Summer 2015 Kids Academy Final

SE CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMER KIDS ACADEMY
2015
Pre-K – 1st Grades
June 15-18
Amazing Planets K-2nd
Children are naturally curious about the world around them and curiosity is all we need to learn about the 8 big
Planets and the 5 dwarf planets in our solar system. Outer space it sometimes hard to grasp, since it’s not a place
they can see with their own eyes. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1652 Ins. Adriana Terrazas Loc. Mag. Conf. Rm.
June 22-25
The Magic School Bus PreK-2nd
FASTEN your seat belts and take a field trip on the magic school bus. You will experience different adventures each day
from getting caught in spider webs, blast into space, riding the wind, and weather and storms. So, let’s get excited about
school, by reading and exploring this world. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1653 Ins. Adriana Terrazas Loc.
Mag. Conf. Rm.
June 29-July 2
Wacky Weather K-2nd
From the pitter patter of rain, to the roar of a tornado, Weather Watchers, are on the lookout for nature’s weather
wonder’s. Discover the different types of weather and why and how each occurs. Children will learn about mother
nature and how we should prepare for thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail and lightning. We will learn about precautions that need to be taken and safety tips. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1654 Ins. Adriana Loc. Ballroom B
July 6-9
Creepy Crawly K-2nd
Bet you didn’t know there was a difference between an insect and a true bug. Well there is! Children
will learn how to classify insects and explore characteristics of several different types of insects. If you’re child loves
creepy crawly things this is a class for them! This week will be crawling with fun! 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1632
Ins. Chelsea Morris Loc. Magnolia Rm.
2nd-4th Grades
June 1-4
Space Cadets
Take a trip through space exploring our solar system, asteroids, comets, and constellations. Your child will be involved in
hands on activities including a meteor experiment, a rocket launch, and an Oreo moon activity to help engage their natural
curiosity about the universe! It will be out of this world! 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1633 Ins. Chelsea Morris
Loc. Magnolia Rm.
June 8-11
Animals Around US 1st- 3rd
Lions, Tigers, Bears, OH, FUN! Join in on this week’s lesson as children will discover that Desert, Forest, Wetlands, and
Grasslands are unique and separate habitats for all of the world’s wonderful animals. Children will also participate in
discussions and fun activities. I am not lion, this will be fun! 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1634 Ins. Melissa Allen
Loc. Magnolia. Rm.
June 15-18
Little Scientists
Children will shape their curiosity with hands-on activities that will help develop critical thinking skills and inspire a
passion for science that will last for year—all while having fun! We will make our own bouncy balls, elephant toothpaste
and more! 8:00am-11:45am $50.0 0215-1635 Ins. Chelsea Morris Loc. Ballroom B
June 22-25
Superhero’s 2nd – 4th
KAPOW!!.... SMASH!!.... WOW!!..... This week’s full on advantage will be all about exploring Superhero’s. We will
discuss familiar superheroes and super-villains to expand our understanding of each character types and similarities.
Students will incorporate everyday reality and respond by integrating those issues into the creation of their own superheroes
or super-villains as well as the settings the superheroes or super-villains operate in. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1636
Ins. Melissa Allen Loc. Ballroom B
June 29-July 2
Fit Kids 2nd – 4th
Get moving with creative fun activities that will challenge you to work-out your mind as well as your body. Children will
participate in activities that will teach them how to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as learn basic curriculum. Children will
learn Science, Math, English, and Social Studies all while still keeping their body’s exercising. Don’t be afraid to take the
challenge! Let’s train our brain and body to get fit! 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1637 Ins. Melissa Allen
Loc. Ballroom C
5th Grade – 9th Grade
June 8-11
Mad Scientist (4th-7th)
What makes the Fortune Fish move; what keeps an airplane up; do you eat nails for breakfast? Explore Chemical Reactions,
Force & Energy, Electricity & Magnetism, plus Heat & Sound with hands-on activities. Demonstrations, science puzzles
and experiments with take-home items each day. 1:00pm-4:30pm $60.00 0215-1638 Ins. Dr. G. Eggleton Loc. S333
June 15-18
Creating Fictional Worlds
Wizards and witches living among us…Animals talking to each other…It’s 3010 and humans are living on the moon. Have
you ever wondered how your favorite authors can transport you into a completely different world? In this class, students
will learn how to create fictional worlds. We will review story elements and read excerpts from fantasy books for
inspiration. This class will focus on writing science fiction and fantasy, but anyone interested in practicing their fiction
writing is welcome. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 0215-1639 Ins. Asia Willingham Loc. Ballroom C
June 22-25
Advanced Mad Scientist-Measures Up
“You’re a Block Head-CB”; Cleaver Levers, What’s Eating You?; I’ve Got the Solution.
Explore Classifying, Comparing, finding Relationships between Measurements with hands-on activities.
Demonstrations and experiments with take-home results each day. 1:00pm-4:30pm $60.00 0215-1640 Ins. Dr. G.
Eggleton Loc. S333
June 22-25
Practicing the Four Types of Writing
This class is perfect for students who wish to practice writing essays. We will review the four types of writing: expository,
narrative, persuasive, and descriptive. In order to ensure the best writing possible, we will utilize the steps in the writing
process, including brainstorming, pre-writing, drafting, and editing. This class will help prepare students for classroom
writing assignments and writing tests. Students will end this class with an impressive writing portfolio! 8:00am-11:45am
$50.00 0215-1641 Ins. Asia Willingham Loc. Ballroom C
June 29-July 2 Adobe Photoshop (Ages 10-15)
Turn yourself into an alien! Add a third eye to your face! This course shows you how to use Adobe Photoshop to perform
many different image processing techniques. In this course, you will learn how to use several tools for selecting parts of
images, and will move, duplicate and resize images. You will learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, painting and blending,
and color modification. 8:00am-11:45am $50.00 Ins. Jason Hicks Loc. FA 206
There will be a snack served daily. Upon registration, you will be asked if child has any food related allergies.
*The safety of the children is of utmost concern to the Continuing Education program.
In an effort to ensure student safety, Continuing Education will require authorized
parents/guardians to check students in and out of the classroom each day. Please be
prepared to show proper identification.
Kids Academy Morning Schedule:
7:45 – 8:00 am
Check-In
8:00am
Session Begins
11:30 – 11:45 am
Check-Out
Kids Academy Afternoon Schedule:
1:00-1:15 pm
Check-In
1:15
Session Begins
4:15-4:30
Check-Out
Call SE Continuing Education at 580.745.2858 to register by phone or for more information.
Please contact SE Continuing Education at (580) 745-2858 or SE at (580) 745-2254 to request assistance due to a
disability. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed without adequate advance notice.
More classes to come! Please check out our website at www.se.edu/conted
for all classes! Summer classes will be uploaded by May 1st.