Kids' College
School's Out Classes
School's out and it's time to have some fun! Join us for unique enrichment opportunities on days school's out of session. Kids learn something new and parents don't have to worry!
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| Shutterbugs Students discover the secrets of light! Break light into its parts, and put them back together, learn about waves and colors, explore reflection, refraction and diffraction, and make your own multi-colored Sun Catchers using only three primary colors, make messages appear and disappear using colors and patterns that deceive the eye. Bring a sack lunch. Grades 1-6.
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Kids' College - Classes and Camps
The Kids' College classes and camps, part of the OTC Community Enrichment Center, offer enrichment opportunities for children and teens. All classes are designed to develop new interests, teach meaningful skills and excite students about learning.
A variety of classes are offered during each semester including summer. Each class has an age range. Class sizes are small and tend to fill quickly, prompt registration is encouraged. Contact us at 417-447-8888 to register.
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| Jr. Golf
Learn basic rules, etiquette and instruction of beginning golf with an experienced instructor. Instructor Shawn Freeman is a PGA Class A member. Ages 9-14
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| Mad Science: Crazy Chemistry Crazy Chemistry - In this workshop we investigate chemical reactions happening all around us every day, in the kitchen, the laundry, the garden, and even the walls! Young scientists will build crystals, make sidewalk chalk, bath fizzers and a chromatograph T-shirt, investigate water absorbing chemicals, and use chemical
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| ACT Exploration For high school students, this class provides a valuable review of core components of the ACT test, as well as tips and techniques for testing well. Bring a sack lunch. Test dates can be found here.
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| Teen Times Childcare
Basics of responsible child care and safety for new babysitters. Includes child/infant CPR certification. All materials provided. Ages 12+
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| Junior Geek Squad Take apart computers to see how the hardware works, how to do simple upgrades, repair and optimization of computers. Students use various software and applications to enhance their knowledge. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15.
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| Mad Science: Machine Mania Students will combine simple machines like pulleys and levers to create very complex machines such as robots. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12.
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| Mad Science: Jr. Engineers Young engineers spend a full day of building and testing structures out of a variety of materials! Check out pyramids, arches, inflatable beams, test the strength of eggs, and build bridges and sky scrapers. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12
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| Creating Video Games
Students learn to create game characters, work with animation and sound, create and modify behavior of objects in the digital world. Create multiple worlds and develop game scoring and scripting. Creation of an actual game is a final project. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 11-15.
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| Mad Science: Space CampChildren will discover how astronauts live and work in space. The sun, moon, stars and gravity are only a few of the things that we must deal with on this Mad Science mission. Bring a sack lunch. Ages 6-12.
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Kids' Cooking Classes
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| Cake Decorating Together Cake decorating made simple enough for young chefs AND one adult or friend of choice may attend too! Learn basic tips, figure piping, flowers, and more. We'll supply cupcakes to decorate at first class; bring an 8 inch baked cake for both student and guest. Icing and tools provided to use during class. Ages 10-15
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| Holiday Craft Projects for Kids
Have a fun morning creating holiday ornaments and projects while parents get a morning out to finish up shopping. Tip: Take this class in conjunction with CEY 991 Holiday Baking for a full day out! Ages 7+
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| Holiday Baking with Kids
Have a fun afternoon of baking and creating treats. We’ll bake special cookies and other tasty treats to take home and share with the rest of the family. Ages 7 + Tip: Take this class in conjunction with CEY 104 Holiday Crafts for a full day out!
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Foreign Language
All classes are for beginning students and will introduce your student to pronunciation, vocabulary, and simple phrases. Culture and customs will be woven through the courses.
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| Russian Learn basic Russian language including alphabet, basic vocabulary and phrases. Activities designed to increase language skills. Ages 6 +
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| German - Deutsch fur Kinder Kids will speak, sing and have fun in German. Learn simple phrases, vocabulary and numbers, as well as some German culture. Ages 8-12.
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| French for Fun Kids learn basics of the French language including simple vocabulary and pronunciation. The emphasis is on cultural awareness and peer differences and similarities. Ages 6 +
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| Spanish This class offers an introduction of the Spanish language, its structure and lots of practice on frequently used words and phrases. Ages 5-7.
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| Spanish (Ages 8-12) This class offers an introduction of the Spanish language, its structure and lots of practice on frequently used words and phrases. Ages 8-12
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| Chinese Introductory language course designed for beginners interested in learning how to carry on a basic conversation in Chinese. Students also learn simple Chinese characters and basic pronunciation. Ages 6+
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| Explore with Dora & Diego Vamonos- come along for some fun with your favorite explorers...Dora & Diego! Enjoy story time, music, crafts and more. Basic Spanish related to the colors and people will be introduced. Ages 3-5
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Pre-School Classes
Sign up for both classes and we'll provide snacks in between sessions!
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| Explore with Dora & Diego Vamonos- come along for some fun with your favorite explorers...Dora & Diego! Enjoy story time, music, crafts and more. Basic Spanish related to the colors and people will be introduced. Ages 3-5
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| Preschool Painting Let your child's creativity shine in this fun group of young artists as they explore fingerpaints, watercolors, and tempera paints! Students need to wear play clothes or a smock. Ages 3-5
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