Workshop Descriptions 2008
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for Summer Youth workshops closes on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. for courses that begin the following Monday. Sign-up early, as spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Extended Day Option (entering grades 3-7)
Extended Day is ideal for busy parents who need to bring their kids a little earlier in the morning and leave them a little later in the afternoon. The Extended Day option offers supervised activities and fun from 7:30 - 9 am and 4 - 5:30 pm and supervision through the lunch period, but the kids must be registered in classes for the entire day and bring their lunches. This option is only available during the 4 weeks listed below. Cost $60/week.
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-7 | June 9 - 13 | 7:30-9 am & 4-5:30 pm | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-7 | June 16 - 20 | 7:30-9 am & 4-5:30 pm | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-7 | July 7 - 11 | 7:30-9 am & 4-5:30 pm | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 3-7 | July 14 - 18 | 7:30-9 am & 4-5:30 pm | SMU-in-Legacy |
Computer Animation, Web Design, Photoshop, and Digital Photography
3D Animation
Beginners (entering grades 4-6)
Learn the technology behind movies such as The Incredibles and
Bee Movie. Take a first step into the world of 3D animation with
Animation Master - an easy to use animation program. Use Animation Master
to create 3D models that you can build on for years to come. Internet access
at home is required to download your creations. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
3D Animation
Beginners (entering grades 7-11)
Create computer-generated 3-D characters and worlds similar
to those used in Ratatouille and The Enchanted. With the easy to
use software program, Animation Master, design
characters and animate them in varied scenes, backdrops and textures.
This revolutionary patch-based technology makes it easy to create natural,
fluid and flexible characters, scenery, and props. By the end of the week, you will
have several animations to share with your friends and family. Internet access
at home is required to download your creations. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 4 | 7-11 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 7-11 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 6 | 7-11 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
3D Animation Advanced
(entering grades 4-11)
In this class students focus on developing more complex animation skills utilizing multiple characters and action sequences. Advanced
animators communicate stories using a variety of techniques
including inverse kinematics, ray-tracing, image mapping, and modeling of
complex organic and mechanical objects. The patch-based technology used in this
class allows for natural and fluid-moving characters, scenery, and
props. Internet access at home is required to download your creations. Prerequisite: 3D Animation:
Beginners, or instructor approval. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | July 28 - August 1 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 7-11 | July 28 - August 1 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Web-Page Design
(entering grades 5-9)
Design, layout, and build web pages using Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, FrontPage, and HTML code. Using various options available for
creating web pages, students are challenged to use creativity as they design a
web site inserting appropriate graphics and text, using thematic backgrounds and
colors as well as creating links to other pages and web sites. Students also
learn steps needed to publish web creations in cyberspace. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-7 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 6-9 | July 28 - August 1 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 8-9 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 6-9 | August 4 - 8 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Digital
Photo Basics for the Shutterbug Set
(entering
grades 5-8)
Hands-on
activities teach basic photography skills, including how to hold a camera and set
controls,
the effects of light and color on pictures,
and how to download your shots onto a computer. A final project will include a
slide show of the students’ best works. No experience necessary. Bring a digital
camera with charged batteries and a blank CD to each class. Students can combine this class with Pixel Pics Basics in
Adobe Photoshop offered in the
afternoon for a full day of digital photography fun. Cost: $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | June 16 - 20 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Pixel
Pics Basics in Adobe Photoshop
(entering grades 5-8)
Pixters
will journey through the basic geography of Photoshop applying endless
techniques to photos created with the camera. Bring a digital camera with
charged batteries and a blank CD to each class.
For a full day of digital photography fun, students can
combine this class with
the Digital Photo
Basics for the Shutterbug Set
class
that is offered in the morning.
Cost: $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Gaming
Journeys in Game Design (entering grades 3-5)
Use Games Factory 2 software tools to manufacture arcade games, platform
games, screen savers, and even more. Key game components are supplied - heroes,
monsters, power-ups, and other objects you need, plus the sound and music.
You will also be able to easily add custom items of your choice. Internet access at
home is required to download your creations. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-5 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-5 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Checkmate! (entering grades 3-6)
Beginning and intermediate chess players are invited to
this chess class that culminates in an all-day tournament. Beginners focus on
learning how the pieces move, chess notation, basic tactics, opening traps, and
simple checkmates. Intermediate students learn popular chess openings,
positional strategy, endgame techniques, and more advanced tactics. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Never
Winter Nights Beginners (entering grades 4-11)
Use the challenging tools provided in Never Winter Nights software as you
construct a unique gaming module. Tools in this program allow
you to create modules (modding) set in a medieval fantasy world. Even novice users
can construct almost anything from a quiet, misty forest to a dripping cavern of
foul evil or even a king's court. Monsters, items, set pieces and settings are
available and user-friendly. T-rated with violence and blood
"blocked." Home Internet access is required to download your creations. Cost
$189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 7-11 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 7-11 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 6 | 7-11 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Computer Gaming: Beginners
(entering
grades 4-6)
Learn game theory and logic using the best object-oriented
software, Multimedia Fusion. This software package allows creation
of single and multiple
player computer games by dragging, dropping and clicking! Continue by setting
interactive behaviors and rules in the intuitive Event Editor and that's it! Games may be shared with family and friends. Internet access at
home is required to download your creations. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 16 - 20 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 4-6 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Computer Gaming, Beginners
(entering grades 7-11)
Learn gaming theory and logic using the highly rated object oriented
software, Multimedia Fusion. This software is the most flexible,
powerful, and full-featured authoring tool for game development available today.
You will be able to achieve superior and impressive results without prior programming
skills or computer gaming knowledge . Games may be shared with family and friends.
Internet access at home is required to download your creations. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 5 | 7-11 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 6 | 7-11 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 7 | 7-11 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Computer Gaming, Advanced
(entering grades 4-11)
Focus on more complicated game construction skills as you learn
to sectionalize game components creating an extended, multilevel game. You
will have the opportunity to incorporate animated video segments and
individualized special effects including explosions, morphing and other features
in your ultimate
game design. Internet access at home is required to download your creations.
Prerequisite: Computer Gaming: Beginners, or instructor’s approval. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | July 28 - August 1 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 7-11 | July 28 - August 1 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 7-11 | August 4 - 8 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Mini-BattleBots
(entering grades 2-4)
Head-to-head non-stop
Action! Using engineering principles, students design strategies to disable and
defeat their opponents in battle. These mini-battlebot machines are based on the
creative Rokenbok RC and building units. Three channel vehicles are controlled
within an environment of mass hysteria and chaos in a ROK’n Rumble Arena of pure
fun. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 2-4 | June 16 - 20 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 2-4 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 2-4 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 2-4 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Battlebots
(entering grades 5-8)
Using LEGOs and Rokenbok building sets,
pitch your robotic machine and strategy against your classmates. As a member of
an “engineering team,” develop complex problem-solving skills to overcome
opponents in the fiercest
battles ever fought! Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-8 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 5-8 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 5-8 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 5-8 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 6 | 5-8 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Keyboarding Skills
Keys to Keyboarding (entering grades 3-8) new course
Learn touch typing and superior keyboard techniques using a personal
computer. Class sessions include teacher demonstrations as well as
independent practice. Skills learned in the workshop can help students finish
homework with ease and write papers at a faster pace! Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | August 4-8 | 8:30-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | August 4-8 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 7-8 | August 4-8 | 3:00-4:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO Technology
LEGO Early Structures
(entering kindergarten)
Small engineers love this
“hands-on, minds-on” class for the early-learning age group. Students learn
basic structure concepts with cooperative exploration using LEGO DUPLO elements
in both individual and team structure projects. Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | K | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | K | June 16 - 20 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | K | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO
Locomotion (entering grades 1-3)
Build trains with LEGOS. The “L-gauge” trains used in this class are built with only
LEGO elements so they'll look just like their real-life
companions. These designs will give you a unique perspective on what makes up a great
LEGO train layout. Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-3 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-3 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-3 | July 28 - August 1 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO Car Rally
(entering grades 1-3)
Learn about the mechanics of
cars using LEGO building bricks. Build classic, concept, and solar cars and race them all
against the clock and against each other. You'll even build a
racecar driven by the power of gravity! Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | June 9 - 13 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-3 | June 23 - 27 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-3 | July 7 - 11 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-3 | July 14 - 18 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 1-3 | July 21 - 25 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 6 | 1-3 | July 28 - August 1 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO Mania
(entering grades 1-3)
Using LEGO elements in an
educational setting, your child learns to design, build, and test creations.
Both free builds and activity-card builds are at the heart of this
course. Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | June 16 - 20 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-3 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-3 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-3 | July 21-25 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO Crazy Contraptions
(entering grades 1-3)
Make wacky and exciting
machines using LEGO elements. Learn how these machines interact with the world
around them. Your machine may be pitted against another machine, or you may
work with a teammate to develop a solution to a real world problem. Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | June 9 - 13 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-3 | June 16 - 20 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-3 | June 23 - 27 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-3 | July 7 - 11 | 2:30-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 1-3 | July 28 - August 1 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO Digital
Construction
(entering grades 3-5)
This class offers a unique 3-D construction environment with an endless
supply of virtual LEGO bricks. The easy-to-use interface takes you to the
outermost reaches of your imagination. Finished models can be combined to create
virtual LEGO worlds with combinations of fantastic animation effects, action
bricks, including hinges, rotors, lights, and the best bricks of all --
Destructa bricks. Home Internet access is required to download your creation.
Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | June 16 - 20 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-5 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-5 | July 21 - 25 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Movie Makers
(entering grades 3-5)
Create movie magic with Movie Studio+ Software. Combine video and stop-action
shots and your imagination to bring your movie story ideas to the big screen, or
even toYouTube. You will learn about the techniques of the trade to create distinctive
lighting, camera angles, and special effects. Home
Internet access is required to retrieve your movie. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-5 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-5 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO World of Bionicles (entering
grades 4-6)
Build new worlds for an army of bionicles. Re-enact explorations and battle in
landscapes you create. Use your creativity to bring these LEGO Bionicles to life
and into battle. Cost
$189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 28 - August 1 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO World of Droids
(entering grades 3-4)
Bring the Star Wars universe
to life. With The Dark Side Developer Kit™ from LEGO® Mindstorms,™
you build and program robots, creatures, and transports that do what you want
them to do. Using Constructopedia™ instructions, you begin training as an
apprentice moving onto bigger and more complex machines. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-4 | June 16 - 20 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-4 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 3-4 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 5 | 3-4 | July 28 - August 1 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
LEGO
Rocketry
(entering grades 4-6)
Build, test and fly real rockets while learning about Newton’s Laws.
Perform ‘fly-ability’ tests on your rockets, and use LEGO Smart Bricks to launch
your rocket. LEGO rocket-powered cars are a vital part of this class.
Cost $219 (includes $30 lab fee)
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 16 - 20 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | July 28 - August 1 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Applied Science
Toy Builders I (entering kindergarten) new course
Talk to your friend over a string! Find your way with a compass
that you have made! Or, play music with kitchenware! Do all this and more in
the first of a series of Toy Builders classes as you make simple toys out of
"stuff" you have around the house. Television takes a back seat when
you make and play with toys that provide hours of fun. Cost $109
(includes $20 lab fee)
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | K | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | K | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | K | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Dino Mania
(entering grades 1-3)
Junior dinosaur
aficionados carry their savvy to a whole new level through a variety of fun
hands-on activities to boost knowledge of these astonishing prehistoric animals.
Each day, the class focuses on a different group (meat eaters, plant eaters,
flyers, swimmers, and babies). Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Inventor's
Tool Box (grades 1-3)
Inventor’s Tool Box provides the tools and designs using Rokenbok elements
to create unique machines and devices. Master Rokenbok builders will experiment
with basic structures, simple machines and mechanisms to test forces and motion.
Additional experiments will check functions of wheels and axles, levers and
pulleys; and investigate the effects of friction and gravity on speed. Cost $89
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-3 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-3 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-3 | July 14 - 18 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-3 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Rock’n
Roller Coasters
(entering grades 4-6) new course
Get
loopy over roller coasters! Challenge yourself to build faster, longer and
loopier contraptions that defy the laws of physics...well almost. Using the
award winning construction toy set, Chaos, you will explore the reaches
of your imagination and creativity while building fun rides for super fast
Chaos Balls. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | June 23- 27 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 4-6 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Toy
Builders II
(entering grades 4-6)
new course
Take apart common toys and use the parts to create original designs.
Learn how singing greeting cards play, wind-up cars tick, and how many other
toys operate as well. Basic components are used as building blocks for
individualized creations linited only be your imagination. Cost $109
(includes $20 lab fee)
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | June 23 - 27 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 4-6 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 4-6 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-10:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Kids in the Kitchen (entering grades
5-8)
This workshop is a beginner's kid-friendly recipe for food, science,
and fun. Budding chefs will be guided through a collection of kid-tested
concoctions that kids love. Students learn kitchen
safety, science of ingredient combination, basic use of cooking utensils, as
well as food presentation skills. Class activities will include easy
recipes for healthy snacks,
entrees, side dishes, desserts and yummy smoothies. The workshop will
culminate in a sampler feast prepared by the young chefs. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Science
Olympiad Challenge
(entering grades 5-8)
UP, UP and AWAY! Convert empty plastic soda bottles into high flying
rockets and discover important scientific principles such as Newton’s laws,
acceleration, thrust and inertia. Explore scientific ‘challenges’ such as
Bridge Busters, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Styrofoam Drag Racing, and more—all
in a day’s work for Science Olympiad Champions. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Microscopic World Around Us (entering
grades 5-8) new course
Salt crystals loom and brine shrimp wriggle! Who knew that? Under
the microscope, everyday things and little-known organisms reveal their inner
beauty. Discover and explore with microscopes up-close worlds of minerals,
fabrics, fingerprints, postage stamps, kitchen powders, pond life, and
everything else you can imagine. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Outer Space - The Final Frontier
(entering grades 6-8)
Explore the possibilities of extraterrestrial intelligence.
Investigate binary-coded messages, analyze light from different “stars,” make
models of solar systems; and ultimately, create messages to send to outer space. Use what
you learn to interpret others’ messages, and design a planetary system where
life could start. Reenact Galileo’s work tracking Jupiter as you learn more
about the Jupiter system. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 6-8 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
It's All About Special Effects (entering
grades 6-8) new course
How do they do it - slime, moldings, blood, optical illusions, and
more! Join us as we dive into the world of special effects and learn how
to create the images and sensations we have come to enjoy on the screen. You
will probably get a bit messy as you prepare to become a special effects artist,
so dress appropriately! Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 6-8 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Amusement Park Physics (entering grades 7-9) new course
Come learn physics principal behind all the rides we enjoy. We
will build classic amusement park rides including a roller coaster with clothoid
loop, carousel, ferris wheel, pirate ship with a classic pendulum, scrambler,
swing and boom rides, plus half pipe and inclined plane ramp systems with a
circular loop. explore gearing options for rotating rides and a lot more.
Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | August 4 - 8 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
CSI Forensics/Mystery Festival (entering grades 5-8)
Experience “solving” a crime, learn how to take and lift fingerprints, examine hair and fiber evidence, bone analysis, and explore the basics of crime-lab chemistry. Hands-on crime-lab activities include diagramming a scene, performing method searches for evidence, and documenting the different scenarios that might have occurred. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-8 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Mathematics
Math Games Extravaganza (entering grades 1-3) new course
The
countdown to math fun begins with a multitude of interactive activities
including a variety of board and computer games. Students will
play games utilizing dice, cards, and dominoes, as well as games like Math
Matching, math Bingo, and Math baseball. The emphasis is on
having fun while reviewing and improving basic math skills - addition, subtraction,
measurements, telling time and temperature, and counting with money, as well
as basic concepts of area, volume and weight. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 2-3 | July 21 - 25 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 1-2 | August 4 -8 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Math Explorations (entering grades 3-6) new course
Let your "mathination" run wild! Fun-filled activities focus on developing
higher order thinking skills that flex math logic 'muscles' for superior problem
solving ability. This class is perfect for students with a keen interest in
math. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | August 4 - 8 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Math in the World of Literature (entering grades 4-5) new course
Well-loved children's literature can be an effective tool to help
children think mathematically in everyday situations. This unique workshop is
planned to help students apply mathematic reasoning and problem solving skills
in situations from treasured stories that they read to common home and school
experiences. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-5 | August 4 - 8 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Math FUNdamentals (entering grades 3-6) new course
Stretch the limits of your math skills with this class! Hands-on
activities and math games help improve skills in graphing, fractions,
measurements, word problems, test strategies and more. Review and practice of
math concepts is balanced with everyday math puzzles aimed at increasing math
abilities and self-confidence. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | August 4 - 8 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Math Around the World (entering grades 5-8)
Journey through the world of mathematics experiencing games
and diversions from across the globe and throughout time. Throughout this
journey students are challenged to rely on numbers, geometry, probability, and logic.
Discover the intriguing patterns of topology networks originating in
Zaire. Play game sticks, a version of a game played by native
Californians. Challenge your spatial skills by building geometric
constructions that were first developed in England. Try to solve our
Lo-Shu puzzles - classic magic squares originating in China. Come have fun
and appreciate the beauty of mathematics as well as the people from the many
different cultures that produced these games. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-8 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Creative Arts
Acting Made Simple (entering grades 3-5)
Using the innate energies, enthusiasm, and natural talents of youth, basic
acting is taught in this interactive workshop. Focus is on body movement, vocal and
facial expression, delivery, and audience analysis. Students will
demonstrate skills in performance and reading in a final presentation for family and
friends. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Readers Theatre I and II (entering grades 3-8)
Using compelling reading from scripts and minimal theater techniques, students
are encouraged to tell a story in a most entertaining form, without props,
costumes or sets. 
Readers
Theater is a perfect vehicle for building reading fluency with repeated reading
practice as well as confidence and enthusiasm for reading and performing.
Students will show their skills in performance and reading in a final
presentation for parents and friends. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 6-8 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Exploring History with The American
Girl®
Dolls (girls entering grades 3-6)
Do you enjoy the American Girl Doll® Collection? Interested in
knowing more about American history? Then this workshop is just for you!
Come and experience five American Girl Dolls ® through hands-on
activities especially designed to incorporate specific lifestyle themes of
several dolls. Experience grinding corn, carding real wool and painting terra
cotta pots with 1824 Josephina; create kites, write letters and finish
with sealing wax like1864 Addy; learn to play croquet, beat rugs, and
tour Samantha's Victorian house at the Heritage Farmstead Museum; sew a
colonial hat, practice embroidery, and dip candles with 1774 Felicity;
and string a beaded necklace, create original pop poster and cut paper dolls
with the newest doll - 1974 Julie! In addition, we will cook, share
stories, make new friends, and laugh a lot! Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-6 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-6 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 3-6 | August 4 - 8 New! | 9:00 - 12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Bits and Pieces in 3D Mosaics (entering grades 3-8)
Explore how to transform geometric shapes into intricate
patterns of delight using various textured surfaces of stone, glass, tile,
shells, and other found objects. Whether experienced
or novice, each mosaic experience is sure to bring delight and surprise
upon completion. After laying out a design, students create and
take home flat as well as 3-D mosaic masterpieces. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-8 | July 21 - 25 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
My Quilt! My Way! (entering grades 3-8)
new course
Venture outside the conventional methods of quilt making into an open-ended
approach to fabric art. This workshop introduces piecing, raw edged applique and
hand embellishing to add 3-D effects to treasured pieces of fabric art. Using
freehand scissor cutting, layering of fabrics, mixing of color combinations,
together with rolling and stuffing fabrics, young quilters produce a small
quilted masterpiece to take home. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-8 | July 14 - 18 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Acting - Next Steps (entering grades 6-8) new course
Building on basic acting skills learned previously, students engage in
activities that refine acting skills including vocal and facial expression,
interpretation of literature and creative use of exaggerated performance to
entertain an audience. A variety of script styles is used as students perform
and practice skills throughout the week. Friends and family are invited to a
final polished performance. Prerequisite: Acting Made Simple workshop or similar
acting instruction and experience Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 6-8 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Drawing and Painting Studio - Picasso to Van Gogh (entering grades 5-11)
new course
Explore drawing and painting methods and mediums inspired by the works
of the great masters in the time honored method of grid drawing. Then paint from
miniature to grand, in mediums including watercolor, pastels, cutouts, and
acrylic impasto. Surfaces range from the expected...paper, to the
exploratory...Plexiglas. Cost $349
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-11 | June 23 - 27 | 9:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Fashion Sketching (entering grades 5-11)
Interested in fashion and
drawing? Join other young fashion enthusiasts to develop techniques
necessary when drawing fashion figures and garments with style and detail.
Learn the mediums of graphite pencil, pen, marker, chalk pastel, and
how to mix mediums for your own signature style. All art supplies and
materials included but bring in photos to use as references. See Fashion
Sketching Workshop blog:
http://fashionsketching.blogspot.com/ for details. Cost $349
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 5-11 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-11 | June 16 - 20 NEW! | 9:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Communication Skills
Improv Comedy or Communication Skills 101
(entering grades 6-12)
A funny thing happened on my way to the _____________. How would you finish this
sentence? That’s the kind of thing you’ll be doing in this fun class where you
are challenged to “think on your feet.” By playing games similar to the
ones seen on the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” you’ll have lots of laughs
as you improve your speaking abilities and communication skills. When you’re
finished with
this class you should be able to say anything to anybody anytime. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 6-9 | July 14 - 18 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Speaking Skills for Young Presenters
(entering grades 4-6) new course
Learn the necessary basics to produce and perform informative speeches and oral
reports. Become proficient as you practice delivering oral presentations
appropriate for school and extracurricular activities. Curriculum includes
outlining, organization, research, as well as winning presentation techniques.
Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 4-6 | July 28 - Aug. 1 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Speak Up the
Right Way
(entering grades 3-12) new course
Learn effective communication and leadership skills in a positive, supporting
and fun environment. Students build self confidence and positive self image as
they give oral presentations, provide positive feedback to peers, and learn to
accept criticism objectively. This workshop is perfect for any student who
wants to master the arts of speaking, listening, thinking, and leading!
Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-5 | August 4 - 8 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 6-8 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | 9-12 | August 4 - 8 | 3:00-4:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Test Preparation & College Planning
Target the Question - Math (entering grades 3-6) new course
Techniques for recognizing key words and phrases to untangle math
word problems are presented in this hands-on workshop. Students practice
understanding, interpreting and solving math problems with the goal to boost
confidence and scores on a variety of math assessments. Cost
$199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | August 4 - 8 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | August 4 - 8 | 1:00-2:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Target the Question - Reading (entering grades 3-6) new course
This workshop focuses on key strategies to master reading
objectives found on a variety of academic tests. Quality, age-appropriate
literature is used to guide students as they learn to recognize and apply
different reading skills to narrative and expository text. Students become
more discerning successful test-takers. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 3-4 | August 4 - 8 | 3:00-4:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 5-6 | August 4 - 8 | 3:00-4:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
The Ultimate College Planning Workshop (entering grades 9-12)
This
college prep course guides high school students through the highly competitive
college selection/application process. Activities include an assessment of
individual strengths, matching strengths with potential career options;
analyzing criteria to evaluate colleges and scholarship opportunities, essay
writing, and coaching for success at college visits and fairs. Detailed
attention is given to the finer points of the process including crafting a
winning essay and flawless resume. Includes resource binder. Cost $299
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 9-10 | June 9 - 13 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 11-12 | June 9 - 13 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Writing for the SAT
(entering grades 9-12)
Learn to maximize your score on the new writing section
of the SAT. Included is a review of essential grammar concepts and an effective
organizational strategy that enables students to make better decisions on the
multiple choice section. Students also discover how to use sophisticated vocabulary, examples, and
details to impress readers who also score the essay test. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 9-12 | July 28 - August 1 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
SAT Preparation: Verbal/Math
(entering grades 10-12)
Practice makes perfect when it comes to the SAT! In this
course students will practice concepts tested on the exam and proven test-taking
techniques for the SAT. A basic review of the verbal and math skills covered on the SAT
and recommended study techniques will be included through guided practice. Cost
$299
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 10-12 | July 28 - August 1 | 10:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 10-12 | August 4 - 8 | 10:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
SAT Preparation: Writing (entering grades 10-12)
This workshop focuses on preparing students for the new writing section
of the SAT. Strategies for increasing success with multiple-choice questions is
bolstered by guided practice covering basic grammar rules and correct sentence
and paragraph structure. Tips on organizing and developing responses for the
required essay section are included. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 10-12 | August 4 - 8 | 3:00-4:30 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Writing the College Application Essay (entering grades 10-12) new
course
The section of the college application package that offers a
glimpse of the real 'you' is the personal essay. This workshop assists
students to develop ideas and strategies to organize the application essay,
and gives editing tactics for clarity, crispness and voice. Writing prompts
will guide students to successfully reach the target audience - the college
admissions office. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 10-12 | July 28 - August 1 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 10-12 | August 4 - 8 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Reading and Literature Enhancement Skills
Phonological Awareness
(entering grades K-2)
Young
children learn to read and spell with greater ease when phonological awareness
is developed through direct instruction. Lively interactive games and activities help children accelerate beginning reading skills or
improve existing reading skills. Cost $199
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | K | July 28 - August 1 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 1-2 | July 28 - August 1 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 3 | K | August 4 -8 | 8:30-10:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 4 | 1-2 | August 4 - 8 | 10:30-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Literacy Gaming Online
(entering grades 1-5) new course
Students participate in engaging, interactive literacy building games on the
World Wide Web designed to boost literacy skills, build reading fluency, and
help develop life long readers. A wide variety of game formats for skill
building practice will be available. At the end of the week, students take home
a personalized CD with their favorite internet games. Cost $189
| Section | Grades | Dates | Time | Location |
| 1 | 1-2 | July 7 - 11 | 9:00-12:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
| 2 | 3-5 | July 7 - 11 | 1:00-4:00 | SMU-in-Legacy |
Reading Fluency (entering grades 1-3)
Focus of this workshop is building readers who enjoy and understand what they
read.
Students practice basic word-attack skills, reading with fluency, and
comprehension exercises that promote smooth, accurate reading. An interactive notebook of reading fluency and comprehension
activities is created for later use at ho