Workshops for Youth and Families
To learn more about specific workshops or to register, call JCC Continuing Education at 315-786-2438 or complete and fax the registration form (PDF). Don’t wait to register - Jefferson will cancel workshops with insufficient enrollment five days prior to the scheduled start date.
Art Start (Ages 4+)
What better way to encourage your child’s creativity than with Art Start! Children ages four and older will explore color, texture and form through painting, collage and clay structures. (CED 807 701)
Instructor: Virginia Hovendon / Cost: $40
Tuesday-Thursday, July 13-15, 2010 /1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Computer Kids: build a webpage! (Grades 5-8) Max 15 registrants
Our computer kids will be learning computer skills to create their own website for fun and enjoyment! We’ll make room on our server to accommodate the websites. Kids will have access to their work from camp and from home! Prerequisite: Students must have a strong interest in science, technology, computers and mathematics. An adult must fill out a nomination form on their behalf. Space is limited to 15 participants. To request a nomination form, call 786-2438. (CED 855 701)
Instructor: Jack Donato / Cost: $60
Monday-Thursday, July 19-22, 2010 /1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3-C’s: Critter Crunchy Cuisine! (Ages 9+)
Have you ever wondered why things eat the way they do? Stream biologists place all insect families into one of five major functional feeding groups based on the type of food utilized as well as the feeding method. We will examine living critters from two Tug Hill streams and compare to an optimal community structure model for the Tug Hill. All activities will be classroom based and results will be analyzed by computer. (CED 858 701)
Instructors:
Pete Gaskin, Joelle DeCillis, and Shannon Margrey / Cost: $120
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 2010 /9:00 a.m. - noon
Art Mania! (Grades 1 – 6) CLOSED
We love art at JCC! Join us for a weeklong event of Art Mania. You will learn the basics of drawing using pencils and pastels. We will dabble in clay, collage and more. (CED 806 702)
Instructor: Virginia Hovendon / Cost: $70
Monday-Friday, July 19-23, 2010 /1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SPLASH! Pre - 3-C’s (Ages 6, 7, 8) CLOSED
JCC’s 3-C’s camps have been running strong year after year for school age students to attend. This year we start a new generation of campers with our Pre-3-C’s SPLASH workshop! We will explore the special properties of water, do some water chemistry, and learn about stream insects to determine a stream’s health with the insect and water chemistry findings. This camp is offered on the JCC campus. Prepare to get wet! (CED 857 701)
Instructor: Joelle DeCillis / Cost: $65
Monday-Thursday, July 26-29, 2010 /10:00 a.m. - noon
Art Mania! (Grades 1 – 6) - CLOSED
We love art at JCC! Join us for a weeklong event of Art Mania. You will learn the basics of drawing using pencils and pastels. We will dabble in clay, collage and more. (CED 806 701)
Instructor: Virginia Hovendon / Cost: $70
Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2010 /1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Daisy Discovery (Ages 3-4)
This fun-filled class takes advantage of the natural curiosity of 3 and 4 year olds. Children will explore the natural world around them through observation and participation. Young scientists perform simple but interesting experiments (with Daisy Discovery's help) with water, air, movement and light. This workshop for young children will take place at Jefferson Campus Care located on the Jefferson campus. (CED 838 701)
Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino / Cost: $50
Monday-Friday, August 2-6, 2010 /9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
American Sign Language for Kids!
Join us for this interactive workshop that focuses on learning American Sign Language through creative play; facial expressions and body language! Students in Grades 5 through 8 are welcome. (CED 847 702)
Instructor: Michelle Maphey / Cost: $45
Monday-Thursday, August 2-5, 2010 /11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Daisy Discovery II (Ages 5 - 7)
This fun-filled class takes advantage of the natural curiosity of young kids. Children will explore the natural world around them through observation and participation. Young scientists perform simple but interesting experiments (with Daisy Discovery's help) with water, air, movement and light. This workshop for young children will take place at Jefferson Campus Care located on the Jefferson campus.
(CED 854 701)
Instructor: JoLynn Fiorentino / Cost: $50
Monday-Friday, August 2-6, 2010 /1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Jefferson CSI (Grades 5-8)
Do you love a good mystery? Put your crime solving abilities to the test in this class as you spend the week learning to be a Crime Scene Investigator. Develop detective skills such as lifting fingerprints and learn how to solve real who-done-its. Learn the secrets behind how crimes are solved from a real crime scene investigator. (CED 817 701)
Instructor: Mark DeVito / Cost: $85
Monday-Friday, August 2-6, 2010 / 9:00 a.m. - noon
Learn to Juggle! (Ages 6 +)
You are never too young to learn how to juggle! If you can tie your shoes you can learn to make juggling balls and learn the basics to get you started on learning how to juggle! (CED 849 701)
Instructor: Lindsey Oakes / Cost: $25
Monday, August 9, 2010 / 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Jumpin’ Jugglers (Ages 6+)
Jump into action this summer during this one day two hour camp at JCC. You’ll learn how to make juggling balls (it’s super easy!) and the basic juggling movements to be able to keep the balls in the air! (CED 850 701)
Instructor: Lindsey Oakes / Cost: $30
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 / 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Learn Poi! (Ages 6+))
Poi is a performance art using a ball or balls suspended from a length of material held in the hand and swung in circular patterns. You’ll learn poi from the very beginning by braiding your material and then continue with learning how to manipulate the objects in the air! (CED 851 701)
Instructor: Lindsey Oakes / Cost: $30
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 / 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Juggling Clubs! (Ages 12+)
Now that you’ve mastered the basics of juggling three balls are you ready to raise the bar? You’ll learn how to juggle clubs during this 2.5 hour workshop at JCC! Join us for fun outdoors as we expand our horizons through juggling! (CED 852 701)
Instructor: Lindsey Oakes / Cost: $30
Thursday, August 12, 2010 / 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Think Positively Fit! (Grades 5 – 8)
A positive attitude shines through all that you do. Kids in grades 5 through 8 will enjoy this week long camp on the campus of JCC that focuses on building a positive attitude through physical fitness! We’ll have many exciting adventures as we hike the JCC trails and take a field trip to the Fairgrounds YMCA. (CED 856 701)
Instructor: YMCA Wellness Staff / Cost: $80
Monday-Friday, August 16-20, 2010 / 9:00 a.m. - noon
Hip Hop Dance (Ages 11+)
It’s hip! It’s happening! It’s now! Hip hop is the current dance style seen on most of today’s music videos. Class begins with some funky warm ups, followed by some jammin’ variations and combos to get the young body into the groove. This workshop is very much for the young at heart but is beneficial to dancers of all levels and talent. (CED 815 701)
Instructor: Terpsie Toon / Cost: $45
Monday-Friday, August 16-20, 2010 / 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Jazz with a theater twist! (Ages 13+)
Jazz dance styles will be explored through this interactive workshop with Terpsie Toon. She'll teach you how to apply jazz dance to musical theater. It's Jazz with a twist at JCC! Terpsie Toon is an educator, director, choreographer and dancer. (CED 860 701)
Instructor: Terpsie Toon / Cost: $45
Monday-Friday, August 16-20, 2010 / 11:00 am - NOON
Earring Extravaganza
Do you like earrings? Amber will instruct you on how to create a variety of earring components, including spiral headpins and eye pins. She’ll lead you through putting it all together to make three different styles of earrings. We will provide you with three pairs of sterling silver earring hooks, beads, and sterling silver wire. If you would rather use your own beads, please bring them with you to this workshop. Bring your jewelry tools (round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters and a ruler). This class is open to the first 10 people that enroll. (CED 169 701)
Instructor: Amber Meyers / Cost: $45
Monday, August 16, 2010 / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Kupcakes!
Are your children always "helping" in the kitchen, asking to bake cookies or a cake? This introduction to baking for both parent and child brings a family together for wonderful fun! Students will mix, bake, design and finish fantastic cupcakes. For one adult and one child ages 10+.
Instructor: Cathy Gallagher, Desserts by Design / Cost: $65
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 / 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (CED 846 701)
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Instructor: Cathy Gallagher, Desserts by Design / Cost: $65
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 / 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (CED 846 703)
Whirled Peace Hoops! (Children and adults are welcome!)
Hooping is the latest fun fitness trend that is sweeping the nation. The activity of ‘hooping’ involves hula hooping with large customized hoops that are designed to grip your body. Since these hoops are more sturdy and larger than the common hula hoop found in a store, which is generally light weight and child size, they are much easier to get the hang of, and gain a new level of control. Men, women, and children of any age, shape or size will find they can keep it going and have a blast! Hooping is a low impact cardio workout. The benefits include: building core strength, toning the body, increasing flexibility, and improving muscle memory. (CED 268 701)
Instructor: Jozette Borrmann / Cost: $35
Monday-Wednesday, August 23-25, 2010 / 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.