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Cost of Kids CollegeClasses are priced individually and you’ll receive a discount for each subsequent class your childenrolls in for each session. Classes are priced:
One class: $75 per classTwo classes, same session: $65 per class - $130 totalThree classes, same session: $60 per class - $180 totalFour classes, same session: $50 per class - $200 total
There is no additional discount for enrolling in more than one session or for enrolling more thanone child.
The price includes round-the-clock supervision by Kids College staff, instructors and aides whohelp the instructors in each classroom and escort all students to their next class. Some classes havea small materials fee added on for supplies:
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Financial aid and scholarships are not available for Kids College. All fees must be paid at time ofregistration. Availability of classes is on a first-come, first-served basis. We are unable to hold slotsin specific classes unless you have paid the enrollment fee for desired classes.
Drop off and pick upAll students must be dropped off and picked up in parking lot # 7 at the Kids College check-instation, located in the large parking lot south of campus on Meadow Lane. (We are not responsiblefor any child that arrives prior to 8:00 a.m. and/or who has not been checked-in with KidsCollege staff). All students attending Kids College must be checked-in and out on a daily basiswith Kids College staff.
Students may be dropped off as early as ½ hour before the start of their first class period(example: 8:00 a.m. for a class that starts at 8:30, 9:45 a.m. for a class that starts at 10:15, etc.).Your child must be picked up within 15 minutes of the end of their class. If your child is signedup for two class periods that are not back-to-back (i.e. 8:30-10:00 and 12:15-1:45) they must bepicked up at the end of each class period (given the example, your child must be picked up by10:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.). Kids College is not able to provide day care services for childrennot enrolled during a specific class period.
Refund PolicyOur program does not offer refunds, transfers or credits in fairness to children and their parentswho have committed to our program and signed up on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure tolook over our selection of classes/camps and choose carefully.
It’s once again time for Kids College. Kids College provides educational andfun learning opportunities for children and teens, entering grades Kindergartenthrough 8th (ages 5 to 13). Each class/camp is designed to teach new andmeaningful skills, develop new interests and hobbies, excite students aboutlearning, as well as provide an opportunity for them to explore possible careers.Kids College classes/camps are offered during the summer months and arefee-based and not-for-credit.
General Information for KidsKids College is designed to give students a unique learning experience
right on a college campus! For one, two or all three weeks studentswill have a chance to take challenging and enriching classesto stimulate their curiosity and reinforce their basic skillswhile having fun.
Kids College ScheduleKids College 2012 program is being offered Monday toThursday (no classes on Fridays), the weeks of:
Session 1 – July 9 through July 12Session 2 – July 16 through July 19Session 3 – July 23 through July 26
There are four classes in each day, with 15 minute breaksbetween classes and a supervised half-hour lunch and playtime. Lunch is not provided; students must bring a sacklunch that does not need to be refrigerated. Students willnot be allowed to leave campus for lunch. Students shouldalso bring two snacks for the breaks.
Class Times:Period 1: 8:30 – 10:00Period 2: 10:15 – 11:45Period 3: 12:15 – 1:45Period 4: 2:00 – 3:30
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Language ArtsASL (American Sign Language) RocksKnowledge: The Seeds to GrowingPhonetic AwarenessReading Comes to Life!Sing and SignVisualization and Verbalization
MathExploring Numbers with Math Games
MusicKids Bluegrass Jam 101
PhotographySummer Fun with PhotographyShow and Tell Photography—Level 1Show and Tell Photography—Level 2Show and Tell Photography—Level 3
Science & EngineeringJr RoboticsRoboticsJr. Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great!The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! Journey through SpaceMake a Mess with Science!Miniature Medieval Warfare!
Sports CrazeArchery: Robin Hood StyleBasketball Gone CrazySports & Fitness Strength Leadership
Summer CampsFarm for You – From Home to Plate, Baseball Camp,Basketball Camp, COS Soccer Camp, COS SoccerKids Camp, COS University Softball Camp, SoftballSchool for Kids Camp, Strength & Conditioning forCollegiate Football Players
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ART, MUSIC & LANGUAGES
CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS
MEDICAL CAREERS
ONLINE CLASSES
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT RECOVERY
TRAVEL & LEISURE
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ComputersDays, Weeks, Months, and Memories!Digital ScrappingJourney through Time Using Power PointMaking Movie MagicPowerPoint Razzle DazzlePuppies and Kittens and Cows, Oh My!Storytelling – DigitallyType like the Wind
CookingFoodies OnlyFun BitesLittle ChefsQuick Gourmet Kitchen
Creative Fun“Angry Bird”-A-Mania… Learn to Draw and Paintyour Favorite Game CharactersCraft-tastic! Create a Masterpiece (or four)!Icing on the Cake!Let’s Go to the Beach (Fun in the Sun)Little Picasso’sOh the Cards You Can Make!Puppies and Kittens and Cows, Oh My! Scrap-A-Book, Hands-on Scrapbooking
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Registration & Scheduling of ClassesGo to pages ?? and choose the week(s) and the classes you are interested in.
Check pages ?? to read the class descriptions.
Register for Kids College on our website, www.cos.edu/communityed . Click on the Kids Collegelogo and the Register for Kids College link. Each class has a maximum number of slots availableand classes may fill quickly. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don’t have a computer – you may visit our office at 4136 N. Mooney Blvd, Tulare (halfway between Visalia and Tulare) and use one of our computers to register.
Classroom/Campus ConductKids College students must meet program standards of good conduct and behavior while attendingany class/camp at College of the Sequoias (or off-site location). Good conduct and behaviorincludes courteous attention, good manners and careful handling of equipment being used.Students must follow instructions given to them by a teacher or staff member. Failure to followthis code of conduct may result in dismissal from the class/camp with no refund from theKids College or Camp Program.
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Session 2: July 16 to July 19, 2012
*$15 material fee **$20 material fee
Session 3: July 23 to July 26, 2012
*$15 material fee **$20 material fee
Kids College Schedule
Schedule: There are three one-week sessions to choose from:
July 9 - 12July 16 - 19July 23 - 26
Select a class for each class period you would like to take during one of the sessions (or frommore than one session) from the schedule below and on the following page. Class dscriptions canbe found on pages 6-11 and Summer Camp descriptions can be found on pages 12 to 14.
Registration:Once you’ve selected the classes you would like to take, go to our website at www.cos.edu/communityedand click on the Kids College logo. you will find a link to our online registration site. Please haveyour credit/debit card ready when registering as you will be required to pay in order to completeyour registration. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Availability of classes is on afirst-come, first-served basis. We are unable to hold slots in specific classes unless you have paidthe enrollment fee for desired classes.
Don’t have a credit or debit card? Give us a call at 687-3201 and we’ll be happy to help youregister your child.
Session 1: July 9 to July 12, 2012Period 1: 8:30 - 10:00Fun Bites (K - 1st)*Reading Comes to Life (K-1st)Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)Oh the Cards You Can Make (K - 8th)*Jr. Robotics (2nd - 4th)**ASL Rocks! (2nd - 4th)Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*Archery: Robin Hood Style (7th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (2nd - 4th)Icing on the Cake (7th - 8th)*"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (5th - 6th)*
Period 2: 10:15 - 11:45ASL Rocks! (2nd - 4th)The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)Puppies, Kittens, Cows…Oh My! (K -8th)*Foodies Only (2nd - 4th)*Little Picasso's (2nd - 4th)*Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 5th)Miniature Medieval Warfare (2nd - 8th) **Show & Tell Photography 1 (5th - 8th)Robotics (7th - 8th)**"Angry Birds-a-Mania"..Learn to Draw (5th - 8th)*
Period 3: 12:15 - 1:45Create a Masterpiece (or 4) (K - 8th)*Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)Knowledge: "The Seeds to Growing" (K - 4th)*"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*Little Chefs (5th - 6th)*Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Show & Tell Photography 2 (5th - 8th)Icing Fun (7th - 8th)*Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
Period 4: 2:00 - 3:30Sing & Sign (K - 8th)Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Let's Go to the Beach & Fun in the Sun (2nd - 4th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 4th)Show & Tell Photography 3 (5th - 8th)Quick Gourmet Kitchen (7th - 8th)*Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (5th - 8th)Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
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Period 1: 8:30 - 10:00ASL Rocks! (K- 1st)Fun Bites (K - 1st)*Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*Scrap A Book (2nd - 8th)*Jr. Robotics (2nd - 4th)**Let's Go to the Beach & Fun in the Sun (2nd - 4th)*Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*Archery: Robin Hood Style (7th - 8th)Exploring Numbers with Math Games (5th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (2nd - 4th)Icing on the Cake (7th - 8th)*Journey through Time with PowerPoint (5th - 8th)
Period 2: 10:15 - 11:45Reading Comes to Life (K-1st)*The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)Make a Mess with Science (2nd - 8th)*ASL Rocks! (2nd - 4th)Foodies Only (2nd - 4th)*Miniature Medieval Warfare (2nd - 8th)**Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 5th)Show & Tell Photography 1 (5th - 8th)Robotics (7th - 8th)**Digital Scrapbooking (5th - 8th)*Journey through Time with PowerPoint (5th - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"..Learn to Draw (5th - 8th)*
Period 3: 12:15 - 1:45Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)Knowledge: "The Seeds to Growing" (K - 4th)*Days, Weeks, Months… (2nd - 8th)*Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*Show & Tell Photography 2 (5th - 8th)Basketball Gone Crazy (5th - 8th)Little Chefs (5th - 6th)*Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Icing Fun (7th - 8th)*"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (5th - 8th)*Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
Period 4: 2:00 - 3:30Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Type Like the Wind (2nd - 8th)Little Picasso's (2nd - 4th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 4th)Show & Tell Photography 3 (5th - 8th)Basketball Gone Crazy (5th - 8th)Quick Gourmet Kitchen (7th - 8th)*Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (5th - 8th)Kids Bluegrass Jam 101 (3rd - 8th)Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
Period 1: 8:30 - 10:00ASL Rocks! (K- 1st)Fun Bites (K - 1st)*Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)Jr. Robotics (2nd - 4th)**Let's Go to the Beach & Fun in the Sun (2nd - 4th)*Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 5th)Making Movie Magic (5th - 8th)Archery: Robin Hood Style (7th - 8th)Exploring Numbers with Math Games (5th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (2nd - 4th)Basketball Gone Crazy (5th - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (5th - 8th)*
Period 2: 10:15 - 11:45Reading Comes to Life (K-1st)*The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)Make a Mess with Science (2nd - 8th)*ASL Rocks! (2nd - 4th)Foodies Only (2nd - 4th)*Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Miniature Medieval Warfare (2nd - 8th)**Show & Tell Photography 1 (5th - 8th)Robotics (7th - 8th)**Digital Scrapbooking (5th - 8th)*Icing on the Cake (7th - 8th)*Basketball Gone Crazy (5th - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"..Learn to Draw (5th - 8th)*
Period 3: 12:15 - 1:45Knowledge: "The Seeds to Growing" (K - 4th)*Visualization & Verbalization (K - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*Craft-tastic! (2nd - 4th)*Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (2nd - 8th)*PowerPoint Razzle Dazzle (5th - 8th)Little Chefs (5th - 6th)*Show & Tell Photography 2 (5th - 8th)Journey through Time with PowerPoint (5th - 8th)Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Icing Fun (7th - 8th)*Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
Period 4: 2:00 - 3:30Phonetic Awareness (K - 8th)"Angry Birds-a-Mania"…Learn to Draw (K - 4th)*The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (K - 4th)*Little Picasso's (2nd - 4th)*Journey through Space (2nd - 4th)Show & Tell Photography 3 (5th - 8th)Storytelling - Digitally (5th - 8th)*Quick Gourmet Kitchen (7th - 8th)*Basketball Gone Crazy (5th - 8th)Sports & Fitness - Strength & Leadership (5th - 8th)Summer Fun with Photography (5th - 8th)Jr. Crime Scene Investigator (5th - 8th)
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Computers
“Days, Weeks, Months, and Memories!” (entering grades 2nd – 8th)*Everyone loves calendars, but can you imagine how great it would be to have a calendar you created yourself onthe computer? You can use photographs or clip art, or whatever you want to create a personalized calendarthat you will enjoy, or a special calendar for friends and family. You can even add birthdays and other specialoccasions on the dates. There’s no limit to how special a calendar that you made can be! Bonus – you’lllearn a bit of PowerPoint, which comes in handy for all sorts of projects. Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Digital Scrapping” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*What are you doing with all those great digital pictures you are taking? In this digital scrapbooking class youwill learn how to put together your very own digital scrap book. All you will need to do is bring your digitalpictures and away we go. Scrapping like there’s no tomorrow, without any scissors. At the completion of thiscourse you will have an amazing professionally produced scrapbook which will be your keepsake forever.Instructor: Josette Hendrick
“Journey Through Time Using Power Point” (entering grades 5th – 8th)Students will learn about interesting, famous, and exciting historical people by researching them through theinternet and designing mind-boggling PowerPoints. Students will learn not only about key figures throughouttime, but will learn the skills to make PowerPoint presentations simply mesmerizing. Some of these skillsinclude video clip insertion, sound clip insertion, flashing titles, flying texts, spinning pictures and so much more.Instructor: Gary Roldan
“Making Movie Magic” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*Have you ever wanted to make a movie? It’s easy with software that comes free with your computer system!You can use photographs, clip art, video clips, and sound to create a movie. Each picture can come into theframe with dramatic style and you can organize your pictures in whatever order you want to create yourmasterpiece. Add music or other sounds and you have an exciting movie to show your friends and family.Instructor: Becky Bullough
“PowerPoint Razzle Dazzle” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*Learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create fun and exciting presentations that will impress your friends,family, not to mention your teachers! Add videos, animations, music and fun sounds.Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Puppies and Kittens and Cows, Oh My!” (entering grades K-8th)*Kids can have tons of fun using PowerPoint to make slide shows with pictures and sounds and motion. Makeyour cats meow and your dogs bark, your bees buzz and fly around the screen. There’s so much you can dowith the PowerPoint program that it’s a blast just playing with all the special effects, plus have shows tobring home to share with family and friends. You can make shows about anything you want, using photos ofyour own or photos and clip art available online. The only problem with PowerPoint for the kids is theynever want to stop. Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Storytelling – Digitally” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*Learn how to tell a story using still images, audio files and video clips found using commonly available Internetsearch engines, websites such as YouTube and Google Video. This can be your story, fiction, current events,historical-whatever your imagination creates. Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Type like the Wind” (entering grades 2nd – 8th)Have fun and learn to type all at the same time! Touch typing (keyboarding) is a skill that will help throughoutyour life! Each key on the keyboard should be controlled by certain fingers to help you type like the windwithout looking at the keys! We’ll use typing games to help us learn! Instructor: Becky Bullough
Cooking
“Foodies Only” (entering grades 2nd – 4th)*If you LOVE to eat and always wanted to learn to make your own dish, now you can! In 4 days, you willenjoy baking your own chocolate-y brownies, making cheesy pizza, and cooking creamy pasta. You willgain kitchen skills while preparing your favorite foods. You will learn about different ingredients and createwonderful flavors that you have always imagined. Instructor: Mary Grace Hallare
“Fun Bites” (entering grades K-1st)*Do you like meatballs, pizza, and chocolate-y brownies? In four days, you will enjoy eating and makingthem. You actually learn to work in the kitchen where you cook your favorite treats. You get to use realkitchen tools and eat real, delicious food. Instructor: Mary Grace Hallare
“Little Chefs” (entering grades 5th – 6th)*Discover the wonders inside the kitchen. Imagine a place where you can have unlimited toppings and cheesein your pizza. How about eating as much chocolate goodness as you’d like? Yes? In four days, you will learnto whisk, knead, bake, and cook your favorite foods. You will explore different ingredients that result inamazing flavors that you will never forget. Instructor: Mary Grace Hallare
“Quick Gourmet Kitchen” (entering grades 7th – 8th)*Discover all the fun and excitement in the kitchen. This is the chance to learn how to make classicaldishes and desserts. You will gain culinary skills such as blanching, sautéing, kneading, and baking. Youwill explore different ingredients and develop amazing flavors that you always wanted to create. In fourdays, you will be full with your favorite foods like pizza with extra cheese and chocolate-y brownies.Instructor: Mary Grace Hallare
Creative Fun
“Angry Bird”-A-Mania… Learn to Draw and Paint your Favorite Game Characters (entering grades 2nd – 8th)*Love Angry Birds? Has that game lodged into your brain often and you really enjoy the comical stars andfield of characters? Come join our class as we use our imagination to create our own version of an angry birdto knock out the pigs or maybe something else you choose. We all like the bird characters. Learn to draw andpaint a poster of your favorite bird and take it home. Instructor: Wayne Wilson
Craft-tastic! (entering grades K – 4th)*Craft-tastic is a fun new class that teaches creative ways to do art with paper crafting. You will create art usingthe mediums of origami, rubber stamping, and a surprise way to make stationary. Students will take homeprojects and have fun learning to be creative, and working with paper can be fun. Instructor: Lauren Stanger
“Create a Masterpiece (or four)!” (entering grades K -8th)*Become the next famous artist while having fun and listening to music with Mrs. Leonard. Learn aboutart and make an art project “Crayon and Watercolors”, “Name Symmetry”, “Pastels”, and “Chalk Art”.Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Icing on the Cake!” (entering grades 5th -8th)*Learn different techniques to decorate sweet treats using icing. Using hands-on activities, students will usedecorating tools, icing and pre-made cookies and cupcakes to create their own decorated treats. Instructor:Jessica Zamorano
“Let’s Go to the Beach (Fun in the Sun)” (entering grades 2nd – 4th)*We’ll go to the beach and never leave the area: summer music, beach ball fun, learn about animals that livein the ocean, and the importance of caring for our earth. Instructor: Cynthia Leonard
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“Little Picasso’s” (entering grades 2nd – 4th)*Be the next great artist! Get hands-on experience and create art masterpieces using different art media such ascrayons, watercolor, tempera, and collage. Use styles of famous artists and take your creations home with youto amaze and impress your friends and family! Instructor: Cynthia Leonard
“Oh the Cards You Can Make!” (entering grades K-8th)*Oh the cards you can make from the moment you wake! Stamp a star! Stamp a cat! Cut a mat! Friend or fam,make it glam! Funny cards, sunny cards. Purple horse? Why, of course! Stripes and checks, golden flecks.Baseball bats, cowboy hats. Flowers and hearts, lots of parts! Be a card-stamping fool, what a wonderful tool!Get in on the fun and create ‘til you’re done. Instructor: Becky Bullough
Puppies and Kittens and Cows, Oh My! (entering grades K – 7th)Kids can have tons of fun using PowerPoint to make slide shows with pictures and sounds and motion. Makeyour cats meow and your dogs bark, your bees buzz and fly around the screen. There’s so much you can dowith the program that it’s a blast just playing with all the special effects, plus you’ll have a show to take hometo share with family and friends. Instructor: Becky Bullough
“Scrap-A-Book, Hands-on Scrapbooking” (entering grades 2nd – 8th)*Get out your fancy scissors, grab your photos and glue and you’re ready to go! This week we’ll createa scrapbook using special paper, stickers, and your photographs to create a scrapbook you can keep adding toonce class is over. Fun shapes and stickers, funny captions, special memories kept forever in a keepsake scrapbook.Themed pages are always fun to do – Birthdays! Vacations! First day of school! Band! Cheerleading! Christmasor Summer fun! There’s no limit to what you can scrapbook. Bring your photos and we’ll provide the fancy scissors,glue, etc. to help you create a one-of-a-kind scrapbook. Instructor: Becky Bullough
Language Arts
“ASL (American Sign Language) Rocks” (entering grade K-1st & 2nd – 4th)*Learn about and embrace a culture so unlike your own! Have you ever wondered what it would be like touse your hands and face to communicate rather than your voice? If so, then this class is for you! ASLRocks will teach you the fundamentals of American Sign Language. You will learn basic visual/gesturalcommunication skills and grammatical structures with an emphasis on receptive and expressive skills toenable you to engage in basic conversations with Deaf people. Topics will include: basic grammar andvocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers and cultural information related to the Deaf community. Explore acommunity with a vast richness in culture and history. Sign up with a friend and you will have theopportunity to practice yours skills outside of the classroom which will yield better results in your fluency!Instructor: Catrina Campbell Gates
“Knowledge: The Seeds to Growing” (entering grades K-1st)*Students will not only learn about Nutrition but there will be an emphasis on Math, Science, and Languagealong with Music, sharing and lots of FUN! Instructor: Cynthia Leonard
“Phonetic Awareness” (entering grades K-6th)This program is designed to teach the student to decode words using their lips and tongue to guide them.They will learn to apply rules and use strategies to break up a word sound by sound. They will learnfoundational phonetic rules through the use of flashcards and group exercises. They will learn to independentlyread and correct their own mistakes. Instructor: Cynthia Moreno
“Reading Comes to Life!” (entering grades K-1st)*This class is designed to get children involved in active reading. Children will be making and using propsto capture their interest in literacy. Children will engage in puppet shows and other props to tell stories thatwill enhance their visual perspective. This is a class you do not want to miss, full of fun, act, and play!Instructor: Brenda Woodard
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“Visualization and Verbalization” (entering grade 2nd – 8th)Students will understand what they read one sentence at a time. They will gradually comprehend towardswhole paragraph and whole page reading through applying techniques learned. The student will learn howto use imagery for comprehension. They will learn to make mental pictures in their minds that representwhat they read. They will first learn to make a single noun picture and then an adjective and a noun. Thiswill progress into complete sentence imagery and eventually into multi-sentence and paragraph imagery.They will learn to compare their mental picture against the actual words from a book and adjust theirdescription accordingly. This will enable them to comprehend accurately. Instructor: Cynthia Moreno
Math
“Exploring Numbers with Math Games” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*Want to dig into math using fun games? This class is designed to help you think “outside the box” when itcomes to math. These games are designed to encourage you to use different strategies, techniques, and toteach you how numbers work. You will amaze yourself and be transformed into a math whiz. Instructor:Josette Hendrick
Music
“Kids Bluegrass Jam 101” (entering grades 3rd – 8th)Kids Bluegrass Jam 101 will get you excited about listening to, and playing bluegrass music! Bring yourbluegrass instrument (guitar, banjo, fiddle, upright bass, mandolin or dobro) and learn the basics of playingtraditional bluegrass by ear. We will spend the first day listening to Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, The StanleyBrothers, and other traditional bluegrass bands. Students will also learn how to play one, two or threebluegrass chords on their instrument. The remainder of the week will be focused on jamming in large andsmall groups. Y’all come! Instructor: Erika and Billy Moore
Photography
“Summer Fun with Photography” (entering grades 2nd – 4th and 5th – 8th)Learning about photography can be a life-long passion and hobby that provides lots of fun for you. Thisclass will teach you about cameras and how to use them so you can successfully take a good photo. Seeingthe end result of the photo you’ve taken and deciding how to display photos can be fun. There are so manydifferent ways to display photographs that are unique. Photography can be a fulfilling and lifelong passionatehobby. The end results can show friends and family what you’ve learned and done over the summer at KidsCollege. Student must bring his/her own camera (disposable OK). Instructor: Lauren Stanger
“Show and Tell Photography—Level 1” (entering grade 5th – 8th)Students will learn from an experienced photographer and co-author of a children’s book how to composebetter photos and how to create descriptive “talking points” for writing stories. When children learn how totake good photos of what is important to them, those photos can bring back distinct memories – memoriesthat can prompt ideas for children to write stories. (Students do not need to bring cameras to class). Level 1class will focus on how light affects color, brightness, contrast, and texture. Instructor: Martha Fry
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“Show and Tell Photography—Level 2” (entering grade 5th – 8th)Students will learn from an experienced photographer and co-author of a children’s book how to composebetter photos and how to create descriptive “talking points” for writing stories. When children learn how totake good photos of what is important to them, those photos can bring back distinct memories – memoriesthat can prompt ideas for children to write stories. (Students do not need to bring cameras to class). Level 2class will focus on how light affects lines and shapes; patterns; tone and form; scale and depth; silhouettes;and portraits. Instructor: Martha Fry
“Show and Tell Photography—Level 3” (entering grade 5th – 8th)Students will learn from an experienced photographer and co-author of a children’s book how to composebetter photos and how to create descriptive “talking points” for writing stories. When children learn how totake good photos of what is important to them, those photos can bring back distinct memories – memoriesthat can prompt ideas for children to write stories. (Students do not need to bring cameras to class). Level 3class will focus on how to enhance photos using the “adjust Color” and the “Adjust Exposure” (brightness,contrast, shadows, and highlights) features on Microsoft’s free software, Windows Live Photo Gallery.Instructor: Martha Fry
Science & Engineering
“Jr Robotics” (entering grade 2nd – 4th)**Explore the world of robots by building your own robot. Study basic motion, independent movement, andother robotic features. We will be using a snap together kit that will transform into three different robots. Beprepared to have robot competitions on the last day of class. Instructor: Ray Rawn
“Robotics” (entering grade 5th – 6th)**Explore the world of robots by building your own intelligent robot. With its pre-assembled printed circuitboard and condenser microphone will make for a great learning experience. Learn about contact sensors,sound sensors, and other common robotic sensors. We will explore different motions, and how sound cancontrol direction through a maze. Instructor: Ray Rawn
Be Curious! Be Scientific! Be Great! (entering grades 2nd – 7th)*Curious about the world? Like science? Come explore! We’ll work as roller coaster engineers, musicians,athletes, park rangers, and chefs to explore the exciting complexities of engineering, physics, biology,ecology, and chemistry. You’ll learn to think like a scientist as we build, predict, investigate, and learnthrough fun activities and projects. Instructor: Lena Sweeney
The Fab Five: Your Incredible Senses! (entering grades K – 4th)*Explore the fun side of science while learning about your senses! We’ll touch, smell, see, hear, and taste ourway through amazing activities and projects, including popcorn science and texture books! We’ll discoverhow your 5 senses work and how you use them every day. More importantly, you’ll get a head start inscientific thinking and observation. Instructor: Lena Sweeney
“Journey through Space” (entering grades 5th -8th)*Learn about our unique and vast solar system. We will take a journey through all of the planets and studentswill create their own planet diorama using different art materials. Instructor: Jessica Zamorano
“Make a Mess with Science!” (entering grades 2nd – 8th)*Science can be such a mess! And making a mess with Science can be such fun! We’ll do fun and messyscience experiments that will dazzle and amaze you! I can’t wait… can you? Instructor: Becky Bullough
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“Miniature Medieval Warfare!” (entering grades 2nd – 8th)**If you like scenes of legendary warriors and gallant knights with sword in hand, charging to storm the enemy’scastle, then you’ll love to learn how to build these miniature medieval siege engines! Learn how to builda table-top trebuchet, catapult and ballista, as well as the science and engineering behind their designs!Instructor: Woody Henderson
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“Archery: Robin Hood Style” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*Come and learn to shoot bows and arrows the medieval way! In this class, kids will learn the history oftraditional archery, archery safety, and how to shoot with traditional-style bows and arrows! Join the fun, andget your Robin Hood on! Instructor: Woody Henderson
“Basketball Gone Crazy” (entering grades 5th – 8th)*This class will teach the basics of this awesome game, and will also introduce a few eye-catching tricks toimpress fans, friends and family. By taking this class, students will learn the fundamentals of dribbling,passing, shooting, and defending. But fundamentals are not allthat students will learn… Students in this class will learnoffensive tricks that will have your defender completelyfooled! In addition, students will learn how to get bythose pesky defenders who guard too closely. Signup today! Instructor: Gary Roldan
“Sports & Fitness Strength Leadership” (entering grades 5th – 8th)This class is designed to get students excited aboutworking out, living healthy, and leading others byexample. Learn the proper technique of warming upbefore a game and learn about team building, healthylifestyle, nutrition and goal setting. Bring workoutclothes, we will be sweating. Instructor: Jesse Jones
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Summer CampsOur summer camps may run on a different schedule than Kids College classes and are priced separately.Please review the information for each camp regarding dates, prices and ages for each individual camp.Unless indicated otherwise, call the Community Education Department at 559-687-3201 to register for thecamps listed below.
Where Children Grow - $80Have you ever wondered where your food or clothes come from (no, we don’t mean the store)? Well, you’dbe amazed at what it takes to make that cheeseburger you love so much or your favorite t-shirt. Can you guesshow much water it takes to make one bun for a hamburger? You’ll learn that and much more during this camp.Join us for a week filled with fun and activities as you learn about where your food and clothes come fromincluding the importance of agriculture and preservation of this way of life in Tulare County.
Dates: July 9 – July 12, Monday thru ThursdayTimes: 8:00 to 12:00 p.m. (4 hours each day)Ages: 7 to 11
Location: International Agri-Center4500 S. Laspina St.Tulare, CA 93274
Instructor: Various
Sports CampsBaseball Camp - $40 ($5 discount for current COS players)
Dates: June 19 – July 27 (6 weeks), Tuesdays and ThursdaysTimes: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (2.5 hours)Ages: 16 to 24
Requirements: Minimum of one year varsity level experience. Players must bring their own equipment.Location: COS Baseball Field
Instructor: Jody Allen, COS Baseball Coach
Basketball Camp - $20 ($5 discount for current COS players)
Dates: July 14 & 21Times: TBDAges: 18 to 22
Requirements: Current member of COS inter-collegiate men’s basketball team or a minimum of two year’srecent high school varsity level experience & two letters of recommendation from current basketball coaches.Athletes may be admitted without meeting requirement at the instructor’s discretion.
Expectations: This summer class will involve weekend travel for which the cost will be incurred by individualsenrolled in the class.
Location: COS Porter Gym
Instructor: Rusty Smith, COS Men’s Basketball Coach
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COS University Soccer Camp - $40 ($5 discount for current COS players)
Dates: July 9 – August 10 (three weeks) Monday thru ThursdayTimes: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (2 hours)Ages: 16 to 25
Requirements: One year varsity soccer experience and two letters of recommendation from coaches. Please bringyour own equipment. Students that don’t meet the requirements may be admitted at the instructor’s discretion.
Location: COS Soccer Field
Instructor: Osama Hamid, COS Soccer Coach
COS One Day Soccer Camp - $30
Dates: August 18 - SaturdayTimes: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (5 hours)Ages: 6 to 16
Come join the COS coaching staff and improve your soccer skills. The camp is designed to enhance yourtechnical, tactical and physical soccer skills.
Requirements: Please bring your own equipment.
Registration: Please send an email to Coach Hamid at [email protected] indicating your interest in theattending the camp. Registration paperwork and fee will be collected prior to the start of camp (7:30 to 8:00 a.m.).
Location: COS Soccer Field
Instructor: Osama Hamid, COS Soccer Coach
COS University Softball Camp - $25 ($5 discount for current COS players)
Dates: June 16 – July 25 (5 weeks), Wednesday and ThursdaysTimes: Wed - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (4 hours) and Thurs – 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (2 hours)Ages: 17 – 23
Requirements: Players should have their own equipment and have a minimum of one year experience at thevarsity level in High School.
Location: COS Softball Field
Instructor: Megann Steege, COS Softball Assistant Coach
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Community EducationRegistration and General InformationCommunity Education classes are short-term, not-for-credit, fee-based courses, workshops andtraining programs. The program is self-supporting from class fees, receiving no funds from COSor the State of California, and is separate from the academic offerings of the College. Collegecredit is not offered for any Community Education class, and in most cases, there are no grades.Unless noted in the class title or description, classes are for students ages 18 and up.
Programs offer a varied array of opportunities for personal growth, professional development,skill improvement, cultural enrichment, and recreational enjoyment.
As all classes are not-for-credit, financial aid is not available for these classes. Private studentloans are available for our Career Step courses and Ed2go Online Career Training (formerly GatlinEducational Services).
Parking:All lots are parking by permit only.
Hours of enforcement are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Parking permitsare not required on weekends. All other parking violations apply.
Daily permits may be purchased for $1.00 from any of the Permit machines located in Lots#1, #3, #4, #7, and Lot #9.
Summer Semester permits may be purchased from the Cashier’s Office for $10.00.
Registration is Easy!You can register by phone, mail, fax or in person. The instructions for registering for communityeducation classes are on the registration form at the back of this catalog.
DisclaimerWe have made every effort to make sure the information in this catalog is correct. College of theSequoias is not liable for publication errors. Courses, programs, instructors, and class locations,as well as other information contained herein are subject to change without notice by the CommunityEducation staff for reason-related to student enrollment, financial support, or for any other reasonat the discretion of the college. Neither the Community College Education Department nor itsAdministration takes responsibility for the content of the workshop/class or the verity of what isbeing taught.
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Softball School for Kids Camp - $50
Dates: June 19 – July 12, 2012, Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayTimes: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (3 hours)Ages: 6 – 10
Location: COS Softball Field
Instructor: Megann Steege, COS Softball Assistant Coach
Strength & Conditioning for Collegiate Football Players - $25
Dates: June 20 – July 29, 2012, Monday, Tuesday, and ThursdayTimes: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (2 hours)Ages: 17 & up
Requirements: This camp is designed for those student/athletes ages 17 and up who are planning on playingfootball for the COS Giants this upcoming 2012/2013 football season.
Location: COS Weight Room
Instructor: Robert Dougherty, COS Football Coach
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ADULT CLASSES
ART, MUSIC & LANGUAGESSummer Recording Arts WorkshopStudents will learn about microphones and microphone techniques as they record a variety ofinstruments such as drums, bass, guitar, piano, and vocals. After recording, students will learnabout professional mixing techniques by using Digital Audio Workstations equipped with ProTools. Mixing techniques, such as appropriate use of reverb, equalization, and compression willbe discussed in the classroom. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learnedin lecture immediately in Pro Tools..
Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays: June 11 thru June 29 (no class on Friday, June 15)7:00 – 10:00 p.m. June 11 & 137:00 – 9:00 p.m. all other class meetingsFacilitated by Kim KamerinCost: $175Location: COS - Sierra 813
CERTIFICATION & RENEWALSSmog 2011 Update ClassThis 16-hour course contains information required of current and future SMOG check and repairtechnicians to obtain or retain their emissions license for the State of California. Who shouldattend: Currently licensed Smog Check technicians – complete the course to renew your license,or Initial applicants seeking a license – complete the course prior to obtaining your license. Whatyou’ll learn: The new technician/station grading process, in-depth about the catalytic converterand how it works, common testing methods and techniques, an overview of Smog Check testingissues, and the current Smog Check Procedures Manual and Reference Guide. Bonus Instruction:Diesel Testing. Minimum seating required to run the class.
Saturday: June 9 & 16 8:00 am to 5:00 pmInstructor: Michael ChicconiCost: $185Location: C.O.S. San Joaquin Building, Room 1
Concealed Carry – CCW (4 hours)A one-day, four-hour class required by the Department of Justice in order to apply for a CCWPermit, or to renew your CCW Permit.
June 19, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11Instructor: Mr. Dan WellsCost : $40Location: C.O.S., John Muir Bldg., Room 107 / 6 – 10 PM
CERTIFICATION & RENEWALS (continued)BSIS Basic Firearm Course (16 hours)This course will cover the moral and legal aspects of firearms, firearm safety, firearms nomenclature, andpractical shooting. This course is for secruity guards and meets the requirements for the Bureauof Security and Investigative Services and Concealed Weapons Permits.Note: You must be 18 or older in order to take this class
June 19, 21 & 23Sept. 11, 13 & 15Instructor: Mr. Dan WellsCost: $150 per person (first time) or $40 for re-qualifiersLocation: Tuesday nights: C.O.S., John Muir 107 / 6 pm-10 pmThursday nights: C.O.S., Buckeye 401 / 6 pm-10 pmSaturdays: Visalia PD Gun Range / 8 am-5 pm
Civilian Basic Firearm Course (16 hours)This class will run concurrent with the BSIS Basic Firearm Course listed above.
Requalification classAn eight-hour Saturday class specializing in shooting skills.
Dates: To be announcedInstructor: Mr. Dan WellsCost: $40Location: Visalia PD Gun Range (7400 Ave 328, Visalia,CA) / 8am - 4pmDirections to the gun range: From Hwy 198W take Plaza Dr. Exit (Rd 80); Going North, Turn left(west) on Ave 328; Range approx 3/4 mi. on right
Please see our website, www.cos.edu/communityed for additional information and supplies needed for each firearms course.
Here’s a sneak peak at some of our Fall 2012 classes(look for more information on these and other classes
on our website at www.cos.edu/communityed :
Back Country Backpacking in the Sierras
Learning Italian the Easy and Fun Way
Organ Playing: The Study of Keyboard proficiency
Smog Technician 2011 Update
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LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD?
In less than a year you can train at home for a career in the growing healthcare field in Medical Coding & Billing or Medical Transcription
In partnership with Career Step, we have four on-line courses designed to prepare you for workin the expanding healthcare field. Each course is designed to be completed entirely online in thecomfort of your own home and at your own pace. All courses provide numerous exercises andskill assessments throughout each module to ensure that students master each skill before moving onto the next concept. Knowledgeable student support specialists are available to help fromprogram start to finish. Requirements: computer and Internet access.
Inpatient/Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing - $2,475 The Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing online training program consists of 20modules, or course subjects, which prepare students to work as Inpatient Coders. A significantportion of the student’s time within the Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billingprogram will be spent training on 3M encoding software, which is a coding standard within theindustry. This course prepares you to work in either a hospital or outpatient setting.
Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing - $2,095 The Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing online training program consists of 19 modules, orcourse subjects, which prepare students to work as Outpatient Coders. Students focus onmedical terminology, coding standards, and specific outpatient code sets. This course prepares youto work in an outpatient setting, such as a doctor’s office, outpatient clinic, etc.
Both Medical Coding and Billing courses prepare you to take the Coding Certification Exam(AHIMA or AAPC). Most employers require this certification to work in the field of MedicalCoding and Billing. The course fee does cover the cost of taking the exam.
Medical Transcription - $2,095 The Medical Transcription online training program consists of 21 modules, or course subjects,which prepare students to work as medical transcriptionists. The program focuses on keyboarding,language and grammar, and medical terminology.
Medical Transcription Editor - $2,595 The Medical Transcription Editor online training program includes 23 modules, or course subjects,and is designed to help students gain the knowledge and skills of medical transcription editors,including both medical transcription and speech recognition editing.
For more information or to register:call Stacy Hood at Career Step 1-800-246-7837 ext. 8412 or at [email protected]
You can also check out these websites for more information: www.careerstep.com/cosand www.cos.edu/communityed
Online Courses
Courses start each month: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 & September 19Update your skills, learn a new skill, or begin a new career path at your own pace and conveniencewith one of our instructor-led online courses. In our partnership with Education to Go, we are ableto offer more than 300 courses covering a broad range of topics; everything from computers,accounting, business and personal enrichment. Each course runs for six weeks and consists of 12lessons. The courses include interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials, and on-line discussion areas.
How to get startedRequirementsAll courses require Internet access, an email address, Web browser (Netscape Navigator or InternetExplorer). Some courses may require additional software or have other requirements not listed.
Getting StartedCreate a student profile by logging ontowww.ed2go.com/cos Click on “courses” and go to the online columnClick the course you want to takeClick on “Add to My Shopping Cart”Pay for your course online with a credit cardAccess your course on the monthly start date by signing in and clicking “Current Registrations”.
Below is a list of some of the most popular classes offered through Ed2Go. For a complete list of classes, go to www.ed2go.com/cos
Accounting and Finance ($99)Accounting FundamentalsIntroduction to QuickBooks 2010Performing Payroll in QuickBooksQuickBooks 2010 for ContractorsKeys to Successful Money ManagementPersonal Finance
Business ($99)Building Teams That WorkFundamentals of Technical WritingInterpersonal CommunicationKeys to Effective CommunicationFundamentals of Supervision and Management I & IIGoing Green in the WorkplaceMastery of Business FundamentalsAchieving Success with Difficult PeopleCreating a Successful Business PlanStart and Operate Your Own Home Based Business
Sales and Marketing ($99)Business and Marketing WritingEffective SellingLeadershipMarketing Your Business on the InternetSmall Business Marketing on a ShoestringStart Your Own Small Business
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to introduce two new programs offeredthrough our partnership with ed2go.
Online High School Credit Recovery Courses:
The Online High School Credit Recovery Courses offer a flexible and affordable onlineoption for students who need to make up credits or retake courses to improve theirgrades. Students can choose from a wide range of core curriculum courses in Algebra,Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, and English. Instruction is entirely online, so studentscan study at their own pace with the guidance of a dedicated and experienced instructor. Thisunique support system is designed to help students succeed, even if they've struggledwith high school curriculum in the past. This program is offered through Career OnlineHigh School, a division of Smart Horizons Career Online High School, and is accreditedby the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
This program is part of COS's growing catalog of hundreds of online course offerings.And they can access the program 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection. Newenrollments are processed immediately and students have access to the program for fourweeks.
ReadyMATH
Entering or returning to college and feeling unprepared for math? That's a problemReadyMATH can solve.
ReadyMATH is the most advanced system for learning math and test preparation.By design, this online program condenses the required instruction to exactly what youneed—no more, no less—enhancing and accelerating your learning. ReadyMATH assessesyour knowledge gaps and then targets instruction and practice to specifically addressindividual needs, allowing you to master everything from Basic Arithmetic to IntermediateAlgebra. You learn at your own pace and get support from an experienced academic tutor.
It is a very effective way to prepare you for the following placement exams:
Compass, Accuplacer, or Asset tests SAT or ACT GED™ test
ReadyMATH topics include Basic Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra, andIntermediate Algebra.
If you've struggled with math in the past, get ready for an entirely new and rewardingexperience. With the help of custom-tailored lessons, hands-on practice, and masteryreviews, you'll quickly achieve the solid foundation in math that you need for collegesuccess.
To learn more on either of these programs, you can visit our website atwww.cos.edu/communityed or call the Community Education Department at COS at559-687-3201.
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Online Courses
Computers ($99)Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3, 4, & 5Introduction to Illustrator CS3, 4, & 5Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital photographerIntroduction to Microsoft ExcelDesigning Effective Websites
Language and Arts ($99)Speed Spanish I, II & IIIInstant ItalianConversational JapaneseBeginning conversational FrenchSpanish for Medical ProfessionalsDiscover Digital PhotographyDrawing for the Absolute BeginnerWriting for Children
Children, Parents, and Family ($99)Assisting Aging ParentsGenealogy BasicsGoing Green at HomeHandling Medical Emergencies
Personal Development ($99)Get Assertive!Individual ExcellenceLeadershipListen to Your Heart and Success will FollowTwelve Steps to a Successful Job Search
Tools for Teachers ($99)Solving Classroom Discipline Problems I & IIThe Creative Classroom Creating the Inclusive Classroom: Strategies for Success Survival Kit for New TeachersSpanish in the Classroom Understanding Adolescents
For more classes, go to www.ed2go.com/cosOther classes not listed above may be priced higher
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TRAVEL & LEISURETo register for a trip or for more information, contact JEST4Fun! at 559.288.2603
Day Trips:
Dodgers/Giants Baseball in San FranciscoAre you a Dodgers fan? A Giants fan? Do you love the rivalry between these two teams? Wantto get out of the summer heat for a day? Come join us when these two teams meet in July.
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012Departure: Bus leaves at 1:00 p.m. from COS parking lot 7 (southside of campus). The game begins at 6:00 p.m.Return: depends upon length of game.Price: $100 per person - Price includes transportation, snacks & one ticket to the gameRegistration: contact Elizabeth at JEST4Fun! at 559.288.2603 or [email protected]
Extended Trips:
Old World Prague & the Blue DanubeTake a trip to Prague; Czech Republic; Passau, Germany; Austria – Salzburg, Durnstein, Vienna;Bratislava, Slovakia; and Budapest, Hungary aboard a privately owned Grand Circle Cruise Lineriver ship exclusively for American travelers.
Dates: March 7 – 13, 2013 (13 days)Price: $3,535 per person, double occupancy – Includes international airfare from Fresno
Single supplement: $595. Single accommodations are limited.
Registration & Information: call 1-800-597-2452 Option #2 and give the representative the following information:
Service Code: G3-24143Trip name/code: Old World Prague & the Blue Danube/EDRDeparture Date: March 7, 2013
Trip Cancellation & Refund Policy:All trip refunds are subject to a $20 processing fee, regardless of when or why you cancel. If ouroffice needs to cancel a trip you will receive a full refund.
One-day ExcursionsShort, day trips that do not have any pre-purchased tickets, meals or any other advanced payment,requires ten (10) days notice.
Trips with Pre-purchased ItemsDay trips that require COS Community Education Department to prepay for tickets, meals orother participant expenses require 30 days notice.
Extended TripsOur extended trips have various cancellation, deposit, and final payment deadlines. Please besure to ask for this information when you register.
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Tulare, CA 93274
Phone: (559) 687-3201 or 737-4884
Fax: (559) 687-3210
Website: www.cos.edu/communityed
Email: [email protected]
College of the Sequoias Community Education StaffDebbie Castro, Program Developer/Manager
Annette Eickelberg, Senior Secretary
Interim President/Superintendent
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College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees
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Cancellation & Refund Policy:Unless otherwise noted in the class description, you may cancel your enrollment ten (10) or more daysbefore the beginning of a course to receive a full refund less a processing fee of $10. Requests mustbe submitted in writing and mailed to College of the Sequoias, BICS Training Center, 4136 N. MooneyBlvd., Tulare, CA 93274. The written request should include: the participant's name, social securitynumber, home address, home telephone number, and the course name and number. No refund can beprovided for cancellation without a ten (10) day written notice. Trips: Different refund policies applyto trips and tours. See page ?? for our trip refund policy.
The Division's courses operate on a self-supporting budget based on tuition income. We regret thatthere can be no exceptions to the cancellation policy due to an individual's personal circumstances. The registration fee is refunded in full if the College cancels the class. The Community EducationDepartment reserves the right to cancel a course if not justified by sufficient enrollment. Thedecision to cancel a class is made 3 to 4 days prior to the start of the class. So please register early.If we cancel a class, we will contact you to transfer you to another section (if applicable), orquickly process your refund. If you paid by credit card, your account will be credited. All otherrefunds are sent by mail. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
Registration is Easy!By Phone – call 559-687-3201. Have your credit card and program information ready.
By Mail – Mail the enrollment form & payment to: COS BICS Training Center, Attn: Community Education, 4136 N. Mooney Blvd. Tulare, CA 93274
By Fax – Fax your registration form and credit card information to the Community EducationOffice at 559-687-3210
In Person – Bring the enrollment form and payment to the Community Education Office at theCOS BICS Training Center located at the address above.
Would you like to teach in the Community Education programat College of the Sequoias?
If you have a skill or specialized knowledge to share, we would like to speak to you about teachingpossibilities. A teaching credential is not required, but experience is!
If you are interested in becoming a Community Education Presenter/Instructor please downloadthe proposal form on our website ([email protected]) and follow the directions to get it toour office. If your proposal meets our needs, we’ll call you to schedule an interview.
Class proposals are evaluated and selected on the basis of:• Marketability• Non-duplication• Suitability to the College Mission• Qualifications of presenters• Availability of facilities
(Community Education is a collection of self-supporting, fee-based classes designed to be of interestto residents of our community. These classes and workshops do not provide college credit, but doprovide an opportunity for experiences not otherwise offered by the college.)
Or, don’t want to teach but have an idea for a class you would like to take but don’t see it listedin our catalog? Send me an email at [email protected] with your idea and we’ll see what we cando to add it to our class offerings.
