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2008 Classes
| WEEK 1 ~ July 7-11 | WEEK 2 ~ July 14-18 | WEEK 3 ~ July 21-25 |
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DAILY SCHEDULE |
TUITION BEFORE JUNE 1 |
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8:00 - 8:30 |
Opening Activities |
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8:30 - 10:15 |
Class |
1 class- $85 |
1.75 class hours and 45 min. extra activities each day for 5 days |
10:15- 10:30 |
Break Activities |
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10:30 - 12:15 |
Class |
2 classes - $165 |
3.5 class hours and 1 hour extra activities each day for 5 days |
12:15 - 12:45 |
Lunch and Program |
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12:45 - 2:30 |
Class |
3 classes - $245 |
5.25 class hours and 1.5 hours extra activities each day for 5 days |
2:30 - 2:45 |
Break Activities |
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2:45 - 4:30 |
Class |
4 classes - $305 |
7 class hours and 1.75 hours extra activities each day for 5 days |
4:40 - 4:45 |
Closing Activities |
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4:45 |
Pick Up |
5 or more classes - $75/class |
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5:00 |
Doors Close |
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| Bit by Bit Quilting - $10 | Greek Dancing, Food... - $10 | Stop Motion Animation - $10 |
| Brilliant...Singapore Math - $15 | Kitchen Chefs - $25 | Urban Gardens - $15 |
| Ceramics - $10 | Landscape Design and Construction - $20 | Website Design - $20 |
| Digital Movie Making - $10 | Orienteering - $10 | Woodshop: Scooter - $50 |
| "Dinner's On" Caterers - $40 single class period; $55 (double class period) | Photo Fantastic: Special Effects - $10 | Woodshop: Table - $55 |
| Facing Forward Seminar - $10 | Rip Roaring Robots - $15 | Woodshop To Go - $35 |
WEEK 1 ~ July 7-11 |
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Suggested Pre-K, |
Period 1 8:30-10:15 |
Period 2
10:30-12:15 |
Period 3 12:45-2:30 |
Period 4 2:45-4:30 |
Our Pre-First Program is designed especially for children who are at the beginning of the formal school years and are excited about learning. Children explore topics from many of the classes for older students during this period in addition the topics listed above. Age appropriate activities in music, art, history, science, math, physical fitness, and more are at the heart of this unique week-long program for beginning schoolers.
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Suggested |
Period 1 8:30-10:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 2 10:30-12:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 3 12:45-2:30 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 4 2:45-4:30 Choose 1 class only. |
2,3,4th |
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3,4,5th |
Woodshop: Scooters, Seesaws and Super Fun Stuff! |
Woodshop: Scooters, Seesaws and Super Fun Stuff! (Consider also taking Week 3 Woodshop Projects: Paint, Personalize and Present!) |
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5,6,7,8,9th |
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7,8,9th |
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WEEK 2 ~ July 14-18 |
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Suggested Pre-K, K and 1st
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Period 5 8:30-10:15 |
Period 6
10:30-12:15 |
Period 7 12:45-2:30 |
Period 8 2:45-4:30 |
Our Pre-First Program is designed especially for children who are at the beginning of the formal school years and are excited about learning. Children explore topics from many of the classes for older students during this period in addition the topics listed above. Age appropriate activities in music, art, history, science, math, physical fitness, and more are at the heart of this unique week-long program for beginning schoolers.
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Suggested |
Period 5 8:30-10:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 6
10:30-12:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 7 12:45-2:30 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 8 2:45-4:30 Choose 1 class only. |
2,3,4th |
Math Art: Mazes, Marbles, Pyramids and Picasso
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3,4,5th |
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Stop Motion Animation |
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5,6,7,8,9th |
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Stop Motion Animation |
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7,8,9th |
Class TBA |
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WEEK 3 ~ July 21-25 |
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Suggested Pre-K, K and 1st
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Period 9 8:30-10:15 |
Period 10
10:30-12:15 |
Period 11 12:45-2:30 |
Period 12 2:45-4:30 |
Our Pre-First Program is designed especially for children who are at the beginning of the formal school years and are excited about learning. Children explore topics from many of the classes for older students during this period in addition the topics listed above. Age appropriate activities in music, art, history, science, math, physical fitness, and more are at the heart of this unique week-long program for beginning schoolers.
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Suggested |
Period 9 8:30-10:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 10
10:30-12:15 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 11 12:45-2:30 Choose 1 class only. |
Period 12 |
2,3,4th |
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3,4,5th |
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Woodshop Projects: Paint, Personalize and Present!
Double class period for students who have many projects to paint, burn, etch, or otherwise decorate. |
Photo Fantastic: Special Effects "Dinner's On" Caterers |
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5,6,7,8,9th |
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Woodshop Projects: Paint, Personalize and Present! Double class period for students who have many projects to paint, burn, etch, or otherwise decorate. |
Photo Fantastic: Special Effects "Dinner's On" Caterers |
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| 6,7,8,9th | Stage Combat |
Digital Movie Making |
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7,8,9th |
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Algebra using Hands-On Equations Instructor: Mark Bowman |
Developed and patented by Dr. Henry Borenson, Hands-On Equations® is a kinesthetic system for learning algebra. Use pawns and numbered cubes to physically represent and solve algebraic linear equations. Hands-On Equations® does more than teach algebraic concepts. It enhances self-esteem through rapid success in mathematics, promotes greater interest in mathematical studies, and provides a solid foundation for later algebraic work. Fun and challenging lessons on different math topics will be included in each day's lessons to provide a needed "alge-break." Students who are already familiar with the basic concept of algebra can start with this class during WEEK 2 or 3. WEEK 1 students can continue to study at their own pace during WEEK 2 or WEEK 3. |
All the World's a Stage Instructor: Stephen Rouffy |
Become a new you…new and different each day, in fact! Assume a variety of identities as you learn to use voice, gestures, stage position, and props while presenting theatrical improvisations, comedy, and drama both individually and in groups. This class is fun and a confidence-builder...a great way to make and enjoy new friends! |
Ancient Egypt Instructor: Chryssie Voreas
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In the fertile valley of the Nile River, Egyptian civilization flourished amid Pharoahs, pyramids, and sacred cats! Learn about mummies, amulets, the Egyptian calendar, and more through the application of language arts, science, geography and art. |
Ancient Greece Instructor: Chryssie Voreas |
Alpha to Omega…from the Mighty Minoan civilization to the Perilous Peloponnesian Wars…the history of Ancient Greece is colorful and fascinating. Try your hand at Greek mosaics, work with the Pythagorean theorem, delve into Greek Mythology, and begin to build a basic Greek vocabulary. This course will whet your appetite for history. ELD teacher Chrysanthe Voreas, born in Greece and frequent visitor to the country, teaches this class. |
Artful "Fabric"ations Instructor: Sally Wells |
Use fabric as a canvas to create a theme-based shirt, tent, apron, cloth chair, table runner, puppet, or other usable item. While so engaged, learn about the history of textiles, practical uses of various fabrics, how synthetics are made, where clothes are manufactured in the world today, how prices are determined, and more. |
Art Media, Light and Color Instructor: Amanda Lindley |
Color your world in this hands-on class where you'll use a variety of materials and methods to explore the sciences of light, shadow, color, and texture. Use all three concepts as you practice the art techniques of shading, blending, and creating camouflage. Investigate prisms, mirrors, and kaleidoscopes and learn how they use light and lenses to change our view of the world. You'll be an "illuminated" artist by the end of the week. |
Art using Different Media Instructor: TBA |
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Asian Culture: Cambodia Instructor: Mark Bowman |
Cambodia, an Asian country with a rich history, is bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and the Gulf of Thailand. From the 10th to the 13th centuries, Cambodia was one of the most powerful empires in Southeast Asia. Learn about Cambodia's history, landforms, wildlife, climate, temples, language and more with instructor Mark Bowman who has traveled to this beautiful Southeast Asian country, the homeland of his wife, many times. Tasty authentic Cambodian dishes will be served on Friday. |
Aviation Science Instructor: Stephen Rouffy |
"Space is an infinite sphere whose center is everywhere and whose surface is nowhere." - C.J. Keyser. In historical terms, powered flight is young. Although not a "ground school," you will explore the history and future of aviation, basic aerodynamics, map reading, flight planning and navigational instruments. View a piece of the triplesonic XB-70, largest test aircraft ever built, which crashed in June of 1966. |
Backyard Biodiversity Instructors: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) and Amanda Lindley |
Investigate the habitats of birds, squirrels, spiders, slugs, ants and other creatures found just outside your back door. Get eye to eye with the tiniest creatures as you watch them crawl across your computer screen using digital technology. Observe their exquisite markings, features and movements. When you return them to their natural environments, take a close-up look at the different kinds of plant life that abound nearby. Use your new knowledge of backyard biodiversity to create a miniature backyard garden complete with plants, worms, and soil to take home. |
Battery Powered Machines Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
What can you do with a battery? In this class you'll use different kinds of batteries to construct all kinds of just-for-fun contraptions such as cars, robots, clocks, and lights. You'll even learn how to power a light or clock with a battery constructed from a potato or a grapefruit. Mandatory safety lessons included daily. |
Bit by Bit Quilting Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
Create a simple or complex geometric design on paper and then translate your design into a beautiful lap quilt that you'll sew mostly by hand, and a bit by machine. Choose from among a multitude of colorful fabrics to create a one of a kind quilt that will be just perfect for your bedroom or chair, or as a gift for someone else. Quilt tying wraps up this practical geometry class that you'll find "sew" mathematically useful! |
Brain Games and Other Mind-Boggling Puzzles Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
"Checkmate!" If you can see patterns instead of individual pieces, strategies become clear in sometimes mind-boggling, but always mind-expanding games. In chess you'll focus on openings, middle game strategies, and various end games.... Backgammon is all about probability. If you don't have a lot of time, the ancient game of Pente is the logical choice for you. Regardless of your level of experience or expertise, you'll find value in this class for board game lovers. |
Bridge Design Instructor: Mark Bowman |
Basic engineering knowledge is the centerpiece of these classes for those who want to understand more about bridge design and construction. From old covered bridges to the world's super bridges...arch, beam, and suspension bridges...each one is artistic and functional in its own way. Then put your analytical and critical thinking skills to work as you experiment with bridge building and loads.You'll be amazed at the strength of the bridge you'll construct during the week. Either class can be taken alone; taking both classes is recommended for students who want to construct complex bridges. |
Brilliant Problem Solving the Singapore Math Way Instructor: Mary Butler Brown or Sally Wells |
Why have students in Singapore led the world in math for the past twelve years (TIMSS Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)? "The presentation is astonishingly clear and child-friendly, yet is mathematically sophisticated," said Thomas Parker, a professor of mathematics at Michigan State University. "Students learn through carefully-designed problem sets. By grade six, the Singapore texts are one to two years ahead of U.S. texts, and the students are extremely well-prepared to start algebra." SOURCE: SingaporeMath.com Inc. Learn how to approach simple and complex problems using Singapore Math strategies and materials. These ten hours are guaranteed to increase conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, and quick recall of math facts. |
Ceramics Instructor: Tracy Beeson and TBA |
Were handmade ceramic pots first made and admired for function or beauty? Discover the history and the timeless art of ceramics. Try your hand at molding, drying, sanding, glazing, firing ceramics pieces using three different types of clay. Learn how and why the process works. Create and decorate a variety of useful and decorative pieces this week for yourself and your family. |
Civics: Making a Difference Instructor: TBA |
"Civics is the study of citizenship and government with particular attention given to the role of citizens in the operation and oversight of government." (Wikipedia) The current presidential election ... going green ... community service. What does it all mean for you and your future? Can young people make a positive contribution to their local, state and national governments? If not, why not? And if so, when, where, and how can it be done? Participate in facilitated discussions and activities to learn more about how you as a citizen can make a difference now or in the future. |
Cleared for Take-Off Instructor: Mark Bowman or Stephen Rouffy |
Put gravity to the test using airplanes, rockets, hot air balloons and more in this hands-on aviation class for future pilots and rocket scientists. "Lift" yourself into the world of flight by constructing and testing all kinds of flying machines in our 7-foot wind tunnel. "Thrust" yourself into the history of flight and look ahead to aircraft and systems on the horizon. This class will be anything but a "drag!" |
Completely Chemistry Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
Steve and Jim Anderson are ALWAYS back with a WHOLE NEW array of chemistry experiments. You may have heard of acids and bases, atoms and molecules, spectral analysis and chemolumineses, but what can you do with the stuff? Make glue from food, turn pennies to gold; is this possible? Explore the potential a little chemistry "know-how" will lead you to. |
3D Computer Animation Station Instructor: TBA |
Be the transcendent master of your own 3D virtual universe. Whether you want to make a Sci-Fi movie and animate every punch that’s thrown in the ongoing battle between Martians and Robot Gorillas, or you decide you’d like to interact with your final product and board the cockpit of your private jet for a quick ride, you’ll have a blast using Alice: a 3D computer animation application developed by Carnegie Mellon University. And, if that’s not enough, take home your projects, download the free software to your own computer, and keep the fun going! |
Cool Chemistry Instructor: TBA |
Steam machines and test tubes... thermometers and ice cubes. Satisfy your appetite and thirst for knowledge in this class for "cool" chemists. Have fun learning about mixtures, compounds, and elements. Learn how hot and cold temperatures affect objects you see around you everyday. Completely non-toxic and non-boring! |
Deep Blue Sea: Oceanography Instructor: Amanda Lindley and Jackie Corbett |
Explore life in the deep and shallows of the world's oceans. Learn about marine life, both plants and animals, as you "dive" into another world just under the ocean's surface. Activities involve science, math, art and water safety in this class for aspiring oceanographers. |
Design Technology: Marble Roll Construction Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
There are many ways to measure time, but have you ever created your own time machine? Collaborate with fellow paper engineers and develop time machines using newspaper, tape, marbles and a few other miscellaneous materials. Construct a small scale, intricate, 3-D marble roll maze so that marbles start and end a course at exact times. Application of physics, engineering, math and art. |
Destruction Reconstruction Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
If you like to create new machines by taking old ones apart and reconstructing them differently to serve new purposes, then this class is for you. Who knows? You might stumble onto something that could change the way people live in the U.S. While creating new machines, you'll look back thousands of years to the construction of magnificent structures like the Great Pyramids, and observe how lives were changed by the first use of simple machines. You'll have a deeper understanding of how the world “works.” |
Digital Movie Making Instructor: Stephen Rouffy and TBA |
Plan, record, digitize, edit, and present. These are just a few of the key components that go into the making and production of a great digital movie. Film an original movie with attention to script and message, setting and props. Then use state-of-the-art digital movie-making technology to turn your movie into an original DVD complete with titles, transitions and audio effects! This class is connected to Stage Combat during Week 3. |
"Dinner's On" Caterers Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
You won't have to ask the chef in your family, "What's for dinner?" this week, because you'll be the chef. The tables will be turned when you come home with delicious meals for your family each evening. Main dish salads, finger foods, fresh rolls, and yummy desserts are a just few of the "cool" dishes you'll prepare for your family to enjoy on these warm (we hope) July days. Lessons on nutrition, variety, seasonal availability, budgets and table presentation will also be "served." |
Entrepreneurs and Investors Instructors: Mark Bowman and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
Become a business owner on your first day of class. Bring up to $10 of your own money and buy stock in the Education Soaring Student Store. Learn how to buy and sell products, set prices, and care for inventory. Take home the profits from your efforts and see the value of the company grow. Learn the basics of business management, including the importance of quality products, the value of customers, the risks and rewards of investing, and the worth of workers’ labor. It's realistic, exciting, and you'll make money, too. By the end of the week you'll know how to start your own business. Math application at its best. |
"Excel"lent Presentations Up Close and Useful Instructor: Mark Bowman |
You may already be using Microsoft Word and Power Point, but have you begun to unlock the power of Excel charts and graphs in your reports and presentations? Learn how to match charts and graphs to your data. Apply unlimited combinations of colors, lines, patterns, photos, and more to create informative and classy charts that will take your school work to an entirely new level. Then graph how your grades have raised another notch. Of course, if you're already at the top of your classes you'll just have to settle for blowing your teachers away and becoming their tutors. |
Facing Forward Seminar Instructors: Neil Gibson and Addy Lundberg |
This seminar involves discussions and presentation of materials about making academic choices when multiple options present themselves, becoming self-advocates at school, fitting in socially without relinquishing a sense of self, generating community service opportunities, securing effective mentors and resources, reviewing high school and college test preparation materials, starting or refining a portfolio of accomplishments, and other topics of students' interest. Nutruitious morning snacks and comfy chairs provided daily! |
Faux Radio Instructor: Katherine Schneider |
Produce your own radio show! We'll start with a look at what's on the radio these days and in the past. Then we'll collaborate on creating the content. Conduct interviews, write personal essays, create fake commercials, play your harmonica - the options are unlimited. The resulting project will be available both on CD and podcast. This class is taught by Katie Schneider, noted published author and book reviewer for the Oregonian. |
From Cube to The Great Instructor: Mark Bowman |
Geometry is the mathematics of properties, measurement, and the relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces and solids in space. Use hands-on materials such as Zome, polydrons, tangrams, pentominoes, and geoboards to explore polygons, polyhedra, symmetry, congruence, angles, perimeter, area, circumference, and more. Create models and drawings of polyhedra from ordinary cube to Miller's Monster! |
Game Theory Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
What do you do when the power is out and the batteries die? How did people play before the Playstation? Plato said, “You can discover more about a person from an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” Well, what games did Plato play? Everyday we'll discover what makes games fun, what games are the most fun, and even how to make your own, unique fun games. And best of all, these games can be played anywhere, anytime and without electricity. |
Greek Dancing, Food and Culture Instructor: Chryssie Voreas |
Dancing is a favorite Greek pastime and feta cheese is an important Greek food. Dance and cook your way through this class about modern life in Greece. Chrysanthe Voreas, originally from Greece and frequent traveler to the country, offers authentic cultural experiences all week through dance, cooking, language and more. Greek salad and sweet desserts served on Friday! |
Green Power Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
There aren't many topics more newsworthy than our need for and use of power. Learn about clean energy solutions while conducting investigations using solar, wind, and water power. In discussions about conservation, take an objective look at both the history and future of energy usage around the world. |
Independent Study Facilitator: Kristine Fosback and TBA |
Independent Study involves individual or small group work on selected projects, serving as Junior Teachers in classes for younger students, receiving or providing tutoring, and other special opportunities. We will conference with you before class begins so you can tell us what you'd like to do. Together, we'll make it happen. |
Kitchen Chefs Instructor: Jackie Corbett |
Food, and fun are combined in this class for worldly chefs who love to study chemistry in the kitchen. Make "cool" and "hot" drinks, salads, main dishes, and snacks. Learn the science of mixing ingredients and basic kitchen mathematics using a variety of cookbooks. Come and take the taste test! ` |
Kitchen Science Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
Learn to use all kinds of simple kitchen machines like egg beaters, melon ballers, closed nut choppers and more tools in a special kind of science lab called a "kitchen." Then try your hand at experimenting with different kinds of edible matter. Melt and freeze foods, mix oil and water, make raisins sink and float, take some eggs for a spin. Using the scientific method, make predictions about how yummy or yucky your edible materials will taste at the end of the day or week and record the results with a smile or a frown. |
Landscape Design and Construction Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
Using landscape principles of color, line, balance, texture and proportion, combine science and art to design and construct a magical outdoor space that you and your friends will love. Rock, wood, plants, water, and a piece of handmade garden art or reworked furniture will enhance the beauty of your landscaped space. |
Literature and Composition Instructor: Addy Lundberg |
There is no Ithaca, only the journey. For each of us, and in much of literature, what’s most important is not the destination, but the journey. Looking at classic short stories and classic folk and fairy tales, prepare to explore the hero’s journey while at the same time exploring patterns in literature and enhancing analytical skills in discussion and composition. |
Living Worlds: Animalia Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
What do tigers and polar bears have in common? Would a meerkat make a good pet? Learn about animals and their habitats around the globe as you swim, hop, and fly from continent to continent on expeditions to the arctic, the jungle, and the desert, learning about the world as seen through the eyes of some of the world's most interesting creatures. Live exhibits on parade! |
Magic: The Science of Illusions Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
"How did you do that?" You'll hear this question again and again when the magician in you takes center stage. Magic is really the science of illusions you can learn! Discover the techniques of misdirection, hand position, sleights, and more. Gain confidence and polish your showmanship while your audiences sit on the edge of their seats. And now, introducing the star of the show... YOU! |
Man Eats Shark Journalism Instructor: Katherine Schneider |
This is the creative writing they don't let you do in school. Fractured fairy tales, fantastic adventures and the strangest newspaper stories you've ever seen in print. Students should come ready to ready to write and illustrate their original material. (Warning: standard grammar and spelling required. Use of crash helmets optional.) This class is taught by Katie Schneider, noted pulished author and book reviewer for the Oregonian. |
Math Art: Mazes, Marbles, Pyramids and Picasso Instructor: Amanda Lindley |
Pyramids, cubism, symmetry, Escher, labyrinths, and even music. Let your understanding of art concepts deepen your appreciation of the beauty of mathematics, or let your mathematical talent lead you into a richer world of art. Your awareness of the relationship between math and art throughout history will result in a greater understanding of both domains. At the end of the week, take home your own mathematical art pieces for display. |
Math Inside the Box Instructor: Mary Butler Brown and Sally Wells |
Do you like numbers? Shapes? Games of chance? Measurement? Pattern creation? This math class has it all. Put your math skills to work playing all kinds of games and engaging in math application activities such as cooking, building, creating pattern bracelets, and so much more. On Friday, you'll cross the finish line of this marathon a winner of "astronomical proportions!" |
Mechanical Engineers Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
Is a slide a machine? How does a swing work? A zipper? A hammer? A can opener? Learn about simple machines by constructing or using levers, pulleys, wedges, screws, and inclined planes. Observe how simple machines combine to make complex machines. Following safety guidelines, dismantle objects like clocks at the "Take Apart Center" to see what's inside. A study of magnetism, gravity, water power, and more combine to make this fun, hands-on class anything but "work." |
My "Knock Your Socks Off" Urban Gardens! Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
You and your plants will bloom with color and vitamins as you investigate the wonderful world of botany and city gardens. While planting flowers and vegetables and designing various garden layouts, you'll be learning about plant anatomy, symmetry and shape in nature, environmental concerns, and much more. Mary Lee Alderman, botanist extraordinaire, starts tomato plants for spaghetti lovers in her handy dandy Astoria greenhouse so that they'll be ready for transplanting the week of class. |
Mythbusters Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
This is science at its best and most fun. We will take common myths and bust them wide open using the tools of science to find out what is real and what is bogus. You design your own investigation using science inquiry and see if your results survive scrutiny. When someone says something outrageous don’t dismiss them, put their claims to the test. Thinking is critical! |
Ordinary to Extraordinary: Superheroes Instructor: Sally Wells |
Your mission: create a new superhero that appeals to kids all over the world. First, use your imagination. Does your superhero have a sidekick? How does he or she communicate? What kind of transportation does he or she use? Then use Rigid Wrap and other materials to construct a movable body with purpose and superhuman characteristics. Finally, place your extraordinary superhero in the box you've created especially for display and marketing! (You can even make two and sell one in the Education Soaring Store!) This class is definitely "super" fun! |
Orienteering Instructors: Neil Gibson and Erik Lundberg |
All ability levels welcome as we develop practical backcountry hiking skills, plot and follow courses, and use time tested navigational tools to successfully get from point A to point B. Learn about the three different “norths” and the five basic landforms in this class for bold adventurers. Using maps and compasses, we'll read the terrain as we explore the basics of land navigation. We'll also take a look at geocaching, a kind of modern day treasure hunting. You'll find it both easy and hard to "lose"yourself in this action packed geography class! |
Painting, Prose and Poetry Instructor: Sally Wells |
Express your thoughts and feelings through a combination of original watercolor art and original writing. Learn basic watercolor techniques, and explore line, shape, texture, and color in art. Study the masters and poets from all over the world. At the end of the week you'll have an impressive portfolio of writing illustrated by your own beautiful watercolor paintings. Select your favorite piece for framing. |
Perspective Drawing Instructor: Mark Bowman |
Learn techniques for turning a flat, two-dimensional surface into a three-dimensional world of your own creation. Lessons include one and two point perspective, horizon line, vanishing point, circles in perspective, linear perspective, and curvilinear perspective. From a simple cube to a traffic-congested street scene, your drawing portfolio will be your reminder of a different perspective on life. |
Photo Fantastic: Special Effects Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
Every picture plastered in print from magazines to billboards has been “photo-fixed” for maximum effect. Learn the secrets of the pros and turn any picture into a “WOW” photo-fantastic shot. No illusions are off limits; ride a panther, meet the president, munch on Mars bars on the moon. Bring your digital camera and cable (or use ours), files of your favorite photos, or even old time photographs for scanning and create stunning works of art suitable for framing. |
The Play's the Thing Instructor: Stephen Rouffy |
The description for this (Shakespearean or futuristic) drama class is currently under construction. The classes Stage Combat and The Play's the Thing will be connected in content. Stephen Rouffy teaches both classes. |
Pull Toy Design and Construction Instructor: Sally Wells |
Creation, innovation, and enhancement! Wikipeda says that a prototype "is built to test the function and feel of a new design before starting mass production of a product." After studying toy systems that allow movement from a resting position to one or more action positions, you'll design and create your own unique pull toy prototype.Then produce as many as you like. You can even test market your creation in the Education Soaring store ... no strings attached! |
Reptile Safari Instructor: Joni Jones |
We've been listening to Joni and meeting her friends, both reptilian and human, for six years and we continue to learn new information every time we listen to her share her wealth of knowledge about the reptilian world. Joni Jones, one of Oregon’s foremost experts on reptiles and the owner of one of the largest reptile collections in the state, brings live exhibits. Get as up close and personal as you wish while Joni and other experts share incredible facts about these amazing creatures. |
Rip Roaring Robots Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
It's not Lego Robotics, but it's robot science all the way. Using a variety of beginner series kits and higher, and other miscellaneous materials, explore the fundamentals of robot engineering. Robotic arms allowed, but no arm twisting will be needed to enjoy this futuristic class! |
Robotics Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
Robots can be found all over the earth and on other planets too. These devices may seem smart, but are they really? Discover what it takes to be a robot and find out what amazing things they can do as well as some of their surprising limitations. Build your own personal servant. Using Lego© robotic kits, apply programming and design engineering skills to create robots that explore environments where humans dare not go! |
Sculpture Art Instructors: Mary Brown and Amanda Lindley |
Imagine, plan, create ... mold, paint, innovate. Use clay, paper, wood, recyclables, metal and even food to sculpt 3-dimensional works of art and useful objects of both small and large proportions. Willingness to evaluate and sometimes take apart and recreate will be helpful! |
Skyscraper Math Instructor: Jackie Corbett and Sally Wells |
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Space Adventure |
All systems are go! You'll have no problem keeping your eyes on the skies as you blast through space during this weeklong skywatching adventure. Learn about the movement of the stars, the possibility of life on other planets, and the exciting future of space travel. With billions of galaxies, black holes, nebula, and quasars to discover, you'll go where no man has gone before. Don your spacesuit, buckle your seatbelt, and prepare for liftoff! |
Splash! Hydrology Instructor: Amanda Lindley |
What moves mountains, chisels rocks, and makes beaches disappear? Water power! Focus on how the Pacific Northwest uses and protects this mighty natural resource. Learn where water comes from and how we harness it. Investigate models, equipment and structures used by engineers to manage water power. Test water quality, conduct experiments and be amazed. |
Stage Combat Instructor: Stephen Rouffy |
The description for this (safe) new class is currently under construction. The classes Stage Combat and The Play's the Thing will be connected in content. Stephen Rouffy teaches both classes. |
Stop Motion Animation Instructors: Steve Anderson and Jim Anderson |
This is class beyond flip books. Use video cameras and computers to combine motion with art. By the end of this class you will have created an original animated adventure on DVD. Wallace and Grommit creators never had it so good! |
Survivor USA Instructor: Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
Strategy versus strength... is it better to use brain or brawn? Combine teamwork, clear thinking and physical ability to accomplish fun and exciting physical team challenges in this class. It’s not all about you; when the team wins, everyone wins. You'll also learn from professionals in the fields of fire safety, police, and search and rescue, and how they use reasoning and teamwork in real life when survival is a challenge. |
Third Rock from the Sun Instructor: Amanda Lindley |
Welcome to the third rock from the sun. Open your eyes to your local geological history and explore the diversity of rock formations around the world. Classify and sort rocks, learn about fossils, and make volcanoes and crystals. Discover the power of Mother Nature. Not all mountains are made from volcanoes. Learn the magical ways nature sculpts our Earth, changing the landscape through wind, water, air, and even plants. |
Toy Testers, Incorporated Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
What is a toy? Does every child have toys? Why are toys so much fun to play with? Which toys are the most fun? How do different toys work? Do great toys always cost a lot of money? Can you make toys? Director Kristine Fosback has purchased some new toys and materials that need scientific testing by expert toy testers and inventors. That tester and inventor could be you! |
Water Power! Water Fun! Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
What's lots of fun to play in, allows plants and animals to grow, and hasn't been found on Jupiter? You guesed it. Water! Spend the week engaged in all kinds of serious and lighthearted learning activities. Make and sail boats, find out what sinks and what floats. Make a waterwheel go, pick up marbles in water using your toes. This watery week ends with a wet and wild snowcone or lemonade sale and YOU can keep the profits! An extra set of clothes is mandatory! |
Website Design Instructor: Charlie Stanley |
Showcase your expertise with family and friends on a topic of your choice. Starting from scratch, design a one or two-page website using text, images, color and other design elements. With your parent's written permission, we'll host your secure, password-protected website for free on our web server for three months so it will be accessible for you to work on and enjoy all summer long. New and continuing students may register for WEEK 3. |
Where In the World Am I? Instructors: Amanda Lindley and Johnny Waffle (a.k.a. Jonathan Lindley) |
Home, neighborhood, city, state, country, continent, planet, universe. Where are you, anyway? Explore the concepts of being in more than one place at the same time, the perspectives of looking down from an airplane or up through a telescope, the notion that "big" is actually "minute" when compared to things gigantic. Creation, movement, exploration, and a variety of engaging activities will give you a greater understanding of where you fit into your world and how important you are. |
Woodshop Projects: Paint, Personalize and Present! Instructor: Mary Butler Brown |
Use this time to paint or decorate the wooden projects you made in classes the weeks before, or bring an unfinished wooden object from home and give it some pizzazz. Mary Brown can show you how to put a chessboard on the surface of your wooden piece or make a design for woodburning. |
Woodshop: Scooters, Seesaws and Super Fun Stuff Instructors: TBA |
Put on your tool belt, place your carpenter's pencil and measuring tools in your apron pocket and don your safety goggles! Plan, measure, refine and build. Use wood, hammer, nails, glue and other carpentry tools to build your math skills while building your own furniture and other super stuff! For pictures of some of the projects we'll be working on, check out this website: http://www.thingstobuild.com/kidsplans.html. |
Woodshop: Tables, Chairs and Stools Instructors: TBA |
Put on your tool belt, place your carpenter's pencil and measuring tools in your apron pocket and don your safety goggles! Plan, measure, refine and build. Use wood, hammer, nails, glue and other carpentry tools to build your math skills while building your own furniture and other super stuff! For pictures of some of the projects we'll be working on, check out this website: http://www.thingstobuild.com/kidsplans.html. |
Woodshop Projects To Go Instructors: TBA |
Put on your tool belt, place your carpenter's pencil and measuring tools in your apron pocket and don your safety goggles! Plan, measure, refine and build. Use wood, hammer, nails, glue and other carpentry tools to build your math skills while constructing toolboxes, battleships, geoboards, jet planes, birdhouses, squirrel feeders or other small projects. (You probably won't be able to ride your bike home on Friday unless you have a pretty big basket!) |
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