Kids’

College...............................................

Summer 2011

A Summer Enrichment Programfor all Kids Ages 5-15.

A partnership between Clarendon College and the City of Clarendon.

ClarendonC O L L E G E

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 2 

Enrolling: Early enrollment will occur on Saturday, March 26, 2011, in the Bairfield Activity Center at Clarendon College from 1 to 5 p.m. Regular enrollment can be done anytime at the Student Services Office (the east end of the Instructional Center) from May 16, 2011, until 3:00 p.m. the day before the class starts. Courses are reserved on a first-registered, first-paid basis, therefore, all fees must be paid and the medical/liability form must be filled out when registering. Students are at risk of being dropped from classes due to non-payment. To Add or Drop a Class: Parents must go the Student Services Office in the Instructional Center (ADMN) building to add or drop a class, no later than the day before the class starts. Safety: The safety of children is a primary concern of Kids’ College. Students must be escorted to and picked up promptly from the class location, each session. Drop-offs are not permitted for children under 10 years old. Medical and Liability Release: The Medical and Liability Release Form must be completed and signed by the student's parent or legal guardian for each child prior to the beginning of the student’s class or classes. Students without Medical Emergency/Liability Release forms will not be allowed to attend class. The emergency release is the last page of this packet. Classroom/Campus Conduct: Kids’ College students must meet program standards of good conduct and behavior while on Clarendon College campus and at every class meeting. This means courteous attention, good manners, and careful handling of the equipment being used. This is a college campus and college classes will be in session, thus, disruptive behavior is not allowed. Students must follow the instructions given them by the teacher or staff member. Failure to follow this code of conduct may result in dismissal from the workshop with no refund from the Kids’ College program. Parents are responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing any equipment that their child might damage or break, either intentionally or through reckless behavior. Questions: Please call 806-874-3571 if you have any questions or concerns.

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 3 

COURSES: Week of June 5 – 11

THEME: ARTS, CRAFTS, & MATH Arts & Crafts events could be messy, so dress appropriately.

Origami (KIDS 101) – Ages 9 to 15 – Monday, June 6, 9am to 11am – ADMN 106 Come learn about the traditional art of paper-folding, origami. You will learn to fold several fun creations to take home. Instructor: Linda Rowland Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Flight School (KIDS 102) – Ages 5 to 8 – Monday, June 6, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 OK…we’re talking about paper airplanes. We’ve researched award-winning plane designs. We’ll help you fold them and decorate them. We’ll learn to adjust our planes for distance, lift, and turns by flying them. Come fly the friendly halls of Clarendon College! Instructor: Russell Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Sculpture Class (KIDS 103) – Ages 5 to 10 – Tuesday, June 7, 9am to 11am & Wednesday, June 8, 11am to 12pm – ADMN 207 If you enjoy working with Play-Doh, you’ll love this class. On Tuesday, we will make fun sculptures using clay, so that your creations will be permanent. On Wednesday, we’ll come back and paint them. Instructors: Sharon Hannon & Scarlet Estlack – Min: 10 students – Limit: 20 students Fee: $10 Quick Math Tricks (KIDS 104) – Ages 9 to 15 – Tuesday, June 7, 9 am to 11 am – ADMN 207 Ever notice how some people can do math quickly in their heads? It could be that they know some tricks to make math easier. These tricks are especially useful if you plan to compete in the UIL Number Sense competitions. Our experienced Math UIL coach will share some secrets with you. Instructor: Linda Rowland Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Arts & Crafts (KIDS 105) – Ages 5 to 8 – Wednesday, June 8, 9am to 11am & Thursday, June 9, 9am to 11am – ADMN 106 Enjoy this hands-on art class where boys and girls will create crafty take home items. Instructor: Ashlee Estlack Min: 10 students Limit: 15 students Fee: $10 Quick Calculator Tricks (KIDS 106) – Ages 9 to 15 – Wednesday, June 8, 9am to 11am – ADMN 106 If you ever use a calculator at school, and especially if you plan to compete in UIL Calculator competition, you won’t want to miss this class. Our experienced Math UIL coach will share some secrets that will make your life easier and math faster. If you have a calculator, feel free to bring it. Instructor: Linda Rowland Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Build a Box Kite (KIDS 107) – Ages 9 to 15 – Thursday, June 9, 9am to 11am & 1pm to 2pm – ADMN 207 (in the afternoon, we’ll fly the kites by the college track) Flying kites is always fun, but wouldn’t it be neater to make your own box kite? In the morning, you will make a box kite. It will take a little while for the glue to set. You can take your kite home after the morning session, or you can return after a lunch break, and we’ll help you fly them! Instructor: Tex Buckhaults Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $10

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 4 

COURSES: Week of June 12 – 18

THEME: THE LIVING WORLD & SPORTS Sports events will be vigorous. Wear cool clothes and appropriate shoes.

Quit Bugging Me (KIDS 108) – Ages 5 to 12 – Monday, June 13, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Did you know there are more than one million species of bugs? We will learn how to identify the major types of bugs. Also, we’ll explore some of the amazing things bugs do to make our lives better! If you’re VERY brave, you can pet Mrs. Estlack’s rose hair tarantula! Instructor: Scarlet Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Leapin’ Lizards (KIDS 109) – Ages 5 to 12 – Tuesday, June 14, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Did you know that turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles are all reptiles? Learn some of the fascinating things that reptiles do. If you’re VERY brave, you can hold one of Mrs. Estlack’s yellow lined, plated lizards; Pancho and Lefty look forward to meeting you! Instructor: Scarlet Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Birds (KIDS 110) – Ages 5 to 12 – Wednesday, June 15, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 How amazing are birds? Come find out from our avian scientist! Learn about the adaptations that let birds fly. We’ll also talk about laying eggs. Get up close and personal with some pet bantam chickens. Instructor: Russell Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 The Furry Mammals (KIDS 111) – Ages 5 to 12 – Thursday, June 16, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 We’re living in the age of mammals. We’ll explore what makes mammals so successful and the various types of mammals. Instructor: Russell Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Little League Baseball Fundamentals (KIDS 112) – Ages 5 to 8 – Monday, June 13, 9am to 11am – College Softball Field Let our experienced T-Ball Coach give you some pointers on the basics of little league baseball. We won’t play a game, but will work on skills. If you have equipment (glove, bat, balls) please bring it! We look forward to meeting you at the ball park! Instructor: Caitlyn Christopher Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Throwing Footballs (KIDS 113) – Ages 9 to 12 – Tuesday, June 14, 9am to 11am – Clarendon HS Football Field Pick up some pointers on correct technique and developing accuracy with your throws in this course. Instructor: Johnny Gaines Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Shooting Hoops (KIDS 114) – Ages 5 to 15 – Thursday, June 16, 9am to 11am – Dawg House (CC gym) Learn the basics of correct basketball shooting from our shooting coach. Instructor: Josh Weatherred Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Kids’ College will take a one week break, from June 19 – June 25, for the FFA Leadership conference and Bulldog Days. See you after the break!

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 5 

COURSES: Week of June 26 – July 2

THEME: EARTH SCIENCE & RED CROSS CERTIFICATION Our Earth Science Courses could be messy, so dress appropriately.

Take Home a Pet Tornado (KIDS 115) – Ages 5 to 13 – Monday, June 27, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Did you know that meteorologists recently updated the scale that measures the strength of a tornado? We’ll explore this scale, watch some awesome videos, and cover safety protocol for living in tornado alley. Also, you will make a tornado in a bottle to take home. Instructor: Scarlet Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Erupt a Volcano (KIDS 116) – Ages 5 to 13 – Tuesday, June 28, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Get ready for a red-hot science experiment! A little bit of craftiness and chemistry can produce an erupting volcano. Your instructor will make a violently explosive volcano on the lawn. You’ll learn how to make a more controlled version that can go home with you! Instructor: Scarlet Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $10 Make an Ocean in a Bottle (KIDS 117) – Ages 5 to 13 – Wednesday, June 29, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Oceans in a bottle allow you to see energy travelling in waves. Make your own ocean in a bottle. You’ll decide what color the water will be & add your own decorations! Instructor: Russell Estlack Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $10 Build a Box Kite (KIDS 118) – Ages 5 to 8 – Thursday, June 30, 9am to 11am & 1pm to 2pm – ADMN 207 (in the afternoon, we’ll fly the kites by the college track) Flying kites is always fun, but wouldn’t it be neater to make your own box kite? In the morning, you will make a box kite. It will take a little while for the glue to set. You can take your kite home after the morning session, or you can return after a lunch break, and we’ll help you fly them! Instructor: Tex Buckhaults Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $10 Babysitter’s Training provided by American Red Cross (KIDS 119) – Ages 11 to 15 – Tuesday, June 28, 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4 pm – ADMN 106 One way to earn some spending money is babysitting. This certification will cover the care of children and infants, problem solving, safety for you and the children you babysit, and how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illness, and household accidents. Instructor: TBA Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $15 Home and Safety Training provided by American Red Cross (KIDS 120) – Ages 12 to 15 – Wednesday, June 29, 8am to 12pm & 1pm to 5 pm – ADMN 106 Participants will earn a First Aid & CPR certification. Students will learn first aid skills for treating a variety of injuries as well as how to manage sudden illness and medical emergencies. Participants will also learn how to perform CPR. Instructor: TBA Min: 6 students Limit: 32 students Fee: $20 Kids’ College will take a one week break for the July 4th holiday. See you after the break!

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 6 

COURSES: Week of July 10 – 16

THEME: VOCATION WEEK Our Food Production & Cacti Courses could be messy, so dress appropriately.

Pasta Production (KIDS 121) – Ages 5 to 8 – Monday, July 11, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Young chefs-in-training will learn how to mix, knead, roll out, and cut their own pasta noodles. You’ll bring them home, so your parents can come up with a fun pasta meal of your own! Instructor: Tex Buckhaults Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Learn to Cook Pancakes (KIDS 122) – Ages 5 to 8 – Tuesday, July 12, 9am to 11am – ADMN 207 Who doesn’t love hot pancakes in the morning? This course is designed to help young chefs gain confidence. Under close supervision, they will learn to mix and cook their own pancakes. Instructor: Tex Buckhaults Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Lights, Camera, Action (KIDS 123) – Ages 5 to 10 – Tuesday, July 12, 1pm to 3pm – HSFA Did you know that we turn our college theater into a movie theater? We will show the latest & greatest child-appropriate film we can get our hands on. We will also serve Kool Aid and freshly popped popcorn. Parents are free and encouraged to attend! Instructor: Bill Huey Min: 6 students Limit: 100 students Refreshment Fee: $3 Let’s Have a Tea Party (KIDS 124) – Ages 5 to 15 – Wednesday, July 13, 1pm to 3 pm and Thursday, July 14, 1pm to 3pm – ADMN 106 Students will participate in activities such as place setting, table etiquette, napkin folding, and decorative centerpieces. Proper etiquette (good table manners) will be covered. A tea party will be held on the second day at the college. Instructor: Andrea Stelting Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5

Cacti Garden of the World (KIDS 125) – Ages 5 to 15 – Thursday, July 14, 9am to 11am– ADMN 207 Students will plant their own cactus garden with specimens from the deserts of the world. We will discuss cacti adaptations to deal with the dry conditions and conservation concerns. Instructor: Kim Jeffrey & Scarlet Estlack – Min: 6 students -- Limit: 32 students Fee: $5 Medical Job Shadowing (KIDS 126) – Ages 14 to 15 – Scheduled at a time that will work for the medical center & students Medical Job Shadowing allows students to learn about the medical field by walking through part of a work day as a shadow to an experienced medical professional. If you think you would like a career in the medical field, this experience will be invaluable. Instructor: Dr. Howard & staff Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5 Veterinary Job Shadowing (KIDS 127) – Ages 14 to 15 – Scheduled at a time that will work for the veterinary hospital & students Job Shadowing allows students to walk through part of a work day as a shadow to an experienced veterinary professional. If you think you would like a career working with animals, this experience will be invaluable. Instructor: Dr. Ellis & staff Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 7 

COURSES: Week of July 17 – 23

THEME: COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS Where’s Your Passion? (KIDS 128) – Ages 11 to 15 – Monday, July 18, 9am to 10am – Vera Dial Dickey Library If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. But, what if you don’t know what job you’ll love? Come meet our college counselor, and she’ll let you take 3 online tests to help you find the career you’ll love. First, you’ll take a career personality test to help you understand what careers fit your personality. Then you’ll take a career interest test to find out how the interests you already have relate to the world of work. Finally, you’ll take a career values assessment to learn more about your underlying work needs and motivations; helping you decide what is important to you in a job. These tests will report suggested careers that you can print out and then research further. Instructor: Jamie Durham Min: 6 students Limit: 30 students Fee: $5 The Perfect College (KIDS 129) – Ages 14 to 15 – Tuesday, July 19, 9am to 11am – Vera Dial Dickey Library When choosing a college, you need to think about who you are and who you want to become. College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won. Finding a good fit requires time and thoughtfulness. Let our librarian teach you skills that will help with research to make that choice easier. Instructor: Reagan Silva Min: 6 students Limit: 30 students Fee: $5 Finding a Job (KIDS 130) – Ages 14 to 15 – Wednesday, July 20, 9am to 11am – Vera Dial Dickey Library How does one find a job? Our librarian will teach you the skills you’ll need to search for employment using newspapers and the internet. She’ll also guide you with tips to filling out applications. If you came to the Monday class, bring your print out of job suggestions to guide you. Instructor: Reagan Silva Min: 6 students Limit: 30 students Fee: $5 Library Activity (KIDS 131) – Ages 5 to 13 – Wednesday, July 20, 9 to 11am – Burton Memorial Library We will have fun with reading and then do some related activities and crafts! Instructor: Jerri Shields Min: 6 students Limit: 30 students Fee: $5 Careers in the Hospitality Industry (KIDS 132) – Ages 14 to 15 – Thursday, July 21, 9am to 11am – ADMN 101 Ever dream of working on a cruise line or in the hotel or restaurant industry? Our Donley County Extension Agent, Andrea Stelting, has a degree in hospitality industries. This career can help you live in beautiful destinations and earn a living. Come explore this as a career option. Instructor: Andrea Stelting Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $5

Successful Interviews (KIDS 133) – Ages 14 to 15 – Thursday, July 21, 11am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm – ADMN 106 Nothing can be as nerve-wracking as those first interviews. Whether you’re interviewing for a college, that first job, or a scholarship, a lot is riding on how well you handle yourself. This course will be a low stress dress rehearsal for those critical interviews. In the morning, we’ll give you tips and strategies for interview success. In the afternoon, we will interview you individually. You’ll learn from each other’s missteps. Instructor: TBA Min: 6 students Limit: 20 students Fee: $10

Kids’ College – Summer 2011    Page 8 

CLARENDON COLLEGE KIDS’ COLLEGE

MEDICAL AND LIABILITY RELEASE FORM (Must be filled out completely by parent/guardian. Please do not skip any questions. Students will not be enrolled without their own social security number.)

Participant’s Last Name: ________________________ First Name: _________________________ Middle Initial:___ Birth date: ____ /_____/_________ Sex: ______________ Social Security #: _______________________ Ethnicity (check one): ___ White ___ Hispanic ___ American Indian or Alaskan Native ____ African American ___ Asian or Pacific Islander ___ Other ___ I decline to give ethnicity Grade enrolling in 2011/2012: ____________ School: ____________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________ City: ___________________ State ___ Zip Code _______ Home Phone: (______) ______________________ Parent Email: ___________________________________________ Parent's Name: (mother)_______________________________ (father) ______________________________________ Parent's Work Phone (mother) (_____) _____________________ (father) (_____) ______________________________ Parent’s Cell Phone (mother) (______) _____________________ (father) (_____) _____________________________ IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, IF PARENTS CANNOT BE CONTACTED, NOTIFY: Name: _______________________________ Phone: (_____) __________________ Relationship: ________________ INSURANCE AND MEDICAL INFORMATION: Family Physician: __________________________________________ Phone (____) ___________________________ Insurance Carrier: __________________________________________ Policy No. _____________________________ MEDICATION (if any) ____________________________ ALLERGIC TO (if any) ____________________________ I realize that at Kids’ College my child may be participating in vigorous activity. Due to the nature of the activity, I understand that the possibility of serious injury/death does exist, as with any athletic activity. I authorize Clarendon College to seek treatment for injury or illness to my child while participating and also authorize a licensed physician, hospital, or medical clinic to perform treatment for any illness or injury to my child. I authorize payment for treatment, either personally or through health insurance carrier listed above. I acknowledge and understand the risks involved in the event and grant permission for my child to participate and assume those risks. I also agree to hold harmless & release Clarendon College for any injury sustained as a result of my son or daughter's participation in any and all events. Clarendon College strives to provide the maximum in safety procedures and guidelines for all involved. Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian: _______________________________ Date _________ Clarendon College takes photographs of Kids’ College activities for use in its publications, advertising, and website to promote the Kids’ College program and Clarendon College in general. If you do not want your child’s pictures to be included in any of these promotional pictures, please designate as such.

It is OK to include my child in pictures. Please Do Not Include my child in pictures.

Student Name: ____________________________ Age: ______

Kids’ College Enrollment Check List

Enrolled June 5 -11: Courses

Week Sub-total

Fee Code Title Ages Day(s) Times

$ 5 KIDS 101 Origami 9 to 15 M 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 102 Flight School 5 to 8 M 9 – 11am

$10 KIDS 103 Sculpture Class 5 to 10 T; W 9 – 11am ;11 – 12pm

$ 5 KIDS 104 Quick Math Tricks 9 to 15 T 9 – 11am

$10 KIDS 105 Arts & Crafts 5 to 8 W 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 106 Quick Calculator Tricks 9 to 15 W 9 – 11am $10 KIDS 107 Build a Box Kite 9 to 15 Th 9 – 11am & 1 – 2pm

Enrolled June 12 – 18: Courses

Week Sub-total

Fee Code Title Ages Day(s) Times

$ 5 KIDS 108 Quit Bugging Me 5 to 12 M 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 109 Leapin’ Lizards 5 to 12 T 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 110 Birds 5 to 12 W 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 111 The Furry Mammals 5 to 12 Th 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 112 Little League Fundamentals 5 to 8 M 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 113 Throwing Footballs 9 to 12 T 9 – 11am $ 5 KIDS 114 Shooting Hoops 5 to 15 Th 9 – 11am

Enrolled June 26 – July 2: Courses

Week Sub-total

$ 5 KIDS 115 Take Home a Pet Tornado 5 to 13 M 9 – 11am

$10 KIDS 116 Erupt a Volcano 5 to 13 T 9 – 11am

$10 KIDS 117 Make an Ocean in a Bottle 5 to 13 W 9 – 11am

$10 KIDS 118 Build a Box Kite 5 to 8 Th 9 – 11am & 1 – 2pm

$15 KIDS 119 Babysitter’s Training 11 to 15 T 9 – 12pm & 1 – 4pm $20 KIDS 120 CPR & 1st Aid Certification 12 to 15 W 8 – 12pm & 1 – 5pm

Enrolled July 10 – July 16: Courses

Week Sub-total

$ 5 KIDS 121 Pasta Production 5 to 8 M 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 122 Learn to Cook Pancakes 5 to 8 T 9 – 11am

$ 3 KIDS 123 Lights, Camera, Action 5 to 10 T 1 – 3pm

$ 5 KIDS 124 Let’s Have a Tea Party 5 to 15 W & Th 1 – 3pm both days

$ 5 KIDS 125 Cacti Garden of the World 5 to 15 Th 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 126 Medical Job Shadowing 14 to 15 TBA TBA $ 5 KIDS 127 Veterinary Job Shadowing 14 to 15 TBA TBA

Enrolled July 17 – July 23: Courses

Week Sub-total

$ 5 KIDS 128 Where’s Your Passion? 11 to 15 M 9 – 10am

$ 5 KIDS 129 The Perfect College 14 to 15 T 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 130 Finding a Job 14 to 15 W 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 131 Library Activity 5 to 13 W 9 – 11am

$ 5 KIDS 132 Careers in Hospitality Indust. 14 to 15 Th 9 – 11am $10 KIDS 133 Successful Interviews 14 to 15 Th 11 – 12pm & 1 – 3pm

Grand Total: _____________