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Business & Community Education

                         JUNE 2019
                                         Upcoming Classes

• Intro to Barn Quilts
• Summer Camps!          TA K E O N E!
    AND MORE!

REGISTER TODAY!
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JUNE 2019 Business & Community Education Upcoming Classes - REGISTER TODAY! wncc.edu/bce
Business & Community Education
    SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
Alliance                                 Intermediate Sign Language                           Astronomy Week
Adult Education                          Intro to Barn Quilts                                 Innovate, Create, & Explore Week
                                         Introduction to Ceramic Wheel Throwing and                CSI: Crime Scene Investigations
                                           Hand Building                                           Gooey, Gross, and Green
Chadron                                  Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan                             Jammin’ in the Jungle
Adult Education & GED Testing
                                         Lights, Camera, YOUTUBE!                                  Dream Builders
                                         National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)         Exploring K’NEX Week
Gordon                                   Nebraska Arts Council Conference                  Introduction to Bushidokan “The Way of the
Adult Education                          QuickBooks™ Basics                                 Warrior School”
                                         Scarf Marbling                                    LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics
Kimball                                  Sneaker Marbling                                  Make a Stone Age Atlatl
Adult Education                          Time Management                                   Safe Babysitting Clinic
                                         TOFY                                              Skills of the Mountain Men 101
Sidney                                   ZUMBA®                                            WNAC Summer Camps
                                         Summer Camps
Adult Education
                                         Basic Karate/Kickboxing
WNCC Online Courses
                                         ICE Enrichment Academy Summer Camps
                                             Kids in the Kitchen Week
Scottsbluff/Gering                               Cupcake Boss
Acrylic Pouring                                  Chef’s Delight
Adult Education                              All About the Arts Week
Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare            Caution: Wet Paint
  Professionals                                  Marvelous Mosaics
Beginning Sign Language                          Duct Tape Dynasty
Bob Ross Painting                                Just Bead it
Heartsaver CPR/AED

 ALLIANCE                                SIDNEY                                           SCOTTSBLUFF/GERING
 308.763.2002                            308.254.7407                                     308.635.6700
Adult Education                         Adult Education                                  Adult Education
For more info, call 308.635.6769        For more info, call 308.635.6769                 English as a Second Language
                                                                                         For more info, call 308.635.6769
 CHADRON                                WNCC Online Courses
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308.635.6770                            Sessions start monthly!
                                                                                         Ko Heichi Fitness: Bushidokan
                                                                                         Jun 3 – 26 or Jul 1 – 31 (M, W)
Adult Education & GED Testing           Instructor-led online courses
                                                                                         6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
For more Info, Call 308.635.6769        Convenient six-week format
                                        PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT &                       Single: $30; Family: $45 (up to 4)
                                        PERSONAL ENRICHMENT                              Known as “an original U.S. MMA,”
GORDON                                   • Interactive learning environment              Bushidokan is deeply rooted in the
308.635.6770                             • Award of completion with passing score        history of American martial arts with
                                        CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS                         multiple world titleholders and respected
Adult Education                          • Prepare for industry certification or start   self-defense experts. In all, Bushidokan
For more info, call 308.635.6769
                                           a new career                                  has borrowed techniques from more
See page 11 for more information.        • Start anytime                                 than 10 different martial arts and three
KIMBALL                                  • Many programs completed in less               primary systems: karate, judo, and jujitsu.
308.635.6770                               than six months                               Recognized worldwide for its self-defense,
                                         • In-depth study, all learning                  Bushidokan’s tactics have been tested in
Adult Education                            materials provided
                                                                                         diverse situations including life-or-death
For more info, call 308.635.6769         • Personal instructor assistance
                                         • Certificate of completion awarded             defense by citizens, law enforcement,
                                           with passing score.                           and elite military groups such as Green
                                                                                         Berets, Rangers, Navy SEALs, and others.
                                                                                         With more than 30 years of experience,
                                                                                         instructor Brent L. Anderson was promoted
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JUNE 2019 Business & Community Education Upcoming Classes - REGISTER TODAY! wncc.edu/bce
to black belt by the Bushidokan founder,
Jim “Ronin” Harrison and Ko Heichi
Bushidokan has been granted Certified
Training Center (CTC) status. Men, women,
kids, law enforcement, and military are
encouraged to attend. All are welcome!

Basic Life Support/CPR for
Healthcare Professionals
Jun 5 or Aug 7 (W)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $65
Basic Life Support training reinforces
healthcare professionals' understanding
of the importance of early CPR and
defibrillation, basic steps of performing
CPR, relieving choking, and using an AED.
This course also covers the role of each link
in the chain of survival.

                                                                             Safe Babysitting Clinic
                                                 June                        Jun 3 (M): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. &
                                                                             Jun 4 (T): 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $55
                                                                             Ages 10 – 14
                                                                             Earn a certificate from our Safe Babysitting
                                                                             Clinic. WNCC faculty teach the American
                                                                             Heart Association Family and Friends CPR
                                                                             for adult, child, and infant; basic first aid;
                                                                             choking rescue techniques; and use of an
Introduction to Ceramic Wheel                                                AED. The instructor for this course is Janelle
Throwing and Hand Building                                                   Anderson, who has a master's degree in
Jun 8 or Jun 22 (SA)                                                         Early Childhood Education Curriculum and
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $23                                                  Instruction. She is currently the Sixpence
Ages 10 and up                                                               Home Visitor for Scottsbluff Public Schools.
Der Topfer, 1211 3rd Ave., Scottsbluff                                       In this class, she will provide 10 hours
Have you always wanted to try your hand                                      of babysitting instruction on safety, food
on a pottery wheel? Here’s your chance.                                      preparation, safe play, and age-appropriate
This is an introductory class offering                                       activities. Learn about accepting
students the opportunity to throw on a                                       babysitting jobs, negotiating pay, and
pottery wheel and learn hand-building                                        exploring an early childhood education
clay techniques. A brief introduction of                                     career. Pizza and milk are provided, or
ceramics and ceramic tools, description,                                     participants can bring their own lunch.
and use will be included. Projects will not                                  (Certificates provided.)
be completed in the three-hour class, but
students can continue in ceramics classes         JULY IS PICK               Make a Stone Age Atlatl
                                                                             Jun 8 (SA)
                                                   YOUR OWN
or set up private lessons with the instructor.
All materials provided. Come try your hand                                   8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $35
at the wheel! Class size is limited to six.                                  Think you have what it takes to live as a

Bob Ross Painting
                                                   BOB ROSS                  Stone Age hunter? This is a hybrid class
                                                                             that teaches students about the Stone
Jun 15 or Jul 13 (SA)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., $60
                                                   PAINTING                  Age in addition to providing hands-on
                                                                             experience with our oldest projectile. By

                                                   TO PAINT
Bob Ross believed that everyone who                                          the end of the course, you will not only
wanted to paint, could paint like a                                          walk away with a better understanding
natural with the right tools and a little                                    of our past, but also a better appreciation
encouragement. Come and experience the                                       for the accomplishments of our Stone Age
joy and confidence of painting a beautiful                                    ancestors. Each student will create, throw,
landscape using the Ross wet-on-wet                                          and take home their own atlatl built from
technique. Students must bring a roll of                                     modern materials. Anyone interested in
paper towels to this class.                                                  history, hunting, or bushcraft should find
                                                                             this class a great way to spend a half day.

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Skills of the Mountain Men 101
Jun 8 (SA)
1:00 – 4:30 p.m., $25
Jim Bridger, Kit Carson, Jed Smith, and
Hugh Glass are all individuals who have
gone down in history as famous mountain
men. Men like these were able to live in
the wilderness for periods of one year and
beyond with simple tools and gear. If you
have an interest in the mountain men or
wilderness living, you may find this course
right up your alley. Learn the basics of
steel traps, fire making, and how to build a
simple primitive shelter like the mountain
men. By the end of the half-day course
you will not only know more about your
local history, but you will also walk out the
door with some new tricks for your next
camping trip
.
Beginning Sign Language
Jun 12 – Jul 17 or Sep 18 – Oct 16 (W)          Introduction to Bushidokan "The                Acrylic Pouring
6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $30                           Way of the Warrior School"                     Jun 22 (SA)
This course utilizes a practical approach to    Jun 21 (F)                                     5:00 – 7:00 p.m., $40
teaching vocabulary, grammar, everyday          8:30 – 11:30 a.m., $12
applications of sign language, and aspects                                                     This class is not as messy as it sounds, and
                                                Ages: 8 – 15                                   everyone can do it - there are no mistakes!
of Deaf culture. We work toward becoming        Bushidokan is a pioneer martial art in
familiar and comfortable with grammatical                                                      In the first hour of this class you will learn
                                                the United States. It is composed of three     and see demonstrations of more than 16
features of American Sign Language and          main components: karate, judo, and jiu-
body/facial expressions. This interactive                                                      techniques of acrylic fluid art, learn about
                                                jitsu. Students will learn how the striking,   materials, and hear the tips and tricks to get
class is for beginners and those who are        kicking, and grappling techniques flow
looking to refresh their expressive and                                                        the coveted “cells.” This form of art can be
                                                together to create this well-rounded           used as a stand-alone piece or as a base for
receptive sign skills.                          versatile martial art. Did we mention there
                                                                                               stencils, original art, or mixed media. After
                                                will be sword fighting? A student favorite,
                                                                                               the demonstration, it is your turn. Pick your
                                                sparing with foam swords is a fun and safe
                                                way to introduce students to the different     favorite techniques and you will pour onto
                                                aspects of martial arts competition.           two 10-to-11-inch wood surfaces and two
                                                                                               wood coasters. Everything is included but
                                                                                               please lay cardboard out in your vehicle
                                                Intro to Barn Quilts                           prior to class so your wet works of art can
                                                Jun 22, or Aug 3, or Nov 2 (SA)
                                                                                               be transported home safely.
                                                1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
                                                Cost: 22-inches by 22-inches non-routed
                                                edges - $55 or 3-feet by 3-feet non-routed     Heartsaver CPR/AED
                                                edges - $85                                    Jul 10 or Sep 4 (W)
                                                                                               1:00 – 5:00 p.m., $65
                                                Barn quilts are colorful outdoor art most
                                                                                               Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone
                                                often made to resemble a quilt block. They
                                                are not just for barns, they are for houses,   with little or no medical training who needs a
                                                garages, sheds, mailboxes, gardens, and        course completion card for a job, regulatory
                                                more! In this workshop you will learn step     (for example OSHA), or other requirements.
Basic Karate/Kickboxing                         by step the best way to paint a long-lasting   These courses can also be taken by anyone
Jun 14 (F)                                      barn quilt with the least amount of touch-     who wants to be prepared for an emergency
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., $12                          up. There are many designs to choose from      in any setting. For many Heartsaver courses,
Ages: 8 – 15                                    of different levels of complexity. Choose      students receive a course completion card
Japanese karate and American kickboxing         your favorite colors - we have a rainbow       that is valid for two years.
combine to make this camp a day kids            of options! We have a rigorous barn quilt
won’t forget! Kids will be introduced           preparation process to ensure your barn
to blocks, strikes, and kicks in a fun          quilt will stand the test of time. The edges
and disciplined manner. The day will            are fully sealed, and it is painted and
culminate in a rigorous kickboxing              primed multiple times to ensure quality.
workout on punching bags where they             You will need to bring yellow FrogTape
learn real kickboxing combinations.             medium width, a small fan or hairdryer,
Bonus for parents: your kids will sleep         and an extension cord. Everything else is
well that night!                                provided. A word of warning: barn quilts
                                                are addictive!

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Time Management                                                                                  ZUMBA®
Jul 17 & 24 (W)                                                                                  Aug 19 – Oct 9 (M, W)
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., $40                                                                           5:30 – 6:20 p.m., $35
What is time? Time is the most valuable                                                          8 weeks for the price of six weeks!
thing we have. Time is arguably the most                                                         Always wanted to try Zumba but were
important asset that we spend the least                                                          intimidated by the fast pace and expert
amount of time training ourselves to                                                             moves? Just getting started on your fitness
manage. For this reason, time management
                                                Nebraska Arts Council                            journey? Are you an active senior looking
is one of the most important topics that we     Conference                                       for a new challenge? Then this FUN and
can cover. If you are tired of dreaming and     Jul 25 (TH)                                      EASY class is for you! Sign up with a friend
wanting, and excited to start producing,        8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $35                       and you both get a $5 discount.
then this is the kick start you need. If you    Visit artscouncil.nebraska.gov or call
think about what costs you your dreams,         402.595.2122 to register
it's one of these things:                       This is a one-day event of workshops
   · Confusion                                  sponsored by the Nebraska Arts Council
   · Doubt                                      in collaboration with Western Nebraska
   · Self-Pity                                  Community College designed for artists,
   · Fear                                       administrators, and volunteers of non-profit
These are the feelings that lead to             cultural institutions in western Nebraska.
INACTION instead of MASSIVE ACTION.             Topics to be covered include professional
We will learn the eight things that cost time   development for artists, economic
and we will discover the seven things that      development through cultural asset
make time. In this course we're going to        mapping, collaborative strategies such block
                                                booking, and opportunities to network.
focus on planning and accomplishing with                                                         Intermediate Sign Language
decision and massive action. You will walk                                                       Oct 23 – Nov 20 (W)
away with motivation and the tools to get       Scarf Marbling                                   6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $30
it done.                                        Aug 3 (SA)                                       This course utilizes a practical approach
                                                5:00 – 7:00 p.m., $40                            to teaching intermediate American Sign
QuickBooks™ Basics                              You have seen this mesmerizing technique         Language. This class is a continuation of the
Jul 18 (TH)                                     on social media - now try it for yourself!       Beginning Sign Language class. Students
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., $55                      Drip color onto a floating medium, watch         are encouraged to have taken Beginning
Are you new to QuickBooks™? Would you           the color spread, rake or pull at the colors     Sign Language or have knowledge of basic
like to learn how to set up QuickBooks          to move them to make your perfect design.        signs. This course not only deals with more
to make it more effective for you or your       Once the colors are arranged, we lay the         vocabulary but also includes the use of
business? Please join us for a full-day class   scarf onto the surface and your design           non-manual markers, facial expression,
that focuses on the basics of setting up your   becomes part of the 100 percent silk scarf.      classifiers, and the grammatical structure
QuickBooks software. This is a basic class      Use custom colors to match your wardrobe         of American Sign Language. We also work
for the desktop version of QuickBooks. Feel     or give it as a unique and one-of-a-kind gift.   on receptive sign skills and continue with
free to attend regardless of the version of     We will set the color at the end of the class    the fluency of fingerspelling. This is an
QuickBooks you currently use. Please note:      so you can wear it home!                         interactive course for those who consider
This class does not cover payroll or taxes.                                                      their sign skills as intermediate.

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Sneaker Marbling
Nov 2 (SA)
5:00 – 7:00 p.m., $40
You have seen this mesmerizing technique on social media. Drip color onto a floating medium, watch the color spread, rake or pull at
the colors to move them to make your perfect design. Once the colors are arranged, we will take a white canvas shoe and dip it in the
color methodically, so the colors transfer to the sneaker. Everything is provided in this class and it may be a white lace-up shoe or a slip-
on shoe with elastic. Only whole, regular sizes will be available on shoes so please account for this when letting me know your size. You
will learn how to set the color once they are dry. Your shoes will be sent home with you double bagged in leak-proof bags.

                                                                                             THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019

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Business & Community Education

LIGHTS, CAMERA,
YOUTUBE!
                                                      Tuesday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don Osborn                                            John N. Harms Center
                                                      $45 (lunch on your own)
                                                      This one-day workshop shows you the basics of how to
                                                      create and post YouTube videos even if you just have
                                                      basic computer skills. Each participant will create their
                                                      own video and upload it to their YouTube account. We’ll
                                                      cover the following:

                                                         1. Gear – cameras, accessories, lights, editing software, etc.
                                                         2. Basic Shooting – lighting, placement, general theory
                                                         3. Editing –basic video editing including cutting shots,
                                                            transitions, special effects, etc.
                                                         4. Music – how to source and edit music for video
This workshop is presented by Don Osborn,                5. Titles – How to add and edit titles and captions
owner of DBO Digital Marketing. Don Osborn is            6. Posting to YouTube – includes basic YouTube channel
an entrepreneur with a strong interest in                   set-up and management
communication, technology, music, and
marketing. Don has consulted extensively in           For this course you will need:
business creation and taken part in the launch of
many small businesses. With years of experience
                                                         •   A cell phone or digital video camera (with cable with USB
on “Main Street,” Don has been in the small
                                                             connection)
business trenches for years.
                                                         •   A laptop and mouse (loaners are available). If you have a
As a life-long singer/songwriter, Don brings a high          Mac, make sure iMovie is loaded. Loaner laptops are
level of creativity to his work, whether building            limited so reserve one when you register.
websites, marketing strategies, or business              •   Headphones or earbuds
presentations, Don is adept in the technologies          •   USB mic (optional)
that connect people and deliver ideas. For more,         •   Editing software Wondershare Filmora 9
go to DBODigitalMarketing.com.                               (https://filmora.wondershare.net/) You can download this
                                                             software for free prior to class beginning. Loaner
                                                             computers will have the software pre-installed.
                                                         •   YouTube account and login information

Register TODAY!
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Senior Connections
    Calling all lifelong learners! Join your retired friends in improving your health while
    learning a new skill and a little history. This series is designed for people of retirement
    age and you must be a GOLD CLUB member to register. To find out more about the
    WNCC GOLD CLUB, visit wncc.edu/bce or call 308.635.6701.

    Sep – Dec 2019 (TH)
    $13 per class

    September 20 – KICKOFF EVENT:
    Laughter is the Best Medicine. FREE EVENT
    Oct 3 – An Introduction to Medicare
    Oct 10 – NO SESSION
    Oct 17 – The Pony Express; A Different Color for an Old Gray Mare
    Oct 24 – Bob Ross Painting, Vase of flowers (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $30)
    Oct 31 – Getting to Know Your Smart Phone
    Nov 7 – The Other Side of the River: The Mormon Trail Adventures
    Nov 14 – Self Defense Strategem for Seniors
    Nov 21 – Travel Adventures
    Nov 28 – NO SESSION/Thanksgiving
    Dec 5 – Bob Ross Christmas painting (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., $30)
    Dec 12 – DIY Your Holidays
    Dec 19 – Therapeutic Chair Yoga

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WNCC Introduces the National Career
 Readiness Certificate® (NCRC) from ACT®
If any of these statements describe you, consider the fast track,    Two Options to Obtain Your NCRC:
with the affordable National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
    • “When I apply for jobs I don’t have much to put in the             1. If you are confident in your current skills and
      ‘Qualifications’ area.”                                                knowledge, take the three proctored assessments at the
    • “I see jobs advertised I know I can do, but I can’t get my             WNCC Testing Center and earn your NCRC right away.
      foot in the door because I have no degree.”                            Each assessment is 55 minutes long.
    • “I work all week and have a family. I can’t fit classes into           Cost of three assessments: $65.00
      my schedule.”
    • “I don’t want to take classes for two years before I can           2. Prepare for your certification assessments by taking
      make better money.”                                                    the online WorkKeys curriculum. You have six weeks
                                                                             to complete the curriculum and you can take it on any
The NCRC from ACT® certifies essential skills for workplace                  device from any location when it’s most convenient for
success. It’s an affordable, convenient pathway to landing a                 you. Then take the three proctored assessments at the
better job, getting a promotion, or making your next career                  WNCC Testing Center.
move.                                                                        Each assessment is 55 minutes long.
                                                                             Cost of WorkKeys curriculum plus three assessments:
The NCRC is a universal certificate recognized throughout the                $85.00
United States that qualifies you in three skill areas that are in
highest demand by employers, which include:                          For more information on WorkKeys curriculum and
   • Applied Math                                                    assessments visit:
   • Workplace Documents                                             http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/
   • Graphic Literacy                                                workkeys-for-job-seekers.html

                                                                     Register by calling 308.635.6700 or visit the John N. Harms Center
                                                                     on the WNCC Scottsbluff Campus.

                                                                     For general questions call WNCC Workforce Development
                                                                     at 308.635.6335.

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Summer Camps
                                                Caution: Wet Paint (M)                          Innovate, Create, & Explore Week
                                                Imagine, explore, discover, and create          Jul 8 – 11 (M – TH)
                                                products using a variety of paint. Students     1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
                                                use puffy paint, neon paint, liquid             $30/day or $100/week
                                                watercolors, pearl paints, glitter paint, and   Ages: 7 – 14
                                                glow-in-the-dark paint. Students learn about
                                                famous artists from around the world and
                                                emulate their famous works of art.              CSI: Crime Scene Investigations (M)
                                                                                                Are you a sleuth? Do you want to become
                                                Marvelous Mosaics (T)                           one? If you would like to learn more about
                                                Students learn about the ancient art of         solving crime, this is the course for you!
                                                mosaic and learn to make their own              Students learn the art of fingerprinting, hair
                                                artwork using a variety of fun materials.       analysis, and other trace evidence left at the
   ICE Enrichment Academy provides an           Students cut, glue, read, and create as they    scene of the crime.
    enrichment program for students in          learn about how traditional and modern
  first through eighth grades. The world of      mosaics are made.
        education changes constantly.
 ICE Enrichment Academy offers numerous         Duct Tape Dynasty (W)
     learning opportunities that are fun,       Duct tape solves everything, right?
         challenging, and engaging.             Students use duct tape to decorate jars,
                                                composition books, pencil pouches,
Kids in the Kitchen Week                        pencils, etc. Students also create various
Jun 3 – 6 (M – TH)                              items such as pouches, wallets, flowers,
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.                                and bracelets using only duct tape.
$30/day or $100/week
Ages: 7 – 14                                    Just Bead it (TH)
                                                Beads, safety pins, leather, and washers!
Cupcake Boss (M, T)                             Does that sound intriguing? These are
Cupcakes are simply irresistible single         just a few of the materials you’ll explore
servings of delicious cakes and frosting        and create with in this course. Create
dressed up in perfect little packages. In       bracelets, rings, and necklaces for all
this course, student chefs participate in       occasions. Embellish items such as picture
a number of “challenges” to see who is          frames and beads.
the “boss’”of each challenge. Some of the
challenges are individual challenges and
some are group challenges.

Chef’s Delight (W, TH)                                                                          Gooey, Gross, and Green (T)
This class is sure to be a delightful                                                           In this course, students create things that
experience for young chefs. Several                                                             ooze, bounce, and squish! Students take
                                                                                                part in a number of hands-on gooey, gross,
educational skills are enhanced as they share                                                   and green fun science and art projects.
stories, participate in cooking experiences,
and learn about kitchen                                                                         Jammin’ in the Jungle (W)
safety and dining etiquette. Students will                                                      Students explore the mysteries of exotic
have opportunities to practice math and                                                         plants and animals through beautiful
reading skills, learn science concepts,                                                         books and interesting activities. Students’
and develop good work habits as they            Astronomy Week                                  learning is enhanced with several science
work cooperatively in groups. What better       Jun 24 – 27 (M – TH)                            skills including probability, biodiversity, and
motivator for learning than a good story and                                                    horticulture. Come and join the fun of this
                                                1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
fun food?                                                                                       jungle adventure!
                                                $30/day or $100/week
                                                Ages: 7 – 14                                    Dream Builders (TH)
All About the Arts Week                         Explore the size and scale of our solar
Jun 10 – 13 (M – TH)                                                                            Are you a master LEGO builder? Would
                                                system by mapping out the sun and               you like to be? This course encourages
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
                                                planets on a very large map—over 1,000          students to explore their creativity and
$30/day or $100/week                                                                            skills. Students enhance their imagination
                                                yards in length! Investigate the other
Ages: 7 – 14                                                                                    and skills as they unleash their inner LEGO
                                                planets in our solar system, observe the
                                                sun using telescopes, binoculars, and other     builder! All building levels welcomed!
                                                tools. Captain Kirk would be proud!
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Exploring K’NEX Week                               LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics
Jul 15 – 18 (M – TH)                               Jun 10 – 13 (M – TH),
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.                                   8:30 – 11:30 a.m., or
$30/day or $100/week                               Jun 17 – 20 (M – TH),
Ages: 9 – 14                                       8:30 – 11:30 a.m., or
Are you familiar with “punkin’ chunkin’?”          Jul 8 – 11 (M – TH), 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Build some simple machines using K’NEX
                                                   $30/day or $100/week
building system pieces to understand
the physics involved in various classes of         Grades: 3 and up
levers. Then create your own “chunkin’’”           Using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 you
machine to launch projectiles, much                will be able to make and program a robot
smaller than pumpkins, in competition.             that can move on your command. This
We also explore with the K’NEX building            introductory class will cover the basics of
system to create bridges, structures, and          building and programming using LEGO
simple machines. By the end of the week,           robots. You will learn to use a light, touch,
we will have a competition to see who can          and ultrasonic sensors to enable your
build the lightest and strongest bridge!           robot to explore and interact with the
                                                   world around you. If you like LEGO, and
                                                   want to learn to program, this is for you!

       WNAC Summer Camps
       Jun 4 – 7 (T – F)
       1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
       Ages: 10 – 15
       WNAC Members: $90
       Non-Members: $130
       Youth will be engaged and inspired with fun, visual art workshops instructed by our expert team of arts professionals. It’s a great
       way for students to sharpen existing skills or try something completely new. During four days of classes, they create original
       artwork and have a great time exploring different mediums and techniques. There will be a mini reception on Friday, June 7 at
       5:00 p.m. displaying students' artwork. The registration fee includes all art materials, an art camp t-shirt, and bottled water. Please
       have your child wear old clothes during the art camp and arrive rested, fed, and ready to make art.

       Jun 5 – 7 (W – F)
       9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
       Ages: 6 – 9
       WNAC Members: $60
       Non-Members: $75
       Youth will be engaged and inspired with fun, visual art workshops instructed by our expert team of arts professionals. It’s a great
       way for students to sharpen existing skills or try something completely new. During these three days of classes, they create original
       artwork and have a great time exploring different mediums and techniques. Students will create baskets by wrapping coil with
       paper. Students will also learn basic printmaking with objects they can use from home. Please have your child wear old clothes
       during the art camp and arrive rested, fed, and ready to make art.

       Call WNAC at 308-632-2226, email Maria Lena Medina at lena@thewnac.com, or register online at www.thewnac.com.

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Want to share your interests
                      and talents with others?

                    WE WANT YOU!
We’re looking for Community Education instructors to share their interests in
photography, arts and crafts, painting, plants and gardening, fishing, traveling
... YOU NAME IT! For more information, or to simply discuss your ideas for
a class, call Lori Stromberg at 308.635.6703 or email stromber@wncc.edu
to visit about these opportunities.

 ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD!
That’s what you’ll find with our new GOLD CLUB benefits. Even if you're already
a WNCC GOLD CARD member, you will want to complete the new registration
because this year with the new GOLD CLUB benefits, you’ll receive a one-time
$25 voucher that can be used for any non-credit course(s) taken at the Scottsbluff
Campus.
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        For more information, visit wncc.edu/bce or call 308.635.6701.                     Education
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