Post on 27-Aug-2018
K-2nd Grade Classes
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
7/10 – 7/14 7/17 – 7/21 7/24 – 7/28 7/31 – 8/4 8/7 – 8/11 8/14 – 8/18
England Colonial , USA Ireland France China Hawaii, USA
Track 1 Cooking
Course # 16143
Course # 16144
Course # 16145
Course # 16146
Course # 16147
Course # 16148
Karate Karate Karate Intro to Sports Intro to Sports Intro to Sports Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking
Everyday Art Everyday Art Everyday Art Ocean Explorers Ocean Explorers Ocean Explorers Track 2 LEGO Engineering
Course # 16161
Course # 16162
Course # 16163
Course # 16164
Course # 16165
Course # 16166
Spanish Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish Speaks Around the World Around the World Around the World
LEGO Engineering
LEGO Engineering
LEGO Engineering
LEGO Engineering
LEGO Engineering
LEGO Engineering
Budding Authors Budding Author Budding Authors Music Maestros Music Maestros Music Maestros
Track 3 Minecraft
Course # 16547
Course # 16548
Course # 16549
Course # 16550
Course # 16551
Course # 16552
Physics Hubbub Physics Hubbub Physics Hubbub Karate Karate Karate
Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft
Math Magicians Math Magicians Math Magicians Space Crusaders Space Crusaders Space Crusaders
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Arctic Ocean
PacificOcean
South America
North America
Africa
Europe
K-2nd Grade - Track and Additional Class Descriptions (classes are subject to change based on enrollment and weather) Cooking: Featuring International Flair! Students in this class will treat their tummies while they learn to measure ingredients, prepare fun foods and get to eat the delectable treats they create in class. Students will learn to prepare foods from the “Country of the week.” This year’s feature countries are England, Colonial, USA, Ireland, France, China, and Hawaii, USA.
LEGO Engineering Track: Come learn why LEGO is far more than just simple toy blocks. The Intro to LEGO Engineering course is designed to start students in the fundamentals of science, mathematics, and robotics with an integrated curriculum and hands-on projects. Students build and work with LEGO models to investigate fixed and movable pulleys, gears, and belt drives. (All LEGO kits are property of BCC and are not to be taken home at the end of a LEGO week)
Minecraft Track: By using Minecraft as a platform, we teach students how to build and design a friendly environment that teaches collaborative problem solving, programming, and getting along with others. Students will learn how to work together to accomplish weekly projects within the Minecraft world.
Around the World: Students will learn more than just geography as they venture to other parts of the world in search of new understandings about the art, language, and culture of that destination.
Everyday Art: Students will create art projects from ordinary items that people just walk past, while learning about famous artists. Students can expect to design leaf creatures and fire-breathing dragons just to name a couple!
Introduction to Sports: Students will explore different sports activities throughout week. Learn the important skills of being a great teammate and working together to accomplish big things!
Math Magicians: Students will learn, create, and participate in many math games to re-enforce familiar skills. Games will include board games, jeopardy, movement games, baseball, etc. We will also create a folder to record directions to new fun games so they can share and practice at home!
Ocean Explorers: Our student explorers learn about marine life, ecosystems, geology of the sea floor, and how our feature countries might utilize the oceans/waterways around them.
Karate: Discover the art of Karate while exploring how discipline, etiquette, and respect help build self-confidence.
Space Crusaders: C’mon Space Crusaders, hop aboard as we explore the sky! Enjoy learning about our planets, stars, moons, and just maybe, tonight you will identify a few constellations for yourself!
Budding Authors: In this class, students will get a chance to read and work with published authors stories, write their own original stories, and build scene/storyboards to go along with their originals. Spanish Speaks: There is no better time for a student to learn a language than when they are young. Here, students will be immersed in the Spanish language using direct instruction, practice, and games galore. Physics Hubbub: Using Newton’s law, students will learn Physics first hand, taking part in experiments such as egg drops and crashing cars just to name a couple! Music Maestros: Students will take part in an introductory music class, giving them exposure to different music genres, instruments and the foundations of proper singing and rhythm.
3-5
Grade Classes
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
7/10 – 7/14 7/17 – 7/21 7/24 – 7/28 7/31 – 8/4 8/7 – 8/11 8/14 – 8/18
England Colonial , USA Ireland France China Hawaii, USA
Track 1
Cooking
Course #
16149
Course #
16150
Course #
16151
Course #
16152
Course #
16153
Course #
16154
Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking
Cheerleading/
Karate
Cheerleading/
Karate
Cheerleading/
Karate
Music Evolution Music Evolution Music Evolution
Pioneers Pioneers Pioneers Intro to Sports Intro to Sports Intro to Sports
Track 2
LEGO
Engineering
Course #
16167
Course #
16168
Course #
16169
Course #
16170
Course #
16171
Course #
16172
LEGO
Engineering
LEGO
Engineering
LEGO
Engineering
LEGO Engineering LEGO Engineering LEGO Engineering
Math Masters Math Masters Math Masters Mad Scientist Mad Scientist Mad Scientist
Manga Mania Manga Mania Manga Mania Hip Hop Hip Hop Hip Hop
Track 3
Minecraft
Course #
16553
Course #
16554
Course #
16555
Course #
16556
Course #
16557
Course #
16558
Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft Minecraft
Fit and Flexible Fit and Flexible Fit and Flexible Karate Karate Karate
Brain Games Brain Games Brain Games Creative Writing Creative Writing Creative Writing
3rd – 5th Grade - Track and Additional Class Descriptions (classes are subject to change based on enrollment and weather)
Cooking: featuring International Flair! Students in this class will treat their tummies while they learn to measure ingredients, prepare fun foods and get to eat the
delectable treats they create in class. Students will learn to prepare foods from the “Country of the week.” This year’s feature countries are England, Colonial,
USA, Ireland, France, China, and Hawaii, USA.
LEGO Engineering Track: Come learn why LEGO is far more than just simple toy blocks. The Intro to LEGO Engineering course is designed to start students in
the fundamentals of science, mathematics, and robotics with an integrated curriculum and hands-on projects. Students build and work with LEGO models to
investigate fixed and movable pulleys, gears, and belt drives. (All LEGO kits are property of BCC and are not to be taken home at the end of a LEGO week)
Minecraft Track: By using Minecraft as a platform, we teach students how to build and design a friendly environment that teaches collaborative problem solving,
programming, and getting along with others. Students will learn how to work together to accomplish weekly projects within the Minecraft world.
Manga Mania: Students will use their artistic abilities to create graphic novels/comic strips.
Creative Writing: Students will take part in expressing their creativity through various writing forms. Students will have a chance to write original stories, poetry
and scripts, which they can share with their classmates.
Cheerleading: Have fun while learning basic cheers and cheer moves to rally your team.
Fit and Flexible: This class uses basic yoga principals and techniques to encourage healthy bodies and minds.
Hip Hop: Come learn the latest dance moves. Get exercise and have fun listening and moving to your favorite artists! A choreographed dance will be the final
outcome.
Introduction to Sports: Students will explore different sports activities throughout week. Learn the important skills of being a great teammate and working
together to accomplish big things!
Math Masters: Students will learn, create, and participate in many math games to re-enforce familiar skills. Games will include board games, jeopardy, movement
games, baseball, etc. Additionally, students take what they have learned to come up with their own math games.
Pioneers: Students will become pioneers as they look at forerunners from various frontiers—Aviation, Westward Expansion, and New World discoveries just to
mention a few.
Mad Scientists: Student will explore the world of science, engaging in topics of Earth & Space, Ecosystems, Energy, Matter, and Dynamics. Hands on
experiments will allow students first hand experiences.
Karate: Discover the art of Karate while exploring how discipline, etiquette, and respect help build self-confidence.
Brain Games: Students will use critical thinking skills to solve various types of puzzles and brainteasers. Students will be asked to create their own mind bending
challenges.
Music Evolution: In this class, students will gain further appreciation for the evolution of music and all of the major genres that influenced what we hear today,
while also learning basic guitar chords and singing technique.
6th
Grade
and up
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
7/10 – 7/14 7/17 – 7/21 7/24 – 7/28 7/31 – 8/4 8/7 – 8/11 8/14 – 8/18
England Colonial , USA Ireland France China Hawaii, USA
Track 1
Cooking
Course #
16155 Course #
16156 Course #
16157 Course #
16158 Course #
16159 Course #
16160
Tennis Tennis Tennis Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball
Be Safe! Be Safe! Be Safe! All the Worlds a
Stage!
All the Worlds a
Stage!
All the Worlds a
Stage!
Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking Cooking
Track 2
LEGO
Engineering
Course #
16173 Course #
16174 Course #
16175 Course #
16176 Course #
16177 Course #
16178
History Mania History Mania History Mania Basketball Basketball Basketball
Is That Code? Is That Code? Is That Code? Penny Pinchers Penny Pinchers Penny Pinchers
LEGO LEGO LEGO LEGO LEGO LEGO
Track 3
Minecraft
Course #
16559
Course #
16560
Course #
16561
Course #
16562
Course #
16563
Course #
16564
Basketball Basketball Basketball Soccer Soccer Soccer
“Get your
newspaper here!”
“Get your
newspaper here!”
“Get your
newspaper here!”
Drawing &
Painting
Drawing &
Painting
Drawing & Painting
Minecraft
Minecraft
Minecraft
Minecraft
Minecraft
Minecraft
6th Grade an Up - Track and Additional Class Descriptions (classes are subject to change based on enrollment and weather)
Cooking: Featuring International Flair! Students in this class will treat their tummies while they learn to measure ingredients, prepare fun foods and get to eat the
delectable treats they create in class. Students will learn to prepare foods from the “Country of the week.” This year’s feature countries are England, Colonial,
USA, Ireland, France, China, and Hawaii, USA.
LEGO Engineering Track: Come learn why LEGO is far more than just simple toy blocks. The Intro to LEGO Engineering course is designed to start students in
the fundamentals of science, mathematics, and robotics with an integrated curriculum and hands-on projects. Students build and work with LEGO models to
investigate fixed and movable pulleys, gears, and belt drives. (All LEGO kits are property of BCC and are not to be taken home at the end of a LEGO week)
Minecraft Track: By using Minecraft as a platform, we teach students how to build and design a friendly environment that teaches collaborative problem solving,
programming, and getting along with others. Students will learn how to work together to accomplish weekly projects within the Minecraft world.
All the World’s a Stage: Student will use the art of theatre and drama to express themselves. Looking at famous stage productions and playwrights, students will
be asked to create their own mini play by the week’s end.
“Get your newspaper here!” In this class, students will become young journalist and learn the basics of newspaper writing and at the end of the week have their
own class paper.
Basketball: Sharpen your skills while playing fun basketball games. Learn the rules of the game while encouraging your team mates and learn how to work
together to achieve success.
Be Safe! Learn about topics to take care of yourself and others! Topics such as: basic first aid, caring for children younger than you, internet safety- including all
those apps and how to protect oneself from cyber bullies.
Penny Pincher: Have you ever heard the expression, money doesn’t grow on trees? In this, course students learn about basic financial strategies to save money,
manage a checking account, and learn how a credit card works. Basic job readiness skills will be introduced such as filling out online applications, basic interview
skills and what having a work ethic really means.
Is That Code? All those number and letter combinations seem like gibberish, but students will learn coding skills to create websites, games, etc.
History-Mania: In this class, students will play games the help history come alive. Topics will include government, world history, U.S. history, ancient
civilizations, etc.
Soccer: Goal! Students learn to work together as a team while learning the basics of the game.
Tennis: Work on learning the techniques and skills of tennis. You will be guided through expert instruction and challenging single and double games.
Volleyball: Learn the basics of the game all while having fun challenging yourself and your teammates.
Drawing & Painting: Students will gain the basic skills needed to paint and draw. If your child is an aspiring artist and already has a sketchbook full of designs,
no worries the teacher will push their artistic talents to the next level.
Information for Parents
Enrollment Eligibility
Children become eligible for Kids College at 5 years of age or who are entering
Kindergarten in the coming fall. If a student is within a year at either end of the
age range, it is left up to the parents' discretion to decide which age group their
child should be placed.
o For example, if your child will be going into third grade, the parent can
decide whether to enroll their child in the K-2 group or the 3-5 group.
Drop Off/Pick-up
Students are to be dropped off and picked up in the H building (parking lot
side.) Morning drop off begins at 8:30 a.m., classes start promptly at 9 a.m. Pick
up is at 4 p.m.
Should you need to pick up your child early:
o Please send an email to meaghan.rivet@bristolcc.edu or provide a note in
the morning signed only by an adult who is on the child’s pick up list.
Include what time and who will be picking the child up.
o We ask that all early pick-ups happen before 3:00p.m.
Student Health/Safety Forms
All health and safety forms, including student registrations are to be completed
online. If you do not have access to a computer and need to fill out a paper
copy, please let us know and we will mail copies to you. If you have further
questions, call us at 508.678.2811, ext. 3984.
The student health and safety online form is listed at the Kids College webpage,
www.bristolcc.edu/kidscollege.
o Students who do not have an emergency form on file by the first day of the
student’s session, will not be allowed to be dropped off, NO
EXCEPTIONS!
Refund Policy
Refunds will be given up to two weeks before your child’s session begins.
Only with a physician’s note will refunds be considered after the two week/start
deadline.
The college reserves the right to cancel any class not meeting minimum
enrollment requirements. Students registered in classes which are
canceled due to insufficient enrollment, will be contacted to propose a
track change first. If this is not a workable solution, a full refund will be
issued and participants will not be charged any processing fees.
What Your Child Should Bring to Kids College
Lunch or money to buy a lunch in the BCC cafeteria
A refillable water bottle
Two/three snacks
Please apply sunblock to your children before they leave home; our staff is
not permitted to apply sunblock to any child while attending Kids College.
What Your Child Can NOT Bring
Electronic gaming devices, iPads, tablets, cell phones, etc.
o We cannot be responsible for any electronic items during the day including
a student’s cell phone.
o Additionally, not all children participating may have permission to be
photographed, by leaving devices at home that have a camera; you help
us to ensure the safety of another student.
All students will be asked to put away any devices including phones during Kids
College hours. If a student does not comply, the staff will confiscate the item, a
parent or guardian may pick up the item from the Kids College office staff.
We strongly recommend that students leave toys/games etc. at home. We make
every effort to keep your student active and busy while they are with us and
cannot be responsible for personal items.
Inclement Weather
We make every effort to continue with activities as planned. However, safety always
comes first; there may be occasions that we are unable to be outside due to weather
conditions. In this circumstance, an indoor activity will take the place of the originally
scheduled class.
Cancelation Policy
In the event Kids College classes are canceled, announcements will be aired starting at
7 a.m. on several radio and television stations. You may also call the main number for
cancelations due to the weather at 508.678.2811.
Contacting Parents in the Event of Emergency
Members of the Bristol Community College community, including current
students, faculty and staff now have the ability to subscribe to BEEnotified,
BCC’s notification system. We strongly recommend signing up to BEEnotified
and opt in to notifications.
o BEEnotified is a powerful system designed to distribute emergency
information using a variety of methods including e-mail, voice, and text
messaging. For more information, contact Information Technology
Services at 508.678.2811, ext. 2134.
In the event that we need to dismiss children due to an emergency or
unavoidable event on campus (power outage, water break, etc.) students are
brought to the pick-up/drop off location while parents are notified.
o We take our responsibility to keep your child/children safe and accounted
for; please do not try to pick up your child/children from their classes.
o Once all parents are reached, we will follow normal pick-up procedures.
All students still need to be signed out by an adult listed on their pick up
list.