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Norwalk Community College
Continuing Education and
Workforce Development
College
for Kids
Grades 1-12
(Excerpted from
full catalog)
SUMMER 2019
Courses for project, students will build their own Raspberry
pi-powered hand-held computer (complete
COMPUTER CODING CONCEPTS II
(GRADES 9-12)
High School
with touchscreen interface), which they take
home with them. In this class, students will continue to develop
CRN 7210 5 Sessions their coding skills. Instructor will provide indi-
Students KIDS D5063 Section 01 NCC, Room W001/
W002
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
vidual instruction coinciding with the student’s
level of coding expertise.
Prerequisite: Computer Coding Concepts I or
Tuition: $249
Instructor: John Robert with permission of instructor (please contact
kcramer@norwalk.edu)
HUMAN BIOLOGY FOR HIGH CRN 6929 5 Sessions
SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 9-12) KIDS D5200 Section 01 NCC, Room W247
MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/15/2019
A survey of Human Biology based on the 11 Tuition: $165
Human Organ Systems. We will study how they Instructor: Kerry V. Cramer
work together to sustain life functions. The
SPEED AND AGILITY TRAINING FOR course will use anatomical models to show COMPUTER CODING CONCEPTS III
THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE students the various organs like the heart, (GRADES 9-12)
Learn the secrets to being quicker on the court lungs, kidneys, muscles, bones, brain, stom- In this class, students will expand their coding
or on the field through our specialized Speed ach, liver, etc. Students will get “hands-on” knowledge from JavaScript to Java, and
and Agility Course. High school athletes at all learning experience of the human body both continue to develop their coding skills in these
skill levels trying to make varsity, first string, from a structural (anatomy) and functional languages. Instructor will provide individual
or get in to the college of their choice in their (physiology) perspective. The biological levels instruction, coding examples, and assignments
sport will benefit greatly from this educational of organization will also be explained from the in JavaScript and Java. Testing techniques
and informative hands-on training program. smallest (subatomic) to the largest (Earth) and and Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) will be
Designed for athletes in all sports and at all the Human Organ Systems will be placed into introduced as well.
skill levels, participants will work through a that hierarchy. This class will be an excel-
lent preparation for High School Biology or Prerequisite: Computer Coding Concepts II or
variety of modules incorporating agility lad- with permission of instructor (please contact
ders, cones, plyometrics, and wall drills as they Advanced Placement High School Biology. It is
also good for any student interested in science kcramer@norwalk.edu)
improve their speed starts, re-acceleration, cut-
ting moves, multi-directional speed, top-end in general. CRN 7040 5 Sessions
KIDS D5202 Section 01 NCC, Room W247
speed, linear acceleration, lateral acceleration, CRN 7036 5 Sessions
MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/22/2019
crossover acceleration, retreating skills, and KIDS D5107 Section 01 NCC, Room TBA
Tuition: $165
more. Take your agility and skill to a whole MTWRF 12:30-3:30PM Begins 7/22/2019
Instructor: Kerry V. Cramer
new level through this comprehensive learning Tuition: $165
Instructor: John A. Flaherty
experience. Leave the competition in the dust MATH CAMPUS (GRADES 8-10)
and maybe even break a record or two!
COMPUTER CODING CONCEPTS I MC Math is an open forum for any student in
CRN 7208 8 Sessions (GRADES 9-12)
RECR D7126 Section 01 NCC, Room H005 Grades 8-10 requiring assistance with his/ her
Mon./Wed. 4:30-5:30PM Begins 6/24/2019 Students will be introduced to basic computer understanding of mathematical concepts spe-
Tuition: $99 coding and web page development. Using cific to his/her grade level or to the next grade
Instructor: Karen Jewell level that he/she will be entering. Though so
interactive teaching concepts, students will
CRN 7209 8 Sessions learn basic coding language techniques. Stu- specifically designed, students having difficul-
RECR D7126 Section 02 NCC, Room H004 dents will also be able to learn about possible ties with any grade-level mathematical subject
Tues./Thurs. 4:30-5:30PM Begins 7/23/2019
careers in IT. While not required, it is important matter or concept can enroll for this program.
Tuition: $99 Students will be grouped as per grade level
Instructor: Karen Jewell that participants have explored or completed
Concepts of Algebra in school to maximize and, thereby, instructed as such.
student success. Note: This course is not designed for students
RASPBERRY PI - UNIX COMPUTING
sitting for the SAT, ACT, AP Courses or any other
BOOTCAMP (GRADE 8-12) CRN 6927 5 Sessions
KIDS D5198 Section 01 NCC, Room W247 test prep courses/programs. Students can sign
Learn how to harness the power of this credit- MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 6/24/2019 up for these courses/programs separately.
card sized computer, which has been at the Tuition: $165 CRN 7211 5 Sessions
heart of so many cool DIY projects on Instruct- Instructor: Kerry V. Cramer KIDS D5100 Section 01 NCC, Room W213
ables and Youtube. The Pi is powered by the CRN 6928 5 Sessions MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
UNIX OS and has full WiFi and Bluetooth capabil- KIDS D5198 Section 02 NCC, Room W247 Tuition: $165
ities. Students will learn how to: install/upgrade MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/8/2019 Instructor: Mervyn Edwards
free software; navigate the command-line Tuition: $165
Instructor: Kerry V. Cramer
interface; program in Python; control physical
devices like LEDs and motors. In the final
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 43 for Registration Form 29
TEENS AND MONEY: TEEN PERSONAL
FINANCE (GRADES 10-12)
Test Prep Classes Please purchase the following book for class:
Cracking the GED Test with two Practice Exams,
2018 Edition. Author: Kaplan Review/Caren
This hands-on course will teach students SAT PREP Van Slyke. Publisher: Random House. ISBN:
important lifetime, decision making skills. 9780451487711.
Get ready for the *NEW* SAT! This class covers
Working on real world examples both in groups
every one of the five sections (Reading, Writing, CRN 7238 12 Sessions
and individually, the class will help students
Math without a Calculator, Math with a Calcu- SPIN D5008 Section 01 NCC, Room E220
develop an understanding of money and Mon./Wed. 1:00-3:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
lator, and the Essay) and the best test-taking
finances for today’s world. Based on the Cowin Tuition: $249
strategies. Timed practice, in-class drills, and
Financial Literacy Program in partnership with Instructor: Mervyn Edwards
at-home assignments will sharpen your prob-
Columbia University’s Teachers College and
lem solving skills and boost your score. This
Women In Support of Education (W!SE) curric- GMAT PREP
class is for high school Sophomores, Juniors,
ulum will include money management (bud-
and Seniors. Students seeking to enter graduate business
geting and savings), paying for college, buying
your first car and opening your first credit card. Please purchase textbook online before the first school, most often than not, will be required
It is designed to prepare teens to understand class: The “Official SAT Study Guide (2018 Edi- to submit GMAT (“Graduate Management
how their money choices will directly affect tion, ISBN: 1457309289) by “The College Board,” Admissions Test”) scores. The mathematics
their finances now, and in the future. and bring a calculator to class. section of GMAT does pose serious mathemat-
CRN 6197 6 Sessions
ical challenges to a large percentage of these
CRN 6956 5 Sessions students. This course prepares students to
KIDS D5117 Section 01 NCC, Room W004 SPIN D5016 Section 01 NCC, Room E213
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 Mon./Wed. 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 deal with those challenges. The course teaches
Tuition: $165 Tuition: $189 GMAT-specific mathematics. It provides an
Instructor: Jill Russo Foster Instructor: Michael Phillips in-depth review of course material and con-
cepts with the mastery of each as its ultimate
STOCK MARKET MADNESS ACT PREP goal. Weekly quizzes and at least three (3)
(GRADES 9-12) mock exams will be administered during the
Get ready for the ACT! This class covers every
period of the course.
Are you interested in knowing how to make one of the five tests (English, Math, Reading,
Science, and Writing) and the best test-taking Prerequisite: College/High School Algebra and
money in the Stock Market? Learn how to buy
strategies. Timed practice, in-class drills, and Geometry
low and sell high with the right stock picks to
make simulated money? Learn this by using at-home assignments will sharpen your prob- Please purchase the following book for class:
safe money in the simulated stock market lem solving skills and boost your score. This GMAT Official Guide 2018 Quantitative Review:
investment game. We will learn how to pick class is for high school Sophomores, Juniors, Book + Online. Author: GMAC (Graduate Manage-
the right company stocks, follow the right and Seniors. ment Admission Council). Publisher: Wiley. ISBN-
trends, read the markets, to be ready to play The Official ACT Prep Guide, 2018-2019 Edition 13: 978-1119387497. ISBN-10: 1119387493
and win in the Stock Market Simulation Game ISBN: 9781119508069, and a graphing calculator CRN 7239 10 Sessions
during real time stock trading. We will examine are REQUIRED. SPIN D5015 Section 01 NCC, Room W251
current trends; in order, to invest in real time Tues./Thurs. 6:00-8:00PM Begins 6/25/2019
CRN 7053 6 Sessions
using your own stock market streaming screen Tuition: $249
SPIN D5055 Section 01 NCC, Room E221 Instructor: Mervyn Edwards
to buy and sell stocks with your own $100,000 Tues./Thurs. 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/9/2019
portfolio in a very easy and fun way! Tuition: $189
Instructor: Michael Phillips AP CALCULUS PREP
CRN 6371 5 Sessions
KIDS D5761 Section 02 NCC, Room W107 AP Calculus AB mirrors a first semester college
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/22/2019 GED PREP calculus course. High school students take AP
Tuition: $165 Calculus (AB) to shore up their transcripts of
Instructor: Joshua Thornton The GED® (“General Education Diploma”) or
High School Equivalency test is a benchmark record, giving them a better shot at gaining
in educational attainment. According to pub- acceptance at top tier academic institutions.
lished data, the GED® credential is accepted They also take the course in order to gain an
by over 97% of colleges and employers. The advantage on first-year college calculus. Our AP
present course is designed to prepare students Prep course is designed to provide instruction
to sit for the GED® examination. The course will to students sitting for the AP Calculus (AB)
cover the subject areas of the exam: Mathe- examination. Differential and integral calculus
matics Reasoning, Science, Reasoning Through are emphasized. The course will emphasize
Language Arts and Social Studies. It is for first- subject content as well as test-taking techniques.
time test takers and repeaters. The course will Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus. The prep course
emphasize subject content as well as test-taking is for both those who are currently in or are
techniques. Student will be required to take contemplating enrolling in AP Calculus.
a diagnostic test and will have at least three Please bring any AP Calculus book to class.
mock exams during the period of the course,
one of which will be a full-scale GED examina- CRN 7201 10 Sessions
SPIN D5064 Section 01 NCC, Room W202
tion. (Note: Students must meet State’s age Mon./Wed. 4:00-5:30PM Begins 6/24/2019
requirements, where applicable.) An assess- Tuition: $129
ment test will be given the first day of class to Instructor: Mervyn Edwards
determine the students educational level. This
class is designed for native English speakers.
30 www.norwalk.edu/ce-wd
Professional BAKING 101: BREADS, CAKES,
ENTRÉES, DESSERTS & MORE
Cooking Classes (GRADES 8-12)
A hands-on exploration of baked items and
(Entering Grades 8-12) dishes where baking predominates. We will
make unusual appetizers, dinner breads and
HOW TO COOK USING rolls, cakes and fresh pies.
METHODOLOGY & TECHNIQUES CRN 6945 4 Sessions
(GRADES 9-12) KIDS D5023 Section 02 NCC, Room W123
MTWR 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
Learn a creative and fun way to cook – not by Tuition: $259
recipes but by understanding cooking tech- Instructor: Richard Barbour
niques and methodology. Learn the intricacies
of seasoning, flavoring and marinades. Learn INTERNATIONAL COOKING
the cooking methods such as sautéing, frying, (GRADES 8-12)
roasting, steaming, grilling, boiling etc. Once Around the world in cooking! Each day, we will
you understand proper cooking methods and HOW TO MAKE BREAD – YEAST AND cook a full meal that represents the traditions
the methodology applied, you can cook practi- QUICK BREADS (GRADES 9-12) of the host region - Europe, The Mid-East, Asia,
cally anything. and The Americas.
Bread making made easy will be a class in
CRN 6940 4 Sessions making different breads daily. We will learn to CRN 7212 4 Sessions
KIDS D5903 Section 01 NCC, Room W123 work with yeast and different flours (bread, KIDS D5014 Section 01 NCC, Room W123
MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $259 all purpose and pastry flour). We will make a
mix of savory and sweet breads, such as Italian Tuition: $259
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta Instructor: Richard Barbour
bread, pizza dough, soft rolls, zucchini bread
HOW TO COOK USING and of course eating the fruits of our labor.
Bread making is fun because of how we will BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
METHODOLOGY & TECHNIQUES (GRADES 8-12)
(GRADES 7-9) shape and apply the use of the bread.
CRN 7236 4 Sessions Much more than just eggs & bacon! Fun with
Learn a creative and fun way to cook - not by KIDS D5183 Section 02 NCC, Room W123 baked items, like eye-opening rich cinnamon
recipes but by understanding cooking tech- MTWF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/1/2019 rolls, quiche, and fancy flapjacks. Desserts too!
niques and methodology. Learn the intricacies Tuition: $259
of seasoning, flavoring and marinades. Learn No Class 7/4 CRN 7070 4 Sessions
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta KIDS D5110 Section 02 NCC, Room W123
the cooking methods such as sautéing, frying, MTWR 1:00-4:00PM
roasting, steaming, grilling, boiling etc. Once Begins 7/29/2019
you understand proper cooking methods and APPETIZERS, PARTY PLATTERS & Tuition: $259
the methodology applied, you can cook practi- HORS D’OEUVRES (GRADES 9-12) Instructor: Richard Barbour
cally anything. Small plates, bite size foods and party platters
CRN 7105 4 Sessions are in. They are fun, intricate and tasty. Learn
KIDS D5903 Section 02 NCC, Room W123 the creativity of making party food such as
MTWR 1:00-4:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 nacho platters, puff pastry filled hours d’oeu-
Tuition: $259
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta
vres, skewered chicken bits, fruit platters and
more. Entertain your friends and have variety
in your menus.
CRN 7232 4 Sessions
KIDS D5209 Section 01 NCC, Room W123
MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
Tuition: $259
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 43 for Registration Form 31
College for Kids
2 0 1 9 SUM M E R P R O GRAM FO R GRADES 1- 8
About the Program Professional HOW TO MAKE BREAD – YEAST AND
QUICK BREADS (GRADES 6-8)
• Classes run Monday through Friday,
unless otherwise noted.
Cooking Classes Bread making made easy will be a class in
making different breads daily. We will learn to
• LUNCH SUPERVISION: We do not pro-
Entering Grades 5-8 work with yeast and different flours (bread,
vide supervised lunch. Please pack a all purpose and pastry flour). We will make a
healthy snack for your child everyday. HOW TO COOK USING mix of savory and sweet breads, such as Italian
bread, pizza dough, soft rolls, zucchini bread
Please no peanuts or peanut products! METHODOLOGY & TECHNIQUES
and of course eating the fruits of our labor.
• Parents must accompany children to (GRADES 7-9)
Bread making is fun because of how we will
and from class and sign out at the end shape and apply the use of the bread.
Learn a creative and fun way to cook – not by
of each session.
recipes but by understanding cooking tech- CRN 7038 4 Sessions
• NO CLASS July 4th. niques and methodology. Learn the intricacies KIDS D5183 Section 01 NCC, Room W123
• Classes subject to cancellation due to of seasoning, flavoring and marinades. Learn MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019
low enrollment. the cooking methods such as sautéing, frying, Tuition: $259
roasting, steaming, grilling, boiling etc. Once No Class 7/4
• QUESTIONS: Please call (203) 857-7080.
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta
you understand proper cooking methods and
How to Register: the methodology applied, you can cook practi-
Call (203) 857-7237 or go online https:// cally anything.
norwalk.edu/ext/register. To register CRN 7105 4 Sessions
by mail, fax, or in person, please fill out KIDS D5903 Section 02 NCC, Room W123
the College for Kids Registration Form MTWR 1:00-4:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
Tuition: $259
provided on page 42.
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta
Photo Policy:
APPETIZERS, PARTY PLATTERS &
NCC often takes or commissions photos HORS D’OEUVRES (GRADES 6-8)
and videotapes of students, faculty,
staff, and campus visitors. These images Small plates, bite size foods and party platters
are taken in classrooms, labs, study are in. They are fun, intricate and tasty. Learn
areas, as well as College events around the creativity of making party food such as INTERNATIONAL COOKING
the campus. NCC reserves the right to nacho platters, puff pastry filled hours d’oeu- (GRADES 5-8)
use the photographs/video clips as part vres, skewered chicken bits, fruit platters and
more. Entertain your friends and have variety Around the world in cooking! Each day, we will
of its publicity and marketing efforts.
in your menus. cook a full meal that represents the traditions
Students who enroll at NCC do so with
of the host region – Europe, The Mid-East, Asia,
the understanding that these photo- CRN 6944 4 Sessions
and The Americas.
graphs might include them and might KIDS D5209 Section 02 NCC, Room W123
be used in College publications, both MTWR 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 CRN 7213 4 Sessions
printed and electronic, and for publicity. Tuition: $259 KIDS D5014 Section 02 NCC, Room W123
Instructor: Jeff Trombetta MTWR 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
If you do not want your child photo-
Tuition: $259
graphed, please indicate that on the Instructor: Richard Barbour
photo release section on the College for BAKING 101: BREADS, CAKES,
Kids Registration Form. ENTRÉES, DESSERTS & MORE
(GRADES 5-8) BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
(GRADES 5-8)
A hands-on exploration of baked items and
dishes where baking predominates. We will Much more than just eggs & bacon! Fun with
make unusual appetizers, dinner breads and baked items, like eye-opening rich cinnamon
rolls, cakes and fresh pies. rolls, quiche, and fancy flapjacks. Desserts too!
CRN 6751 4 Sessions CRN 6840 4 Sessions
KIDS D5023 Section 01 NCC, Room W123 KIDS D5110 Section 01 NCC, Room W123
MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Tuition: $259 Tuition: $259
Instructor: Richard Barbour Instructor: Richard Barbour
32 www.norwalk.edu/ce-wdE N TE R I N G GRAD ES 1-2
June 24 -June 28 July 1-July 5 July 15-July 19
No class 7/4
ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO EUREKA! DESIGN, BUILD & INVENT
(GRADES 2-4 / AGES 7-9) (GRADES 1-3)
HARRY POTTER MASTER ENGI-
Build and program robots in this introduc- NEERING WITH LEGO® MATERIALS Whether your child loves to build things or
tory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo (GRADES 1-5 / AGES 6-10) destroy them, this camp includes lots of both!
system. Learn basic programming skills, simple Bring your imagination and learn anyone can
Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®!
engineering concepts, and the names of robot be an inventor! Discovering the work of Da
Build Diagon Alley in preparation for your trip
components. Work in small groups to complete Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin
to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
several projects using tilt and motion sensors. campers will invent their own solutions to
Hop on your Broomstick and play Quidditch,
This is a great way to prepare young Robotics everyday problems! But the fun does not
duel the evil Lord Voldemort, and hone your
enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics stop there; children will have fun working
magical skills while learning about advanced
programs. together to brainstorm, design, test, evaluate
Muggle (STEM) concepts.
CRN 6912 5 Sessions and redesign problem solving contraptions,
KIDS D5383 Section 01 NCC, Room W208 CRN 7214 4 Sessions build a catapult, and they will even construct a
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 KIDS D5199 Section 01 NCC, Room W208 geodesic dome big enough for all the campers
Tuition: $249 MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019
to sit inside it!
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Tuition: $199 No Class 7/4
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies CRN 7223 5 Sessions
KIDS D5888 Section 01 NCC, Room W244
MATH WIZARDS (GRADES 1-3) MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
Tuition: $199
Get your brains ready for fun and games as we
explore the magical world of math. Students July 8-July 12 Instructor: Mad Science
will use cards, dice, puzzles, games, art, crafts
and more to keep hands busy and minds work- JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO®
ing. This is not your everyday sit at your desk WEDO® SYSTEM MATERIALS July 22-July 26
math class. We are up on our feet with cards in (GRADES 2-4 / AGES 7-9)
our hands, dice in our pockets and brains ready ANATOMY ACADEMY (GRADES 1-3)
to go to meet any math challenge! Build and program robots inspired by a galaxy
far, far away using the LEGO® WeDo® system! Let’s dig our hands inside what is inside of us!
CRN 6767 5 Sessions Lift an X-Wing from Dagobah swamp, program
KIDS D5736 Section 01 NCC, Room W214 Students will build a stethoscope to become
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
a droid-sorting factory, and land an Imperial a junior physician and navigate the systems in
Tuition: $165 Shuttle using motion sensors. In small groups, our human bodies! They will get a hands-on
Instructor: Tisha Saffa learn basic programming, engineering, and exploration of bones while working together to
robotics concepts in a fun Jedi-themed envi- assemble a model skeleton! Each student will
ronment. create MAD Mucus and use micro slide views
CRN 7219 5 Sessions to catch a glimpse of the life of tiny cellular
KIDS D5103 Section 01 NCC, Room W219 machines that the human body needs to func-
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 tion. This class is both fun and educational!
Tuition: $249
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies CRN 7217 5 Sessions
KIDS D5889 Section 01 NCC, Room W244
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
CHESS BATTLES (GRADES 1-5) Tuition: $199
Learn chess and practice your game under the Instructor: Mad Science
guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for
both beginners and those who would like to
ACTING CLASS! (GRADES 2-5) learn more. Students placed by ability. Former
students welcome to return. No prerequisites.
Come join the fun in bringing some of litera-
CRN 7242 5 Sessions
ture’s most popular children’s stories to life!
KIDS D5005 Section 01 NCC, Room W130
Create characters and scenes while having fun MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
learning about vocal technique; gain confi- Tuition: $165
dence and build character. Fun drama games Instructor: Alex Eydelman
applied each class.
CRN 7269 5 Sessions
KIDS D5168 Section 01 NCC, Room W218
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
Tuition: $165
Instructor: Rebecca Vaccaro
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 42 for College for Kids Registration Form 33E N TERI N G GRA D ES 1-2
July 29-August 2 SCIENCE POTIONS & EXPLOSIONS
(GRADES 1-3)
ADVENTURES IN STEM WITH LEGO®
MATERIALS (GRADES 1-2 / AGES 6-7)
CHESS BATTLES (GRADES 1-5) Come: Fizz, Pop, Boom with Mad Science this Let your imagination run wild with tens of
summer! We will be testing everything from thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-de-
Learn chess and practice your game under the warm Ooey, Gooey Slime to freezing, cold Dry signed projects such as: Trains, Helicopters,
guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for Ice! In this awesome program, each day we Treehouses, and Beam Bridges. Design and
both beginners and those who would like to will take you on a journey through hands-on build as never before, and explore your craziest
learn more. Students placed by ability. Former and amazing science! Create crazy chemical ideas in a supportive environment. There are
students welcome to return. No prerequisites. reactions that explode and crackle and even no prerequisites for this course.
CRN 7243 5 Sessions experiments that glow in the dark! Piece by CRN 6914 5 Sessions
KIDS D5005 Section 02 NCC, Room W130 piece throughout our program, you will get to KIDS D5381 Section 01 NCC, Room W105
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019 put together your very own home lab, com- MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Tuition: $165 plete with breakers, test tubes and all the tools Tuition: $199
Instructor: Alex Eydelman of a great MAD Scientist. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
CRN 7215 5 Sessions
KIDS D5739 Section 01 NCC, Room W244
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Tuition: $199
Instructor: Mad Science
E N TERI N G GRA D ES 3-5
June 24 -June 28 BUILD & PROGRAM YOUR OWN
ROBOT (GRADES 4-8)
ACTING CLASS! (GRADES 2-5) Students will build and program their very own
robot that thinks for itself! In this hands-on
Come join the fun in bringing some of litera- course, students will learn about soldering,
ture’s most popular children’s stories to life! computer programming, DC motor theory,
Create characters and scenes while having fun Bluetooth technology, smartphone apps and
learning about vocal technique; gain confi- microcontrollers. By the end of the class, stu-
dence and build character. Fun drama games dents will walk away with a working robot ...
applied each class. No experience necessary! The brain of this bot
CRN 7269 5 Sessions is an Arduino microcontroller and students will
KIDS D5168 Section 01 NCC, Room W218 get a full demonstration on how to upload code
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 to the board, blink some LEDs, turn the wheels
Tuition: $165 ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO their robot and read sensor data. All these skills
Instructor: Rebecca Vaccaro SYSTEM (GRADES 5-8 / AGES 10-13) can be used in other DIY Projects.
Build and program robots using the LEGO® CRN 6918 5 Sessions
ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO
Mindstorms® EV3 or NXT system! Learn about KIDS D5217 Section 01 NCC, Room W002
SYSTEM (GRADES 2-4 / AGES 7-9) mechanical and software design, loops, MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
conditional statements, problem solving, Tuition: $199
Build and program robots in this introduc- Instructor: John Robert
tory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo and teamwork skills. Work in small groups,
system. Learn basic programming skills, simple program and build your robot, and rise to the
challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles,
MATH WIZARDS (GRADES 1-3)
engineering concepts, and the names of robot
components. Work in small groups to complete pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Get your brains ready for fun and games as we
several projects using tilt and motion sensors. Projects are structured so that students work explore the magical world of math. Students
This is a great way to prepare young Robotics in an open-ended, investigative environment will use cards, dice, puzzles, games, art, crafts
enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics while having fun. and more to keep hands busy and minds work-
programs. CRN 7233 5 Sessions ing. This is not your everyday sit at your desk
CRN 6912 5 Sessions KIDS D5383 Section 02 NCC, Room W208 math class. We are up on our feet with cards in
KIDS D5383 Section 01 NCC, Room W208 MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 our hands, dice in our pockets and brains ready
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 Tuition: $249 to go to meet any math challenge!
Tuition: $249 Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
CRN 6767 5 Sessions
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
KIDS D5736 Section 01 NCC, Room W214
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
Tuition: $165
Instructor: Tisha Saffa
34 www.norwalk.edu/ce-wdE N TE R I N G GRAD ES 3-5
MATH MEETS ART! (GRADES 3-5) CHEMISTRY MANIA (GRADES 3-5) KEYBOARDING (GRADES 4-8)
Math meets Art in this new class which is part Come experiment with safe household chem- Do you wish your fingers could fly across the
crafts, part games, and all FUN, as we explore icals and see what fun things you can make! keyboard and type as fast as you think? They can.
the math that can be found in art. Inspired by We will explore Volcanoes, Ice Cream, even Take the time now to learn this lifelong skill.
the Great Masters, we will paint, sketch, color, Fireworks while learning about Chemistry! Kids This class is for beginners as well as returning
and cut, to design our own works of art using will learning science ideas in a fun creative way. students. Students who have taken this class
geometry as our guide. We’ll uncover the math CRN 6556 4 Sessions previously and want to continue improving
that hides in every piece of artwork, and play KIDS D5750 Section 01 NCC, Room W243 their skills will continue to build upon the level
games with what we find! We will use a variety MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019 of skill already accomplished. Classes also
of different materials designed to spark creativ- Tuition: $165 provide online links to practice typing.
ity and imagination. Whether budding artists or No Class 7/4
Instructor: Heather Cochrane CRN 5102 5 Sessions
mathematicians, children will build confidence, KIDS D5101 Section 01 NCC, Room W002
learn skills, and enjoy the freedom of self MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
expression while discovering the smart artist Tuition: $165
inside themselves! (Leave some wall space at Instructor: Hedy Siegel
home to display your beautiful creations!)
JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO®
CRN 7268 5 Sessions
KIDS D5929 Section 01 NCC, Room W214 WEDO® SYSTEM MATERIALS
MTWRF 12:30-3:30PM Begins 6/24/2019 (GRADES 2-4 / AGES 7-9)
Tuition: $165
Instructor: Tisha Saffa Build and program robots inspired by a galaxy
far, far away using the LEGO® WeDo® system!
Lift an X-Wing from Dagobah swamp, program
July 1-July 5
a droid-sorting factory, and land an Imperial
Shuttle using motion sensors. In small groups,
learn basic programming, engineering, and
No class 7/4 robotics concepts in a fun Jedi-themed envi-
HARRY POTTER MASTER ENGI- July 8 -July 12 ronment.
CRN 7219 5 Sessions
NEERING WITH LEGO® MATERIALS KIDS D5103 Section 01 NCC, Room W219
(GRADES 1-5 / AGES 6-10) KIDS AND CODING (GRADES 3-8) MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
Tuition: $249
Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Learn to think critically and creatively to solve Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Build Diagon Alley in preparation for your trip problems through coding. Students will explore
to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. a variety of coding apps and websites to create JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO
Hop on your Broomstick and play Quidditch, games, program robots, go on adventures, and EV3/NXT® SYSTEM (GRADES 5-8 /
duel the evil Lord Voldemort, and hone your think like a programmer all while gaining a AGES 10-13)
magical skills while learning about advanced deeper understanding of logic and sequence.
Muggle (STEM) concepts. Students will be exposed to 3D design through These ARE the droids you’re looking for! Build
CRN 7214 4 Sessions Thingiverse, Tinkercad, Sketchup and more. and program robots inspired by a galaxy far,
KIDS D5199 Section 01 NCC, Room W208 Students may bring an iPad if they have one. far away using the LEGO® Mindstorms® system.
MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019 Navigate a minefield, target shield generators,
CRN 7108 5 Sessions
Tuition: $199 No Class 7/4 and even respond to the Force using Play-
KIDS D5118 Section 01 NCC, Room W107
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Well’s full array of sensors and servos. Learn
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
Tuition: $199 about mechanical and software design, loops,
ROBOTICS (GRADES 3-8) Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel conditional statements, problem solving, and
Discover the world of coding and robotics with teamwork skills. Work in small groups to solve
Evo, the small programmable smart robot. problems in this open-ended Jedi-themed
Program Evo to do tricks, play games, follow environment.
colored lines on drawings, drive, race and CRN 7220 5 Sessions
much more! Students will also explore the KIDS D5103 Section 02 NCC, Room W219
virtual world of robots in a high-end simulation MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/8/2019
Tuition: $249
environment that helps to learn programming. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
Students will learn robotics and programming
using a hands-on approach.
CRN 7109 4 Sessions
KIDS D5122 Section 01 NCC, Room W002
MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019
Tuition: $199 No Class 7/4
Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 42 for College for Kids Registration Form 35E N TERI N G GRA D ES 3-5
CHESS BATTLES (GRADES 1-5)
Learn chess and practice your game under the
July 15 -July 19 EUREKA! DESIGN, BUILD & INVENT
(GRADES 4-6)
guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for EXCEL & POWERPOINT FOR KIDS Whether your child loves to build things or
both beginners and those who would like to destroy them, this camp includes lots of both!
(GRADES 4-8)
learn more. Students placed by ability. Former Bring your imagination and learn anyone can
students welcome to return. No prerequisites. Gathering information, analyzing it and present- be an inventor! Discovering the work of Da
CRN 7242 5 Sessions ing findings are becoming more and more every- Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin
KIDS D5005 Section 01 NCC, Room W130 day tasks in today’s technologically equipped campers will invent their own solutions to
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 classrooms. Moreover, the ages of students everyday problems! But the fun does not
Tuition: $165 being impacted by this trend/demand are get- stop there; children will have fun working
Instructor: Alex Eydelman ting lower. In essence, the need for school-aged together to brainstorm, design, test, evaluate
children to use software, such as Excel and and redesign problem solving contraptions,
CURSIVE WRITING (GRADES 3-6) PowerPoint to complete assignments, is more build a catapult, and they will even construct a
This course offers a fun way to learn cursive prevalent today than it has ever been. Our EPK geodesic dome big enough for all the campers
writing and how it encourages brain activity program is designed to equip students with the to sit inside it!
and production, yielding higher scores (than fundamental skills they need to use Excel and CRN 7224 5 Sessions
typing or printing) in spelling, comprehension PowerPoint to get the job done, well! KIDS D5888 Section 02 NCC, Room W244
and composition. Through simple exercises in Pre-requisite: Basic keyboard skills MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
Tuition: $199
letter/word formation, students will learn how CRN 7221 5 Sessions Instructor: Mad Science
the brain “writes with the hand.” KIDS D5884 Section 01 NCC, Room W138
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
CRN 7094 5 Sessions
Tuition: $165 ROBOTICS (GRADES 3-8)
KIDS D5003 Section 01 NCC, Room W245
MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/8/2019 Instructor: Mervyn Edwards Discover the world of coding and robotics with
Tuition: $165 Evo, the small programmable smart robot.
Instructor: Laura Anderson PROGRAMMING JAM FOR GIRLS Program Evo to do tricks, play games, follow
(GRADES 4-8) colored lines on drawings, drive, race and
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION much more! Students will also explore the
Make art, animations and games while learning
(GRADES 4-7) virtual world of robots in a high-end simulation
fundamental programming skills. We will suse
For kids who love detective shows and dream JAVA in the Processing environment so we can environment that helps to learn programming.
of being American examiners one day or if you jump into programming and make fun and Students will learn robotics and programming
just like a good mystery, this one is for you. interactive projects in our first session!. You will using a hands-on approach.
Learn all about the tools and techniques used get plenty of tutorial and resources to use after CRN 7110 5 Sessions
by forensic scientists in solving crimes in a fun we finish our course, this is a launching point KIDS D5122 Section 02 NCC, Room W002
classroom setting. Students will learn about for developing some serious coding expertise! MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
Tuition: $249
DNA, fingerprints, identify counterfeit checks & CRN 7222 5 Sessions Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel
bills, use chemistry to identify unknown sub- KIDS D7179 Section 01 NCC, Room W107
stances and much more. Each class will be full MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 CREATING VIDEO GAMES
of hands on experiments and activities. Tuition: $165
Instructor: Saturday Academy Inc. (GRADES 4-6)
CRN 7034 5 Sessions
KIDS D5034 Section 01 NCC, Room W244 Do you love playing games? Can’t live without
MTWRF 12:30-3:30PM Begins 7/8/2019 EUREKA! DESIGN, BUILD & INVENT your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have
Tuition: $165 (GRADES 1-3) you ever thought, “I could probably imagine
Instructor: Heather Cochrane an incredible game!” In this class, you will
Whether your child loves to build things or
learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to
destroy them, this camp includes lots of both!
learn “Scratch” programming interface, fresh
Bring your imagination and learn anyone can be
from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You
an inventor! Discovering the work of Da Vinci,
will also learn how to use photo editing and
Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin campers
graphic creation programs to develop original
will invent their own solutions to everyday
artwork that you can use in your game. The
problems! But the fun does not stop there; chil-
class will also teach you the ins and outs of
dren will have fun working together to brain-
Audacity in order to record and produce killer
storm, design, test, evaluate and redesign
sound effects for your game.
problem solving contraptions, build a catapult,
and they will even construct a geodesic dome Please bring a flash drive to class.
big enough for all the campers to sit inside it! CRN 5716 5 Sessions
CRN 7223 5 Sessions KIDS D5032 Section 01 NCC, Room W122
KIDS D5888 Section 01 NCC, Room W244 MTWRF 12:30-3:30PM Begins 7/15/2019
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 Tuition: $165
Tuition: $199 Instructor: Bronwyn Ryan Lakowski
Instructor: Mad Science
36 www.norwalk.edu/ce-wdE N TE R I N G GRAD ES 3-5
July 22-July 26 CURSIVE WRITING (GRADES 3-6)
This course offers a fun way to learn cursive
July 29-August 2
writing and how it encourages brain activity
KEYBOARDING (GRADES 4-8) CHESS BATTLES (GRADES 1-5)
and production, yielding higher scores (than
Do you wish your fingers could fly across the typing or printing) in spelling, comprehension Learn chess and practice your game under the
keyboard and type as fast as you think? They and composition. Through simple exercises in guidance of a Chess Master. This class is for
can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong letter/word formation, students will learn how both beginners and those who would like to
skill. This class is for beginners as well as return- the brain “writes with the hand.” learn more. Students placed by ability. Former
ing students. Students who have taken this CRN 7095 5 Sessions students welcome to return. No prerequisites.
class previously and want to continue improv- KIDS D5003 Section 02 NCC, Room W245 CRN 7243 5 Sessions
ing their skills will continue to build upon the MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/22/2019 KIDS D5005 Section 02 NCC, Room W130
level of skill already accomplished. Classes also Tuition: $165 MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Instructor: Laura Anderson Tuition: $165
provide online links to practice typing.
Instructor: Alex Eydelman
CRN 7035 5 Sessions ROCK-ET ON (GRADES 3-7)
KIDS D5101 Section 02 NCC, Room W002
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019 Students will learn about aerodynamics and SCIENCE POTIONS & EXPLOSIONS
Tuition: $165 the forces affecting rocket flight as they build (GRADES 1-3)
Instructor: Hedy Siegel several different rockets. We will be launching Come: Fizz, Pop, Boom with Mad Science this
the rockets and calculating the heights they summer! We will be testing everything from
CREATING VIDEO GAMES reach in order to compare the results and
(GRADES 4-6) warm Ooey, Gooey Slime to freezing, cold Dry
determine the best design. Ice! In this awesome program, each day we
Do you love playing games? Can’t live without CRN 7235 5 Sessions will take you on a journey through hands-on
your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have KIDS D5128 Section 01 NCC, Room W103 and amazing science! Create crazy chemical
you ever thought, “I could probably imagine MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019 reactions that explode and crackle and even
Tuition: $165
an incredible game!” In this class, you will Instructor: Heather Cochrane
experiments that glow in the dark! Piece by
learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to piece throughout our program, you will get to
learn “Scratch” programming interface, fresh ANATOMY ACADEMY (GRADES 1-3) put together your very own home lab, com-
from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You plete with breakers, test tubes and all the tools
will also learn how to use photo editing and Let’s dig our hands inside what is inside of us! of a great MAD Scientist.
graphic creation programs to develop original Students will build a stethoscope to become CRN 7215 5 Sessions
artwork that you can use in your game. The a junior physician and navigate the systems in KIDS D5739 Section 01 NCC, Room W244
class will also teach you the ins and outs of our human bodies! They will get a hands-on MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Audacity in order to record and produce killer exploration of bones while working together to Tuition: $199
sound effects for your game. assemble a model skeleton! Each student will Instructor: Mad Science
Please bring a flash drive to class. create MAD Mucus and use micro slide views
to catch a glimpse of the life of tiny cellular SCIENCE POTIONS & EXPLOSIONS
CRN 7230 5 Sessions machines that the human body needs to func- (GRADES 4-6)
KIDS D5032 Section 03 NCC, Room W122
tion. This class is both fun and educational! Come: Fizz, Pop, Boom with Mad Science this
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $165 CRN 7217 5 Sessions summer! We will be testing everything from
Instructor: Bronwyn Ryan Lakowski KIDS D5889 Section 01 NCC, Room W244 warm Ooey, Gooey Slime to freezing, cold Dry
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019 Ice! In this awesome program, each day we
KIDS AND CODING (GRADES 3-8) Tuition: $199
Instructor: Mad Science will take you on a journey through hands-on
Learn to think critically and creatively to solve and amazing science! Create crazy chemical
problems through coding. Students will explore ANATOMY ACADEMY (GRADES 4-6) reactions that explode and crackle and even
a variety of coding apps and websites to create experiments that glow in the dark! Piece by
Let’s dig our hands inside what is inside of us! piece throughout our program, you will get to
games, program robots, go on adventures, and
Students will build a stethoscope to become put together your very own home lab, com-
think like a programmer all while gaining a
a junior physician and navigate the systems in plete with breakers, test tubes and all the tools
deeper understanding of logic and sequence.
our human bodies! They will get a hands-on of a great MAD Scientist.
Students will be exposed to 3D design through
exploration of bones while working together to
Thingiverse, Tinkercad, Sketchup and more. CRN 7216 5 Sessions
assemble a model skeleton! Each student will KIDS D5739 Section 02 NCC, Room W244
Students may bring an iPad if they have one.
create MAD Mucus and use micro slide views MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
CRN 7234 5 Sessions to catch a glimpse of the life of tiny cellular Tuition: $199
KIDS D5118 Section 02 NCC, Room W107 machines that the human body needs to func- Instructor: Mad Science
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
tion. This class is both fun and educational!
Tuition: $199
Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel CRN 7218 5 Sessions
KIDS D5889 Section 02 NCC, Room W244
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $199
Instructor: Mad Science
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 42 for College for Kids Registration Form 37E N TERI N G GRA D ES 3-5
July 29-August 2 cont'd. STEM EXPLORATIONS WITH FASHION & DESIGN (GRADES 4-6)
LEGO® MATERIALS (GRADES 3-5 /
Here’s your chance to become a top fashion
ANIMATION FLIX-MOVIE MAKING AGES 8-10)
designer. Getting started is much easier than
(GRADES 3-5) Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well you think, so let’s begin our wonderful journey.
TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® Students will first study the trends and styles,
All new animations for 2019! In this fast paced
parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, then eventually sketch their own ideas and cre-
class, students will be creating up to four stop
engineering, and architecture through engineer- ate samples. Discover the fun and satisfaction
motion movies. These will include dinosaurs,
designed projects such as: Gear Cars, Gondolas, of being your own fashion designer. Bring your
paper cartoons, whiteboard, and a free choice
Merry-Go-Rounds, and Scissor Lifts. Design and jeans and t-shirt to embellish.
day where students get to choose from play-
doh, jewels, or items brought from home. build as never before, and explore your craziest CRN 6785 5 Sessions
ideas in a supportive environment. KIDS D5130 Section 01 NCC, Room W004
CRN 7225 5 Sessions MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
KIDS D5018 Section 01 NCC, Room W130 CRN 6915 5 Sessions
Tuition: $165
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/29/2019 KIDS D5382 Section 01 NCC, Room W105
Instructor: Elizabeth Williams
Tuition: $199 MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/29/2019
Instructor: IncrediFlix Tuition: $199
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies
E N TERI N G GRA D ES 6-8
June 24-June 28 their robot and read sensor data. All these skills
can be used in other DIY Projects. July 1-July 5
CRN 6918 5 Sessions No class 7/4
ROBOTICS USING LEGO® WEDO KIDS D5217 Section 01 NCC, Room W002
SYSTEM (GRADES 5-8 / AGES 10-13) MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019
Tuition: $199 BABYSITTING TRAINING
Build and program robots using the LEGO® Instructor: John Robert (AGES 11-15)
Mindstorms® EV3 or NXT system! Learn about
Students will learn to care for children and
mechanical and software design, loops, ARCHITECTURE FOR KIDS babies and earn an American Red Cross
conditional statements, problem solving, (GRADES 6-7) (Grade 8 by approval only) babysitting certificate. Working with manne-
and teamwork skills. Work in small groups,
Design and build! This is a hands-on math quins, they will learn safety rules, diapering,
program and build your robot, and rise to the
applications class that uses student’s creativity feeding, appropriate toys, and communication
challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles,
while learning how to draw a floor plan and with parents. Students must attend all sessions
pick up and carry objects, and play sounds.
front elevation. From their drawings, each stu- and in order to be certified.
Projects are structured so that students work
in an open-ended, investigative environment dent will build a three-dimensional free-stand- CRN 5104 3 Sessions
while having fun. ing two-car garage. This class is for students KIDS D5036 Section 01 NCC, Room W130
interested in architecture, for design artists, MTW 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019
CRN 7233 5 Sessions Tuition: $119
or students who love to create. Students will
KIDS D5383 Section 02 NCC, Room W208 Instructor: Jeanne Yusko
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 expand their understanding of how math is
Tuition: $249 used in an everyday practical application as
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies well as review and apply their math skills. ROBOTICS (GRADES 3-8)
CRN 6917 5 Sessions Discover the world of coding and robotics with
BUILD & PROGRAM YOUR OWN KIDS D5044 Section 01 NCC, Room W231 Evo, the small programmable smart robot.
ROBOT (GRADES 4-9) MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 6/24/2019 Program Evo to do tricks, play games, follow
Tuition: $165 colored lines on drawings, drive, race and
Students will build and program their very own Instructor: Ellen Weston
much more! Students will also explore the
robot that thinks for itself! In this hands-on
virtual world of robots in a high-end simulation
course, students will learn about soldering,
environment that helps to learn programming.
computer programming, DC motor theory,
Students will learn robotics and programming
Bluetooth technology, smartphone apps and
using a hands-on approach.
microcontrollers. By the end of the class,
students will walk away with a working robot. CRN 7109 4 Sessions
No experience necessary! The brain of this bot KIDS D5122 Section 01 NCC, Room W002
MTWF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/1/2019
is an Arduino microcontroller and students will Tuition: $199
get a full demonstration on how to upload code No Class 7/4
to the board, blink some LEDs, turn the wheels Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel
38 www.norwalk.edu/ce-wdE N TE R I N G GRAD ES 6-8
July 8-July 12 KIDS AND CODING (GRADES 3-8)
Learn to think critically and creatively to solve
July 15-July 19
CSI - CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION problems through coding. Students will explore EXCEL & POWERPOINT (GRADES 4-8)
a variety of coding apps and websites to create
(GRADES 4-7)
games, program robots, go on adventures, and Gathering information, analyzing it and present-
For kids who love detective shows and dream think like a programmer all while gaining a ing findings are becoming more and more every-
of being American examiners one day or if you deeper understanding of logic and sequence. day tasks in today’s technologically equipped
just like a good mystery, this one is for you. Students will be exposed to 3D design through classrooms. Moreover, the ages of students
Learn all about the tools and techniques used Thingiverse, Tinkercad, Sketchup and more. being impacted by this trend/demand are get-
by forensic scientists in solving crimes in a fun Students may bring an iPad if they have one. ting lower. In essence, the need for school-aged
classroom setting. Students will learn about CRN 7108 5 Sessions children to use software, such as Excel and
DNA, fingerprints, identify counterfeit checks & KIDS D5118 Section 01 NCC, Room W107 PowerPoint to complete assignments, is more
bills, use chemistry to identify unknown sub- MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 prevalent today than it has ever been. Our EPK
stances and much more. Each class will be full Tuition: $199 program is designed to equip students with the
of hands on experiments and activities. Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel fundamental skills they need to use Excel and
CRN 7034 5 Sessions PowerPoint to get the job done, well!
KIDS D5034 Section 01 NCC, Room W244 MATH CAMPUS (GRADES 8-10)
Pre-requisite: Basic keyboard skills
MTWRF 12:30-3:30PM Begins 7/8/2019
Tuition: $165 MC Math is an open forum for any student in CRN 7221 5 Sessions
Instructor: Heather Cochrane grades 8-10 requiring assistance with his/her KIDS D5884 Section 01 NCC, Room W138
understanding of mathematical concepts spe- MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
cific to his/her grade level or to the next grade Tuition: $165
KEYBOARDING (GRADES 4-8) Instructor: Mervyn Edwards
level that he/she will be entering. Students
Do you wish your fingers could fly across the having difficulties with any grade-level math-
keyboard and type as fast as you think? They ematical subject matter or concept can enroll CREATING VIDEO GAMES
can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong in this class. Students will be grouped as per (GRADES 6-8)
skill. This class is for beginners as well as return- grade level and, thereby, instructed as such. Do you love playing games? Can’t live without
ing students. Students who have taken this Note: This course is not designed for students your Xbox360, PS, Wii, DS, PSP or PC? Have
class previously and want to continue improv- sitting for the SAT, ACT, AP Courses or any other you ever thought, “I could probably imagine
ing their skills will continue to build upon the
test prep courses/ program. Students can sign an incredible game!” In this class, you will
level of skill already accomplished. Classes also
up for these courses/programs separately. learn how to use the powerful, yet simple to
provide online links to practice typing.
CRN 7211 5 Sessions learn “Scratch” programming interface, fresh
CRN 5102 5 Sessions KIDS D5100 Section 01 NCC, Room W213 from the M.I.T. media lab, to create games. You
KIDS D5101 Section 01 NCC, Room W002 MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 will also learn how to use photo editing and
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 Tuition: $165
Tuition: $165
graphic creation programs to develop original
Instructor: Mervyn Edwards artwork that you can use in your game. The
Instructor: Hedy Siegel
class will also teach you the ins and outs of
CURSIVE WRITING (GRADES 3-6) Audacity in order to record and produce killer
JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO
EV3/NXT® SYSTEM (GRADES 5-8 / This course offers a fun way to learn cursive sound effects for your game.
AGES 10-13) writing and how it encourages brain activity Please bring a flash drive to class.
and production, yielding higher scores (than CRN 7237 5 Sessions
These ARE the droids you’re looking for! Build typing or printing) in spelling, comprehension KIDS D5032 Section 02 NCC, Room W122
and program robots inspired by a galaxy far, and composition. Through simple exercises in MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
far away using the LEGO® Mindstorms® system. letter/word formation, students will learn how Tuition: $165
Navigate a minefield, target shield generators, the brain “writes with the hand.” Instructor: Bronwyn Ryan Lakowski
and even respond to the Force using Play-
CRN 7094 5 Sessions
Well’s full array of sensors and servos. Learn
KIDS D5003 Section 01 NCC, Room W245
BABYSITTING TRAINING AND FIRST
about mechanical and software design, loops, MTWRF 1:30-4:30PM Begins 7/8/2019 AID (GRADES 6-8 / AGES 11-15)
conditional statements, problem solving, and Tuition: $165
teamwork skills. Work in small groups to solve Instructor: Laura Anderson Learn childcare techniques; safety, diapering,
problems in this open-ended Jedi-themed feeding & First Aid emergency procedures.
environment. Students will be certified in both babysitting
and First Aid upon successful completion of the
CRN 7220 5 Sessions
course. Students must attend all sessions to
KIDS D5103 Section 02 NCC, Room W219
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/8/2019 receive certification.
Tuition: $249 CRN 5827 4 Sessions
Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies KIDS D5037 Section 01 NCC, Room TBA
MTWR 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019
Tuition: $149
Instructor: Jeanne Yusko
Registration is recommended at least one week prior to course start date. See page 42 for College for Kids Registration Form 39E N TERI N G GRA D ES 6-8
ROBOTICS (GRADES 3-8)
Discover the world of coding and robotics with
July 22-July 26 KIDS AND CODING (GRADES 3-8)
Learn to think critically and creatively to solve
Evo, the small programmable smart robot. STOCK MARKET MADNESS problems through coding. Students will explore
Program Evo to do tricks, play games, follow a variety of coding apps and websites to create
(GRADES 6-8)
colored lines on drawings, drive, race and games, program robots, go on adventures, and
much more! Students will also explore the Are you interested in knowing how to make think like a programmer all while gaining a
virtual world of robots in a high-end simulation money in the Stock Market? Learn how to buy deeper understanding of logic and sequence.
environment that helps to learn programming. low and sell high with the right stock picks to Students will be exposed to 3D design through
Students will learn robotics and programming make simulated money? Learn this by using Thingiverse, Tinkercad, Sketchup and more.
using a hands-on approach. safe money in the simulated stock market Students may bring an iPad if they have one.
CRN 7110 5 Sessions investment game. We will learn how to pick CRN 7234 5 Sessions
KIDS D5122 Section 02 NCC, Room W002 the right company stocks, follow the right KIDS D5118 Section 02 NCC, Room W107
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 trends, read the markets, to be ready to play MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $249 and win in the Stock Market Simulation Game Tuition: $199
Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel during real time stock trading. We will examine Instructor: Vivian Birdsall; Ronna Van Veghel
current trends; in order, to invest in real time
EUREKA! DESIGN, BUILD & INVENT using your own stock market streaming screen PRE-ALGEBRA SKILL BUILDING AND
(GRADES 4-6) to buy and sell stocks with your own $100,000 PREP (ENTERING GRADES 7-8)
Whether your child loves to build things or portfolio in a very easy and fun way! Are you entering 7th grade and seek to build
destroy them, this camp includes lots of both! CRN 6951 5 Sessions the skills necessary for Pre-Algebra? Are you
Bring your imagination and learn anyone can KIDS D5761 Section 01 NCC, Room W107 entering 8th grade and want to do your best on
be an inventor! Discovering the work of Da MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019 the high school placement exam for 9th grade
Tuition: $165
Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin Instructor: Joshua Thornton math? This class will provide those skills and
campers will invent their own solutions to includes everything about numbers, begin-
everyday problems! But the fun does not stop ning with performing the four operations to
KEYBOARDING (GRADES 4-8)
there; children will have fun working together Algebra. Topics may include: solving equations,
to brainstorm, design, test, evaluate and Do you wish your fingers could fly across the equations and inequalities, geometric figures,
redesign problemsolving contraptions, build keyboard and type as fast as you think? They rate, proportion, percent, graphing and the
a catapult, and they will even construct a can. Take the time now to learn this lifelong coordinate place, special right triangles, square
geodesic dome big enough for all the campers skill. This class is for beginners as well as roots, area, volume and statistics. In addition
to sit inside it! returning students. Students who have taken to instruction, the class will break into smaller
CRN 7224 5 Sessions this class previously and want to continue groups for problem solving practice with one
KIDS D5888 Section 02 NCC, Room W244 improving their skills will continue to build on one teaching assistance.
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 upon the level of skill already accomplished. CRN 7093 5 Sessions
Tuition: $199 Classes also provide online links to practice KIDS D5190 Section 01 NCC, Room W004
Instructor: Mad Science typing. MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $165
CRN 7035 5 Sessions
PROGRAMMING JAM (GRADES 4-8) KIDS D5101 Section 02 NCC, Room W002
Instructor: Ellen Weston
Make art, animations and games while learning MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $165 ANATOMY ACADEMY (GRADES 4-6)
fundamental programming skills. We will suse Instructor: Hedy Siegel
JAVA in the Processing environment so we can Let’s dig our hands inside what is inside of us!
jump into programming and make fun and Students will build a stethoscope to become
interactive projects in our first session!. You will a junior physician and navigate the systems in
get plenty of tutorial and resources to use after our human bodies! They will get a hands-on
we finish our course, this is a launching point exploration of bones while working together to
for developing some serious coding expertise! assemble a model skeleton! Each student will
CRN 7222 5 Sessions create MAD Musus and use micro slide views
KIDS D7179 Section 01 NCC, Room W107 to catch a glimpse of the life of tiny cellular
MTWRF 9:00AM-12:00PM Begins 7/15/2019 machines that the human body needs to func-
Tuition: $165 tion. This class is both fun and educational!
Instructor: Saturday Academy Inc.
CRN 7218 5 Sessions
KIDS D5889 Section 02 NCC, Room W244
MTWRF 1:00-4:00PM Begins 7/22/2019
Tuition: $199
Instructor: Mad Science
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