Central Wyoming College - Recreation

Summer Academy | Week 3

Location Riverton, WY

Event Date(s) Jun 17, 2019 to Jun 20, 2019

Ages 5 to 14

Grades K to 8th

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Event Description

Week 3 Summer Academy Classes | June 17 - 20

IMPORTANT NOTE: Summer Academy is a FREE oppportunity for Boys & Girls, Grades K-8th to participate in their choice of classes during 3 weeks in June. Children can participate in one or in as many classes as they would like. Classes sizes are limited and we will not extend beyond these limits. A waiting list will be created once a class is filled. Registrations are not completed until they are in the computer software. For this reason, we highly encourage you to register ONLINE to secure your child(s) spot in our classes.

Class content will not change from week to week, therefore, we ask that you do NOT sign your child up for the same class week to week. Select classes do have a supply requirement that will be listed within the class description that we ask you respect. To make sure class content is age appropriate, age groups will not be negotiable. Children should be enrolled in the grade they are going into in the Fall of 2019. ‘R’ Recreation staff will be available in between classes to assist children if needed, but it is expected that children will be able to walk to and from each class on their own.

Intro to Acting
Instructor: Cameron Fehring

Time: 8:00am-9:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 138
Grades: 3rd - 8th

Let your inner star shine! If you are interested in acting then this fun, high-energy class is for you. Students will begin to explore the art of acting for the stage by completing exercises, warm-ups, games and working together to create scenes. Limit 12

Let's Get Booky With It
Instructor: Brandi Maxson

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 169
Grades: K - 2nd

We will be reading some super fun books and each day’s activities will be based off the book. Age appropriate activities, including art and science projects, will be done each day. Please wear clothes that are okay to get dirty, as we could potentially get messy with some of the projects! Limit 12

Outside Art
Instructor: Connie Murray

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 157
Grades: 1st - 3rd

There are lots of ways we can use a few readily available items to help spruce up the out-of-doors area around the house and garden. Participants will spend time customizing outdoor decorations to make some unique “artwork” to beautify your favorite outdoor space. Limit 15

Oh Lava!
Instructor: Sharon Whitaker

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 181
Grades: 2nd - 5th

Have you ever wondered why volcanoes explode? Will the lava actually go higher if the volcano is taller? What elements make the fire react differently? Inquisitive minds want to know. Make sure you wear clothes that can get messy. This latest class addition is sure to be super-HOT as students make and explode their own volcano! Limit 10

Riverton Rocks!
Instructor: Tiana Payne

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 177
Grades: 3rd - 5th

Riverton Rocks is a “simple act of kindness” project. Have a fun week designing, painting and labeling rocks to be shared and placed throughout the community or to be given to family and friends to brighten their day. Students need to wear their “paint” clothes. Limit 12

Mini Bottle Crafts
Instructor: Joy Pettit

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 179
Grades: 3rd - 8th

Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the purpose of this fun and creative craft class! We will transform tiny glass bottles into cool, new decorations and knick-knacks. Repurposing and reusing these bottles saves them from being carelessly discarded and may inspire you to look around and find other things you can upcycle to assist in creating less waste. Limit 12

Theatre Production (Week 3 of 3)
Instructor: Cameron Fehring

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 138
Grades: 5th - 8th

You were meant to be a star! If you have experience in acting and desire to be part of a production then this class is for you. Students will begin to explore acting for the stage by completing exercises, warm-ups, games and working together to create scenes. The three week commitment is required as the students will be participating in a role for a full production on the last day of this week. Limit 12

Games From Around the World
Instructor: Sharon Whitaker

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 181
Grades: K - 5th

What do kids in other countries do for fun? Do they have playgrounds or do they play games with materials they find on the ground? You’ll learn several different traditional games that are played around the globe that you can share with your friends and family. Limit 15

Upcycled Glass
Instructor: Connie Murray

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 157
Grades: 1st - 3rd

In this new class, your littles will learn to turn plain, clear glass, which is both new and previously used, in to an absolutely beautiful and colorful piece that is one-of-a-kind, just like the individual who made it! Limit 15

Let's Get Creative with Art
Instructor: Brandi Maxson

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 169
Grades: 1st - 3rd

The littles will be exploring print making, collages and abstract art in this Summer Academy class. Students will use several different art mediums with each project. Dress appropriately as this will be messy and some of the materials used may not come out of their clothing. Limit 12

Friendship Bracelets
Instructor: Tiana Payne

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 177
Grades: 3rd - 5th

Do you and your friends both need some new arm bling? Then sign up for this class where we will spend four great days crafting friendship bracelets galore. You can keep them, trade them, or gift them to someone special. Limit 12

Endurance 2019: Final
Instructor: Joy Pettit

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: CWC Main Hall 179
Grades: 3rd - 8th

ENDURANCE 2019 comes to an end this week with even more new challenges! Do you have what it takes to survive and thrive the final week? We will again create new teams and continue our physical and mental competitions to win pyramid pieces that represent 13 essential inner qualities: Strength, Heart, Courage, Perseverance, Luck, Trust, Leadership, Discipline, Knowledge, Commitment, Teamwork, Ingenuity, and Friendship. Teams will compete one last time in the “Temple of Fate”, where you will go head to head in a strategic mind-bending game of Wood-Water-Fire! The team that collects all 13 pieces will become the final ENDURANCE champions of the 2019 R-Rec Summer Academy! Limit 12

Theatre Movement
Instructor: Cameron Fehring

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 138
Grades: 5th - 8th

Create a character with your body! Students will learn techniques that professional actors and dancers use to help them create unique movement, various looks and get some good exercise while doing it. Bring your flair and all that is uniquely YOU! Limit 10

Sport Cup Stacking
Instructor: Phyllis Zenk

Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 137
Grades: 5th - 8th

Are you ready to try your hand at sport stacking and have lots of fun doing it? This is an exceptional activity to developed hand-eye coordination, focus, concentration and ambidexterity. It’s a sport that everyone can learn and, with practice, improve your times as you challenge yourself! Students will learn the 3-3-3 stack, the 3-6-3 stack, the cycle stack and the rapid fire. Limit 15

All Things No Bake
Instructor: Tiana Payne

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 177
Grades: K - 3rd

Snacks, snacks, delicious snacks! These are easy, enjoyable treats that the students will learn to create that can be shared any time of the year. The participants will learn measuring, pouring, and basic kitchen skills and they won’t leave the class hungry. Limit 12

Sport Cup Stacking
Instructor: Phyllis Zenk

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 137
Grades: 1st - 3rd

Bottle Rockets
Instructor: Sharon Whitaker

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 181
Grades: 3rd - 5th

You will most certainly be impressed by the rockets created in this fun class. Set a goal how high you want the rocket you build to go! In addition to the construction, students will evaluate many factors and elements for launch that could have an effect on their rocket’s performance. Limit 10

Fashion 101
Instructor: Brandi Maxson

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 169
Grades: 3rd - 5th

You are never too young to start learning how to design simple clothing. Our instructor will use a variety of different ways to teach your first, second or third grader about fashion. Students will get to make their own clothing for a small mannequin and participate in a few fun design challenges throughout the week. Limit 12

Faux Stained Glass
Instructor: Connie Murray

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 157
Grades: 3rd - 5th

Stained glass is a beautiful but time consuming art form. In this class students will simplify it by faking it! Participants will turn some everyday objects into multicolored designs that everyone will admire and enjoy, and they will do it in just four days! Limit 15

Behind the Scenes
Instructor: Cameron Fehring

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center Scene Shop
Grades: 3rd - 5th

If you have been wondering how the looks of a movie and theater sets are created then this class is just what you need. This introductory class will have you recreating fun and easy scene projects that the pros use. (This class will meet outside of MH 169 on the first day to walk to the Scene Shop) Limit 12

Desserts on the Go
Instructor: Joy Pettit

Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 179
Grades: 3rd - 8th

No Kitchen? No Problem! Quick and easy no-bake desserts which are simply scrumptious! Rocky Road, Banana Split, Salted Caramel Brownie, ‘Fireless’ S’mores, Strawberry Pretzel…the combinations are endless & are guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth! We will have a blast creating a different combo each day. Limit 12

Sport Cup Stacking
Instructor: Phyllis Zenk

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 137
Grades: 4th - 6th

Tin Can Creations
Instructor: Joy Pettit

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 179
Grades: 5th - 8th

Let’s recycle some of your trash by making fun and colorful creations using tin cans of all sizes! A variety of projects may be made including but not limited to: Tin Can Man, Animals, Robots, Bird Feeders, Wind Chimes, Flowers, Bugs, and Lanterns! Ask you parents to start saving washed tin cans and lids so that we have plenty for our projects! Limit 12

Bee My Honey
Instructor: Connie Murray

Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 157
Grades: 5th - 8th

Although bees are an important part of food production, they are most well known for producing honey and wax. This honey and wax can be used to make some very nice beauty products that can make a girl’s life more elegant. In this class we will create some fun little ‘extras’ using honey. Limit 15

5 I's and 5 C's
Instructor: Joy Pettit

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: CWC Main Hall 179
Grades: 5th - 8th

Do you possess the five I’s (Inspiration, Ideas, Ingenuity, Insight & Innovation) and the five C’s
(Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Confidence & Communication)? If not, would you like to know how to gain these new skills? Exciting challenges and competitions throughout the week will help build these essential learning skills. While working in teams, you will start to build and/or strengthen the five I’s and C’s! A week guaranteed to be thought provoking and exhilarating. Limit 12

Pack Your Bag
Instructor: Connie Murray

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 157
Grades: 5th - 8th

Join us as we turn a t-shirt into a great tote bag. We will do some simple crafting to make a great bag and then we will see about adding some little travel extras. Students will need to bring a new or used t-shirt with a great design on the front for each tote they want to make. Limit 15

Sport Cup Stacking
Instructor: Phyllis Zenk

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Robert A. Peck Arts Center 137
Grades: 5th - 8th