Ignite Curiosity at Frontier Community College

Renewable Energy • May 29, 30, 31, June 5, 6, 7, 2024 • 10-11 a.m. • $30

For Grades 6-8 • Instructor: Ryan Littlejohn • CRN

Engineer your own fun with blending the science and art of sustainable power sources.  Students will learn the power of wind and design and build their own kite.  

Junior Paleontology • June 5, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $25

For Grades 1-4 • Instructor: Megan Black • CRN 12052

Travel back in time to explore the exciting prehistoric world of dinosaurs through short lessons and hands-on activities. Students will learn about different fossil types and create their own fossils. 

Beach Towel Tie Dye • June 6, 2024 • 9-10:30 a.m. • $15

For Grades 2-6 • Instructor: Megan Black • CRN 11119

Nothing says summer than a personalized beach towel, pool towel, wrap, sarong or picnic blanket.  All supplies are provided to make a unique piece that will stand out at the pool or beach this summer.

Cooking 101 • June 10-14, 2024 • 1-3 p.m. • $30

For Grades 6-8 • Instructor: Ryan Littlejohn • CRN

Learn about nutrition and healthy eating while developing basic food preparation skills through preparation of healthy snacks and simple meals.  Students will also hone their skills by participating in food challenges.  

Origami • June 11, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $10

For Grades 2-7 • Instructor: Lori Noe • CRN 11733

Learn to make origami animals using the art of paper folding. The ancient art of origami is not only fun, but it also enhances problem solving skills and focus. 

Canvas Paint • June 11, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $25

For Grades 4-8 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 11120

Create your own work of art in this guided painting class. Students will take home their personally created paint canvas.

Kids Rock Paint • June 11, 2024 • 1-2 p.m. • $5

For Grades 1-6 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 11777

ROCK Frontier in this fun rock painting class with guided instruction. Rocks donated by Carter Trucking. 

Young Authors • June 12 & 13, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $15

For Grades 3-6 • Instructor: Maitland Miller • CRN

Discover and nurture budding writers through this engaging, interactive young author classes for kids. Creativity will ignite while kids will hone their skills while designing and writing their own short story with illustrations.  Young authors will get to bind their book at the completion of the class.  

Sign Language • June 12, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $15

For Grades 1-8 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 11118

Learn to communicate using your hands. Students will learn the alphabet, words, and basic phrases. 

Tie Dye T-shirt • June 12, 2024 • 1-2 p.m. • $25

For Grades 2-6 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 12428

Students will design a unique pattern using rubber bands and dye to create their own individualized tie-dye T-shirt. It is recommended students wear an old shirt in the event of a mess. 

Art Attack • June 13, 2024 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • $35

For Grades 1-6 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 11117

Learn about different types of art and art methods, from pencils to paints. Students will be introduced to subject art and encouraged to express their imagination. 

Art Attack • June 13, 2024 • 1-4 p.m. • $35

For Grades 1-6 • Instructor: Cheryl Harl • CRN 12055

Learn about different types of art and art methods, from pencils to paints. Students will be introduced to subject art and encouraged to express their imagination. 

Intro to Robotics • June 17 & 18, 2024 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • $10

For Grades 6-12 • Instructor: Ryan Littlejohn • CRN

Discover the world of robotics while learning to build and program robots to accomplish various tasks.  Students will also get to participate in robot competitions.  

Camp CSI: Shark Attack • June 20, 2024 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • $25

For Grades 4-8 • CRN

Shark attacks have been menacing Australian beachgoers.  This guided-investigation will expose students to the fundamental principles of DNA fingerprinting.  Use gel electrophoresis to compare DNA fingerprints from the shark attacks and determine if a single shark is to blame.  

Origami 2.0 • June 25, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $10

For Grades 2-6 • Instructor: Lori Noe • CRN 12053

Take your creativity in origami to the next level.  This is class will include more complex creation and design.  Students begin with the Basic Origami class, and advance to this Origami 2.0 class.  For experienced creators, learn new styles in this brand new 2.0 class.  

Art Around the World • July 9, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $10

For Grades 2-5 • Instructor: Lori Noe • CRN 12050

Come learn about art from around the world.  Explore art from various countries to develop and understanding of the techniques used to create various pieces of art.  Students will create their own unique works of art from other countries in the class. 

Science Exploration • July 15 & 16, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $30

For Grades 1-3 • Instructor: Grace Herman • CRN 12054

Explore science with hands-on fun science projects that spark learning. Perform hands-on experiments and build critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Scientist in Training • July 17 & 18, 2024 • 9-11 a.m. • $30

For Grades 4-7 • Instructor: Grace Herman • CRN 12056

Learn science by doing science in this science exploration class especially for middle school age students. 

Registration

To register for any of these Ignite Curiosity classes, please complete the registration form below along with the emergency contact information and liability waiver, and return it to the Frontier Community College Student Services Office.