Summer Class Information

►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9153 XK 171 6845     Hickory Ridge

I-Rock: Create Digital Music Video, Songs, and Podcast! _^*NEW*
Ages 8-11. Rock, rap, hip-hop, country...everyone loves to listen to their favorite songs, but until now only a few could create them. With the digital revolution everyone can rock out even if you have never played an instrument! Create songs, podcasts, or music videos using tools like Garage Band and other mass media software, explore the basics of song composition, editing tracks, and create a music video. Student created songs, music video, and podcasts will be be hosted on the Black Rocket student website to share with friends and family. Students should bring earphones with them to class. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC 1 week $180 (includes $60 in fees*)
► Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9268 XKE 193 6102   Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Junkyard Wars
Ages 8-11. In this eco-friendly class, students will recycle common everyday items to create motorized mechanisms, mini-robots, and racers. The program is divided into a series of challenges where students will compete as teams against each other to accomplish specific tasks. Each challenge combines environmental principles, physics, and basic elements of design and engineering. After mastering the beginning concepts, students will face a final challenge to earn the title "Junkyard Warrior" and become protectors of the environment.This class is offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#9282 XKE 204 6069   Hickory Ridge

Korean Language for Students _^*NEW*
Ages 7-10. Learning Korean is not as hard as you think! Travel to the "land of the morning calm" as you explore a language and culture that is five thousand years old. Spend time each day investigating the traditions, customs, foods, as well as the language. Learn to recognize characters, elementary everyday vocabulary and basic greetings in the standard dialect. Using Korean alphabet, Hangul, you will learn the phonetic system and practice reading and writing simple words using flash cards and other fun educational techniques. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
► Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9375 XK 188 6083   Hickory Ridge

Krazy Kinetic Art
Ages 7-10. Have fun creating 3-D art that MOVES! You'll explore the crazy world of Kinetic Art and try out projects like roller-ball mazes, mobiles, pinwheels, wind catchers, and spinning tops. Explore the possibilities and results of art using different media as you complete several take-home projects. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
► Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8932 XKE 158 6846   Hickory Ridge

Lightz, Camera, Action
Ages 8-10. Everyone has a part to play in this movie! Using pre-written scripts, you will learn just what it takes to make a movie from in front of the camera as well as behind it. Once filming is complete, you will edit using sound and other special effects and take your finished product home. The last day of camp will be the World Premiere of your "I Made It Myself" production. Student-created films will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9175 XK 174 6101   Hickory Ridge

Make It Go - Cars _^*NEW*
Ages 7-10. Experiment, invent and fabricate unique wooden and plastic cars. Under the guidance of experienced woodworkers, students will design, fabricate, modify, and race a series of wooden models and self-propelled rolling vehicles. You will be trained to safely and accurately use professional hand working tools to cut, shape, sand, and apply finish to your projects. Perfect for girls and boys who love to build with real tools. Offered in cooperation with FutureMakers. 1 week $183 (includes $75 in fees*)
► Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9150 XK 158 6051   Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Make It Go - Flying Machines _^*NEW*
Ages 7-10. Design, build and launch zipline racers, copters and rockets. Girls and boys become aviation engineers by safely and accurately using hand tools to fabricate working models using wood and plastics. Create a wooden plane model, experience wind tubes, propeller power, and high pressure aire propulsion. Perfect for developing imagination, design and hand skills; all students take home three original, high quality flying machines. Family members are invited to attend our Friday TOP SECRET launch party. Perfect for girls and boys who love to build with real tools. Offered in cooperation with FutureMakers. 1 week $183 (includes $75 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9148 XK 170 6032 Hickory Ridge
(No class Jul 4)
► Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19 **$210
#2170 XK 170 6090   Hickory Ridge

Make Your First 3-D Video Game! _^*NEW*
Ages 8-10. By popular demand, we are now offering a 3-D game design class. This experience allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Students will learn the physics behind 3-D Game Design and explore event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and story telling. Designed for young adults who have the desire to focus in Game Design in high school or college. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9179 XK 172 6038   Hickory Ridge

Mimicking Art With the Masters
Ages 7-10. Explore the work of amazing artists and create your own artwork inspired by theirs. Students will work with a variety of art media and materials and sample art techniques and styles from creative geniuses like Van Gogh, O'Keefe, Matisse, Bearden, Kahn, Thiebaud and more. 1 week $180 (includes $65 in fees*)
► Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8944 XKE 168 6283    Hickory Ridge

Money Magic
Ages 7-10. Spend a week learning about the stories, history, and magic of money through the ages. Examine the art and science behind currency, allowances, wants and needs, banking, investing, and building wealth. Create your own currency and run a model bank. You will learn practical facts about money through hands-on activities that have the potential to build positive lifelong financial skills. 1 week $142 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8902 XK 377 6874   Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Multiples of Math
Ages 7-10. Math is more than numbers. It is also word problems and turning those words into numbers. Get lots of practice in solving puzzles, playing games, reviewing money decisions, and turning a graph into a piece of cake. You can "count" on enjoying this class and finding out how numbers relate to the real world. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8862 XK 306 6139   Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8861 XK 306 6138   Hickory Ridge

Natural Forces
Ages 7-10. Mother Nature has a temper, and she displays it in many of the areas of the globe, sometimes predictably, sometimes without warning. Chart tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, wildfires, and rainbows both geographically and seasonally. Create some of these forces right in the classroom, and discuss both the science of the force and its impact on humans. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8882 XK 341 6141   Hickory Ridge

Nature Art _^*NEW*
Ages 7-10. Experience the wonder of our natural world through art. Explore a variety of art media and techniques inspired by examining amazing plants, identifying different species of animals, and using various minerals. Landscape painting projects will be developed by means of observing contour line drawing as well as composition, foreground, middle ground and back ground. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#2432 XKE 208 6099     Hickory Ridge

Nose for News
Ages 9-10. Bring your pencil and imagination and turn yourself into "STAR REPORTER" as you put together a newscast with your classmates. Learn interviewing skills and practice writing about sporting events, restaurant/food critiques, video/book reviews, and more. The class will have a chance to present the news on DVD, and the final project will be distributed to all class participants. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8980 XK 236 6055    Hickory Ridge

Oooo Goo, and Stinky Too: Gross Science
Ages 7-10. Come and discover the weird and wacky world of science. If you're daring, explore different areas of science with a terrific, slimey, hands-on project each day. Chemistry Concoctions, Yucky Biology, Phantasy Physics, and much more will capture your scientific curiosity. Enjoy science as you never have before! 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8992 XK 332 6144     Hickory Ridge
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5 **$147
#8873 XK 332 6148    Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8871 XK 332 6145    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8872 XK 332 6146    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8874 XK 332 6169    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8875 XK 332 6287    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8876 XK 332 6892   Hickory Ridge

Partners With Potter
Ages 8-12. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Step into his world as we discover the meanings behind characters' names, create a textbook for the care and feeding of magical animals, design trading cards, and invent dishes for a holiday banquet. These are just a few of the activities you will use to learn about these popular books. You should have read the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, before attending the first class. 1 week $147 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8853 XK 298 6150    Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19 **$170
#8854 XK 298 6152    Hickory Ridge

Pastel Art _^*NEW*
Ages 9-10. Painting with pastels creates blended, brilliant, and bold art projects. You will use color, shape and line to start and then choose chalk or oil pastel to finish. Layering, blending, using simple shapes to make the designs, and working from light to dark are only some of the techniques you?ll practice. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#9364 XKE 205 6077    ickory Ridge

Performing Magic
Ages 8-12. Wave a wand and PRESTO... make things disappear and put on a show. Using simple props and flexible fingers, learn straight, mental, and comedy magic tricks and techniques from a professional magician. Whether it involves cards, coins, rope, scarves, or other gadgets, you will learn secrets of magic from the past and develop confidence and stage presence as you demonstrate proficiency in performing prestidigitation. 1 week $180 (includes $65 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8921 XKE 124 6155    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8922 XKE 124 6157    Hickory Ridge

Pets and Vets
Ages 7-10. Caring for pets, making a bird feeder, learning about endangered species, and discovering the duties of a vet are some of the educational, creative, and fun activities in this unique class. Learn animal behavior facts, tricks, and tips on grooming, feeding, and becoming a responsible pet owner. Develop sensitivity and skills so that you may make a difference in protecting animals and pursuing a possible career. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8988 XK 299 6159     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8856 XK 299 6160     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8857 XK 299 6161     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8855 XK 299 6048     Hickory Ridge

Practice in PowerPoint
Ages 7-10. This useful hands-on course teaches you the ins and outs of the Microsoft PowerPoint program. Learn how to create a slide, change colors, fonts, and backgrounds, make transitions from one slide to another, and incorporate clip art. Save the slides for a presentation at the final class. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8795 XK 230 6166     Hickory Ridge

Rainforest Adventure
Ages 7-10. Travel to the tropics as we transform our classroom into a tropical rainforest, complete with some of the most amazing plants and animals found on earth! Discover the beauty of the macaw and have a chance to not only learn about the diet of these incredible birds, but also prepare and sample "Macaw Mix". Get up close and personal with a python (don't worry-it'll be made of clay) as you create your very own scene from a rainforest. Make a mini terrarium so you can take your rainforest home with you! Come on - grab your rain boots and an umbrella and join us on this fascinating adventure! 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8787 XK 151 6039     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8786 XK 151 6880     Hickory Ridge

Reading, Writing, and Reasoning
Ages 8-10. Use plot, setting, theme, and character analysis to explore many different kinds of literature. Learn to interpret stories creatively through book talks, story mapping, and discussion questions about social values and author's intent. Sharpen your critical thinking skills through puzzles, games, and story structure analyses. Learn how authors use inductive and deductive reasoning to craft stories and send messages to readers. Have fun while becoming a critically aware reader, writer, and thinker! 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8878 XK 335 6154     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8879 XK 335 6170     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8877 XK 335 6008     Hickory Ridge

Rockets and Robotics
Ages 7-10. What a great combination! Working in small teams, learn how to write a step-by-step program to make things spin, light up, and play music. Build and explore machines and mechanisms, discover motor design differences, calibrate and capture wind, and study gearing mechanisms. Then, using some of the concepts learned, design your own rockets that you can test and take home, but not before we have our own launch party (weather permitting)! 1 week $200 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8970 XK 124 6893     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8758 XK 124 6273     Hickory Ridge

Sew Into Flight _^*NEW*
Ages 9-10. Design, fabricate, and launch nylon kites, parachutes and lighter-than-air craft with a sewing machine. Boys and girls are introduced to hand and machine sewing, following patterns and creating original designs using flight-ready technical fabrics. Sewing is perfect for rapidly prototyping ideas, computational thinking, and problem-solving. Each participant has his/her own sewing machine, tool set, and lots of individual attention. Family members are invited to our Friday flight festival. All students take home three original sky-tested projects, a sketchbook, and patterns for further exploration. Offered in cooperation with FutureMakers. 1 week $210 (includes $75 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#9154 XKE 191 6044     Hickory Ridge

Sign Language for Students
Ages 7-10. Learn the basics of signing (including fingerspelling) and some of the essential differences between American Sign Language and English Sign Language. Using fun activities, you'll learn how to gesture and how to interpret gestures in a unique and useful language. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#6338 XK 263 6075     Hickory Ridge

Social Savvy
Ages 7-10. Polish your social skills and understand the importance of etiquette in today's world. Learn the do's and don'ts of proper manners: introductions, appropriate dress, conduct at meals, special occasions, and what to say when you don't know what to say. Course ends with a catered lunch for the student and parent, stressing proper table behavior and etiquette. Limited enrollment. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8945 XKE 171 6056    Hickory Ridge
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5 **$147
#9062 XKE 171 6011     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Threads and Thimbles
Ages 7-10. Can you repair a seam, fix a hem, or replace a missing button? If not, this class is for you. Learn the fundamentals of basic hand-stitching that will make you confident in doing minor repairs. In addition, learn the art of needle point, cross stitching, and embroidering. This class will be "sew" much fun. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8999 XKE 156 6895     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8929 XKE 156 6297     Hickory Ridge

Touch, Type, and Create
Ages 8-10. Do you use the "hunt and peck" method to send an instant message or an email to your friends? Learn how to type at a rate of 15 - 25 words per minute without making a lot of mistakes. Use Microsoft Office Word 2010 to become skilled at basic word processing, formatting, correcting errors, and proofreading your work. Practice cutting and pasting, changing fonts, underlining, using italics, and bolding. This interactive class will keep your fingers flying across your keyboard. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8893 XK 369 6010     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8894 XK 369 6333     Hickory Ridge

Ultimate Claymation and Stop Action _^*NEW*
Ages 8-11. Specifically designed for children who like to make something out of nothing! From the world's first film about the man on the moon, to Gumby, to Chicken Run, sometimes the action doesn't require an actor! Whether you want to recreate your favorite scene from Shrek or invent an original short film, this camp will allow you to produce a movie out of nothing but an idea and a piece of clay. Clay, most supplies, and equipment provided. Student created claymation will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC 1 week $180 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9269 XKE 201 6103     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Unlocking the Mysteries of Math
Ages 7-10. Solve sums and differences while playing hands-on games. Crack the code of place value and numbers. Play games such as Pocket Full of Coins, Four Coin Draw, and Race to $1.00 to explore concepts of money. Unveil ways to solve math problems using logic and reasoning. Math has never been so much fun! 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8979 XK 150 6230     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8785 XK 150 6259     Hickory Ridge

Who Done It?
Ages 7-10. Become a detective and solve mysteries. Join your classmates in solving a crime from start to finish using fingerprints, secret codes, clues, disguises, and other investigative techniques. Put your skills to the test and unravel the puzzle. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8985 XK 287 6879     Hickory Ridge
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5 **$142
#8846 XK 287 6153     Hickory Ridge
(No class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8847 XK 287 6184     Hickory Ridge

Young Authors and Illustrators _^*NEW*
Ages 8-10. Does your child make up endless stories and imagine fantastic characters? Do they enjoy drawing superheroes or cartoon animals? This class focuses on artistic book building using some of the same techniques as well-known children's book illustrators: Eric Carle, Tommie dePaola, and Leo Lionni. We look at these artists and more for inspiration, and your child's imagination will soar! 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9176 XK 183 6261     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#9177 XK 183 6033     Hickory Ridge

Young Writer's World
Ages 7-8. Develop writing techniques not normally learned until much later in school. This interactive class covers a variety of writing styles and related skills including illustration and publication. You have the chance to write and share stories, poems, and journal entries, and compile them into your own "book." 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8827 XK 271 6189     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8828 XK 271 8021     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8829 XK 271 6191     Hickory Ridge

Young Writer's World II _^*NEW*
Ages 9-10. Are you a budding writer just waiting for an opportunity to hone your skills? Come join us for a week of developing writing styles and techniques not normally learned until much later in school. This interactive class covers writing styles from non-fiction to fantasy fiction and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to learn a bit about the publication process and come away from class with a "book" that has been written, edited, and published by you! 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#9373 XK 180 6082     Hickory Ridge

Yummy Art Camp
Ages 7-10. Get your spoon, paintbrush and chocolate syrup ready - we're going to create Art! From cupcake design to mosaics with food to chocolate syrup painting - it's all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art! We'll build spaghetti sculptures; learn about food artists such as Vic Muniz, Lisa Cherkasky, Renee Comet, Jason Mecier and others. We'll even make our own incredible edibles and play "foodie" games! Use incredible edible materials such as marshmallows, cereals, chocolate syrup, crackers, pasta, flour, and more. Use techniques that include graphic design, painting, sculpture and mosaics. This is art that's good enough to eat. No peanut or peanut oils will be used. Offered in conjunction with Abrakadoodle (TM) art education. 1 week $210 (includes $70 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#0621 XKE 162 6842     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8938 XKE 162 6843     Hickory Ridge

Zoo Tycoon: Animal Adventure
Ages 7-10. Explore the world of Zoo Tycoon by creating a thriving zoo by designing, building, and managing exhibits to accommodate animals and keeping the guests happy. Learn about the animals and how to keep them thriving with the perfect habitats, recreation, food supply, to keep them healthy. You can create a successful zoo filled with happy customers that's more fun than a barrel of monkeys! 1 week $142 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 01-Jul 05
#8962 XKE 182 6024     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19 **$165
#8963 XKE 182 6025     Hickory Ridge

FutureFab Jr.
Ages 9-10. Spend your day in the Fab Lab. Work with experienced engineers and artists to design and build your own unique rolling, wiggling and illuminated functional objects and electrified sculpture using motors, LEDs, electronic components, fabrication tools and advanced materials. No kits used in our studio! Learn to solder, create basic electronic circuits, create switches, cut wood with hand tools, and form plastic using heat and vacuum! No experience needed- perfect for emerging engineers, sculptors and tinkerers. You'll go home with multiple original working electromechanical creations. All tools, hackable toys, and materials provided. Offered in cooperation with FutureMakers. 1 week $210 (includes $75 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9153 XK 171 6845     Hickory Ridge

►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9155 XK 175 6066     Hickory Ridge

Business Beginnings
Ages 11-14. Turn your creative concepts into a well-structured business operation. From the brainstorming of an idea through production and waste control to actual sales, you will learn the how-to's and how-not-to's of beginning a business. You will create a product, sell it, and plan how to use the profits. Bring $5 to the first class for start-up. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8810 XK 241 6174     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8809 XK 241 6052     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8811 XK 241 6200     Hickory Ridge

Chess and Games of Strategy
Ages 11-14. Make a move in the right direction by learning this classic board game. Strategy means outwitting your opponent, and chess is the most famous game of skill. Learn the background of chess, terminology, goals of the game, rules and simple moves to open play. Discuss the mechanics and skills used in several games of strategy like checkers, battleship, and even tic-tac-toe. Beginners welcome. 1 week $137 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8923 XKE 129 6205    Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Creative Writing
Ages 11-14. Explore the world of your imagination and create free verse, blank verse, lyric poetry, character sketches, personal narratives, and dramatic monologues. Learn techniques of journal writing. You will publish a literary magazine using a PC. 2 weeks $253 (includes $55 in fees*)
► Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jul 05
#8984 XK 281 6060    Hickory Ridge
(no class 7/4)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 19 **$285
#8841 XK 281 6210     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Aug 2 **$285
#8840 XK 281 6209     Hickory Ridge

Crime Scene Investigators
Ages 11-14. Learn to apply a variety of scientific techniques to examine the surroundings and solve a mystery. Study a crime scene looking for pertinent clues, analyze fingerprints, identify mysterious substances, and use chromatography to narrow your search for the "perp." Enjoy hearing about the experiences of a pro. Guest speakers will talk about the use of forensic science to solve local historical mysteries and discuss what is happening in the field today. This class goes beyond "Who Done It?" to "How Was It Done?" 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8868 XK 331 6212 Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8869 XK 331 6214 Hickory Ridge

Cryptology
Ages 11-14. Learn how to construct and even deconstruct coded messages including classic codes to those you can use on the Internet or in text messages. Become familiar with spoken codes you can use with your friends, or written codes that are unbreakable. Use a simple word processing program to solve complex codes and determine how Braille works. OH, by the way, KH AQW ECP TGCB VJKU, QKIP WR VQ NGCTB CP WPDTGCEMCDNG EQFG! 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8883 XK 342 6061     Hickory Ridge

Duct Tape Art
Ages 11-14. Duct tape is like the Force. There's a light side and a dark side and you will see how it holds the universe together. Come explore new uses of duct tape and how it functions as an art. Use duct tape and paper to create 3-D pieces both functional and nonfunctional such as unique clothing, accessories and constructs. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#2452 XKE 114 6011     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8915 XKE 114 6217     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8916 XKE 114 6218     Hickory Ridge

FX: The Science Behind Special Effects
Ages 11-14. In this class, everything is not what it seems! Become a master of illusion by learning scientific techniques used by Hollywood masters to create movie magic. You will experiment with visual and mechanical effects as well as using Green Screens and computer-generated imagery (CGI). You will finish the program with a digital representation of your FX project which will be hosted on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8776 XK 141 6009    Hickory Ridge

Fun With Frosting
Ages 11-14. Love to help out in the kitchen? Now you can learn how to decorate like the pros. Learn how to make frosting from scratch, to color your frosting, and to pipe frosting through a decorating bag. You will decorate cakes, cupcakes, and sugar cookies using a variety of flower patterns, rosettes, dots, basket weave, and shell borders. You will need to provide un-iced cupcakes, cake layers, and cookies. A supply list will be sent to each student before the class begins. 1 week $175 (includes $65 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#2172 XKE 174 6092     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2 **$180
#8948 XKE 174 6030     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#2173 XKE 174 6093     Hickory Ridge

FutureFab Jr. _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. This is a one-of-a kind maker class, combining tangible computing, traditional crafts, and programming. You will combine bits and atoms in two projects, one based on light, and another based on movement. Work alongside experienced engineers and artists to create unique, functional and whimsical electronic objects using laptops, software, programmable microcontrollers, freeware, sensors, motors, LEDs, wood, plastic and real hand tools. No experience needed! Perfect for young artists who want to experiment with digital design or emerging engineers who want to express creativity (or level up beyond plastic brick robotics!). All tools and materials provided. Offered in cooperation with FutureMakers. 1 week $210 (includes $75 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#2137 XK 189 6087 Hickory Ridge

Games of Panem _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. Spend a week immersed in the books of the Hunger Games world. You will have the opportunity to create your own character, discover more about the lives of your favorite characters, play trivia games, and come away from the class with a personal portfolio proving you are an expert in your district of choice. These are just a few of the activities you experience while learning more about this bestselling trilogy. You must have read the first book in the trilogy, Hunger Games, before attending this exciting class. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#2168 XK 182 6089     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#9267 XK 182 6840     Hickory Ridge

Girls in History
Ages 11-14. What if you had to make your own soap for washing or candles for light? What if you didn't have electricity? Experience how American girls your age lived in the late 1700s to the early 1900s through activities, crafts, and cooking. Join us to make and taste pioneer foods. Create corn husk dolls, scented soap, dipped candles, and stitched samplers. Play the games and sing the songs girls did during the 19th century! Activities are based on the "Little House" books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. You don't have to read the "Little House" books to have a bucketful of fun! 1 week $190 (includes $75 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8969 XK 120 6128     Hickory Ridge

Hands on Chemistry
Ages 11-14. Taught in a chemistry lab this course enables the student to learn terminology and with the use of lab instruments to collect, organize, calculate and interpret findings while performing experiments. Learn the difference between an acid and a base, how "cool" dry ice can be, and the three states of matter. Learning concepts include atoms and bonding, polymer chemistry, reactions, density, and more. All students will take home a recipe booklet of their experiments. 1 week $180 (includes $65 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8781 XK 145 6859     Science and Technology

Hands on Physics
Ages 12-14. Are you looking for a challenging physics lab experience? Look no further. Using a college physics lab, students will solve problems using major principles in physics such as measurement, force and motion, work and energy, and impulse and momentum, just to name a few. This is a hands-on-science applications class meant to be an enrichment opportunity for the inquisitive and focused learner. You must have a good attitude and strictly observe the instructor's guidelines. Class is limited to 12 students. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8763 XK 129 6901     Science and Technology

I-Rock: Create Digital Music Video, Songs, and Podcast! _^*NEW*
Ages 12-14. Rock, rap, hip-hop, country...everyone loves to listen to their favorite songs, but until now only a few could create them. With the digital revolution everyone can rock out even if you have never played an instrument! Create songs, podcasts, or music videos using tools like Garage Band and other mass media software, explore the basics of song composition, editing tracks, and create a music video. Student created songs, music video, and podcasts will be hosted on the Black Rocket student website to share with friends and family. Students should bring earphones with them to class. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week. $180 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9172 XKE 192 6968     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Intermediate Engineering and Robotics
Ages 11-14. Engineering technology is a great way to introduce a budding young scientific mind to the future opportunities of a high-technology world! In this class, teams will work together and become the technology experts. Instructors will reinforce applied physics and math concepts like friction, measurement of distance, time, angles, and much more, and you will be challenged to design your own original robotic solutions. Come learn how to do some amazing things with technology! 1 week $200 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 08-Jul 12
#8995 XK 354 6221     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8886 XK 354 6222     Hickory Ridge

Intermediate Manga _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. If you've already taken our basic level Manga class, now's the time and here's the course that will expand your knowledge. You will practice drawing facial expressions, figures, and creative costumes all resulting in a more complete Manga figure and background. This course also covers some scriptwriting, visual storytelling, inking techniques, and presentation. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#9372 XK 185 6081     Hickory Ridge

Introduction to the United Nations _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. Step into the shoes of ambassadors from U.N. member states to debate current issues on the organization's vast agenda. Become a diplomat representing a nation in a simulated session of the United Nations, such as the Security Council or the General Assembly. Research a country, investigate international issues, debate, deliberate, consult, and then develop solutions to world problems. You will use a variety of communication and critical thinking skills in order to represent the policies of your country. Learn how to incorporate public speaking, policy analysis, active listening, negotiating, and conflict resolution to solve international issues. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, NEW DATE: Aug 5-9
#9358 XK 186 6074      Hickory Ridge

Is It Who Or Whom?
Ages 11-14. This specialized writing class concentrates on the building block of writing - the sentence. Learn to identify the parts of speech, study the correct use of verbs, determine subject/predicate, examine phrases and clauses, and construct sentences using proper grammar and punctuation. By means of group editing, you will explore the fundamentals of good sentence structure, bringing clarity to your writing. This course will help you prepare for various standardized writing tests. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8864 XK 314 6228     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8863 XK 314 6227     Hickory Ridge

Journalism for Students
Ages 11-14. Stop the presses! This is your chance to write, produce, and publish a newspaper. Practice reporting, interviewing, editing, and layout. Sharpen your Word and Publisher skills. Challenge yourself by becoming a part of a hard-working team. You'll create class, individual, and web newsletters. 2 weeks $285 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 9
#8826 XK 270 6126     Hickory Ridge

Junior Medic
Ages 12-14. Potential doctors and nurses will be intrigued by investigating organic specimens such as the heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys in this course. Examine the basics of biology and health issues with an emphasis on anatomy. The marvels of the human body and the power of medical knowledge are the right "prescription" for summer learning. You will also receive CPR certification training as a part of this course. This is a hands-on science applications class meant to be an enrichment opportunity for the inquisitive and focused learner. Due to many dissection activities, you must have a good attitude and strictly observe instructor's guidelines. Great for home schooling students to experience a lab setting. 2 weeks $325 (includes $95 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 19
#8850 XK 291 6231     Science and Technology

Leadership Skills
Ages 13+. Learn how to become a leader in high school and beyond! Discover if you are already a leader, learn about leadership skills, create ways to model leadership in school, and brainstorm ways you can serve your community. Enhance intra- and inter- personal skills; gain self-confidence and self-actualization; learn to think, write, read, present, and research critically. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8852 XK 292 6235     Hickory Ridge

Legal Eagles II-The Supreme Court
Ages 11-14. Learn all the facets of the Supreme Court and participate in a moot court. A moot court is an activity in which participants take part in simulated court proceedings, drafting briefs and participating in oral argument. Moot court does not involve actual testimony by witnesses or the presentation of evidence, but is focused solely on the application of the law. In participating in a moot court, students will review case law precedents and apply them to relevant present day scenarios. They will participate in oral arguments before a panel of student judges and/or play student judges. They will debate previous Supreme Court cases and discuss new rulings handed down by the court. They will watch interviews of the judges and listen to Supreme Court audio of past oral arguments. 1 week $137 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8773 XK 136 6855     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Legal Eagles: Trial by Jury
Ages 11-14. Innocent or guilty? Take turns playing prosecutor, judge, and jury in this intriguing introduction to law and the court system. You get to hear cases, present testimony, and decide the verdict in a mock trial. 1 week $137 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8844 XK 284 6236 Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12 **$160
#8845 XK 284 6870 Hickory Ridge

Lego You-Niverse! Make Your Own Adventure
Ages 11-14. In this Lego adventure, YOU are the star! Pick your favorite Lego genre, or create an alternate universe to create a digital story. Whether you want to fight alongside Batman, be part of a Ninjago clan, swashbuckle with pirates, or soar into space with Bionicle, the only requirement is that you put yourself in the story. All students will end the class with a digital comic book that can be shared with friends and family on a password-protected website. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#9359 XKE 203 6076     Hickory Ridge

Lightz, Camera, Action
Ages 11-14. Everyone has a part to play in this movie! Using pre-written scripts, you will learn just what it takes to make a movie from in front of the camera as well as behind it. Once filming is complete, you will edit using sound and other special effects and take your finished product home. The last day of camp will be the World Premiere of your "I Made It Myself" production. Student-created films will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week. $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#9174 XK 184 6250     Hickory Ridge

Make Your First 3-D Video Game! _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14.By popular demand, we are now offering a 3-D game design class. This experience allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Students will learn the physics behind 3-D Game Design and explore event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and story telling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions,LLC. 1 week $210 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#2488 XK 194 6638     Hickory Ridge

Manga for Students
Ages 11-14. Join in the newest trend in cartooning and animation. Manga, or Japanese comic book art, has a certain characteristic look, whether hand drawn or computer generated, and it also incorporates a writing component. Create manga characters, develop a storyline, and lay out comic pages in this contemporary class. Practice penciling, inking, and lettering techniques. This course is meant for the student who has some familiarity with these unique comic book collections. Work with an award-winning local artist with specialized experience in the field. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8895 XK 370 6059     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8897 XK 370 6172     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8896 XK 370 6158     Hickory Ridge

Math Review for Middle School _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. Want to sharpen your math skills before the upcoming school year? This middle school math review course is for you. Practice working with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, exponents, probability, and data analysis. You will also go through the basic concepts of geometry and algebra. This course should be taken by students who are taking Middle School Math 1 Advanced, Middle School Math 2, Middle School Math 2 Advanced, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra. Bring a notebook and calculator to class. 2 weeks $280 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Aug 2
#9357 XK 187 6073     Hickory Ridge

Middle School Pets and Vets
Ages 11-14. Advance your learning about pet ownership and the many roles veterinarians play. Develop skills in training pets and promoting their good health. Hands-on activities will be provided as you continue to study facts about animal behavior, tricks, and tips. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8885 XK 344 6328     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2 **$160
#2124 XK 344 6246     Hickory Ridge

Mixed Media Collage
Ages 11-14. Explore the latest trend in the art world: Altered Books. Beginning with a discarded hard-back book, you will utilize a wide variety of art techniques to create your own Fine Art Book. You will cut, paint, make your own paper, draw, print, and collage to express your theme. This mixed media experience will challenge your creativity and artistic skills. 1 week $180 (includes $65 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8917 XKE 115 6002     Hickory Ridge

Money Matters
Ages 11-14. How do you spend your money? Wisely if you take this course. Explore the power of personal choices and learn to develop winning moves with money. Learn about checking and savings accounts, credit vs. debit usage, ATM cards, budgeting, taxes, insurance, credit history, and investing, just to mention a few tools of the trade. Develop real-life skills and responsibilities by setting financial goals and evaluating financial scenarios that build wealth while being a wise consumer. You'll need a basic calculator. 1 week $142 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8792 XK 160 6045     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Myth, Magic and Mayhem
Ages 11-14. Ever wonder how ancient cultures explained their place in a world of supernatural creatures and mysterious events? Travel the magical world of mythology and see how ancient people used these fantastic tales to make sense of the world around them. Investigate the stories that have come down from ancient Greece, medieval Europe, and Imperial China and learn the difference between a myth, a legend and a folktale. Students will construct their very own full size Asian dancing temple lion mask and costume which is still used to dispel bad luck and mischievous spirits during Chinese New Year. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8749 XK 110 6171     Hickory Ridge

Note Taking and Memory Strategies
Ages 11-14. Outlining using three-column notes, and mapping are some of the skills demonstrated in this course to enhance organizational skills in various learning situations. Visualization, linking, and association help you figuratively tie strings on your memory capabilities. 1 week $137 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#2455 XK 274 6095     Hickory Ridge
(No class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 08-Jul 12 **$160
#8831 XK 274 6253     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19 **$160
#8832 XK 274 6254    Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2 **$160
#8833 XK 274 6263     Hickory Ridge

Philosophy and World Religions
Ages 11-14. Discover the similarities and differences of both philosophers and religions as you compare and contrast questions about right versus wrong, instinct versus knowledge, science versus myth. Students taking this class will begin each day by learning about one of the five major religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) practiced in our world today. In the second part of each class, students will learn and discuss various principles of western(or Greek) philosophy. Students will move beyond simple name recognition of philosophers including Aristotle, Hippocrates, Plato and Socrates. This is an exciting opportunity for middle schoolers to explore a subject not part of the normal curriculum, sharpen reasoning skills, and define personal ethics and values. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8784 XK 149 6856     Hickory Ridge

Photoshop Phun
Ages 11-14. You can do amazing things with Photoshop. You can put your head on someone else's body, place yourself on Mt. Everest, or position yourself on a surfboard in Hawaii. Using up-to-date software, learn important features for digital image enhancement, photo retouching (such as taking the red eye out of photos or lightening and darkening a picture), and image compositioning. Bring your digital camera and cables if you have them, but they are not required. Parental permission for the student to access the Internet is required. Attendance is mandatory on the first day of class. 1 week $170 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8813 XK 252 6245     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8814 XK 252 6247     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8815 XK 252 6258     Hickory Ridge

Psychology of Behavior
Ages 11-14. There's an old adage that says you can't judge others until you know yourself. Study basic human development and some reasons we behave as we do. Learn from a personality test how you operate alone and in groups, your preferred mode of learning, how you make decisions, and generally how you look at life and live it. Explore how knowing these things about yourself can influence your behavior and decisions. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8892 XK 368 6244     Hickory Ridge

Recycled Art for Students _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Save all your plastic containers and cardboard boxes for this hands-on combination of recycled and repurposed art. Students will use found organic objects and recycled materials to construct temporary and permanent works of art. Learn to redesign, reinvent, and reinterpret pre-existing items. Decorate, cut and retool objects to make entirely new pieces with beauty and function. 1 week $147 (includes $55 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#0229 XKE 142 6098 Hickory Ridge
(No class Jul 4)

Robotics with NXT
Ages 11-14. Do you know what a robot is capable of doing? Get ready to take control! You will build robots, program them to accomplish tasks, respond to external stimuli, and overcome challenges. Using the NXT brick from Lego (TM), you will control the robot using NXT programming language and software programming techniques. Experience the challenges of navigation, avoiding and climbing over obstacles, and moving objects. 1 week $200 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#9351 XK 108 6071     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8748 XK 108 6004    Hickory Ridge

Scanning the Skies
Ages 11-14. Become a classroom astronomer for one week and explore the skies. Learn facts and details about our earth and moon as well as the other planets in our solar system. Investigate stars and constellations, comets and meteors, and our own star, the sun. So buckle up as we blast off through space! 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8849 XK 288 6034     Hickory Ridge

Science Experiments for Middle Schoolers
Ages 11-14. Take science out of the abstract and into reality. Explore the mysteries of physical science as you experience the thrill of experimentation, scientific inquiry, and hypothesis testing. Learn by doing. This week of discovery is fun, yet teaches fundamental skills that can be used in any classroom. 1 week $152 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8860 XK 303 6268     Science and Technology
(no class Jul 4)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19 **$175
#8859 XK 303 6266      Science and Technology
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26 **$175
#8989 XK 303 6267      Science and Technology

Speaking Korean for Students _^*NEW*
Ages 11-14. "Ahn-Nyoung-Hah-Seh-Yo!" Learn Korean by exploring its 5000 years of history, culture, customs, traditions, and foods. You will be introduced to the most scientific alphabet in the world, Hangul, and learn its phonetic system to recognize characters. Practice reading and writing simple words and phrases to engage yourself in learning basic vocabulary and greetings. 2 weeks $267 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jun 24-Jul 5
#2138 XK 190 6088     Hickory Ridge
(No class Jul 4)

Speaking Spanish for Students
Ages 11-14. Don't take a siesta this summer, amigo! Join the fiesta of learning that takes place in this fun language class. Simple sentences, grammar usage, and vocabulary words are introduced, and conversation is emphasized. Expand your horizons and learn more about Hispanic culture, foods, and music. 2 weeks $257 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jul 5
#8812 XK 245 6035     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Stock Market Game
Ages 11-14. Run with the "bulls" or be a "bear" in this fast-paced interactive course that introduces you to today's stock market. Cover basic topics such as the Dow Jones, mutual funds, Price Earnings Ratios and much more. Join in a unique opportunity to participate in a mock stock market game where you invest an imaginary $100,000 into stocks and then track your performance over the week. Hang on to your hats and checkbooks, and get ready for a ride on Wall Street. You must bring a calculator and be able to use multiplication tables. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8842 XK 282 6178      Hickory Ridge

Summer Sewing
Ages 11-14. Have you ever wanted to learn how to make decorative items for your bedroom? This class will give you the skills to make a cupcake pin cushion, decorative pillow and a bedside book holder. This course will introduce you to sewing by hand, adding embellishments, using a sewing machine, following a pattern, and hemming techniques. You will be sewing the first day! 1 week $152 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#8942 XKE 167 6005     Hickory Ridge
(no class 7/4)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12 **$175
#8943 XKE 167 6335     Hickory Ridge

Super Sports Fan
Ages 11-14. Are you a sports enthusiast? Learn about the players, coaches, and heroes of the American sports you play and watch. Take part in a mock NBA draft, play fantasy football, design a team pennant, learn sports trivia, and watch sports bloopers. Get the latest in sports news here as you become a knowledgeable spectator in this interactive and lively class. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8919 XKE 118 6275     Hickory Ridge

Television and Screen Acting
Ages 11-14. From the first time you said "let's pretend," you were learning to act. Yet the art of acting is a true craft, one that the masters learn, practice, and hone. The greatest actors take the audience on a journey with them. Embark on this journey, and in this camp, learn auditioning, scene blocking, understanding context, learning lines, script reading, and working with a director and the camera, refining each and every take. The focus is on commercial shots, television and movie scenes, and the use of improv as a learning technique. Your head shots, resumes, and commercials will be hosted on a secure student website to share with friends and family! This course is offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $150 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#2461 XK 119 6096     Hickory Ridge

Three Dimensional Art
Ages 11-14. Explore color, composition, and texture as you create mobiles, stabiles, and assemblages. All materials are provided. 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8924 XKE 132 6278     Hickory Ridge

Time Management and Test Taking Skills
Ages 11-14. Learn how to eliminate wasted time for homework and chores and to create an ideal study schedule chart that you can follow. Discover clues to taking various kinds of tests that are immediately useful. Scan for chapter headings, key words, and ideas that often appear on class quizzes and exams. 1 week $160 (includes $45 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 8-Jul 12
#8836 XK 275 6280     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8838 XK 275 6282     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 22-Jul 26
#8837 XK 275 6281     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 29-Aug 2
#8834 XK 275 6130     Hickory Ridge
►Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 5-Aug 9
#8835 XK 275 6279    Hickory Ridge

Ultimate Claymation and Stop Action _^*NEW*
Ages 12-14. Specifically designed for children who like to make something out of nothing! From the world's first film about the man on the moon, to Gumby, to Chicken Run sometimes the action doesn't require an actor! Whether you want to recreate your favorite scene from Shrek or invent an original short film, this camp will allow you to produce a movie out of nothing but an idea and a piece of clay. Clay, most supplies, and equipment provided. Student created claymation will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $180 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 1-Jul 5
#9270 XKE 202 6067     Hickory Ridge
(no class Jul 4)

Where in the Globe?
Ages 11-14. Travel around the world without leaving Howard County and learn something about people and places outside the United States. This fun-filled class uses slides, movies, contests, and games to locate exotic points on the globe and puts this changing world, where nations appear and disappear, into perspective. You'll learn map reading and geography without even realizing it. 1 week $165 (includes $50 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 24-Jun 28
#8825 XK 268 6057     Hickory Ridge

Young Inventors At Work
Ages 11-14. Get a head start as an inventor or business owner. You will be involved in activities that can improve everyday life by applying practical uses of an invention. Learn the development process of being an inventor, from finding an idea and creating a working model to patenting, manufacturing, and researching markets for the invention. If you like to solve problems, brainstorm ideas, and make things work better, take this course! 1 week $175 (includes $60 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 15-Jul 19
#8822 XK 262 6340     Hickory Ridge

Zoology _^*NEW*
Ages 12-14. Want to know about the animals inside and out? Explore different phyla in the animal kingdom including sponges, starfish, earthworms, grasshoppers, frogs and chickens. Students will be introduced to basic ecological principals that describe how various physical structures allow an animal to interact with its environment. Using sound laboratory safety techniques, students will learn about both internal and external structures. This hands-on science applications class is meant to be an enrichment opportunity for the inquisitive and focused learner. Due to many dissection activities, students must have a good attitude and strictly observe instructor's guidelines. This is a great opportunity for home schooling students to experience a science lab setting. 2 weeks $315 (includes $85 in fees*)
►Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 22-Aug 2
#9293 XK 178 6070     Hickory Ridge
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