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Ann Durley, Director
WSU College for Kids
(507) 457-5084
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.winona.edu/cfk
The faculty and staff of the WSU College For Kids
looks forward to their 28th annual
summer program and hopes to
see you in class!
Limited scholarships are available to eligible CFK
students who have an economic hardship as set by
state guidelines.
WSU College For Kids brings together members
of the community with all aspects and levels of
education from Winona and the surrounding area.
CFK professors represent faculty from Winona
State University, other area educational institutions
including K-12, as well as highly talented and experienced local professionals. Students attend CFK from
around the region, throughout Minnesota, and even
from other states.
The Winona State University College For Kids
(CFK) summer enrichment program offers “college
courses” created specifically for students who have
completed grades 3 – 8 by the summer of 2015.
CFK professors design courses that “aim high” at
challenging young minds by enriching their knowledge and experience to engage a passion for lifelong
learning.
he Winona State University College For Kids (CFK)
summer enrichment program offers “college courses”
created specifically for students who have completed
grades 3 – 8 by the summer of 2015. CFK professors
design courses that “aim high” at challenging young
minds by enriching their knowledge and experience to
engage a passion for lifelong learning.
Winona, MN
April 22 - June 22
www.winona.edu/cfk
One week $120 or double your fun with two weeks $235
CFK runs Monday - Friday from Noon to 4p.m.
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Grades 3-6
Grades 5-8
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 5-8
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Grades 3-6
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Grades 5-8
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 3-8
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Wind Flyers and Rollers!
Faculty: Andrea Church
Grades 3-6
Grades 3-6
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Grades 5-8
Faculty: Aileen Swenson
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Taste and learn how to prepare delicious high energy/low carb entrees, side dishes,
desserts, and beverages for improved health and happiness. Baking is done with
almond flour.
Healthy Chefs
Art & Health Courses:
Faculty:Tom Hill
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Because of its simplicity, pinhole photography is a great way to learn about how
photography works. In this hands-on class, students will learn the optics behind this
fascinating phenomenon and have a chance to build their own cameras. No batteries,
memory cards, or even lenses involved–this is photography at its simplest. We will
discuss how pinholes work and have been used artistically, but students will spend
most of their time building cameras, making exposures, and developing and printing
their photographs in a traditional black and white
Pinhole Photography
Faculty: Lori Ortega
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
Have you ever wondered how a seashell lives? Did you know that there is only one
left-handed shell in the world? Did you know that a shell is colored by what it eats?
How is Winona connected directly to the most beautiful shell species in the world?
What else washes up on the beach that we can study? In this class, you will learn
about shell species identification, life cycles of ocean creatures, and discover other
fascinating things that are found on the beach. Become an oceanographer for a
week and have fun exploring many types of beautiful shells and other sea critters
through projects, learning, and fun activities. Students will be provided with a real
shell collection of their own.
Wonderful World of Shells and other Sea Fascinations
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
Learn about the amazing power of wind by making propeller cars, cars with sails,
gravity defying mini gliders, and a home anemometer to measure wind speed.
Experiment and tweak your designs using different styles of propellers and
materials. See if you can make the ultimate wind powered racer! Students will be
able to take their creations home to share with family and friends.
NEW!
Grades 3-8
Chess!
Faculty: Richard Harding
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
For beginners, we will learn the fundamentals of chess including piece movement
and tactics. For more advanced players, and the newcomers, we will cover openings,
piece and end- game puzzles, tactical tricks, opposition, the rule-of-squares and
more. During daily play, beginners will be encouraged to learn from those more
advanced while more advanced players will be encouraged to share tactics with their
opponents. Optional tournament too!
Faculty: Joshua Bilskemper
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Do you LOVE the outdoors? Do you love sunshine? Do you enjoy learning in FRESH
air, an open environment, and with many outgoing and curious people?! Join in on
the adventure of a LIFE TIME! For the entire week, we will be outside exploring the
world around us and doing many exciting science experiments dealing with nature.
Plan on getting messy, having fun, and learning a ton about what makes up the
environment and what you can do to be a sustainable individual who lives in it.
Exploration: NATURE!
Faculty: Joshua Bilskemper
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Welcome to the wonderful world of CRaZy SciEnCe and exploration!! During the
week many really cool science experiments will be conducted from looking at tiny
weird organisms, chemical reactions, launching objects, and other exciting, fun, and
thrilling projects!! We will also do research to find AWESOME at home projects you
can take with you back home for weeks after! Let your curiosity and excitement run
wild while at CRaZy SciEnCe this week!!
CRaZy SciEnCe !
Faculty: Nathan Graetz
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
NASA wants to send humans to Mars by 2040 and it’s going to take a lot of smart,
creative people to get us there – people like you! You will need to learn how to get
people into space, take them where they need to go, and bring them back. That’s
where your pals the Kerbals come in handy. In this class, you will learn about NASA’s
upcoming journey to Mars and the physics of space travel by using a computer
game called Kerbal Space Program, designed in part by NASA. You will actually
fly missions that will teach you all about navigating and working in space. Will your
Kerbals survive the journey to Mars? That’s up to you!
Journey to Mars!
Faculty: Lee Windsperger
] 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July
What do pineapples, rabbits, and credit cards all have in common? What is the
geometric difference between a banana and a coffee mug? What is the value of
pi for a square or triangle? In this class, we will work in a fun, interactive way to
investigate such questions and gain insight into a variety of geometric topics. Along
our mathematical journey, we will visit concepts such as the Fibonacci numbers and
the Golden Ratio, the fourth dimension, fractals, and other geometric gems that
are not usually introduced to students until long after high school. We will develop
problem solving abilities and critical thinking skills that are both important indicators
of a healthy mathematical mind.
Weird Ways to Work with Pi and other Wacky Geometries
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more
that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss
Faculty: Melanie Reap
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
This is an introduction to the basics of radio circuits and “ham” radio. Including
in the class is a kit to build and learn Morse Code! Students will also have the
opportunity to get on air with real hams!
Introduction to Ham Radio
Faculty: Lindsey Berger
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
In this class you get to be a detective! You will learn about forensic science
techniques that could be used to solve real mysteries. Learn how to dust for
fingerprints, how chromatography is used, how to identify different hairs and
fibers, and much more! Get ready to start problem solving and investigating!
Mystery Solver Part 1: Forensic Detective
Faculty: Bill Kuhl
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Students will learn basic engineering principles by building models such as
model airplanes, mousetrap cars, and a syringe hydraulic arm. Demonstrations
will expose students to basic physics such as friction, basic aerodynamics,
hydraulics, leverage, and weight.
Engineering Through Models
Faculty: Kay Pedretti
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Microbe Mania is a biology class covering those “little bugs” you don’t usually
see. Molds, protists, viruses, bacteria, etc are all around us and are for the
most part good. This class will “look” at these creatures under a microscope,
“grow” microbes from our environment, and make cheese.
Microbe Mania!
Faculty: Carol Labuzzetta
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Do you love Monarch Butterflies? Do you know that the monarchs are in
danger? Their habitat is decreasing! Their numbers are dwindling! Do you
want to learn how to help? Then, the Monarch Education for the Environment
Course is for you! Over the one-week course we will explore the habitat, life
cycle, migration, and the reasons the monarch is becoming endangered. You
will become a citizen scientist and collect data to help learn more about the
monarch! The students in this class will learn how they can help provide a
sustaining habitat for these incredible creatures from a passionate educator
who has reared Monarchs for over 12 years!
Help Save the Midwest Monarchs!
STEM Courses:
Faculty: Michelle Darst
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Do you have or would you like a cell phone? Do you have or would you like a
social media account like Facebook or Twitter? This course will guide students
through discussions on social media, its impact on our health, and how to be
safe while using it. Students will analyze influences of social media, learn what
resources are available if ever dealing with a tough situation, learn how to
communicate safely, and learn how to be a positive agent of change in their
own peer circle.
Navigating Social Media!
Faculty: Michelle Darst
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
This course will review the benefit of gratitude and random acts of kindness in
our lives. Students will spend the week discussing random acts of kindness at
the school, local, state, and national level. Students will have the opportunity
to plan and implement some random acts of kindness throughout the week.
Random Acts of Kindness!
Faculty: Michelle Darst
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Do you want to be a good friend? Do you want to learn how to make your
parent, guardian, friends, brother, sister, classmate, teacher, etc. feel good?
This course will help you build skills to make connections that matter. You will
also get to learn about your own personal love language and how sharing this
with others can help you!
Discovering the Five Love Languages
Faculty: Stacy Schilling
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Are you afraid of meeting new people? Are you afraid of speaking in front of
people? If you answered yes to either of these questions, this course is perfect
for you! This course introduces basic communication skills through exercises
in a variety of contexts including interpersonal communication, small group
communication, and publicspeaking. Learn to improve your communication
skills so that you will be cool in school!
Communication is Cool!
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
This is a continuation of Mystery Solver Part 1! It’s time to take your detective
skills to the courtroom! Learn how lawyers and law enforcement act and
prepare for court!
Mystery Solver Part 2: In the Courtroom
Faculty: TBD
Faculty: Katie Donlin
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
Expand your horizons by exploring various cultures around the world through
hands-on learning activities. Visit a different country each day! Learn to write
your name in Chinese, the basic steps of salsa, and how to count to ten in five
different languages!
Around the World in 5 Days
English/Social Studies Courses:
Grades 5-8
Grades 3-8
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 5-8
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Grades 5-8
Grades 5-8
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Grades 3-6
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Grades 5-8
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Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8
Grades 3-8
Faculty: Nancy Bachler
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
This quick course in French will give you the ability to speak and understand “un
petit” French with a pronunciation “très élégante.” French culture and cuisine
are also part of the class, and you’ll view slides and photos, sing French songs,
learn French poetry, and sample some authentic French food – NOT french fries!
French for Fun!
Faculty: Rhonda Aspensen & Karen Whitney Thrune
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
Future chefs of America: Here is your class! NO experience needed!! This class is
all hands on where you will be making and creating three (3) different items each
day along with eating what you make. At the end of the week you will receive a
copy of all the snacks you made so you can make the snacks for your friends and
family. Come hungry and be ready to have some fun. See you with your apron on!
CFK Snack Attack
Just for Fun Courses:
Faculty: Halley Sobeck
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Do you love Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, and
other similar stories? Well, so do I! In this class, we will be analyzing the plots
and characters of these classics and talking about what components make up
a great book. We will imagine characters and story lines of our own as well as
create art projects that match the story we are analyzing each day. Bring your
creativity and as much magic as possible, and we’ll definitely have an an awesome time!
Art and Creative Literature
Faculty: Lauren Smith
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
This class will offer a chance to step into Shakespeare’s quirkiest and most dramatic characters, as well as try your hand at acting, stage combat, storytelling,
and comedic timing. In this class, you will begin on a journey to crack the code
of Shakespeare’s stories and learn to make them come alive onstage. Both fun
and challenging, this class is perfect for students who love theatre or want to try
it out for the first time - no prior experience needed.
The Shakespeare Experience
Faculty: Lauren Smith
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to explore Shakespeare’s quirkiest, funniest, and most dramatic characters. This class is a fun,
energetic introduction to Shakespeare and theatre! Students will learn how to
make sense of Shakespeare’s words and how to make exciting stories of magic
and mystery come alive onstage. This class is great for students who love
theatre or would like to try it out for the first time - no prior experience needed!
Discovering Shakespeare
Faculty: Elizabeth Bork
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Summer Fiddlers is a multi-level approach to fiddling. We’ll be playing as a
team, Irish, American and Canadian fiddle tunes and will finish the week off with
a performance. This course is meant to be a fun, lively, inspiring collaboration
of fidlers both inesperienced and experienced! Beginners will have easier lines
while more advanced players will carry the more ornamented melodies. Come
join the fun!
Summer Fiddlers
Faculty: Andrea Church
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
NEW!
Learn the basics of taking great digital photos! Explore how to take portrait,
macro, and nature photos. Then tweak your photos using online editing tools
or add crazy special effects. We will be taking practice photos around the WSU
campus daily so make sure your camera is fully charged. You will also need your
camera USB transfer cable to load pictures to a computer. Students will make a
slideshow of their photos at the end of the class that can be viewed online by
family and friends.
Fabulous Photos!
Faculty: Michelle Darst
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Do you want to help others make healthy choices? We will discuss what an
advocate is, look at other projects that kids your age have done to advocate
for health, and create health-enhancing messages that encourage others to
adopt healthy behaviors. These might include Commercials, Billboards, Bumper
Stickers, a NEW! initiative to take back to your school, etc.
Heath Advocacy
Faculty: Halley Sobeck & Emily Buege
July 6-10 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm
Do you love dogs, cats, or just animals of all sorts? Do you have a special pet at
home that you’d like to know more about? Well this is the class for you! For half of
the week, Emily will explain the science behind our furry friends such as diseases
they can get, why dogs look so different from each other, and proper care and
nutrition. The other half of the week, Halley will lead projects such as designing
your own collars, leashes and food bowls. We will have a surprise field trip so
come prepared for a fun week of animal mania!
The Dog Days of Summer!
Faculty: Lindsey Berger
July 13-17 @ 12:30 – 2:00pm & 2:30 – 4:00pm
In this class you will learn all about origami! Students will go through the history
of origami as well as how it is used today. Get ready to learn many different folds
and creations! This class is a fun time for everyone!
Origami Blast!
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Self-Hypnosis!
Faculty: Aileen Swenson
July 6-10 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
July 13-17 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm
Learn self-hypnosis as we journey within each day to discover inner peace,
knowing, and empowerment. Self-hypnosis is a tool that can help ground and
guide you throughout your life.