Summerscapes 2013
Session 4
June 24 - June 27, 2013
Adventures in Reading (Rising 3rd - 4th Graders)
Using great children's literature and involving students with interesting projects, games, and lots of fun activities, this class will be entertaining and educational. Vocabulary, comprehension, and higher order thinking skills will be covered in innovated ways. You will discover the love of reading while having a great time.
Adventures in |
Delona Balis |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC EC |
$60.00 |
Seats available |
Art of Anime (Ages 9 - 14)
The art of anime (Japanimation) is a style of art used by the Japanese. The eyes are exaggerated to almost a cartoonish look. You will explore this style and technique, develop some of your own characters, and draw some anime figures. Click here for a supply list.
Art of Anime |
Randy Bell |
1p-4:30p |
CVCC EC |
$60.00 |
Only 9 seats |
Books that Cook (Rising 3rd - 5th Graders)
Students will enjoy a buffet of stories and poems that lend themselves to an all-time favorite pastime - Food! Through individual response, small group work, and whole-class discussion, students will read and interact with selected texts each day. The class will then prepare and eat a tasty treat that links to the day's lesson like butter on toast. This class offers a fun and unique way to practice reading skills in the classroom and in the kitchen. Throw a pinch of math and a dash of writing, and you will be on your way to becoming a true literary chef.
Books that Cook |
Lorie Fox |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC EC |
$65.00 |
Seats available |
Creative Art & Craft Activities (Rising 1st - 2nd Graders)
Wow! Look what I made! Be a part of the art explosion as you discover and stretch your artistic abilities in this hands-on art and crafts class. Explore art through the use of different techniques and mediums to create astounding works of art. You will have fun using your imagination to create several projects to show your family and friends.
Creative Art & Craft |
Tania Sherrill |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC EC, |
$65.00 |
69519 |
Only 8 seats |
Creative Cartooning-Beg/Adv. (Ages 9 - 14)
Draw your favorite cartoon character or create a new one using your imagination. Pencil, ink, and various color media are used for accent and enhancement. Come with an open mind and be creative--no art skills required. Click here for a supply list.
Creative Cartooning |
Randy Bell |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC EC |
$60.00 |
Seats available |
Duct Tape Creations (Rising 5th - 7th Graders)
Duct tape....it's not just for household repairs! Join us as we learn to make cool creations that will show off your own unique and expressive style. Come check out the cool things you can make with duct tape. Exercise your imagination as you create wallets, purses, hair bows, bracelets, flip flops, and flower pens. Students asked to bring a roll of duct tape.....bold color but no silver!
Duct Tape |
Liz Cronan |
1p-4:30p |
CVCC EC, |
$70.00 |
69581 |
**FULL** |
Graphic Design Essentials (Ages 12-15)
This class will introduce students to the graphic design practice and students will develop an understanding of the potential for targeted communication in today's multimedia society. Hands-on, in-class exercises and projects will immerse students in the elements of graphic design including typography, layout, color, graphic form, narrative, and positive and negative space. Students will be exposed to current examples and trends; experimentation with materials; and the stages of design process. Project outcomes will include collages, patterns, posters, and a logo. Students will need to bring a 14 x 17 sketch pad and a set of sharpie markers.
Graphic Design |
Candy Shannon |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC REP, |
$65.00 |
69578 |
Seats available |
Math Magic (Rising 3rd and 4th Graders)
Take the mystery out of math in this fun and exciting class. Students will review and strengthen their math skills using various hands-on activities, games, and projects. You will have fun and stay entertained while getting extra practice with critical and important math concepts.
Math Magic |
Delona Balis |
1p-4:30p |
CVCC EC |
$60.00 |
Seats available |
Sandwich Bag Science (Rising 5th-7th Graders)
Think and act like a scientist through hands-on activities, discovery, and exploration. Students will explore the principles of physical science through unique experiments using sandwich bags. Learn how air bags and seat belts work together; investigate how a simple polymer forms; observe a chemical change in matter; and explore a physical change in matter and make slime. Students are asked to bring a box of sandwich ziplock bags.
Sandwich Bag Science |
Liz Cronan |
8:30a-12p |
CVCC EC, |
$65.00 |
69584 |
Only 6 seats |
TO PRINT A REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE
YOU CAN COME IN PERSON TO SIGN UP YOUR CHILD FOR A CLASS;
OR YOU CAN MAIL THE FORM TO CVCC, ATTN: CHERI TONEY
2550 HWY. 70 SE, HICKORY NC 28602 OR YOU CAN FAX IT TO
ATTN: CHERI TONEY AT 828-322-5455.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
CHERI TONEY AT (828) 327-7037 OR
E-MAIL HER AT CTONEY@CVCC.EDUUpdated on 5/20/13
