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Kirkwood
Learning
Camps "KICK" It All Summer Long
Posted 12 March
2010
For area young people
who want to sing it or play it, build it or invent it, race it, launch
it, game it or investigate it, Kirkwood Community College says, “Let’s
do it!”
Kirkwood will once again offer a wide range of active, engaging
learning choices for area youth in the third year of its “KICK”
Camps—the Kirkwood Interactive Camps for Kids. Dozens of different
programs are designed to build positive experiences across the spectrum
of knowledge and career possibilities. Morning and afternoon sessions
are designed to fit into busy family schedules, with morning and
afternoon choices from June through August. Some are week-long camps,
with others being two or three focused sessions.
Kirkwood Continuing Education Associate Vice President Kim Johnson
calls the camps “popular and useful” for both students and parents.
“We are pleased with the response and enthusiasm for these camps in the
past few years, with many parents telling us they looked forward to our
new choices this summer. These programs have been developed with a lot
of helpful input from area parents, educators, school leaders and the
students, too, as well as help from business and industry partners. The
kids will have a great time, and get practical ideas about quality
careers along the way,” Johnson said.
Johnson also observed that “strong parent response and feedback” has
allowed Kirkwood to expand some camp offerings to the Iowa City area.
A new series of camps gives young people insights into “green” career
fields. Four programs will explore new energy possibilities and
environmental issues. A “Catch the Wind” camp is offered in two
sessions, June 28-30 and July 26-28. The programs give students a look
into the fastest growing energy source in the world, wind energy.
Students will get direct experiences in how wind is turned into
electricity by creating their own model wind turbine. A rare tour of
the Cedar Rapids Clipper Windpower manufacturing plant is part of the
three half-day camp sessions.
Another camp will explore “Green Architecture” in a three-session
program, August 2-4. Students will discover what makes a “green
building” by construction, materials and innovative design. These and
other energy-focused camps are made possible with a grant from the Iowa
Power Fund Community Grant Program, with additional support from
Clipper Windpower and Alliant Energy.
The arts are in focus with a variety of perennial KICK Camp favorites.
A new Drama Camp will give students a chance to be center stage and
explore the expression and creativity of stagecraft. The five-session
camp gives young people outlets for storytelling, acting and
interpretation for two age groups, 9-12 and 12-15. Both sessions will
be hosted at the Prairie High School Theater.
Another creative outlet for all ages is photography. The “Click!
Photography Camp” will give students a chance to explore the world
through a lens. The camp sessions will focus on how to compose and
create great photographs using the digital camera. Students will go on
location to various spots on the Kirkwood campus, getting picture ideas
and guidance on developing the “photographer’s eye.” The camp is
offered in two sessions, June 21-25 and July 26-30.
Still other popular camps will let young scientists and mechanics
discover their potential. Three different robotics camps will let kids
make functional, innovative robots that perform on command and solve
intricate problems. This series includes the engaging LEGO Robotics
Camp, giving students a chance to build and program autonomous robots
using LEGO Mindstorm projects. These and other mechanical camps teach
teamwork techniques as well as exploring science and problem-solving.
Still other camps will let students get up close and personal with the
world of competitive speed in the high-demand Race Car Camp.
Other camp themes that blend exploration with career ideas are modern
health care and the sciences. Six “Health, Science and Other Stuff that
Rocks!” camps will explore everything from anatomy, veterinary medicine
and sports medicine to crime scene investigation and scientific
myth-busting. A “Teen Cuisine” camp series lets students explore their
culinary side. Six additional camps will let young people learn basic
kitchen skills, then specialize in candy-making, baking, creative
snacks and international cuisines.
KICK Camps Program Developer Cheri Kampman says the camps also have
scholarships available for many students in the area. “It is important
for Kirkwood to support families in financial need. We have funds to
allow students to send their child or children to these educational,
career-oriented programs,” she said. Scholarship eligibility and an
online application are available on the Kirkwood Web site:
www.kirkwood.edu/kick
A total of 60 camp choices await area young people with Kirkwood’s KICK
Camps. Most camps are designed for students ages 9-15. Fees vary by
number of camp sessions and other factors. Camps are located in both
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, with many on the main Cedar Rapids Kirkwood
campus. Scholarships are available to eligible students in need of
tuition assistance.
Complete information on the KICK camps is available online at: www.kirkwood.edu/kick
A brochure describing the camps is also available by calling (319)
398-1022, or 800-332-8833.
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