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Summer Excursions in Learning includes:• The Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth• Junior Culinary Institute• Technology Camps• Adventures in Leadership• Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato

These are Manchester Community College programs offered through the Division of Continuing Education.

Excursions Mission Statement:To provide enrichment for gifted, talented and/or

high-achieving students by engaging them in active, authentic learning experiences.

Cover design adapted from copy by Mirielle Ma

Summer Excursions student in 2011

EXCURSIONS IN LEARNING

General Information .........................................................19

• Technology Camps ........................................................3

• Junior Culinary Institute ...............................................4

Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato ......................4

• Adventures in Leadership .............................................5

• Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth Course Listings ...........................................................6

Summer Academy Course Descriptions ................7-11

Instructors’ Biographies ...................................... 12-13

• Campus Map ...............................................................17

• Scholarships ................................................................19

Registration Forms: School Component Form ...............................................14

Health & Safety Form ............................................. 15-16

Registration Form ..........................................................18

Cover design and catalog layout by Valerie Scott

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Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to Summer Excursions in Learning 2012! We are pleased to offer many expanded programs in July and several new classes in August.

For starters, there are some changes in our July programs. Junior Culinary Camp has been renamed: “The Junior Culinary Institute” and has been expanded to include two levels of instruction. There are two sessions of an introductory level (Junior Culinary Institute I) and one session of an advanced level (Junior Culinary Institute II: Advanced). Also by popular demand, we have created a culinary workshop for younger students (grades 2-4) called “Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato!” In this workshop, students will learn how to create ice cream, sherbet, gelato and sorbet from scratch! They’ll also create many of their own sundae toppings such as caramel sauce, hot fudge, and homemade waffle cones.

Also in July, Technology Camp I returns with its ever popular “Lego Robotics” and “Explorations in Aerodynamics.” Technology Camp II offers two brand new courses this year: “Going Green with Technology” and “Magnetic Levitation and Hovercraft.” In addition to all these programs offered in July, we have also added a second session to “Adventures in Leadership.”

August brings along our two-week academic enrichment program for gifted, talented and high-achieving students. This portion of our programming has been renamed: “The Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth.” This summer, the academy offers 31 courses to choose from; 11 are brand new!

Also be on the lookout for new enrichment courses coming this fall. Be sure to check out our updated website: www.mcc.commnet.edu/continuing/excursions and find our fan page on facebook “MCC Excursions in Learning.”

We hope that you will join us for another summer full of exciting educational experiences, friendships and new discoveries!

See you at Excursions!

Carleigh Cappetta MCC Coordinator of Youth Programs

Information 860-512-2804 3 Registration Fax 860-512-2801

For students completing Grades 5-8 during the 2011-2012 academic year.July 9 -13 and July 16 -20

TECHNOLOGY CAMPS

Technology Camp IJuly 9 -13Lego Robotics

How does a robot move? Does it sense what is going on around it and react? Does it know what it’s going to do from the beginning? Let’s explore the fascinating field of robotics. Students will learn about different sensors. We will have a hands-on experience with all aspects of robotics and teams will design, build and program a robot out of Legos® to perform certain tasks. Teams will compete to see which robot can successfully complete the most tasks.Instructor: Jesse Wilkinson

Explorations in AerodynamicsRockets, gliders, hot air balloons—ever wonder how they get off the ground? During this class you will explore, design and fly rockets, paper airplanes, balsa gliders and hot air balloons. Test different airplane designs so you can observe how minor folds and adjustments change flight patterns. Explore how different design modifications impact rocket flight characteristics as you launch both paper rockets and bottle rockets. Witness how changes in envelope volume increase the payload capacity as you fly a hot air balloon. All this and more will keep students looking to the sky!Instructor: Gregory Kane

Section A: Lego Robotics in the a.m./Aerodynamics in the p.m. CRN #20222 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/9-7/13, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B141 Fee: $210

Section B: Aerodynamics in the a.m./Lego Robotics in the p.m. CRN #20224 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/9-7/13, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC A142 Fee: $210

Technology Camp IIJuly 16 -20

NEW Going Green with TechnologyAre you interested in learning how technology can help our

environment? Explore engineering and green technology as we learn how they can improve our natural environment. You’ll learn about the future of construction and automobile design. In this hands-on class students will build and test solar racers, create a variety of different wind mills, and explore geothermal and clean energies. Let’s go green! Instructor: Behn Sikora

NEW Magnetic Levitation and HovercraftEver hear of a vehicle that runs on a track but has no wheels?

Ever see a vehicle that can run as well on water as it does on land? Well here is your chance. Students will be exploring Magnetic Levitation “Mag Lev” and Hovercraft vehicles, designing one of their own and building it. While these models are small versions of the real vehicles, the full size hovercraft and mag lev vehicles are being used around the world. These represent some of the means of transportation that are embracing green technologies. Join us to learn more about what the future has in store! Instructor: Gregory Kane

Section A: Going Green with Technology in the a.m./Magnetic Levitation and Hovercraft in p.m. CRN #20223 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/16-7/20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC A142 Fee: $210

Section B: Magnetic Levitation and Hovercraft in a.m./Going Green with Technology in the p.m. CRN #20290 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/16-7/20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B219 Fee: $210

Bring a non-refrigerated lunch. Beverages may be purchased in the cafeteria.

The tuition fee for both technology camps is subsidized by a grant from the College of Technology.

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JUNIOR CULINARY INSTITUTE

Junior Culinary Institute I2 Sessions: July 9-13 or July 16-20

Attention junior chefs! Join us in MCC’s professional kitchens to cook up delicious dishes. Prepare picture perfect vegetables—healthy kebabs, sculptures and garnishes. Try puffy popcorn balls, pretzels, salt-dough creatures and grilled pizzas with homemade sauce, loaded with cheese and vegetables. Perfect your skills with imaginative “animal cakes,” fruit smoothies and pot stickers. The prodigies of Junior Culinary Camp 2012 will please parents and guests with a delicious feast for parents and families at our final day. No Prerequisite.Instructor: Chef Rachael LaPorte Kitchen Assistant: Chef Darcel Carter

Two Identical Sessions:Section A: CRN #20218 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/9-7/13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $340

Section B: CRN #20219 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/16-7/20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $340

Junior Culinary Institute II: Advanced Study1 Session: July 23-27

Take your culinary skills to the next level! In this class we will be working with mother sauces, emulsified dressing, breakfast cookery, desserts and advanced cooking techniques. You will also learn how “tongue mapping” can increase your knowledge of seasonings and flavorings. Every day we will have a theory lesson on the topic of the day, create the food and have lunch! At the end of the session invite your parents to a sit down dinner where you the chef create and serve the meal! Prerequisite: Junior Culinary Camp or Junior Culinary Institute I.Instructor: Chef Rachael LaPorte Kitchen Assistant: Chef Darcel Carter

CRN #20220 5 sessions, Monday-Friday, 7/23-7/27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $360

Bring a non-refrigerated lunch. Beverages may be purchased in the cafeteria.

For students completing Grades 5-8 during the 2011-2012 academic year

Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato!Grades 2-4: July 6 or 7 • Grades 5-8: July 14

Class 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Ice Cream Party 4-4:30 p.m. Join us to create different types of homemade ice cream! We’ll be making French and American style ice cream, sorbet, sherbet and granite, and learning about the difference between them all. Students will also make their own edible bowls, homemade waffle cones and toppings such as caramel sauce, hot fudge, marshmallow and whipped topping. Parents – join us from 4-4:30 p.m. for an ice cream party to sample all of the amazing treats we created all day! Make sure to bring containers and a cooler to bring home samples of everyone’s creations! Students please pack a lunch and drink. No Prerequisite.Instructor: Chef Rachael LaPorte, Kitchen Assistant: Chef Darcel Carter

For Grades 2-4 Two Identical Sessions:

CRN #20620 1 session, Friday, 7/6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $80 CRN #20621 1 session, Saturday, 7/7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $80

For Grades 5-8CRN #20622 1 session, Saturday, 7/14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP213 Fee: $80

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ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP

Adventures in LeadershipToday’s world needs great leaders! What does it take to be one? Come find out by spending a week with us on the Manchester Ropes Challenge Course for an unforgettable experience. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills through a series of fun, challenging adventure activities that will change your life forever! With a focus on safety first, participants will join with others to overcome group challenges while pushing their personal limits. The course is run by highly-trained, experienced Ropes Course Facilitators and professional educators and coaches that know how to awaken that inner leader within you! Instructors: Scott Goldsmith and Michael Kakalow

Two identical sessions: Section A: CRN #20225 5 sessions, 7/16-7/20, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP203 & Veterans’ Memorial Park Fee: $275

Section B: CRN #20226 5 sessions, 7/23-7/27, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP203 & Veterans’ Memorial Park Fee: $275

For students completing Grades 5-8 during the 2011-2012 academic yearJuly 16-20 Section A

or July 23-27 Section B

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LIST OF COURSES: SUMMER ACADEMY FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH

AUGUST 6-17, 2012

Courses are listed by grade level and by time (morning or afternoon). Grade level refers to the grade completed in 2011-2012.

SUMMER ACADEMY FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH OFFERS PRE AND POST PROGRAM CARE

For students completing Grades K-8 during the 2011-2012 academic year

AM à la Carte Bring in some of your favorite books or your Nintendo DS, or play supervised board games and/or activities. Try your hand at arts and crafts activities. CRN #20227 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 8-9 a.m. MCC Bldg. AST C201 Fee: $60 Instructor: Linda Armstrong

PM à la CarteBring in some of your favorite books or your Nintendo DS or play supervised board games. Try your hand at arts and crafts activities or just chill out. You may want to bring a snack and a drink to enjoy at the end of the day.CRN #20228 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 4-5 p.m. MCC Bldg. AST C201 Fee: $60 Instructor: Excursions in Learning staff

MORNING CLASSES 9 A.M.-NOON

AFTERNOON CLASSES 1-4 P.M.

PRIMARY GRADESAnimals, Animals, Animals! (Grades K-2)Build Your Designs… Test Your Creations (Grades K-2)Exploring Art through Nature (Grades K-2)

ELEMENTARY GRADESThe Violent World of Plants (Grades 2-4) Big Adventures, Crazy Challenges! (Grades 3-5)Devouring Books! (Grades 3-5)Exploring Animal Science (Grades 3-5)+ - x Got Math x - +? (Grades 3-5)Poetry Café (Grades 3-5)Computer Creations (Grades 4-6)

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADESAdvanced Ceramics (Grades 5-8)Running Your Own Business (Grades 5-8)MCC Junior Jazz Ensemble (Grades 5-8)Computer Animation (Grades 6-8)Diving in with NautilusLive II (Grades 6-8) Lights, Camera, Action! (Grades 6-8) Web Design (Grades 6-8)

PRIMARY GRADESMath in the Real World (Grades K-2)Ooey Gooey Science and Art (Grades K-2)Things that Go Bump in the Night (Grades K-2)

ELEMENTARY GRADESCrafting Clay (Grades 2-4)Design Your Own Comic Book (Grades 3-5)Math Mysteries (Grades 3-5)Diving in with NautilusLive I (Grades 3-5)Watercolors and Printmaking (Grades 3-5)Science Safari (Grades 4-6)

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADESAn “Ologist” a Day! (Grades 6-8)Computer Game Design (Grades 6-8) Digital Photography (Grades 6-8) iP.O.D.S.: Presenting Observations & Discoveries in Science (Grades 6-8)Stop Animation (Grades 6-8)

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Primary GradesMorning • 9 a.m.–noon

Animals, Animals, Animals! (Grades K-2)Learn about animals in our homes, in the wild, and in the workplace. Do you know how to take care of pets? Did you know that some animals have jobs? Ever wonder about the creatures lurking in your backyard? Are there any endangered animals in our area? We’ll learn all about these interesting topics and more! Get ready for two power-packed weeks with games, simulations, projects, hikes, and a chance to hear from people who work with animals from all around our community (and meet some of the animals too)! Nature and animal lovers, this class is for you!CRN #20229 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP136 Fee: $275 Instructor: Samantha Cyr

Build Your Designs ... Test Your Creations (Grades K-2)Do you love to build things? Would you like to design and test your own inventions? How about building an eco-friendly, Native American home like a wigwam? Challenge yourself to create a nest for an egg to sit in before it’s dropped from a second story. Discover how a hot-air balloon can soar through the sky. Explore many other project ideas while recycling unusual building materials. If you’re a creative builder, this course is for you! CRN #20230 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LOWE L240 Fee: $275 Instructors: Jodi Clare and Claudine Polochanin

Exploring Art through Nature (Grades K-2)Explore the nature of art through poems, drawings, paintings, stories, creative movement and sound effects. Much of our time each day will be spent outdoors looking for feathers, pebbles, special leaves and sticks, and much more. This class is a balance of physical activities, such as tree tag and nature hikes, and quiet times, such as sponge painting to mimic clouds and building bird houses out of sticks. Emphasis is on developing observational skills, artistic expression and an appreciation of nature. This fusion of body, mind and the arts will have us moving, feeling and creating. Join us!CRN #20245 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP215 Fee: $275 Instructor: Amy Burris

Primary GradesAfternoon • 1– 4 p.m.

NEW Ooey Gooey Science and Art (Grades K-2)Get messy with science experiments and art projects! We

will make crystal creations, do some black magic with a black magic marker, and get a little messy doing pop art outside! We will put together different ooey gooey recipes for our sensory stations and even use different materials to paint with, like Legos®, cars, marbles…even our bodies! Students will create experiments to explore how and why science reactions happen. Join us – explore the use of new materials, strengthen your fine motor skills and have fun learning!CRN #20231 10 sessions, Monday-Fridays, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP136 Fee: $275 Instructor: Samantha Cyr

Things that Go Bump in the Night! (Grades K-2)Meet the unique denizens of the insect world, up close and personal. Examine some “masters of deception” and “agents of destruction.” Learn about the survival techniques of the only creatures on earth that are in direct competition with humans. Explore the miniature world of insects in the great outdoors of MCC. Record personal findings in your own field guide to the bountiful world of bugs. Become a bug gourmet; details to follow. “Collect” yourselves for our insect-o-rama on the final day of class.CRN #20232 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP138 Fee: $275 Instructor: Winthrop Ford

NEW Math in the Real World (Grades K-2)In this course, our young mathematicians will be exploring the

various uses of math in their everyday lives. Students will be engaged in all areas of math, from measuring the height of objects around the room to conducting a shape scavenger hunt. Each day will also focus on a different piece of literature, followed by the exploration of math in the book. Then, students will discover practical applications of math in their world. Even young children will recognize that you can’t go a day without math! CRN #20255 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP137 Fee: $275 Instructor: Jennifer DeRagon

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Elementary Grades

Morning • 9 a.m.–noon

The Violent World of Plants (Grades 2-4)Strangle, smother, stab and poison! Uncover a plant world ripe with these techniques of destruction. You’ll discover the secret weapons of extermination hidden under the guise of the peaceful New England woodlands, the sun-baked Arizona deserts, and the damp, lush world of the Amazon Rainforest. Learn how animals are forced to adapt to a world of constantly evolving plant weaponry. Create your own “super plant” equipped with its own unique arsenal of weapons for survival.CRN #20247 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP142 Fee: $275 Instructor: Winthrop Ford

+ - x Got Math x - +? (Grades 3-5)Join a math archeological expedition to sharpen your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. Discover the secrets of Athenian mathematics as you travel through Ancient Greece. The internet and math literature will be your guides as you discover how to manipulate different shapes and search for answers from the past. So, anyone know who Pythagoras is?!CRN #20246 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B219 Fee: $275 Instructor: Theresa McKeown

NEW Poetry Café (Grades 3-5)Do you like words, writing, reading or performing? Join us!

In this class students will explore poetry in many different ways. They will get to read some of the work of great poets and discover how they used words to convey imagery and meaning. Students will use poems, nature and the world around them to inspire their own words and poems. Be brave and explore performance poetry like slam and rap. At the final class, we will read and perform our own works at “The Poetry Café.”CRN #20260 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B214 Fee: $275 Instructor: Carole Dibble

NEW Devouring Books! (Grades 3-5)In this course, students will be creating delicious food and

reading terrific texts! We’re looking for enthusiastic readers and culinary wizards! Students will be reading a variety of chapter books, poetry, magazines, picture books and biographies, and then making foods found in these books. For example, green eggs are perfect with a Dr. Seuss author study, and food from other cultures will be prepared based on Cinderella stories from around the world. Join us for this creative adventure!CRN #20252 10 sessions Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B125 Fee: $275 Instructor: Jennifer DeRagon

NEW Exploring Animal Science (Grades 3-5)In this class, students will explore the behavior, habitat and

anatomy of a variety of different animals. Recreate authentic animal tracks, learn how to read animal body language, even learn about animal training techniques. There will also be a few special guests! If you’re excited about animal science and possible careers in animal science – then this is the class for you!CRN #20249 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP216 Fee: $275 Instructor: Ashley Pereira

NEW Big Adventures, Crazy Challenges! (Grades 3-5)Come on an adventure! Battle the forces of nature, bend the

laws of physics, make your own languages, and create new artwork! In this class, students will learn math, science, communication, cooperation, leadership, and creativity skills as they work on individual and group challenges. The campus will be our classroom as we work together to solve puzzles, apply classroom knowledge to real-world activities, and explore learning new ways!CRN #20258 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP203 Fee: $275 Instructor: Rich Storrs

Computer Creations (Grades 4-6)Unlock your computer creativity using the power of Microsoft Office. Combine pictures and text in Microsoft Word to make a greeting card, brochure, and poster. Create an interactive quiz show in Microsoft PowerPoint on a topic of interest to you. Design your own newsletter in Microsoft Publisher. Use Microsoft Excel to create colorful graphs as you explore survey results and measure the nutritional content of a fast food meal.CRN #20233 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B220 Fee: $275 Instructor: Thomas Ebersold

SUMMER ACADEMY FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH:EXCURSIONS IN LEARNING CLASSES



Elementary GradesAfternoon • 1– 4 p.m.

Crafting Clay (Grades 2-4)Create lifetime treasures while having fun. We’ll learn how to coil, pinch, roll slabs and sculpt clay, all while creating colorful fish, critter bowls, mobiles and more. Bring a smock and come prepared to explore the magic of clay. The tuition for this course is $305 and includes a materials fee.CRN #20234 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. AST D130 & AST D131 Fee: $305 (includes materials) Instructor: Janine Turgeon

Design Your Own Comic Book (Grades 3-5)Use words and pictures to illustrate your own stories and jokes. “Draw” on your experiences to create characters. Use a sketchbook to develop drawing and cartooning skills including how to draw expressive faces and action figures. Bring in your favorite comic books for class discussion and to generate ideas about a plot. Leave with an original, first edition comic book.CRN #20248 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP215 Fee: $275 Instructor: Amy Burris

NEW Watercolor and Printmaking! (Grades 3-5)Learn about two very different artistic mediums in this two

week art course—painting with watercolors and printmaking! First, come and create stunning works of art using beginner printmaking techniques. Students will learn to apply ink and paint onto interesting textures and surfaces to create colorful masterpieces. Then explore the beauty of watercolor media and techniques. Learn step by step skills to enhance your skills as young painters. Learn about brushes, paint and paper, how to mix and apply paint, exciting tricks and techniques; all in a non-stressful, fun environment. Students will create several finished paintings, while getting a good feel for a unique and enjoyable medium.CRN #20619 10 sessions, Saturday, 8/6-8/17, 1- 4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP202 Fee: $275 Instructor: Lisa Argenta

NEW Diving in with NautilusLive I (Grades 3-5)Participate live in the ocean exploration of Dr. Robert Ballard

and his ship “RV Nautilus” as they investigate the underwater world of the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Using a direct link with the ship (online), students will interact with scientists as they solve the puzzles of the underwater world. Each day, a new topic will be explored by the students. Some topics include: underwater temperature and pressure, ROV’s and how they explore the depths, ocean currents and tides. We will also learn about mapping the ocean bottom, tectonic forces, and marine animals. Every day is a unique adventure!CRN #20250 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP220 Fee: $275 Instructor: Ed Argenta

NEW Math Mysteries (Grades 3-5)Are you the Sherlock Holmes of math? Do you like to

investigate and solve math mysteries? In this class we will have puzzles to solve and challenges to meet. We will use problem solving and creative thinking to work our way through the mysterious world of math. You will have a chance to create some of your own puzzles and play with numbers in different ways. So come join us for some marvelous, mysterious, math! CRN #20261 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B214 Fee: $275 Instructor: Carole Dibble

Science Safari (Grades 4-6)Explore the wondrous world of science with this scintillating sampler of hands-on experiments from chemistry, physics, and earth science. Uncover the secrets of the chemical world around you, using ordinary substances you can find at home. Experiment with balloons to see which makes the fastest racer along a string track. Discover what happens when you make a hovercraft from an ordinary compact disc. Go inside the world beneath your feet as you scratch and smash rocks to identify and classify them.CRN #20235 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. AST C107 Fee: $275 Instructor: Thomas Ebersold



Middle School Grades Morning • 9 a.m.–noon

Advanced Ceramics (Grades 5-8)Explore your inner creativity. This class will build upon previous hand building techniques such as slab construction, pinch pots and sculpting learned in Claytime and Clay Creations classes. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing and building upon these techniques to create individualized projects. We’ll begin by creating African masks, concentrating on interesting textures and mixed media decorations. We’ll also create projects with an emphasis on slip painting techniques such as sgraffito. Students will receive individualized guidance in creating a project of their choice. Bring a smock or old shirt to wear. The tuition for this course is $305 and includes a materials fee. Open to students who have taken ceramics or with permission from the instructor.CRN #20240 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. AST D131 Fee: $305 (includes materials) Instructor: Janine Turgeon

Running Your Own Business (Grades 5-8)Investigate the ins-and-outs of starting, maintaining, and building your own business. Engage in hands-on activities, such as planning, manufacturing, selling, and accounting for a class-designed product. Create a product, develop a business and marketing strategy, sell the product, keep financial records of earned income and, hopefully, distribute your profits to your stockholders. Explore the exciting world of our free-market economy.CRN #20618 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP139 Fee: $275 Instructor: Jim Griffin

Lights, Camera, Action! (Grades 6-8)Participate in all the action of a real, live video production studio using MCC’s state-of-the-art facilities. As a member of the student production crew, you will create a commercial, news story, interview, movie trailer and more! Learn to write a script, draw a story board and master the basic operations of a digital camcorder. Explore creative camera angles, special shooting techniques and advanced computer editing software as you create informational and entertaining videos that you will be able to share with family and friends. CRN #20236 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B218 Fee: $275 Instructor: Behn Sikora

NEW Diving in with NautilusLive II (Grades 6-8)Participate live in the ocean exploration of Dr. Robert Ballard

and his ship “RV Nautilus” as they investigate the underwater world of the Black and Mediterranean Seas. Using a direct link with the ship (online), students will interact with scientists as they solve the puzzles of the underwater world. Each day, a new topic will be explored by the students. Some topics include: underwater temperature and pressure, ROV’s and how they explore the depths, ocean currents and tides. We will also learn about mapping the ocean bottom, tectonic forces, and marine animals. Every day is a unique adventure!CRN #20251 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. GPA GP220 Fee: $275 Instructor: Ed Argenta

MCC Junior Jazz Ensemble (Grades 5-8)Do you enjoy listening to jazz music? Do you have the desire to learn how to improvise and play a variety of jazz styles? If you have at least two years of experience on any brass or woodwind instrument, as well as piano or drum set, then you’re ready for the MCC Junior Jazz Band. Together, we will listen to and perform jazz classics in a variety of styles, learn the art of improvisation, compose our own blues tune, and have a great time. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your new skills and talent during a concert performance on the last day of class.CRN #20237 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. V2 V127 Fee: $275 Instructor: Tony Susi

Computer Animation (Grades 6-8)Create web animations on your PC with the Flash software package. Learn the basics of putting words and pictures into motion, then “move on.” Challenge your creativity as you hone your Flash skills. Bring a CD-R to burn so you can share a “flash” back to enjoy with family and friends. Basic computer skills are helpful.CRN #20254 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. AST D211 Fee: $275 Instructor: Richard Hoyer

Web Design (Grades 6-8)What makes a website interesting and exciting? How can you make it interactive? Learn to use links and hyperlinks, then import and edit graphics including icons and logos. Make your site more sophisticated by using rollover graphics, flash text, java scripting and style sheets. Post your new site to the internet. Students will need a USB flash drive (at least 2GB) to save your work and a Google gmail account. Please bring your gmail account sign-in information to class. You will be using Google sites for the main project. CRN #20253 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 9 a.m.-noon MCC Bldg. LRC B221 Fee: $275 Instructor: Chris Buonacquisto



Middle School GradesAfternoon • 1– 4 p.m.

NEW An “Ologist” a Day! (Grades 6-8)Are you interested in a career in science but not sure which

discipline is right for you? In this class, you will have the chance to explore the vast world of science by becoming a different “-ologist” each day! Track and protect endangered species as a wildlife biologist, make your own brain as a neurologist, create a yummy DNA molecule as a geneticist, and more! You will also use forensic science and criminology skills to solve a mystery in a simulated crime scene! CRN #20257 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. GPA GP216 Fee: $275 Instructor: Ashley Pereira

Computer Game Design (Grades 6-8)Hone your GameMaker skills to create challenging, interactive games on this internet-based site. Brainstorm, brainstorm, brainstorm! Compile a host of clever techniques that you will adapt to design, create and test your gaming ideas. Each participant will explain the objectives of his/her favorite game, and then pilot it with other class members before the final launch. LET’S GAME! Bring a flash drive to save your work.CRN #20288 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B221 Fee: $275 Instructor: Chris Buonacquisto

NEW Stop-Animation! (Grades 6-8)Have you ever wanted to see your toys come to life? In this

class, you will learn how to create a story using stop-motion animation. We’ll use computer software and cameras to bring action figures, LEGOs, and play dough to life. All you need is your imagination. As a team you’ll create a story, build your characters, film them frame-by-frame, and then add special effects and music to make the ultimate animated movie.CRN #20241 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B218 Fee: $275 Instructor: Behn Sikora

NEW iP.O.D.S. – Presenting Observations and Discoveries in Science (Grades 6-8)

This is an iPod-based course that will teach students to look more carefully at the natural world and to utilize technology as a tool for presenting their findings. Participants will discover the world around them through direct observation as well as online research. Their experiences will be enhanced by a variety of techno-tools such as cameras, microscopes, and online applications. Students will be taught how to educate others through the development of a professional podcast presentation that is worthy of their teacher’s attention!CRN #20242 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. LRC B207 Fee: $275 Instructor: Marjorie Porter

Digital Photography (Grades 6-8)So you already know how to use your digital camera. Take the next step; refine your skills and learn different techniques used by professional photographers. Discover new applications in Adobe PhotoShop like collages and composite images. Make a slide show and create a soundtrack with Garageband software. Share your projects in Google Groups, Flickr or Picasa Web albums. Combine your technical and artistic talents to travel beyond the basics of digital photography. CRN #20256 10 sessions, Monday-Friday, 8/6-8/17, 1-4 p.m. MCC Bldg. AST D211 Fee: $275 Instructor: Richard Hoyer

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Ed Argenta is currently a Teacher Consultant with the Connecticut Geographic Alliance and a Nautilus Educator with the Sea Research Foundation. He is a retired public school teacher, having taught Science at Vernon Center Middle School for many years before becoming the Science Department Head at Rockville High School where he taught Marine Science, Environmental Science, and Biology. He joins Excursions with his class, “Diving in with NautilusLive I and II.”

Lisa Argenta is currently an Art Educator at Bolton High School where she teaches many course in the visual arts. She is CT certified K-12 and has over 10 years of teaching experience. Lisa will be teaching Watercolor and Printmaking!

Linda Armstrong, a mother of two enthusiastic Excursions’ teaching assistants, returns to Summer Excursions for her tenth year. She now works as a University Assistant at Eastern Connecticut State University’s J. Eugene Smith Library. She is a Library Assistant for the Bolton Public Schools. She will be supervising “A.M. à la Carte.”

Chris Buonacquisto currently teaches media and television production at Odyssey Community School. He is CT certified in Technology Education K-12, and has 11 years of teaching experience. He returns with “Web Design” and “Computer Game Design.”

Amy Burris earned B.A. degrees in Art and French before gaining her teacher certification. She has taught abroad, and in area schools since 1993. She returns with “Exploring Art through Nature” and “Design Your Own Comic Book.”

Jodi Clare earned a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education at Central Connecticut State University. A kindergarten teacher in Manchester, she returns to Excursions with her colleague Claudine Polochanin to co-teach “Build Your Designs … Test Your Creations.”

Samantha Cyr is currently a teacher of the Hearing Impaired for Bloomfield Public Schools. She has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Deaf Education and Aural Habilitation from the University of Hartford. She has experience teaching grades K-5. She returns with “Animals, Animals, Animals,” and “Ooey Gooey Science and Art.”

Jennifer DeRagon is an enthusiastic 5th grade teacher at Nathan Hale Elementary School in Manchester. She holds a master’s degree in Special Education from St. Joseph’s College and recently graduated from the University of Connecticut with a 6th year diploma in Curriculum and Instruction. Jen loves working with kids of all ages, motivating students so they become invested in learning by helping them engage in higher level, real-world problems. In addition to teaching, Jen tutors students from kindergarten through high school, teaches hip-hop at Manchester School of Dance Arts, and coaches the Nathan Hale Math Olympiads team. She joins Excursions with “Devouring Books” and “Math in the Real World.”

Carole Dibble is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with more than 13 years’ experience working with students. She enjoys reading, writing, and attending sports events like baseball games and track meets. She co-authored the book 100 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities for Young Children. She joins Excursions with “Poetry Café” and “Math Mysteries.”

Thomas Ebersold has a sixth year degree in Gifted and Talented Education from the University of Connecticut, and a sixth-year degree in Reading from Southern Connecticut State University. He has been a TAG teacher for eight years and is entering his ninth year as an Excursions instructor. He will be teaching “Computer Creations” and “Science Safari.”

Winthrop Ford earned an M.S. in Science and is known as the “Bug Man” to many school children throughout Connecticut. He has been a consultant, team leader and guest speaker in many public school enrichment programs. His passion for science and engaging teaching style, have captivated young and old audiences alike. An avid collector, he has had the privilege of having two insect species named after him. He returns to teach “Things that Go Bump in the Night” and “The Violent World of Plants.”

Scott Goldsmith is a school psychologist who enjoys facilitating leadership and adventure programs for children. He looks forward to promoting leadership and problem-solving skills with his colleague Michael Kakalow in the one-week “Adventures in Leadership.”

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Sharon FitzHenry (Stage Makeup)Behn Sikora (Robots Rule!)Jodi Clare, Ryan Glista (TA), Claudine Polochanin

(Build Your Designs… Test Your Creations!)


MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Jim Griffin worked in the insurance industry for many years before earning his Master’s in Education and beginning a second career as a teacher. He taught in the gifted and talented program at Lebanon Elementary School where he won an award as the District Teacher of the Year. He teaches grades 2-5 in the gifted program at Somers Elementary School. He returns to Excursions with the popular “Running Your Own Business.”

Richard Hoyer earned an M.A. in Educational Media and Television. He is a fine art, portrait and location photographer who has had more than 20 years of fun and profit in the photo world. His work is exhibited regularly at galleries around the State. An instructor at MCC, he returns to Excursions with an animation course “Computer Animation,” and “Digital Photography.”

Michael Kakalow has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a master’s degree in Sports Management. He’s taught Physical Education and Health in the Manchester public school system for 12 years. In addition to teaching, Michael enjoys coaching middle and high school sports and has been a ropes facilitator for over six years. He joins his colleague, Scott Goldmith, in the one-week “Adventures in Leadership.”

Gregory Kane earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Technology Education. Before becoming a Consultant for the Connecticut Department of Education for grades K-12, he taught in the Manchester Public Schools. Currently a faculty member at Central Connecticut State University, he shares an ongoing interest in robotics with students through participation in the VEX Robotics competitions. He will be teaching “Technology Camp I: Explorations of Aerodynamics” and “Technology Camp II: Magnetic Levatation and Hovercraft.”

Rachael LaPorte is a graduate of Johnson and Wales (Culinary Arts) and Central CT State University (Education). She has traveled across the country working as a chef in various styles of cooking. Having decided that teaching was her vocation, she returned to her alma mater, Windham Technical High School to teach Culinary Arts. She will be teaching “Junior Culinary Institute I and II” and “Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato.”

Theresa McKeown teaches gifted and talented students in West Hartford’s QUEST Program. An elementary school teacher in Math Quest, she also engages students in creative problem-solving exercises such as those she uses in “x-+ Got Math +-x ?”.

Ashley Pereira is currently completing her master’s degree in Secondary Education Biology at Eastern CT State University. She is also a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Animal Science. Ashley has been involved in a wide range of activities with young children including Mad Science, 4-H programs, and summer camps, and has a great interest in all kinds of science. She will be teaching “An ‘Ologist’ a Day” and “Exploring Animal Science.”

Claudine Polochanin earned a B.A. in Social Work and then an M.Ed. A teacher in the Manchester school system, she was nominated for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award. She joins her colleague, Jodi Clare, in “Build Your Designs … Test Your Creations.”

Marjorie Porter is a “highly qualified” science teacher, committed to supporting the development of innovative learning environments. She has participated in many technology-based professional development programs and has embraced the use of technology as a teaching and learning tool. She joins Excursions to teach our innovative class: “iP.O.D.S.– Presenting Observations and Discovers in Science.”

Behn Sikora is a Technology Education teacher at Silas Deane Middle School. He has a B.S. in Technology Education and master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Central CT State University. Mr. Sikora teaches Engineering, Electronics and Technology at SDMS and Robotics at Wethersfield High School. Mr. Sikora will be teaching “Technology Camp II: Going Green with Technology,” “Stop-Animation!” and “Lights, Camera, Action!”

Rich Storrs is a middle school Social Studies teacher in East Hampton. He has his 6th year degree in Educational Leadership and is certified to teach grades 7-12. Mr. Storrs has 15 years of classroom teaching and outdoor education experience. He is creative and innovative about cross-curricular activities and interested in new ways to learn and teach. He joins Excursions with his “Big Adventures, Crazy Challenges!”

Tony Susi earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Music Education. He is presently the Band Director at Captain Nathan Hale Middle School in Coventry. He has served as a guest clinician for several State Jazz Bands, festivals and conferences. He returns with “MCC Junior Jazz Ensemble.”

Janine Turgeon holds a master’s degree in Ceramics. She has taught ceramics to children of all ages at the Farmington Valley Arts Center and the after-school program in Marlborough, CT. A professional ceramics artist, she has exhibited in several arts centers around the State. She returns with “Crafting Clay” and “Advanced Ceramics.”

Jesse Wilkinson earned a B.S. in Technology Education and is a middle school technology teacher in South Windsor. An avid model builder since first grade, he continues his interest in technology as an advisor to both the FIRST Robotics Team and the FIRST Lego® League. He returns with “Technology Camp I: Lego Robotics.”

MEET OUR COORDINATORCarleigh Cappetta is a CT certified teacher in elementary education grades K-6 and theatre arts grades K-12. She has taught grades pre-K, K, second and fifth, as well as three years experience as a K-12 Theatre Teacher. Carleigh was a teacher and administrator for the Hartford Stage Company as their Education Associate for Community Based Programs, as well as the Youth Director for their production of A Christmas Carol in 2008 and 2009. She was also the founder and director of The Cow Town Players, a teen summer theatre troupe in North Branford.


2012 SCHOOL COMPONENT FORM REQUIRED FOR SUMMER ACADEMY FOR GIFTED AND TALENTED YOUTH ONLY

Required for ALL new and returning students enrolling in the Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. Please give this form to your school teacher, counselor or principal to answer the following questions.

About our program: Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth is a two-week enrichment program for gifted, talented and/or high achieving students who have completed grades K-8. Your recommendation helps us to assess a student’s potential for success in this program. Please complete this form in a timely fashion and return it to the parent to be submitted as part of the registration packet.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carleigh Cappetta at 860-512-2804

Student’s Name ________________________________________________________________ Grade _________ Date _____________________

School Personnel Completing Form _________________________________________________________________________________________

Position/Title ____________________________________________Work Email ________________________ Work Phone __________________

School Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Is or has the applicant been involved in a gifted and talented program in the school district? ■ Y ■ N ■ No formal gifted program in our district

If yes, name of program ___________________________________________________________________________________________2. We strive for the best possible match of student to course. In what subject areas does this child show strength?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Please assess the child’s performance/potential for participation in the three-hour classes held over a two-week, Mon-Fri. period. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Area Above Average Superior Other Explain (use separate paper if needed)AbilityFocusMotivation

Excursions in LearningChildren's Program


Manchester Community College



Please return this form to: Excursions in Learning Manchester Community College Great Path MS #16 P.O. Box 1046 Manchester, CT 06045-1046

(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)

This student is: Never Rarely Sometimes Frequently Always

Kind and considerate to othersRespectfulMotivated to complete tasks givenFollows instructionShows level of creativityAble to focus on the task at hand

4. What other information about this student should the Excursions in Learning Program consider? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Person Completing Form


STUDENT INFORMATIONName: Last _______________________________________________________First __________________________________ Middle Initial ____

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________________________________________Home Email ___________________________________________

Date of Birth ______________________________________________________ Male ■ Female ■

Class(es) AM _______________________________________________________________________ AM á La Carte ________________________ PM _______________________________________________________________________ PM á La Carte ________________________

2012 Health and Safety InformationPlease print clearly. Complete all information. Do not leave any blanks.

Nurse’s CopyTo ensure your child’s safety and supervision at all times, please complete this two-sided form. The student will not be admitted to class unless ALL information is complete. Failure to disclose this information may result in dismissal from the program without the possibility of a refund.

CONSENT FORMIn the unlikely event that reasonable attempts to contact me (the child’s parent/guardian) have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for the physician or dentist listed to arrange for emergency transportation and/or administer care; or in the event that the physician or dentist designated on this form is/are unavailable, I hereby give my consent for the staff nurse to arrange for emergency transportation and/or care, (using the information provided on this form)._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian Signature) Date Print Name

EMERGENCY CONTACTS 1st Contact:

Full Name _________________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________Phone (home) ______________________________________________Work _____________________________________________________Cell ______________________________________________________Relationship to student _______________________________________

EMERGENCY CONTACTS 2nd Contact:

Full Name _________________________________________________Address ___________________________________________________Phone (home) ______________________________________________Work _____________________________________________________Cell ______________________________________________________Relationship to student _______________________________________

MEDICAL INFORMATIONHospital Information

If a serious medical emergency occurs, if time allows, my preferred choice of treatment centers would be:

Hospital Name _____________________________________________Location __________________________________________________Phone_____________________________________________________

Physician Information Name _______________________________________________

Practice Name ________________________________________

Office Phone _________________________________________Dentist Information

Name _______________________________________________

Practice Name ________________________________________

Office Phone _________________________________________

Student Medical History (Please attach a copy of any facts concerning your child’s medical history if

additional space is needed. If none, please write “None.”)

• Date of Last Tetanus Shot______________________________________________________________________________________________• Condition(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________• Allergy(ies) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________• Medication(s) (If allergy or other medications need to be administered

during the Excursions program, please obtain a medical authorization and bring signed authorization and medication to nurse on the first day.)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________• Concerns (Including any other information/concerns that you want your

child’s teacher to know to set your child up for success.)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Excursions in Learning Health and Safety FormFor July and August Programs

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Excursions in Learning Health and Safety FormFor July and August Programs

SIGN-IN/SIGN-OUT PROCEDURES

PHOTO RELEASE

• Permission to walk (for students completing grades 6-8)

_______________________________ has my permission to walk to the agreed upon place _______________________ at the end of his/her class.

• Permission for older sibling to escort a younger sibling

_________________________________________ has my permission to escort my child, __________________________________ , to the agreed

upon place _____________________________________________________________________________ at the end of his/her class.

Authorization to ReleaseIn the event that I am unable to pick up my child from his/her class, I will notify the instructor or coordinator in advance (if possible) and authorize one of the following adults to sign him/her out. Identification will be required at time of pickup.

Full Name _________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

Phone (home) ______________________________________________

Work _____________________________________________________

Cell ______________________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________________

Full Name _________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________

Phone (home) ______________________________________________

Work _____________________________________________________

Cell ______________________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________________

Your child’s safety is our primary concern. All students must be signed in at the beginning of the day, and signed out at the end of their half or full day program by their parent or guardian. If you would like to give your child (grades 6-8) permission to walk and meet you at an assigned location on campus, please complete the form below.

STUDENT INFORMATIONName: Last _______________________________________________________First ___________________________________Middle Initial ___

Home Phone: ______________________________________________________Home Email ___________________________________________

Class(es) AM _______________________________________________________________________________ Include AM a la Carte if applicable PM _______________________________________________________________________________ Include PM a la Carte if applicable

Photo Release Policy: As part of our ongoing effort to promote the Excursions Program, we may take pictures of children involved in various learning activities. Do we have your permission to photograph your child during Excursions? Yes No

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian Signature) Date Print Name

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian Signature) Print Name Date

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Parent/Guardian Signature) Print Name Date

Name of student

Name of student

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MCC CAMPUS MAP

Community Garden

AST Arts, Sciences & Technology Center: Art Studios Auditorium Photography Labs

L Lowe Building: Academic Support Center Admissions/Registrar Athletics/Fitness Center Bookstore Campus Police Cashier Culinary Arts Center

LRC Learning Resource Center: Computer Science Labs Continuing Education Educational Technology Services Health Career Labs Library

GPA Great Path Academy: Art Studio Community Commons Kitchen Lab

V Village: Buildings V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6

All buildings have ramps to provide easy access for people with disabilities. There are also designated parking spaces for people with disabilities.

The Coordinator of Youth Program’s office is located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) B147, in the Continuing Education Division. Please email [email protected] for office hours.

For more detailed maps, check out our web site: www.mcc.commnet.edu/about/directions.php

BRAND NEW THIS FALL! October – December

Enrichment Classes for Grades K-8Culinary Arts, Science, Math, Art,

Technology and more!


2012 Excursions in Learning Registration Form Date _______________

Office Use Only ______________________ Regis. _____________________ Conf. ______________________ Receipt # ___________________

Banner ID _____________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________

Choices 1 or 2

CRN # SUMMER ACADEMY A.M. CLASSESAUGUST 6-17 $275

Choices 1 or 2

CRN # SUMMER ACADEMY P.M. CLASSESAUGUST 6-17 $275

20229 Animals, Animals, Animals! 20255 Math in the Real World

20230 Build Your Designs… Test Your Creations 20231 Ooey Gooey Science and Art

20245 Exploring Art Through Nature 20232 Things that Go Bump in the Night

20258 Big Adventures, Crazy Challenges! 20234 Crafting Clay ($305)

20233 Computer Creations 20248 Design Your Own Comic Book

20252 Devouring Books! 20261 Math Mysteries

20249 Exploring Animal Science 20250 Diving in with NautilusLive I

20246 + - x Got Math x - +? 20235 Science Safari

20260 Poetry Café 20257 An “Ologist” a Day!

20247 The Violent World of Plants 20288 Computer Game Design

20240 Advanced Ceramics ($305) 20256 Digital Photography

20254 Computer Animation 20242 i.P.O.D.S.

20251 Diving in with NautilusLive II 20241 Stop-Animation!

20236 Lights, Camera, Action! 20619 Watercolor and Printmaking

20237 MCC Junior Jazz Ensemble

20618 Running Your Own Business 20227 A.M. à la Carte (K-8) $60 no discount

20253 Web Design 20228 P.M. à la Carte (K-8) $60 no discount

CHECK HERE CULINARY INSTITUTE GRADES 5-8 CHECK HERE CULINARY INSTITUTE $80

7/9-7/13 20218 Jr Culinary Institute I - Section A ($340) 7/6 20620 Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato (Grades 2-4)

7/16-7/20 20219 Jr Culinary Institute I - Section B ($340) 7/7 20621 Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato (Grades 2-4)

7/23-7/27 20220 Jr Culinary Institute II: Advanced ($360) 7/14 20622 Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato (Grades 5-8)

CHECK HERE ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP GRADES 5-8 $275 CHECK HERE ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP GRADES 5-8 $275

7/16-7/20 20225 Adventures in Leadership - Section A 7/23-7/27 20226 Adventures in Leadership - Section B

CHECK HERE TECHNOLOGY CAMP I GRADES 5-8 $210 CHECK HERE TECHNOLOGY CAMP II GRADES 5-8 $210

7/9-7/13 20222 Tech Camp I: Lego Robotics/Aerodynamics 7/16-7/20 20223 Tech Camp II: Green Tech/Mag Lev and Hovercraft

7/9-7/13 20224 Tech Camp I: Aerodynamics/Lego Robotics 7/16-7/20 20290 Tech Camp II: Mag Lev and Hovercraft/Green Tech

Student’s name _____________________________________________________________________________________ Nickname ___________

Home address (street) _____________________________________________________(City/State) ___________________ (zip) ______________Are you a new Summer Excursions student? ❑ Yes ❑ No Banner ID# (if known) _____________ ❑ Male ❑ Female Birth date ___________Grade (11/12 year) __________ Age _____ Parents’ names __________________________________ Home phone_________________________Mother’s Email ____________________________ Mother’s work phone _____________________ Mother’s Cell phone # ____________________Father’s Email ______________________________ Father’s work phone _____________________ Father’s Cell phone # _____________________

(last) (first) (M.I.)

❑ Check/money order # _______________enclosed. I authorize the use of my ❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa ❑ Discover Cardcardholder name (print) _______________________________________ cardholder signature _________________________________________credit card # _______________________________________________________________________ exp. date (month/year) _________________cardholder address _______________________________________________ cardholder phone number (W) _______________(H) _____________

check if you are: ❑ applying for a scholarship (for August classes only) see page 19 ❑ an Excursions instructor ❑ parent volunteer

Have you included?___ Payment___ Health & Safety Form

(both sides)___ Completed Registration

Form___ School Component

Form (August only)___ T-Shirt size

Make checks payable to MCC.Mail to:Excursions in LearningManchester Community CollegeGreat Path MS #16P.O. Box 1046Manchester, CT 06045-1046

Reminder: All August class fees are $275 except for clay classes which are $305.

Total Fees Enclosed: _______________

TUITION DISCOUNT OPTIONSSAVE $15 PER CLASS

8/6–8/17 ONLY(See page 19.)

CHOOSE 1 OPTION ONLY ________ EARLY REGISTRATION (postmarked by 5/1) ________ 2ND CHILD Attach the (name) _________________ 1st child’s registration

Summer Excursions Student T-Shirt Size (check one)

Child Size ____small (6-8) ____medium (10-12) ____ large (14-16)

Adult Size ____small (S) ____medium (M) ____large (L) ____extra large (XL)


GENERAL INFORMATION

Questions or for more information contact the coordinator, Carleigh Cappetta at 860-512-2804, [email protected]

or in person, MCC Building LRC, Room B147a

JULYJunior Culinary Institute I: (two identical sessions–Session A or B) $340Junior Culinary Institute II: Advanced .............................................. $360Making Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato ...................................................... $80Technology Camp I: Lego Robotics and Aerodynamics (two sections)... $210Technology Camp II: Green Technology and Magnetic Levitation and Hovercraft (two sections) ........................................................... $210Adventures in Leadership (two identical sessions – A & B) ............ $275

AUGUSTAcademy for Gifted and Talented Youth: two week program

August 6-17 Half-Day–1 course, 30 hours ............................................................ $275Full-Day–2 courses, 60 hours, 1 hour supervised lunch ................... $550Half-Day clay or ceramics class (includes materials fee) ................. $305AM à la Carte or PM à la Carte (two weeks) ..............................$60/each

Registration fee includes a program t-shirt

DISCOUNTS: (AUGUST ONLY)• Early Registration Discount – register before May 1, 2012,

and receive $15 off each course.• Multiple Sibling Discount – register two or more siblings

and receive $15 off each child’s course. • Registration forms must be submitted together.• You may only choose one of these discount options.• Discounts not applicable to AM à la Carte or PM à la Carte

SCHOLARSHIPS: (AUGUST ONLY)Need-based scholarships are available for students registering for the Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth in August. To apply please submit the following items postmarked by May 30, 2012:

• Competed registration forms (School Component, Health & Safety & Registration Form)

• A letter describing your needs and any extenuating circumstances that would help us to evaluate your financial situation.

• A copy of your 2011 IRS 1040 or W-2 Forms• If qualified, a copy of subsidized lunch program acceptance letter

(optional)Scholarship grants range from $100-$200. Parents will be notified of the balance due. Please send applications to the address above.

REGISTRATION FORMS• To register for July programs submit: Registration Form, Health &

Safety Form (two pages) and payment.• To register for August program submit: Registration Form, Health &

Safety Form (two pages), payment and School Component Form.All forms must be submitted together. Incomplete registration packets

will not be processed, nor will seats be reserved in the class.

4 WAYS TO REGISTER

1. Fax: 860-512-2801:Please preface with an email alert to coordinator (below) so she can confirm fax was received.

2. Email: [email protected]: Complete forms by hand, scan and email as a PDF.

3. Mail:Excursions Registration, MS #16Continuing Education – Manchester Community CollegeGreat Path, P.O. Box 1046Manchester, CT 06045-1046

4. Walk-in:The Coordinator of Youth Program’s office is located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) LRC B147a, in the Continuing Education Division. Please email [email protected] for office hours.

Please note that online and phone-in registrations are not available. Registrations will be confirmed by email.

REFUND POLICYIf your child cannot be accepted into the program, or their class is cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and your payment will be refunded in full.

Request a refund:All refund requests must be received by June 29, 2012 for

• Junior Culinary Institute• Technology Camp• Adventures in Leadership• Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato

All refund requests must be received by July 13, 2012 for• Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented YouthNO REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THESE DATES.

All refunds must be written and submitted by email, fax or mail (address & fax above). A $70 fee will be assessed for all refund requests received after June 18, 2012, for July Programs and July 2, 2012, for August program. Refunds are issued by the State Comptrollers’ Office and take approximately four-to-six weeks to process.

Student Expectations: Excursions students are expected to be kind and respectful, to always try their best, and to follow instructions. Our goal is to provide a safe, encouraging and nurturing learning environment for children to explore their academic and artistic passions.


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Summer Academy for Gifted and Talented YouthAugust 6-17, 2012

For students completing K–8 Two-week, in-depth

30-hour enrichment courses Morning, Afternoon or Full Day

Technology Camps I & IIJuly 9-13 and July 16-20

For students completing Grades 5-8

Junior Culinary InstituteJuly 9-13, July 16-20 & July 23-27


Make Your Own Ice Cream and Gelato!

For students completing Grades 2-4 July 6 or 7

For students completing Grades 5-8 July 14

Adventures in LeadershipJuly 16-20 or July 23-27


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2011 Academy of Gifted and Talented Youth in the Medical Boot Camp class

in the Excursions in Learning Children’s Programs

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