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Unless otherwise indicated, each class is
3 hours (9-12 or 1-4) Monday through Friday
Amateur Archaeology (rising grades 6-8)
Have you ever wondered what happened in your backyard or at a
nearby park before you lived here? What animals roamed the area
1,000 years ago? What did the people do who lived here 100 years
ago? This course will give you an opportunity to explore the
prehistory and history of the Shenandoah Valley as you learn how to
“dig”, and work with artifacts. Students will have the opportunity
to “dig” at an Augusta County site.
Art and Nature (rising grades 2-4)
Come to this class to enjoy and learn more about some favorite
outdoor hobbies. You will get a chance to sketch, waterpaint, and do
some hand-spinning and natural dyeing of yarn before weaving it with
nature items. You will also get to dry flowers, make bookmarks,
sunprints, and rubbings. For inspiration and ideas, you will read
stories and use microscopes and hand lenses to look for artistic
themes.
Building a Computer (rising grades 6-8)
Have you ever wondered what is in a computer and how it works?
Here is your chance to find out. In this course students will build
a computer from the ground up. Participants will get to explore how
to build the perfect machine and examine the different parts.
Introduction to CAD (rising grades 6-8)
What is CAD? Learn how industries around the world create
blueprints/drawings to build your house, design a car, or even
design a rollercoaster. You will be able to turn your most creative
thought into a professional blueprint/drawing by using
computer-aided design.
Civil War Adventures (rising grades 5-8)
Did you know that right here in this area Civil War battles were
fought at Harrisonburg, Cross Keys, and Port Republic on June 6-9,
1862? Maps, models, and daily interpretative fleld trips providing
walks upon these battleflelds will be used to enhance each student’s
understanding of these battles. The significance of Brown’s Gap to
General Stonewall Jackson’s strategy will also be explored.
Introduction to Cheerleading (rising grades
2-4 or 5-8)
Students in this workshop will learn the basics of cheerleading,
including cheers, sideline chants, basic stunting, and dance
choreography. Most importantly, students will discover the
importance of teamwork - how to work and perform as a unified group.
Parents and guests are welcome to see what the group has learned at
the end of the last class session. Please wear comfortable clothing
(with long hair tied back out of your face), sneakers, bring a water
bottle, and be prepared to show your spirit!
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Clay Workshop (rising grades 3-5)
The bountiful treasure of the earth gave way to the art of clay.
Students will enjoy creating pottery using the Navajo design and
method of the coil pot. Whimsical creatures will emerge from clay to
tell stories of fantastic adventures. Mask-making will highlight the
clay experience. All clay works will be on exhibit on the last day
of the workshop.
Computer Gaming (rising grades 5-8)
If you enjoy playing computer games, then you will really love
this course. During the week you will learn new skills related to
topics such as creating maps, images, characters, and tools in this
hands-on, fun-filled gaming course.
Dance Team Workshop (rising grades 5-8)
Students in this workshop will be given the opportunity to
increase their dance skills as they pertain to a dance team. They
will become more comfortable with a jazz/hip-hop style of dance,
including the newest dance techniques and moves. Students will learn
one entire routine and most importantly, practice performing as a
group. Parents and guests are welcome to see the group perform at
the end of the last class session. Please wear comfortable clothing,
bring a water bottle, and be prepared to work hard!!!
Fly Tying & Spin Cast Fishing (rising grades 4-7)
In this course you will experience tying artificial dry flies
that actually .oat, wet flies, nymphs, terrestrial insects,
hellgrammites, and minnows you will use to catch fish. You will also
experience fishing using a spin cast rod and reel with a casting
bobber to catch sunfish, crappie, and bass with the lures you tie. A
minimum of three afternoons will be spent at streams and farm ponds
actually fishing. Don’t miss this great opportunity.
An Introduction to GIS and GPS (rising grades 5-8)
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an innovative new
technology to help interpret data collected and display it visually
with digital maps. We’ll focus on building GIS skills on the
computer and exploring applications of GIS outside in different
areas of the campus environment. Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
are handheld receivers that use a network of 24 satellites to
accurately pinpoint your position on the earth. We will use these
devices outside to collect data and then download and display that
information on the computer.
How to Be an Inventor (rising grades 4-6)
Put on your thinking caps and join this class as we look at the
theory and application of creativity in a fun and different way by
becoming Learning Can Be Fun Inventors! We’ll learn the basics of
inventing as we develop the skills that make the development of a
new product possible. Then we’ll take our ideas and create gadgets,
toys, games, and designs, before sharing them with our parents and
friends at the end of the week.
Irish Step Dancing (rising grades 5-8)
Irish Step-Dance is a fun, energetic, and high-impact traditional
dance form that recently has been undergoing exciting growth and
popularity in our area. Beginning students will learn the basic
movements for social ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) dancing, figure
dancing, and some beginner solo steps. We will also discuss the
history and setting of Irish music and dance and its current
position in our culture. Students should wear comfortable clothes
and flexible sneakers or dance shoes. Please, no tap shoes. Dancers
with lower leg or spine injuries are discouraged from taking this
workshop without directly consulting the instructor due to the
intensity and length of the classes.
Beginning Karate (rising grades 2-4 or 5-8)
Come get some kicks for kids at BRCC! Students in this course
will learn the basic techniques of karate including blocks, punches,
and kicks. They will also learn about ancient Japanese culture and
experience other fun activities. The fee for this course includes a
karate uniform that each child may keep. Please give size
information when registering.
Lollipop Theater (rising grades K-2)
Our young thespians will create puppets, write scripts, sing
songs, and build a theater in this workshop. The Grand Finale will
be a puppet show performed by the students on the last day of the
workshop. All are invited to attend the performance.
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Introduction to Machining (rising grades 6-8)
Have you ever wondered how some things are made? Machining is
everywhere. From NASCAR engines to remote controlled cars. Students
will learn how a CNC (computerized numerical control) machine is
programmed to make an aluminum yo-yo, and a Chinese checker board.
Students will be able to help program the machines by engraving
their names on their own personalized projects.
Money: Where Does It All Come From?
Have you ever seen some of those coins and bills from other
countries and wondered just where they came from? Have you ever
wondered about the value of money from various countries and how it
compares in value to the US dollar? How did people buy things before
we had coins and bills? This fascinating hand-on course will explore
answers to these questions and much more. Students will create a
group Coin/Paper Money display and a personal coin or currency
collection.
Basics of Mountain Biking (rising
grades 5-7)
This course will introduce the novice cyclist to essential skills
needed to safely enjoy the many trails of the Shenandoah Valley.
Bike maintenance and training techniques will be addressed. Bikes
and helmets are required for participation in this course.
Creating Multimedia Presentations and Publications (rising
grades 5-8)
Virginia’s SOLs are encouraging students to actively incorporate
computer technology into their learning and into their reports as
early as the 4th grade. Students will be introduced to Microsoft
PowerPoint and learn how to create multimedia reports by integrating
text, graphics, sound, and video into effective, persuasive
presentations. Using MS Publisher, Word documents and Internet
resources, students will develop stories, reports, and articles.
This course will give students an opportunity to learn how to create
“cool” invitations and brochures, professional-looking reports and
newsletters, and to learn how to import text, pictures, and
graphics. The course also provides an excellent opportunity to brush
up on the Virginia SOLs for writing and research.
Native American Art (rising grades K-2)
This workshop will explore the Native Americans through art,
storytelling, music, and dance. Students will learn about different
tribes that inhabited the geographical regions of North America and
keep art journals to record their experiences. Projects will include
a totem pole, sand painting, clay pots, and the Blackfoot legend of
the Buffalo Dance. All art projects will be displayed during an art
exhibit.
Outdoor Adventure Sports Sampler (rising grades 6-8)
All day, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This daylong course will offer introductory experiences in three
of today’s most popular outdoor adventure sports: top-rope rock
climbing, caving, and kayaking. Students will participate in day
trips doing all three of these activities at least once (weather
permitting), the first three days of the course, then as a group
they will select either caving, climbing, or tubing to do at a
different activity site on the fourth day. The last day of the
course will be a lake trip to relax, paddle the kayaks, or have fun
playing on a giant inner-tube and participating in different water
and beach games. To keep this course fun for repeat participants,
each year we select different caves and climbing areas on a three
year cycle. All technical and safety equipment is provided for each
student. Students must bring a bag lunch and water bottles each day.
Course information packets will be sent to each student upon
registration.
Paint, Draw, and Be Merry (rising grades
K-2 and 3-5)
Students will experience the basics of painting and drawing
through the media of paint, charcoal, pencil, and collage.
Sketchbooks will be provided and exercises in creative thinking will
stretch the imagination. Included is a mural project in which
students will learn to work and share their creative ideas. All
artists will select their best work and will be oriented in the
method of matting in preparation for an art exhibit. So, put on your
beret, pick up a brush, and paint with us!
Pioneers and the Prairie (rising grades 2-4)
Students in this course will learn about and make the same items
that Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her “Little House” books
that have been read by millions since the 1930s. Find out what
American pioneer families experienced as they traveled across the
frontier, homesteading new territories, farming the prairie land,
and settling towns and cities.
Introduction to Robotics (rising grades 2-4
or 5-8)
Have you ever watched a robot and wondered how it works? This
summer, using electronics, you can help build real working robot
arms. You will be amazed at all the neat things you will find out in
this course.
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The Shoestring Players (rising grades 5-8)
Be part of this group of young thespians who, within a week, will
take a play from start to finish. Students will create and rehearse
a short play that will be presented on Friday for family and
friends. An emphasis will be placed on learning voice projection and
enunciation, basic movement skills, and how to expand one’s
imagination and creativity through theatrical exercises. Don’t miss
this exciting means of exploring acting and drama!
Shutterbugs & Journalists (rising grades 6-8)
Do you have a knack for writing? Are you the one who always has
the scoop? Do you love to take pictures? Come join the fun as we put
a mini-newspaper together. Having some computer skills will be
helpful.
Stream Safari (rising grades 2-4)
Have you ever wondered what those critters are that live under
rocks in streams? This course will help you learn about the small
creatures living in our local streams and the important role they
play in their environment. You will learn how clean and healthy a
stream is by discovering the living things in the stream. Weather
permitting, during three days of the week you will go on a discovery
stream safari. One day you will explore in a mountain stream,
another day in a small valley stream, and the third day in a valley
river. Don’t miss this fun learning experience!
Stuart Little & Friends (rising grades 1-3)
This fun-filled course about American Classics for children will
use hands-on activities, visuals, crafts, music, and books to
explore everyone’s favorite stories. Works featured will include the
Laura Ingalls Wilder series, the Little Bear books, Curious George
series, and E.B. White’s classics, Stuart Little and Charlotte’s
Web.
Through the 100 Acre Woods (rising grades 1-3)
Have fun with the British Classics for children as you visit the
world of Winnie the Pooh and many more childhood favorites through
games, stories, crafts, activities and demonstrations. Featured
classics will include Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, Just
So Stories, and the Beatrix Potter books.
Tom-Toms, Totem Poles and Tepees (rising grades 1-3)
Learn to dye fabric just like Native Americans did using flowers,
berries, seeds, and other natural materials - then weave it into a
wall-hanging complete with beads and feathers. Help build a totem
pole, paint with sand, learn some Indian games and songs, and spend
time in a real tepee. You’ll do this and more as we explore an
exciting part of our country’s history based on daily life
experiences of the Native American.
TV Production: From Concept to Broadcast (rising grades 5-8)
WHSV-TV3 is offering students the opportunity to script, create
and videotape their own television productions while learning how to
work real studio equipment. Each student will have the opportunity
to learn about all aspects of television production, along with some
video editing. On the last day, parents will be invited to
participate as the audience for a live student production and
receive a station tour. Each student will receive a copy of the
productions created during the course.
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Using Herbs for Hair & Skin Care (rising grades 5-8)
Herbs have been used for centuries to care for and beautify the
hair and skin. We will see, smell and use many wonderful herbs
including Lavender, Rose, Chamomile, Mint and Rosemary. Experience
many hands-on treatments; including a honey pat, facial steams,
footbaths, hair rinses, herbal shampoos and soaps. Find out what
type of skin and hair you have and which herbs and essential oils
work best for you. Come ready to have fun and experience herbs at
their finest!
Web Page Development (rising grades 5-8)
Learn how to create web pages with text, photos, digital
graphics, and links using HTML, Photoshop, and DreamWeaver software
applications. Students will learn about color, layout and animation,
as well as how to upload pages that will be seen on the web.
Cascading style sheets and JavaScript will also be covered.
What Makes Animals Tick (rising grades 5-8)
So you like animals and want to know more about them. Take this
opportunity to explore the animal world, both small and large, and
discover what makes them tick. You will get to spend time in the
lab, vet clinic, and BRCC barn learning animal care, behavior, what
makes animals sick and how to .x them. Be ready to learn lots about
the animal kingdom.
The World of Crystals (rising grades 5-8)
If you are intrigued with chemistry, you will love this course.
Students will learn about these special solids by growing crystals,
building model crystals, and exploring properties of different
crystals. This is a hands-on experience combined with scientific
discussions.
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The LCBF Grad School provides students in rising grades 9 through
12 the
opportunity to enhance their learning and to even begin some career
exploration. Students will be given a LCBF Grad School T-shirt with
their first registration.
Introduction to CAD
What is CAD? Learn how industries around the world create
blueprints/drawings to build your house, designs a car, or even
design a rollercoaster. You will be able to turn your most creative
thought into a professional blueprint/drawing by using
computer-aided design.
Beginning Cake Decorating
This course will offer the fundamentals of cake decorating. The
first 3 classes will focus on learning basic piping techniques using
these six tips: the star, round, leaf, drop flower, basket-weave and
rose. For the last class, each student will be asked to supply a
single layer 9” cake that they will then prepare and ice before
decorating using the skills learned. Fee includes all materials
necessary for beginning your cake decorating pursuits, including the
six tips mentioned, spatula, one piping bag along with disposable
bags, one cake round, a rose nail, one coupler, a cleaner for
cleaning tips, a container for supplies, and all necessary icing.
Fee includes supplies.
Building a Computer
Have you ever wondered what is in a computer and how it works?
Here is your chance to find out. In this course students will build
a computer from the ground up. Participants will get to explore how
to build the perfect machine and examine the different parts.
Dance Team Workshop
Students in this workshop will be given the opportunity to
increase their dance skills as they pertain to a dance team. They
will become more comfortable with a jazz/hip-hop style of dance,
including the newest dance techniques and moves. Students will learn
one entire routine and most importantly, practice performing as a
group. Parents and guests are welcome to see the group perform at
the end of the last class session. Please wear comfortable clothing,
bring a water bottle, and be prepared to work hard!!!
Fabulous Fun Food Cooking
In this course you will
learn how to use edible flowers that make beautiful and interesting
garnishes, and learn how to use fresh herbs to enhance
flavor. We’ll even do some vegetarian cooking and
make fantastic finger foods and tasty summer snacks. We’ll make
several dishes each day and sample all of them. Come hungry and be
ready for fun!
An Introduction to GIS and GPS
In this course, you will become acquainted with the tools,
techniques and theory of geographic information systems (GIS) and
Global Positioning Systems (GPS). You will also develop a solid
understanding of the different kinds of data that can be used with
GIS and collect data with GPS. You will create, merge, and overlay
“themes” in creating an interactive digital map to solve problems.
We will be using data and satellite images from the Shenandoah
Valley. You’ll also develop a deeper understanding of the use of GIS
in interpreting information and making decisions in different areas
of the environment.
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Intermediate Irish Step Dance (rising grades 5-12)
Irish Step-Dance is a fun, energetic, and high-impact traditional
dance form that recently has been undergoing exciting growth and
popularity in our area. Intermediate students will work on technique
and learn some exciting new steps in hardshoe and softshoe. Classes
will also discuss the history and setting of Irish music and dance
and its current position in our culture. Students should wear
comfortable clothes and flexible sneakers or any dance shoes except
tap shoes. Dancers with lower leg or spine injuries are discouraged
from taking this workshop without directly consulting the instructor
due to the intensity and length of the classes.
Recreational Kayaking Adventure Week
All day, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This daylong course will offer introductory recreational kayaking
experiences on different stretches of two or three different rivers
during the week (weather permitting). We will plan to paddle the
first two days of the course, go river tubing the third day to relax
and rest our paddling muscles, then paddle the last two days of the
course. All technical and safety equipment is provided for each
student. We will be using Keowee and Manatee kayaks which have large
open cockpits extending from the paddlers knees to the seat back. If
the boat overturns, the paddler will simply fall out. These boats
require no special training to enter, exit, or paddle. Participants
will be provided boats, paddles, life jackets, dry bags, and first
aid kit. Students must bring a bag lunch and water bottles each day.
Course information packets will be sent to each student upon
registration.
Introduction to Machining
Have you ever wondered how some things are made? Machining is
everywhere. From NASCAR engines to remote controlled cars. Students
will learn how a CNC (computerized numerical control) machine is
programmed to make an aluminum yo-yo, and a Chinese checker board.
Students will be able to help program the machines by engraving
their names on their own personalized projects.
Basics of Mountain Biking
Time will be divided between the classroom, skills courses on BRCC
campus, and trails in the mountains. Off road bike handling skills
including braking, shifting, downhill and uphill techniques will be
emphasized. You will also learn about the basics of trailside bike
repair, map orienteering, trail maintenance and general mountain
bike knowledge. Basic riding skills and helmet are required.
Outdoor Adventure Sports Sampler
All day, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This
daylong course will offer introductory experiences in three of
today’s most popular outdoor adventure sports: top-rope rock
climbing, caving, and kayaking. Students will participate in day
trips doing all three of these activities (weather permitting), the
first three days of the course, then as a group they will select
caving, climbing, or tubing to do at a different activity site on
the fourth day. The last day of the course will be a lake trip to
relax, paddle the kayaks, or have fun playing on a giant inner-tube
and participating in different water and beach games. To keep this
course fun for repeat participants, each year we select different
caves and climbing areas on a three year cycle. All technical and
safety equipment is provided for each student. Students must bring a
bag lunch and water bottles each day. Course information packets
will be sent to each student upon registration.
Introduction to Top-Rope Rock Climbing
All day, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This daylong course will offer introductory experiences going
top-rope rock climbing. Students will participate in day trips to
different climbing areas in the region. All technical and safety
equipment is provided for each student. Students must bring a bag
lunch and water bottles each day. Participants must have the
physical ability to hike one to two miles in and out of climbing
areas and ideally be comfortable climbing heights of 30 or more
feet. Course information packets will be sent to each student upon
registration.
Pre-Veterinary Technology
Take advantage of this opportunity of a lifetime to explore the
animal world, both small and large, and discover from a veterinarian
what makes them tick. You will get to spend time in the lab, vet
clinic, and BRCC barn learning animal care, behavior, what makes
animals sick and how to fix them. Be ready
to learn lots about the animal kingdom.
Web Page Development
Learn how to create web pages with text, photos, digital
graphics, and links using HTML, Photoshop, and DreamWeaver software
applications. Students will learn about color, layout and animation,
as well as how to upload pages that will be seen on the web.
Cascading style sheets and JavaScript will also be covered.
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