Pre-College/Youth Programs

Summer Youth Programs 2011

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Exciting Summer Classes for Kids Ages 6 through 16

Our Summer 2011 Programs are available for registration now.

Art
College Prep
Computers/Video/Film/Photography
Dance/Music/Theater
Recreations and Sports
Science/Strategy Games/Engineering

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ART

Animal Artworks!

Ages 6–8, July 11-15, M-F, 10:00–12:00
Let your imagination take you to the wild places where real and imaginary animals live! Your instructor will guide you as you experiment with colored pencils, ink, and pastels as you learn to draw your favorite animals and all that surrounds them.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300043 Fee: $99

Conception Art for Gaming

Ages, 11-13, August 8-12, M-F, 1:00-4:00
Harness your vivid imagination of the creatures and places that exist in the gaming world and bring them to life! Guided instruction using illustrations, demonstrations and challenges will allow you to create your unique styles and landscapes for villains and heroes alike.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: MA 102
Course No: 300065 Fee: $139

Comic, Graphic Novel and Manga Illustration

Ages 11–13, August 15-18, M–TH, 1:00–4:00 pm
Using pencils markers, watercolors, and colored pencils you will learn new ways to draw and shade your favorite characters. You will create your own designs and images, whether it’s Manga or other forms of cartooning, and learn ways to make them come alive in on the page.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 300052 Fee: $119

Passion for Fashion: Costume and Fashion Illustration

Ages 11-13, August 15-18, M-TH, 9:00-12:00
Let your imagination fly as you design fashions spanning the extremes of “Lady Gaga” to the latest haute couture, to designs that you want to wear. The instructor will guide you in learning fashion illustration techniques, including shading, color palette and apparel detail.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location:Campbell C
Course No: 300048 Fee: $119

Summer Ceramics: Curiosities in Clay

Section A: July 18-22, M-F 9:00-12:00, Ages 7-10
Section B: July 25-29, M–F, 9:00-12:00, Ages 7-10
Come take part in an intensive youth ceramics program. Discover the possibilities clay provides as you learn hand-building techniques and glaze application. Your stoneware pieces will then be fired using a low-fire electric kiln.
Instructors: Joshua Weigang and Jonathan Owen
Location: CVA Ceramics Lab
Course No: 300008 Fee: $139 per session

Summer Ceramics: Wheeling Away

Section A: July 18-22, M-F 1:00-4:00, ages 11-14
Section B: July 25-29, M–F, 1:00–4:00, ages 11-14
Engage your artistic mind to the fullest and come learn the many aspects of ceramic art! You will learn hand-building processes, clay throwing on the pottery wheel, and glaze application. Your stoneware pieces will then be fired using a low-fire electric kiln.
Instructors: Joshua Weigang and Jonathan Owen
Location: CVA Ceramics Lab
Course No: 300060 Fee: $139 per session

Smash! The Art of Evolving Sculpture

Ages 9-13, July 25-29, M-F, 9:00-noon
Discover how the artistic process challenges you to create, construct, destruct and then re-imagine your work as you explore different clay sculpting techniques in each class. Sculpted work created each day will then be smashed by you as it is filmed with stop animation to create a digital archive of your creative process. Build your artistic and take home a colorful final sculpture. You will learn basic camera technique and take home a mini DVD of your work.
Instructors: Lisa Ameijide and Samar Dawisha
Location:MA 102
Course No: 300067Fee: $139

Painting to World Music

Ages 6-8, July 25-29, M-F, 1:00-3:00
What do you get when you combine great kids with great music and some paint? Great works of art, that’s what! Join this action packed class featuring music from around the globe as you close your eyes and listen, think about colors and patterns in the music and then paint using brushes and hands. This class is a blast of creativity in motion as you paint how the music makes you feel.
Instructor: Lisa Ameijide
Location: MA 102
Course No: 300068 Fee: $99

The Art of Self Portrait

Section A: Ages 11-13, August 1-5, M-F, 1:00-4:00
Section B: Ages 11-13, August 8-12, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Reflect on who you are! Explore a variety of exciting self portrait techniques and styles as you examine the work of Pablo Picasso and create a colorful abstract self portrait. Learn to render yourself realistically as you draw from a photograph or looking into a mirror. Choose your favorite realistic self portrait and put it into a surreal dreamscape. By the end of the class you will have a series of dynamic self portraits to keep and a greater understanding of who you are!
Instructor: Tia Gardner
Location: MA 102
Course No: 300069 Fee: $139

What a Stitch!

August 8-12, M-F, 9:00 -12:00, ages 11-14
If you love color, texture, fabric and fashion, sewing is an art form you’ll want to explore. You’ll make a very cool, natural fiber drawstring backpack. Make it uniquely yours as you use contrasting fabrics, buttons, trims, and decorative stitches. In this creative sewing class, you will learn how to read a pattern, how to pin and cut out your fabric and how to stitch by hand and on the machine. You will make a collage style sampler using all the new techniques you have learned. Note: Sewing machines will be provided (1 machine for every 2 students). Please bring a medium size storage box, sewing scissors, tape measure, and straight pins to class. All other tools and materials will be provided.
Instructor: Susan Marcu
Location: Campbell E
Course: 300070 Fee: $139

Wonderful Worlds of Clay

Ages 6-8, July 25-29 M–F, 10:00am–noon
Create a fantastic imaginary world out of colorful clay. You will learn to sculpt everything from the faces and features of people, to animals, airplanes and miniature plants, flowers and furniture for your little clayworks world!
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 300061 Fee: $99

COLLEGE PREP

College Prep Institute

Ages 14–18, August 1-5, M–F, 9:00 am–noon
Come learn what getting into college is all about. This college preparation program provides you with effective test-taking strategies and test preparation skills to help you succeed on the SATs. A college essay seminar provides an opportunity for you to learn the components of an effective college admissions essay. An evening parent seminar will focus on timetables, evaluating colleges, applications, finances, and applying for scholarships.
Instructors: Jenny Welburn and a team of qualified instructors who have experience preparing students for college.
Location: TA 132
Course No: 320004 Fee: $195

COMPUTERS / VIDEO / FILM / PHOTOGRAPHY

Awesome Computer Animation

Ages 10-15, August 1-5, M-F, 10:00am-12:00pm
Introduce yourself to the Flash Animation computer program in this exciting interactive class. Learn how web developers use Flash in webpage design. Dive into the Flash environment and find out about the tools for creating animation and learn basic animation concepts.
Instructor: Otis Richardson
Location: TBA
Course No: 330026 Fee: $99

Claymation/Animation

Ages 9-13, July 18-22, M-F, 9:00 am-noon
Explore the world of object and clay animation. Using colorful modeling clay, create wild and funny, imaginary or real life characters with settings for your stories. You will be using "stop-action" animation and learn basic camera techniques and composition to help express your story visually.
Instructor: Samar Dawisha
Location: MA 102
Course No. 330008 Fee: $139

Living through the Lens: Adventures in Digital Photography

Ages 11-13, August 1-5, M-F, 1:00-4:00
Examine your world through the lens of your camera! Discover your best design and composition skills with the camera to create photos that you can use to create albums or a portfolio. Experiment with group shots, portraits, natural light, studio light and your flash in this dynamic, hands-on class. Note: all students will need to bring a working digital camera.
Instructor: Craig Honeycutt
Location: Campbell C
Course No: 330033 Fee: $139

Tech Week

Section A: Ages 11-13, August 1-5, M–F, 9:00 am–noon
Section B: Ages 11-13, August 8-12, M-F, 1:00-4:00
Technology ‘rocks’ your everyday world from iPads to mobile computing and now, augmented reality. Your personal and academic world has moved to the digital cloud where you will be trained as a digital ninja. Explore media and social networking sites while creating a Google-centric style of digital domination. Learn to defend you and your parents against the latest Hacker tools and tricks. Blend art and entertainment with technology by exploring multimedia programs to create eye-and-ear-catching photos, audio, and videos. Map your location from space and ‘geocache’ your terrestrial coordinates around SOU's campus using a GPS (Global Positioning System) as your guide.
Instructor: SOU Staff
Location: PC East
Course No: 330003 Fee: $139

Quiet on the Set…and Action!

Ages 11-14, August 15-18, M–TH, 1:00–4:00 pm
Work as a production team to create your own short film using professional production techniques. You’ll learn about scripts, props, costumes, directing, cameras and then shoot your film using digital video equipment.
Instructor: TBA
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 330020 Fee: $119

Video Game Design

Section A: Ages 11-14, July 11-15, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Section B: Ages 11-14, July 25-29, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Explore the high-tech, fast moving world of video games, design concepts and possible vocation. From Atari's Pong to the soon to be released Natal Projection XBOX 360 you will canvas the various genres and gaming platforms. Learn game development tools like GameMaker to learn basic game design elements from game flow and sprite creation to backgrounds and sound all wrapped into basic programming exercises.
Instructor: SOU Staff
Location: PC West
Course No: 330032 Fee: $99

DANCE / MUSIC / THEATRE

Conservatory for Young Theatre Artists,

Camelot Theatre Company (CTC)

Ages 7–16, August 15-19, M–F, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
This exciting camp is designed to either introduce or expand the devolping artist in the areas of improvisation, voice, acting, dance and Shakespeare. Working with professional artists, the day moves from classes to workshops to a performance of select material for an audience of family and friends.
Instructors: Livia Genise, Laura Derocher, Genevieve Andersen, Michael
Maisonneuve and Karl Iverson are all associated with the popular Camelot Theatre in Talent, Oregon.
Location: Theatre Arts Building
Course No: 340003 Fee: $239

Theatre on the Spot!

Ages12-15, July 25-29 M-F 10:00-12:00
Celebrate the art of improvisation in this class filled with laughter and theatre games all designed to help you experience the joy of creating a character or scene on the spot. You’ll gain confidence, learn teamwork, listening and narrative skills as you learn how to work on stage as actors or as audience members.
Instructor: Kyndra Laughery
Location: Campbell A
Course No: 340034 Fee: $99

Plenty to Sing About!

Ages 11-13, July 18-22, M-F, 1:00-3:00
Have you wondered how people like the stars on "Glee" or "American Idol" got their start? Chances are they had plenty of opportunities to sing in a group to gain confidence and to learn vocal and breathing techniques before striking out on their own. In this fun-filled class, you’ll explore vocal games, exercises and movement while learning energizing group songs. Every student will receive individual coaching from the instructor.
Instructor: Heather Hutton
Location:F & G Classroom
Course No: 340035 Fee: $99

RECREATION / SPORTS

Climb the Wall and Keep the Boat Afloat!

Section A: July 11-15 M-F 1:00-4:00 Ages: 11-13
Section B: July 18-22 M-F 1:00-4:00 Ages: 14-16
Heat things up this summer as you learn to climb like a pro on one of the Rogue Valley’s premier indoor rock-climbing walls. You will learn basic climbing techniques through hands-on activities, games, proper equipment use and safety skills. We’ll mix it up each day and switch to the pool to cool off with the kayaks where you’ll learn basic paddling skills and have fun keeping your boat afloat!
Instructor: Karin Burroughs
Location: McNeal Rock Wall and Pool
Course No: 370038 Fee: $139

Engarde! Pret! Fence!

Section A: August 1-5, M–F, 10:00-12:00, ages 7-10
Section B: August 8-12, M-F, 10:00-12:00, ages 11-13
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, as well as learning the respect, ethics, and camaraderie involved in this classic sport. Note: All equipment supplied.
Instructor: Dylan Shelton and Sulaiman Shelton
Location: PE 132
Course No: 370032 Fee: $99

Horsing Around

Section A: July 11-15, 10:00am-12:00, ages 7-10
Section B: July 25-28, 10:00am-12:00, ages 11-13
Section C: August 8-12, 10:00-12:00, ages 7-10
Calling all horse lovers! Learn to ride and care for your favorite animal. These sessions will be held at Hill Creek Ranch in Ashland with hands-on beginning horsemanship including horse anatomy, barn management skills, nutrition, animal care and grooming. Lots of riding too!
Instructor: Alana Greene
Location: Hill Creek Ranch
Course No: 370037 Fee $139

Serve and Swim

August 15-18, 10:00-12:00, ages 9-13
Heat up your tennis game as you practice creative drills, basic strokes, serving techniques, and match play with your teammates. After working up a sweat on the court, cool down together in the SOU pool playing water games. Note: Please bring your own racquet.
Instructor: Dana Yearsley
Location: McNeal Tennis Courts
Course No: 370039 Fee: $79

Junior Golf Institute

Ages 7-12, July 11-15, M-F, 12:00-1:00
What can be better than golf in the summer! Join in this ‘swinging’ class designed for beginning and intermediate players. Practice your swing, chip, and putt as you learn etiquette and rules. Start learning how to play like your golf heroes! Note: All equipment is included in the class fee.
Instructor: Anthony Ulloa, Centennial Golf Club Staff
Location: Centennial Golf Club, Medford
Course No: 370026 Fee: $69

Junior Tennis Institute

Ages 11-15, July 11-15, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Time to hit the courts! Join these energizing classes designed for beginning and intermediate players. You’ll build confidence on the court as you practice your strokes, serving technique and learn court etiquette and rules. Note: Please bring your own racquet.
Instructor: Dana Yearsley
Location: McNeal Tennis Courts
Course No: 370027 Fee: $99

It’s a Racquet! Tennis for Beginners

Ages, 7-10, August 8-12, 10:00-12:00
You can’t beat this step-by-step introduction to tennis to start you on your way to becoming a pro! Amaze yourself as you learn the basics of serves, volleys, backhand strokes and overheads and the footwork you’ll need to win on and off the courts! Individual instruction and teamwork will all be part of the game in this fun filled class.
Instructor: Dana Yearsley
Location: McNeal Tennis Courts Note: Please bring a racquet if you have one. Some racquets may be supplied upon request.
Course No: 370040 Fee: $99

You’re all Wet! Water Polo

Ages 11-13, July 18-22, M-F, 10:00-12:00
Have a blast as you learn the techniques and tactical moves of this fast paced water game. Whether you play as a defender, offense (utility) or goalie the quarters will fly by as you experience this classic game that was the first Olympic team sport. It is described as “a basketball game in water”. Your goal is to have fun, get wet, and score more goals than the opposing team!
Instructor: Christi Gilmore
Location: McNeal Pavilion Pool
Course No: 370041 Fee: $99

SCIENCE / STRATEGY GAMES / ENGINEERING

Camp Lego Robotics

Ages 9-13, July 25-29, M-F, 9:00-11:00
Lego Mindstorm: Where engineering meets technology. Have fun as you construct Legos all week. Work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the Lego Mindstorm equipment. You will learn mechanical and software design, problem-solving and teamwork skills and celebrate the challenge of building advanced Lego structures.
Instructor: Graham Hetland
Location: Campbell E
Course No: 380060 Fee: $99

Tracks and Trails

Ages 7-10, July 11-15, M-F, 9:00-12:00
Get outside, laugh, learn and play as you explore your environment through nature-based skills, games, stories and hands-on activities that are inspiring and empowering. Learn to identify a variety of plants, look for signs of animal tracks and trails and play tracking games. Build a shelter and learn how to camouflage it using natural materials and then craft a digging tool and some cordage to take home.
Instructor: Matthew Yaeger
Location: SC 225 and Roca Creek Riparian Area on the SOU Campus
Course No: 380068 Fee: $139

Vet Med Camp

Section A: July 18-22, M–F, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, ages 10-14
Section B: August 8-12, M–F, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, ages 10-14
Come explore the world of veterinary medicine. You will learn behavior training and the basics of the care and handling of a variety of animals. Explore the different professions in animal welfare and what it takes to become one yourself. A variety of professionals will visit the class for an “ask the expert” and activity session. You will also visit a local veterinary clinic to spend “a day in the life” of a veterinarian.
Instructor: Graham Hetland
Location: Campbell E
Course No: 380051 Fee: $99

Young Medics

Ages 11-14, July 11-15, 10:00 am-Noon
Get your hands on healthcare as you learn about the intriguing world of medicine. You will learn basic human anatomy and physiology as you learn what it’s like to be a doctor or a nurse. You will be introduced to Sim Man, a high fidelity human patient simulator and you will have the opportunity to practice with a variety of auditory simulators to gain an understanding of health assessment techniques.
Instructor: Dr. Stephanie Sideras
Location: OHSU Nursing Lab at SOU
Course No: 380059 Fee: $99