2021 Summer Excursions in Learning Full Catalog

EXCURSIONS SUMMER 2021

Enrichment Classes for Inquisitive and
Creative Minds in grades K-9

A LETTER FROM THE COORDINATORS

Dear Excursions in Learning students and families, Welcome to our 2021 summer semester of Excursions in Learning Youth Programs. We missed you all last summer and hope everyone is healthy and happy. In response to the pandemic, we have changed our program to adopt a cohort style week long learning model. Instead of our Gifted and Talented Academy being restricted to 2-weeks in August, we are now offering those classes throughout the entire summer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Information 3–6 Culinary Arts TECH Academy Extended Day

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We have over 40 exciting courses to offer you! We believe that learning should be interesting and fun! Our classes incorporate multiple subject areas in one creative offering. We have a new Advanced Baking and Pastry course and a Junior Culinary program. We have several new technology-based classes for our middle school learners to explore: Girls Technology program, Vex Robotics, Advanced Digital Photography, and more! We are excited to offer a new Public Speaking class as well. Join us for another educational and fun ﬁlled summer.

Full STEAM Ahead 12-15 Elementary School 16-17 Middle School Our Staff

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Thank you for your continued support of our program. You and your creative, inquisitive children are what make our program so unique! Please help us spread the word about our classes by sharing our catalog with friends and family. Remember to join our Facebook page “MCC Excursions in Learning” to see daily photos and updates while our programs are in session.

Instructor Bios Policies

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Registration Form Health/Safety Form

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of us at our contact information listed below. We hope that your children will join us for another exciting summer full of interesting classes to explore!

Sincerely,

Linda Armstrong

Ed Argenta

Coordinator of Youth Programs

[email protected] 860-512-2804

Coordinator of Youth Programs

[email protected]
P.S. - For deadlines, policies and frequently asked questions regarding Excursions

visit: www.manchestercc.edu/continuing-education/excursions-in-learning/ excursions-policies-faq/

PHOTO AND VIDEOTAPE POLICY

The Manchester Community College Ofﬁce of Marketing and Public Relations often takes or commissions photos and videotapes of students, faculty and staff, and campus visitors. These images are taken in classrooms and labs, in the library and other study areas, at College events and elsewhere around campus. MCC reserves the right to use these photographs/ video clips as a part of its publicity and marketing efforts. Students who enroll at MCC do so with the understanding that these photographs might include them and might be used in College publications, both printed and electronic, and for publicity.

If you do not want your child photographed, please indicate that on the photo release section in the Registration form.

Photographs by Lisa Trotta and Ryan Glista.

EXCURSIONS IN LEARNING

Excursions is a self-supporting program that provides unique enrichment opportunities to creative, gifted, high-achieving and/or highly motivated students in grades K-12.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Excursions students are expected to be kind and respectful, to always try their best and to follow instructions. Our goal is to provide a safe, encouraging and nurturing learning environment for children to explore their academic and artistic passions. Any student who does not adhere to these expectations will be dismissed from the program. Excursions in Learning reserves the right to dismiss a student at any time, for any reason.

REGISTRATION

All forms can be found in the back of this catalog or on the Excursions website under “Forms”.

Forms required for registration for all programs:

1. Registration Form (completed by a parent/guardian) 2. Health and Safety Form (completed by a parent/guardian)
– If submitting the online Health and Safety, a supplemental medical form is required if your child has any medications or health conditions.

3. Payment in full (check, money order or credit card)

WAYS TO SUBMIT REGISTRATION

1. Online: *Please call to give credit card info and birthdate over the phone

2. Email: [email protected] *Please call to give credit card info over the phone

*** During Covid-19 restrictions please do not fax, mail or walk-in to register.

3. Fax: 860-512-2801 4. Mail to: Excursions in Learning Coordinator *See address on the back of the catalog 5. Walk-In: Linda’s office LRC B147g. Call for office hours. Registration is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do not reserve spaces in classes without a completed registration packet and payment in full.

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[email protected] www.manchestercc.edu 860-512-2804

CLASSROOM LOCATIONS

Parents will receive an emailed conﬁrmation packet including course details, a map, parking and classroom directions.

REGISTRATION CLOSING DATE

Yes, the deadline to register for all programs is noon the Monday before the program begins. (For example, if a course starts on July 26th, then the deadline to register is the previous Monday, July 19th). However, most programs sellout far before then, so registering early is highly recommended. Also, we are a self-supporting program; therefore classes with insufﬁcient enrollment are canceled by the week prior to class. In this case, your child’s second choice will be granted or you may choose a full refund.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SUMMER ACADEMY

Need-based scholarships may be available for students registering for non-culinary classes. To apply, please submit the following items postmarked by May 01, 2021: 1. A completed registration packet, which includes: a. Student Recommendation Form b. Health and Safety Forms c. Registration Form
2. A copy of ONE of the following: An IRS 1040 Form, W-2 Forms, or your child’s acceptance letter for a subsidized school lunch program. Please whiteout social security number(s) on all documents.

3. A letter describing why you would like your child to participate in our program, your family’s needs and any extenuating circumstances that would help us to evaluate your ﬁnancial situation.

Email Linda Armstrong and then mail the application to: Excursions in Learning, MS #16, Manchester Community

College, P.O. Box 1046, Manchester, CT 06045-1046.

Deadline: postmarked by May 01, 2021

Families will be notiﬁed in mid-June. Scholarships typically range from $50-$200 and are selected by The Excursions Scholarship Committee. The remaining balance must be paid before the start of the program (7/06/21).

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DISCOUNTS

For all classes except Culinary, Jr. Culinary and Extended Day. Discounts do not apply to classes that are online or moved to an online format.

Choose one option only; discounts cannot be combined.

Early Registration Discount – Save $25 per course, per child; must be postmarked by 6/01/21. Multiple Sibling Discount – Save $25 per course, per child, by registering two or more siblings. Friends Discount – Save $25 per course; they must be registered on the same day and one must be a new student.

HOW DO I REQUEST A REFUND?

To request a full refund, please email coordinator Linda Armstrong at [email protected] before the refund deadline (5 p.m. Monday the week before the program begins). Refund requests must be received in writing, via email. If you paid with a credit card, the amount will be placed back on your card in 2 to 4 weeks. If you paid with a check, a refund check will be issued in the student’s name and mailed to the address on ﬁle, as is college policy. Refund checks are issued by the State Comptroller’s ofﬁce and may take up to six weeks to arrive.

REFUND APPEAL POLICY: Refund requests after the deadline (due to extreme circumstances) will follow MCC’s Continuing Education Refund Appeals Policy. Contact the director, Carleigh Schultz, [email protected] for the form.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS

MCC reserves the right to cancel or postpone a class and/or substitute instructors as needed due to unforeseen circumstances. If MCC cancels a class, registrants may transfer their fees to another class for the same semester or receive a full refund. Registrants will be notiﬁed by phone or email when classes are cancelled.

EXTREME WEATHER

For class cancelations due to extreme weather, please call the college’s main line at 860-512-3000. If campus is closed or MCC’s adult classes are canceled, then all Excursions classes for that same time/date are also canceled.

WHAT DO I NEED IF THE CLASS IS ONLINE?

The student will need internet access and a computer. A webcam with microphone is required for live audio/video classes. A free Microsoft Teams download is also required and used by the instructor and students. Students will be contacted prior to class with further instructions.

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July 6-9

Jr Culinary: Snack Attack Lights, Camera, Action! Youth Culinary: Baking Section 1

Grades 2-4 Grades 3-5 Grades 5-9

July 12-16

Jr Culinary: Book Cooks

Grades 2-4 Grades 3-5 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9

Let’s Talk About It: Public Speaking Youth Culinary: Level One Underwater Robotics/Transportation

SUMMER 2021

July 19-23

JULY 6–AUGUST 13

GRADES K-9

Crazy Concoctions/Ooey Gooey Jr Culinary: Movie Munchies

Grades K-2 Grades 2-4 Grades 3-6 Grades 4-6 Grades 5-9 Grades 6-9 Grades 6-9

Scratch™/NO Bones About It

We are excited to present to you a unique offering of summer programs, including new live classes. Our hope is your children will join us for another exciting semester full of interesting topics to explore!

Blogging: Reporting, Writing and Publishing Youth Culinary: Advanced Culinary Program Girls’ Tech: VEX-IQ Robotics™/Architecture Boys’ Tech: Architecture/VEX-IQ Robotics™

July 26-30

NOTE: A student’s grade level is the grade he or she just completed in the 2020-2021 school year, sorry no exceptions.

Cooking with Math/MORE Ooey Cooking with Math

Grades K-2 Grades 2-4 Grades 3-5 Grades 5-9 Grades 6-9

Math Maniacs Youth Culinary: Baking Section 2 Video Production/Amusement Park

July 26-August 6

Acting and Technical Theatre

Grades 3-6

August 2-6

Nature’s Canvas/Animals

Grades K-2 Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 6-9

Whoosh/LEGO® Cooking Calculations/Global Cuisine Adventure Youth Culinary: Advanced Baking Digital Photography Junior Jazz Ensemble (Morning Only, 2-Weeks) Video Game Design

Do you need an extended day to help with drop off or pick up? No problem. We offer extended day programs from 8 AM-9 AM and 4 PM-5 PM most weeks. See page 11 for further details.

August 9-13

Sampling Science/MORE LEGO® Book Cooks

Grades K-2 Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Grades 5-9 Grades 5-9 Grades 6-9

Exclusions: Leadership, Jr Culinary, and Youth Culinary Programs

Planet Protectors Creative Storytelling/Acting Playwriting Advanced Digital Photography Advanced Video Game Design

For details and questions on registration, see our web site:

www.manchestercc.edu/continuing-education/ excursions-in-learning/registration-and-forms

Classes separated by a “/” denote morning and afternoon sessions.

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YOUTH CULINARY

Youth Culinary Program: Baking and Pastry (Grades 5-9)

Students will strengthen their baking skills in this unique week-long culinary experience with a focus on making delectable baked treats. Under the guidance of professional chef and teacher, Chef Josh, students will make everything from scratch, work in teams, learn how to work safe and sanitarily, measure, scale and be creative when making professional desserts. Some desserts include: French macaroons, beignets, cake pops, Danish pastries, fancy cookies, quick breads, yeast breads and cakes. On the ﬁnal day of class, students will host a pastry party for their families.

SECTION 1 | CRN 20181 – Fee: $325 | Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4 PM, 7/6-7/09 | Culinary Arts Center

SECTION 2 | CRN 20182 – Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM, 7/26-7/30 | Culinary Arts Center

Youth Culinary Level One (Grades 5-9)

In this fun, hands-on, experience-based course, students will explore and strengthen their culinary skills. Under the guidance of experienced and professionally trained chef and certiﬁed culinary arts teacher, Chef Josh, students will cook multiple diverse dishes each day and celebrate their combined skills by treating their family to a buffet on Friday. While cooking independently and in small groups, students will learn and practice baking, sautéing, frying, whisking, folding and stirring, and knife skills, just to name a few. Chef Josh will explain kitchen safety and sanitation, menu development, principles of hospitality, plating, garnishing and more. If your young chef has a passion for cooking and baking, join us for this unique program!

CRN 20183 – Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM, 7/12-7/16 | Culinary Arts Center

Advanced Youth Culinary Program (Grades 5-9)

This course is for students that would like to take their culinary skills to the next level and become more advanced chefs.

Prerequisite: Youth Culinary Level One

Advanced Baking and Pastry Program (Grades 5-9)

This course is for students that would like to take their baking skills to the next level and become more advanced baking and pastry chefs. This program will focus on advanced skills and pastries; such as tempering, sauces, pâte à choux and trufﬂes. Plating and baking surrounding various cuisines will be explored. Prerequisite: Youth Culinary Baking and Pastry

IMPORTANT Program Information:

Materials fee: $50 per student, payable to instructor at the beginning of class. This materials fee includes all

groceries, materials, and a chef hat and apron to keep. The instructor for all programs is Chef Josh Ogrodowski.

Students of all culinary skill levels are accepted but students must follow directions and be safe in the kitchen. Misbehaving students will be dismissed.

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JUNIOR CULINARY

Junior Youth Culinary: Snack Attack (Grades 2-4)

Students will learn how to make delicious yet simple foods that they can make independently for an afternoon or weekend snack. To make these tasty treats, students will only need access to a microwave. These snacks will taste like they came right from the oven! A few scrumptious snacks we will make are chocolate lava cakes, French bread pizzas, macaroni and cheese, and trail mix. Students will learn they don’t need fancy equipment to make restaurant quality food! During our Friday class, we will hold a ﬁnal day celebration where parents and guardians can come celebrate with us and sample some of our superb snacks.

CRN 20178 – Fee: $325 | Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4 PM, 7/6-7/09 | Great Path Academy GP213

Junior Youth Culinary: Book Cooks (Grades 2-4)

Students will take inspiration from storybook favorites they know and love, and bring them into the culinary world. Students will read a new story daily and make foods and treats inspired by these classics. Students will work together making dishes from scratch using techniques they will learn in class such as working safe, cleaning as they work, measuring and using new kitchen tools and equipment. A few books to inspire us along our journey are Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Dragons Love Tacos, & Blueberries for Sal. During our Friday class, parents are invited to a ﬁnal day party where families and guardians can sample class creations and celebrate with us!

CRN 20179 – Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM, 7/12-7/16 | Great Path Academy GP213

Junior Youth Culinary: Movie Munchies (Grades 2-4)

Let us venture into some of our favorite movies and bring their culinary creations from their world to ours. Students will make different foods and treats from some of our favorite classic movies like: Ratatouille, Beauty and the Beast, Harry Potter and more! Working together, students will make these dishes from scratch and bring their movie creations to life. During our Friday class, parents and guardians are invited to join us for a party where we’ll celebrate together and feast on some movie munchies!

CRN 20180 – Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM, 7/19-7/23 | Great Path Academy GP213

IMPORTANT Program Information:

Materials fee: $50 per student, payable to instructor at the beginning of class. This materials fee includes all

groceries and materials. The instructor for all programs is Chef Delaney Quinn.

Students of all culinary skill levels are accepted but students must follow directions and be safe in the kitchen. Misbehaving students will be dismissed.

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TECH ACADEMY

Amusement Park Exploration (Grades 6-9)

An amusement park is the perfect laboratory for exploring the forces of motion. As a group, build a model working amusement park with rides powered by motors, including such favorites as the Ferris wheel, the scrambler ride and, of course, the roller coaster. See the forces of physics at work as you test out your rides. As junior engineers, experiment with ride designs to add your creative touches to standard models. Instructor: Tom Ebersold

Video Production and Screenwriting (Grades 6-9)

Students will participate in all the action of a real, live video production studio using MCC’s state-of-the-art facilities. As a member of the student production crew, they will create a commercial, news story, interview, movie trailer and more! Students will learn to write a script or draw a story board. During the class, they will explore creative camera angles, special shooting techniques and advanced computer editing software. Students will create informational and entertaining videos that they will

be able to share with family and friends. Please bring a smart phone, the USB cord to connect it to the computer, and a ﬂash drive (at least 2GB) to save your work. Prerequisite: basic computer skills are a must. Instructor: Rich Hoyer

GREEN TEAM | Morning Class: Video Production and Screenwriting - Afternoon Class: Amusement Park Exploration CRN 20192 - Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM, 7/26-7/30 | AST D211 (AM) | Great Path Academy GP215 (PM)

BLUE TEAM | Morning Class: Amusement Park Exploration - Afternoon Class: Video Production and Screenwriting CRN 20172 - Fee: $325 | Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM, 7/26-7/30 | Great Path Academy GP215 (AM) | AST D211 (PM)

Underwater Robotics (Grades 5-9)

Students will work in small groups to design, build and test an underwater ROV (remotely operated vehicle). Their design will be built off of the MATE (marine advanced technology education) “Angelfish” ROV kit. Each team will design and make modifications to their ROV so that it will be able to accomplish specific underwater tasks. Students will follow the “engineering and design cycle” that will allow them to continue to test and make modifications to their ROV until they feel it is ready for the competition on the final day. Next Generation Science Standards for “Design & Engineering Practices” will

be followed. Instructor: Ed Argenta

Transportation Design & Engineering (Grades 5-9)

In this course, students will use the principles of aerodynamics to build land and air modes of transportation. Students will compare the differences and similarities between land and air transportation. Students will be able to test their models of cars and planes. Join us to explore principles of physics, engineering, and design. Instructor: Megan Hislop