Pre-College/Youth Programs
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Current Classes - Winter & Spring Courses '08
- Art
- College Prep
- Computers/Photography/Video
- Language Arts/Culture
- Literature/Creative Writing
- Recreation/Sports
- Science/Natural History
- Strategy Games/Math/Engineering
Art
NEW! Spring into Art
Ages 6-8, Four Sessions
Sundays, April 6-27, 2:00-3:00 pm
Come learn to draw a spring collection of art whether it’s bugs, birds, flora or fauna that fascinate you. You will learn beginning drawing skills and use various mediums to help your imagination soar.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 101 Course No: 300050 Fee: $49
Enchanted Kingdoms
Ages 9-12, Four sessions
Saturdays, March 1- April 5, 1:00-2:30 pm (No class 3/22 or 3/29)
Enter the fascinating world of Kings, Queens, Knights and Castles and learn to draw them. Improve your skills no matter what level you are. Let your imagination soar.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 101 Course No: 300039 Fee: $69
NEW! Hogwarts School of Art
Ages 9-12, Four Sessions
Saturdays, February 9- March 1, 3:00-4:30 pm
Come one, come all and learn how to draw and illustrate your favorite mythical characters and creatures from Harry Potter’s adventures. You will learn different sketching techniques and work with pens, ink, and charcoal. Create your very own Harry Potter book cover as you immerse yourself into the artistic world of Potter.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 101 Course No: 300049 Fee: $69
SuperTooning
Ages 11-14, Four sessions
Saturdays, April 5-26, 3:00-4:30 pm
Welcome to toon town! Build your art skills drawing cartoons, Manga characters, animals, and faces. Challenge your imagination as you invent new ways to express your artistic talents. You will also learn cool cartooning facts, history, trivia and more.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 101 Course No: 300044 Fee: $69
Life Drawing and Portraiture
Ages 13-17, Six sessions
Sundays, February 3-March 9, 1:00-2:30 pm
Explore the various drawing styles, techniques and devices involved in figure drawing and portraiture. Using live clothed models learn anatomical groupings, proportioning, shading and capturing likeness in an easy-to-understand process.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 101 Course No: 300002 Fee: $89
College Prep
Conquer the Essay
Ages 15-18, Four sessions
Saturdays, February 2-23, 10:30 am-noon
You can boost your score on the SAT timed essay or enhance your college entrance essay. You will build a knowledge bank of specific examples from history, literature, and personal experience and apply this as you practice writing solid essays in an allotted amount of time for a variety of topics. You will develop confidence in your writing, strengthen vocabulary and grammar, increase reading comprehension, improve critical/creative thinking skills and expand descriptive writing abilities.
Instructor: Shawna Huggins
Location: Medford Campus107 Course No: 320006 Fee: $69
SAT Prep
Ages 15-18
On your mark, get set, SUCCEED! This SAT prep class will provide you with effective strategies for answering both verbal and math questions and hone writing skills for the current version of the SAT test. You will also learn about test anxiety control, time management tips, and test taking secrets that will help you have a positive SAT experience. NOTE: Textbook is included in the course fee.
Instructors: Sophia Chu and Jenny Welburn
Course No: 320001 Fee: $169
Section 1: 8 sessions, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2/5-2/28
7:00-9:00 pm, SOU Ashland Campus, Campbell A
Section 2: 8 sessions, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 4/1-4/24
7:00-9:00 pm, South Medford High School, Room 209
Demystify the College Admissions Process
Ages 15-18, One session
The college search and admissions process can be confusing and stressful, but it doesn't have to be that way. From finding the right college to better understanding the financial aid process and learning scholarships and essay writing tips, this seminar will help you navigate the whole process. NOTE: Parents can accompany their teens to this class for free.
Instructor: Jan Lippen-Holtz
Location: Hannon Library 117 Course No: 320005 Fee: $39
Computers/Photography/Video
People Photography
Ages 9-12, Three sessions
Sundays, April 6-20, 1:00-3:00 pm
Come explore the world of digital photography while you learn how to take pictures of people. You will explore the elements of a successful photograph—brightness, contrast and uniqueness of images. Learn how to upload images into the computer and manipulate photos. You will also visit Orville’s Photography Studio in downtown Ashland and see first hand how a professional studio works for portraiture. NOTE: Bring your camera and pictures on CD if you have any.
Instructor: Orville Hector
Location: Computing Services Center, PC West Course No: 330021 Fee: $69
GarageBand and Beyond
Ages 11-14, Three Sessions
Sundays, February 10-24, 3:00-5:00 pm
Welcome to SOU’s school of rock. Take part in Apple’s music creation software as you learn the essentials of GarageBand, a program that has over 1,000 pre-recorded loops, tracks for live recordings, and effects like reverb and panning. Learn audio recording for your own podscasts. NOTE: Basic computer skills needed for this class.
Instructor: Robert Luaders
Location: Hannon Library 114 Course No: 330013 Fee: $69
NEW! It’sTechspacular!
Ages 11-14,Two sessions
Saturdays, February 9 and February 23, 1:00-3:00 pm
Explore our everyday world of technology from the latest podscast technologies to designing your own Nike shoes online. Investigate the hidden RFID in your morning cereal box that you knew nothing about. Come delve into your technically enhanced life art and entertain blends with Web 2.0 already used for business apps and satellite navigation.
Instructor: Robert Luaders
Location: Hannon Library 114 Course No: 330023 Fee: $59
NEW! Video Game Design
Ages 11-14, Two Sessions
Sundays, March 2 and March 9, 3:00-5:00 pm
Immerse yourself into the world of video games as you delve into the exciting game making process and explore software designed for new media. Learn basic game design concepts while creating your own video game to email to your friends. You’ve been gaming for hours at a time, now be the mastermind behind it.
Instructor: Robert Luaders
Location: Hannon Library 114 Course No: 330024 Fee: $59
NEW! Webify Yourself
Ages 11-14, Two Sessions
Sundays, April 6 and April 20, 3:00-5:00 pm
Explore securing your own domain name while linking it to your on-line content from videos and pictures to your personalized blog and website. Immerse yourself into Web 2.0 applications including video editing online. Learn how to launch your own personalized website and email address. Do what Adobe Dreamweaver and Premier do without the costly purchase of specialized software. You will be learning to use the same techniques that small business start-ups use.
Instructor: Robert Luaders
Location: Hannon Library 114 Course No: 330025 Fee: $59
Language Arts
Marvelous Must Have Manners
Ages 8-12, Four sessions
Sundays, April 6-27, 2:00-4:00 pm
Get ready to sharpen your Life and social skills in this fun, hands-on class. You will learn proper etiquette for handshaking practices, eye contact, body language, proper table manners, conflict resolution skills and cultural communication skills. Learn the importance of RSVP’s and thank you notes. Participate in a tutorial lunch that provides the opportunity to practice your new skills at an Ashland restaurant. NOTE: Lunch is included in the class fee.
Instructor: Teresa Francois
Location: Campbell C Course No: 350005 Fee: $79
Literature/Creative Writing
Story Time in the Kitchen
Ages 6-8, One session
Saturday, March 1, 1:00-3:00 pm
Enjoy this interactive story time while expressing your skills in the kitchen. Stir up a batch of creative, edible treats inspired by some of the best stories you’ve read like “Gingerbread Baby” and “If You Give a Moose a Muffin.”
Instructor: Teresa Francois
Location: Campbell C Course No: 360012 Fee: $39
Recreation/Sports
Pee Wee Rock Climbing
Ages 7-9,Three Sessions
Saturdays, April12-26, 3:00-4:30 pm
Calling all young climbers! Come and have a great introduction to rock climbing at the University’s indoor rock wall.Take your climbing skills to the top. NOTE: All equipment provided.
Instructor: Chris Johnson
Location: SOU Rock Wall Course No: 370024 Fee: $59
Beginning/Intermediate Golf
Ages 8-12
Spring is a great time to hit the tees. Join in these fun classes designed for beginning and intermediate players. Practice your swing as well as etiquette and rules. Start learning how to play like your golf heroes whether it’s Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie or Jason Allred! NOTE: All equipment is included in the class fee.
Instructors: Marla Corbin at Bear Creek Golf Course and Rick Stinchcomb at Oak Knoll Golf Course.
Course No: 370003 Fee: $69
Section 1: Four sessions, Wednesdays, April 9-30, 4:00-5:00 pm,
Oak Knoll Golf Course
Section 2: Four sessions, Mondays, May 5-June 2 (No class on 5/26),
4:00-5:00 pm, Bear Creek Golf Course
NEW! Fantastic Fly Fishing
Ages 9-Adult, Two Sessions
Learn the art of fly fishing and practice your skills at Emigrant Lake. You will be introduced to fly tying equipment, nomenclature, set up and casting, and even learn about bugs. Note: all equipment is supplied.
Instructor: Rachel Andras
Introduction: Saturday, May 17, 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Taylor 228
Field Trip: Sunday, May18, 9:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Emigrant Lake
Please bring a sack lunch for field trip
Course No: 370025 Fee: $76/Team (Max 10 people/5 teams)
NEW! Free Lacrosse Clinic!
Ages 9+, One Session
Sunday, May 4, 1:00-2:30 pm
Come join SOU’s Men’s Lacrosse team for an introduction into the exciting game of Lacrosse. While you are there you can sign-up for the upcoming youth Lacrosse class for ages 9 and up!
Instructor: Dan Snell
Location: SOU Softball Fields Course No: 370029 Fee: FREE
NEW! Let’s Play Lacrosse!
Ages 9+, Three sessions
Sundays, May 11-June 1 (No class on 5/25), 3:00-4:30 pm
Come learn the basic fundamentals of Lacrosse—the sport that combines basketball, soccer, and hockey. Learn the history, rules and object of the game while playing and getting a good workout. If you’re big or small come ready to play the hottest sport going. NOTE: All participants will need to bring a mouth guard. All other equipment is provided.
Instructor: Dan Snell
Location: SOU Softball Fields Course No: 370028 Fee: $59
On Guard! Ready, Fence!
Ages 9-15
Steel rings on steel—away you go into the fascinating world of swordplay. Safe inside a mask and jacket you will be introduced to the exciting sport of fencing. Learn the skills of “touching” (scoring on) your partner while avoiding being scored on and learn the respect, ethics and comradery involved in this sport. NOTE: All equipment supplied.
Instructor: John McDougall
Location: Southern Oregon Fencing Center #3, Course No: 370019 Fee: $39
Section 1: One Session, Saturday, 2/2, 3:00-5:00 pm
Section 2: One Session, Saturday, 4/5, 3:00-5:00 pm
Rocks and Water
Ages 9-12, Two Sessions
Saturdays, March 8-15, 3:00-5:00 pm
Learn to climb like a pro on the University’s indoor rock wall. You will learn the basics of knot-tying, belaying techniques, climbing safety and proper rope skills. Then take your adventurous skills on the water as you learn to Kayak and do other exciting water sports at SOU’s pool.
Instructor: Chris Johnson
Location: SOU Pool and Rock Wall Course No: 370030 Fee: $49
Science/ Natural History
Pop Bottle Rocketry
Ages 6-8, Two sessions
Saturdays, March 8 and 15, 1:00-2:30 pm
Build and launch your own rocket while you explore the laws of physics. Work with the classmates to graph your results so you can determine the optimal water to air ratio, then make adjustments to your rocket to achieve a more spectacular launch.
Instructor: Dr. Ellen Siem
Location: Campbell C Course No: 380021 Fee: $39
Birds of a Feather
Ages 8-adult, One Session
Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am-noon
Learn about the birds in your backyard through fun, interactive games. Examine skins, collect and analyze field data and spend time as a family spotting our local feathered friends and you visit the Klamath Bird Observatory’s headquarters. Practice mist netting and learn what these birds are telling us about our ecosystem.
Instructor: Melissa Molzahn
Location: Campbell C Course No: 380038 Fee: $56/Team
Veterinary Medicine,
Ages 10-16, One session
Saturday, February 9, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Experience the world of veterinary medicine and learn what it takes to be a vet. You will learn the basics of animal health care including nutrition, preventing diseases with vaccines and ways to diagnose diseases in pets. You will also learn about the many treatment options for diseases and injury like surgery and medical therapy.
Instructor: Dr. Alice Sievers, DVM and her staff at Bear Creek Animal Clinic
Location: Bear Creek Animal Clinic Course No: 380007 Fee: $39
Wildlife Forensics
Ages 10-13, One Session
Saturday, March 8, 1:00-4:00 pm
Explore the world of animal forensics. Find out how investigators find a few scraps of evidence such as a drop of blood, feather, or a few bones to piece the story together. Learn about the types of prohibited animal products and the laws that protect them. You will examine confiscated contraband such as fur coats, leather hides, feathered headdresses, and carved ivory.
Instructor: Bonnie Yates
Location: Campbell A Course No: 380042 Fee: $39
Forensic Science
Ages 11-14, Three sessions
Saturdays, April 12-May 3, 1:00-3:00 pm
If you’ve enjoyed CSI then you will love this class! Take your skills to the next level as you dig a little deeper as a crime scene investigator. Learn actual forensic science techniques such as forensic anthropology, computer forensics, ballistics, drug and poison analysis, blood analysis, forensic pathology, forensic entomology, hair and fiber analysis, criminal profiling, evidence collection, and more.
Instructor: SOU Staff
Location: Campbell A Course No: 380049 Fee: $69
Strategy Games/Math/Engineering
Lego Robotics, Physics and More
Ages 9-12, Three sessions
Sundays, April 27-May 11, 1:00-3:00 pm
Explore how to build and program robots using the Lego Mindstorm Robotics Invention System. Learn how to make your robot follow your commands. Come ready for teamwork and fun.
Instructor: Cynthia Hewitt
Location: Campbell A Course No: 390007 Fee: $69
Instructor Bios
Rachel Andras is a FFF Certified Casting Instructor with over ten years of experience and is regarded as one of the most skilled female anglers in the nation.
Sophia Chu has a bachelor's in mathematics and a master's in teaching from SOU. She is currently teaching math courses at North Medford High School.
Marla Corbin has spent twelve years playing golf and six years teaching with a focus on junior golfers of all ages in Medford.
Teresa Francois has a master’s in art education from the Univ. of New Mexico and has taught in youth programs and public schools.
Orville Hector has a bachelor’s in art from SOU, is a well known local professional photographer and is the photo editor for the Ashland Daily Tidings.
Cynthia Hewitt has a bachelor’s in social ecology/child development from U.C. Irvine and has taught workshops and seminars throughout the valley.
Craig Honeycutt has a master’s in art education and is a local artist with more than twenty years teaching experience.
Shawna Huggins is a trained and certified scorer for the new SAT writing section and has over twenty years of teaching experience.
Chris Johnson has an associates degree in Photography, is an avid outdoor enthusiast and is a river guide for Kokopelli River Center in Ashland.
Jan Lippen-Holtz has a bachelor’s degree from Berkeley and is a consultant for College Planning Consultants and has been an educator for 25 years.
Robert Luaders is an SOU graduate and a energetic computer guru who blends technology with the artistry of life. He is an award-winning vocalist, film composer, and songwriter
John McDougall is all-star fencer who trained with world-class masters.
Melissa Molzahn is an AmeriCorps Education Specialist for Klamath Bird Observatory and was a naturalist educator for the National Park Service.
Dr. Ellen Siem is an Assistant Professor of Physics at SOU. She has a BS from Northwestern University and a PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dr. Alice Sievers has a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University, and currently owns and practices at Bear Creek Animal Clinic.
Dan Snell is a senior at SOU majoring in economics and is a Defensive All-American on SOU’s Lacrosse Team.
Rick Stinchcomb has been a teaching pro for fourteen years and has taught for eleven years at Eugene’s Fiddlers Green and recently relocated to Ashland.
Jenny Welburn has a BA in English and a master's degree in education from Lewis and Clark College. She is currently teaching English at South Medford High School.
Bonnie Yates has been a forensic scientist at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Lab for 14 years. She was also a zoo archaeologist and a specialized scientist devoted to interpreting bones from the Ice Age to old pioneer days. She has a M.S. in Environmental Resources and Archaeozoology from the University of North Texas.
PRE-COLLEGE YOUTH PROGRAMS Class Locations
In Ashland:
Oak Knoll Golf Course: 3070 Hwy 66
Bear Creek Animal Clinic: 1955 Ashland Street
Emigrant Lake: 5350 Hwy 66
Southern Oregon Fencing Center: 1090 Benson Way #3
SOU Ashland Campus:
Campbell/SOLIR Youth Programs Center: 655 Frances Lane (behind Starbucks)
Computing Services Center: Between Taylor and Central Hall
Hannon Library: Off Indiana Street
Marion Ady: Center for Visual Arts
McNeal Pavilion/Rock Wall/Pool: Webster Street
Science Building: Next to Hannon Library
Softball Fields: Wightman and Iowa Streets
Taylor Hall: Behind Stevenson Union on University Way
In Medford:
Bear Creek Golf Course (BCGC): 2355 S Pacific Hwy.
SOU Medford Campus: 229 N Bartlett Street
South Medford High School (SMHS): 815 S. Oakdale Avenue
