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Summer 2008 Programs

ADULT PROGRAMS - Art, Travel, Computers, Onilne

JUST FOR KIDS

Junior Engineering using LEGO®
Using LEGO Educational Division Materials and LEGO® Technic elements, this class is appropriate for children ages 5, 6 and 7-years-old. Children will learn by doing. Course covers gears, levers, wheels, axles, structures, forces and simple machines. This is an integrated science and math class and is the first class leading up to the Robotics Academy, where children will build robots and program them with computer!
For ages 5, 6 and 7
Dates: Monday through Friday, July 14-18
Times:  9:00 am – 12 NOON
Fee: $125
Instructor:  All About Learning, Inc from Sparta, Michigan

Vehicles Using LEGO®
This very exciting class has students building 13 different vehicles capped off with a final project. Some of these vehicles haven't even been invented in the "real" world, yet! Projects include, Adjustable Crane, Bobcat, Flipper Car, Forklift, Inch- worm Car, Motor Cycle, Motorized Wheelchair, Rally (race) Car, Riding Mower, Scissor Car, Space Cruiser, Steamroller, and Submarine.
For ages 8 and older
Dates: Monday through Friday, July 14-18
Times: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Fee: $125
Instructor:  All About Learning, Inc from Sparta, Michigan

Geocaching - A High Tech Treasure Hunt
Use the satellites above to navigate the earth below!  Geocaching is the latest adventure game that combines Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and the thrill of treasure hunting.  Learn the basics of geocaching, then go on a hunt and crate a hunt for others.  Discover how to decipher codes and how to track and place "travel bugs" that move from cache to cache. Includes all materials.
Grades 5-9 (Entering grades 5-9)
Tuesday, June 24
1 – 4 PM
Fees: $25 per person, dual enrollment (sign up with a friend) for $45
Instructor:  Karl Byrand, UW Sheboygan Geography Professor

NEW ! Study Skills for High School and College Students: Your link to success!
This 6 hour class will help you succeed in and outside the classroom. No one has the innate ability to know how to study! This class will help you link yourself to success and to a positive school outcome. Using effective study skills helps you develop good study habits, maintain a hopeful attitude about studies and realize that studying does not have to be dreaded.   Your homework will seem less taxing as your become empowered with information. In addition, this course will help build your self-esteem and you will view school as a positive experience rather than drudgery. Specific topics will include: succeeding academically – general guidelines; self discovery- how do you learn?; time management; how, where and why to study; classroom participation and note taking; test taking skills; staying motivated goal setting; and staying on track without derailing. 

Tuesday and Thursday, August 26 and 28, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Fee: $45 includes all instruction, book, and a snack
Instructor:  Linda Hunter, retired from St Olaf College, where she was Director of the Academic Support Center  

JUST FOR ADULTS

ART

The World of Art  
3 day course for ages 55 and over
Based at the Cedar Valley Retreat Center in beautiful rural Washington County, this 3-day course offers participants the opportunity for an educational and hands-on experience in a variety of artistic mediums. Classroom and workshop sessions will be facilitated by local artists in mediums such as: ceramics, sculpture, watercolor, digital photography, charcoal and pencil. Open to novices as well as more experienced artists. Participants will not only learn from experts in their own field but will also have the opportunity to create their own works of art. This program is open to all adults – ages 55 and over.
Dates: Monday through Wednesday, Sept. 22-24, 2008
Fees:
 $330 per person (single occupancy)
 $320 per person (double occupancy)
 $210 per person without lodging
A nominal additional charge will exist for materials based on the courses for which participants sign up.  $50 deposit required to secure space with balance due by September 1, 2008 – Upon registration, you will receive additional materials indicating workshop choices. This program is offered in cooperation with UW-Washington County. Prices include all meals and instruction.

From Paper to Canvas 
Combine the art forms of drawing and painting in this class. Your completed drawing will be used as subject matter for an acrylic painting. Learn basic drawing techniques as you work on your first project, then learn how to paint with acrylics as you create your own original art. Students of all abilities are welcome in this class; those who have painted before and newcomers.
Kathie Zutz, Art teacher
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22
6-8:30 pm
Fee:  $65 per person, includes all supplies

Drawing on Location
Yes, you can draw! Learn to put on paper what you see with your eye. Students of all abilities and experience levels are welcome in this class designed for anyone interested in learning basic drawing techniques. Those with drawing experience will advance. Each class will include instruction and traveling to a site to put your skills to use. Sites will include the lake, a park with structures, and buildings.
Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Instructor:  Kathie Zutz, Art Educator
Fee: $55 includes materials

COMPUTER TRAINING

Computers from Square One
Do you want to learn what a computer can do for you? Are you interested in exploring the Internet or e-mailing your grandchildren? This class will include basic terminology like hard drive, RAM, software, and diskette. You will learn the basics of windows, word processing, the internet and e-mail. Find out how to safely shut down the computer to avoid future problems. Come learn with us in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere and you will gain confidence in your ability to use a computer.
4 classes
Mondays and Wednesdays, June 9, 11, 16, 18
9-11 AM
Fee:  $59.00
Instructor: Bob Larson

Folders, Files and Finding Things
Have you ever saved a file – a document or a picture – only to find out you have no idea where it was saved? If so, then it’s time to learn the important skill of file management. In this workshop you will learn how to make folders, how to copy files into these folders, and how to find them later.
Thursday, June 26        
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Instructor:  Kathy Palmer
Fee: $15

Microsoft Word Basics
Learn the basics of Word starting from opening the program. You will learn to create, edit, save and print documents as well as changing fonts, and page set-up and formatting. You will also learn about the help screen so you can get help when you need it.

Monday and Wednesday, June 23 and 25
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Fee:  $30.00
Instructor:  Kathy Palmer, Continuing Education Director, UW Manitowoc

Word Tips and Tricks
You know there is more to learn about MS Word – just where is it?  This workshop will show you features that will help you work more effectively. Learn to work in 2 or more documents simultaneously, how to use bullets and numbered lists,  where to find symbols, such as the degree or trademark symbol, and how to utilize the tab function and ruler bar effectively.  Also included will be paragraph formatting, including indents, borders and shading, working in tables and how to customize your tool bar.  There will be time to put the instructor on the “hot seat” for questions! Participants should have a working knowledge of the basics of entering, editing and formatting text.
Date: Tuesday, July 8
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fee:  $15
Instructor:  Kathy Palmer, UW-Manitowoc Continuing Education Director

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

Boston….A historical perspective
Wednesday, Oct 1 – Sunday, October 5, 2008
Founded in 1630 on the Charles River, Boston is one of the oldest cities in the US. Many of Boston’s points of interest are near each other, so it’s a town that can be seen largely on foot and by using the excellent public transportation system. Join us in historic Beacon Hill with narrow cobblestone streets, elegant Federal-style architecture and flowering window boxes.

We will walk The Freedom Trail that links 16 historic sights, many of them associated with the revolution and the early days of the United States. The Beantown Trolley and Boston Harbor Cruise will take you to sights in Boston that interest you most, including the USS Constitution, Paul Revere House, site of the Boston Massacre, the Old State House, The Waterfront, Old North Church, and the Public Garden.

On their famous “midnight ride”, William Dawes and Paul Revere alerted the colonists to the British advance – we will visit Cambridge, Lexington and Concord - the cities associated with the beginning of the revolution. These two historic towns bear witness to the war for American Independence. We will also take a look at some of America’s greatest and most influential writers, where they lived and wrote -  Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Louisa May Alcott, Walt Wittman, and Henry David Thoreau.

We will have a pre-trip meeting to help you plan your stay. Group leaders will be Kathy Palmer, UW-Manitowoc Continuing Education Director, and Cathy Paynter, UW-Fox Valley Continuing Education Director

Cost:   $1495 based on double occupancy. Add $600 for single occupancy. Cost includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation from campus to airport and return, Trolley tour of Boston, Bus trip to Lexington and Concord. $100 non-refundable deposit is necessary to hold reservation. You will receive a confirmation and payment schedule upon registration. This trip is limited to 28 travelers – register early!!
Full description and itinerary available by calling the Continuing Education Office.

On-Line Continuing Education Courses

Convenient, Affordable and Effective
Our instructor-facilitated online courses are informative, fun, convenient, and highly interactive. Our instructors are famous for their ability to create warm and supportive communities of learners. All courses run for six weeks (with a two-week grace period at the end). Courses are project-oriented and include lessons, quizzes, hands-on assignments, discussion areas, supplementary links, and more. You can complete any of these courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night. Requirements for all courses: Internet access, E‑mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

How to get started:

1. To see all the courses we offer, visit our Online Instruction Center: www.ed2go.com/uwman

2. Click the Courses link, choose the department and course title you are interested in and select the Enroll Now button. Follow the instructions to enroll and pay for your course. Here you will enter your e-mail and choose a password that will grant you access to the Classroom.

3. When your course starts, return to our Online Instruction Center and click the Classroom link. To begin your studies, simply log in with your e-mail and the password you selected during enrollment.

Upcoming Start Dates for all courses:
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Fees vary, but many course fees are $89

Call our office at 920/683-4702 if you are looking for a specific course – we may be able to offer it to you on-line!!