Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods  
Non-Credit, Professional Development, Fun, Online
College for Kids, Summer 2008


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Classes held at: 2601 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64158, Call 816-427-3011

  



Artistic Beginnings
ArtDo you enjoy drawing? Painting? If the answer is yes, then this class is for you! We will spend the week dabbling in different art mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and even the art of paper folding origami! The week will end with our very own art exhibit!

Instructor: Joyce Slater
Cost: $189
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 21-25
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 8-12

Capturing Elusive Ideas:
Creative Writing on the Fly

Young writers have so many characters, plots, stories, conflicts, feelings and ideas flowingWriting through them, and all too often, those ideas get away. This class will give young writers a chance to capture those wonderful words before they escape, as well as give you a chance to hone the creative process you already use. Each session will include a variety of activities, including idea-generating exercises, “instant creativity” sessions, collaborative workshops and instructor feedback. Students will need to bring pens and plenty of imagination to class!

Instructor: Mike Warren
Cost: $74
Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 7-11
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 11-14

Curtain's Up!
TheatreHave you always dreamed of performing on the stage? Come and learn the basics of stage performance, including costuming, make-up and set design. Take part in a Reader’s Theatre. We will also write and perform a short play. The week will end with a short performance for family and friends!

Instructor: Joyce Slater
Cost: $74
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 23-26
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 8-12



Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs
Do you want to run your own small business…be your own boss…have a great idea…make lots of money? These are the seeds of entrepreneurship. Using a curriculum developed specifically or youth, Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs will allow you to bring your business idea to fruition while demonstrating that entrepreneurship is a career option throughout your lifetime. You’ll learn how to determine your customer base, conduct market research, analyze your competition, design an advertising campaign and understand basic business finances. At the end of the camp, you will create a presentation to sell your idea to local business people.

Instructor: Kate Duffy
Cost: $95
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 14-18
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Ages: 12-14

Video Game Design
Have you ever wondered how a video game knows what to do when you push a certain button or click your mouse on the screen? In this class, you will learn the basics to creating your own video game, including writing rules and basic design concepts. You will take home a copy of the games created during class, as well as a copy of the software used so that you can continue adding features to your game!

Instructor: Computer Explorers
Cost: $159
Dates: Monday-Friday, July 7-11
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Ages: 9-12






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MCC-Maple Woods Community Education Department
2601 NE Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64156 ~ 816-437-3011