Kids Academy

Globetrotters 
This course allows kids to get a taste of all things exotic, from around the world. You will make a passport to document your travels as we "visit" a different continent each day. A mixture of music, culture, food, and arts from each area will give you a taste of the local customs, and we will create lasting memories in our scrapbooks, like writing our names in hieroglyphics. Say bon voyage as you set sail to new destinations and new adventures, while making new friends along the way!
Instructor: Nita Beeman $85

Zome Engineering & Architecture  
Come learn what Zome building tools are all about! These design tools for teaching solid geometry, science, art, engineering and architecture are the same tools used by architects and NASA scientists. We will work on forming basic geometric shapes and go on to build 3-D pyramids, a square bubble and more. We will get into architecture by viewing pictures of famous buildings and then trying to replicate them. Do you think you can build the tallest tower?  
Instructor: Lorel Shea $85

Cartooning & Caricatures
Welcome to the wonderful world of making your own comic book and designing its content. Learn the art of Japanese Amine and draw famous Japanese heroes along with their pets. View famous cartoons from the 1950's and learn about cartoon characters from long ago. Discover the art of making a caricature and see how easy it is with just a few simple techniques. You will have fun making caricatures of family, friends and yourself! Bring in your own cartoon characters and let’s learn how to draw them.
Instructor: Concetta Falcone-Codding $85

Exploring Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs ruled the earth for hundreds of millions of years—then suddenly they disappeared. Where did they go? Find out which dinosaur was the largest, which was the smallest, which had the most horns or the longest neck, or which ate the most food. You will learn all about dinosaurs through games, activities, and other fun educational tools. Learning about ancient life should be fun!
Instructor: Keri Schimment $85

Curtain’s Up!
“All the world’s a stage,” so why not let the classroom become yours? If you like to be in the spotlight or have ever thought you might, then this is the class for you. Get up and move as you learn the theater concepts of stage directions, setting, character, etc. You will get to expand on your creativity as we explore the world of improvisation. Sample activities include mask making, costume and scenery design, and theater games. We will start our journey by reading a short one-act play, and by the end of the week we will use all that we have learned to turn those written words into a one-act performance complete with simple costumes, scenery, and props. Enter Stage Right!
Instructor: Devon Brayman $85

Flight to Germany
Germany, what could you see and do there? Is the life of German kids at home and at school a lot like kids in the U.S.? Kids on the Flight to Germany will explore the daily life of kids their own age, learn a new language through songs and games, and hands-on activities using books, magazines, and audio-visuals. They'll learn historical and cultural facts too.  Did you know that a real German castle was the model for the Disney World castle? Join us on our trip to Germany!
Instructor: June Griffiths$85

QVCC Idol
Have you ever wanted to know what its like to be on American IDOL?  Well now you can!  With Berkley School of Music graduate Eric Peterson, you will explore all facets of singing from vocal warm ups and singing techniques to microphone usage, song choice, and improving your live performance. In addition you will learn about many different aspects of the music business. Tap into your musical side and come enjoy QVCC IDOL!
Instructor: Eric Peterson $85

Increase Connecticut Mastery Test Scores the FUN way! 
Envision your child learning the formula to write better, more informative and with organization. Imagine your children writing and creating stories by themselves. Imagine their CMT scores increasing along with their self-esteem. This class is designed for all levels, no matter how low or high your child is in the area of writing/reading. It will be modified to work at your child's level, to further his or her development at their pace. This course can also be a brush-up before starting school.
Instructor: Concetta Falcone-Codding $85

So You Think You Can Dance
Have you heard of the hit television show...So You Think You Can Dance? Have you always wanted to learn how to dance? Now is your chance to explore the wonderful world of dance here at QVCC. You will work through several different styles including hip hop, contemporary, and jazz, learn how to properly warm up, and learn many foundation moves. Get off the couch and join us for So You Think You Can Dance…QVCC style! 
Instructor: Brandie Souza $85

Art With a Computer
In this class we will explore Microsoft Paint and learn to draw and create designs on the computer using this software program. Your Paint images can be uploaded into Adobe Photoshop to create different versions of the original art. Using a scanner, you will upload your photos or art work into Photoshop, and you will explore the possibilities available in Photoshop to change, enhance and alter original photographs. After learning many aspects of this program, you will be able to create unique, interesting art. 
Instructor: Cheryl Ann Ray $85

Flight to Russia
If you boarded a jet to Russia, what could you see and do there? Is the life of Russian kids at home and at school a lot like kids in the U.S.? Kids on the Flight to Russia will explore the daily life of kids their own age, learn a new language through songs and games, and hands-on activities using books, magazines, and audio-visuals. They'll learn historical and cultural facts too. Join us on our trip to Russia!                       
Instructor: Mike Luccier $85

Zome Engineering & Architecture  
Come learn what Zome building tools are all about! These design tools for teaching solid geometry, science, art, engineering and architecture are the same tools used by architects and NASA scientists. We will work on forming basic geometric shapes and go on to build 3-D pyramids, a square bubble and more. We will get into architecture by viewing pictures of famous buildings and then trying to replicate them. Do you think you can build the tallest tower?  
Instructor: Lorel Shea $85

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Art
Explore how to correctly use techniques to paint nature scenes, people or animals, with watercolor or acrylic. Discover how to use paper Mache' to make your favorite animal out of balloons, wire and other materials. Use scraps to create a beautiful sculpture that people will be amazed to look at. Create your own iron-on designs for a pillow-case in your bedroom. Come join us for other fun-filled art projects! You will not be bored!
Instructor: Concetta Falcone-Codding $85

Up, Up and Away: Fundamentals of Flight
Have you ever wanted to soar through the clouds? Take off on an adventure through the history and principles of flight where we will trace the development of flight from ancient China to today’s space shuttle program. Go fly a kite, construct a returning boomerang, and use special folding techniques to create a Frisbee, helicopter and a dozen different airplane designs from paper. Pilot a mini hot air balloon and launch an “Alka Seltzer” rocket.
Instructor: Janet Lussier $85

Patterns Patterns Everywhere
How many patterns can you see around you each day? We will explore the science behind the patterns and then use them to create a daily craft project. During the week you will design your own T-shirt, weave a split reed basket, create drawings with tessellations, make kaleidoscopes or rain sticks, and try your hands at origami. Come be creative with the patterns all around us!
Instructor: June Griffiths $85

Art Detectives
Discover some of the world's most famous artists as we take a daily journey through one art period. Each class will focus on one major and fun artist from that period. Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keefe and others! You will begin by learning some basic historical background about each featured artist and period, and then move on to creating your own art in this artist's style. At the end of each day we will have an art opening and critique (parents welcome!), culminating in one big retrospective show on the final day.
Instructor: Nicholas Sullivan $85