whiz kids summer 2013 schedule

4 Register early at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ceonline

CONTENTS Art ........................................................5-6Chess ....................................................... 6Cooking ................................................... 7Crafts ....................................................... 7Dance ...................................................... 8Down on the Farm .................................. 8Language ................................................. 9Legos ....................................................... 9Martial Arts ............................................. 9Music .................................................... 10Nature ................................................... 10Photo & Film .......................................... 11Reading, Writing & Math ..................... 11Science & Technology .....................11-13Social Studies ....................................... 13Sports & Recreation ............................. 14Whiz Kids Faculty ................................. 15

Challenging minds since 1980!

We began in the summer of 1980, when community leader Jon Lundin, (then RVC’s Director of Continuing Education), established Whiz Kids College. While originally conceived as a summer “college” for students with high academic abilities, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids quickly widened its programming to include any youth with a zest for learning.

Rock Valley College Whiz Kids classes are designed to:

• Exploresubjectsmoreindepth

• Challengestudentstolearnnewmaterialthroughcriticalandcreativethinking

• Offeropportunitiesforstudentstobecomeacquaintedwithotherswhohavesimilar academic interests

• Provideasupportiveenvironmentwherestudents“learnbydoing”

• Offeravarietyofinstructionalmethodstostimulateandchallengestudents

Students have fun using their imaginations, perfecting their talents, and gaining confidence in academic areas. Parents like Rock Valley College Whiz Kids because it provides a positive and stimulating environment for their children. We like it because we enjoy the kids and love to see learning in action!

Building on our strong academics, Rock Valley College Whiz Kids provides youth with a variety of educational enrichment opportunities.

5Questions? Call (815) 921-3900

Action Art(Grades 5-8) Love art classes at school? Keep your Imagination flowing with this fun-filled summer class. We will explore a variety of materials to draw, paint, sculpt, design, and more. Wear old clothes to this class because we will definitely get messy and have fun doing it!

WIZ 801 BLL Jennifer Hillistad $108 6/10-6/14 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007

WIZ 801 BLL8 Jennifer Hillistad $131 7/22-7/26 MTWThF 1:00-4:00 pm 5 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007

WIZ 801 BLL9 Jennifer Hillistad $131 7/29-8/2 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007

WIZ 801 BLL11 Jennifer Hillistad $131 8/5-8/9 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007

Art with Acrylics(Grades 5-8) Acrylics aren’t just for experienced painters! We will experiment with a variety of styles and materials to create awesome 2 dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art. Be sure to wear old clothes and be prepared for some messy summer fun!

WIZ 801 BLL4 Jennifer Hillistad $1316/17-6/21 MTWThF 1:00-4:00 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007


Drawing is Fun(Grades 5-8) Everyone can draw and have fun doing it! Learn to “see” and draw things as they really are. We will use a variety of techniques including blind contour, continuous line, gesture, and more to enhance your drawing skills. It’ll be fun, you will “see”!



Crazy for Paper Mache(Grades 5-8) Do you like to get messy and have fun? Then this is the perfect class for you. Construct a large form using a variety of recycled materials and covering it with paper Mache. We will paint and decorate to finish. It could be an animal, a monster, or an abstract sculpture. The possibilities are endless! All materials are provided, just bring your imagi-nation.

WIZ 801 RV15 Jennifer Hillistad $1317/8-7/12 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 220B

WIZ 801 RV17 Jennifer Hillistad $1317/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 220B

Cool Collages(Grades 5-8) Think you’re not an artist? Anyone can create a perfect collage! We will explore a variety of materials including paper, paint, fabric, fiber, wire, junk and more to create beautiful collages any artist would be proud to show off! Did we mention it will be fun too!? Bring in cool “junk” from home to incorporate into your collage.

WIZ 801 RV16 Jennifer Hillistad $1087/8-7/11 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 220B

WIZ 801 RV18 Jennifer Hillistad $1087/15-7/18 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 220B

ARTART

Summer Art Camp(Ages 7-12) (Ages 7-12) Fun and learning go hand-in-hand in this fun filled summer art camp. Experiment with a variety of mediums including clay, drawing, painting and collage. All ability levels welcome – we will enjoy creating memorable masterpieces! All supplies included.

WIZ 801 RAM3 Kara Rehfeldt $556/10-6/14 MTWThF 10:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex

It’s Elementary, My Dear 1(Ages 3-6) Kids love art! This beginning class introduces children to the elements of art: shapes, color & texture. Explore these elements through drawing, painting, and other media. Learn how to incorporate each technique into your own masterpiece! Each child must be accompanied by an adult (register child only) All supplies included.

WIZ 801 RAM Kara Rehfeldt $456/15-7/6 Sa 9:30-10:30 am 4 SessionsROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Studio A

Make an Impression(Ages 7-10) Utilize a variety of media to explore the group of Impression-ist Artists that include Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and George Seurat, to name a few. Their style of art considers the impact of light as it creates an explosion of color and movement, and will serve to inspire the creative process. This class will be led by local art teacher Kara Rehfeldt. All supplies included.

WIZ 801 RAM2 Kara Rehfeldt $456/15-7/6 Sa 11:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex

Recycled Vases for the Masses(Ages 8-12) Take every day objects like plastic jars, containers, and plastic water bottles and turn them in to something beautiful! Work with local artist Norm Knott to repurpose recycled bottles, then antique and collage the outside of your container with a variety of materials. Paint and decorate until your finished vase emerges.. All supplies included.

WIZ 801 RAM7 Norm Knott $256/22 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 1 SessionROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Studio C

Adventures in Drawing(Ages 6-12) Learn to draw or improve your drawing skills. Work with different materials, including drawing pencils, colored pencils, charcoal and pastels. Subjects for drawings come from the imagination and from real objects too! All supplies included.

WIZ 801 RAM6 Lew Riley $456/24-6/28 MTWThF 9:30-10:30 am 5 SessionsROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex

Art Through the Ages(Ages 7-12) From the cave paintings of Lascaux to the art of Pablo Picasso, discover more about art and artists from the past to the present. Create your own masterpieces using similar styles and techniques while experi-menting with a variety of art materials. All supplies included.

WIZ 804 RAM Lew Riley $558/5-8/9 MTWThF 10:00-11:30 am 5 SessionsROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex

Thai Spirit Houses of the Rich and Famous(Ages 7-11) In Thailand, many homes and businesses use “spirit houses” to keep mischievous spirits at bay. Get creative using found objects with local artist Norm Knott to make a sculpture like the ‘spirit houses” Thai folk artists have made for centuries. We’ll have gadgets, jewelry and other cool pieces for you to create your own house of art!

WIZ 801 RAM4 Norm Knott $258/10 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 1 SessionROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex

Wax On, Wax Off(Ages 7-12) Discover the ancient and ‘lost art’ of Encaustic painting. Using modern, simplified techniques, create your own unique embossed metal and colored wax design. Have fun and let your creativity shine as you melt and move colored wax to form a one of a kind work of art. All supplies will be included

WIZ 801 RAM5 Rockford Art Museum Staff $257/16 T 10:00 am-Noon 1 SessionROCKFORD ART MUSEUM 711 N. Main St., Art Annex


CHESSART Continued • CHESS

Weaving with Yarn and Paper(Grades 3- and older) Kids will make decorative weavings on looms they make themselves. They will use yarn and found objects for the warp and weft strings. Students will also learn weaving techniques using construction paper, newspaper and attached glittery sparkles. Come to class to express your creativity and personality.

WIZ 801 RV9 Kathy Lyon $936/10-6/13 MTWTh 1:00-3:30 am 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Words to Painting, Drawing and Collage(Grades 3-Up) Start with descriptive words found randomly and turn them into two-dimensional art works! Use nouns, adjectives, and verbs to make creative, imaginative (and possibly funny) art.

WIZ 801 RV3 Kathy Lyon $1086/17-6/20 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Pee Wee Picasso(Grades K-2) Young children will explore through hands on activities the use of clay, paint, drawing, glue, cutting and creativity. Kids should have lots of fun using art materials. Come join us!

WIZ 801 RV8 Kathy Lyon $636/24-6/27 MTWTh 9:00 -10:30 am 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Drawing for Kids(Grades 3-8) Everyone can draw and have fun doing it. Learn to “see” and draw things as they really are. We will explore a variety of techniques, drawing materials and interesting subjects to enhance your drawing skills. It’ll be fun, you’ll “see”!! Bring a pencil, markers, scissors, and a large pad of paper to class. Other supplies provided. Wear play clothes as we may get messy.


Drawing the RVC Campus(Grades 3-8) Students will explore the campus in order to find buildings and nature to draw and color. We have wonderful landscape, gazebos, and modern new buildings. All of which make great subject matter for art. If raining we’ll work indoors.


Acrylic Painting(Grades 4-8) Students will use the three primary colors plus black and white to mix their own secondary colors. The student’s paintings will include landscapes, still life, and abstract work.

WIZ 801 RV10 Kathy Lyon $1087/22-7/25 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Watercolor Painting for Kids(Grades 4-8) Individual course times marked accordingly) This watercolor painting class introduces children to the basic techniques and fundamen-tals of this medium. Students learn how to paint while having fun and being creative. All ages & levels welcome.


Drawing with the Unusual, the Strange and Found Things(Grades 3-Up) Students will use their creative instincts to make unusual pictures and 3d art pieces. We will explore the RVC campus in order to find things to glue, stack, reshape, and reuse. The found objects will be primary but we’ll use traditional art materials too. Please bring scissors, pencil, and glue to class. Other materials will be provided. The finished pieces should be very creative, and the process along the way a good time.


Art Antics for Preschoolers(Preschool with adult) We will explore art materials and ideas on a child’s level. We’ll use crayons, markers, real clay, paint, etc to make marks on paper. We’ll hike the college campus to find things to glue on cardboard. We’ll arrange things in pattern order to make necklaces. We’ll try lots of things as time and tiredness allows.

WIZ 801 RV Kathy Lyon $638/12-8/15 MTWTh 1:00-2:30 pm 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Introduction to Chess(Grades K-8) For those that have never played the game. Learn the names of pieces, how they move and basic rules of chess. Class level assign-ments subject to change at instructors discretion.

WIZ 804 BLL Randy Podeszwa $166/11-6/13 TWTh 4:30-5:30 pm 3 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001

Chess for Beginners(Grades K-8) For those that know how the chessmen move and capture. Build on the most basic knowledge of chess, learning chess rules and game strategy. PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of names of chessmen and how they move. Class level assignments subject to change at instructors discretion.

WIZ 804 BLL2 Randy Podeszwa $366/15-8/3 Sa 9:00-10:30 am 7 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001NO CLASS 7/6

Intermediate Chess I(Grades K-8) For students who want to learn more about chess, beyond the beginners level. Students will be introduced to skills and strategies that help prepare them for more serious competition. PREREQUISITE: Beginners level of knowledge and basic understanding of rules and strategies. Class level assignments are subject to change at instructors discretion.

WIZ 804 BLL8 Randy Podeszwa $366/15-8/3 Sa 11:00 am-12:30 pm 7 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001 NO CLASS 7/6

Chess & a Movie(All levels welcome) Spend a summer morning playing chess and watching the movie “Searching for Bobby Fischer” based on the true story of Whiz Kid national chess champion, Joshua Waitzkin.

WIZ 804 BLL6 Randy Podeszwa $58/10 Sa 10:00 am-Noon 1 Session BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001

Super Heroes(Ages 5-12) Learn about DC and Marvel super heroes, and develop your own super hero identity! Find out about each super hero’s secret identity, their super powers, and their arch enemies. If you are ready to help save the world, then this is the class for you! (Bring a plain colored t-shirt to the first class.)

WIZ 819 BLL3 Elizabeth Strey $1087/8-7/11 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL ROAD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

7Questions? Call (815) 921-3900 COOKING • CRAFTS

Kids in the Kitchen(Ages 10-14) Learn about reading recipes, using cooking tools, measuring ingredients, fresh ingredients available this time of year and basic knife skills. The last day, kids will partner up, prepare and enjoy their lunch!

WIZ 803 AG Tasty Tid Bits-Diana Kramer $996/11-6/12 TW 10:00 am-Noon 2 SessionsAL GRACE APPLIANCE 811 W. Riverside Blvd. Kitchen

WIZ 803 AG2 Tasty Tid Bits-Diana Kramer $997/16-7/17 TW 10:00 am-Noon 2 SessionsAL GRACE APPLIANCE 811 W. Riverside Blvd. Kitchen

WIZ 803 AG3 Tasty Tid Bits-Diana Kramer $998/13-8/14 TW 10:00 am-Noon 2 SessionsAL GRACE APPLIANCE 811 W. Riverside Blvd. Kitchen

Crafts & Cooking Club 2013(Grades K-7) All activities and projects!!! Have fun and learn too as you create hands-on creative craft and cooking creations! You will follow step-by-step recipes and directions to create mouth watering treats and craft projects you will love showing off to your friends and family. (Do not wait to sign up, as this class fills up quickly.)

WIZ 804 BLL4 Jennifer Tilford $1087/8-7/11 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

WIZ 804 BLL5 Jennifer Tilford $1087/15-7/18 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

WIZ 804 BLL3 Jennifer Tilford $1087/22-7/25 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Cake & Dessert Decorating(Ages 6-10) Learn to decorate cookies, brownies, cakes and more, using butter cream icing, fondant or candy decoration. You will take home fun treats to “WOW” your family.

WIZ 803 RV2 Kathy Moe $816/24-6/27 MTWTh 9:00 am-11:30 am 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 120

Adult/Child Cake Decorating(Parent/Grandparent & Child ages 5-12) Help your child or grandchild learn to decorate cakes while learning too! Basic borders and decora-tions for beautiful cakes. BRING: 1 Discovering Cake Decorating Student Kit, 1 container Wilton Decorator Icing, and 10 plain non-iced cookies. Complete supply list and recipes given at 1st class. Purchase supplies at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Sweet Pans Shoppe. Includes book.

WIZ 803 RV Kathy Moe $817/9-7/18 TTh 9:00 am-11:30 am 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 120

Crafty Creations(Grades 5-8) This class is designed to enhance interest in art and creativity. Make cool crafts using ordinary items found in the home. New creations will be taken home every day. Let’s get crafty and have some fun!

WIZ 801 BLL2 Jennifer Hillistad $1316/10-6/14 MTWThF 1:00-4:00 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

WIZ 801 BLL13 Jennifer Hillistad $1318/12-8/16 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N .Bell School Rd. Room 007

Clayworks(Grades K-2) We will work with hand building clay, slabs, pinch forms and coils to make sculpture and useful objects. Some of the projects include faces, turtles, mugs and dishes, all to be made with the students’ personal style and input. Individuality is stressed. No two pieces are alike. Fun for all!


Fun with Clay(Grades 5-8) If you’ve never played with clay, this is your chance to learn and have some fun doing it! In this beginning ceramics class, you will learn the basic hand-building techniques used to create unique art with clay. All work will be fired and picked up when complete.

WIZ 801 BLL3 Jennifer Hillistad $1316/17-6/21 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

WIZ 801 BLL10 Jennifer Hillistad $1317/29-8/2 MTWThF 1:00-4:00 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

Handbuilding with Clay(Grades 2-5) This is a fun for youngsters who like creativity with messy material. The teacher will give basic step by step instructions for clay building. Students will add their personal touches to make each piece very original. The handbuilding techniques of pinching, coiling and using slabs will be taught. Students will make small sculptures and utility objects. Color will be applied as well as clear glaze, then the pieces will be fired in a kiln. Kids will be able to pick up the finished pieces within a week of the class ending.



Southwest American Clay Pottery(Grades 4-8) This is a hands on course exploring pots made by our First Nation’s Peoples of our Southwest. Resources will be literature illustrat-ing this pottery. The students will make their own pieces using the coil construction technique. They will decorate each pot using significant symbols of their own lives, just as the First Peoples Tribes also used symbols important to their existence. Students can pick up their art pieces a week after class is over.


CRAFTSCOOKING

Clay Sculpture(Grades 2-8) Make clay animals of your choice! Make anything that’s not useful. Make a toy, tell a story, just not a plate, mug vase or a bowl. Have some fun with clay. Learn how to keep clay pieces from breaking before they even get the firing kiln. We will paint and glaze your art work, put it in the kiln and fire them. Kids will get them back in a week.


Wood Art(Grades 5-8) This new class is all about using the imagination to make cool art out of wood pieces. The processes of planning, constructing, and finishing are designed to encourage creative thinking.



Design and Handsewing for Dolls(Grades 3-Up) Make decorative weavings on looms that you make yourself! Use yarn and found objects for the warp and weft strings. You will also weave using construction paper, newspaper and attached glittery sparkles. Let’s express your creativity and personality!.

WIZ 804 RV Kathy Lyon $1088/12-8/15 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG I Room 125

Totally Tie-Dye Workshop(Grades 3 & Up) Create totally groovy Tie-Dyes. Practice creating the same effects seen at street fairs and rock concerts! You may want to bring your own 100% white cotton t-shirts or other all cotton items for decorating. T-shirts, bandanas and pillow cases will be provided.

WIZ 804 RV2 Kim Shrader $636/12 W 9:30 am-Noon 1 SessionRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 220 B

Sewing I(Ages 9-14) Learn to sew simple garments and read and follow a pattern guide. You can use your own sewing machine or use one that is provided for you. Learn easy ways to hem, put in zippers, sleeves and much more by the end of the class. Note: For those adults who want to take this great class with your child/grandchild. Both adult and child must register (although strongly suggested, class does not require an adult to attend with child). First class, students will meet at classroom, then we’ll travel to local fabric store to make supply purchases.

CAH 811 BLL Mary Foreman $996/15-8/3 Sa 9:00-11:30 am 7 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 002NO CLASS 7/6

8 Register early at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ceonline DANCE •DOWN ON THE FARM

DANCE DOWN ON THE FARMAll About Dance! Camp(Ages 8-12) A week long exploration of various dance styles in a fun and creative environment! Dancers learn basic movements and terminology of ballet, modern, jazz and folk dance styles. This learning will culminate in the creation of a dance, costumes and sets for a mini performance at the end of the week. Girls should wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. Boys should wear comfortable play clothes and ballet slippers or non-slip socks. Please provide a healthy lunch for your dancer each day.

WIZ 805 RDC11 Rockford Dance Co. $2506/24-6/28 MTWThF 9:00 am-5:00 pm 5 Sessions ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY 711 North Main St.

Ballet Themed Dance Camps(Ages 3-6) Young dancers will experience the joy of dance through famous story ballets! Ballet, folk, and creative dance movements are combined with games, crafts, and select dance media! Dancers will make their own tiara (or crown) and get to perform a special princess (or prince) dance at the end of the week. Girls should wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes. Boys should wear comfortable play clothes and ballet slippers or non-slip socks. Please provide a healthy snack for your dancer each day.

•Cinderella(3-4yr)●•SleepingBeauty(3-4yr)●•SwanLake(5-6yr)●•SugarPlum(5-6yr)

WIZ 805 RDC12 Rockford Dance Co. $756/24-6/28 MTWThF 9:30-11:30 am 5 Sessions ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY 711 North Main St.

Dance Sport-Boys(Boys Ages 6-10) A sports inspired, dance experience designed specifi-cally for boys! Aerobic fitness, strengthening and stretching are built into the movement exercises drawn from familiar sports. This class will be taught by Matthew Keefe, Artistic Director and male dancers from the Rockford Dance Company. A final performance will be given at the end of the week. Boys should wear comfortable play clothes and ballet slippers or non-slip socks. Please provide a healthy snack for your dancer each day.

WIZ 805 RDC3 Rockford Dance Co. $756/24-6/28 MTWThF 9:30-11:30 am 5 Sessions ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY 711 North Main St.

Other session dates available, please contact Rockford Dance Company at (815) 963-3341 for details.

Farm Leadership Camp (Ages 12-15) You are invited to this special week of farm day camp for young teens. We’ll do animal chores daily, work in the vegetable fields and learn to lead activities to engage younger students in the life of the farm. You’ll have the option to work as a staff helper with day camps later in the summer. BRING: hearty snack daily and dress to be in the farm environment. INCLUDES overnight campout Wednesday night (ends at Noon on Thursday).

WIZ 809 BE6 Angelic Staff $2506/10-6/13 MT 1:00-7:00 pm WTh Overnight 4 SessionsANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CTR 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia

Amazing Farm Animals Day Camp(Ages 6-12) Get down & dirty with your favorite farm animals! Work in the barnyard, do chores alongside the crew, groom the horse, milk the goats, & learn all about the roles of our livestock on the farm through games & hands-on work. BRING: sack lunch and snacks daily.

WIZ 809 BE3 Angelic Staff $1756/17-6/20 MTWTh 9:00 am-3:00 pm 4 Sessions ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CTR 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia

WIZ 809 BE Angelic Staff $2207/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-3:00 pm 5 Sessions ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CTR 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia

Farm Pioneer Day Camp(Ages 6-12) Be a pioneer for a week! Care for the livestock, make pioneer style food and crafts, and take an adventure down to the creek. BRING: sack lunch and snacks daily.


Young Farm Pioneer Day Camp(Ages 4-7) Be a pioneer for a week! Care for the livestock, make pioneer style food and crafts, and take an adventure down to the creek. BRING: sack lunch and snacks daily.

WIZ 809 BE8 Angelic Staff $756/25-6/27 TWTh 9:00 am-Noon 3 Sessions ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CTR 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia

Farm Adventure Day Camp(Ages 9-12) Join us for an exciting week of farm challenges, including a building project, a quest in the farm’s woods, cooking from scratch, and an entrepreneurial venture. BRING: sack lunch and snacks daily.


What’s Cookin’ on the Farm(Ages 6-12) Come learn to make ice cream, lasagna and more using eggs and milk from our favorite farm animals, while helping to take care of the animals and tending the vegetables on our organic farm. Bring your appetites, your imaginations, and let’s get ready to cook!


Playing With Your Food Day Camp(Ages 6-12) Explore the whole farm from the creek to the barnyard, playing games along the way. On the farm, ice cream starts in the hay fields, the sprinkler is truly awesome, and your friends have four legs as well as two! BRING: sack lunch and snacks daily.


Fun with Farm Animals(Ages 4-7) Get down & dirty with your favorite farm animals! Work in the barnyard, do chores alongside the crew, groom the horse, milk the goats, & learn all about the roles of our livestock on the farm through games & hands-on work. BRING: snack daily.

WIZ 809 BE9 Angelic Staff $758/12-8/14 MTW 9:00am-Noon 3 SessionsANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CTR 1547 Rockton Rd., Caledonia


LANGUAGE LANGUAGE • LEGOS • MARTIAL ARTS

Junior Vehicle Engineering™

(Grades 1-3) Students will creatively build and modify different vehicles including everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines and more using our unique LEGO® kits. NOTE: Students do not get to bring home any of the Lego projects they create. Concepts learned:•Basicengineeringprinciples•Friction,forces,motion,andaerodynamics•Problemsolving•Communicationskills

WIZ 820 BLL2 All About Learning $1098/5-8/9 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001

Elementary Engineering™

(Grades 4-8) Students will creatively build and modify machines ap-plying basic engineering principles and using our unique LEGO® kits. This is an integrated science and math class.

WIZ 820 BLL All About Learning $1098/5-8/9 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001

Lego’s(Grades K-12) Engineering and technological principles are presented as you become a LEGO inventor. Explore simple, real life machines and use the ideas to build similar machines from LEGOS. Create and build realistic, working models based on problem-solving situations. Appropriate ate for Level I and Level II students. Instructor will assign kits accordingly.

WIZ 820 BLL3 Kassy Koehler $1296/10-6/13 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001

WIZ 820 BLL4 Luke Koehler $1296/10-6/13 MTWTh 1:00 -4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 001











LEGOSSign Language I(Ages 5 and up) Learn family signs, ABC’s, fingerspelling, seasons of the year, holidays, colors, weather, and much more! This unique class is led by a deaf teacher who uses ASL as her primary language. Optional book can be purchased at the Center for Sight & Hearing.

LAN 812 CSH Center Staff $606/10-7/29 M 1:30-3:00 pm 8 Sessions CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING 8038 MacIntosh Ln., Rkfd.

LAN 812 CSH3 Center Staff $606/10-7/29 M 6:00-7:30 pm 8 Sessions CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING 8038 MacIntosh Ln., Rkfd.

Sign Language II(Ages 5 and up) Learn opposites, emotions, school, home, clothing items, and much more! This unique class is led by a deaf teacher who uses ASL as her primary language. PREREQUISITE: Sign Language I. Optional book can be purchased at the Center for Sight & Hearing.

LAN 812 CSH4 Center Staff $606/11-7/30 T 1:30-3:00 pm 8 Sessions CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING 8038 MacIntosh Ln., Rkfd.

LAN 812 CSH2 Center Staff $606/11-7/30 T 6:00-7:30 pm 8 Sessions CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING 8038 MacIntosh Ln., Rkfd.

Discovering Chinese for Kids (Ages 6-12) Beginning level reading, speaking and writing, designed for U.S. students, learning Chinese as a 2nd language. Covered topics: Greetings and family member, Personal introduction, numbers, dates, countries and languages and occupations. Purchase text at the RVC Bookstore.

WIZ 814 BLL Rong Zhang $1396/15-8/24 Sa Noon-2:00 pm 10 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 002NO CLASS 7/6

Chinese is Fun for Toddlers (Age 3-6) Toddlers will learn Chinese through this beginner’s course. Classes will be fun and filled with activities. Not only will you learn about the Chinese language, you will also learn a great deal of Chinese culture.

WIZ 814 BLL2 Rong Zhang $1396/15-8/24 Sa 2:15-4:15 pm 10 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 002NO CLASS 7/6

Kid’s Focus Camp(Ages 3-11) Your child will benefit from this program by developing positive character, good habits, and leadership skills. Self-defense, respect, confidence, focus, coordination, self-discipline, self-esteem will lead to a “Yes I can!” positive attitude. Benefits also flow into school physical education and sport activities. Once registered at RVC, call Ha’s Studio.

WIZ 808 HA3 Ha’s Studio Staff $99Call (815) 282-4028 to schedule day/times. 16 Sessions HA’S TAE KWON DO STUDIO 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park

Star Wars Camp (Ages 6-11) Want to be a Jedi Knight? Discover the force behind Kum Do, the traditional Korean Sword art that teaches self defense through techniques used by ancient Korean warriors. This course emphasizes a child’s ability to focus, increased coordination and self‐discipline. Our program is highly beneficial for ADD and ADHD children. Once regis-tered at RVC, call Ha’s Studio.

WIZ 808 HA2 Ha’s Studio Staff $59Call (815) 282-4028 to schedule day/times. 16 Sessions HA’S TAE KWON DO STUDIO 4150 N. Perryville Rd., Loves Park

Youth Anti-Bullying & Safety Course (Ages 4-12) Give your child the skills to defend themselves against bullies, help any of their classmates who are getting bullied and focus on non-physical just as much as a physical means of defusing an altercation. We’ll also equip your child with tools to heighten their awareness against abductors and avoid predators. Character lessons such as building self-esteem and respect for others is also an added benefit.

WIZ 810 EDS Elite Defense Staff $276/10-7/1 M 6:15-7:00 pm 4 SessionsElite Defense Systems 5695 Strathmoor Dr.

Little Kickers(Ages 4-6) Is your child interested in martial arts? Little Kickers is the perfect start! Develop attention span, focus, and coordination in a safe and fun environment. Once registered with RVC, call No Joke.

WIZ 817 NJ3 No Joke Staff $48 Call (815) 986-KICK to schedule day/times. 6 Sessions NO JOKE MARTIAL ARTS 6358 Daytona Dr., Loves Park

Children’s Mixed Martial Arts(Ages 7-11) Is your child the victim of bullying? Or are you worried your child might be bullying others? Children’s Mixed Martial Arts will teach your child proper bully defense and give them the self confidence they need while teaching them the humility and responsibility that comes with being a martial artist. Once registered with RVC, call No Joke.

WIZ 817 NJ2 No Joke Staff $48Call (815) 986-KICK to schedule day/times. 6 Sessions NO JOKE MARTIAL ARTS 6358 Daytona Dr., Loves Park

MARTIALARTS


RVC Piano Classes with Inger LangsholtSPECIFIC REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:•Chooseappropriateage/skilllevel:attendthefirstclass.•Registerandpayatfirstclass(checkonlyplease).•Apianoorkeyboardwithstandardsizekeysneededforhome

preparation of assignments.•Dates/timesandclasslevelassignmentssubjectto change at instructor’s discretion.

PIANO CLASSES FOR NEW (INEXPERIENCED) STUDENTS Classes designed for beginning level students. No experience required!

Preparatory Piano I(Ages 4-7) Inger Langsholt $686/11-8/13 T 11:15 am-12:30 pm 9 SessionsRVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/2

Preparatory Piano I(Ages 4-7) Inger Langsholt $616/12-8/7 W 2:00-3:30 pm 8 SessionsRVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/3

Preparatory Piano I(Ages 4-7) Inger Langsholt $616/13-8/8 Th 10:45 am-12:15 pm 8 SessionsRVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/4

Elementary Piano I(Ages 9-12) Inger Langsholt $616/12-8/7 W 5:00-6:30 pm 8 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/3

Elementary Piano I(Ages 9-12) Inger Langsholt $616/13-8/8 Th 12:15-1:45 pm 8 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/4

PIANO CLASSES FOR CURRENT (EXPERIENCED) STUDENTSClasses designed for students who have previously attended piano classes or have past experience.

Preparatory Piano II & IIIPREREQUISITE: Preparatory Piano I.

(Ages 5-8) Inger Langsholt $686/10-8/12 M 2:45-4:00 pm 9 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/1

Preparatory Piano III & IVPREREQUISITE: Preparatory Piano II.

(Ages 5-8) Inger Langsholt $686/11-8/13 T 12:30-1:45 pm 9 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/2

Elementary Piano II PREREQUISITE: Elementary Piano I.


Elementary Piano IIPREREQUISITE: Elementary Piano I.

(Ages 9-12) Inger Langsholt $616/12-8/7 W 3:30-5:00 pm 8 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/3

Elementary Piano II & IIIPREREQUISITE: Elementary Piano I.

(Ages 9-12) Inger Langsholt $686/11-8/13 T 5:30-6:45 pm 9 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/2

Elementary Piano II & IIIPREREQUISITE: Elementary Piano I.

(Ages 9-12) Inger Langsholt $616/13-8/8 Th 9:15-10:45 am 8 Sessions RVC BLDG. G Piano Lab NO CLASS 7/4

Piano for ‘TweenersPREREQUISITE: Previous piano classes or instruction, for advancing students. Must have standard size piano/keyboard.


MUSIC NATURE

Nature Play(Ages 4-6) Designed just for the younger explorers. Fun! Mud! Water! Bugs! Outdoors! “Nature play strengthens children’s self-confidence and arouses their senses, their awareness of the world and all that moves in it, seen and unseen.”

WIZ 809 SD2 Severson Dells $356/17-6/19 MTW 9:00-11:30 am 3 Sessions SEVERSON DELLS 8786 Montague Rd., Rockford

Camp Peek Into Creek(Grades 2-5) Dive into ecology of stream life; whet your appetite and wet your feet. Take part in the A, B, Sees (appreciation, biology, and silliness) of this watery world. Explore the creeks located at Severson Dells Forest Preserve and Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve. (Campers will be expected to be dropped-off and picked-up at the appropriate scheduled locations.) The camp will end with the legendary creek slosh through the dells in the beautiful Hall Creek of Severson Dells.

WIZ 809 SD3 Severson Dells $756/25-6/27 TWTh 9:00-3:00 pm 3 Sessions SEVERSON DELLS 8786 Montague Rd., Rockford

Grandparent & Kid Camp(Ages 5-12 w/Grandparent) Come One, Come All, Young and Young at Heart. “There is no such thing as a grown up person.” Spend two fabulous mornings with your grandchild(ren) enjoying the out-of-doors. Offers a variety of activities to complement differing levels of ability. No need to be an expert...just come and have fun. “It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.” – Rachel Carson. Note: Register child(ren) only.

WIZ 809 SD Severson Dells $457/10-7/11 WTh 9:00-11:30 am 2 SessionSEVERSON DELLS 8786 Montague Rd., Rockford

Adventure Quest(Grades 6-9) It’s fun! You won’t want to miss it! These three days are for students who want to experience some exciting places and learn hands-on while exploring the natural world.

WIZ 809 SD4 Severson Dells $1307/16-7/18 T 9:00 am-3:00 pm WTh 8:00 am-4:30 pm 3 Sessions SEVERSON DELLS 8786 Montague Rd., Rockford

MUSIC • NATURE


PHOTO & FILM

Let’s Write a Story(Grades 1-5) Do you like animals and dragons, folk tales and fables? If you like to write and draw, then his class is for you. Each child will create a story in the Kamishibai style (Japanese story cards), what a great way to sharpen your writing organizational skills.

WIZ 821 RV Ruth Filz $1086/10-6/13 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126

Beginning WritingHands-On English with Linking Blocks I, group A – Learn to write sentenc-es that sparkle with color! Maneuver colored blocks to learn how parts of speech such as nouns and verbs fit together to make great sentences. Add colorful description to your sentences with awesome adjectives and ad-verbs. Have fun sharing your colorful sentences and paragraphs with oth-ers. Presented by the author of the Linking Blocks program, John Menken.

WIZ 821 RV2 John Menken (Grades 6-8) $1296/17-7/10 MW 10:00 am-Noon 6 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 123NO CLASS 7/1 & 7/3

WIZ 821 RV3 John Menken (Grades 4-6) $1296/18-7/11 TTh 10:00 am-Noon 6 SessionsRVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 123NO CLASS 7/2 & 7/4

Critters ‘n Kids Learning Camp(Ages 9-12) A team of three teachers presents a coordinated program of science, art, and writing. Students will observe and explore the metamor-phosis of caterpillars into butterflies. They will learn some scientific terminology, pick up pointers on the care of living specimens, and learn some lessons in patience. Campers will then use various media to create artistic responses to their science observations. Projects may include painting, sketching, and block printing. Finally, the campers will learn how to write an effective description of their science observations with subject-predicate sentence structure, descriptive adjectives and adverbs, and basic paragraphs. PRE-REQUISITE: Campers must be able to read and write. BRING: an art apron or large shirt for art projects.

WIZ 819 BLL John Menken $1507/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Chemical Magic–Microscopes & Rocks(Ages 6-11) Learn to make batteries from fruits or potatoes. Make a fantastic crystal tree. Work with invisible ink. See the happy and sad balls. Work with our powerful magnets. Look at our prepared slides using our microscopes. Learn about the different types of rocks and minerals from our interesting rock and mineral collection. Be a chemical detective. Make glob from glue. Use paper chromatography to separate colors. Make dirty pennies turn clean and clean pennies turn green. Everything will be explained to you so you can go home having learned some interesting science. Hands-on science is the best way to learn. Do it the Sciensational way!

WIZ 818 BLL2 Sciensational Staff $1597/8-7/12 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

Can You Dig It(Ages 6-11) Archaeology and Paleontology seem like big words to kids. Now Sciensational Workshops for Kids makes them come alive. Each child will partake in a simulated fossil excavation, uncovering the different bones of a dinosaur. Each child will then assemble the bones to form a completed 3-dimensional dinosaur to be taken home. We will bring the excavation tools, labels and specimen bags. We will use our geological time and fossil charts. You will make a plaster fossil replica of an ammonite, Tyrannosaurus rex tooth or choose from other molds. You’ll identify 20-million year old shark’s teeth and see other fossil replicas such as, a cave bear tooth, an ammonite, a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth or a dinosaur egg etc. See and work with our rock and mineral collection. Be a rock hound and identify different rocks and minerals. See and hold our giant pumice rock specimen - it’s from Mt. St. Helens. Come join Sciensa-tional Workshops for Kids. It’ll be fun and educational.

WIZ 818 BLL3 Sciensational Staff $1597/8-7/12 MTWThF 12:45-3:45 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

PHOTO & FILM • READING, WRITING & MATH • SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Acting I(Grades 4-8) Learn to act for the camera and prepare for work in films, television and commercials. Classic performances in film will be watched, studied, and discussed throughout this intensive class. Learn cold reads, preparation for scenes, internal dialogue, monologues–culminating into scene work with others. Opportunity for instructor edited short scene shot, as sample reel in submission to student and independent films, or large productions. Guest actors and directors will visit to workshop with students.

WIZ 806 BLL2 Fathead Films $776/10-7/15 M 6:00-7:30 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 013NO CLASS 7/1

WIZ 806 BLL4 Fathead Films $777/22-8/19 M 6:00-7:30 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 013

Filmmaking – Beginning(Grades 4-8) Bring your ideas from script to screen! Work in groups where you’ll write a script, plan for a shoot, shoot, direct, and edit the film. Learn how to plan and execute the film. Every student will have the chance to write, shoot, direct, and edit your films. Learn how to submit film to film festivals. There is no reason to fear the technology - everything will be taught hands on. Sign up today and tell your story!

WIZ 806 BLL Fathead Films $776/10-7/15 M 6:00-7:30 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 013NO CLASS 7/1

WIZ 806 BLL3 Fathead Films $777/22-8/19 M 6:00-7:30 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 013

READING, WRITING & MATH

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY


Hyper Peppy Robotics(Ages 7-12) Build and take home your own Hyper Peppy Robot. It’s sound activated. Use the clap of your hands to get it moving. It has a very sensitive touch/sound sensor. When it comes in contact with an object it will automatically go into reverse, and then turn left before embarking on a new course. It’s fast!!! You’re able to adjust it’s sensitivity to sound. You will see, first-hand, the many gears, circuit board, microphone, and it’s easy to assemble mechanical drive system. The completed project will help build self-confidence. You will also get to build other robots as a part of a small group. Be a part of robotic technology and have fun investigat-ing the future effects it will have on our lives.

WIZ 818 BLL4 Sciensational Staff $1597/15-7/19 MTWThF 9:00 am-Noon 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

Electronic Lab(Ages 7-12) 30 different projects and experiments are built with your own electronic kit to keep in this hands-on workshop. The Science Electronics Lab will stimulate kids’ minds by using easy to understand experiments to increase their knowledge of electronics. Science project ideas will come alive as they build the 30 projects while working with Electronic Circuits. The electronics kit is reusable. Have fun designing your own projects once you’ve built all 30. Kids can proceed at their own pace. Each participant will keep: an 80 page manual, 1 solderless circuit board, 12 resistors, 2 capacitors, 2 light-emitting diodes, 2 transistors, 1 battery snap, 1 diode, 1 speaker, 1 timer, 1 photocell, 1 rectifier, 1 poten-tiometer, and 1 switch. Learn the ins and outs of how they work. Kids will be grouped by age.

WIZ 818 BLL5 Sciensational Staff $1597/15-7/19 MTWThF 12:45-3:45 pm 5 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 007

Shark Week(Ages 6-11) Discover the world of this amazing ocean creature during a week long class all about sharks! Learn the truth–and the myths–about these feared animals as you find out about their diet, lives, bodies, and more. Make fun projects, like shark tooth necklaces, to enhance your learning experience. Sink your teeth into a fun week of learning about sharks!

WIZ 800 BLL Colleen Rittmeyer $1088/5-8/8 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Reptiles(Ages 6-11) Are reptiles slimy and gross, or scaly and amazing? Explore this animal group by learning about different types of reptiles, their habitats, adaptations, and more. Discover reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and crocodilians. Finish the week with exciting visitors: live reptiles from Burpee Museum!

WIZ 800 BLL2 Colleen Rittmeyer $1088/5-8/8 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Science Fun with Everyday Things(Grades 1-5) Things will fizz, foam, pop and change. Learn about suspen-sions and solutions, actions and reactions. Learn about inertia and find electricity in strange places. Learn about gravity and magnets. We will do all this and much more.

WIZ 818 RV Ruth Filz $1086/10-6/13 MTWTh 9:00-Noon 4 Sessions RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126

WIZ 818 RV5 Ruth Filz $1086/24-6/27 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 Sessions RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126

Be an Earth Detective(Grades 1-5) Learn about the Earth in a fast-paced class. Talk about weather, make some simple weather instruments, learn about ecosys-tems, and taking care of our planet. Make and take home a mini-recycle compost bin complete with live worms.

WIZ 818 RV2 Ruth Filz $1086/17-6/20 MTWTh 9:00-Noon 4 Sessions RVC CLASSROOM BLDG II Room 126


Can You Make It Fly(Grades 1-5) Love things that fly, then this class is for you! Make a different style of paper airplane each day. Learn about symmetry, elevators and ailerons. We will also fly several types of gliders and balloons. Each child will make and bring home a white wing glider. Weather permitting; we will test all planes outside.




Science Rocks!(Ages 6-12) Sharpen your knowledge about Earth Science. “Dig in” to the study of rocks, fossils, gemstones, and precious metals. Pan for gold, create fossils, and start a rock collection. Take a geological adventure!

WIZ 818 BLL Elizabeth Strey $786/17-6/20 MTWTh 1:00-3:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 002

Trivia Time(Grades 5-8) Scholars and quizbowlers alike will find something new to learn in this fun, academic course. We will cover topics in literature, science, and social studies, and will compete with buzzers for team and individual prizes.

WIZ 819 BLL2 Kristin Strey $1087/29-8/1 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

BURPEE ADVENTURERS SERIES FOR AGES 6-8Burpee Adventurers: Treasure Hunters 100(Ages 6-8) Wear your treasure hunting clothes and discover how treasure hunters find treasure and what tools they use. Then go on a “Treasure Hunt” in Burpee’s back yard. This hands-on class is designed for the younger set, be prepared to go outside and get dirty!

WIZ 811 BMU Burpee Staff $136/13 Th 10:00 am-Noon 1 SessionBURPEE MUSEUM 737 N. Main St.

Burpee Adventurers: Becoming a Paleontologist(Ages 6-8) So, you like fossils and dinosaurs? What does a paleontologist do? See the work going on in Burpee’s Prep Lab up close and learn what it takes to prepare a fossil.

WIZ 811 BMU2 Burpee Staff $136/20 Th 10:00 am-Noon 1 SessionBURPEE MUSEUM 737 N. Main St.

Burpee Adventurers: Fur, Feathers & Scales, Oh My!(Ages 6-8) Ever wonder why reptiles have scales and birds have feathers? We’ll find out in this fun, hands-on program. We’ll use the Museum’s live animals and specimens from Collections to explore the wonderful world of animals, and make an animal related craft to take home.


Burpee Adventurers: Earths’ Treasures(Ages 6-8) “Thar be gold in them thar hills!” Also silver, copper and precious jewels. We’ll discover Earth’s Treasures in this hands-on, inter-active program, and even make some treasure to take home.


Burpee Adventurers: Homer the Triceratops(Ages 6-8) Get the low down on Homer! What makes him special? How is he unique Ceratopsian? How is he a unique Triceratops?


Burpee Adventurers: The Big Blue(Ages 6-8) Follow “Crush” the turtle as we dive into the oceans to discover the creatures that live there. Come prepared to explore the deep, but don’t worry, we won’t get wet!


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Continued


SOCIAL STUDIESBURPEE ESCAPE SERIES FOR AGES 9-12 Burpee Escape: Treasure Hunters 101(Ages 9-12) How do treasure hunters find treasure and what tools do they use? We’ll discover the answers as we explore Burpee’s back yard looking for treasure. Come dressed to be outside and get dirty!

WIZ 811 BMU7 Burpee Staff $136/11 T 1:00-3:00 pm 1 SessionBURPEE MUSEUM 737 N. Main St.

Burpee Escape: Paleontology 101(Ages 9-12) Here is a class with actual hands-on experience in paleontol-ogy. Learn what Burpee is doing at its dig sites and the background basics which a paleontologist needs to know. Spend some time in Burpee’s prep lab and work with a variety of tools to prepare a fossil.


Burpee Escape: The Animal Kingdom(Ages 9-12) Let’s explore the Animal Kingdom by visiting the Museum’s live animals and using the skulls and bones from the collections to learn about different animals and how they live.


Burpee Escape: Dinos Down Under(Ages 9-12) Discover the dinosaurs of Australia and Antarctica. Learn when they walked the earth and how they are similar and different from dinosaurs of North America.


Burpee Escape: Treasures of the Earth(Ages 9-12) Ever wonder where pirate booty comes from? It comes from the earth! Metals like gold and silver, shining jewels and even building materials like granite and marble. We’ll discover Earth’s Treasures in this hands-on program and make some treasure to take home.


Burpee Escape: Ceratopsians(Ages 9-12) Explore the world of horned dinosaurs and delve into the unique characteristics of Homer, Burpee’s soon to be unveiled fossil find. Learn the newest research on Triceratops and the Ceratopsian group.


Burpee Escape: Oceans Alive(Ages 9-12) The oceans are filled with amazing creatures. From tiny shells to huge whales and endangered sea turtles. We’ll explore the ocean depths to discover the things that live there in this interactive program.


Pretty, Pretty, Princess(Ages 6-11) Have you ever wanted to be a princess? Learn about real princesses and queens who have made a difference. Step back in time to learn about historical princesses such as Cleopatra, Anastasia, Marie Antoinette and Pocahontas. Then find out about modern princesses like Grace of Monaco and Princess Diana. Create your own princess crown and your own princess game! Through fun crafts, movies, and activities, learn about real women who have been pretty princesses!

WIZ 811 BLL2 Colleen Rittmeyer $1086/10-6/13 MTWTh 9:00 am-Noon 4 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

African Culture(Ages 6-11) Take a journey through Africa! Explore the land and animals of the African continent and learn about the traditions, art, food, and music of different tribes. We will learn through a variety of hands-on activities and crafts, videos, and other media. Discover the culture of Africa this summer!

WIZ 811 BLL Colleen Rittmeyer $1086/10-6/13 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Ancient Egypt(Ages 6-11) Enter the world of ancient Egypt in this class! Learn about many different aspects of this civilization, including religion, pharaohs, mummies, and pyramids. Learn to write in hieroglyphics, make Egyptian clothes and jewelry, and more! You’ll even make your own model pyramid! Walk like an Egyptian to this fun class!

WIZ 811 BLL6 Colleen Rittmeyer $1086/17-6/20 MTWTh 1:00-4:00 pm 4 SessionsBELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

Greeks & Gladiators(Ages 6-11) Experience the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans in this fun class! Start with the Greeks and learn about important things that they invented, and how those inventions affect us today. Then learn about the ancient Romans. Important leaders, developments, and more come to life as you explore the Roman world. Also find out about Greek and Roman warfare. Create your own Roman shield, a model of the Coliseum, and participate in the Greek Olympics. Have a blast from the past as you discover the world of the Greeks and Romans.


American History(Ages 6-11) Do you want to know more about America’s history? Take a trip back in time to learn about four major American wars; the Revolu- tionary War, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. Participate in fun activities to learn about American history. Experience different aspects of colonial life; see an engaging presentation from the Midwest Museum on the Civil War; and create a fun game for the World Wars! Through videos, activities and presentations, history will come alive!


Dragons(Ages 6-12) Unlock the mysteries about dragons in this educational class. What do researchers know about these ancient creatures? Did dragons really exist or were they imaginary? You be the judge!

WIZ 811 BLL5 Elizabeth Strey $786/24-6/27 MTWTh 1:00-3:00 pm 4 Sessions BELL SCHOOL RD CTR 3350 N. Bell School Rd. Room 004

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Continued • SOCIAL STUDIES • SPORTS & RECREATION


Activity Gym(Ages 2-4) More than just tumbling! Songs, shapes, balance, colors, coordination and games to help little ones learn and have fun. Choose to attend Tue OR Wed, 9:45-10:30 am. Once registered at RVC call the Fitness Zone at (815) 624-7663 to select day that fits your schedule.

FIT 808 FZ Fitness Zone Staff $606/11-8/13 T or W 9:45-10:30 am 10 Sessions FITNESS ZONE 807 Progressive Ln., South Beloit

Tumbling(All Ages) Learn the fundamentals of coordination and basic tumbling.Once registered at RVC call the Fitness Zone at (815) 624-7663 to select day that fits your schedule.

WIZ 808 FZ3 Fitness Zone $806/11-8/13 T 4:30-5:15 pm 10 SessionsFITNESS ZONE 807 Progressive Ln., South Beloit

Little Stars(Ages 15 months-5 years) Considered one of the most progressive and innovative programs available today for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children. The program is designed to help each child’s individual physical awareness, strength, balance and coordination. This program is a preparation for school achievement. It will help your child learn “how to learn.” Your child will do better in the classroom with self confidence he/she has gained through learning how to analyze. This is a success orientated program designed to help children feel good about themselves. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford.

WIZ 817 GAR5 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford $56Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times. 1 month SessionGYMNASTIC ACADEMY OF ROCKFORD 6630 Spring Brook Rd.

WIZ 817 GAR5 Gymnastics Academy of Rockford $56Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times. 1 month SessionGYMNASTIC ACADEMY NORTH 11447 2nd St. Roscoe

Girls Gymnastics(Ages 6 & Up) Bars, beam, floor-X & vault, all the traditional women’s Olympic events. GAR’s state-of-the-art training facility provides each student with a positive, progressive and fun approach to learning gymnas-tics. This is a success-oriented program designed to develop the individ-ual, as well as the gymnast. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford.

WIZ 817 GAR Gymnastics Academy of Rockford $56Call (815) 654-3867 to schedule day/times. 1 month SessionGYMNASTIC ACADEMY OF ROCKFORD 6630 Spring Brook Rd.

WIZ 817 GAR Gymnastics Academy North $56Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times. 1 month SessionGYMNASTIC ACADEMY NORTH 11447 2nd St. Roscoe

Boys and Girls Tumbling(Ages 6 & Up) A fun alternative to the traditional apparatus style of gymnas-tics. It’s just you and the floor! Our coaching staff has developed more local, state, national and world champions than any program in existence today. So, whether you are tumbling for fun or aspiring to be the best in the world, we have a place for you! Once registered with RVC call GAR.


WIZ 817 GAR2 Gymnastics Academy North $56Call (815) 623-2345 to schedule day/times. 1 month SessionGYMNASTIC ACADEMY NORTH 11447 2nd St. Roscoe

Boys and Girls Trampoline(Ages 6 & Up) This course has a unique Safe Progression System into every step of the skill development process to enable your child the safest learning experience available anywhere. Trampoline is the perfect tool for developing skills in other sports like cheerleading, diving, tumbling and gymnastics. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford.



Boys Gymnastics(Ages 6 & Up –ROSCOE ONLY) Boys gymnastics is a sport enhancement program geared toward providing the students with the essentials to prepare themselves for the challenges of our more advanced levels in trampoline and tumbling, as well as, giving them the necessary tools to succeed in other sports!! This course combines strength training, flexibil-ity, tumbling and trampoline. Once registered at RVC, call Gymnastics Academy of Rockford. Roscoe Location only.


SPORTS & RECREATION Continued • WHIZ KIDS FACULTY

SPORTS & RECREATION


WHIZ KIDS FACULTYAIELLO, RONG is a native Chinese. She had a bachelor’s degree from a renowned university in China with a major in English Language and Literature. She taught English as a second language in a college in China for six years. She came to the U.S. in 2003, and has been teaching Chinese since. She has taught Chinese at Ray Chinese School and Language Stars Schools in Naperville, IL, and is now a middle and high school Chinese teacher at Rockford Christian Schools, Rockford, IL.

ALL ABOUT LEARNING, INC., headquartered in Sparta, Michigan; was founded in 2002 by Dave Stackpole. We are a leading provider of: Enrichment classes, After school programs, On-Site Field trips, and summer Enrichment camps for grades K-8. We bridge the gap between learning and fun, using Lego as our learning tool. Our programs provide hands on opportunities for students everywhere.

ANGELIC ORGANICS LEARNING CENTER helps people build local food systems. The Learning Center offers opportunities to grow healthy food, connect with farmers and the land, learn agriculture and leadership skills, and gain a better quality of life. For information or to get involved, visit www.LearnGrowConnect.org.

BURPEE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY began as a Works Progress Administration project of the 1930’s. Burpee is a natural history museum specializing in paleontology, geology, biology and Native American life.

THE CENTER FOR SIGHT AND HEARING has served Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin since 1962 helping individuals with a vision and/or hearing loss to live more independent lives. Offering services and solutions for all levels of impairment, the Center strives to be a resource for persons and families living with these two most prevalent and least recognized disabilities in our community.

ELITE DEFENSE SYSTEMS (EDS) was founded by Matthew J. Numrich. Mr. Numrich is certified as one of only a handful of full Instructor of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and the Filipino Martial Arts by Sifu Paul Vunak (under Guru Dan Inosanto). The Elite Defense environment is for learning and workout, where you are proud to bring your family, friends, co-workers, customers, clients, and acquaintances. Through its many services, EDS has specialty instructors for different groups of students, including law enforcement organizations, security companies, young adults, children with learning disabilities (ADD/ADHD), and family members seeking proactive home/environment safety.

FATHEAD FILMS began with two cousins captured by the magic and passion of movies. Keith and Justin Romine began writing and producing films as teenagers and now collaborate talent, creativity, and passion into Fathead Films. Both hold BA degrees in Film from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where they studied under some great names in film and television including, Academy Award nominated actor Tony Curtis, writer Sean Clark, and film director David Schmoeller. They currently produce short films and a feature film.

FILZ, RUTH has been teaching her love of Science for more than 30 years. She knows that children learn best by doing and puts the philosophy into practice. Sharing the attitude of “science is great,” she encourages kids to investigate their world, while ultimately encouraging them to pursue science related careers.

FITNESS ZONE managed and owned by Kevin and Brenda Burns strives to provide you with convenience, afford ability, and quality. The Burns’ teach students to be healthy and active.

GYMNASTIC ACADEMY OF ROCKFORD offers great recreational classes and world-class competitive programs. GAR is considered one of the finest, safest and most well equipped facilities in the country. Have fun, make friends, work with others, compete, develop your “hidden potential” and reach your personal best...with GAR!

HA’S TAE KWON DO, KUM DO, AND YANG SENG STUDIO helps students gain wisdom and health through individualized martial arts classes. Master Ha is highly recognized for his continued contributions in the martial arts and carries a strong set of credentials (including T.K.D. Children Personality Development Association founder, U.S. National Collegiate Taekwondo Team Head Coach (2009), and Commissioner of USA Taekwondo Martial Arts Commission). He was a professor in the Korea Third Military Academy as well as an Education Training Officer in the Korea Armed forces Athletic Corps and Director of the World Taekwondo Research Society. He has been recently awarded with the U.S.A. Presidential Physical fitness Award for his outstanding contribution to and achievement in the world of USA Tae kwon do (2009). To find out more about TaeKwonDo Clinical Support, which assists children with Conduct, Motor Skills, and/or Developmental Disorders visit www.hastkd.com. The TCS program is geared specifically for students that have greater trouble controlling their focus and strength.

HILLISTAD, JENNIFER has been teaching her popular art classes at RVC, since 1996. Her fun-filled classes allow students to explore their imaginations and discover how much fun it is to create art. Working in the Information Technology field for Pecatonica School district.

KOEHLER FAMILY knows Legos. Jane began her career with us in 1998, and recently came out of retirement to teach alongside her husband (Joel), sons (Jake and Luke) and daughter (Kassy). She has taught school for over 20 years. Joel has taught Lego classes for 15+ years, and is known to turn students into “inventors” as they explore and build simple and real life machines. Jake started as a Whiz Kids student, quickly grew into the role of assisting his Dad, and then took over the classes for several years. This year, Kassy and Luke lead the Lego classes – and take on the challenge to show the kids (and their family) a thing or two about engineering! A true Lego family right here in Rockford!

LANGSHOLT, INGER is a well-respected private instruction piano teacher, instrumental in developing community piano lessons in a group setting at Rock Valley College. Inger’s teaching style and classes are best described by one of her adult students: “She taught me (to play the piano) as a child. This is an easy, laid-back approach for the beginner. The student enjoys it!”

LYON, KATHY has been teaching for Community Education since 1985. Kathy earned her Master of Fine Arts degree and is nearing completion of her Masters in Teaching. Since 1991 she has been a teacher within the Rockford Public Schools.

MENKEN, JOHN is a degreed English teacher (B.S. Indiana State University). He has taught high school English, has designed and taught English courses for home school students, has been a technical writer and editor, and is a published author.

MOE, KATHY has been teaching with Wilton Decorating classes for 22 years, teaching everything from cookie bouquets to advanced cake decoration. The newest classes have been fondant and advanced gum paste flowers.

NO JOKE MARTIAL ARTS is the alternative to traditional gyms and martial arts schools. Training is offered to all levels–from the fitness novice to the professional fighter.

PODESZWA, RANDY has coached chess clubs at several schools and has tutored individual students in grades K-8 for many years.

RITTMEYER, COLLEEN knows Whiz Kids. As a child, she participated in the classes and eventually became her Mom’s (Elizabeth Strey) assistant. Following in mom Elizabeth’s footsteps, she now leads their own classroom. Colleen has been teaching at the International Montessori Academy in DeKalb, and brings exploration to a new level with Safaris and Origami.

ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM, a Partner in Excellence of the Illinois Art Museum enriches the quality of life in the Rockford region through visual arts programs of collection, exhibition and education. Located inside Riverfront Museum Park for the Arts and Sciences (a Rockford Park District facility), RAM offers 17,000 square feet of exhibition space within it’s three galleries. For more information log onto: www.rockfordartmuseum.org.

ROCKFORD DANCE COMPANY, in the Riverfront Museum Park, is a premier professional ballet company and resident of the Coronado Theater. The school division conducts classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip hop for preschoolers to adults, as well as offers community-based performance opportunities and education through their Dance Reach and Outreach programs.

SCIENSATIONAL WORKSHOPS, this New Jersey based, science enrichment program for kids has been around for 30 years, providing quality programs and teachers in 19 states.

SEVERSON DELLS is a not-for-profit nature education center located four miles southwest of Rockford. With 369 acres of mixed woodlands, prairie, wetlands, and old field habitat, Severson Dells is an ideal setting for nature study and appreciation. The Severson Dells Nature Center is housed in a converted Deer Lodge, and the Education Center includes a library, bookstore and classroom.

SHRADER, KIM has been teaching Whiz Kids classes in Pecatonica since 1997. She has a Master’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature. Incorporating songs, games and fun, she spreads her love of learning in other areas such as: photography, cooking, crafts, calligraphy, scrapbooking, outdoor activities and exploration as well as imaginative play.

STREY, ELIZABETH has been a Whiz Kids instructor since 1988. Her classes are designed to help children develop background information for topics that interest them, while having fun at the same time! Elizabeth teaches second grade in the Rockford Public Schools.

STREY, KRISTEN knows Whiz Kids. As a child, she participated in the classes and eventually became her Mom’s (Elizabeth Strey) assistant. Following in mom Elizabeth’s footsteps, she now leads her own classroom–bringing game show atmosphere to the educational setting. After many years of scholastic competitions, Kristin founded her own business in 2007, Apex Questions, where she creates, formats and edits questions in a variety of scholastically approved formats. Kristin holds a B.A. in English and is an assistant Scholastic Bowl coach at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy.

TASTY TIDBITS PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE, CHEF DIANA KRAMER is a lifelong Rockford resident and has been working as a Personal Chef for almost four years after founding her business, Tasty Tidbits Personal Chef Service. Chef Diana left a successful Women’s Health Nursing career to focus on her lifelong passion... to bring families and friends back to the table for dinner and conversation around food that is lovingly prepared. For Chef Diana, food is her “love language” and she shows it by teaching, feeding and enjoying the many ways food can bring people together. Tasty Tidbits was born because fresh & healthy food is the best for you, but it has to taste good or it will not change eating habits of people whose diets require those changes. For Chef Diana, flavor, freshness and fun are the main focus. Chef Diana is a Culinary Business Academy graduate, Premier Member of the United States Personal Chef Association, is ServSafe Certified and is a Registered Nurse who has extensively researched and obtained educational credits in food, nutrition & safety.

TILFORD, JENNIFER has been teaching Whiz Kids classes for approxi-mately 23 years. She has been a teacher in the Rockford Public Schools for 25 years. Mrs. Tilford is a graduate of Rock Valley College and Rockford College. She earned her Master’s Degree from National Louis University.

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