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	BUGS! BUGS! BUGS!
	$15.00 (1 section available)
	In this class, young Explorers will learn the bee dance, play ball like an ant, search for bugs, create a bug, hear a bug story and eat a bug snack. Ages 4-7.

	Child Care-Girl Scouts
	$29.00 (1 section available)
	Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts will earn the interest project Child Care. The girls will study different developmental levels discovering physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth occuring at each stage. How to handle an emergency will be discussed and practiced. Each girl will compile a file containing babysitting activities for different age levels. Toys of today will be compared with toys of twenty years ago. Television viewing and video game use will be debated. Career options will be explored including careers available, education needed, and laws protecting children. The girls will plan a child care event, such as one-day Pee Wee Day Camp.

	Creative Kids
	$79.00 (1 section available)
	Do you love to create? Creative Kids will inspire your child's creativity as they explore a wide variety of crafting media. Your child's imagination will run wild as they create fun projects for themselves and projects to share. Their creativity will be sparked for the remainder of the summer. Ages 8-11

	Creative Writing Workshop for Kids (ages 8-12)
	$109.00 (1 section available)
	Students will develop their imagination and creative writing skills in a small group setting that encourages discussion and experimentation. With the guidance of an experienced writer/instructor, they will engage in writing stories, poetry, essays and plays, as well as simply read for pleasure. Through these activities even the most hesitant child will discover the joy in writing, the intrigue of language, and the confidence of authorship. All students will receive thoughtful critiques of their work.

	CSI Science
	$79.00 (1 section available)
	A crime has been committed! The solution lies in your hands. You will discover the science behind who, what, where and why of crime solving.

	Csi: Nature's Mysteries
	$15.00 (1 section available)
	Nature Gumshoes will navigate the CCAC South Campus nature trail solving daily nature mysteries. Your Nature Gumshoe will be encouraged to enjoy and respect nature through team building as they discover the mysteries of each habitat. Campers will learn to read trail maps; follow trail signs; use a compass; discover a geocache; participate in "wild" nature games; and crafts.

	Extreme Builders
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	Are you ready for an extreme challenge? Using straws, pipe cleaners, newspapers, spaghetti, and much more, Extreme Builders will design and construct structures using principles of geometric shapes. Can your creation stand up under the test of weights? Ages 8-12 (all locations)

	Game Design
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	Do you love computer games? Design your own computer games using various game developing programs downloaded from the Internet. Students should bring a blank CD with them. No prior experience necessary.

	Hiker and Geocacher
	$15.00 (1 section available)
	Step away from the computer games and step into the outdoors! Girl Scouts discover the adventure of hiking. Learn how to properly and safely hike; where to hike; how to find your way be reading a compass and a map; discover geocaching fun; and participate in fun outdoor games. Girls will put their skills to work as they hike the CCAC south Campus Nature Trail.

	Math Clinic for Kids (grades 6-8)
	$109.00 (1 section available)
	Students will review and strengthen their math skills in a supportive small-group setting. Topics include mathematic fundamentals such as operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and word problems. Pre-algebra appropriate for middle school students will also be covered.

	Math Facts Fun Camp
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	This summer camp takes a fun and creative approach to help students master basic math facts. In order for anyone to improve and excel in math the foundation of knowing the basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts are essential. Students will play Power Towers; make Math Rockets and many more fun games and activities while mastering math facts. Students will never want to stop playing math games! Ages 7 to 11.

	Reading & Writing Clinic (grades 6-8)
	$109.00 (1 section available)
	This course will help middle school students improve and develop their reading and writing skills. Through various reading activities and writing exercises?stories, news articles and TV newscast scripts-- students will augment their reading comprehension and retention skills, and enhance their writing abilities. Study skills and building vocabulary will also be emphasized.

	Robot Challenge
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	Take an expedition to an unknown planet with a robot that you have created and motorized. Be amazed and have fun as you apply math, engineering, and physics as you build your robot. Can your robot win the extreme robot challenge? Ages 9-12 (all locations)

	SAT Prep - Math & Verbal
	$109.00 (2 sections available)
	This 24-hour course is designed for high school students or anyone planning to take the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) or Pre-Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) in preparation for college admission. The course includes careful analysis of the sections on reading comprehension, sentence completion and word analogies and a comprehensive review of arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Test- taking strategies, time-saving techniques and practice tests are also included. A textbook is required and is not included in the cost of the course.

	SAT Prep 2-Day Workshop
	$109.00 (1 section available)
	This 12-hour, two-day workshop provides a guided review of the math and verbal skills for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The course includes careful analysis of the sections on reading comprehension, sentence completion and word analogies and a comprehensive review of arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Test-taking techniques and strategies are also discussed. This workshop is taught at an accelerated, concentrated pace. Students should bring a calculator. The required textbook is included in the workshop cost.

	Science Discovery Camp
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	This is a fun, hands-on science camp. In this camp students will be excited to explore a variety of areas of science. We will launch rockets, erupt volcanoes, make a simple machine, compete to make the best boat and airplane and also study illusions, flower, and circuits. Ages 7 to 11.

	Scout Nature Days At CCAC
	$50.00 (1 section available)
	CCAC and the Girl Scouts are teaming up to offer girls, who will be entering grades K - 3 in the fall of 2013, a taste of scouting. Participants will spend three fun-filled days exploring nature along the CCAC trail. Each day girls will hike and explore the trail, play environmental games, build a craft, learn girl scout games and songs and make new friends all on the CCAC South Campus Nature Trail. Girls will not only discover nature, they will also discover what Girl Scouting is all about!

	Self Defense for Teens
	$29.00 (1 section available)
	Self-defense is all about using your smarts not your fists. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to avoid being a target, how to prepare for a possible attack, how to keep a clear mind and how to use your natural strengths to retaliate effectively and decisively. Students will learn evasion maneuvers, blocks, releases, and strikes to use in case they ever do need to protect themselves. Ages 13 and up.

	Stirring Things Up With Science
	$169.00 (1 section available)
	Pop! Squish! Splat! Fizz! Investigate science as you mix up concoctions guaranteed to make a mess! Can you make a raisin dance, a needle float, eggs shells disappear, crystals grow, chicken bones bend, or turn a lemon into a battery? You will have fun Stirrin' Things Up with these experiments plus many more.

	Study Skills Clinic (grades 6-8)
	$109.00 (1 section available)
	This course is designed for any student who wants to get better grades in school, and will focus on addressing study, organizational skills and test- taking strategies that help students become more organized and better prepared.

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