frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 11 Lunch Bunch Sign-Up, see page 13 for details KOC744 Writer’s Workshop AGES 8-11 & 12-15 Do you want to turn your great ideas into stories you can share? Then the Writer’s Workshop is for you! More than just your regular Language Arts, this class is a chance to let your imagination be your guide, as you grow your story telling skills. Through exercises and collaboration, growing writers will practice shaping their ideas into stories through writing. Writing prompts and instructor feedback will help students create and polish elements of short fiction to craft stories to share with peers. KOC747 Creative Writing for Middle School Students AGES 10-13 Our world has many stories, and in this class, students will learn to write their own sophisticated plot, structure, and character development. Develop your critical reading and writing skills as you prepare yourself for the literary engagement essential to middle and high school curricula. And get ready to explore your own world of ideas and creativity in this s upportive class. KOC751 Chess Nuts AGES 10-15 Are you a first time chess player, or do you want to sharpen your skills and discover some inside secrets that will help you beat your friends? From basic playing skills and strategies, to developing more advanced tactics, learn this traditional game of the mind. Focusing on decision making, consequences of actions, rewards, and fun, you’ll learn the fundamentals of playing chess. Science, Math & STEM KOC596 Spy Academy AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Train to be a top-level spy and avoid Kids on Campus dangers. Prepare for your assignment by learning how to break codes, solve logic problems, stay stealthy, and uncover secrets. Master obstacle courses and learn espionage skills necessary to complete the mission. KOC598 STEAM Ahead AGES 8-11 Imagine a place where students can explore, design, build, craft, and create all at the same time. This arts based class will allow students to explore materials, and make creative discoveries. Students will use the basic foundations in science, technology, engineering, and math, and infuse it with the arts, creating a full moving STEAM ahead mindset. The possibilities are endless. KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore AGES 8-11 & 10-13 If you are looking for some fun, cool, and even mind-blowing science experiments, this is the class for you. Discover how science can be fascinating, and sometimes delicious with these hands-on activities. Whether you make ice cream in a baggie, create your own lava lamp, or grow colorful crystals, the scientist in you will be bursting with excitement! KOC636 Structural Engineering AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Learn what it takes to become a junior engineer. Plan and construct complex projects and structures using simple household materials. Design and build bridges, towers, and domes out of drinking straws, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, and balsa wood. Students compete against each other in a friendly competition to see who can design and build the strongest structures. KOC672 Forensic Science Academy AGES 12-15 Explore the world of forensic science as you take a critical look at crime scenes and solve a mystery or two. Using investigative techniques like trace evidence collection, finger printing, blood splatter and hair analysis, test your critical thinking skills when you interpret evidence in a campus crime scene investigation. Did the butler do it? KOC740 Teamworks AGES 8-11, 10-13, & 12-15 Can your team cross the river without getting wet, accomplish a team task without waking the dragon, or move through a hula hoop without letting go of your teammates? Spend the week taking on challenges with friends and unleash creative problem solving skills. There are no right or wrong answers as you collaborate with other students to put your plans into action in this fun filled cooperative games experience. KOC338 Zany Brainy Fun with Math AGES 8-11 Have fun with math through games and play! Expand your knowledge and practice your math skills in an entertaining and interactive way. Using dice, LEGO bricks, puzzles, and board games, have a blast and learn at the same time. No pencils and paper found here... just fun! KOC364 STEM Challenges AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Think creatively as you plan and troubleshoot to complete STEM Challenges. The creative activities are endlessly fun as you learn concepts you’ll need for future study. Have so much fun, you won’t realize how much you are learning!
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