Cuesta College Community Programs
(Bldg 4700, San Luis Obispo
Cuesta College Campus on Hwy 1)
PO Box 8106, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8106
Phone: (805) 546-3132; Fax: (805) 546-3107
Summer 2010
San Luis Obispo Cuesta College Campus
College for Kids
Registration NOT accepted by phone
because we need
the signed parental consent form on file
Course Descriptions
(Click on highlighted
instructor names to read their biography)
HOME ROOM
Home
Room
(Grades 5/9) - (1 hr or 2.5 hrs)
Staff:
Kandace Carmichael
Room 4710
(Sessions I & II,
7:30-8:20am or 3-5:30pm)
These Home Room classes
are available for parents who need
to drop their children off before 8:30am or pick them up
after 3pm. In a structured, supervised environment,
students can read books, do crafts, play games or cards,
watch movies, do homework, or just hang out with friends.
Pay by the 3 week session or by the hour.
Fee: $25 Morning per Session; $75 Evening per Session;
or $3 per hour
ART
Art
Exploration (Grades 5/6 & 7/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Margaret
Archuleta
Room 4710
(Sessions I
& II, 9:30-10:20am & 10:30-11:20am)
Learn important visual techniques and drawing “tricks” while
exploring a variety of media, including painting and various art
materials. Develop artistic talent through a variety of assignments that
include shading, color and perspective. This hands-on course is fun,
creative and a little challenging but can get messy, so please
dress appropriately.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Be
a Heroic Author/Illustrator!
Storytelling Using Words & Pictures (Grades 5/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Barbara Hoffman
Room
4720
(Session I Only, 1-1:50pm)
Do you love Captain Underpants?
Spiderman? Sponge Bob? The Powerpuff Girls? Develop your own
heroes and tell their stories with words and pictures! In this
workshop you will learn everything you need to know to write and
illustrate the world’s best comic or storybook about a character
you invent! Each participant will develop a short publication
that tells a story integrating graphics and text. Individual
workshop sessions will include analyses of various examples of
storytelling using words and pictures, character development,
illustration tools and techniques, developing the story, and, of
course, writing and illustrating.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Color, Design & Painting Intro (Grades 5/6 & 7/9)
-
(1 hr)
Cancelled
Instructor:
Adrienne Allebe
Room
7106
(Sessions I
& II, 10:30-11:20am & 11:30am-12:20pm)
This class provides an introduction to composition, color and
acrylic painting. Explore basic design concepts, color theory and painting
techniques through a variety of subjects from imagination as well as from
life. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of artists and ideas from
different time periods. All skill levels welcome.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Drawing from Life (Grades 5/6 & 7/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Adrienne Allebe
Room
7106
(Sessions I
& II, 8:30-9:20am)
This class
introduces the basic materials and techniques of
drawing. Students will learn how to draw what they
see. Subject matter will include both three-dimensional
objects (still-lifes) and photographs. The basic visual
elements of line, shape, value, texture and color will be
explored through pencil, charcoal, pen and ink wash. In
addition, students will learn about positive and negative
space, proportion, perspective and light logic. These
elements will be presented in an art-historical context with
emphasis on learning how to use a variety of materials and
techniques.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Model
Making & Poster Design (Grades 5/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Barbara Hoffman
Room
4720
(Session I Only, 2-2:50pm)
Design and build three-dimensional
models. Students will learn to work with a variety of media to
create and build models and maps. In addition, they will learn
how to copy and enlarge maps and pictures by hand, and design
and make visually interesting posters. In addition to a $10
materials fee, we will happily accept contributions of
newspaper, magazines, and Styrofoam to be used in model making.
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
COMPUTERS
Digital Imaging
(Grades 5/9) - (1
hr)
Instructor:
Heather Burchmore
Room
4740 (Sessions I & II,
10:30-11:20am)
Class covers
digital cameras, scanners and camcorders. Students will learn how to
manipulate and edit photos using PhotoShop, Word, and
Microsoft Publisher. Bring in photos
from home to enlarge or make smaller using the scanner.
Bring in photos
from home to enlarge or make smaller using the scanner. Make a personal
photo album upon completion of class.
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
Office
2003 (Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Heather Burchmore
Room
4740 (Sessions
I & II, 11:30am-12:20pm)
Learn different aspects of the Office Professional
package using Word, PowerPoint, and MS Publisher. This
fun class will give
students the preparative edge through the creation of brochures,
greeting cards, calendars and documents. They will
complete a PowerPoint presentation to show to family and friends.
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
Web Page Design
(Grades 5/9)
-
(2 hrs)
Instructor:
Heather Burchmore
Room
4740 (Sessions
I & II, 8:30-10:20am)
Students will design their own Web page using MS Word and
Dream Weaver MX. They will learn how to insert graphics, create banners and
links to their favorite sites.
Suggestion: Take Digital Imaging
simultaneously with Web Page Design.
Fee: $150 + $10 materials fee = $160
COOKING & NUTRITION
Cake
Decorating
(Grades 5/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Karen Poland
Room 4750 (Sessions I
9:30-10:20am; I & II 11:30am-12:20pm)
This class is for people who want to
learn how to make frosting and then make flowers, stars and fancy
writing. Class includes decorating cakes, cookies and cupcakes.
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
Cooking
Fundamentals (Grades 5/9) - (2
hrs)
Instructor:
Heather Burchmore
Room 4750 (Sessions I & II,
1-2:50pm)
This "hands-on" class is an introduction to baking basic breads, preparing
simple after school snacks and delicious desserts.
Dress
appropriately for cooking projects or send apron, t-shirt, etc to cover
clothes.
Fee: $150 + $45 materials fee =
$195
Nutrition
(Grades 5/6 & 7/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Julie Andrews-Scott
Room 4750 (Sessions I
& II, 8:30-9:20am & 9:30-10:20am)
Good nutrition habits can offset the
national trend of 1 in 3 children are obese. This class has good and
healthy eats and treats that taste good and are good for you. Students
taste new creations and enjoy the flavor of food. Includes food
preparation, health value of ingredients, sharing of recipes and dishes,
as well as guest presentations by local chefs.
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
FASHION
Fashion
Design Camp
(Grades 5/6 & 5/9) - (2 hrs)
Instructor:
Rhonda
McBride
Room 4730
(Session I only, 10:30-12:20pm & 1-2:50pm)
Fashion
Design Camp is better than ever! Learn how to create a summer clothing
collection of cool t-shirts, shorts, skirts, and a tote to match! We
will use re-cycled tees, jeans, fun fabrics, paints, and trims to create
your "new" look! Be a "Design Star" and model your creations at our
class party. Both sewing and fashion drawing techniques will be taught
in this very creative and "hands-on" class! Take everything home in your
"personalized" storage box. Taught by a professional fashion designer
and instructor for the accredited Fashion Design and Merchandising
program at Cuesta Community College ; using techniques taught in Fashion
Illustration and Fashion Design courses.
Bring a t-shirt, a pair of old jeans, and one yard of fabric.
Fee: $150 + $10 materials fee = $160
Interior Design
Camp
(Grades 5/6 &
7/9) - (2 hrs)
Instructor:
Rhonda
McBride
Room 4730
(Session II
only, 10:30-12:20pm & 1-2:50pm)
Learn
fun , creative methods to make accessories for your personal "Space"!
Choose a "theme" for your own Designer room; and learn both
drawing and sewing skills to make your look a reality!
Projects making designer pillows, fabric covered bulletin boards,
frames, and even a patchwork "stuff" bag! Take everything home in your
own personalized storage box! Create your own designs using
fabrics, paints, trims, wallpapers, and tiles! Present your projects on
a professional interior design display board! Taught by an Instructor
for "Rendering and Rapid Visualization for Interior Design, in the
accredited Interior Design Program at Cuesta College.
Bring 2 yards of fabric,
or one yard of 2 different fabrics.
Fee: $150 + $10 materials fee = $160
LANGUAGES
American
Sign Language I
(Grades 5/9 & 7/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Heather Palandoken
Room
4760 (Sessions
I &
II, 1-1:50pm & 2-2:50pm)
American Sign Language (ASL) is the
third most-used language in the United States. In this class students
will learn basic conversational vocabulary and grammar (i.e. asking and
answering questions), as well as finger spelling and numbers. Students
will learn about the Deaf Community, play games and establish a
foundation to continue building on these newly learned skills.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
American
Sign Language II
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Cancelled
Instructor:
Heather Palandoken
Room
4760 (Session
II Only, 2-2:50pm)
Prerequisite:
American Sign Language I
Students will continue to build on
basic conversational vocabulary, grammar, finger spelling, numbers and
culture knowledge in a fund and engaging way.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Beginning Chinese
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr) -
Cancelled
Instructor:
Susan Goya
Room
4117 (Sessions
I & II, 1-1:50pm & 2-2:50pm)
Learn about one of the most fascinating
cultures in the world and gain proficiency in basic conversation.
Learn vocabulary and build communication
skills through participation in a variety of lively activities. No
previous Chinese required.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Beginning Italian
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Domenico Maceri
Room
4760 (Session
II
only, 9:30-10:20am)
Learn practical words and phrases
useful for a trip to Italy and as a basis for further study of Italian.
Italian culture, geography, history and cuisine will be explored.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Beginning Japanese
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr) -
Cancelled
Instructor:
Susan Goya
Room
4117
(Sessions I & II, 1-1:50pm & 2-2:50pm)
Learn about one of the
most fascinating cultures in the world and gain proficiency in basic
conversation. Learn vocabulary and build
communication skills through participation in a variety of lively
activities. No previous Japanese required.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Beginning Spanish
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Erin Bryan
Room 4117
(Session I only, 9:30-10:20am & 10:30-11:20am)
This class is designed
to have fun while learning Spanish. Basic conversational
Spanish skills, games, activities, and interactive exercises
will be incorporated to help students gain confidence while
enjoying themselves.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
MUSIC
Glee Club
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Colleen Wall
Room
7104 (Sessions
I &
II, 10:30-11:20am)
The CFK Glee Club will
provide students with an opportunity to learn good fundamental vocal
skills and basic musicianship…while having a great time! The class will
focus on preparing a short musical presentation for parents to see when
the session concludes. The presentation will include singing,
choreography and some drama. Parents, you will be amazed to see what
students can learn in such a short time!
Fee: $75 + $10 materials fee = $85
PHYSICAL
ED ACTIVITIES
(Coed)
Intro
to Karate
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Cancelled
Instructor:
Larry Rhodes
Dance Room 1105
(Sessions
I & II, 10:30-11:20am &
11:30am-12:20pm)
Learn the fundamentals of karate in
this introduction to the traditional Japanese system of Koei-Kan
Karate-Do. Students will learn basic blocks, punches, and kicks;
discover grace in movement by learning simple kata, or forms; and will
develop conditioning and coordination while practicing these techniques.
The class will also devote time to self-defense skills, and will include
a weapons and throwing demonstration.
A class
uniform (keikogi) is optional and can be purchased from the instructor
on the first day of class for $20.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Non-Traditional
Games & Field Sports
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Brian
Locher
Track (Sessions I & II, 11:30am-12:20pm)
Students will focus on cooperative games that provide an alternative and
exciting experience from traditional sports. Many activities will focus on
communication, cooperation, team building, trust and group challenges.
Students must be willing to break from tradition, expand their limits and
try new things.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Soccer
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Brian Locher
Soccer Field
(Sessions I & II, 9:30-10:20am)
Students will focus on basic skill development, strategies, game rules,
positions and fun cooperative activities. Shin guards are required.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Swim Fitness
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Terra Lucio
(Session I) &
Rachel Ward
(Session II)
Deep End of the Pool (Sessions I & II, 1-1:50pm & 2-2:50pm)
Experience new and fun ways to exercise in the pool. Guided techniques
of aqua aerobics designed to increase conditioning will be provided in the
one or two hour class. Youth participating in this activity must
be a level 4 swimmer or above and confident in deep water.
Must be able to swim the length of the large pool demonstrating
front crawl with side breathing. Children
can sign up for more than one class. This class meets in the
deep
end of the main pool.
Pool Closures are possible. Although we try to avoid this, because of
the tight schedule, make-ups are not possible. Your class fee reflects
this possibility. No refunds for pool closures
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Track & Field
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructors:
Brian Locher
Track
(Sessions I & II, 8:30-9:20am)
Run the super
mile. Sprint the 40 yard dash. Long jump into a sand pit and
softball throw your farthest. Students will develop their
athletic ability in a variety of track and field events
while also testing their natural talents. Join this modern
and exiting class intended to help build cooperation and
critical thinking skills while also creating a healthy forum
for fun competition.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Volleyball
(Grades 5/9)
-
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Brian Locher
Sand Volleyball Courts (Sessions I
& II, 10:30-11:20am)
This outdoor class is provided on sand
courts. Instruction includes basic skill development, strategies, game
rules and fun cooperative activities.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
READING,
WRITING & THINKING (PHILOSOPHY)
Argument
101.5
(Grades 6/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
AnnE
Lorenzen
Room 4118
(Session I only, 9:30-10:20am & 10:30-11:20am)
This class is for previous
Argument 101 attendees and for first timers who are in want to learn how
to "argue" with parents and/or other authority figures in their lives
without the risks of grounding, being sent to one's room, etc. Bring
your top issues to be resolved and we will work on acquiring some real,
practical, and logical negotiating skills. Tons of fun if previous
years' attendees are to be believed!
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Creative Writing
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Margaret
Archuleta
Room 4710 (Sessions
I & II, 11:30am-12:20pm)
Students will enjoy creating, improving and sharing many story line
ideas and forums. This creative and imaginative writing course will
emphasize correct grammar and techniques for devising story line and plot
development.
The class concentrates on developing the student's creative outlet
through correct sentence structure and a weekly short story.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Harry Potter
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Cancelled
Instructor:
AnnE
Lorenzen
Room 4118
(Session
I only, 8:30-9:20pm)
This is the 10th Anniversary class
for our Potter fans!" If you have read the books and are
looking forward to the next movie(s), and if you are pretty
sure that you know all there is to know, then this class is
for you! The most die-hard fans will enjoy, be entertained
by, and discover new elements to the beloved Harry Potter
series. Rick Riordan may tell a good story but Percy Jackson
is no Harry Potter and we'll talk about THAT, too. To
truly get the most from this class, students are encouraged
strongly to read the books--at least three or four--before
the class. Not required but suggested.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
It's Showtime
(Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Julie Andrews-Scott
Room
4760 (Sessions I & II,
10:30-11:20am & 11:30am-12:20pm)
Creating a critical eye for film makes
going to the movies an exciting, educational experience.
Students will learn what makes the story work, how contrasts
are used to keep the audience interested and how feelings
are manipulated. Healthy snack ideas
will be included for those families doing “movie night” at
home.
Films to be reviewed:
To Be Announced
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Magazine
Publisher (Grades 5/9) - (1 hr)
Instructor:
Barbara Hoffman
Room
4720
(Session II
Only, 2-2:50pm)
Students will plan, develop,
write, photograph, and put together a class magazine.
They’ll decide the magazine genre and format, fix the
timeline and schedules, create the content, plan and produce
the illustrations/photos, and put it all together. Class
sessions may include mini-lessons on story construction,
brainstorming, writing techniques, revision and editing, and
writing in groups..
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Mr.
Tolkien & Mr. Lewis
(7/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
AnnE
Lorenzen
Room
4118 (Session
I only, 11:30am-12:20pm)
How a World War and a deep friendship
contributed to the amazing stories of MiddleEarth and Narnia.
This class is for those students who have read The Lord of
the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia--or have at
least listened to the audio books (parental reading
counts, too). Students who have experienced AnnE's Harry
Potter classes would enjoy this new offering.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Thrill
Writing! Adventure, Horror & Mystery Writing
Instructor:
Barbara Hoffman (Grades 5/9) - (1 hr)
Room
4720
(Session II
Only, 1-1:50pm)
Learn to thrill, mystify, and
scare your readers just like your favorite authors do! Grab
your readers’ attention with your very first words and
inspire them to keep turning the pages to find out what
happens next! Students will explore the elements of writing
by writing their own adventure, horror, and mystery tales.
They may write in a variety of genres including short
stories, plays, poetry, chapter books, even novels. Daily
sessions may include mini-lessons on story construction,
brainstorming, writing techniques, revision and editing, and
uninterrupted writing time. Peer editing and instructor
editing will both be applied. The process of writing is
the focus of the class – not the mechanics of writing.
The culmination of the class will be the publication of
collected work in a literary magazine that the students will
title, illustrate, and bind themselves.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
SCIENCE &
MATH
Astronomy & Mythology (Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Karen Poland
Room
4750 (Sessions I
& II,
10:30-11:20am)
In this class students will learn
our solar system and beyond in week 1; study Native American
Constellations and mythology with a focus on stories of our local
tribe-the Chumash in week 2; and, finish with Greek Constellations and
mythology.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
Exploring Life on Planet
Earth (Grades 5/9) -
(1 hr)
Instructor:
Karen Poland
Room
4710 (Sessions I
& II,
1-1:50pm)
Around the world in three weeks!
Students will learn about marine mammals, fish, kelp, and squid
dissections in week 1; study native animals to the Central Coast such as
birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects in week 2; and, finish in the
last week exploring soil, geology, soil science and communities.
Fee: $75 + $5 materials fee = $80
SHOP
Basic
Woodworking I
(Grades 5/9)
- (2 hrs)
Instructor:
Helen Zanoli
Room 4602 (Sessions I
& II, 8:30-10:20am & 10:30am-12:20pm)
This class will present the application
of power and hand tools to the mills and cabinet trade and is designed
to accommodate all levels of experience. Students will also examine
types of woods, deal with methods of fastening, types of joints and will
emphasize general power tools such as table saw, sander, chop saw and
planer. Safety is taught and re-emphasized daily and techniques will be
developed so safety becomes second nature.
Fee: $150 + $45 materials fee =
$195
Basic
Woodworking II
(Grades 5/9) - (2 hrs)
Cancelled
Instructor:
Helen Zanoli
Room 4602 (Sessions I
& II, 1-2:50pm)
This class allows students who have
taken Basic Woodworking I more time using power and hand tools to the
mills and cabinet trade while making different projects. Safety will
continue to be taught and re-emphasized daily and techniques will be
developed so safety becomes second nature
Fee: $150 + $45 materials fee =
$195
Welding,
Beginning
(Grades 7/9)
- (2 hrs)
Room 4209
Cancelled
Instructors:
Rob Thoresen
(Session 1) &
Tim Fay (Session II)
(Session I, 8:30-10:20am & 10:30am-12:20pm;
Session II, 8:30-9:20 am)
Weld steel with an electric arc that is 10,000 degrees hot! This class
provides students with an opportunity to practice and develop skills in
short arc welding of sheet steels. Topics include safety, physics of
welding and metalworking. Personal safety glasses, welding gloves and
supplies included. Dress code for safety: long pants (can change at shop),
long sleeve shirt and enclosed shoes (tennis shoes OK - no sandals).
Mandatory attendance
first day of class due to safety issues.
Fee: $150 + $45 materials fee =
$195
Welding,
Advanced
(7/9) - (2 hrs)
Cancelled
Instructor:
Tim Fay
Room 4209
(Session II only, 10:30am-12:20pm)
Pick up where you left off in welding and explore more
welding processes. Explore stick welding and oxy-fuel processes. Design
and build a windmill using your creativity with sheet metal and plate
steel. Mandatory attendance first day of class due to safety issues.
Dress code for safety: long pants (can change at shop), long sleeve shirt,
and enclosed shoes (tennis shoes OK - no sandals).
**Prerequisite: Welding.
Fee: $150 + $45 materials fee =
$195
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