Through a grant provided to Kirkwood Community College, transportation options are available for students enrolled in the Jones County school system (Anamosa, Midland, Monticello and Olin). More information is provided on the attached registration form. In addition, MANY FULL SCHOLARSHIPS are available which will also cover material fees. Details are on the Registration Form.

Kirkwood for Kids is a fun and educational experience open to participants in 1st-8th grades that is designed to keep students engaged in learning and exposed to new academic possibilities. As you plan your summer schedule consider this four-day “college-like” opportunity designed for all learners! Don’t be left out...our dynamic instructors will engage students in hands-on learning activities filled with exciting adventures.

1st-4th Graders (grade in 2016-2017 school year) $85 tuition (this includes all material fees) There are five courses to choose from, and students are asked to rank their choices. Ultimately, they will be placed in three different classes, which will meet one hour each day for the four-day session.

Registration deadline is Thursday, June 1st. *Offerings for 5th—8th grades are listed on a separate brochure.

1. Review the course information below and on the reverse side of this sheet. 2. Complete the attached Kirkwood for Kids registration form by June 1st. 3. Mail or drop off the registration form with payment to: Kirkwood Community College Jones County Regional Center 220 Welter Drive Monticello, IA 52310 If paying by credit card, you can also complete your registration by phone. Call 319-465-2302 between 8:00am and 5:00pm any weekday. Enrollment confirmation and more detailed information will be emailed to you approximately two weeks before the start of Kirkwood for Kids.

We would like to thank the ISU Extension Office for their collaboration and offering materials for some of these classes!

Cultural Excursion

Grab your passport and come on a 4 day excursion! You will “visit” four countries in four days! Bonjour! In this fun and inter-active session you'll learn survival French phrases and elements of the French culture. You may even get to eat some French crepes! Inst: Morales Güten Tag! Visit Germany and learn some German words and phrases, taste some delicious choco-late, and see how Germany has influ-enced American culture! Inst: Luet-kemeier Hola! On this day you will learn basic Spanish phrases, some traditional games from Spain and Mexico, and tour Mexico and a typical school in the country. Inst: Medina Namasthae! It is quite impos-sible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere on earth does humanity present itself in such a creative burst of cultures, religion, food, and lan-guages! Today's session will include music, food, mendhi (henna tattoos),

games, and activities. Inst: Parekh

Please and Thank You Come join in the fun and learn how to make creative healthy snacks, as well as how to use proper etiquette, including which piece of silverware to use and when. “Please” and “thank you” are just the beginning of good manners taught in this class. Have fun cooking, eating, and learn-ing! Inst: Goldsmith

Dash and Dot Learn 21st Century coding skills while

bringing robot friends, Dash and Dot, to

life! Use a tablet to program your robot to

move, dance, light up, make sounds, avoid

obstacles, and even react to your voice!

Inst: Wallerich

Geocaching Geocaching is the international “Hide and Seek” game of hidden treas-ures! Feel like a modern day pirate as you find hidden treasures using a GPS unit. We will put together a puzzle using the hidden treasures you find outside Kirkwood! Inst: Fasnacht

Yoga Turn your body into a dog, cat, tree, cobra, cow, and chair! Yoga is a fun way to enhance flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Also, learning yoga at a young age can help with concentra-tion, as well as a finding a natural way of how to calm and relax one’s mind and body in a stressful world. Inst: Dietiker

Piano Mania! Let’s learn to play the piano! Join us as we learn the difference between black and white keys, sounds and play some simple tunes on the piano. May-be you’ll become the next Beethoven! Inst: Smith

Discovering Wildlife Biology Become a scientist for a week as you learn how to use animal tracks and signs to discover what animals live in your own backyard. Make your own Plaster of Paris track to take home. Find out how scien-tists use animal mark/recapture studies to learn about animal pop-ulations and participate in a mock mark/recapture study. Learn about bird behavior and go on a bird behavior hunt. Find out what a “bioblitz” is and help complete one at the Jones Regional Kirk-wood Campus. Inst: Olson

Making Math Fun Join classmates as we create every-day situations that make math fun! In this class you will brush up on basic math in a fun way, like playing games, cooking, and baking! *Students may be handling food items processed in facilities that also handle peanuts, eggs and tree nuts. Inst: Dohrmann

Spanish for Kids ¡ Hola Amigos! Come join the fun and learn the Spanish language. Ex-plore the basics of Spanish by learning numbers, colors, and phrases. We will also play fun games and learn about Hispanic cultures and traditions. Inst: Keltner

Techno Kids Do you like to use the computer? Do you enjoy searching the internet and using fun apps? Throughout this week students will practice their keyboard-ing skills, use internet search engines to look for cool websites, learn about downloading pictures and music and have fun with iPad learning apps. Inst: Hansen

Jones County Regional Center 220 Welter Drive

Monticello, IA 52310 319-465-2302

Kirkwood for Kids Registration Form Please complete a separate form for each student

Student Name:_____________________________________________ Gender : M F Date of Birth:____________________ Grade during 2016-2017 School Year:________ What school does the student attend:_____________________________________________ How will student arrive at JREC? _______Drop off by parent/guardian _______District Transportation (Pick up/Drop Off Locations. Please indicate option below) ____Monticello Middle School ____Anamosa Strawberry Hill ____Olin Elementary ____Wyoming-Midland MS/HS ____Oxford Junction Elementary

(Transportation details will be emailed with registration confirmation two weeks before camp start date)

Parent Contact Information:

Parent Name(s):____________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Parent Address:____________________________City_____________ State____ Zip________ Email:____________________________________________________

Grades 1-4: Please number your class selections 1-5 with 1

being your first choice. Remember you will attend three

courses. Some courses have limited seats.

Courses for Students in 3rd and 4th grades

_____ Please and Thank You _____ Yoga _____ Cultural Excursion _____ Dash and Dot _____ Geocaching

Courses Available for

5th-8th graders

_____ Intro to Machine Sewing

_____ Programming Apps for Android

_____ Crime Scene Investigators

_____ Introduction to Welding Art

(Rank Order of Preferences for Weld-

ing)

___Mon. ___Tues. ___Wed. ___Thus.

Grades 5-8: You will attend one course.

Indicate your first choice and second

choice.

We will do our best to accommodate students’ first choices. However, courses are subject to availability. Courses may be limited or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

We will do our best to accommodate students’ first choices. However, courses are subject to availability. Courses may be limited or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.

Tuesday, June 20—Friday, June 23, 2017

9am—Noon

Courses for students in 1st and 2nd grades

_____ Making Math Fun _____ Piano Mania! _____ Discovering Wildlife Biology _____ Spanish for Kids _____ Techno Kids

Payment

______ I have enclosed a check for the registration payment. ______ Please charge my card: ____ MasterCard ____ Visa ____ Discover Card #________________________________ Expiration Date:________ Name on card:_______________________________________________ 3-4 digit CID code on back of card:______________

Registration deadline is Thursday, June 1st.

Courses are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. Registration is complete when payment is received. Course registration is refundable prior to the camp start date.

Drop off or mail registration forms with payment to: Kirkwood Jones County Regional Center

220 Welter Drive Monticello, IA 52310

We are located on the NE corner of Hwy 151 and Business 151. Please call 319-465-2302 if you need assistance.

Scholarship Assistance Request

Please accept my signature below as request for Scholarship Assistance. My signature also indicates my consent to release portions of my son/daughter’s elementary and/or middle school record as follows. I understand that this is not a guarantee of scholarship but merely a request. My child may qualify for assis-tance in this area: ___Free & Reduced Meal Program Child Name: ________________________ School Name: ______________________ Current Grade: _____ Records to be released to: Kirkwood Jones County Regional Center 220 Welter Drive, Monticello IA 52310

Signature: ________________________________ Printed Name:_______________________________

Date: ___________________________________ Phone Number: ______________________________

Parent Address: _______________________________________________________________________

* Scholarships are limited and available on a first-come first-served.