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Center for Effective Non-Profits
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Using the Tools of the West Central Illinois Philanthropy Center 1:30-3pm Wed 6/13/2012 - 6/13/2012 Zumdahl
There is a great resource here in your region for those seeking grant funding. One of seven of its kind in Illinois, this is a valuable and free resource. Learn how to take advantage of this library for information for your nonprofit.
Children's College
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Become a Superhero (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hilgenbrinck $60.00
Sink yourself into your imagination and transform youself into a one-of-a-kind unique super hero! Create a cape and mask, your own super power, comic book and much more!
Cupcake Creations (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Arnold $65.00
Become an artistic cupcake designer. Create frogs, butterflies, fish, princes and princesses and much more using different kinds of icing and candy. Cupcakes will be provided. This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Keyboarding for Kids (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Lenane $55.00
Keyboarding is essential when using the computer. Begin to learn keyboarding using the Typing Pals program. If you have already begun we will work on improving your accuracy and speed.
No Business Like Show Business (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hernandez $55.00
Acting! Singing! Dancing! You can learn it all in this class! With all new scenes and music from plays and musicals, you're sure to catch the "theatre bug" and feel lke a Broadway start when you grace the stage in this fun-filled theatre class!
Passport to Italy (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Biswell $55.00
Get your passport ready and pack your bag for a fun-filled journey to Italy. Explore this area by tasting foods such as gelato and Margharita pizza. Learn bout famous people and places such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, make crafts, listen to music and learn a few Italian words. See you there! Ciao! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
TaeKwonDo (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Bentley $55.00
Have fun kicking and punching while learning valuable life skills such as self-confidence, discipline and respect. Martial arts also provides physical attributes such as focus, balance, speed and presentation skills.
Babysitter Training (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 American Red Cross $70.00
Learn decision making skills, leadership and age appropriate activities for children. Learn the life saving skills of child and infant CPR along with basic first aid. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certification card.
Crime Scene Investigation (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Phillips $100.00
Learn about fingerprinting, hair samples, observation, blood and DNA extraction. Use all the techniques used by crime scene investigators to solve a crime. Each child will receive their own CSI kit to take home.
Draw Your World (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Kerns $55.00
Learn to draw what you see in the world around you. We will use a variety of drawing materials. Some of the possible techniques include using shapes, drawing from life and simple perspective.
Horse Play (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Quest Stables Staff $75.00
Get your boots on and travel with us to a horse stable where you will feed, groom, walk and even ride the horses, with supervision of course! These horses are trained to assist handicapped children. Giddy up! Transportation is provided!
Large Animals (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Klingele $75.00
Spend a week learning about large animals. Travel to a dairy farm to see a cow being milked, visit a horse stable to see what it's like to take care of a horse and much more. A field trip will be taken each day. Transportation is provided.
Play Ball! (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Keppner $55.00
Are you ready to improve your softball skills and play in a real game situation? Through team challenges and skill practice, you will improve and have fun at the same time. Practice throwing, catching, hitting and defense. Students must bring softball glove and wear closed-toe shoes.
Sewing with Stupavsky (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Stupavsky $70.00
Gear up for the pool or beach. Sew some hip summer apparel and your own beach bag to take with you! Only the grooviest fabrics are used! Fabrics, patterns and sewing machines are provided.
Blazer Cheerleading (K-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 JWCC Cheerleaders $55.00
Experience what it's like to be a JWCC cheerleader and support your favorite Trail Blazers. Learn cheers, chants, jumps and stunts. Create shirts, hair ribbons, spirit sticks, shakers and more!
Groovy Guitar (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Payne $55.00
Have you always wanted to play guitar? In this class you will be learning basic chords and note reading. Also learn the history of guitar to help you begin your journey in playing songs to share with your family and friends. Don’t worry about having your own guitar- they are provided. This is not rock guitar, but it will help you if that's your goal.
Vet for a Week (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Klingele Vet Staff $80.00
Observe at a vet clinic, learn about surgeries, exams and lab work. Also help with the care of boarding animals. Transportation is provided.
Clay Play (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Arnold $65.00
Sculpt items such as a pig, bunny, caterpillars, fireflies, jewelry and bowls while learning several clay techniques. Students need to bring a paint shirt.
Fancy Nancy (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Mowen $60.00
Fancy Nancy likes fancy things! Read and enjoy four fabulous Fancy Nancy books. Dress up for a fancy fashio show, explore fancy art projects and practice manners at a tea party Fancy Nancy style!
Harry Potter Arts & Crafts (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hernandez & Quinlivan $60.00
You have been formally accepted to Hogwarts School of Arts and Crafts! Play Quidditch, taste a homemade butterbeer, perfect your own bubblehead charm and more! Make and take home recipes and crafts right from the Harry Potter books.
It's a Buggy Bug World (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Carver $55.00
Join the adventurous journey through Eric Carle’s books as you explore the world of insects. Create your own version of some of his classics while integrating the great outdoors into your projects. If you like the outdoors and nature then grab your explorer kits and hop on board for the adventure of a lifetime.
Lil' Legos Engineering (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Sapp $145.00
Okay young engineers, it’s your turn! Using the LEGO Early Simple Machine kit, connect and construct machines such as seesaws, rafts, pinwheels and more! Cost includes 105 piece kit that students can keep!
Rising Stars Tennis (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Arnold $65.00
Okay young engineers, it’s your turn! Using the LEGO Early Simple Machine kit, connect and construct machines such as seesaws, rafts, pinwheels and more! Cost includes 105 piece kit that students can keep!
Sports Fanatic (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hilgenbrinck $70.00
Kids will hit a homerun by channeling their inner sports energy into creating their favorite sports teams’ memorabilia and gear! Make pennants, ball caps, collages of your favorite team’s memorable moments, team jerseys and trading cards.
Crime Scene Investigation (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Phillips $100.00
Learn about fingerprinting, hair samples, observation, blood and DNA extraction. Use all the techniques used by crime scene investigators to solve a crime. Each child will receive their own CSI kit to take home.
Dough It Up (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Don $65.00
Everyone loves pizza and cinnamon rolls. What if you could learn to make your own favorite foods without having to beg mom to buy them? Roll the dough, add the goodies, and bake to make these perfectly yummy treats! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Emergency Services (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Baker $60.00
Learn what it takes to be a firefighter. Wear firefighter gear and learn how to wear it properly. Attach hoses to the fire engine and flow water out of them. Tour an ambulance and police car and learn what they do.
Fun with Algebra (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Learn algebra through computer games, manipulatives and by using food. Math can be fun and yummy!
Jiu-Jitsu (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Bentley $55.00
A fun class to learn to stay “bully proof”. Legacy Martial Arts will be teaching exciting drills on how to get away from strangers or react to a bully at school. This system is accredited by the Amber Alert System on child abduction and has recently been brought to Quincy. All material is new and no experience is required.
Play with Paint (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Kerns $55.00
Students will learn how to use paint in a variety of ways, including watercolor techniques, opaque paint and resist.
Sew Can U! (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Riggs $70.00
Sew your own cell phone cover, over the shoulder purse to hold all your goodies, a kleenex box and more. Fabrics, patterns and sewing machines are provided.
Soccer 101 (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Anderson $55.00
Kids will learn basic soccer skills. You will also play games and learn simple, but important rules. You will take home your own soccer ball.
Wild, Wild West (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Keppner $55.00
This team building class begins with being placed in a wagon train and selecting roles and supplies. Each group will receive a certain amount of money and track their spending. The goal - make it through the Oregon Trail alive! You will track your travel on a map, maintain finances and overcome several obstacles along the way.
Woodworking Fun (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Stupavsky $85.00
Learn a variety of techniques such as sanding, nailing, staining and varnishing to build cool projects. Students should bring a long-sleeved paint shirt to class.
Art with Stupavsky (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Stupavsky $55.00
Have a ball creating arts and crafts using messy materials that moms don’t want you to use. We’ll have fun and foster your creative genius using clay, paints, stamping, paper mache and lots of other fun, messy materials.
Kidz vs. Wild (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Camphouse $55.00
For the outdoor enthusiast, learn the ways of the wilderness. Pitch a tent, play with bugs, eat survivor-type snacks, mold animal footprints and more!
Kreepy Kitchen (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Sapp $65.00
Make “kreepy” snacks including spider cookies, monster mouths, jello worms, witch fingers, eyeball cookies and much more! You will be the hit of the party with these fun and yummy treats! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Outdoor Décor (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hilgenbrinck $65.00
Use your creatvity to construct outdoor crafts you can proudly display around your yard. Make a stepping stone, mosaic bird bath, bird feeder, wind chimes, lanterns and kites.
Rising Stars Tennis (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Arnold $65.00
Be the next Serena Williams! If you are looking to improve your tennis game or simply want to get started, this is for you. Learn the rules and basic strokes such as forehand, backhand and serve. Play games along the way to improve what you’ve learned and challenge others. All skill levels are welcome. A racket is included for each student. Transportation is provided.
Soccer 101 (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Anderson $55.00
Kids will learn basic soccer skills. You will also play games and learn simple, but important rules. You will take home your own soccer ball.
TaeKwonDo (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Bentley $55.00
Have fun kicking and punching while learning valuable life skills such as self-confidence, discipline and respect. Martial arts also provides physical attributes such as focus, balance, speed and presentation skills.
Wacky Science (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Arnold $65.00
Slime, magic trees, gravi-goo, marshmallow mashing, mysterious sand and more will be made in this hands-on science experiment class. Experience science in ways you have never seen before.
Adventures in Acting (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Dye $55.00
Get a chance to be a princess, pirate, movie star, elephant, astronaut, or robot. Play fun, interactive theatre games and learn about improvisation. Express yourself and let your imagination run wild as you act out a short scene from a popular children’s story.
Bridge Building (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Build bridges out of toothpicks, spaghetti and pretzels. See which type of bridge will hold the most weight. Learn about angles, construction and material support.
Crafty Kids (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Hummel $60.00
Explore crafts and skills you can continue to use after class is over. Make duct tape crafts, foam crafts, plastic canvas and fleece tie crafts. Leave with eight -10 new projects.
Create Your Own Radio Commerical (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Secrease $60.00
commercial, voice a movie trailer, or star as the voice of a cartoon? Get on the microphone, write your own scripts, visit a local radio station and finish the class with your own radio commercial! Taught by a local radio DJ!
Diggin for Fun (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Quinlivan $60.00
Become a modern day Indiana Jones! Learn about past civilizations using some of the same methods as archaeologists. Build your own pyramid and make your own fossils.
Draw Your World (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Kerns $55.00
Learn to draw what you see in the world around you. We will use a variety of drawing materials. Some of the possible techniques include using shapes, drawing from life and simple perspective.
Junior Journalists (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/4/2012 - 6/7/2012 Busen $60.00
reporter. Interview subjects, attend a press conference, and write your own stories that will be published on QuincyJournal.com Some will also get their voice aired on WTAD radio. Students should have the ability to read. Desire to write and curiosity is a huge plus!
Cupcake Creations (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Arnold $65.00
Become an artistic cupcake designer. Create frogs, butterflies, fish, princes and princesses and much more using different kinds of icing and candy. Cupcakes will be provided. This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Down on the Farm (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Malone $60.00
In this hands-on class learn all about farms, farm animals and farm products. Make butter, ice cream, “milk a cow” and make collages using a variety of art supplies. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dirty your hands like farmers do! Transporation provided on day you visit the farm.
Hippie Art (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Sapp $65.00
Bring back the 60’s and be the grooviest kid on the block! Tye-dye clothing, bead jewelry using magazines and bread, decorate jean purses, create hemp bracelets and more.
It's a Buggy Bug World (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Carver $55.00
Join the adventurous journey through Eric Carle’s books as you explore the world of insects. Create your own version of some of his classics while integrating the great outdoors into your projects. If you like the outdoors and nature then grab your explorer kits and hop on board for the adventure of a lifetime.
Play with Your Food (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Freier $65.00
Make frecklefaced bears, peanut butter bugs, turkeys and much more. This is one time you can enjoy playing with your food! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Princess for a Week (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hilgenbrinck $65.00
This is your magical moment to become a Princess for a Week. Bedazzle, sparkle, grace and shine your way through a transformation for a princess. Start off by making your own tiara and other crafts such as hair clips, jewelry, your own tea cup and more. You wouldn’t be a real princess without learning etiquette, including the parade wave.
Soccer 101 (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Anderson $55.00
Kids will learn basic soccer skills. You will also play games and learn simple, but important rules. You will take home your own soccer ball.
Babysitter Training (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 American Red Cross $70.00
Learn decision making skills, leadership and age appropriate activities for children. Learn the life saving skills of child and infant CPR along with basic first aid. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certification card.
Clothing 101 (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Stupavsky $70.00
Get ready for summer by sewing an absolutely adorable halter-style sundress and matching purse. You will look fabulous! Fabrics, patterns and sewing machines provided.
Emergency Services (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Baker $60.00
Learn what it takes to be a firefighter. Wear firefighter gear and learn how to wear it properly. Attach hoses to the fire engine and flow water out of them. Tour an ambulance and police car and learn what they do.
Horse Play (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Quest Stables Staff $75.00
Get your boots on and travel with us to a horse stable where you will feed, groom, walk and even ride the horses, with supervision of course! These horses are trained to assist handicapped children. Giddy up! Transportation is provided!
Jiu-Jitsu (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Bentley $55.00
A fun class to learn to stay “bully proof”. Legacy Martial Arts will be teaching exciting drills on how to get away from strangers or react to a bully at school. This system is accredited by the Amber Alert System on child abduction and has recently been brought to Quincy. All material is new and no experience is required.
Large Animals (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Klingele $75.00
Spend a week learning about large animals. Travel to a dairy farm to see a cow being milked, visit a horse stable to see what it's like to take care of a horse and much more. A field trip will be taken each day. Transportation is provided.
Pots of Clay (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hoskins $65.00
If you like making things with your hands and don’t mind getting a little dirty, then this class is for you! Create lots of great clay projects using the potter’s wheel.
Science Palooza (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Phillips $60.00
Learn about cell types, animals and the human body. Make your own bird, lifesized model of your skeleton and extract DNA. If you want to become an even bigger brainiac than you already are, take this class.
Vet for a Week (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Klingele Vet Staff $80.00
Observe at a vet clinic, learn about surgeries, exams and lab work. Also help with the care of boarding animals. Transportation is provided.
Baton Twirling (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Stock $70.00
Learn beginning, foundational twirls of the baton. Learn a marching pattern (strut) and watch video of advanced twirling. All skills will be put together into a simple routine. High quality, balanced batons will be provided for classroom use and the students will take them home.
Down on the Farm (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Malone $60.00
In this hands-on class learn all about farms, farm animals and farm products. Make butter, ice cream, “milk a cow” and make collages using a variety of art supplies. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dirty your hands like farmers do! Transporation provided.
K'Nex (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Sapp $100.00
Imagine, build, and play using the next generation of construction kits. Each student will have their own 256-piece K’Nex rods and connectors to build over 20 projects. The kit is yours to keep.
Kids Fitness: Martial Arts (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Bentley $55.00
This class will motivate your child to stay healthy and fit by using exciting martial arts drills. From eating healthy to exercising, each child will learn to track their fitness level through S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting (Specific, Motivating, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable Goals).
Shake IT! (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 JWCC Dance Team $55.00
Sparkle like a JWCC dancer. Learn exciting upbeat dance moves taught by the JWCC dance team members. Create your own shimmery pom pon and make hair bows. Perform for your family on the last day.
Sports Fanatic (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hilgenbrinck $70.00
Kids will hit a homerun by channeling their inner sports energy into creating their favorite sports teams’ memorabilia and gear! Make pennants, ball caps, collages of your favorite team’s memorable moments, team jerseys and trading cards.
That's for the Birds (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Freier $60.00
Attract color and song to your backyard with these easy-to-make bird feeders. Hummingbirds, cardinals and finches will flock to your yard for all the goodies you will put in them.
Wacky Science (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Arnold $65.00
Slime, magic trees, gravi-goo, marshmallow mashing, mysterious sand and more will be made in this hands-on science experiment class. Experience science in ways you have never seen before.
Cake Decorating (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Stupavsky $65.00
Learn basic decorating skills including borders, flowers and figure piping. Combine the skills learned to decorate your own cake! Students receive a 25- piece Wilton Cake Decorating Kit to take home.
Crime Scene Investigation (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Phillips $100.00
Learn about fingerprinting, hair samples, observation, blood and DNA extraction. Use all the techniques used by crime scene investigators to solve a crime. Each child will receive their own CSI kit to take home.
Fabric Café (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Riggs $70.00
Create your very own three-yard quilt for your bedroom. We will provide the pattern and fabrics so you can make the most fabulous, coziest quilt of all! Fabric, patterns and sewing machines provided.
Harry Potter Arts & Crafts (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hernandez & Quinlivan $60.00
You have been formally accepted to Hogwarts School of Arts and Crafts! Play Quidditch, taste a homemade butterbeer, perfect your own bubblehead charm and more! Make and take home recipes and crafts right from the Harry Potter books.
Junior Journalists (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Busen $60.00
Learn the basics of how to be a good reporter. Interview subjects, attend a press conference, and write your own stories that will be published on QuincyJournal.com. Some will also get their voice aired on WTAD radio. Students should have the ability to read. Desire to write and curiosity is a huge plus!
Lil Latin Dancers (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Anguiano-Reyes $55.00
Designed to be an introduction to the basics of Latin dancing. Includes dance styles of traditional Bolero, Danzon and Son, Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue and Bachata.
Pots of Clay (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hoskins $65.00
If you like making things with your hands and don’t mind getting a little dirty, then this class is for you! Create lots of great clay projects using the potter’s wheel.
Stage Makeup & Face Painting (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Dye $80.00
Learn all about the exciting world of stage makeup including basic theatre face, old age makeup, animals and fairies. Learn how to face paint, make stage blood and create facial hair, bruises and scars. Students will take home a face paint kit and makeup kit.
Become a Superhero (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Hilgenbrinck $60.00
Sink yourself into your imagination and transform youself into a one-of-a-kind unique super hero! Create a cape and mask, your own super power, comic book and much more!
Card Sharks (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Stock $55.00
Learn about various card games such as pyramid, speed, kings on the corner, knock, pig, go fish, solitaire and others. Focus will be on good sportsmanship and enjoying the games. A round robin speed tournament will be offered.
Chill Out (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Sapp $60.00
Brrrr! With the heat of summer upon us, this class will make you think cold. Make homemade ice cream in a ball and slushies for those hot days at the pool. Then, welcome the cold of winter by making ornaments for your tree and gingerbread air fresheners out of applesauce & cinnamon. Tons of stuff to make you chill! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Clay Play (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Arnold $65.00
Sculpt items such as a pig, bunny, caterpillars, fireflies, jewelry and bowls while learning several clay techniques. Students need to bring a paint shirt.
Dough It Up (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Don $65.00
Everyone loves pizza and cinnamon rolls. What if you could learn to make your own favorite foods without having to beg mom to buy them? Roll the dough, add the goodies, and bake to make these perfectly yummy treats! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Gardening Gurus (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Camphouse $55.00
There is so much to plant in the spring. Get your hands dirty as you create your own flower pots that attract butterflies. Grow your own spices such as mint, parsley and more. The possibilities are endless. Pair this class with Outdoor Decor for the perfect spring and summer garden at your home.
No Sew Sewing (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Stupavsky $70.00
An ideal class for absolute beginners who want to start sewing and a great way to gain confidence. Projects include ugly monster pillows, pretty purses, tissue holders and more. Glue will be used. Fabrics are provided.
Rising Stars Tennis (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Arnold $65.00
Be the next Serena Williams! If you are looking to improve your tennis game or simply want to get started, this is for you. Learn the rules and basic strokes such as forehand, backhand and serve. Play games along the way to improve what you’ve learned and challenge others. All skills levels are welcome. A racket is included for each student. Transportation is provided.
BiomECOLOGY (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Phillips $60.00
Learn about plants and animals found in different biomes. Take nature hikes to learn even more about the environment and create your own “biome bubble” to take home.
Digging for Fun (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Quinlivan $55.00
Become a modern day Indiana Jones! Learn about past civilizations using some of the same methods as archaeologists. Build your own pyramid and make your own fossils.
Go Green Technology (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 McKenna $70.00
Learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting thirty of the best experiments and building the ten most important energy models from our Power House Kit. Some projects include a greenhouse, lemon battery, solar oven, air conditioner and more. The kit is yours to keep.
Kids Fitness: Martial Arts (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Bentley $55.00
This class will motivate your child to stay healthy and fit by using exciting martial arts drills. From eating healthy to exercising, each child will learn to track their fitness level through S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting (Specific, Motivating, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable Goals).
Mini-Musical Sampler (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Dye $55.00
Do you love to sing, dance, and act? In this class you will get the chance to be in three different scenes from selections that include The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. Explore the world of musicals in this high energy class. Dance moves are simple yet enjoyable for all experience levels.
Shake IT! (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 JWCC Dance Team $55.00
Sparkle like a JWCC dancer. Learn exciting upbeat dance moves taught by the JWCC dance team members. Create your own shimmery pom pon and make hair bows. Perform for your family on the last day.
Sports Casting 101 (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Secrease $60.00
Research and report sports facts and players with your classmates. You’ll also get a chance to record your information for the radio. Watch out ESPN - you’ve found your next sportscaster! Taught by a local radio DJ!
Ultimate Claymation (Black Rocket Digital Arts) (3-6) 8:00am-12:00pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Arnold $175.00
Whether you want to recreate your favorite scene from Shrek or invent an original short film, this class will allow you to produce a movie out of nothing but an idea and a piece of clay. From the world’s first film about the man on the moon, to Gumby or Chicken Run, sometimes the action doesn’t require an actor!
3D Masters (Black Rocket Digital Arts) (3-6) 1:00pm-5:00pm M,T,W,Th 6/11/2012 - 6/14/2012 Todd $175.00
If you can dream it you can make it! Using cutting edge software, explore the world of 3D design and modeling. Create an action figure, avatar, car, plane, dinosaur or another object. No prior experience necessary. The only limit is your imagination.
Beach Party (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Mowen $60.00
Discover who may have lived in the shell before it washed up on our beach. Develop knowledge of aquatic life and venture into the water beyond. Beach games and music will be shared. Make leis, sand paintings, oceans in a bottle and more!
Clay Play (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $65.00
Sculpt items such as a pig, bunny, caterpillars, fireflies, jewelry and bowls while learning several clay techniques. Students need to bring a paint shirt.
Harry Potter Arts & Crafts (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Hernandez & Quinlivan $60.00
You have been formally accepted to Hogwarts School of Arts and Crafts! Play Quidditch, taste a homemade butterbeer, perfect your own bubblehead charm and more! Make and take home recipes and crafts right from the Harry Potter books.
Lil' Legos Engineering (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Sapp $145.00
Okay young engineers, it’s your turn! Using the LEGO Early Simple Machine kit, connect and construct machines such as seesaws, rafts, pinwheels and more! Cost includes 105 piece kit that students can keep!
McKenna: American Girl (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Ingalls $55.00
Are you like McKenna? She loves to do gymnastics when she struggles with her school work. We are going to read about McKenna and the things she loves. Bring your workout clothes and dolls and let’s live a day in the life of one of your favorite American Girl Dolls. It is not necessary to have a doll to take this class.
No Sew Sewing (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Stupavsky $70.00
An ideal class for absolute beginners who want to start sewing and a great way to gain confidence. Projects include ugly monster pillows, pretty purses, tissue holders and more. Glue will be used. Fabrics are provided.
Rising Stars Tennis (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $65.00
Be the next Serena Williams! If you are looking to improve your tennis game or simply want to get started, this is for you. Learn the rules and basic strokes such as forehand, backhand and serve. Play games along the way to improve what you’ve learned and challenge others. All skill levels are welcome. A racket is included for each student. Transportation is provided.
Sports Fanatic (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Hilgenbrinck $70.00
Kids will hit a homerun by channeling their inner sports energy into creating their favorite sports teams’ memorabilia and gear! Make pennants, ball caps, collages of your favorite team’s memorable moments, team jerseys and trading cards.
Be a Cheesemaker! (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Don $65.00
Make one of your favorite foods all by yourself. All you need is milk and a couple of simple ingredients. Learn how to make farmer’s cheese and mozzarella - YUM! You will be a hit with your friends when you make the best grilled cheese in town! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Horse Play (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Quest Stables Staff $75.00
Get your boots on and travel with us to a horse stable where you will feed, groom, walk and even ride the horses, with supervision of course! These horses are trained to assist handicapped children. Giddy up! Transportation is provided!
Jet Toy Cars (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Your challenge is to design an appealing balloon-powered car that travels far. Experiment with different chasis designs and nozzle sizes to determine the effect on the jet toy performance. Propulsion, friction and air resistance are the core scientific concepts you will explore. Competition will be on the final day of class.
Soccer 101 (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Anderson $55.00
Kids will learn basic soccer skills. You will also play games and learn simple, but important rules. You will take home your own soccer ball.
Stage Makeup & Face Painting (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Dye $80.00
Learn all about the exciting world of stage makeup including basic theatre face, old age makeup, animals and fairies. Learn how to face paint, make stage blood and create facial hair, bruises and scars. Students will take home a face paint kit and makeup kit.
Groovy Guitar (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Payne $55.00
Have you always wanted to play guitar? In this class you will be learning basic chords and note reading. Also learn the history of guitar to help you begin your journey in playing songs to share with your family and friends. Don’t worry about having your own guitar - they are provided. This is not rock guitar, but it will help you if that's your goal.
Vet for a Week (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Klingele Vet Staff $80.00
Observe at a vet clinic, learn about surgeries, exams and lab work. Also help with the care of boarding animals. Transportation is provided.
Fancy Nancy (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Mowen $60.00
Fancy Nancy likes fancy things! Read and enjoy four fabulous Fancy Nancy books. Dress up for a fancy fashio show, explore fancy art projects and practice manners at a tea party Fancy Nancy style!
Harry Potter Arts & Crafts (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Hernandez & Quinlivan $60.00
You have been formally accepted to Hogwarts School of Arts and Crafts! Play Quidditch, taste a homemade butterbeer, perfect your own bubblehead charm and more! Make and take home recipes and crafts right from the Harry Potter books.
Kreepy Kitchen (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Sapp $65.00
Make “kreepy” snacks including spider cookies, monster mouths, jello worms, witch fingers, eyeball cookies and much more! You will be the hit of the party with these fun and yummy treats! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Outdoor Décor (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Hilgenbrinck $65.00
Use your creatvity to construct outdoor crafts you can proudly display around your yard. Make a stepping stone, mosaic bird bath, bird feeder, wind chimes, lanterns and kites.
Rising Stars Tennis (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $65.00
Be the next Serena Williams! If you are looking to improve your tennis game or simply want to get started, this is for you. Learn the rules and basic strokes such as forehand, backhand and serve. Play games along the way to improve what you’ve learned and challenge others. All skill levels are welcome. A racket is included for each student. Transportation is provided.
Storytelling & Playmaking (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Dye $55.00
Have a blast acting out some of your favorite books from fairy tales to adventure stories and more. Create your own play and learn several theatrical exercises which develops focus, expressive movement and creativity. This is an excellent class for new and non-readers.
Wacky Science (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $65.00
Slime, magic trees, gravi-goo, marshmallow mashing, mysterious sand and more will be made in this hands-on science experiment class. Experience science in ways you have never seen before.
Aqua Water Rockets (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Transform an ordinary soda bottle into a high-flying rocket and learn about box and whisker plots. On the final day you will experience the thrill of launching it toward the stratosphere!
Babysitter Training (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 American Red Cross $70.00
Learn decision making skills, leadership and age appropriate activities for children. Learn the life saving skills of child and infant CPR along with basic first aid. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certification card.
Cake Decorating (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Stupavsky $65.00
Learn basic decorating skills including borders, flowers and figure piping. Combine the skills learned to decorate your own cake! Students receive a 25- piece Wilton Cake Decorating Kit to take home.
Fun with Photos (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Lenane $55.00
Edit pictures you have taken or pictures from the Internet using Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker and PowerPoint. Use websites to add interesting effects to photos! Use your photos to make a movie, slide show and scrapbook page. Bring your own photos to use in class on a flash drive or CD.
Sew Can U! (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Riggs $70.00
Sew your own cell phone cover, over the shoulder purse to hold all your goodies, a kleenex box and more. Fabrics, patterns and sewing machines are provided.
Shake Your Groove Thing (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Ingalls $55.00
Do you ever attend games and want to perform and dance like the girls at halftime? Join the girls from the Liberty High School pom squad as they teach you fun dance routines.
Junior Achievement (3-5) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Erwin $55.00
JA’s elementary school programs are the foundation of its K-12 curricula. Six sequential themes, each with five hands-on activities, as well as an afterschool and capstone experience, work to change students’ lives by helping them understand business and economics.
Vet for a Week (4-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Klingele Vet Staff $80.00
Observe at a vet clinic, learn about surgeries, exams and lab work. Also help with the care of boarding animals. Transportation is provided.
Art with Stupavsky (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Stupavsky $55.00
Have a ball creating arts and crafts using messy materials that moms don’t want you to use. We’ll have fun and foster your creative genius using clay, paints, stamping, paper mache and lots of other fun, messy materials.
Cupcake Creations (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $65.00
Become an artistic cupcake designer. Create frogs, butterflies, fish, princes and princesses and much more using different kinds of icing and candy. Cupcakes will be provided. This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Down on the Farm (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Malone $60.00
In this hands-on class learn all about farms, farm animals and farm products. Make butter, ice cream, “milk a cow” and make collages using a variety of art supplies. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dirty your hands like farmers do! Transporation provided.
K'Nex (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Sapp $100.00
Imagine, build, and play using the next generation of construction kits. Each student will have their own 256-piece K’Nex rods and connectors to build over 20 projects. The kit is yours to keep.
Princess for a Week (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Hilgenbrinck $65.00
This is your magical moment to become a Princess for a Week. Bedazzle, sparkle, grace and shine your way through a transformation for a princess. Start off by making your own tiara and other crafts such as hair clips, jewelry, your own tea cup and more. You wouldn't be a real princess withouth learning etiquette, including the parade wave.
Theatrical Play (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Dye $55.00
Be imaginative, creative and expressive through play, learning, dancing, singing and acting. Use masks, costumes and props to act out fun children’s books. This class is perfect for kids who aren’t quite sure what they love and want to try a bit of everything.
Bridge Building (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Build bridges out of toothpicks, spaghetti and pretzels. See which type of bridge will hold the most weight. Learn about angles, construction and material support.
Create Your Own Radio Commerical (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Secrease $60.00
Did you ever want to do a radio commercial, voice a movie trailer, or star as the voice of a cartoon? Get on the microphone, write your own scripts, visit a local radio station and finish the class with your own radio commercial! Taught by a local radio DJ!
Flashlight Dancing (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Ingalls $55.00
All you see is lights. The lights are moving around when you dance, making shapes. Come learn a dance that is made up by turning lights on and off. It’s magical!
Fun with Photos (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Lenane $55.00
Edit pictures you have taken or pictures from the Internet using Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker and PowerPoint. Use websites to add interesting effects to photos! Use your photos to make a movie, slide show and scrapbook page. Bring your own photos to use in class on a flash drive or CD.
Kidz vs. Wild (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Camphouse $55.00
For the outdoor enthusiast, learn the ways of the wilderness. Pitch a tent, play with bugs, eat survivor-type snacks, mold animal footprints and more!
Play with Your Food (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Freier $65.00
Make frecklefaced bears, peanut butter bugs, turkeys and much more. This is one time you can enjoy playing with your food! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Tai Chi 4 Kidz (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Kindred $60.00
Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art that uses imagination. Be a bear walking slow and heavy, a cat stepping silently, or a dragon playing in the clouds. Since Tai Chi comes from China, you will learn about Chinese stories and writings. 2012 is the year of the dragon. A Tai Chi DVD to take home is included in the cost.
3D Videogame Making (Black Rocket Digital Arts) (3-6) 8:00am-12:00pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Todd $175.00
This class allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Learn the physics behind 3D Game Design and explore event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and story telling.
Lego Youniverse (Black Rocket Digital Arts) (3-6) 1:00pm-5:00pm M,T,W,Th 6/18/2012 - 6/21/2012 Arnold $175.00
In this LEGO adventure, YOU are the star! Pick your favorite LEGO genre to create a digital illustrated story. Whether you want to fight alongside Batman, be part of the Ninjago clan, swashbuckle with pirates, or go into space with Bionicle, the only requirement is that you put yourself in the story. End the class with a digital comic book!
Groovy Guitar (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Payne $55.00
Have you always wanted to play guitar? In this class you will be learning basic chords and note reading. Also learn the history of guitar to help you begin your journey in playing songs to share with your family and friends. Don’t worry about having your own guitar - they are provided. This is not rock guitar, but it will help you if that's your goal.
Vet for a Week (4-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Klingele Vet Staff $80.00
Observe at a vet clinic, learn about surgeries, exams and lab work. Also help with the care of boarding animals. Transportation is provided.
Beach Party (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Mowen $60.00
Discover who may have lived in the shell before it washed up on our beach. Develop knowledge of aquatic life and venture into the water beyond. Beach games and music will be shared. Make leis, sand paintings, oceans in a bottle and more!
Chill Out (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Sapp $60.00
Brrrr! With the heat of summer upon us, this class will make you think cold. Make homemade ice cream in a ball and slushies for those hot days at the pool. Then, welcome the cold of winter by making ornaments for your tree and gingerbread air fresheners out of applesauce & cinnamon. Tons of stuff to make you chill! This class is not appropriate for studnets with food allergies.
Cupcake Creations (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Arnold $65.00
Become an artistic cupcake designer. Create frogs, butterflies, fish, princes and princesses and much more using different kinds of icing and candy. Cupcakes will be provided. This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
No Sew Sewing (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Stupavsky $70.00
An ideal class for absolute beginners who want to start sewing and a great way to gain confidence. Projects include ugly monster pillows, pretty purses, tissue holders and more. Glue will be used. Fabrics are provided.
Princess for a Week (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Hilgenbrinck $65.00
This is your magical moment to become a Princess for a Week. Bedazzle, sparkle, grace and shine your way through a transformation for a princess. Start off by making your own tiara and other crafts such as hair clips, jewelry, your own tea cup and more. You wouldn't be a real princess without learning etiquette, including the parade wave.
TaeKwonDo (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Bentley $55.00
Have fun kicking and punching while learning valuable life skills such as self-confidence, discipline and respect. Martial arts also provides physical attributes such as focus, balance, speed and presentation skills.
Theatrical Play (K-3) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Dye $55.00
Be imaginative, creative and expressive through play, learning, dancing, singing and acting. Use masks, costumes and props to act out fun children’s books. This class is perfect for kids who aren’t quite sure what they love and want to try a bit of everything.
Babysitter Training (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 American Red Cross $70.00
Learn decision making skills, leadership and age appropriate activities for children. Learn the life saving skills of child and infant CPR along with basic first aid. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an American Red Cross certification card.
Bridge Building (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Build bridges out of toothpicks, spaghetti and pretzels. See which type of bridge will hold the most weight. Learn about angles, construction and material support.
Emergency Services (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Baker $60.00
Learn what it takes to be a firefighter. Wear firefighter gear and learn how to wear it properly. Attach hoses to the fire engine and flow water out of them. Tour an ambulance and police car and learn what they do.
Fabric Café (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Riggs $70.00
Create your very own three-yard quilt for your bedroom. We will provide the pattern and fabrics so you can make the most fabulous, coziest quilt of all! Fabric, patterns and sewing machines provided.
Go Green Technology (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 McKenna $70.00
Learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting thirty of the best experiments and building the ten most important energy models from our Power House Kit. Some projects include a greenhouse, lemon battery, solar oven, air conditioner and more. The kit is yours to keep.
Junior Journalists (3-6) 10:30am-12:20pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Busen $60.00
Learn the basics of how to be a good reporter. Interview subjects, attend a press conference, and write your own stories that will be published on QuincyJournal.com. Some will also get their voice aired on WTAD radio. Students should have the ability to read. Desire to write and curiosity is a huge plus!
Be a Cheesemaker! (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Don $65.00
Make one of your favorite foods all by yourself. All you need is milk and a couple of simple ingredients. Learn how to make farmer’s cheese and mozzarella - YUM! You will be a hit with your friends when you make the best grilled cheese in town! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Become a Superhero (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Hilgenbrinck $60.00
Sink yourself into your imagination and transform youself into a one-of-a-kind unique super hero! Create a cape and mask, your own super power, comic book and much more!
Clay Play (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Arnold $65.00
Sculpt items such as a pig, bunny, caterpillars, fireflies, jewelry and bowls while learning several clay techniques. Students need to bring a paint shirt.
Down on the Farm (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Malone $60.00
In this hands-on class learn all about farms, farm animals and farm products. Make butter, ice cream, “milk a cow” and make collages using a variety of art supplies. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and dirty your hands like farmers do! Transporation provided.
Gardening Gurus (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Camphouse $55.00
There is so much to plant in the spring. Get your hands dirty as you create your own flower pots that attract butterflies. Grow your own spices such as mint, parsley and more. The possibilities are endless. Pair this class with Outdoor Decor for the perfect spring and summer garden at your home.
Hippie Art (K-3) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Sapp $65.00
Bring back the 60’s and be the grooviest kid on the block! Tye-dye clothing, bead jewelry using magazines and bread, decorate jean purses, create hemp bracelets and more.
Cake Decorating (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Stupavsky $65.00
Learn basic decorating skills including borders, flowers and figure piping. Combine the skills learned to decorate your own cake! Students receive a 25- piece Wilton Cake Decorating Kit to take home.
Fun with Algebra (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Huckstep $55.00
Learn algebra through computer games, manipulatives and by using food. Math can be fun and yummy!
Go Green Technology (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 McKenna $70.00
Learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting thirty of the best experiments and building the ten most important energy models from our Power House Kit. Some projects include a greenhouse, lemon battery, solar oven, air conditioner and more. The kit is yours to keep.
Jiu-Jitsu (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Bentley $55.00
A fun class to learn to stay “bully proof”. Legacy Martial Arts will be teaching exciting drills on how to get away from strangers or react to a bully at school. This system is accredited by the Amber Alert System on child abduction and has recently been brought to Quincy. All material is new and no experience is required.
Mini-Musical Sampler (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Dye $55.00
Do you love to sing, dance, and act? In this class you will get the chance to be in three different scenes from selections that include The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan. Explore the world of musicals in this high energy class. Dance moves are simple yet enjoyable for all experience levels.
Sports Casting 101 (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Secrease $60.00
Research and report sports facts and players with your classmates. You’ll also get a chance to record your information for the radio. Watch out ESPN - you’ve found your next sportscaster! Taught by a local radio DJ!
Tai Chi 4 Kidz (3-6) 1:00pm-2:50pm M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Kindred $60.00
Tai Chi is a slow-motion martial art that uses imagination. Be a bear walking slow and heavy, a cat stepping silently, or a dragon playing in the clouds. Since Tai Chi comes from China, you will learn about Chinese stories and writings. 2012 is the year of the dragon. A Tai Chi DVD to take home is included in the cost.
Fancy Nancy Encore (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Mowen $60.00
Another fancy experience for the Fancy Nancy fans. Explore and expand vocabulary skills with more fancy words. Enjoy adventures including a look at astronomy, playing detective to discover the hidden treasure, exploring and, of course, fashion! There is no pre-requisite for this class.
K'Nex (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Sapp $100.00
Imagine, build, and play using the next generation of construction kits. Each student will have their own 256-piece K’Nex rods and connectors to build over 20 projects. The kit is yours to keep.
Kids Fitness: Martial Arts (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Bentley $55.00
This class will motivate your child to stay healthy and fit by using exciting martial arts drills. From eating healthy to exercising, each child will learn to track their fitness level through S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting (Specific, Motivating, Achievable, Relevant, Trackable Goals).
Passport to Italy (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Biswell $55.00
Get your passport ready and pack your bag for a fun-filled journey to Italy. Explore this area by tasting foods such as gelato and Margharita pizza. Learn bout famous people and places such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, make crafts, listen to music and learn a few Italian words. See you there! Caio! This class is not appropriate for students with food allergies.
Sports Fanatic (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Hilgenbrinck $70.00
Kids will hit a homerun by channeling their inner sports energy into creating their favorite sports teams’ memorabilia and gear! Make pennants, ball caps, collages of your favorite team’s memorable moments, team jerseys and trading cards.
Wacky Science (K-3) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Arnold $65.00
Slime, magic trees, gravi-goo, marshmallow mashing, mysterious sand and more will be made in this hands-on science experiment class. Experience science in ways you have never seen before.
Adventures in Acting (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Dye $55.00
Get a chance to be a princess, pirate, movie star, elephant, astronaut, or robot. Play fun, interactive theatre games and learn about improvisation. Express yourself and let your imagination run wild as you act out a short scene from a popular children’s story.
Civil War Adventures (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Leach $55.00
The Mississippi Thespian re-enactors will join class members to assist as you taste period food, try on period clothing and learn both music and dance of this time. A Civil War soldier will explain weapons used in battles and the Civil War doctor will explain what it was like to care for the wounded. On the last day, present the character you have chosen to learn about.
Harry Potter Arts & Crafts (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Hernandez & Quinlivan $60.00
You have been formally accepted to Hogwarts School of Arts and Crafts! Play Quidditch, taste a homemade butterbeer, perfect your own bubblehead charm and more! Make and take home recipes and crafts right from the Harry Potter books.
Horse Play (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Quest Stables Staff $75.00
Get your boots on and travel with us to a horse stable where you will feed, groom, walk and even ride the horses, with supervision of course! These horses are trained to assist handicapped children. Giddy up! Transportation is provided!
Wild, Wild West (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Keppner $55.00
This team building class begins with being placed in a wagon train and selecting roles and supplies. Each group will receive a certain amount of money and track their spending. The goal - make it through the Oregon Trail alive! You will track your travel on a map, maintain finances and overcome several obstacles along the way.
Woodworking Fun (3-6) 8:30am-10:20am M,T,W,Th 6/25/2012 - 6/28/2012 Stupavsky $85.00
Learn a variety of techniques such as sanding, nailing, staining and varnishing to build cool projects. Students should bring a long-sleeved paint shirt to class.
Continuing Education
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Food Service Sanitation Refresher 1:00-6:00p.m. Mon. 7/23/2012 - 7/23/2012 Erke $40.00
Please bring your current Illinois Food Service Sanitation license to class. All other materials will be provided.
Driving
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
Driving: Classroom 4:00-6:00p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 6/5/2012 - 7/24/2012 Hausman $100.00
This class is for teens ages 15-18 and are designed for busy high school students who can't fit driving education into their schedule, home-schooled students and students in special educational programs. Classes are taught by instructors at JR's Driving School based in Champaign. Requirements include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction.
Driving: Classrom & BTW 4:00-6:00p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 6/5/2012 - 7/24/2012 Hausman $500.00
This class is for teens ages 15-18 and are designed for busy high school students who can't fit driving education into their schedule, home-schooled students and students in special educational programs. Classes are taught by instructors at JR's Driving School based in Champaign. Requirements include 30 clock hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving.
Online Sewing
Title Times Days Dates Instructor Price
On-line Sewing/Construction I Open Entry Mon 6/5/2012 - 7/16/2012 Stiles $48.00
Non sewers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced sewers, are welcome, to learn how to sew from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others. Mr. Stiles has more than 35 years of professional experience, and is an industry expert who taught fashion design at 10 well-respected colleges. Learn some of the special techniques that the top European and Domestic designers use in their clothing construction, fitting, and pressing. Stop making those "Home-Made Looking" clothing, learn how to make them like the professionals. It's highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring and the Pattern Drafting classes together, to enhance and maximize your skills. In addition to saving valuable time you will also save money because our online classes will cost a fraction of traditional sewing classes. No sewing experience is required. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You will need a sewing machine at home. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills.
Online Sewing Pattern Drafting I Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/16/2012 Stiles $48.00
Learn how to draft professional patterns from the Master Tailor-Designer Eric W. Stiles Sr., former top Supervisor and Head Tailor-Fitter for Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren and others Eric W. Stiles Sr. will teach you the formulas used, to draft patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. Stop wasting time and money and using Commercial patterns. Learn to make your own, and start designing your own line of clothing, that will fit and enhance your body. These are the same formulas use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. Product and Development, a procedure used to help the designer improve and complete their patterns, will be taught. It’s highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring and the Pattern Drafting classes together, to enhance and maximize your skills. No sewing experience is required. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class.(Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing/Construction II Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/23/2012 Stiles $60.00
Learn more of the special techniques that the top European and Domestic designers use in their clothing construction from Mr. Stiles. He will teach you how to correctly use a thimble and needle. Next you will begin your first of 3 hand stitches on your stitch pad: Overcast, Baste and the halfback stitches. After finishing the 2 stitch Pads, you will begin your next pocket the Quarter Top. You will continue working on the Quarter Top pocket until completion. The next pocket (the side pocket) you will only start in this class, and will complete it in the next class of Clothing Construction 3. It’s highly recommended to take the Pattern Drafting 2 when taking Sewing/Tailoring 2 to enhance and maximize your skills. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You will need a sewing machine at home. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org. You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills.
Online Pattern Drafting II Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/23/2012 Stiles $60.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more advanced formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced formulas use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. You will continue with procedures used to help the designer improve and complete their patterns. It’s highly recommended to take the Sewing/Tailoring 2 when taking Pattern Drafting 2 to enhance and maximize your skills. Materials list will be provided on the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). You have the option of continuing with more advanced classes Clothing construction 3 and Pattern Drafting 3 which will allow you to further enhance and develop your skills. For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org
Online Sewing/Construction III Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
In this class you will learn how the professionals construct their sample skirt and pant patterns in muslin. Muslin is a test fabric used for creating test garments and adjusting your paper patterns. You will also learn how to perform fittings, and to make adjustment on these muslin garments, within parts of the fitting process. These adjustments will then be performed in the altering of your paper patterns for their corrections. Learn what the markings in the fitting mean. This is a very detailed class so you must pay close attention, we don’t want to miss anything. You will use your hand stitching skills throughout this class. You must have taken parts 1 and 2 of the Sewing/Tailoring classes to enter this class. NO EXCEPTIONS !! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org.
Online Pattern Drafting III Open Entry Mon 6/25/2012 - 7/30/2012 Stiles $72.00
Mr. Stiles will continue teaching you more enhancements on the formulas used, to draft professional patterns from beginning to end for Ready-To-Wear and Custom garment. These advanced techniques use by all of the top European and Domestic designers of the world. In this class you learn how to draft the full scale of the skirt and of the pant drafts on the brown drafting paper. You will also learn how to make the needed adjustments on these patterns for yourself and or clients. The construction of the skirt and pant patterns will only be covered in the Sewing/Construction #3 class. You must have completed parts 1 and 2 to enter this class. NO-EXCEPTIONS ! Materials list will be provided before the first day of class. (Supplies are not included in the price of the course). For more detailed information, please contact Mr. Stiles by e-mail at ewsacademy1802@ewsacademy.org or visit our website: ewsacademy.org