2008 Class Schedule and Fees
All Classes are listed by date and time.
| 12 YEARS AND UP |
We're having a blast!
There is still time to join us for the following classes:
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, a
putter, and a 3-, 5-, and 9-iron are recommended, as is sunscreen.
Price: $70
Instructor: Jon Sedelmyer
10 years and up, July 21-25, mornings
CLOSED - Internet Encyclopedia: Research in the 21st Century
NEW
(see computer access accounts)
Gone are the days of outdated encyclopedias. The Internet is the new
way to research everything from the great wars to your favorite
sports teams and entertainment stars.
Price: $70
Instructor: Nick Renaud
10 years and up, July 21-25, mornings
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 Achievment of Erie County
10 years and up, July 21-25, mornings
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, July 21-25, mornings
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, a putter,
and a 3-, 5-, 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 21-25, afternoons
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 21-25, afternoons
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 21-25, afternoons
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, July 21-25, afternoons
CLOSED
Summer Sailing at the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
NEW
Learn to sail one of the BCMS’s yachts 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 nomenclature, knot tying, meteorology,
environmental science, basic boating safety and beginning
navigation. 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 BCMS 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 28 - August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Card Sharks
NEW
Playing cards are inexpensive, portable, and a great way to
reconnect with family. Learn to play several games like Euchre,
Pitch, Solitaire and more. Hours of fun with friends.
Price: $70
Instructor: Nick Renaud
10 years and up, July 28 - August 1, mornings
Dance to the Music
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 Kosin O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 28 - August 1, mornings
CLOSED Guitar: An Intro to the Major Scale
NEW
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, July 28 - August 1, mornings
Travel with Technology
NEW
(see computer access accounts)
Students will be in charge of developing fliers, brochures,
newsletters, and other promotional documents for a vacation spot of
their choice using Microsoft Office software.
Price: $70
Instructor: Lisa Wagner
10 years and up, July 28 - August 1, mornings
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: Julie Kosin O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 28 - August 1, afternoons
Crafts from the Beach
NEW
If you love the thrill of looking for Lake Erie beach glass you’re
sure to enjoy a week spent making beach glass crafts, driftwood
windchimes, greeting cards, shadow boxes, bookmarks, ornaments, and
more. We’ll learn the history of Lake Erie beach glass, where it may
have come from, and the best places to hunt for it. Then we’ll head
to the beach to search for glass of our own.
Price: $75
Instructor: Margaret Giles
10 years and up, July 28 - August 1, afternoons
First Impressions-Career Development
NEW
(see computer access accounts)
First Impressions will teach students essential career development
skills through job searching, resume writing, job application, and
interview activities. Here students will learn the importance of
first impressions!
Price: $70
Instructor: Lisa Wagner
12 years and up, July 28 - August 1, afternoons
CLOSED Summer Sailing at the Bayfront Center for Maritime Studies
NEW
Learn to sail one of the BCMS’s yachts 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 nomenclature, knot tying, meteorology,
environmental science, basic boating safety and beginning
navigation. 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
BCMS 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 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bird Watching and Identification
NEW
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, August 4-8, mornings
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, August 4-8, mornings
Knitting for the Beginner
Learn the basic terms and techniques of knitting while creating
squares and rectangles that will be used in a team service project.
We will experiment with various yarns and patterns to also create
bookmarks, dish cloths, scarves, and slippers.
Price: $70
Instructor: Joni Blackman
8 years and up, August 4-8, mornings
Making Macro Molecules
Join us as we explore the world of plastic engineering! Students
will enter the world of polymer synthesis and create their very own
unique, giant molecular species. This will be a hands-on class
involving fabrication of super-bounce balls, fun putty, artificial
spider webs, and other synthetic materials. Students will not only
learn how to make these materials, but also how they are fashioned
into useful everyday items. This class is conducted under the
supervision of the world-class plastics engineering technology
program at Penn State Behrend.
Price: $95
Instructor: Brian Young
12 years and up, August 4-8, mornings
Beaded and Beach Glass Jewelry Making
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, August 4-8, afternoons
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: Julie Kosin O'Donnell
10 years and up, August 4-8, afternoons
CLOSED World Music Drumming
NEW
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, August 4-8, afternoons
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EXPIRED 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: Tammy Hritzay
12 years and up, June 9-13, mornings
EXPIRED 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, June 9-13, mornings
EXPIRED 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 9-13, mornings
EXPIRED Photoshop Fun
NEW
(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, June 9-13, afternoons
EXPIRED - 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, June 9-13, afternoons
EXPIRED
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 9-13, afternoons
EXPIRED Mural Painting: A Community Art Project
NEW
During this class students will create a 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: Tammy Hritzay
12 years and up, June 16-20, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EXPIRED 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, a putter, and 3-, 5-,
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 16-20, mornings
EXPIRED 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, June 16-20, mornings
EXPIRED Beaded and Beach Glass Jewelry Making
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 16-20, afternoons
EXPIRED
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 23-27, mornings
EXPIRED World Music Drumming
NEW
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, June 23-27, mornings
EXPIRED Babysitting Basics
(see computer access accounts)
This class is an introductory course for babysitting. Students will
learn to make business arrangements with 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 23-27, afternoons
EXPIRED 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, June 23-27, afternoons
EXPIRED Origami and Clay Art
NEW
Recycling paper into mobiles is a lifting sight. Students will use
origami to create art while recycling discarded items. Using air-dry
clay, students will journey back to ancient times to create art
forms reflecting that era. Then, stepping forward, students will
take a look at the 21st century and create intriguing
environmentally friendly art.
Price: $70
Instructor: Tammy Hritzay
12 years and up, June 23-27, afternoons
EXPIRED 3R Extreme Challenge
NEW
Looking for extra cash? Then gather up those aluminum cans and come
join the 3R Extreme Challenge. As students learn to Reduce, Reuse,
and Recycle, they will see how they can make a difference
individually and throughout their community. Students will create
Earth friendly craft projects, learn to make their own recycled
paper, and participate in a community service project. Sturdy shoes
and socks are required. No sandals are permitted
Price: $75
Instructor: Meredith Meyer
10 years and up, July 14 -18, mornings
EXPIRED Beaded and Beach Glass Jewelry Making
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 14 -18, mornings
EXPIRED Guitar: An Intro to the Major Scale
NEW
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, July 14 -18, mornings
EXPIRED 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: Julie Kosin O'Donnell
10 years and up, July 14 -18, afternoons
EXPIRED 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 14 -18, afternoons
EXPIRED Babysitting Basics
(see computer access accounts)
This class is an introductory course for babysitting. Students will
learn to make business arrangements with parents, their 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: Mary Flowers
10 years and up, July 14 -18, afternoons
EXPIRED Games Galore
Teamwork, social skills, creativity, and logical thinking…you’ll
need all of these to win in this class. From carrying water balloons
in your mouth to building castles out of Popsicle sticks, this class
is creative fun! There will be many challenges both inside and
outside the classroom as we learn the art of “playing nice.”
Price: $70
Instructor: Erin Wright Pollifrone
10 years and up, July 14 -18, afternoons