Explore! Experiment! Discover!
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Welcome!
Kids College is our summer enrichment series which offers unique workshops for rising 2nd – 12th graders that are
designed to teach new skills, develop new interests and hobbies, and explore future career opportunities.
Included in this brochure are all the program descriptions with dates, times and ages. Please read everything
thoroughly as you make selections, and carefully complete all the necessary paperwork. Many of our programs have
limited enrollment, and applications are processed according to the date they are received.
PLEASE NOTE: We have courses that will be held OFFSITE… not at the Workforce Center… for some classes, you
are to take your child to the offsite location and pick them up there. For others, the Kids College shuttle will be
available to students. All those courses are well-marked in the catalog, so please make sure you and your child
know where their favorite classes are going to be held and how they are going to get there!
If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Kids College office at 757-569-6700 for
assistance. Thank you for your interest in Kids College and we look forward to another outstanding, fun-filled summer!
See you this summer!
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Kids College Courses by Category
Arts and Expression (pages 5-7)
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Hobbies and Interests (pages 9-11)
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Art Unleashed!
Book Adventures
Don’t Just Think It! Ink It!
Dr. Seuss' Unorthodox Collection of Taxidermy
Gourd-jus Bird Houses
Illuminated Initials
One Stroke Painting
Painted Paper Collage Art
Paper Quilling
Paper Sculpture
Story “Sparks”: Creative Writing & Storytelling
The Wonders of Watercolors
Tie Dye Tuesdays
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (pages 12-14)
Career Exploration (page 8)
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Arc-kid-tecture I
Arc-kid-tecture II
Health Careers Academy
Symbol Key:
Field Trip
Bring Your
Lunch
Balloon Art
Cake Madness!
Clownin’ Around
Faster, Higher, Stronger: Kids College Olympics
From Mind to Body: Introduction to Fashion Design
Hooked on Fishing!
Junior Master Gardeners Camp
Mind Your Knitting
Monster Mash!
Safe Sitter Certification
Self-Defense for Kids
Talking Hands
The New 4H: It’s Not Just Cows & Cooking Anymore!
Parents are to
deliver students to
the offsite location,
not the Workforce
Center
Fossil Finders
Fossil Quest: Adventures in Paleontology
Geology Rocks!
High Tech Treasure Hunt
PIXELS (Processing Images Xtremely Exciting Life Skill)
Riverkeeper Adventures
Rock Hounds
Venture into Computer Programming
Wacky Science: Gross-ology 101
Wacky Science: Kitchen Science
Wacky Science: Water Wonders
What’s Buggin’ You?
Student Success (page15)
New Class for 2012
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Courses will be held at the Regional Workforce
Development Center
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
“More Money than Month” Reality Fair
SAT Prep: Critical Reading/Writing
Unmasking Middle School
You are the Stage! Presentation & Speaking Skills
Special Partnership Programs (pages 16-18)
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Junior Tennis Camps
Kayak Kids
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Entering
Grades
2-12
2-4
Quick Start
Tennis
Kids College Courses by Age
age
2-5
Art Unleashed!
Faster, Higher,
Stronger: KC
Olympics
Fossil Finders
Junior Master
Gardening Camp
Kayak Kids I
Painted Paper
Collage
“Say Cheese” to
Beginning
Photography
2-6
Geology Rocks!
Monster Mash!
2-8
Riverkeeper
Adventures
2-12
Gourd-jus Bird
Houses
Talking Hands
Tie Dye
Tuesdays
Entering
Grades
3-12
Entering
Grades
4-12
3-5
Arc -kid-tecture I
4-6
Gross-ology 101
Book Adventures
Kitchen
Chemistry
3-6
Balloon Art
Clownin' Around
3-7
Hooked on
Fishing!
3-8
Self-Defense for
Kids
3-12
What's Buggin'
You?
Entering
Grades
5-12
5-8
Cake Madness
Dr. Seuss'
Unorthodox
Collection of
Taxidermy
4-10
From Mind to
Body: Intro to
Fashion Design
The New 4H: It's
Not Just Cows
and Cooking
Anymore!
You are the
Stage!
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Unmasking Middle
School
6-8
Arc -kid-tecture II
Water Wonders
Don’t Just Think
It! Ink It!
Entering
Grades
6-12
5-12
Mind Your
Knitting
Illuminated Initials
Entering
Grades
7-12
7-9
Rock Hounds
Fossil Quest:
Adventures in
Paleontology
Entering
Grades
8-12
8-12
More Money than
Month Reality Fair
Health Career
Academy
The Wonders of
Watercolors
JV Tennis
One Stroke
Painting
Paper Sculpture
Paper Quilling
6-12
Kayak Kids I
Kayak Kids II
Kayak Kids III
Safe Sitter
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Art & Expression
Career
Exploration
Hobbies &
Interest
4-12
High Tech
Treasure Hunt
Science,
Technology,
Engineering &
Math
PIXELS:
Processing
Images Xtremely
Exciting Life
Skill
Student Success
Special
Partnerships
Venture into
Computer
Programming
The Voice
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Entering
Grades
9-12
9-12
Varsity
Tennis
10-12
SAT Prep:
Critical
Reading/Writ
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Art Unleashed!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 16 & July 23
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd - 5th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$50
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Dr. Seuss' Unorthodox Collection of Taxidermy
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
The Arts & Expression
Little artists will have fun jumping from one unexpected project
to the next. Children will be exposed to different mediums and
forms of art in this class, from drawing to watercolor, to
printmaking and clay. So come explore and discover your
favorite way to express your inner art muse!
Few people know that Dr. Seuss dabbled
in 3-D art. What started as drawings and
took the form of sculpture became
known as his Unorthodox Collection of
Taxidermy; three-dimensional Seussian
creatures from his imagination. In this
class, children will create their own
creatures based on observations of
extinct, mythological, and modern-day
animals, and their imaginations.
Book Adventures
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 25, June 27 and June 29
8:30a -12:30p
Rising 3rd – 5th graders
April Griffith
$60
Tired of reading a book just to read a book? Come discover the
adventures that can be had before, during, and after reading the
pages of a good book! We will create stories, solve puzzles,
become artists, and much more! Three days of adventures await
you!
Gourd-jus Bird Houses
Session I
Dates: June 22
Times: 9:00a – 1:00p
Session II
Dates: June 27
Times: 1:00p – 5:00p
Don’t Just Think It! Ink It!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 30
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 4th – 6th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
July 17-19
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 4th – 6th graders
Lisa Kardos
$75 (includes the cost of one book copy)
Ages: Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Instructor: Robyn Robertson
Tuition:
$30
Are you a writer who has dreamed of publishing a book? Here is
the perfect class for you. You will have the opportunity to write
and illustrate your very own book. (You can bring a story you
have already started or you can begin a new
one.)YOUR book will be published in color
and in hard-bound format through a company
affiliated with Barnes and Noble. You will
receive one copy of your book, compliments
of Kids College. More copies can be
purchased for grandparents, aunts, uncles,
friends, etc. What a great present your book
would make!
Learn basic brush strokes while
painting on a natural gourd. Leave
with a beautiful and functional
birdhouse to decorate your
backyard or porch. An extreme
home makeover for your bird
families!
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Illuminated Initials
Painted Paper Collage
Illumination was an art form from the middle ages used to
decorate the pages of books. Pages were hand decorated with
ornate lettering, decorative boarders, and simple imagery.
Bright colors and silver and gold leafing made the pages seem to
“light up.” Students will get to illuminate their own initials in
this class using gold and silver metallic paints and imagery that
defines themselves.
Children will create
personal and individualized
paper collages like their
favorite children’s book
artists such as Leo Leoni,
Eric Carle, and Lois Elhert.
Children will enjoy the
freedom of hand painting
and texturizing their own
decorative papers, which,
after learning simple
drawing skills, will be cut out into one of a kind imagery.
The Arts & Expression
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 9
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 25
8:30a – 12:30p
2nd – 5th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
Paper Quilling
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Paper quilling, or paper filigree, is an art form that has been
around for hundreds of years, and can be traced through
different cultures and time periods. It involves the curling and
manipulating of thin paper strips to “draw” a dimensional image.
This class will bring a touch of modernity to this traditional craft.
One Stroke Painting
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 18
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
June 18
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 5th – 12th graders
Robyn Robertson
$30
Explore the techniques of one
stroke painting. Learn how to
load a paintbrush and paint a
beautiful scene with one
stroke. Subjects will include a
garden of hollyhocks and a
hummingbird.
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Paper Sculpture
Dates:
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Tuition:
August 6
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Stefanie Hancock
$25
The Arts & Expression
Paper sculpture involves the cutting out of shapes from paper of
different textures and colors, and layering them to create depth.
Light and shadow naturally become a part of the art. This class
will show students how to construct their own sculptural images
to place inside of a shadow box.
The Wonders of Watercolors
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 20 & June 21
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 8th – 12th graders
Robyn Robertson
$25
Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor
painting. This class will focus on color theory, mixing colors,
making a palette and the different techniques used to create
your watercolor masterpiece.
Tie Dye Tuesdays
Story “Sparks”: Creative Writing and Storytelling
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
August 2
8:30a-12:30p
Rising 4th – 8th graders
Patti Watkinson & Rachel Hancock
$25
Session I
Dates:
Times:
June 19
9a – 12p
Session II
Dates:
Times:
June 26
1:30p – 4:30p
Ages:
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Instructor: Robyn Robertson
Tuition:
$25
Do you want to write a story but not sure where to start? This
workshop will spark” your imagination and show you how to get
your inspiration from history, art, books, magazines, etc. Share
stories with the group; learn about organizations and websites
where you can share your work and find more inspiration. Come
and find your creative spark and release your inner author and
storyteller!
Students will learn the basics techniques of tie dying as well
as explore the techniques for creating different designs. Join
us… it’s going to be groovy!
Early Bird Special: Register by June1
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Health Careers Academy
Pick-up &
Drop Off at
Location!!
Dates:
July 23 – July 27
Times:
9:00a – 1:00p
Ages:
13 to 18 years of age
Instructors: SMH Staff/PDCCC Nursing Program Staff & Students
Tuition:
$10
LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work
in the health care field? This camp will give you a
chance to explore a variety of careers related to health
care. It is designed for students 13 to 18 who wish to
learn more about the various opportunities available
in health care. You will have the opportunity to
experience such areas as surgery, cardiopulmonary,
imaging, laboratory and nursing. You will learn about
healing the body, preventing the spread of germs,
casting and suturing injuries, x-rays, labs and other
tests, and so much more. Students will enjoy tons of
hands-on learning while having fun! This workshop is
offered in partnership with Southampton Memorial
Hospital and the Nursing Program at Paul D. Camp
Community College.
Architecture and Design
Career Exploration
Arch-kid-tecture I
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 23 – July 27
1:00p – 4:00p
Rising 3rd – 5th graders
Kendall Nicholson
$95
Arch-kid-tecture II
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 23 – July 27
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 6th – 8th graders
Kendall Nicholson
$95
2012 Community Partners
It's never too early to start building! In this class, students will
explore the art of building and design using a myriad of methods
ranging from materials and music to measurement and model
making. Join us in a week-long quest for creativity!
Blackwater Nottoway Riverkeepers
Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway
River Guides
Isle of Wight/Southampton County
Cooperative Extension
PDCCC Nursing Program
Southampton Memorial Hospital
Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts
Western Tidewater Master Gardeners
Western Tidewater Tennis
Association
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Balloon Art
Hobbies and Interests
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 26
1:00p – 4:00p
Rising 3rd – 6th graders
Pat the Clown
$20
Faster, Higher, Stronger: Kids College Olympics
Dates:
Times:
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Instructor:
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POP goes the weasel! Learn the art of making animals and
various shapes using ordinary balloons. Making sculptures out of
balloons does require a little bit of skill and creativity, but it is
very simple and fun to learn. This workshop is a great
companion class with our Clownin’ Around class (see below).
“Faster, Higher, Stronger” is the motto of the Olympics. Instead
of going all the way to London, KC is having their very own
Olympics! Did you know that at the first Olympics, there was
only one race and that the man who won, ran the race
naked! Clothing will be required for the KC Olympics where
we will have some very unusual events. These may include
knocking over cans with a marshmallow, blowing a piece of
paper across the finish line using a straw, the paper plate
discus throw… and many, many more!
Cake Madness!!
Dates: Session I: June 26 & 28
Session II: July 16 and July 18
Session III: August 7 and August 9
Times: 9:00a – 1:00p
Ages: Rising 5th graders – 8th graders
Instructor:
Lesley Brown and Shuvonne Berry
Tuition:
$50
Open your mind to endless possibilities with
cakes! Never have another boring round cake
again. Come learn the skills that can take your
cakes beyond your wildest dreams! All you
need is your imagination!
Clownin’ Around
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
July 26
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 3rd – 6th graders
Pat the Clown
Tuition:
$20
July 25 - 27
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Lisa Kardos
$60
From Mind to Body: Introduction to Fashion Design
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Session I: June 25 – June 29
Session II: July 16 – July 20
9:00a– 12:00p
Rising 4th – 10th graders
Edna Rogers & Leovinica Bradley
$95
From bags to dresses to accessories, experience the life of
a true fashionista! Whether you've sewn before, or have
never even threaded a needle, this is the place to learn
new skills! Every student works on their own choice of
projects (bags, shirts, shorts, dresses, skirts, etc.) at their
own pace and is taught skills to advance their design and
sewing knowledge. Sewing machines and all materials
needed will be provided (but students are welcome to
bring their own favorite fabric, if desired). Students will
learn how to become trendsetters by designing their own
one-of-a-kind clothes and then show off their glamorous
creations on the catwalk
in an exciting fashion
show on our final day of
class.
Pat the Clown will teach the art of
circus clowning, how to apply clown
makeup, and clown tricks and gags.
Come and join our circus! This
workshop is a great companion class
with our Balloon Art class (see above).
Early Bird Special: Register by June1
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Hooked on Fishing!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 24
8:00a – 2:30p
Rising 3rd – 7th graders
Dr. Alan Harris
$30
Mind Your Knitting
A Kids
College
Favorite!
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Knitting is all the rage! Get ready to master
basic knitting techniques to make funky, cool
projects that you can take home! Participants
need to bring their own knitting needles
(size 15) and one skein of yarn for making a fashionable scarf of
their own design.
Hobbies and Interests
There’s no better way to learn to fish than
putting your line in the water with Cap’n Alan!
Join his crew of energetic anglers and enjoy a
day of fishing on the lower James River. Pier
admission, tackle, bait, breakfast, and lunch will
be provided.
Monster Mash!
Junior Master Gardening Camp
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 25 – June 29
8:30a – 12:00p
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Western Tidewater Master Gardeners
$25*
July 24 – July 25
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 5th – 12th graders
Rose Fournier
$40
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
A Kids
College
Favorite!
July 11-13
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd – 6th graders
Lisa Kardos
$60
Who did Dracula bring to the prom? His ghoul friend! Interested
in monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein and other ghouls? What
about the myths behind Bigfoot, Yeti and the Loch Ness
Monster? Well, sink your teeth into this class where we will be
"gobblin" up some monster food and playing monster games.
You will bring home some "boo"tiful monster crafts...no bones
about it! And don't worry… we'll be making some monster
repellent in case you need it after the class!
Junior Master Gardening Camp will be a fun five day
class that focuses on gardening and horticulture for youth!
Discover what is going on above and below the soil that affects
plant growth, the air we breathe and the water we drink. Learn
ways to partner with nature for a healthy environment when
gardening in small or large spaces. This workshop is offered in
partnership with Western Tidewater Master Gardeners.
Early Bird Special: Register by June1
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Safe Sitter Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Talking Hands
July 11
9:00a - 4:00p
Rising 6th - 12th graders
Dorothy Bryant
$70
Dates:
Session I:
July 17 & July 19
Session II:
July 31 & August 2
Session III:
August 7 & August 9
Times:
8:30a – 12:30p
Ages:
Rising 2nd – 12th graders
Instructor: Rose Fournier
Tuition:
$40
The best babysitter is a SAFE SITTER! SAFE SITTER
is a medically accurate, hands-on class that teaches boys
and girls how to handle emergencies when caring for
children. SAFE SITTERS learn what to do when a child
stops breathing or chokes, safety for the sitter, how to
call for emergency help, babysitting business skills,
basic child care skills (diapering, feeding, etc.), and how
to entertain children and keep them safe. Students will
take a “walking field trip” to the Children’s Center to
practice their new skills with infants through school age
children.
A Kids
College
Favorite
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Learn another way to communicate… with your hands!
Sign language has proven to be an amazingly valuable
communication tool, not only for the deaf and hard of
hearing population, but for all children of various ages
and abilities. This two-day session will offer basic
lessons in sign
language.
The New 4H: It’s Not Just Cows and Cooking Anymore!
Self –Defense for Kids
Dates: July 30, August 1, 3, 6, 8, & 10
Times: 9:00a – 12:00p
Ages: Rising 3rd – 8th graders
Instructor:
Barrett Crook
Tuition:
$60
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
A Kids
College
Favorite!
July 17
1:00p-4:00p
Rising 4th – 10th graders
Terry Patterson
$20
Learn all about 4-H by using some national curriculum
that is guaranteed to spark your interest. Learn about
water! Learn about wind! Learn about animals! Learn
about practically whatever you are into by using handson experiential education. We will take some time to
explore the many worlds that 4-H has to offer. Learn
about clubs close to you and what you will actually do in
4-H. This workshop is offered in partnership
with the Southampton County and Isle of
Wight office of Virginia Cooperative
Extension.
Master Barrett Crook will be
teaching children a combination of
techniques from Tae Kwon Do,
Karate, Kung Fu, Muy Thai,
Hapkido and Jujitsu as well as
crime prevention and awareness.
The class is designed to teach
students to recognize and avoid
dangerous situations as well as
how to defend against attacks.
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Fossil Finders
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Dates:
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Instructor:
Tuition:
Geology Rocks!
July 30 & July 31
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8:30a – 12:30p (7/30); 8:30a – 4:30p (7/31)
Rising 2nd – 6th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
August 1 & August 2
8:30a – 4:30p (8/1); 8:30a – 12:30p (8/2)
Rising 2nd – 6th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
Did you know that rocks are like candy bars? We will
spend a half-day on campus identifying rocks, using
candy bars as our guide! We will learn how igneous,
sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks all form, and how
we can identify rocks, using their textures as our guide.
After a day of playing with our food, and rocks, we will
spend a day in the field exploring rocks at outcrops near
Richmond, VA.
Ever wanted to go on your own fossil finding
adventure? After spending a half-day on
campus learning how to identify fossils, how
fossils are preserved, and even making our
own “modern” fossil, we will spend a day in
the field on our own fossil adventure. The
field trip will be along the banks of the James
River in Surry, VA, where we will comb the
beaches for fossil finds, and learn about how
we can interpret the past through studying
fossils.
Fossil Quest: Adventures in Paleontology
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 26 & July 27
8:30a – 12:30p (7/26); 8:30a – 4:30p (7/27)
Rising 7th – 9th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
Dinosaurs are not the only cool fossils! Clams, scallops,
barnacles, and coral are too, especially when we can learn about
a time when much of Virginia was covered with a warm, tropical
sea. We will spend one half-day on campus learning how to
identify fossils, how fossils are preserved, and how we can use
fossils and their placement to help us interpret the geologic past
of Virginia. Then we will spend one day in the field exploring the
geologic history of Virginia’s Coastal Plain as can be seen along
the banks of the James River in Surry, VA, using fossils as our
guide.
High Tech Treasure Hunt
Dates:
Session I: July 18
Session II: July 26
Times:
8:30a-12:30p
Ages:
Rising 4th – 12th graders
Instructor: Neil Clark
Tuition:
$20
It’s a race against time and fierce competitors to find hidden
clues using your handy global positioning system (GPS),
overcome thrilling challenges, and be the first to find the
“National Treasure”! This event will provide instruction and
hands-on application of GPS technology while engaging wits
and nerves in a safe but fun geographical adventure. This
workshop is offered in partnership with the Southampton
County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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PIXELS (Processing Images Xtremely Exciting Life Skill)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 18
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 4th – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$20
Rock Hounds
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
From major motion pictures (think Nemo), to hand-held
smartphones and flat screen
televisions, to CAT scans and MRIs,
digital images are
EVERYWHERE! Learn to capture,
modify, design, and analyze digital
images using freely available
software. Make custom greeting
cards, create silly web pics, and
determine whether or not a tumor is
operable using tools readily at your
disposal. Feel free to bring your own
digital camera if you have one… loaner cameras will be available
during this session. This workshop is offered in partnership
with the Southampton County office of Virginia Cooperative
Extension.
Riverkeeper Adventures
Dates:
Session I: June 19
Session II: June 21
Session III: June 26
Session IV: June 28
Times:
9:00a – 12:00p
Ages:
Rising 2nd - 8th graders
Instructor: Jeff Turner
Tuition:
$20
8:30a – 12:30p (8/8); 8:30a – 4:30p (8/9)
Rising 7th – 9th graders
Lynsey LeMay
$50
Practicing our observation skills, we will spend a half-day on
campus identifying rocks and learning about the processes
that form igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. We
will experiment with different rock properties, and will even
get to eat some of our experiments! The next day, we will
spend the day along the banks of the James River near
Richmond, VA, exploring rock outcrops and learning about
the geologic history of Virginia.
Venture into Computer Programming
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
A Kids
College
Favorite!
July 30
9:00a – 5:00p
Rising 4th – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$20
Let's face it. Millions of people are spending hours and hours
playing computer games, a multibillion dollar industry. Military and
medical fields are full of computer
technologies. You'd best be on your
way to get on-board. In this class, you
will use a scripting language to design
and program your own computer
game. Learn the bits, bytes, and
basics that can jumpstart you into a
promising career path. This
workshop is offered in partnership
with the Southampton County office
of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Riverkeeper Jeff Turner will be your captain on a special
eco-cruise on the rivers for a firsthand look at the beauty
of one of our most precious local resources. This
workshop will be offered four times over
the course of Kids College 2012. This
workshop is offered in partnership with
the Blackwater Nottoway Riverkeeper.
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August 8 & August 9
Early Bird Special: Register by June1
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Wacky Science Series
What’s Buggin’ You?
Do you like getting your hands dirty? Are you curious about
how your spit breaks down food? Have you ever wondered
why boats float … not sink? If you have a healthy curiosity
and love of science, we have just the thing for you! Join us for
awesome science experiments that range from "I wonder why
that works?" to "That's so gross it's cool!" You won't be
disappointed! Sign up today for one of these
Wacky Science days… or if you’re really brave,
sign up for all three!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
They're creepy. They're crawly. They're bitey. They're
millions strong and an essential part of life on earth. There are
more different kinds of insects in the world than all other living
things combined. Some are so small that we need a microscope
to see them and others are so large they won't fit in a coffee
can. Join us in discovering how to identify, collect, display, and
present information about insects (and other select
arthropods) and learn about the economic and ecological
importance of these crawly critters. This workshop is offered
in partnership with the Southampton County office of
Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Gross-ology 101
Gross, but cool experiments!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructors:
Tuition:
July 10
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 4th – 6th
Dana Jones and Ginger Davenport
$25
Kitchen Chemistry
Science experiments using everyday objects that can be
found in a kitchen!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructors:
Tuition:
July 17
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 4th – 6th
Dana Jones and Ginger Davenport
$25
Water Wonders
Science experiments dealing with the awesomeness of
water!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructors:
Tuition:
July 26
1:00p – 5:00p
Rising 3rd – 12th graders
Neil Clark
$20
July 24
9:00a – 12:00p
Rising 4th – 6th
Dana Jones and Ginger Davenport
$25
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“More Money than Month” Reality Fair
Student Success
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Unmasking Middle School
June 20
12:00p – 4:00p
Rising 8th – 12th graders
Melissa Boyce
$25
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Students will experience "life" in a fun financial
session. The adventure will begin in the computer lab
where students will research their career. They will
uncover the education needed and the salary of their
desired path. Students will receive a monthly paycheck
and then go visit a room with 15 "life" stations. Examples
of the stations include: pay their taxes, buy
clothes for themselves, and kids, buy cell
phones, rent or buy a house, pay back
student loans, visit the lottery table (which
could be good or bad luck), and pay for
childcare. The program is designed to teach kids
about real life as they enter a new phase of their own
life. They will begin to understand decision making,
problem solving and how your education will affect your
income.
Going from the “senior” class at the
elementary school to the “new kids on the block” can be both
exciting and scary for rising 6th graders… but what if, before
they went, these pre-teens had access to a crystal ball that
would reveal some of the secrets of their new school? Students
who sign up for this session will get an exclusive behind-thescenes sneak peek of what they really want to know… How
long will it take me to get from one class to another? How do I
get one of those locks open? What are the older kids like? Will
the teachers review anything with me or will I have to learn all
new stuff from scratch? By the end of this session, THESE new
6th graders will have the inside scoop on what to do, how to do
it, and where to go! (Shhh… they’ll even leave with a preview
of each of the subjects taught!)
You are the Stage!! Presentation & Speaking Skills
SAT Prep: Critical Reading/Writing
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 10-12, July 17-19
8:00a – 12:00p
Rising 6th graders
Carrie Johnson
$75
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
June 19, 21, 26, 28, July 3, 5, 10, 12
3:00p - 5:00p
Rising 10th – 12th graders
Caroline Stephenson
$89
July 11, 12, and 13
1:00p - 4:00p
Rising 4th – 10th graders
Terry Patterson
$20
Tell anyone about whatever topic you enjoy!!! Learn
invaluable life skills and the art of telling others about what
you are INTO. Learn how to come up with a topic of your own
interest, learn the parts of a presentation, how to get your
point across, and some tips for making the audience remember
your information , and practice in a fun environment!! Learn
the art of giving successful visual presentations &
demonstrations. You may decide to use Power Point to get
your topic across ...or hands-on teaching may be your
preference to share your ideas. Take home your presentation
at the end of the workshop to share with family and friends.
These skills will help you in school and life! So come and
develop skills that will last you a lifetime! This workshop is
offered in partnership with the Southampton County and
Isle of Wight office of Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Students will participate in a book study and work
collaboratively learning numerous SAT vocabulary and writing
strategies. The book study will enable students to learn new
vocabulary in context, discuss and reflect upon new words &
their meanings, and create connections to the world around
them. Internet resources used in this class will also help
students practice what they have learned.
Early Bird Special: Register by June1
and receive a $25 discount on each
child’s tuition!
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QuickStart Tennis
Special Partnership Programs
Ages:
Times:
Tuition:
QuickStart Tennis is an
exciting new play format
for learning tennis. This
approach is designed to
bring kids into the game by utilizing short/light
racquets, soft/slow balls, shorter court dimensions,
lower nets, and modified scoring, all tailored to age and
size. Within the first hours of stepping onto the court,
they are actually playing the game, rallying with one
another, moving around and having FUN!
Junior Tennis Camps
Instructor: Ken Cussick, USPTA Professional
Sponsored by Western Tidewater Tennis
Association
Junior Varsity Tennis
Location: Cypress Cove County Club
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
June 18 – June 22
June 25 – June 29
July 2 – July 6
July 9 – July 13
July 16 – July 20
July 23 – July 27
August 6 – August 10
7 – 10 years old
8:00a – 10:00a
$50
Ages:
Times:
Tuition:
Pick-up &
Drop Off at
Location!!
11 – 13 years old
8:00a – 11:00a
$75
In this introduction to full match play, participants
develop consistency and comfort in hitting the ball,
learning fun drills with a game-based approach.
Varsity Tennis
Ages:
Times:
Tuition:
All ages and levels may be adjusted by
the tennis professional according to the
student’s desires, goals and abilities.
Classes run Monday through Friday.
Rainouts will be made up the following
week or according to the student’s
schedule.
14 years old and up
10:00a – 1:00p
$75
This camp will focus on the physical and mental training
necessary to prepare the athlete for high school and
tournament competition.
Students should wear tennis shoes
and sunscreen. Loaner rackets will be
provided if necessary and rackets will
be available for sale.
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Kayak Kids – Level I
A Kids
College
Favorite!
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
Rising 2nd – 5th Graders
Session 1: June 19
Session 2: June 26
Session 3: July 10
Session 4: July 17
Kayak Kids
Kayak Kids - Level I
Special Partnership Programs
8:30a – 12:30p
Rising 2nd – 12th Graders
Blackwater Outfitters & Nottoway River Guides
$25
This introductory class will focus all instruction on safety
and paddling techniques for the beginner.
Rising 6th – 12th Graders
Session 1: June 21
Session 2: June 28
Kayak Kids – Level II
Times:
8:30a – 12:30p
Ages:
Rising 6th – 12th Graders
Instructor: Blackwater Outfitters & Nottoway
River Guides
Tuition:
$30
Kayak Kids – Level II
Pre-requisite: Level I or equivalent experience
Students in the Level II session will be taught how to paddle
with more efficiency, covering more ground with less
effort. Students will take a several mile paddle down one of
our beautiful area rivers. Tour selection will depend on
river levels and conditions.
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
Kayak Kids – Level III
Pre-requisite: Level II or equivalent experience
Students in this Level III session will take one of two tours:
an eight mile paddle from Joyner’s Bridge back to Barrett’s
Landing on the Blackwater River OR a ten mile paddle on
the Nottoway River. Tour selection will depend on river
levels and conditions. Participants must be physically able
to complete an 8-10 mile tour on their own.
July 12
July 19
July 24
July 31
Kayak Kids – Level III
The Kids College Shuttle service to the
tour sites will depart from and return to
the Workforce Development Center.
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Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
8:30a – 3:30p
Rising 6th – 12th Graders
Blackwater Outfitters & Nottoway River Guides
$45
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:
Session 4:
July 26
August 2
August 7
August 9
Special Partnership Programs
Suffolk Center for the
Cultural Arts
Here are a few more things going on
at the Center this summer:
Dance Camp
Mime Workshop
Teens at the Potter’s Wheel
Sculpting 101
Visual Art Attack
It’s Hip to Knit
Hooked on Crochet
Creative Beading
Toot Your Own Horn
Theatre Camp
Kids College is proud to be
partnering with the Suffolk Center
for the Cultural Arts on three of the
SCCA’s Kids Art College offerings
this summer. The Kids College shuttle will run from the
Franklin Workforce Development Center to the Center,
returning to the Workforce Development Center for parent
pick-up. Parents may also drop-off and pick-up their children
at the Center. Travel times are indicated along with acutal
class times.
Get your Camera On!
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
From the Page to the Screen:
Movies from Books We Love
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1
Shuttle time: 12:15p –3:45p (Class time: 1p-3p)
Ages 11-16
Larry Lemasters
$75 (before July4); $85 (after July 4)
Ramona & Beezus
Rated G
July 20 at 1:30p
Cost: $1
Move beyond the basics of photography. Be amazed at what you can
do! Bring your own camera (35mm and digital cameras are
acceptable).
“Say Cheese” to Beginning Photography
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
The Princess Bride
Family Movie Night
August 2 at 7:00p
Cost: $2
July 11, 18, 25 & August 1
Shuttle time: 9:15a – 12:45p (Class time: 10a-12p)
Ages 6 - 10
Larry Lemasters
$75 (before July 4 ); $85 (after July 4)
Learn the basics of photography. Explore the intricacies of the
camera and its process. Bring your own camera (35mm and digital
cameras are acceptable).
The Voice
Dates:
Times:
Ages:
Instructor:
Tuition:
July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 3
Shuttle time: 1:15p – 3:45p (Class time: 2p-3p)
All Ages
Mechelle Blunt
$75 (before June 28); $85 (after June 28)
To find out more about what’s going on at the
Suffolk Center, go to www.suffolkcenter.org
and check out all their camps and classes…
and more! For more information and to
register call (757)923-0003
Techniques of vocal performance – just for you! Develop your talent
and realize that your voice comes from deep within you. Students
will recognize that singing is more than just one note after the next.
You’ll be inspired, motivated and discover the skills you need so your
voice can be heard.
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