Summer 2008

Week One July 7th to July 11th

Sculpture
This exciting course is for all students who love sculpture and creating depth in their art work.  Participants will use a variety of different materials to create clay objects, mobiles, animal figures, and more.  Students will bring home all projects they create during the week. 
CRN 2053…$89
• Morning Classes (9:00am – 12:00 pm)

Young Veterinarians
For animal lovers and aspiring veterinarians alike, this course provides your child with a better understanding of proper pet care, scientific animal facts and classification, anatomy and physiology, how to live harmoniously with our animal friends, and more.  Projects each day and actual pets make this a course you do not want to miss. 
CRN 2055…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)

Week 2 (Danielson) – July 14th to 18th

Beginning Computer Game Programming
If you’re into playing computer games, why not take the next step and create one?  Learn how to use Visual Basic to combine animated objects and graphics into complex multi-level games.  Who knows, this could be your first step to a career in computer games!  How cool would that be? 
CRN 2058…$89
• Morning Classes (9:00am – 12:00 pm)

Cartooning & Caricatures (Ages: 10-14)
If you love to draw, and have always wanted to learn how to create cartoons and caricatures, this is the course for you.  Focus on the development of drawing skills basic to the cartoon and caricature form, learn how to handle tools and materials, and to manipulate line and form.  Students will create panel cartoons and also book level graphic comic-art.  Japanese anime will also be a focus in this class
CRN 2060…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)

Week 3 (Danielson) – July 21st to 25th

CSI: Forensic Scientists
Learn about crime scene investigation and detective work through in-class discussion of actual cases and guest lecture presentations.  Class projects may include solving instructor-created cases through the collection, organization and interpretation of data.  In the past, guest visitors from the local   K-9 unit, the crime scene investigation van, police officers, and attorneys have been a huge hit.  Please note – this course may contain graphic material that some parents might consider unsuitable for their child. 
CRN 2065…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)

Arts & Crafts
Help your child find his or her own artistic voice through hands-on exploration.  This course may include such topics as: drawing and watercolor, jewelry making, magnet building, sculpture, collage creations, and more.
CRN 2062…$89

Sponge Bob’s Under the Sea Science
Dive into Plankton’s science laboratory and soak up some astounding underwater adventures.  Explore the ocean depths with your friends from Bikini Bottom and turn the classroom into the Suds Seaside Lab.  You might even make your very own krabby patties, so come and have a blast with other Sponge Bob enthusiasts.
CRN 2064…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)

Week 1 (Willimantic) – August 11th to August 15th

Building Robots from Recyclable Junk
Learn the basics of robot building and create simple robots from parts you have around the house, such as old CD-ROMs, plastic bottles, film containers, and other art supplies.  You will take home all robots you make by the end of the course.  Bring any materials you would like to include in your robot.
CRN 2066…$89
• Morning Classes (8:30am – 11:30 pm)

Food Artistry
Join us as we explore the many ways to make an assortment of foods into wonderful works of art.  Gingerbread houses are just the beginning, as you build with cookies and chocolate chips, print with potatoes, and sculpt with cheese to make the most delicious creations you’ve ever seen….or tasted!
CRN 2068…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)

Week 2 (Willimantic) – August 18th to August 22nd

Harry Potter’s Wizardry
When does science seem like magic?  When it’s chemistry!  Join your peers at Hogwarts Academy and learn truly fascinating experiments inspired by the Harry Potter movies.  You’ll make cool chemical reactions, bring home recipes, and keep everything that you create. 
CRN 2070…$95
• Morning Classes (8:30am – 11:30 pm)

Young Veterinarians
For animal lovers and aspiring veterinarians alike, this course provides your child with a better understanding of proper pet care, scientific animal facts and classification, anatomy and physiology, how to live harmoniously with our animal friends, and more.  Projects each day and actual pets make this a course you do not want to miss. 
CRN 2072…$89
• Afternoon Classes (12:30pm – 3:30 pm)