College for Kids

COLLEGE FOR KIDS (C4K)
2009 SUMMER CAMPS

                                 ***UPDATE****
Please note the dates for Inner Peace...Inner Kids was incorrect in the brochures. The correct dates for
Session #1 and Session #3 are July 6-10.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
                                                                                                                               C4K's Registration Form

Fairy Tales to Fantasy Land (Northern Plains Writing Project)
Holly Eidsness - MPS
Session #1: June 1- 4    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Ages 8-11
Class Limit: 20
$40
Old Main 106
(see description below)

             NOTICE: Session #2 is CANCELLED

Fairy Tales to Fantasy Land (Northern Plains Writing Project)
Holly Eidsness - MPS
Session #2: June 8-11 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Ages 12-15
Class Limit: 20
$40
Old Main 106
Walt Disney stated, "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Imagination is the key to this summer's writers' workshops where original fairy tales will become board games, complete with puzzles, gadgets, and tokens. Writers will create original fairy tales then change their stories into board games like Candy Land or Apples to Apples. Plan for a fun-filled trip to fantasy land.

   llustrate & Write Your Own Children’s Storybook
   Instructor: Doug Pfliger/Sue Garness – MSU
   June 3-5    1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
   Ages 9-12
   Class Limit: 10           CAMP IS FULL
   $55
   Hartnett Hall 230 B
   MSU Art Instructor, Doug Pfliger and MSU English
   Instructor, Sue Garness, will guide students through the development of the store line and draw the illustrations for an original children’s book. Students will focus on becoming the author and illustrator, and orally presenting the finished product.

Exploring Robotics # 1        Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
Instructor: Warren Gamas-MSU
June 2-4    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Ages 8 – 12
Class Limit: 15
$55
Old Main 101
(see description below)

Exploring Robotics #2 Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
Instructor: Billy Boyeff-MSU
June 16-18 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Ages 8 – 12
Class Limit: 15
$55
Old Main 101
Have you ever wanted to create the smartest, strongest and most advanced LEGO® robot ever? If your answer is yes, then attend the “New Exploring Robotics Camp”. Using a Robotics Invention Kit and a computer, you will design and program real robots that move and act the way you want. By programming your 32-bit microprocessor, 3 Interactive Servo motors, sound sensor, ultrasonic visual sensor, touch sensor, and light sensor, your robot will be able to move around obstacles, duck into dark corners, and do whatever creative movements you program. The possibilities are endless!!

“You’re on the Air”
Instructor: Audra Myerchin-MSU
Session #1: June 8-11    9:00 a. m. – 12:00 noon
Session #2: June 22-25    9:00 a. m. – 12:00 noon
Ages 10-13
Class Limit: 15
$55
Hartnett Hall 128E
Join the MSU Broadcasting Department this summer and try out your skills on TV!   Learn what it’s like to be behind the scenes of the evening news by participating as news anchor, reporter, or camera operator. If radio is more to your liking try your hand as a radio DJ by talking on air and playing the music you like to listen to. As a highlight to the camp you’ll create your own video clip which will air on channel 19 for parents to view and tour a local TV station. Be prepared for non-stop exciting learning with the broadcasting department’s College for Kids camp!

Real Rock Band
Instructor: Dr. Ron Fischer and Jazmine Wolfe – MSU
June 8–12 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 10-17
Class Limit: None
$55
Hartnett Hall 326
Imagine performing songs that you have written with a real band. Students who sign up for Real Rock Band will learn basic songwriting skills, develop their own songs, which will become part of CD with songs from everyone in the class, and the course will end in a concert with a live band performing each of the students’ songs.

Gadgets Unlimited
Instructor: Melissa Stanley-MPS
Session #1: June 16-18 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 20
Hartnett Hall 220E
$40
(see description below)

Gadgets Unlimited! #2
Instructor: Melissa Stanley-MPS
Session #2:
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Class Limit: 20
Hartnett Hall 220E
$40
Come and explore interesting gadgets, tools, and utensils for painting and mixed media. Artists will find new creative uses for everyday household items and will explore unlimited possibilities for using them to create art while some FUN! Join us and see what you can do!

Business of Babysitting
Minot Community Ambulance Staff
June 29 – July 1
Session #1: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.             Session #1 CAMP IS FULL
July 28 - 30
Session #2: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon     Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
Session #3: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.            Session #3 CAMP IS FULL
Ages 9-14
Class Limit: 20
$40
Missouri Room, Student Center
Student Union 3rd Floor Westlie Room
This informative camp will teach you how to properly do First Aid, CPR, and babysitting. The first day will teach the basics of first aid, the second day will be CPR, and the third day the roles and responsibilities of being a good babysitter. A certificate of completion will be issued for successfully completing the three days. Hands-on teaching and role-playing will be used throughout the camp.

Cheer Camp
Instructor: MSU Cheer Team
Session #1: June 15 – 16 Session #1 CAMP IS FULL
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 20
$35
Missouri Room, Student Center
(see description below)

Cheer Camp
Instructor: MSU Cheer Team
Session #2: June 15 – 16
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Class Limit: 2
$35
Missouri Room, Student Center
Participants will be taught basic motions, jumps, and minimal stunts that will be incorporated into a cheer routine. This fun and exciting camp will teach the importance of confidence, technique, and safety when it comes to showing your school spirit and cheering on your favorite team!

Inner Kids…Inner Peace
Instructor: Johnna Westby – MSU
Session #1: July 6 - 10 (corrected dates)
Session #2: June 22 - 26 Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 12
$45
Dakota Hall 2nd Floor
(see description below)

Inner Kids…Inner Peace
Instructor: Johnna Westby – MSU
Session #3: July 6 - 10 (Corrected dates)
Session #4: June 22 - 26
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Class Limit: 12
$45
Dakota Hall 2nd Floor
This camp is designed to increase personal awareness for attention, balance and compassion. The camp uses awareness and kindness activities to promote healthy relaxation, breathing, stress management, yoga for kids, visual meditation, artful and journaling expressions. The InnerKids…InnerPeace program teaches mindful awareness through games and activities that develop: calming skills, focus, kindness, compassion, emotional balance, and clarity.

Salamanders, Frogs, and their Homes
Instructor: Chris Beachy
Session #1: June 29 - July 2   Session #1 CAMP IS FULL
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 12
$45
Moore Hall 213
(see description below

Salamanders, Frogs, and their Homes
Instructor: Ken Cabarle
Session #2: July 6 - 9     Session #2 CAMP IS FULL
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 12
$45
Moore Hall 213
(see description below)

Salamanders, Frogs, and their Homes
Instructor: Chris Beachy
Session #3: July 13 - 16    Session #3 CAMP IS FULL
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 9-10
Class Limit: 12
$45
Moore Hall 213
(see description below)

Salamanders, Frogs, and their Homes
Instructor: Ken Cabarle
Session #4: July 20 - 23
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 11-12
Class Limit: 12
$45
Moore Hall 213
Salamanders and frogs are important, fun, and beautiful part of our world. But most people never see them in their own world. In this class, you will take part in ongoing projects that are designed to help us understand how salamanders and frogs live their lives, from where they live, how they walk and swim, where they breed, and what they like to eat. You will get to catch salamanders and frogs and see how we learn about them in the field and in the laboratory. Kids could get muddy and soaking wet; this includes shoes (high topped shoes are best).

Spanish for Children: Yo Hablo Español
Instructor: Kemerly Moorhouse
Session #1: July 7 - 10
Session #2: July 14 – 17
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 6-8
Class Limit: 13
$45
Hartnett Hall 306
(see description below)

Spanish for Children: Yo Hablo Español
Instructor: Kemerly Moorhouse
Session #3: July 7 - 10 Session #3 CAMP IS FULL
Session #4: July 14 – 17
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Class Limit: 13
$45
Hartnett Hall 306
Childhood is the best stage in life to acquire a language. Learning Spanish is fun and exciting. In this camp, kids will learn vocabulary with audio/visual materials. Games, songs and dance will be part of everyday activities to help kids immerse in the Latin American culture. And also, we will learn how to cook a Peruvian meal! Come to MSU College For Kids and you will say: ¡Yo hablo Español!

Sign Language for Kids
Instructor: Jodi Appelt & Holly Pedersen – MSU
July 14 – 16
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9-12
Class Limit: 15
$40
Crane Hall Conference Room
This is a three-day course that will introduce the student to the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Direct teaching of the manual alphabet, numbers, and sign vocabulary (categories to be determined) will be covered, along with learning basic conversational phrases.

Sun, Wind, Storms & Drought: What's our weather all about?
Instructor: Joe Goldade – KXMC
Session #1: July 13 – 15 Session #1 CAMP IS FULL
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12
Class Limit: 20
$40
Hartnett Hall 311
(see description below)

Sun, Wind, Storms & Drought: What's our weather all about?
Instructor: Joe Goldade – KXMC
Session #2: July 20 - 23
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 13 - 15
Class Limit: 30
$45
Hartnett Hall 311
Explore the wide variety of weather we experience in North Dakota! Learn how to "read the clouds," make your own forecast & weather instuments, learn helpful safety tips and all the fun facts about all our weather seasons. Then, deliver the forecast (just like television meteorologists do) while you take a tour of the weather center KXMC TV on the last day!

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