SuMMeR 2015 - Merced College Community Services

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SuMMeR 2015 - Merced College Community Services
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Merced College Community Services College For Kids 2015
Welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I register?
Registration begins April 1st.
When does it start?
The first session begins June 15th.
What are the age ranges to register for classes?
Students need to be going into the 4th grade through 8th grade to register for College for Kids (many of the classes go down to 2nd or 3rd
grade). Ages for aquatics programs and sport camps vary. Exact ages/
grade levels can be found in the descriptions throughout this booklet.
How much does it cost?
College for Kids classes are $60 or $65 per class. Please refer to the
descriptions to find the prices for individual sports camps and aquatics
programs.
What does registration cover?
The registration covers all class/camp enrollment fees and supplies. It
does not cover the cost of snacks, meals, or other related expenses.
How do I register?
You can register online at
www.mercedcommunityservices.com
OR you can mail or fax your registrations to:
Merced College Community Services
630 W. 19th Street (downtown)*
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 384-6224*
Fax: (209) 386-6793*
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Registration forms can be downloaded from our website
*$3 processing fee will apply to all staff-assisted registrations
Summer hours (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) begin June 1st and
Merced College will be closed on Fridays.
NOTE: College For Kids will take place on the main campus.
Registration prior to June 15th will take place downtown.
Beginning June 15th and during College for Kids
we will be located at Merced College in ART-2.
Will I be sent a confirmation?
Confirmations will not be sent unless you register online and provide an
email address or send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Refund policy?
All College for Kids class registrations are final and no refunds will be
awarded unless a class is cancelled by Merced College. There is a $10
per student, per occurrence charge for student schedule changes at any
time during the registration period for any reason. College for Kids
reserves the right to change a student’s schedule if he/she has been enrolled in a class that is not consistent with appropriate grade level.
Merced College Community Services College For Kids 2015
SESSION 1 @ A GLANCE • JUNE 15 - 25, 2015
Merced College Community Services College For Kids 2015
SESSION 1 @ A GLANCE • JUNE 15 - 25, 2015
SESSION 2 @ a glance • JULY 6-16, 2015
Merced College Community Services College For Kids 2015
SESSION 2 @ a glance • JULY 6-16, 2015
Merced College Community Services College For Kids 2015
SESSION 3 @ A GLANCE • JULY 20 - 30, 2015
AQUATICS CAMPS
Jr. Blue Devil SplashballTM Water Polo (Ages 5-9) M-TH 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sessions 1 & 2
SplashballTM exists to introduce basic water polo skills to the younger generation.
Jr. Blue Devil Beginning Water Polo (Age 14 & Under) M-TH 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sessions 1 & 2
The beginning class is for students who may have participated in SplashballTM but have no other experience.
Instructor: Scott McCall Location: Merced College Pool Fee: $55 per session
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Ages 6-15) M-TH 8:00-9:20 a.m. Session 3
Instructor: Kevin Buccola Location: Merced College Pool Fee: $55 per session
Archery
Sports Camps
Age 8 and Up • $70
June 15 – 18 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
June 22 – 25 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
June 22 – 25 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
July 6 – 9 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
July 13 – 16 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
July 20 – 23 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
July 27 – 30 • 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Location: Merced College
Front Lawn
Coach: Dennis Taylor
Baseball
Ages 5 – 9 • $75
June 15 – 18 • 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Ages 10 – 16 • $75
June 22 – 25 • 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Merced College
Baseball Field
Coaches: Nate Devine &
Chris Pedretti
Co-Ed Basketball
Ages 6 – 15 • $50
July 6 – 9 • 11:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Merced College Gym
Coach: Bill Russell
Co-Ed Volleyball
Ages 7 – 12 • $50
June 22 – 25 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Merced College Gym
Coach: Desmond Navares
Co-Ed Volleyball
Ages 12 -17 • $50
July 20 - 23 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Merced College Gym
Coach: Jessica Casey
Fitness Training
Boot Camp
Kids MMA
Ages 7 – 12 • $60
June 15 – 25 • 2:30 – 3:50 PM
July 6 – 16 • 2:30 – 3:50 PM
July 20 – 30 • 8:00 – 9:20 AM
July 20 - 30 • 2:30 – 3:50 PM
Ages 12 - 14 • $60
Location: Merced College GYM-4
July 20 – 30 • 9:30 - 10:50 AM
Coach: Marcos Tome
Location: Merced College Stadium & Note: Bring boxing gloves but if
GYM-4
needed they can be purchased or
Coach: Moochie Terry
instructor has a few on hand
Note: Tennis shoes required
Ages 8 – 11 • $60
Football
Ages 7 – 17 • $65
July 6 - 9 • 8:30 – 11:00 AM
Location: Merced College Stadium
Coach: Bob Casey
Girls Basketball
Soccer
Age 5 • $50
June 15 – 25 • 8:00 – 9:00 AM
Ages 6 – 7 • $50
June 15 – 25 • 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Ages 8 – 10 • $50
June 15 – 25 • 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Merced College
Ages 7 – 17 • $50
June 15 – 18 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Soccer Fields
Coaches: Carmen Ildefonzo &
Location: Merced College Gym
Bill Mazuelos
Coach: Allen Huddleston
Note: Bring shin guards & a ball
Golf
Age 7 & Up • $60
June 15 – 18 • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
July 6 – 9 • 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Rancho del Rey (Atwater) Coach: Gary Olson
Hula Hale
Ages 5 - 12 • $55
June 15 - 25 • 9:30 - 10:50 AM
Location: Merced College GYM-4
Coach: Rebecca Manandic
Tennis
Ages 7 – 10 • $65
July 6 - 16 • 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Location: Merced College
Tennis Courts
Coach: Keith Tetangco
Note: Bring your own racket
Pre-requisites & requirements
for participants below…
Parent and Me
(Age 2 & Under)
Practice water safety skills & participate in fun water activities
& songs designed to encourage students to explore the water. A
parent or guardian is required to be in the
water with each student. All children under
the age of 2 are required to wear swim diapers.
Tiny Tots
(Ages 3 – 5)
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Aquatics Program
Students will be introduced to submerging mouth, nose & eyes,
assisted breath control & floats, & jumping in unassisted. Students must be able to hold onto the wall by themselves, & be able
to attend class without parent present.
Advanced Tiny Tots
(Ages 4 – 6)
Students will practice floats, rollovers, kicking, & arm movement
on wall. Students must be able to attend without parent present
& must be able to demonstrate all skills required to pass Tiny
Tots.
Beginners I
(Ages 4 – 7)
This class focuses on improvement of front & back crawl &
rhythmic breathing. Students will practice assisted diving, retrieving objects from bottom of shallow end, glides, & elementary
backstroke. Students must have completed a Tiny Tots course or
demonstrate all skills required to pass Tiny Tots.
Beginners II
(Age 8 & Up)
This class focuses on improvement of front & back crawl &
rhythmic breathing. Students will practice assisted diving, retrieving objects from bottom of shallow end, glides, & elementary
backstroke. Students must have completed a Tiny Tots course or
demonstrate all skills required to pass Tiny Tots.
Advanced Beginners
Students will develop confidence & improve on the front & back
crawl. They will practice dolphin kicks, breaststroke, open turns,
deep water bobs, treading water, & diving unassisted. Students
must have completed a Beginners course or demonstrate all
skills required to pass Beginners.
Intermediate
This class focuses on building endurance & better stroke mechanics. Students will practice breaststroke, backstroke, &
sidestroke. Flip turns, pike & surface dives, & diving from board
are all introduced at this level. Students must have completed
the Advanced Beginners course or demonstrate all skills required
to pass Advanced Beginners.
Diving
Dive from side in stride position; feet-first surface dive & swim 3
body lengths underwater; survival float for 1 minute; back float
1 minute; change from vertical to horizontal position. Students
must know how to swim and be at least 7 years old..
All swim classes are $55
Class Descriptions
$60 Classes
Algebra
Marvelous Math
Animation: Art in Motion I
Session 1
T
his class is intended for students who have completed the prealgebra course and to prepare students to move ahead to the
next course in algebra. The exercises progress from simple to more
difficult problems in an effort to give students confidence in their
solving ability. Session 3
D
o you like to draw? Do you want to make movies? In animation, you can do both! In this class, you’ll learn about the different types of animation and how they can bring your drawings to
life in a new way. Sessions 1, 2 & 3
Animation: Art in Motion II
H
ave you ever wanted to learn more about what goes in to making great animation? Have you taken other animation classes
and want to learn more? This is the class for you. Using animation
techniques and principles used by professionals, you’ll get to create
your own animated short film. Sessions 2 & 3
Archeology for Kids
B
ecome a resident archeologist and learn basic archeology techniques during this hands-on course. You’ll participate in reconstructing the past by reassembling a broken pot, dissecting an
owl pellet, and participating in a small dig. The last few days of
class, students will complete the “Big Dig” using real archeology
techniques! Sessions 1, 2 & 3; Grades 2nd-8th
Around the World
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ravel around the world to learn about the people, places, and
culture through a variety of fun, hands-on projects. We’ll visit ancient Egypt, China and India in this fun and exciting class.
Sessions 1 & 3; Grades 2nd-8th
Beginning Sign Language I
I
n this class you will have fun learning the basics of American
Sign Language. Learn how to communicate with others without
even saying a word! Students will learn through playing games,
signing songs, and telling stories in this fun and interactive class.
Session 1; Grades 2nd-8th
Beginning Sign Language II
I
n this class you will have fun building on the skills you’ve learned
in the Beginning Sign Language class. Students will continue to
develop their skills in American Sign Language, learning through
playing games, signing songs, and telling stories in this fun and
interactive class. Session 1; Grades 2nd-8th
S
tudents will learn that math is more than just adding and subtracting. They will gain a deeper understanding of basic skills
and concepts through hands-on activities, games, and writing. Students should have a good understanding of the four mathematical
operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Microscopes Alive!
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ids will venture into another world - the world hidden to us
because it is so small! This class is for young scientists who
want to see a whole new world through microscopes! Students will
view and draw pond life, yeast and much, much more.
Sessions 1, 2 & 3; Grades 2nd-8th
Planet Explore
T
he world has amazing diversity and unique ways of life that
must be explored! Discover the beautiful cultures of China,
Japan, and Korea through songs, games, and special guest speakers. Session 2
Pre-Algebra
T
his class is specifically designed with the purpose of sequentially introducing, carefully teaching, and methodically reinforcing through drill, the all-important basics of pre-algebra that
are definable by rules. The content is arranged and sequentially
presented in the order that is most frequently used by most text
books. Session 2
Space & Rockets
H
ow would you like to take a guided tour of the solar system?
Through activities such as creating a travel brochure of an object in the solar system, a moon phase model, and a star chart, students will learn all about the solar system. During the second week
of class, you’ll design, build, and launch an “eggstronaut” using a
2 liter bottle, an egg, and your imagination! Sessions 1, 2 & 3;
Grades 2nd-8th
Writing Your Own Adventure Tale
S
tudents will imagine and create their own 10 - 20 page picture
book or comic book. Students will learn basic techniques used in
creating an exciting tale. Session 3
Class Descriptions
$65 Classes
Art of the #Selfie
B
y studying various art movements, students will try to emulate these styles
in their own self-portraits. Students may use face paint/makeup, costumes,
and scenery to create the perfect imitation. Absolutely no indecent imagery will
be depicted or tolerated in this course. Sessions 2 & 3
All classes are 4
- unless other
et your creative juices flowing this summer! The Crafting Divas class is designed to help children express their creative self by learning to make accessories for daily use. What better way to display your art than by wearing it? After
participating in this course, students will make 7 projects including a necklace,
bracelet, 2 types of earrings, bows, a brooch, and a tutu! Session 3; Grades 3rd-8th
Crazy for Cupcakes
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upcakes are everywhere! Different flavors, styles, designs, and shapes! Students will learn to decorate an assortment of eye-catching cupcakes using
both buttercream icing and fondant. They’ll also learn basic kitchen routines
and safe practices. Included in the lessons will be art activities including poster
making, apron decorating, and cupcake design. The best part is you can take
them home to share with family and friends! Sessions 1 & 2; Grades 2nd-8th
Digital Photography for Kids
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earn the basics of digital photography with one of the community’s best photographers. You’ll learn the functions of a digital camera, elements of lighting, Photoshop, portrait assignment, and composition. You’ll create a portfolio
of prints to take home. NOTE: Students are required to bring their own digital
camera to class. We have a limited number of cameras to loan out to students in
need. Sessions 1 & 2; Grades 3rd-8th
Fusing Glass
S
tudents will learn the process of melting glass to create different textures and
looks and create fun, abstract pieces of art. They will create an abstract fused
sun catcher with glass frit and dichroic glass which the instructor will then take
to her studio to melt in a kiln. Students will also have the opportunity to make a
piece of jewelry such as a fused pendant. Session 3; Grades 2nd-8th
Knitting 101
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Crafting Divas
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nitting is a great activity that allows you to create things both practical and
fun such as hats, scarves and toys. This class will teach you how to Finger
Knit, make your own knitting needles, how to cast on, knit, purl, cast off and follow a simple pattern. Session 1; Grades 2nd-8th
Mosaic Glass
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earn what mosaic is by working with shapes first. Students will choose projects based on their creative ability and age. Projects include a place mat,
mosaic candle holder, stepping stone, bird house, and picture frame. This class
will teach students how to make mosaic art with any materials using found objects to create art. Session 2; Grades 2nd-8th
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(209) 384-6224
Class Descriptions
$65 Classes
e 4th - 8th grade
herwise noted -
Newspaper Reporter Me!
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tudents will write a feature story for the class newspaper after taking a trip to
P.S. M’Lynn, A Pet Salon and interviewing the owner to find out how she grooms
and provides care for dogs. Students will interview their classroom partners ahead
of time to practice. Then they will incorporate photos they took into their story.
Session 1
Polymer Clay
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NOW!
ave your kids learn the basics of polymer clay this summer! It is super fun
and easy to create with polymer clay and kids of all ages enjoy working
with it. Your children will be able to use their imagination to create 8 different
projects which they will be able to use or gift. These projects are a lot of fun and
include a pendant, keychain, bookmark, photo holder, and a character, all made
out of polymer clay! Session 2; Grades 3rd-8th
Ruffles & Rhinestones
A
re your favorite jeans getting too short? You can recycle them while you
learn basic sewing techniques. You will transform the jeans into a ruffled
skirt and a T-shirt into a dazzling delight. The ruffled denim skirt and rhinestone accented applique on your T-shirt will be a favorite outfit when school begins. Session 3
Sculpture 101
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culpture is an amazing form of self-expression that allows artists to express
themselves in three dimensions. This class will teach students how to sculpt
using several different mediums including clay, plaster of Paris, found objects
and pipe cleaners to create a variety of fun projects. Session 1
Sewing 101
H
ave you ever wanted to make your own clothes, accessories or stuffed animals? This class will teach you how! Learn how to make something that will
withstand the test of time by learning the important steps involved in sewing
something from beginning to end. Students will learn hand sewing, how to cut
patterns and fabric as well as finishing techniques to create something they can
take home. Students will complete several fun projects ranging from bags and
hats to stuffed animals. Session 1; Grades 2nd-8th
Sew What?
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reate a magic pillowcase to give your bedroom its own attitude! Select three
fabric patterns in a variety of your favorite colors to make a magical pillowcase for a special look on your bed. You will learn basic sewing techniques useful
for a lifetime. A second magic pillowcase designed from donated fabric will be
presented to a hospitalized child to brighten their day. What a great way to give
back to our community! Session 2
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Soap, Candle & Lotion Making
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Session 1
tudents will enjoy learning a variety of techniques for candle making, such
as dipping and sand molds. Students will also make soap, lotion and sea salt
scrub using natural ingredients.
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