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Classes
for 12 Years and Up
While we've concluded the 2009 summer
program, please feel free to peruse the following classes as a
sampling of what will be offered next year.
All Classes are listed by date and time.
2009 Class Schedule and Fees
CLOSED
Mural Painting: A Community Service Project
NEW
During this class students will create the program's second mural at
the Penn State Behrend Early Learning Center. Techniques and tips
will be shared with students that enable them to create large-scale
murals themselves. Please note that due to the
nature of the project this is a full-day class that meets from 9:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Students should arrive at Penn State
Behrend to be transported to and from the painting site.
Price: $140
Instructor: Tami Hritzay
12 years and up, June 15-19, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED Creative Computer Projects
(see
computer access accounts)
Use Microsoft Project Gallery to design your own iron-on transfers
for T-shirts and pillowcases, or to create a calendar, schedule,
certificate, planner, menu, or label...the possibilities are limited
only by your imagination! Students should have knowledge of
Microsoft Word, and will work at their own pace.
Price: $70
Instructor: Margaret Giles
10 years and up, June 15-19, 2009, mornings
CLOSED/FULL Babysitting Basics
(see
computer access accounts)
This class is an introductory course for babysitting. Students will
learn to make business arrangements with parents, parents'
expectations of a babysitter, characteristics of a great babysitter,
what to do to prevent and handle emergencies, and appropriate
activities to do with children from birth through grade school.
Price: $70
Instructor: Jennifer Pinzok
10 years and up, June 15-19, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Beaded and Beach Glass Jewelry Making
(see
computer access accounts)
Come journey with us to the lake, where we’ll collect colorful beach
glass gems. We will then explore the jewelry-making process while
creating our own unique pieces from an assortment of choices using
beads, beach glass, and other materials. We will also learn what it
takes to be a successful crafter as we discover how to display and
market our creations.
Price: $75
Instructor: Margaret Giles
10 years and up, June 15-19, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL When the Whole World Was at War
Are you a history buff? Did your grandparents or great-grandparents
live through World War II? Join us as we travel back in time to
examine this profound period in history. We’ll examine the risks,
the “what ifs,” and the major players—Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston
Churchill, Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. We'll research Nazi
propaganda, the Holocaust, and weapons of mass destruction. You'll
have an opportunity to voice your opinion during class debate. We'll
even build our own plane and hold our own mock trial!
Price: $70
Instructor: Dan Quiggle
10 years and up, June 22-26, 2009, mornings
CLOSED/FULL Golf: Beginner Level 1
Boys and girls who are just learning to play golf will practice
short-game skills like putting, chipping, and swing basics while
having fun! YOU MUST HAVE YOUR OWN CLUBS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
CLASS. Clubs will not be provided. A driver or fairway wood, a
putter, a pitching wedge, and a 5-, 7-, and 9-iron are recommended.
This is an outdoor class, so remember to bring your sunscreen!
Price: $70
Instructor: Jon Sedelmyer
10 years and up, June 22-26, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Bird Watching and Identification
What’s that bird’s name? Let’s find out! Come to the Penn State
Behrend Outback as we search the woods and fields for our feathered
friends. You must have a keen eye and a quiet step when you learn to
use our field guides to identify birds.
Price: $70
Instructor: Mark Zielinski
10 years and up, June 22-26, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Storm Chasing 101
In this class students will study various types of storms, including
severe weather and thunderstorms. Students will learn how to spot
severe storms by viewing cloud formations and using Doppler radar.
We’ll study tornado-chasing and have the opportunity to meet a
real-life storm chaser and check out his vehicle and equipment.
There will be videos and class discussion, and we’ll end the week
with a field trip to the WJET-TV studios and weather offices.
Price: $95
Instructor: Tom Atkins
12 years and up, June 22-26, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Star Wars and the Roman Empire
Whether a film critic or a history buff, this class is for you.
You’ll discover the history behind Star Wars and its creator, George
Lucas. Learn how the plot of Star Wars mimics real-life history in
Rome roughly 2,000 years ago. This class will recognize and discuss
the huge impact this film had in the world not only in the late
1970s but also upon its return as another huge hit in the 1990s.
Join us as we delve into history, and may the force be with you!
Please note that Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire attire is
optional!
Price: $70
Instructor: Dan Quiggle
10 years and up, June 22-26, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL
Presque Isle Field Studies
NEW
This class is the perfect mix of academics and fun. This "new"
program based out of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC)
combines classroom and field studies, including water quality
analysis, beach sediments, discovery labs, kayaking in lagoons,
fishing in ponds, boating on the bay, biking and hiking the trails.
What more could you ask for? Come join the fun!
Please note that this is a full-day class that
meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents are asked to
drop-off and pick-up their children at the Tom Ridge Environmental
Center on Presque Isle State Park, Erie. Transportation from
Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn State Behrend staff
member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: D. Bradford Boughton
10-14 years, July 6-10, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED/FULL Let's Make a Movie
NEW
(see
computer access accounts)
Here is your opportunity to be a movie executive! Using Microsoft's
Movie Maker you will learn how to blend your own still photos,
clips, music and audio together to make great home videos. Students
will gather images from the internet. You will also learn how to add
titles, text overlays, special effects and credits to transform your
summer production into a blockbuster. Your movie will be ready to
show off to your family and friends. If you have any photos, or CD's
you would like to include in your movie, please bring them with you.
Photos need to be on a CD or jump drive.
Price: $70
Instructor: Margaret Giles
12 years and up, July 6-10, 2009, mornings
CANCELED The Wonderful World of Dancing
NEW
Join us for a fun-filled week of dance, dance, dance! Students will
learn to count music, proper dance terms, basic dance techniques,
and basic dance combinations. The week will culminate with students
performing their dance routines to show off their new moves.
Price: $70
Instructor: Julie O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 6-10, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Designing with Microsoft Publisher
(see
computer access accounts)
Using common software, a personal computer, and a color printer, you
can create your own greeting cards, birthday invitations, holiday
letters, postcards, and much more! Have fun preparing cards to send
to others!
Price: $70
Instructor: Margaret Giles
8 years and up, July 6-10, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED Advanced Drawing
This class is geared toward students who wish to develop their
drawing skills in one particular area. Pencils, colored pencils,
pen, and charcoal will be the materials used throughout this class.
Each day the instructor will demonstrate and assist students with a
specific technique. Time will then be allowed for students to
concentrate on their favorite medium and artwork.
Price: $70
Instructor: Tami Hritzay
12 years and up, July 6-10, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Presque Isle Field Studies
NEW
This class is the perfect mix of academics and fun. This "new"
program based out of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC)
combines classroom and field studies, including water quality
analysis, beach sediments, discovery labs, kayaking in lagoons,
fishing in ponds, boating on the bay, biking and hiking the trails.
What more could you ask for? Come join the fun!
Please note that this is a full-day class that
meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents are asked to
drop-off and pick-up their children at the Tom Ridge Environmental
Center on Presque Isle State Park, Erie. Transportation from
Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn State Behrend staff
member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: D. Bradford Boughton
10-14 years, July 13-17, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED Show Me the Money
(see
computer access accounts)
This class will utilize the Junior Achievement (JA) and Erie
Times-News In Education (NIE) outreach programs to educate,
encourage, and actively involve students in making smart decisions
about investing, saving, and managing money for a successful
financial future. Students will participate in exciting hands-on
activities, talk with community leaders, play interactive money
computer games, and receive prizes for participation. They’ll also
take home an interactive computer program and newsletter with
directions for completing an online career assessment. In addition,
students will participate in a live Credit Card Game Show, presented
by Penn State Behrend’s Center for Credit and Consumer Research (CCCR).
Play, learn, and win prizes!
Price: $70
Instructor: Junior Achievement of Erie County
10 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Acting for the Stage 2
Join us in fun comedic skits and group scenes. These activities will
help you to develop the skills needed to play diverse roles and
classic characters. From warm-ups to character building, this class
will teach you what every great actor needs to know in a fun and
entertaining way. The class will culminate in a performance piece
during the last thirty minutes of Friday’s class.
Price: $70
Instructor: Steve O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Computer Programming with C++
NEW
C++ is an object-oriented programming language that most people say
is the best language for creating tight and fast programs. C++ is
also the language of choice for writing device drivers. In this
class, students will learn the basic building blocks of C++ object
oriented programming using Visual Studio .NET 2003. Students must
have completed at least a pre-algebra course (algebra preferred).
Price: $95
Instructor: Amber Wildfire
12 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, mornings
CANCELLED World Music Drumming
Using the exciting drumming traditions of West Africa, students will
build important listening skills as they engage in this hands-on
drumming experience. They will also learn about African culture
through maps, other native instruments, vocabulary, and song lyrics.
As a culmination of their experience, students will end their week
with a performance.
Price: $70
Instructor: Elaine Crandall
10 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Archery As Related to Native America
Students will work through the steps of building a bow, bow strings,
and arrows (complete with turkey feathers). Discover the
fundamentals and history of archery.
Price: $70
Instructor: Tim Lucas
12 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Guitar: For the Beginner
Take a week-long tour of the greatest instrument of our time! We’ll
learn a basic chord vocabulary and a bit about composition. So grab
your “axes” and come on down! PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS MUST HAVE
THEIR OWN ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH ALL SIX STRINGS TO PARTICIPATE IN
THIS CLASS.
Price: $70
Instructor: Stephen Maynard
10 years and up, July 13-17, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Presque Isle Field Studies
NEW
This class is the perfect mix of academics and fun. This "new"
program based out of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC)
combines classroom and field studies, including water quality
analysis, beach sediments, discovery labs, kayaking in lagoons,
fishing in ponds, boating on the bay, biking and hiking the trails.
What more could you ask for? Come join the fun!
Please note that this is a full-day class that
meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents are asked to
drop-off and pick-up their children at the Tom Ridge Environmental
Center on Presque Isle State Park, Erie. Transportation from
Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn State Behrend staff
member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: D. Bradford Boughton
10-14 years, July 20-24, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED Op-Amp Camp
Don’t know anything about electronics, but want to learn? It’s an
exciting field–one that’s especially important in today’s world. And
one of the most interesting electronic devices in use today is the
operational amplifier. Op-amps are small integrated circuits that
can be used to perform a large number of tasks. They not only
amplify signals, but also measure quantities of everything from
temperature and pressure to sound intensity. You will find op-amps
in CD and MP3 players, aircraft autopilot systems, and rocketry. The
op-amp is also widely used to control motor speed, as in your car’s
cruise control. Join us in the engineering labs as we build our own
circuits and investigate the many uses of the op-amp. This is
definitely a hands-on class, but it also requires an understanding
of basic mathematics and an interest in learning more about
electronics.
Price: $95
Instructor: Tom Hemminger
12 years and up, July 20-24, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Star Wars and the Roman Empire
Whether a film critic or a history buff, this class is for you.
You’ll discover the history behind Star Wars and its creator, George
Lucas. Learn how the plot of Star Wars mimics real-life history in
Rome roughly 2,000 years ago. This class will recognize and discuss
the huge impact this film had in the world not only in the late
1970s but also upon its return as another huge hit in the 1990s.
Join us as we delve into history, and may the force be with you!
Please note that Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire attire is
optional!
Price: $70
Instructor: Dan Quiggle
10 years and up, July 20-24, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Golf: Beginner Level 2
Young golfers with some experience will have a chance to concentrate
on swing and short-game skills improvement. Golf clubs are NOT
provided and must be brought by the participant. A driver or fairway
wood, a putter, a pitching wedge, and a 5-, 7-, and 9-iron are
recommended. This is an outdoor class, so don’t forget your
sunscreen!
Price: $70
Instructor: Jon Sedelmyer
8 years and up, July 20-24, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Digital Electronics
NEW
Have you ever wondered how a kitchen timer works or the LED lights
used on items around the house? Digital circuits can be assembled in
very simple ways, almost like Tinker-Toys. With simple circuits
called chips the enthusiast can build timers, counters, motor
controllers, and many other things. Digital circuits are at the
heart of your computer, MP3 player, and all video game players. It
is likely that you use something with digital circuitry every day.
Join us for this hands-on class that requires only your imagination
and an interest in learning.
Price: $95
Instructor: Tom Hemminger
12 years and up, July 20-24, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED Golf: Intermediate
This is the class for boys and girls who can hold their own on a
golf course, but want to continue improving their skills. Golf clubs
are NOT provided and must be brought by the participant. A driver or
fairway wood, a putter, a pitching wedge, and a 5-, 7-, and 9-iron
are recommended, as is sunscreen.
Price: $75
Instructor: Jon Sedelmyer
10 years and up, July 20-24, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Scrap. . . Stamp and More
NEW
Come join us for a fun-filled week of scrapbooking, stamping, and
more. Learn creative techniques while creating keepsakes that will
last a lifetime.
Price: $70
Instructor: Melissa Weismiller
All Ages, July 20-24, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Summer Sailing at the BCMS
Learn to sail one of BCMS’s sailboats on beautiful Presque Isle Bay!
Learn to hoist the mainsail, trim a jib and take a turn at the helm
as you experience the fun and excitement of sailing. Other areas of
instruction include knot tying, meteorology, basic boating safety
and beginning navigation and nomenclature. All boating safety rules
will be adhered to. Please note that this is a
full-day class that meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents
are asked to drop-off and pick-up their children at the Bayfront
Center for Maritime Studies at 40 Holland Street, Erie.
Transportation from Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn
State Behrend staff member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: Rich Eisenberg and the BCMS staff
10 years and up, July 27-31, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED/FULL Beaded and Beach Glass Jewelry Making
(see
computer access accounts)
Come journey with us to the lake, where we’ll collect colorful beach
glass gems. We will then explore the jewelry-making process while
creating our own unique pieces from an assortment of choices using
beads, beach glass, and other materials. We will also learn what it
takes to be a successful crafter as we discover how to display and
market our creations.
Price: $75
Instructor: Margaret Giles
10 years and up, July 27-31, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Photoshop Fun
(see
computer access accounts)
This class will familiarize students with Adobe Photoshop by
allowing then to create puns, metaphors, plays on words, and more
through the use of graphics and image editing.
Price: $70
Instructor: Lisa Wagner
10 years and up, July 27-31, 2009, mornings
CLOSED/FULL Stained Glass Mosaic
Design and create your own mosaic! Students will learn the history
and techniques of mosaic art, then create their own mosaic artwork
using stained glass and ceramic tile.
Price: $70
Instructor: Barbara Nodes-Nakoski
10 years and up, July 27-31, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED Improv
Have you seen ”Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Can you come up with
creative one-liners or stories? If so, this class is for you. Join
us as we play some of the same fun games and improv exercises that
they use on the ABC show. These games will help build your ability
to think fast whether you are on stage or in the school yard. This
class will culminate in a performance modeled after the hit Friday
Night Improv put on each week by and for Penn State Behrend
students.
Price: $70
Instructor: Steve O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 27-31, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Summer Sailing at the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
Learn to sail one of BCMS’s sailboats on beautiful Presque Isle Bay!
Learn to hoist the mainsail, trim a jib and take a turn at the helm
as you experience the fun and excitement of sailing. Other areas of
instruction include knot tying, meteorology, basic boating safety
and beginning navigation and nomenclature. All boating safety rules
will be adhered to. Please note that this is a
full-day class that meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents
are asked to drop-off and pick-up their children at the Bayfront
Center for Maritime Studies at 40 Holland Street, Erie.
Transportation from Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn
State Behrend staff member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: Rich Eisenberg and the BCMS staff
10 years and up, August 3-7, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CANCELLED Guitar: An Intro to the Major Scale
Past the beginner stage? Know all your basic chords? Know some of
your favorite songs? Ever wonder how those songs you love were made?
Ready to write some of your own songs and learn what scales can do
for you and how they work? Let's spend a week together and unlock
some of music's biggest secrets! Grab your stringed friend
(electric, acoustic or bass, no amp needed) and get rockin'! Ideal
for people with a year or more of playing experience.
Price: $70
Instructor: Stephen Maynard
12 years and up, August 3-7, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Web Pages and Java Script
NEW
Learn how to write basic programs using JavaScript, a language that
you use to make interactive Web pages. You can also make games,
forms, and more! Join the fun while learning to program in this
powerful language.
Price: $95
Instructor: Amber Wildfire
12 years and up, August 3-7, 2009, mornings
CLOSED Watercolor and Acrylics Fundamentals
NEW
In this two-part class, students will spend the first half of the
week working with watercolors. While practicing basic and advanced
techniques students will review which supplies are necessary and
best for the desired results. Students will then shift to working
with acrylics.
Price: $70
Instructor: Tami Hritzay
12 years and up, August 3-7, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED When the Whole World Was at War
Are you a history buff? Did your grandparents or great-grandparents
live through World War II? Join us as we travel back in time to
examine this profound period in history. We’ll examine the risks,
the “what ifs,” and the major players—Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston
Churchill, Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. We'll research Nazi
propaganda, the Holocaust, and weapons of mass destruction. You'll
have an opportunity to voice your opinion during class debate. We'll
even build our own plane and hold our own mock trial!
Price: $70
Instructor: Dan Quiggle
10 years and up, August 3-7, 2009, afternoons
CLOSED/FULL Summer Sailing at the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
Learn to sail one of BCMS’s sailboats on beautiful Presque Isle Bay!
Learn to hoist the mainsail, trim a jib and take a turn at the helm
as you experience the fun and excitement of sailing. Other areas of
instruction include knot tying, meteorology, basic boating safety
and beginning navigation and nomenclature. All boating safety rules
will be adhered to. Please note that this is a
full-day class that meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Parents
are asked to drop-off and pick-up their children at the Bayfront
Center for Maritime Studies at 40 Holland Street, Erie.
Transportation from Penn State Behrend will not be provided. A Penn
State Behrend staff member will be on location.
Price: $140
Instructor: Rich Eisenberg and the BCMS staff
10 years and up, August 10-14, 2009, All Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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