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2013 Discovery/Odyssey - Available Classes
Register Online | Application Form |Computer Usage Form Required Health Form | Medication Form | School Nomination Form Session I: June 10-14, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session I is Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll. Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades: K-1 ASC 100 Courageous Cave Explorers Explore crystals, stalactites, bats, and more while you study caves. Make crafts, read books, and use your imagination as you discover the interesting facts about caves. ASC 101 Travel Mateys Explore the culture of the Caribbean while traveling around as pirates. Create tasty new foods, treasure maps, and pirate hats while discovering through exploration.
Grades 2-3-4 ASC 102 Knights of the Round Table Learn what it is like be a knight in shining armor as you journey through history and study famous castles, kings, and queens. Create your own coat of arms and build your own castle. Build a catapult and practice with different projectiles.
ASC 103 Cartoon Comics Put your creativity and drawing skills to the test! Learn how to draw cartoon characters and caricatures. Add special effects to make your cartoon creations unique. Create your own Discovery Comics to share with others.
ASC 104 Computer Connectivity Learn the basics of computers. Discover where to place fingers on the keyboard and other basic keyboarding skills. Learn how to surf the internet safely and explore the many educational games that you can find.
ASC 105 States of Matter Explore the science behind what makes something a solid, liquid, or gas. Utilize hands-on experiments to understand the differences in these states. Participate in hands-on experiments as you determine the characteristics of each property.
Grades 4-5-6 ASC 106 Codes and Ciphers Do you want to stop your little brother from reading your diary? Do you want to feel like a real “secret agent” by passing a coded message to your friends. This class will show you many codes and ciphers, from simple letter switching to historic code tools. Students will also learn tips and secrets of breaking may types of codes.
ASC 107 Space: Final Frontier What is life like on the space station? What do the astronauts see? Explore space, sun, moon, stars, and more as you examine life on other planets and the possibility of living in space. Build your own solar mobile.
ASC 108 Tour of Asia Take a tour of the wide variety of Asian cultures. Spend a day exploring countries like: Japan, India, China, and more. Learn about customs, foods, and activities typical of Asian countries.
AGT 109 ***Make Perfect Cents Do you like money? Would you like to know how you can make it, keep it, manage it, and make more? Learn about checking and savings accounts, credit, investing, stocks, and more. Learn what it takes to have a budget now and when you are an adult.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) ASC 110 Forensic Analysis Curious about a career in science? Learn various skills used by investigators to solve a crime. Put your skills to the test to solve your own “crime scene.”
ASC 111 Mythical Mythology Inquisitive minds will encounter new worlds of excitement and adventure. Explore myths, legends, and folktales from around the world. Share the stories you create through writing, acting, and visual arts.
ASC 112 Discovery Video Work with the WSU Television Center staff as you learn the basics of video production. Create storyboards, write scripts, compose the shots, and create your own video in this hands-on course. Additional $20 lab fee applies to this course. Session II: June 17-21, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session II is Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 BSC 100 Stories and Sums Mathematical applications come to life by reading books like Inch by Inch and others. Students will immerse themselves in concepts of measurement, time, money, and geometry as they enjoy narratives and work to solve problems posed.
BSC 101 Imagination Destination Become the next Picasso! Experiment with art by using stamps, spray bottles, stencils, sponges, and much more. Use a variety of materials to create your own masterpieces.
Grades 2-3-4 BSC 102 Wacky World of Science Enter the wacky world of science that allows you to explore a different area of science every day. Learn about plants, animals, rocks, ocean creatures, and the human body. Do experiments and conjure up the budding “-ologist” in you.
BSC 103 Rainforest Adventures Lush vegetation and abundant wildlife populate the rainforests. Explore this complex ecosystem, study the animals and plant life that make up this area. Discover the differences between temperate and tropical rain forests.
BSC 104 Advertising Gimmicks Who determines what you buy? Do commercials and advertisements influence you? Learn how catchy phrases, psychological ploys, and influential people affect what we buy. Conduct experiments to test advertising claims and produce your own commercial.
BSC 105 Game Stop Brainstorm and analyze popular board games. Then use your higher level thinking processes to create an original board game for the future. Take it home and play with your family and friends.
Grades 4-5-6 BSC 106 Survivor Skills Learn about surviving in the wilderness. Subjects covered will include making a camp, ropes, and knots, map reading and land navigation, signaling and rescues. Students will also discuss what to do in an emergency.
BSC 107 It Can Fly Investigate airplanes, hot air balloons, kites, birds, and more. Discover the aerodynamics that allows these items to fly. Work on your own designs to build the most efficient flying contraptions.
BSC 108 Discovery Video Work with the WSU Television Center staff as you learn the basics of video production. Create storyboards, write scripts, compose the shots, and create your own video in this hands-on course. Additional $20 lab fee applies to this course.
BGT 109 ***Super Hero Science Could you have x-ray vision someday soon? From venomous spiders to vampire bats, make discoveries about Spiderman, Batman, Superman, and more through science. Examine super powers and research new science discoveries and conduct experiments to see what is possible using new inventions. Create and name your own super hero. Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) BSC 110 Cake Stars Explore cake and cookie decorating in this class. Learn to perfect your piping bag skills with various flowers, letters and shapes. Learn how to blend colors to get the perfect shade.
BSC 111 Traveling Photos Learn how to manipulate photos and graphics while pretending to be a travel agent. Create professional looking designs for a variety of foreign or domestic locations. Students will explore Photoshop and other photo enhancing software.
BSC 112 Treasure Seekers++ Movies, books, and video games all have treasure components, searching for everything from ancient artifacts to the Titanic. Experts spend millions of dollars annually looking for treasures. Learn how historians have found these treasures. Study cartography and learn to use satellite imagery to locate items. Explore how to find your own treasures when you spend a day geocaching at local parks.
Session III: June 24-28, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session III is Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 CSC 100 Eating Your Words A language enrichment class connecting fun literature and yummy snacks. Students will read and hear stories and then make snacks and art projects that correspond with the books.
CSC 101 Reading the Sky Have you seen Orion and the Big Dipper? Learn about the sun, stars, and the constellations. Activities will focus on math and science. Students will create their own planet mobile.
Grades 2-3-4 CSC 102 Cool Chemistry Come ready to explore the wonderful world of chemistry. Experiment with common household substances. Learn principles of chemistry through demonstrations, hands-on experiments, and games.
CSC 103 Star Warriors Academy Is there life on another planet? Learn science fact from science fiction when you explore the planets, creatures, and vehicles in movies and books; as you learn about the real planets, robots, and other space technology used.
CSC 104 Tree House Magic Experience the world of Jack and his little sister Annie, as we combine literature and art to create projects based on the popular Magic Tree House series. Join us as we enjoy their adventures as they travel through space and time.
CSC 105 Uncommon Sports Learn the rules and great teamwork when you participate in uncommon sports such as: Frisbee golf, bocce ball, and others. Learn how to adapt sports so all can play. Plan and develop your own uncommon sports.
Grades 4-5-6 CSC 106 Super Science Magic Learn the physics and chemistry behind magic as you make things appear, disappear, and levitate. Explore how to change colors using magnets, mirrors, and more. Try your hand at juggling and card tricks.
CSC 107 Beakers and Books Science and books join forces in this exiting class. Learn about the principles of chemistry and physics as you conduct actual experiments based upon the stories we read.
CSC 108 Junior United Nations Create your own government. Negotiate with other countries and experience diplomacy at its best. Create your own flag, native crafts, and traditions.
CGT 109 ***PowerPoint Plus Explore the many different programs of computers. Learn how to use Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Learn to use your computer to present projects and information in a way that will impress your friends and family.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) CSC110 Geometric Challenge This problem-based geometry class will introduce you to fundamental geometric theories. Use logic and reasoning to connect mathematical processes for real world application.
CSC 111 Video Animation Learn different animation techniques. Make drawings and objects come to life using a video camera. Develop a simple story with characters, vehicles, and backgrounds – all put to music. Additional $20 lab fee applies to this course.
CSC 112 Past and Present Aeronautics ++ Learn what it took for the Wright Brothers to fly the first plane by studying the science of flight. Examine the changes in Aeronautical Engineering over the last 100 years. Visit the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center and see firsthand some of the tools used by the Wright Brothers.Session IV: July 1-5, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session IV is Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll. There will be no class on Thursday, July 4.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 DSC 100 Super Science Adventures Birds, bugs, and leaves, Oh my! Prepare yourself to study animals, insects, natural habitats, and more. Throughout the week students will explore campus trails, collect items to make a bird’s nest, go exploring for bugs, create a nature journal and more.
DSC 101 Dr. Seuss on the Loose Join The Cat in the Hat and other Dr. Seuss books for a fun filled week of literature and art. Create your own Seuss-like character and write a rhyming story.
Grades 2-3-4 DSC 102 Engineering Exploration Invent, build, and test hands-on projects and challenges to bring out the tinker in yourself. Inspire future inventions, engineering and science. This is the place to discover by doing, make mistakes, and apply what you learn.
DSC 103 Science of Weather Discover the power of ice, wind, fire, and water as you explore earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. Build a hurricane-proof house, create a tornado in a bottle, research fire safety, and more in this class.
DSC 104 Symbols of Freedom Did you know Ben Franklin wanted our national bird to be a turkey? Learn the history of the American Flag, Bald Eagle, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, and more. Explore the USA, our government, and our freedom. Create your own symbol of freedom as you learn the significance of these symbols.
DSC 105 Young Leaders Learn the importance of good character and leadership. Explore how one can be a good leader and a great team player through a variety of games and activities. Discover what it means to be a good sport at all times and how to work with others. Develop new skills you can use at home, school, or camp.
Grades 4-5-6 DSC 106 Science Myth Busters Discover the truth or untruth behind many science myths. Design investigations, choose experiments, test your theories and do data analysis. Explore the scientific method as you research and test your hypothesis.
DSC 107 Web Master Have you ever wanted to make your own Web Page? Learn the basics about developing and creating your own page. Discover how to make links to cool sites, add graphics, and your own pictures. Learn the importance of safety while using the Internet.
DSC 108 Memory Keepers Learn how to use a variety of scrapbooking tools. Place your special pictures into fun albums. Discover different techniques that will get you a “wow” from your family and friends. Students will spend a day exploring computers and how they can make digital pages on the computer. Students need to bring about 25 pictures to class and 10 pictures on a flash drive.
DGT 109 ***Orienteering Do you find yourself lost? Learn how to recognize your direction of travel. Study various maps and learn how to utilize them. Discover how satellites help the most directionally-challenged person find their way. Learn about the latest GPS gadgets. Navigate your way around campus using a compass. Create your own compass out of common objects.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) DSC 110 Infrastructures Explore the world of engineering and building. How are tunnels made to not collapse, what are the various bridges and when are they used, how do skyscrapers stand so tall? Research, discover, and build your own infrastructure in this hands-on class.
DSC 111Fitness and Nutrition Join us for a week filled with activities to keep you moving and fit. Stretching, aerobics, and sports are just a few examples. Learn healthy eating habits, prepare some nutritious snacks and learn how to log your calories and set up a personal account on one of the many healthy websites online.
DSC 112 Career Choices Not sure what you want to do? Research a wide variety of career fields. Investigate the education and experience involved as well as the financial pay off. Consider your personality and find the career that works for you.
Session V: July 8-12, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session V is Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 ESC 100 Salty Seas Students will learn the differences between large bodies of water including: oceans, rivers, lakes, and seas while conducting hands-on experiments to study salt versus fresh water. Using common items and creativity students will discover ways to filter polluted water and create boats to float in small bodies of water.
ESC 101 Lemonade Stand Discover a variety of math concepts as you manage your lemonade stand. Make business decisions such as pricing, quality of product, inventory, and supplies. Learn to perform various mathematical functions to make your stand successful!
Grades 2-3-4 ESC 102 Junior Detective Put your crime scenes skills to the test when you learn about fingerprints, handwriting analysis, and more. Learn how to interview suspects and how detectives use logic and reasoning to solve mysteries.
ESC 103 Da Vinci Science Explore gizmos, gadgets, and ingenious inventions! Discover Leonardo and his amazing contraptions. Learn to write in “mirror writing.” Experiment with simple machines and build some of your own inventions.
ESC 104 Acting ABCs Want to be a superstar? Come and learn basic skills of acting through improvisational games, vocal exercises, stage directions, and character creations.
ESC 105 Fractured Fairy Tales Write your own fantastic fairy tales and develop a different ending to a familiar tale. Make crafts about the fairy tales we create and read about. Prepare to use your imagination. Students will create adventures to remember!
Grades 4-5-6 ESC 106 Hogwarts Experience the world of Harry Potter as we combine literature and art to create projects and arts based on the popular book series. Learn about the mythical spells, people, places, and much more.
ESC 107 Quick Strokes Learn basic computer keyboarding in this class. Learn to type with your eyes closed as you learn proper finger placement and movement. Explore a variety of typing games that will help you with your keyboarding techniques.
ESC 108 Archaeology and Artifacts Learn what a real archaeologist does as you explore techniques used to dig, recover, and document artifacts. Make your own fossil impressions. Investigate to discover clues to our past.
EGT 109 *** “Egg”citing Science and Math How do you make an egg bounce or float? How do you determine how many eggs it would take to fill a space? How do you safely drop an egg from 8 feet? Spend a week learning the physical properties and the chemical changes you can make to an egg.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) ESC 110 Chemistry H2O Experiment with molecules, heat, crystals, acids, and bases. Identify the properties of these substances while learning the fundamentals of chemistry.
ESC 111 Spanish Culture Planning to take Spanish as your foreign language elective in school? Get a jump start as you learn and practice basic conversational Spanish necessary to express yourself. Discover the cultures of Spanish speaking countries through, games, food, and art.
ESC 112 Camp Newsies Learn about journalism while creating camp news articles. Practice interviewing people, writing questions, developing story lines, using quotes, and telling a story with a picture.Session VI: July 15-19, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session VI is Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 FSC 100 Cooking with a Dash of… Why does bread rise? Can you melt crayons? What is stone soup? This class will cover cooking with a dash of math, reading, science, and writing. Make something different each day.
FSC 101 Sounds of Music Discover the science behind sound. Learn about different styles of instruments: woodwinds, percussion, and string. Create your own unique musical instruments to take home to entertain your family and friends.
Grades 2-3-4 FSC 102 Junior Science Magicians Become a science magician! Discover how physics and chemistry make magic. Experiment with things that glow in the dark and optical illusions. Concoct potions that change color. Learn how magicians read minds and impress your friends with coin and card tricks.
FSC 103 Brawny Brain Benders What makes one way of solving a problem better than another? Students apply their imagination to solve a variety of math-based puzzles. Relationships, analogies, and pattern decoding are just some of the concepts that help build a foundation for critical thinking. Learn to differentiate between “all” and “none” statements, fact and opinion, and cause and effect.
FSC 104 A Taste of Europe Come and discover the fascination with Europe. Explore European cultures and customs through map study, music, art, dance, food, and games.
FSC 105 Fascinating Geology Want to learn to be a junior geologist or do you just enjoy rocks and minerals? Here is your chance to study the world of geology. Learn how rocks and fossils form, while conducting many hands-on experiments.
Grades 4-5-6 FSC 106 Icing on the Cake Learn the secrets and techniques of decorating cakes and cookies. Learn how to make roses, stars, and other exciting icing shapes. Decorate your own mini-cake or cookie for the decorating contest.
FSC 107 Video Animation Learn different animation techniques. Make drawings and objects come to life using a video camera. Develop a simple story with characters, vehicles, and backgrounds – all put to music. Additional $20 lab fee applies to this course.
FSC 108 Estimation and Math Logic How many marbles would it take to fill a cup? How tall is the door you walk through every day. Learn how to estimate volume, distance, weight, and more in this class.
FGT 109 *** Architectural Engineering Examine past and present styles of architectural engineering wonders. Learn how the pyramids were created and castles built. Discover how the current-day looping rollercoaster is designed. Design and build your own marvel.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) FSC 110 Web Master Have you ever wanted to make your own Web Page? Learn the basics about developing and creating your own page. Discover how to make links to cool sites, add graphics, and your own pictures. Learn the importance of safety while using the Internet.
FSC 111 Popular Books Do you enjoy literature? Discuss what makes a book great and what makes it popular. What are popular themes throughout stories? Discuss current popular books like: Twilight Series, Hunger Games, and Harry Potter as well as popular authors of the past like: C. S. Lewis and William Shakespeare. Play trivia, discuss characterization, and share your own favorite authors and stories.
FSC 112 Laws of Motion Are you a fan of physics? Explore Newton’s laws of motion through a variety of hands-on experiments. Use Newton’s second law to create a faster moving toy vehicle.
Session VII: July 22-July 26, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session VII is Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 GSC 100 Desert Oasis Explore scorpions, cacti, mirages, and snakes. Discover unique facts about the desert environment that covers 20% of the Earth’s land mass, yet is home to only 6% of the human population. Create sand art and deduce what you need to stay safe in this climate.
GSC 101 Star Struck Ever dreamed of being a princess, hero, or a villain? Here’s your chance to act out a character as you learn the fundamentals of theatre and acting through games and dramatic play. Explore activities involving rhythm, movement, sound, and music.
Grades 2-3-4 GSC 102 Inventions Learn critical thinking skills and unwind your mind into new inventions! Explore your inventive mind as you discover Leonardo da Vinci and the Wright Brothers. Create the next great invention.
GSC103 Mummies and Mysteries Get “wrapped up” in ancient Egypt. Learn how ancient civilizations made their mummies, explore how the pyramids were built as you create your own miniature model to take home. Write your name in hieroglyphics. Join us as we discover Egyptian mysteries.
GSC 104 Move Over Sherlock Use logic and deductive reasoning skills to work with a group of your peers to solve multipart cases. Sharpen your skills as you work to solve cases through the collection and analysis of evidence.
GSC 105 Toymakers Hand-made toys have been a part of the lives of children for centuries. Make your own toy as you learn how to create toys from wood, fabric, and more. Discover the history of some of the first toys used by children in the USA.
Grades 4-5-6 GSC 106 Geological Safari Join us as we discover the earth’s core, probe volcanic action, and explore tectonics, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Discover how diamonds and geodes are formed, and grow your own crystal garden.
GSC 107 Physics Fun Explore magnetism, optical illusions, balloon science, and more as you discover the principles of physics. Participate in many hands-on experiments.
GSC 108 Perfect Art Projects Discover the fun! Create projects and masterpieces that can be made with a simple sheet of paper. Projects will include: origami, paper-mache, painting, and more.
GGT 109 ***Discovery Court Students have a chance to discover what a court room looks and feels like as they take on the various jobs. Students will participate in various “trials” to determine who is guilty and who is innocent. Court is in Session!
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) GSC 110 Math and Logic Explore advanced mathematical topics, including integers, equations, fractals, and more. Work on mind benders and logic puzzles. Use critical thinking skills to solve the mystery. Discover short cuts and ways to use logic to make sure you have the correct answer.
GSC 111 Computer Exploration Explore the various Microsoft programs. Practice your typing skills. Learn how to research on the Internet and properly document your sources. Learn how to use graphs and graphics to enhance projects and reports you may need to work on for school.
GSC 112 Dynamic Dramatics ++ Participants will learn the fundamentals of the theatre; stage directions, physical and vocal exercises, improvisation, theatre games, and much more. Students will display their dramatic side on the last day of camp. Session VIII: July 29-August 2, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session VIII is Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 HSC 100 Experiments in Science Join us as we mix, squish, and create chemical concoctions that may crackle, pop, fizz, or sometimes safely explode. Learn to love experiments early on in school.
HSC 101 “Fun”damental Computing Everyone needs to learn the basics of a computer! Learn basic keyboarding and word processing. Explore various education games and safe sites of the Internet. Designed to introduce participants to the “fun”damentals of computing.
Grades 2-3-4 HSC 102 Kids in the Kitchen Have fun mixing, measuring, and munching. Learn about the food pyramid, vitamins, minerals, and calories. Make and eat delicious and healthy foods.
HSC 103 Math Games Galore Students will enjoy creating and playing math games to sharpen their skills. Card games and dice are just a few things this class will use to make math fun.
HSC 104 Case by Case Ever wonder what goes on in the American judicial system? Learn about the world of law. Look at common fairy tale endings from the “other side.” Simulate a courtroom trial from beginning to end.
HSC 105 Lifeology Biology is the study of all kinds of life form from insects to mammals. Learn the principles of biology following the scientific method through a variety of hands-on experiements.
Grades 4-5-6 HSC 106 It’s a Snap! Learn the skills of photography including how to frame a picture and what direction will give you the best light. Students will travel around to campus gardens to learn how to take still and live shots. Students need to bring their own digital camera, memory stick, and assume responsibility for their camera.
HSC 107 CSI Learn to solve crimes by gathering evidence including fingerprints, chromatography, shoeprints, and more. Discover the importance of using good logic to help solve the crime. Practice your interviewing skills and learn what questions are important to ask.
HSC 108 Skills 4 Life Do you know how to cook a nutritious meal, write a proper thank you note, or balance a checkbook? Join us to explore basic cooking, etiquette, and financial skills. Cook a scrumptious meal, and learn to manage your money as you plan for the future.
HGT 109 *** Algebra Basics Get a head start on Algebra. Topics will include variables, expressions, integers, solving equations, inequalities, factors, fractions, and exponents. Prepare for your next math year at school by getting your mind to think Algebra.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) HSC 110 Your Point Is Have you ever felt strongly about a controversial issue but felt unable to state your point? Improve your public speaking and your ability to analyze data while preparing for various debates. Learn debate etiquette and how to research both sides of a topic. Participate in multiple debates throughout the week.
HSC 111 Art Expo Drawing, sculpting, and computer designs are all forms of art. Explore with us as we create unique works of art from these and other various art forms. Students will also be introduced to artists and artwork that relate to their own creations.
HSC 112 Space and Beyond++ Blast off into the exploration of the outer space and how astronauts travel there. Learn what makes the space shuttles soar into the air. Study the history behind the Apollo missions and explore the International Space Station. Students will travel to the Armstrong Space and Air Museum for their field trip.
Session IX: August 5-9, 2013 Registration Deadline for Session IX is Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Noon. Absolutely no registrations will be accepted after this time. ***=GIFTED/TALENTED COURSES: Students must submit a school nomination to enroll.
Discovery (Grades K-6)
Grades K-1 JSC 100 Math Matters Explore different mathematical concepts such as patterns, graphing, addition, subtraction, and more. Join us as we learn to perform various functions of mathematics.
JSC 101 Weather Kids When you get up each morning do you check your window to see what kind of weather we are having? In this class, students will learn about the weather and what causes rain, snow, sleet, hail and storms. Students will do hands-on experiments and create their own weather instrument.
Grades: 2-3-4 JSC 102 Quick Keys Want to be able to type without looking at the keys? Discover proper finger placement and movement as you practice your typing skills. Participate in a variety of typing activities that will help you with your keyboarding techniques.
JSC 103 Artful Antics Discover the world of art as you explore a different art technique each day. Learn how to paper mâché, paint, draw, sculpt, and more. Use your creativity and explore the many mediums of art.
JSC 104 Go West Experience frontier life as you make candles, butter, and soap – the old fashioned way! Learn about the trip west on the Oregon Trail and design your own covered wagons.
JSC 105 Investigating Insects Learn the best places to find bugs while searching campus. Examine different insects up close to see their similarities and differences. Create models of real and make-believe bugs out of a variety of mediums.
Grades 4-5-6 JSC 106 Student Success Learn the essentials for academic success: good study habits, time management, organization, outlining, test-taking strategies, active study techniques, and memory techniques.
JSC 107 Young Writers Try your hand at different types of writing like autobiographies, circle stories, poetry, and even news articles! Learn how to illustrate your works in new and creative ways. Discuss your favorite authors and share their books with your classmates.
JSC 108 Science of Scents How does your nose detect scents? How do animals use their sense of scents to find food or locate danger? Learn the science behind smelling and what is pleasing to your olfactory. Make your own scented concoctions in this class.
JGT 109 ***Team Builders There’s no “I” in team is a familiar saying. Learn the strategies and skills needed to be a team player. Participate in projects, activities, and lessons while learning the importance of team work. Work together to complete complex logic and reasoning puzzles.
Camp Odyssey (Grades 7-9) JSC 110 Life Lessons Are you ready to move out already? Discover what will help you when it is time. Learn basic skills of cooking, laundry, job skills, etiquette, money management, and more. Get a heads up on important life lessons.
JSC 111 Take it to the Bank Learn how to manage your money wisely by learning about different ways to save and invest. Create your own budget, balance your checkbook, investigate stocks, and learn how to invest for the future.
JSC 112 Lightening to Lava Why does Ohio experience thunderstorms, tornadoes, and snow, but not severe earthquakes or volcanoes” Discover where the Earth’s natural disasters are most likely to occur, and how humans can adapt. Explore how homes and buildings are built in different regions to help protect the occupants.
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