Howard Community College

h o w a r d c c . e d u / k i d s o n c a m p u s Summer 2017 21 E L E M E N TA R Y S C H O O L S T U D E N T S AGES 7-10 Performing Magic Ages 8-12. Wave a wand and PRESTO... make things disappear and put on a show. Using simple props and flexible fingers, learn straight, mental, and comedy magic tricks and techniques from a professional magician. Whether it involves cards, coins, rope, scarves, or other gadgets, you will learn secrets of magic from the past and develop confidence and stage presence as you demonstrate proficiency in performing prestidigitation. 1 week $195 (includes $70 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 7-Aug 11, XKE-124 6157 #4534 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 7-Aug 11, XKE-124 6155 #4533 Pets and Vets Ages 7-10. Caring for pets, making a bird feeder, learning about endangered species, and discovering the duties of a vet are some of the educational, creative, and fun activities in this unique class. Learn animal behavior facts, tricks, and tips on grooming, feeding, and becoming a responsible pet owner. Develop sensitivity and skills so that you may make a difference in protecting animals and pursuing a possible career. 1 week $190 (includes $65 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 17-Jul 21, XK-299 6159 #4460 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 17-Jul 21, XK-299 6160 #4461 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 24-Jul 28, XK-299 6161 #4462 PowerPoint Proficiency Ages 7-10. Increasingly, elementary and middle school teachers are expecting students to create projects with PowerPoint. is hands-on course has been designed to help you become proficient with PowerPoint so that you can use this learned skill during the school year. rough the lessons of this one-week class, you will create and then present up to five slideshows to your peers. You will save your work on a flash drive and take it home on the last day of the class. 1 week $185 (includes $60 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 7-Aug 11, XK-198 6256 #4408 Presenting Percy Jackson Ages 8-12. Have you ever wanted to join Percy Jackson at Camp Half-Blood? Ever have that feeling that you might be related to something ancient and powerful? Now is your chance to find out which Olympian will claim you and allow you to train at Camp Half-Blood. Discover the world of Greek mythology and learn about the background to the Percy Jackson series. Join us to play games, make mythological items, and hang out in the mythical world of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. 1 week $185 (includes $60 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 24-Jul 28, XK-315 6143 #4471 Reading, Writing, and Reasoning Ages 8-10. Use plot, setting, theme, and character analysis to explore many different kinds of literature. Learn to interpret stories creatively through book talks, story mapping, and discussion questions about social values and author's intent. Sharpen your critical thinking skills through puzzles, games, and story structure analyses. Learn how authors use inductive and deductive reasoning to cra stories and send messages to readers. Have fun while becoming a critically aware reader, writer, and thinker! 1 week $185 (includes $65 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon,Wed,u,Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 3-Jul 7 (no class Jul 4), **$161, XK-335 6304 #4306 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 10-Jul 14, XK-335 6154 #4481 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 24-Jul 28, XK-335 6170 #4482

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