
Save thousands and learn a faster,
easier way to use paint to replicate
Old World, stone-like walls, and
classic looks for a traditional theme.
Learn how to add “bling” from metallics. Your instructor, a professional
decorative painter with many years
experience, shows beginners some
tricks of the trade, money-saving
tips, how to have perfect edges and
how to “rescue” your wall. Bring a
paint shirt. A required materials fee
of $29 will be collected in class by
the instructor for the painting kit and
DVD.
Linda Coffman
Bastrop Middle School
June 7, Sunday
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
$28, + $29 materials fee to instructor
$10 off if you take both classes
FABULOUS FAUX SUEDE, RUSTIC, MODERN
Want to achieve a soft blend of
colors on your wall? There is an
easier, faster way than ragging,
by using a special wool roller and
glaze. Come and learn from a professional faux painter, who shows
beginners “ulcer-free” ways to having an office look like leather, how
to have Western or Southwestern
walls, contemporary and children’s
rooms. Learn how metallic, stripes
and “dry brushing” can change ordinary looks to GREAT. Bring a
paint shirt. Warning: your neighbors
may ask you to do their walls! A re-
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quired materials fee of $29 will be
collected in class for the painting kit
(including a DVD). If you attended
the Metallics/Tuscan class, you still
need this kit as it has a different roller and DVD.
Linda Coffman
Bastrop Middle School
June 7, Sun
1:30pm – 4:00 pm
$28, + $29 materials fee to instructor
$10 off if you take both classes
FLORAL DESIGN
FUNDAMENTALS AND
ARRANGEMENTS
Tired of paying for overpriced flowers? The cost of birthday, anniversary, and sympathy arrangements
can add up! Learn how to make
simple arrangements at an affordable price during this two week
course. Potential designs to be created may be a rustic country design, an elegant line arrangement,
a bud vase, a monochromatic color scheme, a summer design and
more, after learning the fundamentals of floral design!
Cassidy Mercer
Cedar Creek High School
June 8 – June 19, Mon - Fri
5:30 - 6:30 pm
$75, plus $125 supply fee
FLY FISHING 101
Learn the basics of fly fishing. From
casting to rigging your gear to finding fish, this class will cover everything you need to know to get started fly fishing right here in central
Texas. This class will be held both
in and outdoors and will give you
real life opportunities to learn the
sport of fly fishing. All needed gear
will be provided. If you have ever
thought about taking up fly fishing
,this is the class for you.
Kevin Hutchison
Bastrop Intermediate School
June15,17 & 19
6:00 – 8:00 pm
$62
GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS,
AGES 16+
Do you ever want to sit down and
just play one of your favorite songs
from the radio or off the internet
stream? Let Mo Pair give you the
fundamentals to make that dream
a reality! Learn basic chords, basic strum patterns, and the ability
to play and sing at the same time!
Begin on a simple, popular song
immediately! Participants need to
bring a capo.
Mo Pair
Mina Elementary School
June 18 – 23, Thurs
7:00 – 8:30 pm
$150
INSTANT GUITAR FOR
HOPELESSLY BUSY PEOPLE
AGES 13+
Have you ever wanted to learn the
guitar but simply find it difficult to
find the time? In just a few hours,
you can learn enough about playing
the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have
to take private lessons to do it. This
crash course will teach you some
basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs
right away. Bring your acoustic
guitar. Class limited to 15 students. For more information, go to
justonceclasses.com
Topics include:
● How chords work in a song
● How to form the three main types
of chords
● How to tune your guitar
● Basic strumming patterns
● How to buy a good guitar (things
to avoid)
● How to play along with simple
tunes
Craig Coffman
Bastrop Middle School
June 7, Sun
10:00 am – 12:30 pm
$28, + $29 materials fee to instructor
Summer Break Camp
Go Bears!
Go Bears!
PIANO BLING
JUST ONCE PIANO FOR
BUSY PEOPLE
Some music teachers may not want
you to know this, but you don’t
need years of weekly lessons to
learn piano. In just a few hours,
you can learn enough secrets of
the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. How do we do it?
While regular piano teachers teach
note reading, piano professionals
use chords. And you can learn all
the chords you’ll need to play any
song in this one session. Any song.
Any style. Any key. If you can find
middle C and know the meaning of
Every Good Boy Does Fine, you already know enough to enroll in this
workshop. Additionally there is a
$29 materials fee for the workbook
and practice CD collected in class
by the instructor. Everything covered in the class is also covered on
this CD which is designed for home
practice and study.
Ed White
Bastrop Intermediate School
July 18, Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 pm
$31, + $29 materials fee to instructor
512.772.7180
Go Bears!
Go
Bears!
ments of your
camera
and how to
This two-hour workshop is a followup to the Just Once Piano for Busy
People workshop. Piano Bling is a
new class developed in response
to students questions about how
to make their songs more interesting, or how to jazz them up a little.
In this class, you will learn over a
dozen techniques to enhance simple versions of any song. If you are
a beginner, then this class will help
you become a better piano player.
You can also take the Just Once Piano for Busy People and the Piano
Bling classes back-to-back. In addition to the registration fee, there is
a $29 materials fee for a CD, payable to the instructor the day of the
class.
Ed White
Bastrop Middle SchoolJuly 18, Sat
1:00 – 3:00 pm
$31, + $29 materials fee to instructor
POINT, SNAP & SHOOT
FOR ADULTS
Discover how to get more out of
your photos. Designed for adults,
this class will review the basic ele-
get your photos to turn out the way
you’ve always wanted. This course
will help you find your “creative eye”
and much, much more. Grab your
camera, start taking pictures and
join the fun!!
Kevin Hutchison
Bastrop Intermediate School
July 7 - 16, Tues & Thurs
6:00 – 8:00 pm
$69
“SEW” CRAFTY WORKSHOP,
AGES 15+
Learn how to operate a sewing machine, about the various types of
stitches and how to follow a simple pattern. No sewing experience
needed. No machine, no worries!
Although having your own machine
is preferred, we do have a limited
number of machines available for
your use. Space is limited.
Jessica Bernardin
Beyond the Bell Annex
June 13, Sat
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$35
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Matthew Mix, DC
Bryant Saenz, DC
Gentle techniques
Pediatric Care
CoreScore Technology for precise, quality care.
Pure chiropractic for healthy, thriving families.
512.321.9200
SIGN LANGUAGE I
In this beginning sign language
class, students will be introduced to
the use of Signed English to communicate with the deaf. Students
will learn to finger spell, sign a vocabulary of many words and sign
simple sentence structures. Emphasis will include both receptive
and expressive skills and American
Sign Language concepts. You may
bring daily words used at work to
translate into sign language to help
you reach out to the deaf community. For example, you may provide a
service for an organization such as
the police and/or fire departments,
department stores, hospitals, etc.
John Russo
Bastrop Middle School
June 9 – July 2, Tues & Thurs
Time: 6:15 – 7:15 pm
$79
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SIGN LANGUAGE II
This is a continuation of Sign 1, with
a greater emphasis on grammar
and concentrated effort in developing the students’ expressive and
receptive skills. This course will
continue to provide insight into deaf
cultural values, attitudes, and acceptance of the deaf community. In
addition, students will be introduced
to a multi-sign word appendix and
meaning context.
Pre-requisite: Sign I
John Russo
Bastrop Middle School
July 7 – 30, Tues & Thurs
6:15 – 7:15 pm
$79
UNLOCKING THE DOOR TO
HOME OWNERSHIP
This class will discuss the ins and
outs of buying a home, tax benefits
of home ownership and what to
look for when buying a home. It will
also discuss the pros and cons of
using a realtor.
Jill McNabb, Greater Texas Federal
Credit Union
Beyond the Bell Annex
June 24, Wed
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Free
YARNED AND DANGEROUS,
AGES 15+
Do you know what it means to cast
on or bind off? Have you ever
wanted to learn how to use a pattern and basic stitches? This introductory Crochet and Knitting course
will teach you all of the above and
more.
Instructor: Jessica Bernardin
Beyond the Bell Annex
July 9 - 30, Thurs
6:00 – 8:30 pm
$68
Online Only
Classes starting at $89.
Register at www.ed2go.
com/bastrop
ASSISTING AGING PARENTS
Be prepared to handle the challenges you and your parents will face in
the coming years, while learning to
cherish the transition.
BUSINESS FINANCE FOR
NON-FINANCE PERSONNEL
This course will help you understand business environments, financial statements, and strategy
so you can make more profitable
business and personal financial decisions.
EMPOWERING STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
Explore common disabilities you’ll
encounter in the classroom and
master techniques for promoting
academic, behavioral, and social
skills in students with special needs.
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY
IN THE CLASSROOM
In this professional development
course for teachers, you’ll learn the
secrets of technology integration
in the classroom, gaining the skills
educators need to use tools such
as wikis, podcasts, and blogs effectively.
MAC, IPHONE, AND IPAD
PROGRAMMING
Learn to create Mac and iPhone,
and iPad apps and programs using
Objective-C and the Xcode compiler.
NAVIGATING DIVORCE
Learn how to navigate the legal,
financial, emotional, and interpersonal waters of the divorce process
and emerge grounded and healthy.
SAT/ACT PREPARATION-PART 1
Master the reading, writing, English, and science questions on the
ACT and new SAT.
UNDERSTANDING THE CLOUD
Learn everything you need to truly
understand the cloud, including
how it works, what drives it, why it’s
so popular, and how to make the
cloud work for you.
Fit Club Fitness offers both
BOOTCAMP and YOGA
classes.
John and Vanessa Lindsley
Yoga - 623 Hwy 71 W, Ste 104
Bootcamp - 301 Hwy 71 W, Ste 104
Bootcamp is FREE to ACE families
June 8 – July 30
Classes EVERYDAY
Register for the
classes below at
bisdtx.feepay.com
ONLINE TEXAS DEFENSIVE
DRIVING
$25
Our Texas state approved online
defensive driving course will dismiss your traffic ticket and keep
the points from appearing on your
Texas driving record. Our Texas online driving safety course will also
get you discounted insurance rates
up to 10%. • Approved by the Texas Education Agency & ALL Texas
Courts
• Ticket Dismissal
• Point Reduction
• Insurance Discount
• Accessible via any device with internet
• Log “On and Off” at YOUR convenience
• Quick and Easy!
• Available in English and Spanish
ONLINE TEXAS TEEN DRIVER’S
EDUCATION
$125
• 100% Online Driver’s Ed Curriculum from Stay Safe Driving School
• Satisfies 32 Hour classroom requirement
• Complete by itself or with driving
lessons
• Get your permit & license!
• The course is offered in multiple
settings
Visit www.fitclubfitness.net for
times and more information.
To register, call 512-922-2801.
• Audio narration facilities so that
you can hear the lectures aloud
• 24/7 technical and customer support
PARENT TAUGHT TEXAS TEEN
DRIVER’S EDUCATION
$125
• Parent or guardian fills the role of
instructor
• Covers classroom and in-car training
• Satisfies Texas’ minimum permit
and licensing requirements
• 24/7 technical and customer support
ONLINE ADULT DRIVER
EDUCATION
$45
Since 2010, if you’re between the
ages of 18-25 and have never had
a driver’s license, you’re required
to take an adult drivers ed course
to operate a vehicle in the state of
Texas. These courses are also beneficial to drivers who are new to the
state, born out of the country, over
25-years-old, or even those Texans
who are simply looking to lower
their insurance premiums.
• For Ages 18 – 25
• Permitted for adults between 1824 applying for their first Texas driver’s license
• DPS written exam is completed as
a part of your course
• TEA Approved
• Fun & Engaging Multimedia
*Disponsible en español
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KIDS CLASSES BY DATE
Exciting! Creative! Fun! We have a summer program for everyone!!
Check out our STARS “Going and Growing Around the World” camp, the ACE Amazing
Race or the variety of Beyond the Bell community camps.
Dates
STARS themes
(both locations)
Community Programs
ACE
(CCHS)
June 1 - 5
N/A
CPR & First Aid, Kempo Karate, Crochet
June 8 - 12
Jamaica
Kempo Karate, 1 on 1 Bball,Crochet
June 15 - 19
Brazil
Clay Camps, Kempo Karate, 1 on 1 Bball, Photography, Crochet
June 22 - 26
Peru
Clay Camps, Kempo Karate, 1 on 1 Bball, Photography, Crochet
June 29 - July 2
Japan
Kempo Karate, 1 on 1 Bball, Crochet
July 6 - 10
Turkey
Clay Camps, Kempo Karate, Minecraft Madness,
1 on 1 Bball, Secret Agent Lab
July 13 - 17
Australia
Camp Barbie, Fashion Designer, Fun Academy, Lego Logo, Lego Mania,
Survival Tactics, Clay Camps, Kempo Karate, Minecraft Madness,
Creative Expressions, 1 on 1 Bball, Texas Wildflowers Painting
July 20 - 24
Egypt
Kempo Karate, Maker Camp, Minecraft Madness,
1 on 1 Bball, Red Hot Robots, Texas Wildflowers Painting
July 27 - 31
France
Aug 3 - 7
Aug 10 - 14
Aug 17 - 21
Germany
1 on 1 Basketball Lessons
Madagascar
1 on 1 Basketball Lessons
Antartica
1 on 1 Basketball Lessons
ACE Amazing Race
for students entering
9th - 12th grades for
2015-2016.
Held at
Cedar Creek
High School.
Call 512.772.7180
for more
information.
Global Groove, Heroes’ Quest, Kempo Karate,
Minecraft Madness, 1 on 1 Bball
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