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SUMMER 2018

New Classes this Summer!• Music Production• Coding & Robotics• Digital Art• MakerSpace

• Physics & Chemistry by DVC• TV Broadcasting• Game Design• Break Dancing

The original S.T.E.A.M camp! Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math

Diablo Valley College

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WelcomeGeneral Information

For all policies and procedures, visit us at www.dvc.edu/college4kids. Please review all policies online prior to registering your child. Our site can be translated via Google Translate into a number of languages for your convenience.

The College for Kids (CFK) program serves students entering grades 4 – 9 in the fall. We design our curricula to meet the needs of the general student population.

Parent Orientation: Parent orientations are only available for the Pleasant Hill campus due to the size of the campus and logistics. We are offering two options for orientations - one on May 5th and another on June 2nd - both from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Both parents and students must pre-register. Registration opens April 10th at www.dvc.edu/college4kids. You only need to register for one of the dates, not both. Parking permits are not required for Saturday orientations.

For San Ramon, parents will receive information regarding procedures for that campus prior to the first day via email.

Whether you cannot attend a scheduled orientation or if one is not available, parents are still encouraged to visit and tour the campus where their child will be attending prior to the first day of class. Please walk your child through the drop-off/pick-up procedures, how to get to each of their classes, the location of the nearest restrooms to their classrooms and where our office is located – L-146

Planning Your Child’s Summer:When reviewing the class details and planning your child’s summer with us, please make note of the dates, days, times, locations and fees listed for each camp. Our schedule format has changed from last summer. You may sign your child up for one, two or three classes each week, but classes must be consecutively scheduled – no breaks between classes. There is no supervision for students outside of class time. Students are not escorted to classes, to restrooms, water fountains or to/from the parking lots. Classroom staff will record absences for our office’s records. Please notify our office if your child will be late, absent, or picked up early. Our office will not contact families regarding any absences or late arrivals.

Scholarships Scholarships are available for qualifying students. More information and applications are available at www.dvc.edu/college4kids.

Refund PolicyFamilies who wish to drop a class for a full refund must do so no less than close of business day 7 days prior to the start date of the class (no partial refunds are given, this is a self-support program that relies on fees.) For example, a class that starts on June 19, must be dropped by close of business day on June 12. Please note that classes start on different weeks, which will change the drop deadline. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks to receive a refund, depending on payment method.

Transportation, Parking & Locations:Parents are entirely responsible for students' transportation.

Pleasant Hill Campus – 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523Drop off and pick up is limited to lots 1 and 3 on the Pleasant Hill Campus. Staff members will be at those locations before and after each period. Please keep in mind that College for Kids staff will not be at other locations. It is not required that you park your car in lots 1 or 3. We have coordinated with Police Services to allow a drive-thru procedure for lots 1 and 3 only. But, please be aware the drive-thru option is very time-consuming. It’s recommended that parents park and walk their children to the sidewalk where CFK staff are located. For the safety of kids and other pedestrians, please follow the directions from CFK staff and DVC Police to avoid injury or citations. Kids will be in the parking lots getting to and from class and they can be difficult to see from behind the wheel of your car. If DVC Police Services cites you for any reason, it is your responsibility alone, to resolve it.

San Ramon Campus – 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, CA 94582The drop off and pick up location is in the parking lot behind campus. Please keep in mind that College for Kids does not supervise students who are dropped off and/or picked up on the San Ramon campus. Parking permits are not required at the time of this publication.

Pick up Policy: Parents are expected to pick up their children no later than 15 minutes after their last class. Pleasant Hill campus students left unattended with a CFK staff member at lot 1 or 3 will be escorted to Police Services in LOT 1 for pick up. San Ramon campus students will remain with the CFK campus coordinator and will communicate with parents regarding pick up arrangements.

Pleasant Hill: If there is an unexpected emergency which will delay pick up, please call the College for Kids office at 925-969-4600 before 4:25 p.m. After 4:25 p.m., please call Campus Police at 925-969-2785. If your child’s last class for that day will be 1st or 2nd period, they will need to be signed out from our office – L-146. Parents are not permitted to pick-up their children from the classroom for safety reasons.

San Ramon: If there is an unexpected emergency which will delay pick up, please call the College for Kids office at (925) 969-4600. College for Kids will contact the San Ramon campus CFK coordinator to notify your child and provide alternate instructions for pick up.

How to Register: REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 10TH

• Online registration is conveniently available 24/7. Families can set up accounts and register all children at the same time! To view instructions on how to set up an online registration account and to register, visit our website at: www.dvc.edu/college4kids. We highly recommend that you set up your family account before registration begins. A credit card is required for online registration payment.

• Phone: (925) 969-4600 (credit card payment only). Due to the high-volume of calls we receive during the first week of registration, our office will not answer all phone calls. Please leave a message and a staff member will return your call at our earliest convenience.

• By Mail or In-Person: DVC Community Education, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 | Make checks payable to “DVC” or pay with credit card. Our office is located in room L-146 if you want to register in-person. Please review DVC’s parking policies at www.dvc.edu before coming to campus.

Questions?Please email [email protected], call (925) 969-4600 or visit our office at the DVC Campus in Pleasant Hill. We are open Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (open until 5 p.m. during the summer program). We are located at the outside of the library in room L-146. Parking Lot 3 is the closest parking lot to our office.

College for Kids reserves the right to determine student enrollment or admission. All details in this brochure and online are subject to change without notification.

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APPLIED & FINE ARTS

Cartooning Draw your own mythological creatures. Learn to draw in an Anime/Manga style. Master how to draw famous characters from TV, comics, movies, and video games.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Digital Filmmaking Make your own short film with tools that you already have at your fingertips - a smartphone with video-taking capa-bilities and free editing tools. You will experience the fast-paced and exciting world of filmmaking! Learn the basics of the technical skills while not only bringing your imagina-tion to life also while developing critical thinking and team-work skills. There will be a mini-film festival on the last day that family and friends can attend. Materials needed: Smartphone or tablet with 500mb or more in free space.

TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/19-6/21 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/26-6/28 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/10-7/12 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/17-7/19 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/24-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 DrawingStudents will learn to apply the elements and principles of design as they learn various drawing techniques. Several types of drawing will be explored, as well as different subject matter.


DIY Jewelry Create your very own wearable art in this fun and in-ventive class! Jewelry making is an expressive and decorative art. Have fun making pieces for yourself or those who are special to you. Optional: Any jewelry pieces or items you would like to incorporate into your very own wearable art. Please do not bring family heir-looms or items that are not easy to replace.

TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

From a Drawing to Digital ArtThis class will cover the basics of drawing within var-ious computer programs as well as converting tradi-tional works of art into digital works of art. Materials needed: Flash Drive (4GB or higher), sketchbook, eras-able red pencil, Micron pens, and eraser.

TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Intro/Music ProductionBecome a music producer in this fun, creative and techni-cal class! You will use Digital Audio Workstations like Ga-rageband, Logic, FL Studio, etc. (depending on availabil-ity) and techniques used in the music industry to create your own music. You will compose and arrange sounds/instruments to create pieces of music that fit your unique style. Music production is an area of music that provides students complete creative control. This class will be mainly student-led with some lessons and guidance from the instructor. No prior music experience required!


Television BroadcastingHave you ever thought about how shows like Jimmy Fallon, The Big Bang Theory, Disney and Nickelodeon comedies and the local news are all made? Have you ever been inter-ested in having a career in television? Get the real and first-hand experience of being one of these studies and produce a sitcom, talk show, or news program written, preformed, and produced by you, for you! Materials needed: Notebook, writing utensils, 4GB flash drive, small snack if desired.

TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/26-6/28 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/17-7/19 GR 4-6 $70

WatercolorLearn how to create beautiful, fluid paintings with this wonderful medium. Subject matter will range from re-alistic still lifes to imaginative landscapes. Color theo-ry, as well as the basic elements of art and principles of design will be covered as part of this well-rounded painting class. Materials fee: $10

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70 TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

COMPUTER SCIENCE Coding & RoboticsPrerequisites: Type 15 words per minute

Learn the basics of Coding and Robotics through several fun and interactive projects. Popular Coding languages like Scratch and Python will be taught by programing Games, Music, Robots, Smart Fabrics, and more. Students will learn about cool new technologies and how they relate to computers and Coding. Materi-als needed: USB Thumb Drive. Materials Fee: $20

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4 TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

LANGUAGES American Sign Language (Introduction) American Sign Language is one of the fastest-grow-ing languages today. Your child will learn how to finger spell the alphabet and numbers as well as pick up signs for everyday situations such as meeting and greeting, pronouns, family members, occupations, colors and much more. This class is a great way to introduce a foreign language and another way of communication into your household.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:55pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-9 $70TWTH 3:10 -4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-9 $70

American Sign Language (Intermediate)Prerequisites: Introduction to American Sign Language offered in Session I

In this class, your child will start conversing with the instructor and classmates in class to practice using the simple phrases and words that are previously taught in Introduction to ASL. TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-9 $70

Spanish (Introduction) Learn about Hispanic culture through language, music and song. Have fun learning a language.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)

Spanish (Intermediate)Prerequisites: Introduction to Spanish

This class is a continuation for students to reinforce and practice using Spanish phrases, vocabulary, songs, word games, and culture.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

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LANGUAGE ARTS Creative WritingHave you ever wanted to create a story that is com-pletely original? Sometimes we just want to write with-out a plan to create something unique. This class will allow you to look at many different genres of writing that allow you to express yourself creatively. You will chronicle your writing into a book to take with you to develop further, or to use as a springboard for new cre-ative endeavors. The teacher facilitates guidance based upon student interest. No computers will be used. Stu-dent work will be handwritten.


Journalism Rocks! Would you like to be a writer for a newspaper or mag-azine or learn how to publish your own content online? Learn how to be a reporter, writer, copy editor, page de-signer and photographer for your own print newspaper and online paper with a local writer and publisher. In three weeks, you and a team of fellow journalists will become published writers, write various articles on, your choice - sports, art, fashion, “man-on-the-street”, film reviews, etc., take photos, learn how to interview sub-jects and create a 4-page publication. Materials Fee: $5

TWTH 12:50-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $110 (no class 7/4) TWTH 12:50-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $120

Learning to Write Well Make your words come alive by extending and refining your writing skills. Activities include opportunities for pre-writing, drafting, responding, revising/editing and post-writing exercises. Materials Needed: a used note-book from the school year that still has some paper in it for pre-writing exercises. Optional: black nylon outlin-ing pen, pocket dictionary/thesaurus - optional.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Middle Egyptian HieroglyphsLearn how to read, write and “speak” in basic Middle Egyptian Hieroglyphs! This course will give you the basic skills needed to begin translating stelae, tomb walls, and pyramids! You will also learn how to use Faulkner’s Middle Egyptian Dictionary and Gardiner’s Sign List, create simple sentences, draw your name in hieroglyphs on papyrus, and translate htp-di-nsw of-ferings! As appropriate, cultural and historical aspects will be included.


Public SpeakingIncrease your self-confidence and poise as you practice the art of public speaking. Learn to convey your ideas clearly through creative storytelling and active demonstration.


Speak Up! Help your child overcome their fear of speaking in front of a group with this fun and interactive workshop! This workshop is aimed to build positive experiences with public speaking in a supportive and encouraging en-vironment. This workshop will lay the foundation for the students to be successful in giving presentations at school. They will learn the basics of public speak-ing including; body language and gestures, voice, and speech structure. Kids are natural storytellers with cre-ative imaginations. They will get to bring their storytell-ing to the stage and share their ideas with their friends!

TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)

Study SkillsAssess and develop further your current study pat-terns, know the principles and acquire the techniques to successfully “learn how to learn”. Learn time man-agement, taking notes, preparing for and taking tests, how to study, set goals, and improve your memory.


Wise and Wonderful WordsMake your words come alive by participating in a vari-ety of writing activities to increase/extend/develop your writing power! Many unique and exciting activities will be provided to enhance your writing skills, ending with a resource of ideas to use throughout your writing life! Bring a notebook of your choosing and watch your writing grow, expand, and soar!


MATHEMATICS AlgebraThis class is designed for students who have had ex-posure to pre-algebra and want to further their under-standing of algebraic strategies and reasoning.


GeometryThis fun and challenging course will expose students to basic and more complex geometric concepts. Using ma-nipulative and hands on activities, students will classify and construct angles, polygons and solids. Other topics covered include: area and perimeter of triangles, quadrilat-erals and circles, and surface area and volume of prisms. This class is designed to maximize learning for all students regardless of their prior experience with geometry.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70 Just the FactsThis class is designed for students who have not mem-orized the basic math facts (addition and subtraction 0-20, and multiplication and division 0-12). We use games, flashcards, and practice and timed tests to pro-mote memorization. No more using fingers or scratch paper. Gain new confidence in your math ability.

TWTH 12:50-1:50 PM 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00 PM 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50 PM 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00 PM 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Mental Math and More Do you know all your math facts? Do you want to learn how to answer math problems without paper and pencil? The teacher will guide you as you develop this challenging and exciting process by solving math problems in your head.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 Middle School Math Skills Sharpen your math facts. Can you tell just by looking at a number if it is divisible by 3? or 4? or 6? What’s the easiest way to break a number down into its prime components? And what is absolute value anyway? This class will answer these questions as well as explore ways to improve your math skills.TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

GEO-ARTGet ready for Geometry and Art to collide in GEO-ART!!! This fun, hands-on course will have students creating dazzling art pieces, while learning basic geometric principles. Every class is project-based, with emphasis on creativity. Students will learn how to make symmetry pop-up cards, fantastic fractal patterns, terrific tessellations, magnificent mandalas, 3-D paper constructions and more. Come explore the beauty of mathematics in art, through GEO-ART! **Class may be taken currently with CFK Geometry, but not required. TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

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Math PuzzlesStudents will develop critical thinking skills while applying their mathematical knowledge to puzzles! Puzzles include cryptograms, Sudoku and logic questions that can be tested kinesthetically to those reasoned through algebraically. They are geared for Middle School students and can combine al-gebra, geometry, common sense, and experimentation.


Pre-AlgebraClass is designed to reinforce pre-algebra skills, intro-duce formulas and basic strategies.TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

Kids on BroadwayDevelopment of scenes and songs from Broadway’s greatest musicals. Focus is on ensemble singing, act-ing and dance instruction that relates to musical the-ater. Class performance on the final day.


Lights, Camera, Acting!Learn the basics of drama and how to become an actor like pantomime, stage directions, and projection. See how body movements and different voices can convey amazing characters on stage.


MakerSpaceWorking in a team, you will design, build and showcase your own “Rube Goldberg” device! You will be given a challenge that you need to solve by using your creativity, ingenuity, team work, engineering, physics and more to solve the challenge! Think out-of-the-box with random items from a box. This is mainly a student-led course. It is hands-on and requires participants to work together with respect, patience and kindness. Materials Fee: $20


CSI: CFK - Crime Scene Investigation IntroductionStudents will have the opportunity to solve various simulated crime scenes using skills such as fingerprint analysis, DNA profiling and handwriting comparisons. This class takes place in a campus crime lab and offers a true, hands-on experience in the world of crime scene investigation! Materials Fee: $10

TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/19-6/21 GR 7-9 $70 TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/26-6/28 GR 7-9 $70

CSI: CFK-Crime Scene Investigation IntermediateStudents will review fundamental CSI skills including photography, note-taking, dusting for fingerprints, crime scene sketches & evidence collection including items for DNA analysis. They will work in small groups to process simulated crime scenes and try to solve the case! This class takes place in a campus crime lab and offers a true, hands-on experience in the world of crime scene investigation! This class is a 1 week class that is offered 3 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday only with monitored breaks. Materials Fee: $10

TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/17-7/19 GR 7-9 $70 TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/24-7/26 GR 7-9 $70 Environmental ScienceThis course is aimed to raise awareness and compre-hension for the underlying mechanisms of our natural environment and human interaction therein. Beyond a natural science, this course will allow students to understand the major issues that face our Earth today and will provide opportunities for students to brain-storm and access solutions to these key elements of human ecological behavior.


Indiana Jones & BonesOur world has left us clues to the past. They’re every-where – they’re deep down under the dirt, and they’re rolling around on top. It is up to you to put on your In-diana Jones hat and be like Temperance Brennan from Bones to discover and learn about the clues hidden in the dirt. This is a little bit of anthropology and archae-ology. Great for kids who took CFK CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Materials Fee: $15


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PERFORMING ARTS Guitar for KidsLearn to play guitar like a pro! Kids learn to perform the gui-tar confidently, tune their own guitar and play simple pieces. Memorize the names of the guitar parts and play ergonomi-cally-proper Right Hand/Left Hand technique. No picks used, but Right Hand Finger-style technique. Music fundamentals include: Rhythms in 4/4 & 3/4, one Octave Scales in C & G Major, and A & E Minor. Students will be able to play and read musical notation by learning familiar tunes and be able to strum chords in First Position at the end of the class. Child-size appropriate finger-style nylon string guitars are preferred. They can be bought or rented at Lamorinda Music in Lafayette. Recommended book: First Book for the Guitar by Frederick Noad, but the instructor will also provide similar original drafted hand-outs for each class.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 Guitar for TeensLearn how to play your favorite song!! This class is about learning the basic chords and melodies for folk & pop songs. We will learn guitar fingerboard harmony and the Circle of Fifths. We will be strumming chord progressions and duets with the instructor. Steel or nylon string gui-tar are accepted for this class. We learn how to play with picks but also finger style and strum technique. The in-structor will provide the sheet music and we will analyze the difference between tab and note reading, rhythm stud-ies and various meters 2/2, 4/4, 3/4, 6/8 are introduced. Steel or nylon guitar are accepted for this class.


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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

3D Computer Modeling and 3D Printing IntroductionBe a Maker! Working with the SolidWorks program, you will design a personal project for yourself (mini sculpture, jewelry, art piece, key chain, original design, etc.) to print using a 3D printer and take home. Plus, you will get to work in a team to problem-solve and design a project that has real-world applications. Materials Needed: USB thumb drive. Materials Fee: $5

TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/19-6/21 GR 6-9 $150 TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/26-6/28 GR 6-9 $150TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/17-7/19 GR 6-9 $150

3D Computer Modeling and 3D PrintingIntermediateYou will learn additional techniques in SolidWorks that build upon your previous work with this software program. You will collaborate with the instructors to create a 3D printed object. Parents: Depending on sev-eral factors, your child may not be able to go home with their 3D printed project. You will be notified when the project is ready for pickup. Materials Needed: USB thumb drive. Materials Fee: $5


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Chemistry 1 - Acids and BasesDo you ever wonder why and how does “stuff” work? Chemistry tries to answer questions about how and why “stuff” interacts. This week you will explore the exciting world of acid-base chemistry using household chemicals. How do bath bombs work? What is the perfect mix for a fizzy drink? At the end of the week, you will even be painting with pH paper that you made! Come explore with us this summer as we discover the wonders of acid base chemistry. Materials Fee: $15TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 6/19-6/21 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 12:50-4:10pm 7/10-7/12 GR 4-6 $70 Chemistry 2 - PolymersDo you ever wonder why and how does “stuff” work? Chemistry tries to answer questions about how and why “stuff” interacts. This week you will explore the exciting world of polymer chemistry using common everyday chemicals. You have probably made slime before - but can you “unmake” it and “remake” it again? Come explore with us this summer as we discover the wonders of poly-mer chemistry. Please bring a t-shirt. Materials Fee: $15


Physics for Kids This is an Introductory Physics course with topics such as heat, sound and light. This course is designed to prepare students for middle school physics.

TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Science Around You Explore the physical world and see science in relation to life and our environment. Class includes activities, experiments and games to challenge the mind.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Introduction to MATLAB and 3D PlottingModeling and simulation make a particular part of the world easier to define, visualize and understand. MATLAB, short for MATrix LABoratory is a programming package specifically designed for quick and easy scientific calcula-tions and input-output. It integrates computation, visual-ization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. You can simulate models for a wide range of applications using MATLAB. It has hun-dreds of built-in functions for a wide variety of computa-tions and many toolboxes designed for specific research disciplines. MATLAB has influence over many areas of hu-man technology from Artificial Intelligence to Aerospace and it used by engineers and scientists in many fields. In this workshop you will learn how to use MATLAB to build mathematical models and visualize the model. Students will be creating their own account with MATLAB software and will be able to continue at home if they wish.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION Funk Mode Hip Hop Dance Does your child love to dance? Can’t sit still when music is playing? Then they are ready for Hip Hop! Students will build their confidence while learning var-ious Hip Hop dance styles in a positive, encouraging atmosphere. This empowering dance style is great for girls and boys because Hip Hop is for everyone! (infor-mal show on the last day of class). No sandals or flip flops should be worn.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 Break Dancing Rock like a B-boy or B-girl! Designed for beginners who want to learn the basics and see how far they can go. There is no specific physical level required, but you will be physically challenged to guarantee you develop new strength, flexibility and coordination. Most impor-tantly, you’ll gain skills that you’ve always wanted, in a welcoming environment while having a ton of fun.

TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)

Tween Yoga Yoga can help kids build confidence, body awareness, and a focus on the breath as a tool for centering and calming. Yoga helps build strength, flexibility and co-ordination. It also helps build self-confidence, self-re-spect and respect for others. Class will feature games, stories, partner dynamics and laughter.

TWTH 2:00-3:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:10-4:10pm 7/107/26 GR 4-6 $70

SAN RAMON CAMPUSAPPLIED & FINE ARTS Guitar for KidsLearn to play guitar like a pro! Kids learn to perform the gui-tar confidently, tune their own guitar and play simple pieces. Memorize the names of the guitar parts and play ergonomi-cally-proper Right Hand/Left Hand technique. No picks used, but Right Hand Finger-style technique. Music fundamentals include: Rhythms in 4/4 & 3/4, one Octave Scales in C & G Major, and A & E Minor. Students will be able to play and read musical notation by learning familiar tunes and be able to strum chords in First Position at the end of the class. Child-size appropriate finger-style nylon string guitars are preferred. They can be bought or rented at Lamorinda Music in Lafayette. Recommended book: First Book for the Guitar by Frederick Noad, but the instructor will also provide similar original drafted hand-outs for each class.


Cartooning ILearn the basics of drawing a cartoon character through exaggeration, expression, and age. Draw your own mythological creatures and animals. Learn to draw in an Anime/Manga style. Master how to draw famous characters from TV, comics, movies, and video games.


Digital Arts: Photoshop BasicsLearn the basics of Adobe Photoshop. Discover the wonders of this powerful and fun photo editing pro-gram from the Clone Tool to the Pen Tool and more. Learn about Layers, file types, and unlock your creativ-ity. Bring a USB Drive with at least 8GB of memory.


Intro/Music ProductionBecome a music producer in this fun, creative and technical class! You will use Digital Audio Workstations like Garageband, Logic, FL Studio, etc. (depending on availability) and techniques used in the music industry to create your own music. You will compose and arrange sounds/instruments to create pieces of music that fit your unique style. Music production is an area of music that provides students complete creative control. This class will be mainly student-led with some lessons and guidance from the instructor. No prior music experience required!

TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 7/10/-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

COMPUTER SCIENCE Beginning Game DesignThis introductory game design course will use common fundamental design strategies to create playable video games. You will gain an understanding of simple game construction and the conceptual design process of game architecture. No programming skills are required.


Coding and RoboticsLearn the basics of Coding and Robotics through several fun and interactive projects. Popular Coding languages like Scratch and Python will be taught by programing Games, Music, Robots, Smart Fabrics, and more. Stu-dents will learn about cool new technologies and how they relate to computers and Coding. Materials Fee: $20

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:00- 4:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:00-4:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

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LANGUAGE ARTSCreative WritingHave you ever wanted to create a story that is completely original? Sometimes we just want to write without a plan to create something unique. This class will allow you to look at many different genres of writing that allow you to express yourself creatively. You will chronicle your writing into a book to take with you to develop further, or to use as a springboard for new creative endeavors. The teacher facilitates guidance based upon student interest. No com-puters will be used. Student work will be handwritten.


Introduction to DebateStrategies for middle school students to think critically, analyze persuasive arguments, and use speaking and writing to persuade others on various issues. They will learn to work cooperatively, brainstorm ideas, develop vocabulary and read to support an opinion.


Learning to Write WellMake your words come alive by extending and refining your writing skills. Activities include opportunities for pre-writing, drafting, responding, revising/editing and post-writing exercises.


Introduction to LogicThis course designed for the middle school child is meant to train the mind in the areas of logic and think-ing to enhance their reading, speaking and writing abil-ities. Class will run using the Socratic Seminar style discussions and will cover topics from Aristotelian Appeals, Logical Fallacies and The Rhetorical Triangle. Students will need to be fluent readers, grade appropri-ate writers and be willing to speak in class.


StorytellingImmerse yourself in the ancient art of storytelling! Story-telling keeps this oral tradition of relating tales of the past, to the present, in order to preserve them for the future. Storytelling is more than reading a storybook, it is about bringing to life an event, a book or a piece of history. Learn the skills to modulate your voice, act out a scene and bring to life a story with this class. This class will cover various acting style techniques enriching the ability of the student to perform in front of the class. We will discuss props, actions, movement and space in order to create the ambi-ance necessary to articulate a story.


Public SpeakingIncrease your self-confidence and poise as you practice the art of public speaking. Learn to convey your ideas clearly through creative storytelling and active demonstration.


Study SkillsAssess and develop further your current study pat-terns, know the principles and acquire the techniques to successfully “learn how to learn”. Learn time man-agement, taking notes, preparing for and taking tests, how to study, set goals, and improve your memory.


MATHEMATICS AlgebraThis class is designed for students who have had ex-posure to pre-algebra and want to further their under-standing of algebraic strategies and reasoning.


Geometry This fun and challenging course will expose students to basic and more complex geometric concepts. Using manipulatives and hands on activities, students will classify and construct angles, polygons and solids. Other topics covered include: area and perimeter of tri-angles, quadrilaterals and circles, and surface area and volume of prisms. This class is designed to maximize learning for all students regardless of their prior expe-rience with geometry.


Mental Math and More Do you know all your math facts? Do you want to learn how to answer math problems without paper and pencil? The teacher will guide you as you develop this challenging and exciting process by solving math problems in your head.



Middle School MathSharpen your math facts. Can you tell just by looking at a number if it is divisible by 3? or 4? or 6? What’s the easiest way to break a number down into its prime components? And what is absolute value anyway? This class will answer these questions as well as explore ways to improve your math skills.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4)TWTH 3:00-4:00pm 6/19-7/5 GR 4-6 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70TWTH 3:00-4:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 Algebra 2 Algebra 2 builds upon previous algebraic concepts such as Powers, Roots, and Radicals and expand to more advanced levels such as Polynomials and Fac-toring and Conic Sections – Hyperbolas. Sophisticated applications are found in Exponents and Logs where you will develop special scales for measurement.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 6/19/18-7/5 GR 7-9 $65 (no class 7/4) TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 7-9 $70

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Physics for Kids This is an Introductory Physics course with topics such as heat, sound and light. This course is designed to prepare students for middle school physics.

TWTH 12:50-1:50pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 1:55-2:55pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70 TWTH 3:00-4:00pm 7/10-7/26 GR 4-6 $70

Chemistry 1 - Acids and BasesDo you ever wonder why and how does “stuff” work? Chemistry tries to answer questions about how and why “stuff” interacts. This week you will explore the exciting world of acid-base chemistry using household chemicals. How do bath bombs work? What is the perfect mix for a fizzy drink? At the end of the week, you will even be painting with pH paper that you made! Come explore with us this summer as we discover the wonders of acid base chemistry. Materials Fee: $15

TWTH 12:50-4:00pm 6/19-6/21 GR 4-6 $70

Chemistry 2 - PolymersChemistry tries to answer questions about how and why “stuff” interacts. This week you will explore the exciting world of polymer chemistry using common everyday chemicals. You have probably made slime before - but can you “unmake” it and “remake” it again? Come explore with us this summer as we discover the wonders of polymer chemistry. Materials needed: T-Shirt. Materials Fee: $15

TWTH 12:50-4:00pm 6/26-6/28 GR 4-6 $70

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