Acrylic ExpressionsAge: 11-14Dates: July 20-24 Time: 9am to 12:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 13 Instructor: Alison Gabel Unleash your imagination. Feel the brush strokes as you bring life to your thoughts and feelings with abstract art. Abstract painting is everything from geometric shapes, lines, crazy colors, to simple paint splotches. Even if you are a beginning artist, you can enjoy it! Learn basic principles of art composition and study the works of masters such as Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Works of these artists will help students of all skill levels discover the masterpiece inside. Call 214-3803 or e-mail jvinyard@columbia.k12.mo.us for supply list. $125 Register Now
Art SafariAge: 11-15Dates: August 3-7 Time: 1 to 4:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 13 Instructor: Sheryl Orscheln Join the fun of drawing and painting in the great outdoors. The plants, insects, birds and animals of our beautiful state of Missouri will be fair game for our adventures in art exploration. We will travel as far as the campus of the University of Missouri for exotic species of Missouri flora and fauna. We will explore the wonders of various media and techniques to capture our subjects in their native habitat. The art materials are included in the class fee. Hope to see you on our journey of discovery! $125 Register Now
Build Your Own PCAge: 12-15Dates: August 3-7 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 20 Instructor: David Hopkins Build your very own computer from recycled parts! Would you like to learn how computers work from the inside out? If you want to know how computers work and about the technology "inside the box," then this hands-on workshop is for you. Work with various hardware components that make a personal computer run. Install and configure an operating system and utilities. Troubleshoot common problems as you build a computer you can take home! Limited enrollment. $159 Register Now
Closer-Up with CardsAge: 9-13Dates: June 30 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland Prerequisite: Close-up with Cards Take the next step in card magic techniques by focusing on sleights, timing, misdirection and psychology. Practice is required to learn the tricks of the trade, but the rewards will be great! Spend an exciting morning learning to pay attention to detail in order to display amazing talent! $39 Register Now
Close-Up with CardsAge: 9-13Dates: June 15-19 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland Want to amaze your friends and family with mind-blowing card tricks? This camp will teach you the basics of card techniques that will get you started in the astonishing world of card magic. Along the way you will learn communication skills, how to interact with adults and peers and of course, miraculous magic. This camp is designed to teach effects that have big impact with little expertise. We will focus on presentation techniques that sell the trick and are useful in the real world, not just the world of illusion! Cards and tricks included in the camp fee. $125 Register Now
Digital Cartoon AnimationAge: 11-14Dates: June 15-19 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 12 Instructor: Patrick Sasser Harness the power of Adobe Flash to create your own computer generated animated cartoons. Design characters and backgrounds in vector art. Learn storyboarding tips and techniques. Learn about frame by frame animation, tweens, symbols and actions. $125 Register Now
Digital FilmmakingAge: 12-15Dates: July 27-31 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 12 Instructor: Luis Cruz This entry-level introduction to digital filmmaking is just right for future Spielbergs! Learn about cameras and lighting, the production process and video editing. Plan and shoot a newscast and edit it using Adobe Premier Pro software. $125 Register Now
Digital Filmmaking, the SequelAge: 12-15Dates: August 3-7 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 12 Instructor: Luis Cruz Prerequisite: Digital Filmmaking Script, shoot and edit a small documentary, commercial or short film. Refine the camera and lighting techniques and the production process and video editing skills learned in the first digital filmmaking camp. $125 Register Now
In Focus Digital Photography WorkshopAge: 10-15Dates: July 27-31 Time: 1 to 4:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 12 Instructor: Experience the fascinating world of digital photography! While this creative workshop focuses on the fast-paced medium of digital imagery, you'll start with the basics of taking great pictures -- equipment, composition and lighting -- then learn how to manipulate your photos in the "digital darkroom" with a computer and photo editing software. Create your own digital photo album. Don't forget your camera. $99 Register Now
Iron ArtAge: 12-15Dates: June 15-19 Time: 9am to 12:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 5 Instructor: George Caskey Build and take home iron art for your yard, garden or anywhere you choose. This class involves welding, cutting and other industrial processes. All materials are included in class fee. $145 Register Now
Magic Mania!Age: 9-13Dates: June 22-26 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland The number one rule in magic: A magician never reveals his secrets. But did you ever wonder how they learned those secrets? This camp will provide a basic overview of how to perform magic with coins, cards, rope and other everyday objects. We will focus on presentation skill and introduce you to those fancy finger-flicking sleight of hand moves that take years to master. Expect to gain great magic knowledge and skill as well as valuable interpersonal communication skills which are essential in all areas of life. Supplies included in the camp fee. $125 Register Now
Magic Mania!Age: 14-17Dates: June 22-26 Time: 1 to 4:00 pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland The number one rule in magic: A magician never reveals his secrets. But did you ever wonder how they learned those secrets? This camp will provide a basic overview of how to perform magic with coins, cards, rope and other everyday objects. We will focus on presentation skill and introduce you to those fancy finger-flicking sleight of hand moves that take years to master. Expect to gain great magic knowledge and skill as well as valuable interpersonal communication skills which are essential in all areas of life. Supplies included in the camp fee. $125 Register Now
More Magic Mania!Age: 14-17Dates: August 3-7 Time: 1 to 4:00 pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland Learn how to perform fun, stealthy entertainment that will send you on your way to being the next Criss Angel or David Blaine. Okay, no TV endorsements are promised! This class is guaranteed to be a blast, teaching amazing magic and great public presentation and communication skills. This camp is a continuation of the Magic Mania camp with original material, but you need not have taken that camp to participate. $125 Register Now
More Magic Mania!Age: 9-13Dates: August 3-7 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland Learn how to perform fun, stealthy entertainment that will send you on your way to being the next Criss Angel or David Blaine. Okay, no TV endorsements are promised! This class is guaranteed to be a blast, teaching amazing magic and great public presentation and communication skills. This camp is a continuation of the Magic Mania camp with original material, but you need not have taken that camp to participate. $125 Register Now
Next Top Chef: Asian AdventuresAge: 9-14Dates: July 27-31 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Rock Bridge High School 102 Instructor: Kasey Higgins Chinese food, Thai food and Japanese food, these are just a few of the types of "Asian" cooking. Improve your culinary skills as you explore the foods of these cultures including chicken stir fry, fried rice, green curry and many more. The last part of every class will have your taste buds tingling when you eat the morning's preparations. Food costs included in the camp fee. $159 Register Now
Next Top Chef: Dessert ShowdownAge: 9-14Dates: August 3-7 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Rock Bridge High School 102 Instructor: Kasey Higgins Batter up! Chocolaty, chewy, flaky and gooey, these are just a few of the words you will use to describe all the luscious desserts, pastries and candies you will make in this class. Conclude every class by eating these melt-in-your-mouth creations such as espresso brownies, cherry delight and best of all, cheesecake. Food costs included in the camp fee. $159 Register Now
Next Top Chef: Let's Party!Age: 9-14Dates: June 15-19 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Rock Bridge High School 102 Instructor: Kasey Higgins Be the star of your next party, sleepover or family function! Your friends and family will be amazed at your talent when they bite into the crab rangoons, crostinis and other fabulous appetizers you learn to make in this class. Join our culinary expert as she teaches you cooking techniques while making yummy treats that you will eat at the end of every class. Food costs included in the camp fee. $159 Register Now
Next Top Chef: Mexican FiestaAge: 9-14Dates: July 20-24 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Rock Bridge High School 102 Instructor: Kasey Higgins Spice up your culinary creations when our instructor takes you on a cooking journey south of the border. Learn to make chile relleno, a dish that originated in the city of Puebla, and sopa de lima, a traditional Mayan soup, along with other Mexican classics. Discover your favorite classic as your sample your work at the end of each class. Food costs included in the camp fee. $159 Register Now
Next Top Chef: Viva ItalianoAge: 9-14Dates: June 22-26 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Rock Bridge High School 102 Instructor: Kasey Higgins Fettuccini alfredo, spaghetti and meat balls and other delicious Italian classics will have your mouth watering as you build your culinary skills. Best of all, at the end of every class, you will have your own little taste of Italy. Food costs included in the camp feeh. $159 Register Now
Photonics: Exploring Lasers and Light EnergyAge: 10-14Dates: June 22-26 Time: 1 to 4:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 24 (Laser Lab) Instructor: Richard Shanks Experience light in a whole new way! The uses of photonics are virtually unlimited, including chemical synthesis, medical diagnostics, on-chip data communication, laser defense and fusion energy. Come discover the science behind light, including creating a sweet hologram in the process. All materials are included in cost of class. $145 Register Now
Robotics IAge: 12-14Dates: July 20-24 Time: 9am to 12:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 24 (Laser Lab) Instructor: Craig Adams What do you know about robots? Would you like to know how to program one? Learn the basics of robotics programming, sensors and actuators using both Pegasus and Lego Mindstorms robots. Practice instructing your robot to travel mazes and solve problems. $145 Register Now
Robotics IIAge: 12-15Dates: July 27-31 Time: 9am to 12:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 24 (Laser Lab) Instructor: Craig Adams Prerequisite: Robotics I Ready to extend your "robotic" knowledge? Armed with the basics of programming, sensors and actuators from Robotics I, you are ready to tackle Robotics II. Come build a robotic arm and program it to pick and place objects. Or maybe you would rather take on the sweet task of creating a complex sorter which you can use to separate M&M's. Your challenges are greater this time but so are the rewards. $145 Register Now
Room 4 ImprovementAge: 10-12Dates: June 16 - 20 Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center Room 13 Instructor: Karen C Harris If you're an HGTV junkie, you need to get off the couch and into this camp! It's time to take those design principles, your creativity and some fabulous ideas to make your room into a space that expresses your individual style. Bring photos of your room as a starting point and your instructor will guide you in discovering top decorating ideas and tips to personalize your space. $99 Register Now
Sleightly MagicalAge: 14-17Dates: June 30 Time: 1 to 4pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 18 Instructor: Jeff Copeland Prerequisite: Magic Mania Take the next step in sleight of hand by focusing on timing, misdirection and the psychology that makes magic tricks work. Practice will be required to learn the tricks of the trade, but the rewards will be great! Spend an exciting morning paying attention to detail in order to create great performances! $39 Register Now
Spin Your SiteAge: 10-15Dates: July 20-24 Time: 9am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 10 Instructor: Byron Molix Podcasting . . . blogging . . . video casting . . . find your niche in cyberspace. You may have a Facebook or MySpace page, you may even have your own website and Tweet, but are you really using technology to its fullest extent? With a steadfast love of devices and technology, Byron will help you blaze new cyber trails in this interactive class. $125 Register Now
Teen Poetry ExperienceAge: 13-17Dates: July 20-24 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 25 Instructor: Marta Ferguson We'll read about love, death and the sudden appearance of tofu in the fridge. Join us if you want to learn more about poetic techniques, workshop processes and where to find poetry out in the world. We'll write and share poems, try out some forms and exercises, even put together a class book and hold a reading. C'mon, it'll be fun. (Fee includes book Poetry 180 by Billy Collins.) $125 Register Now
'Tooning AroundAge: 11-15Dates: July 27-31 Time: 1 to 4:30pm Location: Columbia Area Career Center 15 Instructor: Sheryl Orscheln Love comic books, Saturday morning cartoons or Sunday newspaper comic strips? Ever wish that you could make your own Super Hero? Cartooning class is the answer. We will learn to take simple shapes and turn them into funny characters, goofy animals and vegetables that look almost human. All you need is a funny bone and the courage to put it to work for you. Supplies for the course will be included in the fee, so come on and lets draw what tickles your funny bone! $125 Register Now
Tween Poetry PartyAge: 8-12Dates: July 27-31 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 25 Instructor: Marta Ferguson Know what flittermice are? How about pop-bottlers? Bituminous and anthracite? Join us this week and find out. We're going to explore poems that move in circles on the page, poems that tell stories, cast spells, stretch out like big cats. We'll write poems, read them, draw them, act them out -- even eat them. Come and play with words! (Fee includes book Knock at a Star by X.J. Kennedy and Dorothy Kennedy). $125 Register Now
Video Game CreationAge: 12-15Dates: June 15-19 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 15 Instructor: David Hopkins Welcome to the exciting world of game design! Experience hands-on today's most popular game design tools. Ideal for video game fanatics who are ready to dive deeper into making games! $145 Register Now
Video Game CreationAge: 12-15Dates: July 27-31 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 15 Instructor: David Hopkins Welcome to the exciting world of game design! Experience hands-on today's most popular game design tools. Ideal for video game fanatics who are ready to dive deeper into making games! $145 Register Now
Webify YourselfAge: 11-14Dates: June 22-26 Time: 8:30am to Noon Location: Columbia Area Career Center 10 Instructor: Patrick Sasser Learn how the web works and create your own web page. Design your own personal website or one for your family. Create a place to store your favorite memories online. Blog your thoughts for others to read. Add spice with layouts, graphics and animation. $125 Register Now
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Sami J. on Iron Art You get to use tools that are very cool to work with.
Matt B. on Iron Art You get to weld and grind and the teacher is cool.
Blake B. on Exploring Lasers and Light Energy The best thing about this class was shooting jello with a laser to make a mini-laser light show.
Carissa D. on Digital Filmmaking You get a chance to work with really cool equipment and learn how to make an amazing movie.
Zola S. on Digital Filmmaking It gives you a chance to make some of those movies you've been itching to make. |
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