Kids College is our summer enrichment series which offers unique workshops for rising 2nd – 12th graders that are designed to teach new skills, develop new interests and hobbies, and explore future career opportunities. Included in this catalog are all the program descriptions with dates, times and ages. Please read everything thoroughly as you make selections, and carefully complete all the necessary paperwork. Many of our programs have limited enrollment, and applications are processed according to the date they are received. We are so excited to continue our expansion into Smithfield with our partners at Isle of Wight County Schools! We will offer classes at the Smithfield Paul D. Camp location for 7 weeks this summer. We will also have several sessions at our Hobbs campus in Suffolk. Kids College will, as always, have classes in Franklin and families are welcome to take classes at any location! If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Kids College office at 757-569-6058 for assistance. Thank you for your interest in Kids College and we look forward to another outstanding, fun-filled summer!

See you this summer!

Students must be seven years old before attending their first class. They may register before their seventh birthday, however. Courses are open to students who will enter second grade (as long as they are 7 years old) through twelfth grade in the fall of 2016 as specified by each course description. Each course description specifies the grade range for the class. All grades are based on the grade the student will attend in fall 2016. For example, “Rising 3rd-5th graders” means this class is open to all students who will be 3rd, 4th or 5th graders in the fall of this year.

Class size is kept to a minimum to allow for flexibility and individual attention provided by a team of outstanding instructors and assistants. Course enrollment limits are set by the individual instructors. Once a class has reached the maximum enrollment, participants will be placed on a waiting list and will be contacted should space in the desired class become available. Classes are filled in the order that registrations (complete with all forms and payment) are received. Be aware that some classes may fill very quickly, but also that a class with low enrollment may have to be canceled. You will get confirmation after your registration is processed, which will include class confirmation and other information to be ready for class. An incomplete packet may impact the placement of your child in the classes of their choice, so please check over the packet carefully and complete the checklist provided.

Parents are encouraged to drop off their child no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class. You must pick up your child within 15 minutes of the end of class (i.e., if class ends at 12:30p, you will need to pick him/her up no later than 12:45p).

Anyone picking up your child (including parents) will need to provide a driver’s license as proof of identity each time you or an authorized person pick up your child. Your child’s instructor/instructional assistant will only release your child to the individuals listed on your Pick Up Form found later in this packet. You (or your authorized designee) will be required to sign your child out with the instructor/instructional assistant. You may give permission for your child to leave his/her assigned Kids College classroom unattended ONLY IF YOU SIGN THE PARENT RELEASE FORM found later in this packet. This form is optional, but if we do not have this on file for your child, they will not be released unattended. For the safety of your child, each student must have an individual health form and pick-up form on file with Kids College (please do not group siblings on a single form). Therefore, please complete a copy of the health form located in this brochure for each child who will be attending the program. Applications will not be processed until a complete, signed form is received. Any serious medical emergencies will go to the closest hospital/urgent care facility.

Program staff (teachers, assistants, and administrators) may not administer any kind of medication to the students. If a child needs any type of medication during program hours, a parent will have to administer it. Basic first aid (Band-Aids, ice packs, etc.) will be applied as necessary by Kids College staff.

The expectation is students will take responsibility for their own behavior and act appropriately during class to foster a positive learning environment for all students. If a student should be disruptive in a Kids College class, a warning will be given to the student and to the parents on the day of the infraction. If the inappropriate behavior recurs in a second class session, the child will be removed from the class and may be removed from the program. If this happens, a refund will not be provided.

Snacks/drinks will be provided during classes during Kids College. Students may bring snacks if they prefer. Students will be expected to bring lunch on days where their classes are a full day in length. These classes are indicated in the course description. Lunches will not be refrigerated in most cases, so prepare accordingly.

Please do not bring games, toys, trading cards, electronic devices and other similar materials to classes unless the instructor has requested you to do so. Kids College is not responsible for lost, broken or missing items.

A class with enrollment below the minimum set by the instructor may be cancelled. You will be notified as soon as the decision to cancel is made. A refund will be handled according to PDCCC policy and will be issued by mail by the Commonwealth of Virginia. If a student is going to miss class, we ask parents to contact the Kids College staff AHEAD OF TIME so that we can offer that spot to another student.

If a parent calls about an absence ahead of time OR the day of the missed class, they have two options:  They may apply the class fee of the missed class to a new class.  If the new class is more expensive than the missed class, the parent pays the difference.  If the new class is less expensive than the missed class, the missed class fee will be applied to the new class and the difference will be refunded to the parent.  If there are no suitable classes to which the parent would like to apply the missed class fee, the full fee of the missed class will be refunded.

If a student misses class and no communication is received ahead of time OR the day of the missed class, parents may apply their missed class fees to another class, using the same guidelines as above. No refunds will be given for NO SHOW/NO CALL situations.

Refunds on payments made by check or cash will require parents to provide their social security number to receive those refunds. This is because those payments are processed through the state of Virginia, and prior to issuing refunds, the state will run checks on those payees to ensure that they do not owe any money to the state. The processing time through the state is approximately 4-6 weeks, after it has been processed by Kids College. If you pay with check or cash, you will fill out an additional form (W-9) at registration to facilitate quicker refunds should that necessity arise. Refunds on payments made by credit card will be credited directly back to the original card, usually within three – four business days of the cancellation.

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All the World’s a Stage: Acting and Improv Art of Animation Kids Paint Party Summer in the Keys: One Day Piano

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Criminal Justice Career Day Hot Careers: What Sparks Your Interest? Panera Bakers in Training STAT! Nursing/Allied Health Career Academy That's My School! Choosing a College

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American Girl Doll Day Animal Close Encounters Awesome Arts & Crafts Crafty Crash Course Duct, Duct, Duct Tape! Food, Fitness and Fun! From Mind to Body: Intro to Fashion Design Gourd-jus Birdhouses Happy Planting! Light Box Art Macramé Magic Sew Cool: KC Stitch Lab Summertime Crafts Terrific Trinket Boxes Tie Dye TaDa! Wreath Works

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Finding Smithfield Comic Creations Get Hooked! Crochet 101 So You Think You Can Dance?

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Steampunk 101

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Art of Animation Edible Engineering Kids College Science Fest Legos are Awesome! Lego Engineering: Raiders of the Lost Artifacts Ozobot Odyssey: My Tiny Robots Super Science Sampler

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Batter Up! Beginner Softball Clinic Horse and Pony Days Junior Tennis Camps Kayak Kids Martial Arts Camp

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All the World’s a Stage: Acting and Improv

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Panera Bakers in Training

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Duct, Duct, Duct Tape! From Mind to Body: Intro to Fashion Design Gourd-jus Birdhouses Light Box Art Memorabilia Boards Tie Dye TaDa! Wreath Works

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Finding Smithfield Panera Bakers in Training

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Around the World in 4 Days Hogwarts Summer Camp School of Witchcraft & Wizardry Mythology Madness Summertime with Santa

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Art of Math Engineering Olympics (Lego Engineering) Forensics in Miniature Ozobot Odyssey: My Tiny Robots WISE (Women in Science Experience)

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Martial Arts Camp WTTA Junior Tennis Camps

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Panera Bakers in Training

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From Mind to Body: Intro to Fashion Design

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Comic Creations Get Hooked! Crochet 101 So You Think You Can Dance?

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Art of Math

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All the World’s a Stage: Acting and Improv Art of Animation Kids Paint Party Summer in the Keys: One Day Piano

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Criminal Justice Career Day Hot Careers: What Sparks Your Interest? Panera Bakers in Training STAT! Nursing/Allied Health Career Academy That's My School! Choosing a College

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American Girl Doll Day Animal Close Encounters Awesome Arts & Crafts Crafty Crash Course Duct, Duct, Duct Tape! Food, Fitness and Fun! From Mind to Body: Intro to Fashion Design Gourd-jus Birdhouses Happy Planting! Light Box Art Macramé Magic Memorabilia Boards Sew Cool: KC Stitch Lab Summertime Crafts Terrific Trinkets Tie Dye TaDa! Wreath Works

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Around the World in 4 Days Hogwarts Summer Camp School of Witchcraft & Wizardry Mythology Madness Steampunk 101 Summertime with Santa

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Art of Animation Art of Math Edible Engineering Engineering Olympics (Lego Engineering) Forensics in Miniature Kids College Science Fest Legos are Awesome! Myths, Legends & Raiders of the Lost Artifacts (Lego Engineering) Ozobot Odyssey: My Tiny Robots Super Science Sampler WISE (Women in Science Experience)

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Batter Up! Beginner Softball Clinic Martial Arts Camp Horse and Pony Days Kayak Kids WTTA Junior Tennis Camps

Symbol Key: Franklin

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Finding Smithfield Comic Creations! Get Hooked! Crochet 101 So You Think You Can Dance?

Smithfield

Field Trip

New Class for 2016

Suffolk

Bring Your Lunch

2-4 Kids Paint Party

3-5 Duct, Duct, Duct Tape

Animal Close Encounters

Summertime with Santa

Legos are Awesome! 10 and Under Tennis 2-5 Panera Bakers in Training

3-6 Summer in the Keys: One Day Piano American Girl Doll Day Food, Fitness and Fun! Summertime Crafts

Happy Planting Art of Math 2-7 Finding Smithfield

Edible Engineering

4-5 Kids College Science Fest

Hogwarts Summer School Mythology Madness

4-7 Art of Math Super Science Sampler WISE 4-8 Wreath Works

3-8 Martial Arts Camp

Ozobot Odyssey: My Tiny Robots

2-8 Terrific Trinket Boxes

Gourd-jus Bird Houses

Tie Dye TaDa!

Light Box Art

4-12 From Mind to Body: Intro to Fashion Design

Myths, Legend & Raiders of the Lost Artifacts

2-9 Awesome Arts & Crafts Crafty Crash Course 2-12 Get Hooked: Crochet 101 So You think You Can Dance? Loving & Grooming Days Pond Paddle I & II Rollin’ on the River I & II Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)

Macramé Magic Sew Fun: KC Stitch Lab 3-12 Memorabilia Boards

6-8 Duct, Duct, Duct Tape

Tweener Tennis

Forensics in Miniature

5-8 Comic Creations!

6-12 All the World’s a Stage: Acting & Improv

4-6 Around the World in 4 Days

Batter Up!

Engineering Olympics

5-7 Kids Paint Party

Horseback Riding Camp (week) Horse Camp (1day)

7-9 Ozobot Odyssey: My Tiny Robots

7-12 Criminal Justice Career Day

Steampunk 101

5-12 Art of Animation

Hot Careers: What Sparks Your Interest? That’s My School: Choosing a College STAT! Nursing/Allied Health Career Academy

8-9 Kids Paint Party

8-12 JV/Varsity Tennis

All the World’s a Stage: Acting & Improv

Kids Paint Party

Session I Dates: Times: Location:

July 18 - July 22 9:00a – 12:00p Smithfield

Session I Dates: Times: Ages:

June 29 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 2nd – 4th graders

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July 18 - July 22 2:00p – 5:00p Franklin

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June 30 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 5th – 7th graders

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July 1 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 8th – 9th graders

Arts & Expression

Ages: Rising 6th – 12th graders Instructor: Jennifer Miguel Tuition: $109 Have you ever wanted to be a princess? A detective? A clown? A mighty warrior? Anything you can imagine, you can be. Act the part of your dreams! Learn the basics of acting and improvisation and show the world who you think you are. A week of improv activities for individuals and groups, as well as scene and monologue work from a variety of genres and time periods-from Sophocles to Stoppard, from Moliere to Miller. Our week will end with a performance open to parents and friends. All the world’s a stage, and now is time to take your place on that stage!

Art of Animation July 12, July 14, July 19, July 21, July 26 and July 28, August 2 & August 4 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Times: 1:00p – 4:00p Ages: Rising 5th – 12th graders Instructor: Eric Scott Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Join artist, animator and game designer Eric Scott and learn about the principles of animation and motion! Dive into 2-D and 3-D animation as you create your own stories! Learn to take the concepts of traditional drawing and apply it to a digital process. Come explore the power of animation software like Gimp and Blender! Get ready, get set, ANIMATE!

Instructor: Twyla Duke, Art Fully Yours Tuition: $35 Location: Franklin It’s not just a party… it’s a Paint Party! You’ll paint pre-drawn images on canvas using acrylic paint. Come learn different paint techniques and learn to create different colors while having fun painting your masterpiece. You do not have to be an artist to paint! All materials will be provided.

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Early Bird Special: Register by June 3 and receive a $5 discount on each class!

Summer in the Keys: One Day Piano Dates: July 27 Times: 9:00a – 4:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Kelly Lader Tuition: $65 Location: Franklin Group piano lessons allow for so many possibilities for educational games and group activities that make music much more stimulating and a lot more fun! The goal of the course is not only to introduce students to piano, which will greatly assist in the future pursuit of any musical instrument in any style, but to also instill in a genuine love and appreciation for music.

Criminal Justice Career Day

Hot Careers: What Sparks Your Interest?

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Dates: June 23 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 6th – 12th graders Instructor: Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads Tuition: FREE Location: Franklin What sparks your interest? Find out as we explore the hottest jobs coming your way over the next decade. From healthcare and technology to the building trades and owning your own business, find out what path you’ll travel on the road to career success! Participants will explore careers with the brightest outlook through interactive activities and mentorship from real-world career experts.

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July 21 9:00a – 5:00p Rising 7th – 12th graders

July 28 9:00a – 5:00p Rising 7th – 9th graders Girls ONLY

Joe DeStefano, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Paul D. Camp Community College Tuition: $10 Location: Franklin Come explore some different aspects of what a career in criminal justice may offer. Hands on activities will include participating in crime scene investigation, experiencing impaired driving, and an opportunity to ask questions about this career to veterans of the field.

Panera Bakers in Training Dates:

Session I: July 14 (Smithfield) Session II: August 1 (Franklin) Times: 1:00p – 5:00p Ages: Rising 2nd – 5th graders Instructor: Panera Bakers Tuition: $35 Location: Panera, Suffolk Do you have an aspiring baker in the family? Join us at Panera Bread and let the flour fly! A great way to introduce children to kitchen essentials and the fundamentals of baking! In this fun-filled culinary experience, we'll outfit you with your very own cotton baking hat and apron to bring home, then let you try your hand at the craft of bread making by stretching and scoring two French Baguettes – one to bring home and one to donate to people in need in the community. They'll also decorate their own cookie with tips from our artisan bakers!

STAT! Nursing/Allied Health Careers Academy

That's My School: Choosing a College

Dates: August 2 – August 4 Times: 8:30a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 6th – 12th graders Instructor: Lucy Little and Jerry Griffin, PDCCC Tuition: $40 Location: Franklin Come join us for three days of exciting lifesaving adventures at Camp Memorial Simulation Lab. See firsthand how Nursing and Allied Health students prepare to enter into the clinical setting. You will also learn ways to save lives by hands only CPR and First Aid skills. Get a taste of Medical careers including firefighting and nursing. Sign up today – STAT! This course is offered in special partnership with Paul D. Camp’s Nursing and Allied Health department.

Dates: June 29 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 6th – 12th graders Instructor: Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads Tuition: FREE Location: Franklin Choosing the right education for life after high school can be daunting. Campus size, student life, and a variety of majors are only a few pieces of the college puzzle. Join us as we explore post-secondary pathways through interactive college exploration activities and tips from local experts.

Early Bird Special: Register by June 3 and receive a $5 discount on each class!

American Girl Doll Day Dates: June 30 Times: 9:00a – 4:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Kelly Lader Tuition: $65 Location: Franklin Bring your favorite American Girl doll and enjoy a day that is perfect for doll-loving girls! Your day will be filled with crafts, games, and more! All, of course, centered around your American Girl Doll! Come create items for you and your doll to wear! This may be her favorite Day of the summer! And yours too! Please label your child’s doll and accessories.

Awesome Arts & Crafts

A Kids Dates: August 1 – August 5 College Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Favorite! Ages: Rising 2nd – 9th graders Instructor: Anne Marie Semple Tuition: $109 Location: Franklin Calling all crafters! We’re heating up the glue guns and sharpening up our scissors! Join us for a week of awesome crafting projects ranging from creative wreaths, frilly flower pens, creative crayon art, picture flowerpots, and much more! There will be a different series of crafts projects each day, so get your crafty groove on and sign up today!

Animal Close Encounters Dates: Times:

June 27 – July 1 9:00a – 12:00p (Mon – Thurs) 9:00a – 4:00p (Friday – Field Trip) Ages: Rising 2nd – 4th graders Instructor: Tiffany Matteson Tuition: $119 Location: Franklin Are you crazy about animals and want to know more about them? Are you ready for a close encounter? Get ready to learn about your favorite animals then meet them up close at the Richmond Metro Zoo! Make unforgettable encounters by hand feeding the animals and ask questions the professional zoo staff. Read books, make crafts, and even learn some animal math before visiting the zoo to see them up close and personal.

Crafty Crash Course Dates: June 22 – June 24 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 2nd – 9th graders Instructor: Anne Marie Semple Tuition: $89 Location: Franklin Want just a taste of arts & crafts? Join us for a quick camp of three days of crafting projects. Projects will range from wonder-filled wood stick art to make-your-own chalk boards and beyond! Quick… to the Kids College art room for art magic!

Duct, Duct, Duct Tape!

From Mind to Body: Introduction to Fashion Design

Session I Dates: Times: Ages: Location:

June 21 9:00a – 4:00p Rising 3rd - 5th graders Franklin

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June 20 – June 24 9:00a – 1:00p Franklin

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July 18 9:00a – 4:00p Rising 3rd - 5th graders Smithfield

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July 25 – July 29 9:00a – 1:00p Suffolk

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August 1 – August 5 9:00a – 1:00p Smithfield

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July 20 9:00a – 4:00 Rising 3rd - 5th graders Franklin

Instructor: Faith Hewett Tuition: $65 Did you know that you don’t need scissors to cut duct tape – it can be ripped with your bare hands! Also, duct tape that has been doubled over can pull a 2,000-pound car out of a ditch! During our fun filled day of sticky crafts, we will create bowties, key chains, tote bags, and more using colorful rolls of this sticky creation.

Food, Fitness and Fun! Dates: August 11 Times: 9:00a – 4:00p Ages: Rising 3rd- 6th graders Instructor: Kelly Lader Tuition: $65 Location: Franklin What a great way to keep you moving this summer! Come play fun, physical games that will keep your summer hoppin’! And between games we’ll learn how to create a variety of delicious healthy meals and snacks! And yes, we’ll eat what we make! YUM!

Ages: Rising 4th – 12th graders Instructor: Edna Rogers Tuition: $125 From bags to dresses to accessories, experience the life of a true fashionista! Whether you've sewn before, or have never even threaded a needle, this is the place to learn new skills! Every student works on their own choice of projects (bags, shirts, shorts, dresses, skirts, etc.) at their own pace and is taught skills to advance their design and sewing knowledge. Sewing machines and all materials will be provided (but students are welcome to bring their own machine or favorite fabric, if desired). Students show off their glamorous creations on the catwalk in an exciting fashion show on our final day of class.

Gourd-jus Bird Houses Session I Dates: Times: Location:

June 28 9:00a – 12:00p Franklin

Session II Dates: Times: Location:

July 7 9:00a – 12:00p Smithfield

A Kids College Favorite!

Light Box Art Session I Dates: Times: Location:

June 27 2:00p – 5:00p Franklin

Session II Dates: Times: Location:

July 6 2:00p – 5:00p Smithfield

Ages: Rising 3nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Learn basic brush strokes while painting on a natural gourd. Leave with a beautiful and functional birdhouse to decorate your backyard or porch. An extreme home makeover for your bird families!

Ages: Rising 3nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Learn the art of acrylic painting with different stroke techniques using highlights and shades. You will learn to paint a garden scene of trees, bushes, flowers and birdhouses on a glass block.

Happy Planting!

Macramé Magic

Dates: June 22 – June 23 Times: 8:30a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 2nd – 5th graders Instructor: Judy Hawkins Tuition: $65 Location: Franklin Come and experience a fun and exciting time learning about plants and using them to make us all happy. You will explore discuss different types of plants, read about plants, make our own container garden, and make others in the community happy with the gift of green! Let’s get diggin’ in the dirt!

Dates: July 12 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 3nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Location: Franklin Come explore the art of macramé! You will learn the techniques used to make adjustable bracelets. See where your creativity takes you with a variety of colorful cords and beads.

Memorabilia Boards Date: Times:

July 7 1:30p – 4:30p

Rising 3rd– 12th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Location: Smithfield Memories from an amazing vacation or special event can be fleeting if we don’t capture them. Come create a memory board covered in fabric to display pictures and memorabilia from your beach vacation or just some of your favorite memories. Today’s moments are tomorrow’s memories! Ages:

Sew Fun! Kids College Stitch Lab Dates: July 25 – July 27 Times: 9:00a – 2:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 8th graders Instructor: Sonja Bradshaw & Allison Rosnik Tuition: $89 Location: Franklin Join our Stitch Lab and learn the basics of cross stitching, and sewing machine operation and safety, fabric layout, pinning and cutting, and various sewing craft techniques. We’ll design project, shop for that perfect fabric, and complete amazing creations! Launch a hobby that can last a lifetime!

Summertime Crafts Dates:

Session I: July 6 Session II: July 28

Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Tiffany Matteson Tuition: $39 Location: Franklin Create one of a kind wreaths and other summer crafts that make the perfect summer decoration or gift. Participation in this class requires use of a hot glue gun, under the supervision of adults and instructional assistants.

Terrific Trinket Boxes Dates: June 28 Times: 1:00p – 4:00p Ages: Rising 2nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Location: Franklin Design and create a footed trinket box using layers of patterned tissue paper and Modge Podge to craft a unique, one of a kind keepsake. Just perfect for storing your prized possessions.

Tie Dye Ta-Da!! Session I Dates: Times: Location:

July 1 1:00p - 4:30p Franklin

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July 8 9 – 12:30p Smithfield

Ages: Rising 2nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Students will learn the basics techniques of tie dying as well as explore the techniques for creating different designs. Join us… it’s going to be groovy! NOTE: All participants should bring a light-colored T-shirt to dye.

Wreath Works Session I Dates: Times: Location:

June 27 9 – 12p Franklin

Session II Dates: Times: Location:

July 6 9a – 12p Smithfield

Ages: Rising 4th – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $39 Come learn to create a floral wreaths that will be worthy of the fanciest doorway or room décor. See the plain, simple wreaths blossom into beautiful, multicolored and textured creations by the end of the day.

KC On the Go!

Get Hooked! Crocheting 101 Dates:

Finding Smithfield Dates: Times: Ages: Instructor:

July 25 – July 29 9:00a – 4:00p Rising 2nd – 7th graders Jennifer England, IOW Co. Museum Kathy Mountjoy, IOW Tourism Tuition: $85 Location: Isle of Wight County Museum* *The Kids College shuttle will depart from the Franklin campus at 9a and return at 4p. Students outside of Franklin may meet us at the Museum at 10a! Parents can pick students up at the Museum at 3p. Explore the history and mystery of Smithfield and discover what adventures lie in your own backyard! Explore castles and chapels, forts and missile fields, and learn what Smithfield has meant to the history of our country. Discover how one small, quiet town could take a nation by storm with just two products, ham and peanuts, and take a selfie with the world’s oldest ham on the HamCam! Say “Ham and Cheese!” Especially designed for Kids College, This course is offered in special partnership with Isle of Wight County Museum and Tours & Tales, Inc.

Comic Creations! Dates: July 18 - July 19 Times: 9:30a – 2:30p Ages: Rising 5th – 12th graders Instructors: Allison Knappenberger, Ed.S, Jalani Crooks Tuition: $65 Location: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts You’re the author AND the illustrator! Come and create your own comic book! Ms. Allison will teach you the trick to writing a good story on day one. On day two Mr. Jalani will help you to create and color your characters to bring your comic book to life!! *Transportation will be provided from the Workforce Development Center in Franklin to the SCCA, departing from Franklin at 9:30a and returning at 2:30p.

Session I: July 13 Session II: July 20 Session III: July 27 Times: 2:00p- 5:00p Ages: Rising 2nd - 12th graders Instructor: Maureen Miller Tuition: $35 Location: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts From beginning to end, learn to crochet a different project EVERY week! Students will learn both single and double crochet all while personalizing their very own toy, bag, blanket, scarfs, and so much more! This class is for all levels of experience. Supplies are included! LIMITED SPACE! *Transportation will be provided from the Workforce Development Center in Franklin to the SCCA, departing from Franklin at 2:00p and returning at 5:00p.

So You Think You Can Dance? Dates:

Session I: July 13 Session II: July 20 Session III: July 27 Times: 10:30a – 1p Ages: Rising 2nd - 12th graders Instructor: Dalia Salary Tuition: $35 Location: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Do you love Hip Hop? Want to learn more about Jazz and Contemporary Dance? This workshop is perfect for you. Student will engage in at least 3 styles of dance in each session. Ms. Dalia will teach you the basis of body movement and introduce you to each style of dance. All experience levels are welcome! Perfect your moves at the Suffolk Center! *Transportation will be provided from the Workforce Development Center in Franklin to the SCCA, departing from Franklin at 10:30a and returning at 1:00p.

Around the World in 4 Days

Hogwarts (Summer) School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

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Session I: June 27 – June 30 Session II: July 11 - July 14 Session III: August 8 - August 11

Times: 8:30a– 12:30p Ages: Rising 4th – 6th graders Instructor: Erica Heide Tuition: $119 Location: Smithfield Don't worry, you can pack light for this trip! Take an adventure and discover different cultures from around the world! Food, crafts and more. Each day we'll explore a new world region in a fun and interactive way. You don’t even need a passport!

August 4 & August 5 8:30a– 12:30p Rising 4th – 6th graders Lisa Kardos $75 Smithfield

Wands at the ready! Return to Hogwarts for a brand new selection of Potter-iffic fun. The Headmistress is delighted to announce, for a second year in a row, that Hogwarts is offering classes including Herbology, Potions, Charms, Transfigurations and more. In addition to classes, students will learn to play Quiddich, and will sample foods and beverages from Hogsmeade stores, including Honeydukes and The Three Broomsticks. Please note: The Headmistress has made many changes from last year’s class, so all muggles and wizards wishing to take the class again, will not be disappointed!

Mythology Madness Dates: June 29 - July 1 Times: 8:30a– 12:30p Ages: Rising 4th – 6th graders Instructor: Lisa Kardos Tuition: $89 Location: Smithfield The Olympian Council has summoned you to Mt. Olympus to learn about Greek and Roman mythology. Athena will impart wisdom of the ancient crafts on you. The Olympians invite you to join them in some games and Apollo will direct a skit inspired by the myths of old. Hermes, god of travelers will take you on a trip to see real Greek and Roman art at the Chrysler Museum. Don't be like Epimetheus (god of excuses). Begin your own odyssey today and explore the realm of Greek and Roman mythology!

Summertime with Santa Dates: June 27 – June 28 Times: 1:00p – 5:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 5th graders Instructor: Lisa Kardos Tuition: $75 Location: Smithfield Elves, get ready to learn how the winter holidays are celebrated by different cultures everywhere. Play time-honored games, create traditional crafts, and eat and make customary cuisine from a variety of countries all around the world. If you love the winter holidays, this is your chance to celebrate in advance.

Steampunk 101 Dates: July 22 Times: 1:00p – 5:00p Ages: Rising 5th – 8th graders Instructors: Steampunk Alliance of Eastern Virginia Tuition: $35 Location: Franklin The class that answers the ever popular question, “What is Steampunk?” Learn about the fantastical stories in books and movies that inspired the Steampunk you see every day! Fantastical creations, costumes, characters and even games and sports that fans of Steampunk partake in! And then you can indulge in some steampunk shenanigans of your own as we will teach you how to make your very own Steampunked Nerf gun! Come experience “Victorian science fiction” in the Kids College time machine!

Early Bird Special: Register by June 3 and receive a $5 discount on each class!

Art of Animation

Edible Engineering

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Dates: July 18 – July 19 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Sonja Bradshaw & Allison Rosnik Tuition: $65 Location: Franklin Engineering is sweet! At least at Kids College it is! Build munchable bridges and rovers, snackable structures and more as you experiment with the principles of engineering. Enjoy a real smorgasbord of STEM projects that will challenge your brain and tempt your tummy!

July 12, July 14, July 19, July 21, July 26 and July 28, August 2 & August 4 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Times: 1:00p – 4:00p Ages: Rising 5th – 12th graders Instructor: Eric Scott Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Join artist, animator and game designer Eric Scott and learn about the principles of animation and motion! Dive into 2-D and 3-D animation as you create your own stories! Learn to take the concepts of traditional drawing and apply it to a digital process. Come explore the power of animation software like Gimp and Blender! Get ready, get set, ANIMATE!

Art of Math Session I Dates: Times Ages: Location:

July 25 – July 29 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 4th – 7th graders Smithfield

Session II Dates: Times Ages: Location:

August 1 – August 5 1:00p – 4:00p Rising 4th – 7th graders Suffolk

Instructor: Faith Hewett Tuition: $89 Have you ever wondered how art and math could fit together? Maybe you like art but never realized how it is actually math. In this weeklong class, we will complete fun and exciting projects that mix art and math together. Each project that we will create will focus on a different math skill, such as geometry, patterns, symmetry, and problem solving…just to name a few. Bring your creativity and love for numbers and join us for a week of fun art and math! Offered with the generous support of the Suffolk Foundation.

Engineering Olympics Dates: Times: Ages:

August 8 – August 12 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 2nd – 4th graders (Jr. Engineers) Rising 5th – 7th graders (Sr. Engineers) Instructor: BrickHeadZ, LLC Staff Tuition: $135 Location: Smithfield Design, build and program robots to complete Olympic challenges, games and races! Campers will learn how to design and program robots that can perform all kinds of tasks, complete missions and even win the gold! This camp is a fun and challenging introduction to the world of robotics and a chance for campers to practice the robotics skills they already have. LEGO WeDo, EV3 and Motorized sets are used to instruct campers at their level of readiness. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Company which is not affiliated with BrickHeadZ LLC. or Kids College.

Forensics in Miniature

Legos are Awesome!

Dates: July 20 – July 22 Times: 9:00a – 3:00p Ages: Rising 6th – 8th graders Instructor: Ellen Peterson/Brianna Peterson Tuition: $99 Location: Smithfield In the 1940s, Frances Glessner Lee reconstructed crimes in miniature. Her extraordinary creations, known as Nutshell Studies, are still used in police training, and this summer, we’ll be creating our own miniatures at Kids College! Spend time investigating a crime scene, learning observation skills, studying blood splatter evidence, and researching other forensic topics. Using this newfound knowledge, you’ll build your own versions of miniature crime scenes and test your aspiring detective powers of observation and logic. It will be no small feat to solve these mysteries!

Dates: August 1 – August 5 Times: 9:00a – 12:00p Ages: Rising 2nd – 4th graders Instructor: Tiffany Matteson Tuition: $99 Location: Franklin Do you love Legos? Do you love building, arts and crafts, and games? Then this is the class for you! Discover the Art of the Bricks… designing works of creative wonder with the best building medium ever invented! We’ll even do fun math & Lego projects! All the week’s activities will have a fun Lego theme and we promise you’ll be singing that Lego song:

Kids College Science Fest Dates: Times:

July 11 – July 14 8:30a – 12:30p (Mon – Wed) 8:30a – 4:00p (Thurs) Ages: Rising 4th - 5th graders Instructor: Annette Wilson Tuition: $109 Location: Franklin Are you a real science Fanatic? Do you enjoy doing experiments? Do you enjoy using technology to learn? Well, this class is for you! Have you ever heard of the Bernoulli's and Archimedes' Principle? Do you know why some objects sink and some float? What is electricity? Can matter go through different changes? Do you know that there are colors in white light that you can't see with the naked eye? What are atoms? Can you hear all sounds? What are simple and compound machines? Have you ever measured a bubble? What are the moon's phases? What are planets? We’ll learn about all of this … and more! Get on board for an adventure using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!!! We are also taking a field trip to the Children's Museum in Portsmouth. Class size is limited so sign up today!

“Everything is awesome! Everything is cool when you're part of a team! Everything is awesome! When we're living our dream!”

Myths, Legends & Raiders of the Lost Artifact Dates: Times: Ages:

July 11 – July 15 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 2nd – 4th graders (Jr. Engineers) Rising 5th – 7th graders (Sr. Engineers) Instructor: BrickHeadZ, LLC Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin Build and engineer mythical creatures and use robotics to create legendary beasts. These creatures will serve as obstacles for other builders in their quest for the lost LEGO universe treasure! Engineer solutions to retrieve lost artifacts without causing certain doom for us all! Do you have what it takes to become a legend of your own and can you find the treasure? LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Company which is not affiliated with BrickHeadZ LLC. or Kids College.

Odyssey: My Tiny Robots

Super Science Sampler

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Dates: July 11 – July 15 Times: 9:00a – 3: 00p Ages: Rising 4th - 7th graders Instructor: Ellen Peterson Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Where can you explore different fields within the world of science, including life science, computer science, physical science and even chemistry? Right here at Kids College! Come explore the world of science with hands-on experiments and release your inner mad scientist!

July 18 – July 22 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 7th – 9th graders

GIRLS ONLY Location:

Franklin

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July 25- July 29 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 4th - 8th graders Smithfield

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August 1 – August 5 9:00a – 12:00p Rising 4th - 8th graders Franklin

Instructor: Tammie Wilson Tuition: $60 Expand your horizons with Ozobot - the tiny smart robot. There is no end to the possibilities, as you create a different landscape of adventures, games and coding with Ozobot! Imagine, a toy that opens the doors of computer science, STEM education, robotics and coding. Come play with the Ozobot, one of the world’s smallest smart robot toys!

WISE (Women in Science Experience) Dates: June 27 - July 1 Times: 9:00a – 4: 00p Ages: Rising 4th - 7th graders Instructor: Ellen Peterson/Brianna Peterson Tuition: $165 Location: Smithfield Did you know that the first computer programmer was a woman? So was the person who invented aquariums. This workshop will teach participants about the many women who have contributed to the field of science and give them a chance to experience similar activities to the scientists. Come and get the chance to build rockets, program robots, and become a scientist! You don’t have to be a girl to show how WISE you are!

Batter Up! Beginning Softball Clinic Dates: 9:00a – 12:00p Times: July 12 – July 14 Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Coach Angel Cashwell, Franklin High School Tuition: $49 Location: Franklin; PDCCC Ball Field Designed for new players, this clinic covers all fundamentals of the game including throwing, catching, fielding, hitting and all defensive positions. Come work with area softball coaches to learn the basics of the game! Girls and boys both welcome! This clinic was made possible with a partnership with Franklin High School.

Martial Arts Camp Dates: Times: Location:

June 27 – July 1 9:00a – 12:00p Franklin

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July 11 – July 15 9:00a – 12:00p Smithfield

Ages: Rising 3rd – 8th graders Instructor: Master Barrett Crook Tuition: $85 Master Barrett Crook will be teaching children a combination of techniques from Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu, Muy Thai, Hapkido and Jujitsu as well as crime prevention and awareness. The class is designed to teach students to recognize and avoid dangerous situations as well as how to defend against attacks.

Early Bird Special: Register by June 3 and receive a $5 discount on each class!

Horse Lover Days “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” Horse lovers need look no further for high quality equestrian instruction, right in your backyard!

Loving and Grooming Days

Horse Camp (1 day)

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Session I: July 8 Session II: August 5

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7:30a – 12:00p Rising 2nd – 12th graders Maura Britt, Ballyshannon Equestrian Center $65 Shuttle departing from Franklin to BEC

Lots of fun at the barn; this half day session will give participants a “behind the scenes” understanding of the special needs of their equestrian friends. Discuss safety around horses, learn and practice grooming techniques, see a saddling demonstration, give a horse a treat and enjoy an instructor led pony ride. Learn how to mount and dismount correctly. Let's ride!

Horseback Riding Camp Dates: Times: Ages: Instructor: Tuition: Location:

July 18 – July 22 7:30a – 12:00p Rising 4th – 12th graders Maura Britt, Ballyshannon Equestrian Center $265 Shuttle departing from Franklin to BEC

A week with these amazing creatures! Learn to feed, groom, and saddle & bridle a horse. Start the week by working on your basic riding skills (mounting/dismounting, walking, and halting) and build on the basics to master additional skills so that you can go on a trail ride or demonstrate your skills in a horse show by the end of the week. Learn how to clean stalls, hose down a horse -- everything horse! Mount up for some fun!

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Session I: July 11 Session II: August 8 7:30a – 6:00p Rising 4th – 12th graders Maura Britt, Ballyshannon Equestrian Center $140 Shuttle departing from Franklin to BEC

A day in the life in the horse barn! Start your day learning safety around horses and how to give a horse a treat. Participate in grooming, a saddling & bridling demonstration, and then move into the riding arena for skills (mounting/dismounting, learning to control the horse at a walk straight, turn left, right and halt) and play mounted games! After lunch, discuss horse care and pasture management, then move into the riding arena for more riding in the afternoon! You’ll practice mounting, walking, and even try trotting! Cool down a horse by hosing them down! Learn how to clean stalls -- everything horse!

Kayak Kids In Partnership with Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides The Kids College Shuttle service to the kayak tour sites will depart from and return to the Workforce Development Center in Franklin

Pond Paddle I Prerequisite:

Pond Paddle I Pond Paddle II Times: Ages: Tuition: Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:

8:30a – 12:30p Rising 2nd – 12th Graders $40 June 22 July 14 August 3

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Leisurely paddle around a local mill pond. Learn the basics and paddle at your own pace. Great for nature lovers and beginners. We generally cover 2.5-3 miles in this session.

Pond Paddle II Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle I or equivalent experience Sessions are held at the same time as Pond Paddle I. The group will be split according to ability. We will further discuss how to paddle more efficiently and how to “fall out” and get back into your boat on your own accord.

Rollin’ on the River I (2.5 miles) Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle II or equivalent experience Short River Trip on the Nottoway. Pack a lunch! This trip will travel from Courtland to Cypress Bridge, or Cypress Bridge to the new Hercules Boat ramp, depending on river conditions. This trip will require a little bit of stamina!

Rollin’ on the River II (5 miles) Prerequisite: Rollin’ on the River I or equivalent experience This 5 mile trip will take you to see some of our favorite spots, either on the Nottoway or the Blackwater Rivers. This trip requires A LOT of stamina, so be ready!

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) This new SUP Class will help you develop fundamental skills such as balance, effective paddling/stroke, steering and falling/recovery techniques. The beaches and calm waters of the Chowan are the perfect location to learn the basics and develop stamina for longer paddles!

Rollin’ on the River I (2.5 miles) Times: Ages: Tuition: Session 1: Session 2:

8:30a – 12:30p Rising 2nd – 12th Graders $50 June 29 July 29

Rollin’ on the River II (5 miles) Times: Ages: Tuition: Session 1: Session 2:

8:30a – 1:30p Rising 2nd – 12th Graders $60 July 7 August 12

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Times: Ages: Tuition: Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:

8:30a – 12:30p Rising 2nd – 12th Graders $55 June 24 July 21 August 10

WTTA Junior Tennis Camps Instructor: Ken Cussick, USPTA Professional In Partnership with Western Tidewater Tennis Association All ages and levels may be adjusted by the tennis professional according to the student’s desires, goals and abilities. Classes run Monday through Friday. Rainouts will be made up the following week or according to the student’s schedule.

Location:

Cypress Cove County Club (near Franklin)

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June 27 – July 1 July 25 – July 29

10 and Under Tennis

Pick-up & Drop Off at Location!!

Ages: 7 – 10 years old Times: 8:00a – 10:00a Tuition: $60 Quick Start Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis. This approach is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing short/light racquets, soft/slow balls, shorter court dimensions, lower nets, and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Within the first hours of stepping onto the court, they are actually playing the game, rallying with one another, moving around and having FUN!

Tweener Tennis Ages: 11 – 13 years old Times: 8:00a – 11:00a Tuition: $85 In this introduction to full match play, participants develop consistency and comfort in hitting the ball, learning fun drills with a game-based approach.

Junior Varsity/ Varsity Tennis Ages: 14 years old and up Times: 10:00a – 1:00p Tuition: $85 This camp will focus on the physical and mental training necessary to prepare the athlete for high school and tournament competition.

Location:

Tennis Courts at PDC Smithfield August 1 – August 5

10 and Under Tennis Ages: Times: Tuition:

7 – 10 years old 8:00a – 9:30a $60

Pick-up & Drop Off at Location!!

Tweener Tennis Ages: Times: Tuition:

11 – 13 years old 9:30a – 11:00a $60

Junior Varsity/ Varsity Tennis Ages: Times: Tuition:

14 years old and up 11:00a – 12:30p $60

Limited spaces available… so sign up today! Students should bring water and wear tennis shoes & sunscreen every day. Loaner rackets will be provided if necessary and rackets will be available for sale.