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Discover our three academies: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M) Academy, Gear-Up for School Success Academy, and Cultural and Creative Arts Academy. Through the excellent facilitation and teaching by top-notch certified teachers and college professors, learners have the opportunity to develop practical skills while enriching their knowledge and expanding minds through engaging activities. Learn skills for everyday life for home, school, and fun.

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

GEAR-UP FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS ACADEMY

Improve Your Writing Skills
Learn to communicate effectively through your written work. Sharpen your skills in writing essay questions, reports, and term papers. Develop expertise in grammar, sentence and paragraph construction. Clarify your thoughts and the organization of your page.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1210M01-58490 (grades 3-5) $74

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1210M02-58784 (grades 3-5) $74

Improve Your Reading
Increase your reading skills and gain confidence to help you in your school work. Experience how reading can be fun as you grasp easy reading strategies. Use phonics as you improve your reading. Improve reading comprehension and discover hands-on fun as you get ready for the new school year.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1211M01-58126 (grades 3-5) $74

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1211M02-58785 (grades 3-5) $74

Confident and Capable Kids
Gain confidence in the transition from elementary school to middle school. Build self-esteem through games, activities and projects. Effectively confront bullying and intimidation by others. Learn skills for staying home alone, Internet safety and constructive activities, interviews, baby sitting and other first work experience. Go home with art projects and photos of yourself taken by a professional photographer.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1184M01-58134 (ages 9-13) $74

Mon-Fri, July 15-19. 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1184M02-58968 (ages 9-13) $74

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Fun with Writing: Become a Creative Writer
Learn how to write with excitement. Use words to express your imagination. Review the basics of being a good author and start writing your own stories. Expand your vocabulary and learn to write with confidence.

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1204M02-58124 (grades 3-5) $74

Clay Camp
Come have fun while learning the hand building techniques of clay! Create different clay projects including bowls, mugs, and a human figure. The last 2 days, we will glaze the projects.

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1165M01-58825 (ages 6-14) $79, $20 materialfee to instructor

Creative Kids through Digital Photography
Amaze yourself and others with how creative you can be! Through games, activities and projects, learn creative thinking techniques sure to inspire. Discover how to incorporate elements of design as you make a time capsule, create a frame, decorate a hat, paint images, and more. The instructor will photograph you and provide images for you to use in projects. Go home with photos, projects, and an idea booklet.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1185M01-58492 (grades 3-6) $79

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1185M02-58997 (grades 3-6) $79

Recycled Papermaking and Art
Recycle your junk mail, computer paper, and magazine inserts in this green class. Come dressed for a mess and turn recycled paper pulp into note cards, bowls, and mixed media art projects.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1160M01-58497 (grades 5-8) $79

Beginning Spanish I
Learn simple conversational phrases as well as the Spanish alphabet, colors, numbers and clothing, all through creative and fun ways to remember vocabulary.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1150M01-58510 (grades 4-7) $74

Beginning Spanish II
Building upon Spanish I, discover more conversational phrases as well as expressing likes and dislikes, directions, and describing things in a home.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1151M01-58511 (grades 4-7) $74

S.T.E.M. ACADEMY

Chocolate Math
Expand your mathematical mind and enhance your taste buds as you solve challenging math problems and eat chocolate candy. Do card tricks, brainteasers, and logic puzzles while discovering how M&M’s and Hershey Chocolate Bars can expand your math capabilities. Bring calculator (optional).

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1208M01-58493 (grades 3-5) $74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1208M02-58128 (grades 3-5) $74

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1208M03-58969 (grades 3-5) $74

Keyboarding
Learn correct keyboarding skills using accuracy and speed. Have fun with games to type words before they pass by and stories from easy to difficult to type. Receive a printed paper showing your speed in words per minute.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1170M01-58786 (grades 4-8 ) $79

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1170M02-58787 (grades 4-8) $79

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1170M03-58970 (grades 4-8) $79

Junior Engineering Academy: Engineer with Legos!
Let your imagination run wild with LEGO®. Build engineering designed projects such as boats, bridges, and more. Use special pieces to create a unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building and apply simple machine structures.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9-10:30 am. ACC North Building
YTHC 1181M01-59022 (grades 3-5) $99

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1181M02-59023 (grades 5-8) $99

Vehicle Engineering
Build up to 13 different motorized vehicles capped off with a final project using our unique LEGO kits. Vehicles include everyday vehicles, concept cars, construction machines, and more.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 9-noon ACC North Building
YTHC 1140M01-58974 (grades 3-5) $169

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1-4 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1140M02-58975 (grades 6-8) $169

Video Game Making
Design and modify arcade style video games. Learn how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in your game, then increase difficulty level and add more features. Design a version of Pac Man and several other games.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9-noon ACC North Building
YTHC 1078M01-58976 (grades 3-5) $169

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 1-4 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1078M02-58977(grades 6-8) $169

GENERAL ENRICHMENT

Beginning Chess
Investigate what it takes to become a chess player. Discover how the pieces move, the object of the game, and rules of the game. Basic strategy and basic checkmates will be covered. Instructor has been teaching chess for over 10 years and is an USCF-rated expert.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1202M01-58121 (grades 3-12 ) $74

Intermediate Chess
Continue to learn more chess strategies. Prerequisite: You must know the rules of chess (how the pieces move and the object of the game) or have taken Beginning Chess.

Mon-Fri, July 28-Aug 2, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1203M01-58122 (grades 3-12) $74

Red Cross Babysitting
Getting ready to get a job and earn money in the field of babysitting? Learn what to do in an emergency, how to administer first aid, and what is needed to keep a child safe. Study the techniques of feeding, burping, changing a diaper, dressing, and carrying a baby. An introduction to rescue breathing and conscious choking for infants and children will also be covered. You must be 11 years old or older to take this class. Fee includes a Red Cross Babysitting Guide and certificate upon successful completion.

Sat, July 20, 9-3 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1239M01-58153 (age 11 or older) $79, $20 material fee to instructor

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY

SKILL REINFORCEMENT-Middle School-2 weeks

These courses are designed to help you earn credit, which must be approved by your school counselor, or to help you gain the skills needed to succeed in the next grade level.

Middle School Reading and Writing Skills

This comprehensive program is designed to help advance students’ reading and writing abilities. You will be immersed in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities that will help you become skilled readers and writers.

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 9, 1-2:30 p.m., 2 wks ACC North Building
YTHC 1245M01-58168 (grades 6-8) $159

Math Attack-Math Mastery for Middle School

Strengthen and reinforce basic math skills necessary for middle school success. Emphasis will be placed on attacking addition, subduing subtraction, mastering multiplication, defeating division, finishing fractions, and perfecting the point for decimals.

Mon-Fri, July 8-July 19, 9-10:30 .a.m., 2 wks ACC North Building
YTHC 1246M01-58526 (grades 6-8) $159

MORE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

GEAR UP FOR SCHOOL SUCCESS ACADEMY

Strategies for Middle School Success

Learn the skills and strategies necessary for success at the middle school level. You can improve your study skills and begin the school year with confidence. Learn practical strategies for organization, note taking, listening, test taking and planning.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1247M01-58173 (grades 6-8) $79

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1247M02-58788 (grades 6-8) $79

Improve Your Study Skills
Ever felt you would have studied harder if you only knew how? Learn strategies in listening, note-taking, test-taking, time management and more. Take learning inventories to discover how you learn best. Leave the class feeling ready for the new school year.

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1243M01-58163 (grades 6-12) $79

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1243M02-58496 (grades 6-12) $79

Improve Your Reading Skills
Frustrated with reading and unable to keep up with rest of the class? Experience a course that is great for ALL subjects. Improve your reading skills by reading independently from a novel of your choice. Develop a dialectical notebook and learn the techniques of how “Soaps” can improve your grades in all classes.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1259M01-58165 (grades 6-12) $79, $3 material fee to instructor

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1259M02-58525 (grades 6-12) $79, $3 material fee to instructor

Organize Your Life for Better Learning
Based on the book, “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey, learn organization strategies that will not only benefit your studies, but also your life. Explore some possibilities for improving your personal space to make room for more clear school goals. Improve your school work by organizing your thought patterns and structuring your work habits. Focus on simplifying your life and keeping your attention on what is really important for your success.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1242M01-58166 (grades 6-12) $79 includes workbook

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1242M02-58167 (grades 6-12) $79 includes workbook

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1242M03-58910 (grades 6-12) $79 includes workbook

ACT English Exam: Improve Your Scores
Prepare yourself for a successful ACT exam. Discover what areas of the verbal test battery which you need to improve your skills. Learn test taking techniques and how to control anxiety. Review grammar and comprehension to build your confidence. Fee includes workbook from National Association of Secondary School Principals. (grades 8-12 or younger with permission of instructor)

Mon-Fri, July 22-July 26, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1254M01-58177 $99, includes workbook

ACT Math Exam: Improve Your Scores
Prepare yourself for a successful ACT test score. Discover how this exam is structured. Complete and score actual problem types found on the test and develop math skills that will help you better prepare for taking this test. Fee includes a workbook from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. (grades 8-12 or younger with permission of instructor)

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1256M01-58180 $99, includes workbook

S.T.E.M. ACADEMY

MATH

Math Power: Conquer Fractions, Decimals, Percents

Are fractions, decimals and percents driving you crazy? Gain confidence with these everyday math skills. Review and learn arithmetic, conversion, and problem solving techniques. This is a good class to take before Pre-Algebra or as a math review.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1212M01-58156 (grades 6-8) $74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1212M02-58157 (grades 6-8 ) $74

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1212M03-59017 (grades 6-8) $74

Pre-Algebra I
Get your math juices flowing and be ready for a new school year. Review and learn signed numbers, percents, fractions, order of operations and much more. Leave this class feeling successful and ready for next year’s Pre-Algebra, Algebra/Saxon, or Algebra. This is a good class to take in conjunction with Pre- Algebra II.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1213M01-58158 (grades 6-8) $74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1213M02-58971 (grades 6-8) $74

Pre-Algebra II
Feeling like you need more Pre-Algebra before you tackle Algebra next year? Introduce yourself to negative numbers, two-step equations, graphing and solving inequalities. Learn how to simplify polynomials and do factoring. This is a good class to take in conjunction with “Pre-Algebra I”.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1214M01-58160 (grades 6-8) $74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1214M02-58972 (grades 6-8) $74

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 2:35-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1214M03-58973 (grades 6-8) $74

Algebra I
This is your review before Algebra II. Review inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, slopes, polynomials, expansion, functions and radicals. Bring a calculator (optional).

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1258M01-58183 (grades 8-12) 74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1258M02-58528 (grades 8-12) $74

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1258M03-58998 (grades 8-12) $74

Basic Auto Smarts
Ever wonder what you would do if your tire were flat? This class will not only review the basics of car care, but also tackle the basic “What if” questions when your car stops running and you become stranded on the side of the road. Prevention is the key to being safe and you will also learn how to check the basics of auto care: tire pressure, gas gauge, under the hood checks, oil level, washer fluid, coolant level and more.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1236M01-58792 (ages 15-18) $79

Design a Web Page
Create a web site that people will want to visit. Learn to use Flash and many free programs to enhance your site. Learn about colors, text tricks and more to make your website pop with dynamic animations, rollovers and other tricks that will give your website pizzazz. Bring a flash drive.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1081M01-58143 (grades 6-8) $99

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1081M02-58519 (grades 9-12) $99

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1081M03-58999 (grades 6-8) $99

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1081M04-59000 (grades 9-12) $99

Robotics I and II: Create a New Robot Each Week
Discover the world of robotics. Learn about the history and mechanics of a programmable robot. Discover how robotics is used in some of the most prominent industries of auto, space and more. Build your own robot which is a sound and touch sensitive robot meaning if it hits something or hears a loud sound it will turn and proceed forward. Brainstorm what the robots of the future will create. Bring: small needle nose pliers, Phillips screwdriver, and 2 AA batteries.

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1238M01-58161 (grades 6-8) $119, includes robot

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1238M02-58162 (grades 6-8) $119, includes robot

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1181M02-59023 (grades 5-8) $99

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1-4 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1140M02-58975 (grades 6-8) $169

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 1-4 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1078M02-58977(grades 6-8) $169

Video Game Art
Attention artists and future game and movie designers! Apply your art to one of many fields in the video game industry! Learn advanced digital painting techniques using Photoshop, and bring your imagination into the digital world. Character design, storyboarding, and concept art are all specializations within the game and movie industry that you will train for. Design and produce compelling art and apply it to your chosen context. No Photoshop experience required. General computer and drawing experience helpful. Bring sketch or drawing paper, pencils, pen, flash drive, and ruler. If available, bring two or three art pieces to use in class.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1:30-4 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1079M01-58978 (grades 9-12) $179

Sketch Up
SketchUp is a 3D and 2D drawing program, which may be used to create architectural, civil, and mechanical drawing. It is a fast and fun way to create drawings from the most simple to elaborate models of anything you can imagine. Bring a flash drive.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1084M01-58979 (grades 6-8) $89

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 1-2:30 p.m., ACC North Building
YTHC 1084M02-58980 (grades 9-12) $89

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 1-2:30 p.m., ACC North Building
YTHC 1084M03-58981 (grades 6-8) $89

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1084M04-58982 (grades 9-12) $89

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Beginning Japanese I
Learn how to introduce yourself, numbers and basic greetings. Take a glimpse at Japanese culture by actually trying on Japanese traditional clothing. Explore Japanese phonetic alphabets, and hiragana which is taught through fun games.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1226M01-58149 (grades 6-12) $74, $15 textbook/CD fee to instructor

Beginning Japanese II
This is a continuation of Beginning Japanese I. Enhance your vocabulary, sentence structure/grammar, and hiragana skill. Experience Japanese calligraphy with brushes and India ink and learn some simple kandi (Chinese characters). Katakana (another phonetic alphabet) will be introduced upon the completion of hiragana learning.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 2:45-4:15 p.m.. ACC North Building
YTHC 1227M01-58150 (grades 6-12) $74, $15 material fee to instructor (same materials as Japanese I)

Drawing for Comic Books and Animation
Learn the methods of constructive drawing and apply them to comic books. Learn how to use this structural drawing method to render any objects from imagination, and explore the narrative techniques of comic book masters. Bring: 1-graphite pencil set, 11”x14” drawing paper, pen.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 9-10:30 a.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1250M01-58174 (grades 6-8) $169

Mon-Fri, July 22-26, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1250M02-58983 (grades 6-8) $169

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1250M03-58984 (grades 9-12) $169

July 22-26, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1250M04-58985 (grades 9-12) $169

Cartooning
Learn how your imagination comes alive with cartooning! Discover the methods of drawing behind cartooning and animation. Create your very own character as you discover how to convey shape and color, action, humor and style! Bring: drawing paper and pencils to class.

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 1-2:30 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1218M01-58146 (grades 6-8) $74

Mon-Fri, July 29-Aug 2, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1276M02-58175 (grades 9-12) $74

Japanese Anime Drawing
Explore this rich Japanese art form and learn to draw dynamic Anime/Manga characters of any form. Discover storytelling conventions utilized by professional illustrators.

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 10:45-12:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1277M01-58155 (grades 6-12) $74

Learn to Manage Your Money
Are you a savvy shopper? Do you know how to manage your money? Test your money management skills and become an educated consumer who makes smart financial decisions. Explore how to create a budget. Discover how to invest money and how to use a credit card or ATM. Discuss saving for college and calculating expenses for buying and owning a car. Make your money work for you! Bring a flashdrive.

Mon-Fri, July 15-19, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1085M01 58255 (grades 6-12) $74

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 2:45-4:15 p.m. ACC North Building
YTHC 1085M02-58524 (grades 6-12) $74

ACT TEST PREP

ACT English Exam: Improve Your Scores

Are you ready to take the ACT? Gain confidence and prepare yourself for a successful ACT exam. Discover where you may need to improve your skills within the verbal test battery. Find out information about the writing test. Learn test taking techniques and how to control anxiety. Review some grammar and comprehension to build your confidence. (Grades 8-12 or younger with permission of instructor)

Mon-Fri, July 8-12, 10:45-12:15 p.m. Littleton Campus
YTHC 1254M01-58177 $99, includes book

ACT Math Exam: Improve Your Scores

Are you ready to take the ACT? Gain confidence and prepare yourself for a successful ACT math test score. Discover how this exam is structured. Complete and score actual problem types found on the test and develop math skills that will help you better prepare for taking this test. (Grades 8-12 or younger with permission of instructor)

Mon-Fri, Aug 5-9, 1-2:30 p.m. Littleton Campus
YTHC 1256M01-58180 $99, includes workbook

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