First Start in Art
Grades K-1
- Taught by Lisa Waldoch, originally from Amherst, Wisconsin
- B.A. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Are you a budding artist? Roll up your sleeves and come paint and sculpt with us in First Start in Art! We’ll travel to the continents of Africa, Europe, and North America through picture book read-alouds. We’ll learn how African artists influenced European artists. Then we’ll travel back to the United States and design abstract flower pastel rubbings. Come join us for the world art tour - you’ll even get to make a mess and not get in trouble for it! Reading skills are helpful, but not necessary. |
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Treasure Trove
Grades K-1
- Taught by Colleen DeMarco, originally from New Richmond, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Would you like to go on a treasure hunt? Each day, we will go on an expedition, read at least one piece of literature, and create projects. We will learn about a new treasure each day. Come along with us and discover what treasures really are. The answers might surprise you! Reading skills are helpful, but not necessary.
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Ponds and Puddles
Grades 1-2
- Taught by Jay Spoerl, originally from Milwaukee, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
What kind of life forms can you find in and on a pond? In Ponds and Puddles, you will learn how to be a keen observer of the life in a pond. You will conduct scientific experiments and write about your findings in field journals. Plan to make fun discoveries about water. Wouldn’t you like to become a naturalist with us? |
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Journey to France (Beginning French language and culture)
Grades 1-2
- Taught by Susan Burns Zach, originally from Green Bay, Wis.
- B.A. St. Norbert College; M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Come with us as we explore the stories of Babar, the Elephant, first written and illustrated in the 1930s in France by Jean de Brunhoff for his own children. We'll begin each day reading from a selection of the Babar stories. For our lessons in French language and culture, we'll take our cues from Babar! With him we will voyage to faraway lands, visit a Musée
d'Art, explore Celesteville with cars and mat, construct Babar's and our own family frees, learn to play "les boules" outdoors, snack in our Café
Français, sing, dance, and otherwise be merry. Come along, as together we experience the joys of learning another language. |
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An American Girl Adventure-Meet Kit
Grades 1-3
- Taught by Daylyn Hopp, originally from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
- B.A. University of Iowa
Come with us as we travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1934 with Kit Kittredge, American Girl. Kit Kittredge is a clever girl whose family and friends struggle to make ends meet during the Great Depression. On our adventure with Kit, we will learn about her life during the Great Depression through reading, writing, activities, math, and much, much more! If you have an adventurous spirit and live American Girls, come on this journey with Kit. |
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Moccasins and Wigwams
Grades 2-4
- Taught by Lexi Morgan, originally from Marshfield, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Put on your hand-made leather moccasins and travel with us on a journey back in time to experience the life of a Native American child. You will experience tribal traditions and ways. You'll learn through hands-on activities about the culture, clothing, and shelter of Native Americans. Join us and play games children would have played. Our final activity will be to attend a tribal celebration meeting. Do you have your moccasins on yet? |
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Hablo Espanol!
Grades 2-4
- Taught by Wendy Pfundtner, originally from Milwaukee, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls; M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Embark on a journey of discovery as you learn Spanish. Learn how to greet people, count, and tell the time and date. Discover the names for family members. Learn to identify colors and objects including parts of your body, clothing, animals, foods, and more! Sing Spanish songs, create cultural objects, act out
skits and conversations, visit Spanish speaking countries via books,
videos, and computers. Our final activity will be a field trip to a Mexican Restaurant. Olé! |
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The Junior Apprentice
Grades 3-4
- Taught by Ann Kiefer, originally from Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
- B.B.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Would you like to start your own business some day? Are you a future Donald Trump? Come use your math skills (fractions, money, time, and more) and your thinking skills. We’ll make clay pens and sell our wares. We’ll take a walking field trip to spend our revenue on food for a local charity, and use even more of our math skills. Don’t worry, we’ll also take breaks; you can tell your parents you’ll be using numbers to create beautiful artwork. Do you know why six was afraid of seven? It’s because seven eight nine!
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Shipwrecks
Grades 3-4
- Taught by Linda VanderLoop, originally from Kaukauna, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.A. Silver Lake College
Imagine rolling, rocking, cracking, crushing waves of water. You’ll dive into researching ocean, river, and Great Lakes shipwrecks. You’ll float through various water experiments and explore “Fact vs. Fiction” about a famous shipwreck song. You’ll create a video production reenactment of a shipwreck. You’ll chart shipwrecks around the world and much, much more! |
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Castles and Kingdoms
Grades 3-5
- Taught by Linda Staff, originally from Chicago, Ill.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Start as a lowly page and work your way up to a knight in shining armor. Attend a knighting ceremony. What was life like during the Middle Ages? Are you a prince or a princess? Stories, legends, tales of King Arthur and all the dragon lore that goes with the Middle Ages will be open to you. Participate in a catapult launching – the catapult will be of your own design. Lords and Ladies, come join us for two weeks of medieval living. The King has decreed it! |
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Legend of the Monkey King (Beginning Chinese language and culture)
Grades 3-6
- Taught by Wen Ding, originally from China
- B.A. Institute of International Relations, Beijing; M.A. Xiamen University
Have you heard of the almighty Monkey King (Sun Wu-kong)? An ancient Chinese legend tells us that he can take us on a joyful journey to experience the happiest times of Chinese holidays. In order to communicate with Monkey King, we'll learn conversational Chinese. Join us to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Moon Festival, Chinese Valentine's Day...and many others! We'll act out legends in Chinese and make holiday crafts. We'll end our two weeks together by sharing a banquet and tasting delicious Chinese food. Come join us. Haochi! |
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Jewels of the Nile and Beyond
Grades 4-6
Taught by Sarah Nerad, originally from Milwaukee, Wis. B.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; B.F.A. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Take a trip with us down the ancient Nile River to learn about the Egyptians and why they decorated themselves with gold and jewels. Learn the history of this ancient culture while learning basic jewelry making techniques. We'll learn how to saw, sand, and file our jewels. Come with is on this journey and see what beautiful treasures you can make!
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So You Want to Write a Blog...
Grades 5-7
- Taught by Emily Bouche
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Do you want to be a writer? Join us and learn how to tell your own absolutely fascinating story. We'll design our own blog formats, post picutres, and write captivating captions. We'll learn to film, edit and post our own videos. We're living our own stories every day - it's time to share them with the world! |
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Crime Lab Camp
Grades 5-8
- Taught by Ann Wiernik, originally from Junction City, Wis.
- B.S. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Do you like a good mystery? Come join our crime scene investigation team to help find out who poisoned Professor Parris. You
will learn how to collect and analyze finger prints, “blood,” fibers,
hair, and tool mark evidence left at a crime scene just the way CSI and
FBI investigators do. Follow the evidence to find the criminal before he or she gets away! |
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Flaming Hot!
Grades 5-8
- Taught by Alan Wendland, originally from Fredericksberg, Iowa
- B.A. Wartburg College; M.E.P.D. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Put on your gear and come learn about famous fires with us! Did you know there are both structural and range fires? Study their causes and the impact they have on modern day fire prevention policies. We'll learn about the physics of fires and firefighting methods. We'll end our experience by taking a field trip to the Stevens Point Fire Station and taking part in the Smokehouse Simulation. If you think you can take the heat, join us! |
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Lights! Camera! Story!
Grades 6-8
- Taught by Kym Buchanan, originally from Portland, Ore.
- B.A. Reed College, M.A. Concordia University, Ph.D. Michigan State University
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you ever wanted to use an iPad or digital camera to make a movie? Have
you ever wanted to act in a play? Become a writer? Develop a game? Then
this class is for you! We’ll watch movies and plays. We’ll read short
stories. We'll play video games and role-playing games. Then we’ll
create our own! Boys and girls interested in becoming writers,
directors, actors, or game designers should consider this class. You
could be the next JRR Tolkien, Steven Spielberg, or Shigeru Miyamoto!
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From the Booth - Introduction to Broadcasting
Grades 6-8
- Taught by David Keech, originally from Delaran, Wis.
- B.S.E. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; M.S.E. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Have you always wanted to be a sportcaster? Radio broadcaster? Sportswriter? Join us and learn about the world of sports journalism and announcing. Learn the preparation involved, skills necessary, and professionalism required. We'll practice waht we've learned from our own broadcasting booth. We'll have guest speakers who will help us understand this field. Students interested in "From the Booth" should have a strong interest in sports, journalism, broadcasting, and/or public speaking. Although "From the Booth" is designed for 6-8 graders, interested students in 5th grade may contact Mr. Keech directly at keechertheteacher@gmail.com to determine if they are a good fit for this class. |
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Youth Teaching Academy
Ages 12-18
- Taught by Dr. Christine Gould, originally from Salt Lake City, Utah
- B.A. Utah State University; M.S. University of Utah; Ph.D. University of Utah
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Youth Teaching Academy is designed for youth from 12-18 years of age
who would like to develop beginning teaching skills as well as volunteer
to help an experienced teacher in a Youth in College Classroom. Fill out and return the application as soon as possible. A letter of recommendation from your current teacher is required. The participation fee is $10.00.
NOTE: If you have previously been a Youth Teaching Academy member and are returning, you do not need a Letter of Recommendation. |
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