Week 6: July 27 to 31

Wonderful Wanderers

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Jessie Fuller
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Welcome to the great outdoors at Penn State Behrend! Each day, we will explore and discover a different aspect of the natural world around us. Through games, art activities, stories, and discussions, we will engage outdoors through exciting ways. Our adventures will include exploring the weather, plants, backyard wildlife, rocks, and water. Perfect for young explorers and nature-loving kids! Come prepared for an outdoor adventure as we spend most of our time roaming the beautiful campus of Behrend!

Gardening 101 New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Lauren Galle-Boyko
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Do you love the outdoors? Are you an aspiring plant parent ready for your own plants to tend? Welcome to Gardening 101! In this course we will explore nature, learn about photosynthesis and the plant cycle, plant our own plants, and learn how to care for them! This weeklong class will be taught outside, weather permitting, and will allow the students to become one with nature. Please be advised, the students may get dirty, so try to wear clothes that can soak up the dirt and mud! Sunscreen is advised, because we will be soaking up the summer sun! Who is ready to spend a week learning about nature and creating our own little garden to take home and love for many years to come!

Engineering Challenges

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Lauren Konkol
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Is your child a hands-on learner? Want to develop their critical thinking capabilities? In this course, students will be challenged to five levels of engineering challenges and put each of the challenges to the ultimate test. Students will test their projects in a variety of ways, and learn skills such as critical thinking, team building, hand eye coordination, and more! If your child loves building, blocks, and everything engineering-related than this is the course for them to experience what it takes to become the next great developer, architect, or engineer!

The Sketchbook 101!

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Tami Hritzay
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $135

Designed for younger students, this class helps students draw more realistic, lifelike pieces revolving around landscapes, animals, and people. Media used in this class will include pencil, colored pencil, and ink pen. Improve your drawing techniques over the course of the week and create some delightful works of art!

*Due to an increase in the cost of art supplies and materials for this course, a $10 fee has been added to the class to cover the cost of items the students will use during the program.

Manufacturing Maniacs! New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Paul Lynch & Mark Rubeo
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $125

Sponsored by the METALS program at Penn State Behrend, this course is designed to spark an interest in the engineering fields this campus has to offer! Dive into the world of modern engineering and manufacturing with this dynamic, hands-on class designed for curious minds! Students will get a taste of additive manufacturing through 3D printing, creating custom models and even experimenting with edible chocolate creations for a fun twist. The course will also introduce students to the art and science of sandcasting, where they will mold and pour molten metal to create unique objects.

*This course requires a Penn State login for our computer network on campus. Details on how to obtain this login will be emailed to participants after registration.

*Due to the nature of this course, children will be required to wear closed-toe shoes as well as pants during this specific session of College for Kids. Students will be given hands-on experience to the engineering labs within our School of Engineering and Burke facilities during this program. Students who do not follow this dress code will not be able to participate in the lab activities during class.

*If participating in this course, please arrive as early as possible to sign in each day. Registration will begin at 8:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. daily. The METALS program will have a separate line for students in order to get them to the engineering labs in Burke as soon as possible. Additionally, please anticipate delays in pickup times as well. Students will be travelling across campus for class daily.

Summer Space Explorers! New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Jim Gavio
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $125

Embark on an exciting adventure through the wonders of the universe! In this class, you'll uncover the mysteries of the night sky as we dive into the constellations that light up the heavens. Explore the surface of the Sun and get up close to sunspots, learn just how vast our Solar System truly is, and discover the fascinating science behind what astronauts eat while living in space. Plus, get an insider's look at the groundbreaking Artemis Missions to the Moon—one of humanity’s boldest steps toward returning to the lunar surface. Whether you're a budding astronaut or simply curious about the cosmos, this class will ignite your imagination and expand your understanding of space like never before! Grab your telescope and get ready to launch into a world of discovery!

*This course requires a Penn State login for our computer network on campus. Details on how to obtain this login will be emailed to participants after registration.

The Musical Medley Workshop! New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Susan Forsythe
Ages: 10–14
Cost: $125

Are you an aspiring singer? Do you love everything musicals and preforming? Come spend a week at College for Kids learning, practicing, and singing songs from your favorite musicals like Wicked, The Sound of Music, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Annie, Grease, and more! On the first day of class, we will collectively meet as a class and identify our favorite musicals and songs from these shows and begin a course of action for our week together. Students will be able to pick shows and songs from their favorite performances and learn exactly how to sing their favorite show tunes! Throughout the week we will learn about the history of musicals, listen to famous performances from our favorite shows, watch performers practice and learn their talents, practice singing our favorite show tunes, and learn performance skills while inquiring about how to bring a piece of music to performance level. This workshop is open to any singing ability and to any student who truly enjoys all things musicals! Come spend a week with us living in a world filled with your favorite musicals and learn how to professionally sing a song or two from your favorite shows!

Beginner Model Rocketry

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructor: Sarah Proper
Ages: 10–14
Cost: $175

Using many aspects of STEM, participants in Beginning Model Rocketry will build and launch their own reusable rocket. Throughout the course, they will construct a launch pad with an electrical ignition system. Then, students will assemble and paint a rocket to be launched on the final day of class. Once the students spend a week designing a rocket with a launch pad and ignition system, they will launch their rockets on the last day of class! After the launch, the entire kits will be sent home with detailed instructions for continued use!

This course has limited availability and is expected to sell out. Please plan accordingly.

*Due to the cost of the reusable model rocket kits, as well as the materials needed to construct a reusable rocket students can take home, a $50 fee has been added to the class to cover the cost of items used to create their personal kits. These kits are reusable and will be sent home with detailed instructions for use beyond the course.

Wonderful Wanderers

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Jessie Fuller
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Welcome to the great outdoors at Penn State Behrend! Each day, we will explore and discover a different aspect of the natural world around us. Through games, art activities, stories, and discussions, we will engage outdoors through exciting ways. Our adventures will include exploring the weather, plants, backyard wildlife, rocks, and water. Perfect for young explorers and nature-loving kids! Come prepared for an outdoor adventure as we spend most of our time roaming the beautiful campus of Behrend!

Gardening 101 New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Galle-Boyko
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Do you love the outdoors? Are you an aspiring plant parent ready for your own plants to tend? Welcome to Gardening 101! In this course we will explore nature, learn about photosynthesis and the plant cycle, plant our own plants, and learn how to care for them! This weeklong class will be taught outside, weather permitting, and will allow the students to become one with nature. Please be advised, the students may get dirty, so try to wear clothes that can soak up the dirt and mud! Sunscreen is advised, because we will be soaking up the summer sun! Who is ready to spend a week learning about nature and creating our own little garden to take home and love for many years to come!

Engineering Challenges

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Lauren Konkol
Ages: 6–10
Cost: $125

Is your child a hands-on learner? Want to develop their critical thinking capabilities? In this course, students will be challenged to five levels of engineering challenges and put each of the challenges to the ultimate test. Students will test their projects in a variety of ways, and learn skills such as critical thinking, team building, hand eye coordination, and more! If your child loves building, blocks, and everything engineering-related than this is the course for them to experience what it takes to become the next great developer, architect, or engineer!

Artistic License!

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Tami Hritzay
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $135

Curious about paint pours? Well placed lines and colors? Animals and people painted in blues, purples, and greens? Try out this abstract painting course! Take your paintings to a new level and create something that is out of this world! In this class, anything is possible, and the sky is the limit!

*Due to an increase in the cost of art supplies and materials for this course, a $10 fee has been added to the class to cover the cost of items the students will use during the program.

Manufacturing Maniacs! New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Paul Lynch & Mark Rubeo
Ages: 8–12
Cost: $125

Sponsored by the METALS program at Penn State Behrend, this course is designed to spark an interest in the engineering fields this campus has to offer! Dive into the world of modern engineering and manufacturing with this dynamic, hands-on class designed for curious minds! Students will get a taste of additive manufacturing through 3D printing, creating custom models and even experimenting with edible chocolate creations for a fun twist. The course will also introduce students to the art and science of sandcasting, where they will mold and pour molten metal to create unique objects.

*This course requires a Penn State login for our computer network on campus. Details on how to obtain this login will be emailed to participants after registration..

*Due to the nature of this course, children will be required to wear closed-toe shoes as well as pants during this specific session of College for Kids. Students will be given hands-on experience to the engineering labs within our School of Engineering and Burke facilities during this program. Students who do not follow this dress code will not be able to participate in the lab activities during class.

*If participating in this course, please arrive as early as possible to sign in each day. Registration will begin at 8:40 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. daily. The METALS program will have a separate line for students in order to get them to the engineering labs in Burke as soon as possible. Additionally, please anticipate delays in pickup times as well. Students will be travelling across campus for class daily.

Beginner Model Rocketry

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sarah Proper
Ages: 10–14
Cost: $175

Using many aspects of STEM, participants in Beginning Model Rocketry will build and launch their own reusable rocket. Throughout the course, they will construct a launch pad with an electrical ignition system. Then, students will assemble and paint a rocket to be launched on the final day of class. Once the students spend a week designing a rocket with a launch pad and ignition system, they will launch their rockets on the last day of class! After the launch, the entire kits will be sent home with detailed instructions for continued use!

This course has limited availability and is expected to sell out. Please plan accordingly.

*Due to the cost of the reusable model rocket kits, as well as the materials needed to construct a reusable rocket students can take home, a $50 fee has been added to the class to cover the cost of items used to create their personal kits. These kits are reusable and will be sent home with detailed instructions for use beyond the course.

The Music Lab! New course

Dates: July 27–31
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Susan Forsythe
Ages: 10–14
Cost: $125

THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR EVERYONE. PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION PRIOR TO REGISTERING.

Do you currently play an instrument? Are you a trumpeter in the school band or a weekend guitarist in your garage? Would you like to develop your clarinet skills, or better your abilities on the tambourine? Come advance your skills and practice playing music with other students like you! Bring your instrument to class and develop your musical talents with an instructor who has more than 20 years of experience teaching music to children. Designed with the student in mind, this student-centered course was developed to allow students to let their creative musical talents thrive with instruments they already own and skills they already possess. We will meet as a group on day one and plan a course of action for our week together, based on the instruments that come to class! Get your inner band geek on and spend a week this summer advancing your musical talents with other students who enjoy creating music just like you! In order to attend the class, you must possess your own instrument and be willing to bring it to the program each day. Penn State Behrend and the College for Kids program are not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items brought to camp, and will not store the instruments while your children attend other sessions or activities.

Prior to the course beginning, you will be contacted via email to identify what instrument you will be bringing to class in order to help the instructor prepare for the lesson. Instruments will not be provided by the College for Kids program, and students enrolling in this course should already play a specific instrument.