College for Kids begins its 5th year at UHMC, Laulima building under the Office of Continuing Education—the non-credit side of UH. Parents have been showing an increased interest in technology-themed weeks to give their children specialized & 
concentrated skills that go beyond what they may be able to get in their own schools. College for Kids has always taught to the whole child—no matter what the grade level. This past summer students in grades 6-8 got to experience putting together a computer from scratch, understanding the parts and how they function together. A field trip to the Maui Research & Technology Park got them to see a working model of a telescope along with visiting 3 other high tech companies.
Along with high tech comes the high touch of hands-on fun activities such as learning to ride a unicycle or cooking that opah filet to perfection at the Maui Culinary Academy’s prep kitchens. In addition, the Fashion Technology department gave students a grand overview of design in all aspects—clothing, logos, common items they’d find in their homes. Designs based on Hawaiian culture, tattoos and specialized layered applications made it onto their T-shirts and jeans. What’s next? See the calendar listing for Fall under Camps and the new Saturday Classes for Fall under Education. The theme? Digital Storytelling—just what kids want to do these days: Video, digital photos, storyboarding and all manner of experiences to be actor, writer, director, or videographer will be included. And yes, the high touch of magic tricks & illusions, chess and playing at improv drama rounds out the week.
Register: 984-3231 EdVenture (Formerly VITEC) Call now, classes fill quickly!
College for Kids/College Bound’s Saturday Fun Series for Kids & Teens:
Great Parents Teach Great Kids! (Parents only)
Common-sense ways for parents can help your child do better in school (K-12), increase their vocabulary & reading skills, discover websites that teach and entertain, finish homework without tears, interact positively with his/her teachers and create a love for learning to last a lifetime.$34 no discounts • Sat 9:00AM – 11:00AM 9/10 Laulima 102
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Lights, Camera, Improv! Learn how to act, do improv, get some “face time” on camera in a commercial you’ll create with a team of classmates. Bring your imagination and watch what happens! Grades 4-6 • Sat 9:00AM-11:00AM 9/24 Laulima 212 $29 no discounts
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Kids ‘n’ Clowning! Come and enjoy 2 hours with Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Emily. Students will learn juggling, enjoy making balloon animals, face painting, and perform a comedic clown skit with gags. Bring a pair of socks to make your own bean bags for juggling. Grades 3-5 • Sat 10/1/11 9:00AM-11:00AM Pilina Multipurpose Room $29 no discounts
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For Grades 9-12:
I am Chef! Lots of hands-on cooking experience in UHMC’s Culinary’s kitchens with Cooking Healthy at Home. Create yummy, quick, inexpensive meals that you can make for yourself or your family. Learn the secrets of making tasty, quick meals—then eat the results! Grades 9-12.
Sat 9:00AM-11:00AM 9/10/11 Pa’ina Bldg $29+ $10 lab fee • no discounts
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Trendy Clothes for You: Take old T-Shirts and Jeans or Jackets and repurpose them into a new fashion statement. Come to the Fashion Technology Department at UHMC and discover cutting-up t-shirts, or creating graphics designs, layered and/or stenciled designs that will make your old clothes trendy and edgy. Grades 9-12.
Sat 9/17/11 9:00AM-11:00AM Ho’okipa Bldg;Fashion Tech $29 no discounts
