Kids College is our summer enrichment series which offers unique workshops for rising 2nd – 12th graders that are designed to teach new skills, develop new interests and hobbies, and explore future career opportunities. Included in this catalog are all the program descriptions with dates, times and ages. Please read everything thoroughly as you make selections, and carefully complete all the necessary paperwork. Many of our programs have limited enrollment, and applications are processed according to the date they are received. We will offer classes at the Franklin Paul D. Camp location for 4 weeks this summer:

June 18 – June 22 June 25 – June 29

August 6 – August 10 August 13 – August 17

We will offer classes at the Smithfield Paul D. Camp location for 4 weeks this summer.

July 9 – July 13 July 16 – July 20 July 23 – July 30

July 30 – August 3 Families are welcome to take classes at any location! If you need additional information or have any questions, please contact the Kids College office at 757-569-6700 for assistance. Thank you for your interest in Kids College and we look forward to another outstanding, fun-filled summer!

See you this summer!

Participation Guidelines Students must be seven years old before attending their first class. They may register before their seventh birthday, however.

Courses are open to students who will enter second grade (as long as they are 7 years old) through twelfth grade in the fall of 2018 as specified by each course description.

Each course description specifies the grade range for the class. All grades are based on the grade the student will attend in fall 2018. For example, “Rising 3rd-5th graders” means this class is open to all students who will be 3rd, 4th or 5th graders in the fall of this year.

Class Enrollment Information Class size is kept to a minimum to allow for flexibility and individual attention provided by a team of outstanding instructors and assistants.

Course enrollment limits are set by the individual instructors. Once a class has reached the maximum enrollment, participants will be placed on a waiting list and will be contacted should space in the desired class become available.

Classes are filled in the order that registrations (complete with all forms and payment) are received. Be aware that some classes may fill very quickly, but also that a class with low enrollment may have to be canceled.

You will get confirmation after your registration is processed, which will include class confirmation and other information to be ready for class. An incomplete packet may impact the placement of your child in the classes of their choice, so please check over the packet carefully and complete the checklist provided.

Dropping off and Picking up your Child Parents are encouraged to drop off their child no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class. You must pick up your child within 15 minutes of the end of class (i.e., if class ends at 12:30p, you will need to pick him/her up no later than 12:45p).

Anyone picking up your child (including parents) will need to provide a driver’s license as proof of identity each time you or an authorized person pick up your child.

Your child’s instructor/instructional assistant will only release your child to the individuals listed on your Pick up Form. You (or your authorized designee) will be required to sign your child out with the instructor/instructional assistant. You may give permission for your child to leave his/her assigned Kids College classroom unattended ONLY IF YOU SIGN THE PARENT RELEASE FORM found later in this packet. This form is optional, but if we do not have this on file for your child, they will not be released unattended.

Permission for Emergency Medical Treatment For the safety of your child, each student must have an individual health form and pick-up form on file with Kids College (please do not group siblings on a single form). Therefore, please complete a copy of the health form located in this brochure for each child who will be attending the program. Applications will not be processed until a complete, signed form is received. Any serious medical emergencies will go to the closest hospital/urgent care facility.

Medication and First Aid Program staff (teachers, assistants, and administrators) may not administer any kind of medication to the students. If a child needs any type of medication during program hours, a parent will have to administer it. Basic first aid (Band-Aids, ice packs, etc.) will be applied as necessary by Kids College staff.

Discipline Policy The expectation is students will take responsibility for their own behavior and act appropriately during class to foster a positive learning environment for all students. If a student should be disruptive in a Kids College class, a warning will be given to the student and to the parents on the day of the infraction. If the inappropriate behavior recurs a second time, the child will be removed from the class and may be removed from the program. If this happens, a refund will not be provided.

Snacks and Lunch Snacks/drinks will be provided during classes during Kids College. Students may bring snacks if they prefer. However, snacks brought from home must be peanut-free! Students will be expected to bring lunch on days where their classes are a full day in length. These classes are indicated in the course description. Lunches will not be refrigerated in most cases, so prepare accordingly.

What Not to Bring Please do not bring games, toys, trading cards, electronic devices and other similar materials to classes unless the instructor has requested the student to do so. Kids College is not responsible for lost, broken or missing items.

Cancellations A class with enrollment below the minimum set by program management may be cancelled. You will be notified as soon as the decision to cancel is made. A refund will be handled according to PDCCC policy and will be issued by mail by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

If a student is going to miss class, we ask parents to contact the Kids College staff AHEAD OF TIME so that we can offer that spot to another student.

IF YOU CALL TO CANCEL

If a parent calls about an absence ahead of time OR the day of the missed class, they have two options:

They may apply the class fee of the missed class to a new class.

If the new class is more expensive than the missed class, the parent pays the difference.

If the new class is less expensive than the missed class, the missed class fee will be applied to the new class and the difference will be refunded to the parent OR applied to a second class.

If there are no suitable classes to which the parent would like to apply the missed class fee, the full fee of the missed class will be refunded.

NO SHOW/NO CALL If a student misses class and no communication is received ahead of time OR the day of the missed class, parents may apply their missed class fees to another class, using the same guidelines as above. No refunds will be given for NO SHOW/NO CALL situations.

Refunds Refunds will be process on July 11, 2018 and August 29, 2018, unless otherwise specified by the Kids College director. Refunds on payments made by check or cash will require parents to provide their social security number to receive those refunds. This is because those payments are processed through the state of Virginia, and prior to issuing refunds, the state will run checks on those payees to ensure that they do not owe any money to the state. The processing time through the state is approximately 4-6 weeks after it has been processed by Kids College. If you pay with check or cash, you will fill out an additional form (W-9) at registration to facilitate quicker refunds should that necessity arise. Refunds on payments made by credit card will be credited directly back to the original card, usually within three – four business days of the cancellation.

College Prep and Life Skills (page 7) Escape the School

Test Busters: Improve Your SAT Math Score

United for Impact

Hobbies & Creative Expression (pages 8-9) All about Painting

Crafty Kids

Dive into Drawing

Cooking with Disney: Disney Delights

Paint Party

Sew Cool!

Stitch in Time

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (pages 10-11) Building Baffling Bridges Little Medical School Little Vet School Portrait of a Young Scientist STEM-TASTIC Projects and More! Stimulating STEM Challenges

Sports and Recreation (pages 12-13) Kayak Kids

o Pond Paddlin’ o River Paddlin’ o Stand Up Paddle boarding

Martial Arts Camp Pretzel Kids Twisted Teens

Symbol Key

KC Favorite New for 2018

Field Trip

Bring Your Lunch

Franklin Smithfield

FRANKLIN

College Prep and Life Skills (page 7) Escape the School

Test Busters: Improve Your SAT Math Score

United for Impact

Hobbies & Creative Expression (pages 8-9) All about Painting

Crafty Kids

Dive into Drawing

Paint Party

Sew Cool!

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (pages 10-11) Building Baffling Bridges Little Medical School Little Vet School Portrait of a Young Scientist Stimulating STEM Challenges

Sports and Recreation (pages 12-13) Kayak Kids

o Pond Paddlin’ o River Paddlin’ o Stand Up Paddle boarding

Martial Arts Camp Pretzel Kids Twisted Teens

SMITHFIELD

Hobbies & Creative Expression (pages 8-9) Cooking with Disney: Disney Delights

Dive into Drawing

Stitch in Time

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (pages 10-11) Little Medical School

Little Vet School

STEM-TASTIC Projects and More!

Escape the School Dates: June 18 Times: 9a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 9th – 12th graders Instructor: Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads

Tuition: FREE

Location: Franklin Can you escape the school? You’ll find out in this interactive career exploration Escape Room. Work together to reveal clues to the key’s location by solving hands-on career focused activities such as human coding puzzles, life-sized games of operation, and building sustainable bridges. Solve them all to reveal the key to your future and Escape the School!

Test Busters: Improving Your Math SAT Score Dates: August 13 – August 16 Times: 1p – 4p Ages: Rising 10th – 12th graders Instructor: Thomas Eischeid Tuition: $109 Location: Franklin Need to improve your math SAT score to get into your dream college? Test Busters is geared to help students quickly recognize how to approach typical math problems on the SAT so you can get more of them done. The more you can do, the better your score is likely to be. This type of class is not focused on tutoring you in math; it is about using what you know better. Come learn how to analyze a math problem quickly (the SAT is timed, you know) and figure out the best way to approach it and how to check your answer. THIS IS NOT A MATH TUTORING CLASS, but a session with tips and techniques to get more points on this all important test.

United for Impact Dates: August 6 – August 9 Times: 9a – 1p Ages: Rising 9th – 12th graders Instructor: Trish Tsitsera, United Way Tuition: $50 Location: Franklin Need more community service hours? Looking to enhance your applications for honor societies, scholarships or colleges? Just want to meet new friends while giving back to your community? United for Impact is a four-day United Way program designed to help students in grades 9-12 enhance their leadership abilities, build teamwork skills, and meet like -minded peers while creating positive change in their community. Come learn the importance of community service and volunteerism through hands-on experience while working on service projects at various local nonprofits. Experience a team-based environment and gain a valuable combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make a difference in the lives of

our neighbors. At the end of each session, participants will earn a

Community Service Certificate, a letter of recommendation and a list of available opportunities to continue serving as a catalyst for positive change in our community. Class fee covers the cost of a tee shirt and supplies for the community service projects. Projects will include a combination of on-site and off-site experiences. Offered in partnership with the Franklin-Southampton Area United Way.

All about Painting

Dates: June 25 – June 29 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 2nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Painting isn’t just for Picasso! Come learn different painting techniques and then use those brushstrokes to create gorgeous art items like customized Christmas ornaments, trinket boxes, canvas creations and much more! Brushes at the ready!

Cooking with Disney: Disney Delights! Dates: July 23 – July 27 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 2nd – 7th graders

Instructor: Now You're Cooking! Staff

Tuition: $139 Location: Smithfield

Come and cook with Disney! Award winning cooking studio Now You're Cooking brings you Disney Delights! Young chefs will prepare a different delicious Disney themed meal each day. Your imagination will guide you down the Bayou with Princess Tiana, create a Garden Gourmet with Peter Rabbit, and make Minnie and Mickey Munchies and more! Young chefs will celebrate their success with the tasting of their treats each day. Come have fun and be a chef like Ratatouille’s Remy, whose motto was “Anyone Can Cook!”

Crafty Kids Dates: June 18 – June 22 Times: 9a – 12p

Ages: Rising 2nd – 8th graders Instructor: Robyn Robertson Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Come get your craft on with Kids College fav Robyn Robertson and spend a whole week doing tie dye, making jewelry, creating memory boards & keepsake boxes, weaving Victorian wreaths, and maybe even mastering the art of colorful slime making! During the week, you’ll bring a light colored T-shirt for the tie dye work, but the rest of the materials will be provided, awaiting your creativity!

Dive into Drawing Session I Dates: June 25 – June 28 Location: Franklin Session II Dates: July 9 – July 12 Location: Smithfield Session III Dates: July 16 – July 19 Location: Smithfield

Session IV Dates: August 6 – August 9 Location: Franklin Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 5th – 8th graders Instructor: Sumner Bradshaw Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin Hey kids, have you ever wondered how your favorite cartoon or video game characters get their start? Then this class is for you. You will select an image of your choice such as your favorite video game or cartoon character and create 1-2 highly detailed pencil drawings inspired by your choice. You will be using professional drawing pencils to create a range of effects in your work. Sign up for this class and draw your own path to a completed work.

Paint Party

Session I Dates: June 21 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 2nd – 4th graders

Session II Dates: June 22 Times: 9a– 12p Ages: Rising 5th – 8th graders

Instructor: Twyla Duke, Art Fully Yours Tuition: $45 Location: Franklin It’s not just a party… it’s a Paint Party! You’ll paint pre-drawn images on canvas using acrylic paint. Come learn different paint techniques and learn to create different colors while having fun painting your masterpiece. You do not have to be an artist to paint! All materials will be provided.

Sew Cool! Dates: June 19 – June 22 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 4th – 8th graders Instructor: Sonya Bradshaw & Allison Rosnik Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin If you'd like to learn how to use a sewing machine and come out with a product just for you, this is the class for you. Come learn all the basics of machine sewing while making fabulous projects. Learn real, practical skills that will last a lifetime while having fun and feeling good about yourself and your new sewing skills. Everything you make will be SEW COOL!

Stitch in Time Dates: July 16 – July 20 Times: 9a – 12p

Ages: Rising 2nd – 5th graders Instructor: Melba Holland Tuition: $145 Location: Smithfield Imagine planning a trip to the beach, and designing yourself a cool tote bag or a large purse to take all your beach stuff. A cozy blanket for the sand or even an easy-breezy beach wrap. Or plan at trip to a magnificent show with some kind of extra-ordinary clothes to wear. A new skirt would make it work or sew some trim onto a fabric hat, pajama or T-shirt. Top it all off with a pillow to help you dream up new creative stitching ideas. So, come on and travel with us and take a “Stitch in Time “

Register by June 1 and receive a

$5 discount on each class!

Baffling Bridges Dates: August 6 – 10 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 4th – 7th graders Instructor: Melissa Leinart Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Bringing STEM concepts to life with K'NEX® Education…This exciting class is designed to assist students in their discovery of the function, structural design, geometry and strength of various styles of bridges. They will also investigate concepts related to the physical properties of materials and their application in the placement, design, and construction of bridges. Students will spend their week constructing working bridges using K’NEX pieces along with a little peer collaboration and creativity.

Little Medical School Session I Dates: June 25 - June 29 Times: 9a – 12p Location: Franklin

Session II Dates: July 30 – August 3 Times: 9a – 12p Location: Smithfield Ages: Rising 2nd – 6th graders Instructor: Little Medical School of Hampton Roads faculty Tuition: $165 Little Medical School introduces young students to medicine, science, and the importance of health in an exciting and entertaining way. Not only will students dress up like doctors, they will also learn to use instruments that doctors use, and be introduced to the surgical process as they experiment with surgical sutures! The program also introduces to children the various bodily systems and their functions, as well as first aid, CPR, and Heimlich aneuver. Each student will bring home a real, working stethoscope in addition to worksheets and other course materials.

Little Veterinarian School Session I Dates: July 23 – July 27 Times: 9a – 12p Location: Smithfield

Session II Dates: August 6 – August 10 Times: 9a – 12p Location: Franklin Ages: Rising 2nd – 6th graders Instructor: Little Medical School of Hampton Roads faculty Tuition: $165 The Little Veterinarian Camp encourages children to explore the exciting world of veterinarians. Using interactive demonstrations, crafts and games, student learn how to take care of a pet and to notice physical issues a pet may be experiencing, how to use instruments that veterinarians use, and what to expect at a veterinarian’s office. Each student will take home his/her own stuffed animal dog at the completion of the camp (which he/she will adopt on the first day and take care of throughout the week).

Portrait of a Young Scientist Dates: August 6 – 10 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 4th – 6th graders Instructor: Brianna Peterson Tuition: $139 Location: Franklin Have you ever wanted to think and invent like Einstein or your other favorite scientist? Well, now you can. Throughout this camp, students will be learning about famous scientists, doing experiments just like they did (think slime and robots!), and learning more about the scientific world around them.

STEM-TASTIC Projects and More! Dates: July 9 - 13 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 4th – 7th graders Instructor: Megan Thorne, Mathemagician Tuition: $149 Location: Smithfield Do you have a great idea?! Want to try it out?! STEM-TASTIC projects will help you put your mind to work as you solve real-world problems, develop a plan and execute! Each day our future engineers will start with an experiment. Next, the young engineers will be given a real-world problem to fix using the theories we proved in the experiment. At the end of each day, we will test our projects and celebrate our success! Don't miss out on this scientifically proven fun!

Stimulating STEM Challenges Dates: August 13 – August 17 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 3rd – 6th graders Instructor: Melissa Leinart Tuition: $149 Location: Franklin Calling all young future engineers! Kids will participate in numerous exciting daily STEM challenges incorporating a wide variety of materials. Students will learn to apply the 4 C’s of STEM: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Each of our daily challenges are set up as competitions in which students are rewarded for successfully completing the tallest, longest, or strongest entry. This engaging class is sure to pique the interest of almost any young child.

Martial Arts Camp Dates: June 25– June 29 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 3rd – 8th graders Instructor: Master Barrett Crook Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin Master Barrett Crook will be teaching children a combination of techniques from Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Kung Fu, Muy Thai, Hapkido and Jujitsu as well as crime prevention and awareness. The class is designed to teach students to recognize and avoid dangerous situations as well as how to defend against attacks.

Pretzel Kids: Yoga for Kids Session I: June 18 – June 22 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 2nd – 6th graders Session II: August 6 – August 10 Times: 9a – 12p Ages: Rising 2nd – 6th graders Instructor: Anita Falcone Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin

Yoga is a great way to get kids moving, learning, listening and having fun! Come learn to stretch your mind and body… Ms. Anita says, “Expand your belly, take a pet (stuffed animal) for a ride, do some experiments & explore what's inside. Twist like a pretzel, breathe like

a bee. You want have fun... come do yoga with me!”

Twisted Teens Session I: June 18 – June 22 Times: 1p – 4p Ages: Rising 7th - 12th graders

Session II: August 6 – August 10 Times: 1p – 4p Ages: Rising 7th – 12th graders

Instructor: Anita Falcone Tuition: $135 Location: Franklin

Yoga is an excellent way to help teens deal with the overwhelming emotional and physical changes that they will go through during adolescence. Teenagers who practice yoga are less stressed and perform better than their counterparts in academics. “Twist your body, untangle your mind, learn to breathe and you'll be just fine!”

Register by June 1 and receive a

$5 discount on each class!

Kayak Kids In Partnership with Blackwater Outfitters/Nottoway River Guides

The Kids College Shuttle service to the kayak tour sites will depart from and return to the Workforce Development Center in Franklin

Pond Paddle I Prerequisite: None Leisurely paddle around a local mill pond. Learn the basics and paddle at your own pace. Great for nature lovers and beginners. We generally cover 2-3 miles in this session.

Pond Paddle II Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle I or equivalent experience Sessions are held at the same time as Pond Paddle I. The group will be split according to ability. We will further discuss how to paddle more efficiently and how to “fall out” and get back into your boat all on your own.

Rollin’ on the River I (2.5 miles) Pre-requisite: Pond Paddle II or equivalent experience Short River Trip on the Nottoway. This trip will travel from Courtland to Cypress Bridge, or Cypress Bridge to the new Hercules Boat ramp, depending on river conditions. This trip will require a little bit of stamina!

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) This Stand-Up Paddleboard class will help you develop fundamental skills such as balance, effective paddling/stroke, steering and falling/recovery techniques. The beaches and calm waters of the Chowan are the perfect location to learn the basics and develop stamina for longer paddles!

Pond Paddle I Pond Paddle II Times: 8:30a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 2nd – 12th Graders Tuition: $55 Session 1: June 19 Session 2: June 20 Session 3: June 21 Session 4: August 8

Rollin’ on the River I (2.5 miles) Times: 8:30a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 2nd – 12th Graders Tuition: $69 Session 1: June 27 Session 2: June 29 Session 3: August 17

Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Times: 8:30a – 12:30p Ages: Rising 2nd – 12th Graders Tuition: $75 Session 1: August 10 Session 2: August 15