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| phone: 602.787.6800 fax: 602.787.6805 ce.online@pvmail.maricopa.edu PVCC Division of Continuing Education Kranitz Student Center, Rm 204 18401 N. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85032 |
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 KIDS COLLEGE Now in its 13th year, Paradise Pumas Kids College is a structured enrichment program for young people, ages 6-14. Highly investigative learning opportunities are designed to enable children to expand their academic skills and make new friends. The class content is different from regular school curriculum and is taught by specialists in their field. There are two 2-week sessions: June 9-19 and July 7-17. Most classes are 8am -12pm or 1-5pm. If your child will be here all day (they must have completed 1st grade to be able to do so) please register them in the Puma Pit Stop. Please note: You cannot use the online system to register children under the age of 18. Please use the registration form or call Admissions and Records at 602.787.7000. The important links/forms on the right are in .pdf format and are viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer a free copy is available at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html.  Please be sure to visit the Important Parent Information Page. CAAP Classes Classes for the Center for Advance Academic Programming (CAAP), which is open to gifted and academically advanced students, can be found here. Below is the Kids College class listing and quick links:
Reading and Math Reading Advantage This enrichment program helps young students become proficient, enthusiastic readers who enjoy reading, and read for a variety of purposes. With a low student to teacher ratio, the course is designed to meet the individual academic needs of the child including underprepared or highly prepared students. The initial assessment and reading program will help improve their skills in an exciting, multi-approach format that includes strategies to develop reading, comprehension, phonic skills and writing exercises. Reading Advantage meets remedial through enrichment needs. Class size is very limited. Student teacher ratio averages 10/1 so register early. * Lead Instructor: Raquel Pierce Subject: Cont_ed Ages 6 - 9: Course #200-10020
Ages 10 - 14: Course #200-10071
*Reading Assessment: All students in Reading will be assessed for skill level prior to the first class session using the Standardized Test for Assessment of Reading (STAR). A printout of the STAR computer assessment will be provided to parents of children enrolled in grade 2 and above. A $15 fee for the Assessment is included in the course fee and only refundable if you drop the class and cancel the assessment appointment 2 business days prior to the appointment. Course fee includes all materials. Call 602-787-6804 to schedule a required assessment. Math Logic Students will develop math skills in logic and problem solving using a variety of challenging hands-on activities. Sharpen mathematical wits and deepen critical thinking, problem solving and logical reasoning skills. Students will have fun with math, use calculators and computers, play with math games and explore real-world mathematics problems. Graphing projects, manipulatives, cooperative activities and learning math through art included. All students will be assessed prior to class and will work in small groups based on skill level, and learn as much mathematics as their ability and determination will allow. Class size is very limited. Student teacher ratio averages 10/1 so register early. * Lead Instructor: Raquel Pierce Subject: Cont_ed Ages 6 - 9: Course #200-10021
Ages 10 - 14: Course #200-10072
Math Assessment: Top of page Creative Journalism Ever wanted to be a reporter for a newspaper or travel the globe interviewing famous people? Explore the career paths for journalists such as newspapers, magazines, radio and TV broadcasting! Learn what it takes to write book and movie reviews and dabble in public relations. Develop basic journalism skills including story development, interviewing, researching and cultivate your own personal writing style and skills. All students will plan, develop and complete a class newspaper. Instructor: Kevin Curran Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10057 Ages 11 - 14
Art with Mixed Media NEW! Learn to experience art with your hands! This program will focus on drawing, painting and simple sculpture. Learn to use graphite pencils, colored pencils, tempera paint, yarn, and various papers to provide challenge in depth, dimension and balance. Through the use of a ruler, scissors, proportioning of glue and water, learn to develop color usage and patterns. Finally, clay sculpture projects will be formed, painted, dried and sealed. Bring an apron or smock and some old towels. Class size is very limited. Student teacher ratio is 14/1 so register early. Instructor: Karel Armstrong Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10064 Ages 10 - 14
Beautiful Confidence Girls that feel confident about themselves are more capable of meeting life’s challenges and develop a healthy self-image. Using a mixture of poise, presence and etiquette lessons, as well as health and beauty care, watch your self-reliance and confidence grow! Our beauty routine begins with brushing, scrubbing and polishing from head to toe. Learn the importance of a healthy regimen for your hair, skin and nails and how this relates to your sense of self. Have tons of fun when we do manicures, facials and hair styles that make for a healthy natural alternative to the salon! Create your own homemade masks, hair moisturizes and other cool products. A kit of health care items and natural products is included in the course fee. Instructor: Natalie Edwards Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10052 Ages 10 - 14
Rocket Rally This introduction to the principles of Rocketry is a unique experience in aerospace engineering! Teams collaborate on the planning, assembly, preparation and launching of model rockets. After authentic ‘debriefing’ exercises, teams refuel and launch again. Behaving like NASA specialists, each is involved in the tracking, recovery, inspection, and evaluation of each rocket. Teams apply laws of trigonometry to determine altitude. Outdoor exposure will not exceed 30 minutes at one time. Please provide sunscreen, hat, light clothing, sunglasses and plenty of water. Instructor: Diane Vaszily Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10014 Ages 10 - 14
Fossil Safari This exciting simulated fossil expedition captures the reality of the experience for those intrigued by paleontology! Participants will search in many "corners of the earth" using simulated excavation techniques for genuine fossils. Each of the four days will allow them to uncover a new type of fossil and then follow through with a procedure to remove, clean, prepare and display the find as if for a museum collection. This highly motivational experience is guaranteed to thrill and educate your “wanna be” paleontologist. The fee covers all materials, including the fossils to be prepared which the students can take home. Outdoor exposure will not exceed 30 minutes at one time. Please provide sunscreen, hat, light clothing, sunglasses and plenty of water. Instructor: Diane Vaszily Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10012 Ages 9 - 14
Things that Fly NEW! Explore the world of aerodynamics and the four forces of flight including angles, weight and balance. Discover gyroscopes, the history of kites, airflow and rocketry through demonstrations, lectures, and mostly hands-on projects. You’ll make airplanes, gliders, kites, rockets, flying discs, spinners and space ships. Instructor: Gary Alpert Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10069 Ages 7 - 11
Music Top of page Guitar for Kids Launch a lifetime of fun, friendship, and creativity in this small group class. Guitar skills complement other music learning. Emphasis is on chord-based accompaniment. Students must bring their own guitar. Acoustic and electric guitars are welcome. Students with an electric guitar should bring a small, battery operated amplifier. Text: Modern Guitar Method by Mel Bay available in the PVCC Bookstore. Class size is very limited. Student teacher ratio averages 10/1 so register early. Instructor: Al St. Amand Subject: Cont_ed Ages 8 - 10 Course #200-10005
Ages 11 - 14 Course #200-10073
Private Music Lessons: 8 Hours Learn, enhance or perfect skills with the instrument of your choice in one-on-one lessons. Instruments include, but are not limited to, guitar (bass and electric), brass, woodwinds and keyboard. You must provide your own instrument and bring it to the classroom. Call 602.787.6804 to schedule. Instructor: Al St. Amand Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10047 Ages 6 - 14
Mad Science® Classes Top of page Junior Engineers Students will discover how chemical reactions are everywhere! Mix, mush and brew together different things to create projects to take home, like sidewalk chalk! Plus you will investigate arches and shapes of buildings to become a Jr. Engineer that builds a Geodesic dome! Students must be registered & paid for this class by May 27. There are no refunds after this date. Instructors are from Mad Science® Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10048 Ages 7 - 12
NASA Space Camp NEW! Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse. Learn about our atmosphere, go to the end of a rainbow and investigate the life cycle of stars. Probe the mysteries of meteors. Learn all about Space travel and experience the life of an astronaut as they see space flight. Students must be registered & paid for this class by May 27. There are no refunds after this date. Instructors are from Mad Science® Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10067 Ages 7 - 12
Robot World NEW! Join us for two weeks of learning and fun with robots! Learn about the uses of robots in our world, and use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home to “live” with you. There is additional fee of $25 for materials payable in class on the first day. Students must be registered & paid for this class by June 23. There are no refunds after this date. Instructors are from Mad Science® Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10068 Ages 8 - 12
Mystery Minds Decipher the world around you as you learn different ways to send mad messages with Morse code and the mad message wheel. Unearth pollution solutions and determine what problems a little pollution can cause with a lake in a bottle. Test what your toes have to do with tennis and what your feet have to do with football. Let your nose be your guide on a trail of scents. Experiment with natural dyes that you find in fruits and veggies. Test soil for “Martian” life, design a space suit and build a space shuttle. Students must be registered & paid for this class by June 23. There are no refunds after this date. Instructors are from Mad Science® Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10050 Ages 7 - 12
Creative U Classes in Carefree Top of page T-Shirt Painting NEW! Want to paint a cool t-shirt or baseball cap? Learn fun painting techniques to decorate any fabric item. Personalize a shirt to represent your team or club or just make something uniquely yours! Please bring your own item to paint. Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10065 Ages 12+
Tie Dye NEW! Tie Dye is making a comeback and now you can tie dye your own cotton items at Creative U. We’ll show you how to mix the colors and get the results you want with our safe, permanent dyes. Bring your own cotton item to tie dye. Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10066 Ages 12+
*For a map to Creative U at 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree, click here. Puma Pit StopTop of page Kids College staff supervise students at all times. Students who are taking a single morning or afternoon class have the option to enroll in the supervised lunch hour (Puma Pit Stop), however, students enrolled in both morning and afternoon classes are required to enroll in the Pit Stop, after which they are escorted to afternoon classes. Meals from home are encouraged, however the cafeteria has meals available for $3-$7. No additional extended day options are available for students in the morning or evening. June Puma Pit Stop (4 days) Cont_ed Course #200-10070
June Puma Pit Stop (8 days) Cont_ed Course #200-10033
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