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Over 50 fun-filled, information-packed classes at UPJ...where college is for kids!

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It’s a Buggy World (Ages 4-6) #SF01Presenter: Maureen Younge

Get ready to enjoy a cool book called Grub toLadybug and enter the wonderful world ofbugs. We’ll discover fascinating facts aboutinsects, examine some different kinds ofbugs, and create our own paper butterfly!Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for ourcampus bug hunt and nature walk. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Friday July 21 1-3 p.m.

Camp Preschool: Under the Sea (Ages 4-6) #SF02Presenters: Claudine Markiwiecz & Charlotte Goller

Travel with our lively instructors to the depths of thesea in this wonderful preschool class all about ocean life.Our cool activities will include stories, games, silly songs,and color and number recognition. Discover how collegeis for kids of all ages! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $54/$59Mon.-Fri. July 24-28 10 a.m.-Noon

Dora the Explorer (Ages 4-6) #SF03Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

Here comes our favorite explorer again – searchingfor Diego! Dora needs our help! So, we’ll sharpen our

map-making and map-reading skills andget ready to explore the UPJ campus.We’ll learn how to read symbols fordifferent kinds of landforms andreinforce our use of directional skillswhile helping Dora and her friendlysearch party find clues from Diego!

Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Wednesday Aug. 9 10 a.m.-Noon

Birds of a Feather (Ages 4-7) #SF04Presenter: Chris Rokita

Join us and discover the beautiful and colorful worldof birds! We’ll learn how to identify different birds bytheir shapes, sounds and colors while looking at books andenjoying a video. We’ll even make our own pair of “birdbinoculars.” Using our binoculars, we’ll spot and identifybirds on campus and in our own back yards. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday Aug. 1 1-3 p.m.

A Trip to Dr. Seussville (Ages 5-6) #SF05Presenter: Amy Rocco

Join us for some listening fun as we laugh and giggleto a few amazingly wacky classic tales by Dr. Seuss! We’llround out the morning by creating a few outlandishactivities and crafts like a foot book, Oobleck, and a cathat! Rhyming and silliness will definitely be the words ofthe day as we travel to the sassy world of Seussville. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Mon. & Tues. July 17 & 18 10 a.m.-Noon

Curious George & Monkey Business (Ages 5-7) #SF06Presenter: Veronica Shorto

Based on the character in the books and popular movie,Curious George will continue to find trouble in some ofthe oddest places...even at UPJ! We’ll monkey around withlearning a simple way to draw our lovable Curious Georgecharacter, and then create some monkey games and crafts.By the end of class, we’ll share a snack fit for the littlemonkey in YOU! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $19/$24Tuesday Aug 1 9 a.m.-Noon

Can I Have a Pet Penguin? (Ages 5-7) #SF07Presenter: Maureen Younge

Step into the world of penguins after readingan entertaining book by Melvin and Gilda Bergercalled Penguins. We’ll create our own“tuxedoed” friend and conduct a hands-onblubber experiment. Our cool class will helpus chill-out during the hot summer! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Monday July 31 1-3 p.m.

Arthur the Aardvark (Ages 6-7) #SF08Presenter: Amy Rocco

Arthur’s many adventures will teach us about caringfor our pets, going away to camp, and the importance ofhealthy eyes and teeth! We’ll enjoy a variety of Arthurstories and then make some cool crafts and a game. Joinus for an entire morning of Arthur activities while learningwhat makes him so special and so much fun! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Wed. & Thurs. July 19 & 20 10 a.m.-Noon

Pebble Pups (Ages 6-7) #SF09Presenter: Teresa McConnell

If you love to collect rocks, then you’ll love this classcreated especially for kids! We’ll identifya variety of different rocks and mineralsand learn about the interesting field of

geology. Don’t hesitate to bring some of yourfavorite rocks to class – we’ll do our best to

identify them. We’ll even visit the UPJ GeologyDepartment’s rock and mineral collection! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Thursday July 20 10 a.m.-Noon

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The Science of Clouds (Ages 6-8) #SF10Presenter: Chris Rokita

Are you a dreamer or a scientist? Have you ever gazedat the sky and wondered about the many

different cloud formations? Do youquestion how clouds are formed and whatthey mean to our weather patterns? In

this class about weather, we’ll answerthese questions and more, create our

own paper cloud, and witness a cloudformation right before our eyes! Pitt

PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Thursday July 20 1-3 p.m.

Oceanography (Ages 6-8) #SF11Presenter: Chris Rokita

It’s an under-water advenutre like no other! On ourvoyage to the bottom of the sea, we’ll comparecharacteristics and similarities of ocean and land animals.Don’t miss out on singing songs and playing a fun-filledgame called “All the Fish in the Sea” as we learn toappreciate the under-water beauty in the world all aroundus. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday July 18 10 a.m.-Noon

Junior Geologists (Ages 6-8) #SF12Presenter: Steve Lindberg

Calling all youngsters who love to collect rocks,minerals and fossils! Uncover thebeauty of gemstones, fossils, andminerals from deep within ourEarth. Just like realmineralogists, we’ll sift and searchthrough gravel in hopes of findingand identifying a variety of mineralsand fossil samples. Amaze your familyand friends with your very own take-home collection thatyou’ve identified and assembled! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular:$24/$29Tuesday July 25 1-4 p.m.

Sun-Sational Sunshine (Ages 6-8) #SF13Presenter: Chris Rokita

Do you ever wonder just how important the sun is tous? What would happen if the earth did not

have a sun? We’ll discuss the benefitsof sunshine and even create our own

colorful “sunsation” project to take home anddisplay! We’ll also learn some sun safetytips for our families to use this summer. Pitt

PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday July 18 1-3 p.m.

Fairies Forever (Ages 6-8) #SF14Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

Did you know that many legends tell stories aboutdifferent kinds of fairies? We’ll talk not only about themost famous fairy of all, Tinker Bell, but we’ll also hearstories about some mystical garden, forest, and flowerfairies. We’ll create our own fairy from scratch and thenplant her in a floral home of her own. Don’t miss out onplanting a live flower and using our imagination to createour very own friendly fairy to watch over our blooms! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Monday August 7 10 a.m.-Noon

Mystical Mermaids (Ages 6-8) #SF15Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

Enter the magical land of mermaids and learn thelegends from sailors sailing the ocean blue.We’ll learn more about one of the mostpopular mermaids, Ariel, as we discoverdifferent forms of marine life and seacreatures. We’ll even create our owndiorama using watercolors, sequins,glitter, and shells. Bring yourimagination and join us as weimagine what a mermaid’s life would be like! (Please bringone empty shoe box.) Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday August 8 10 a.m.-Noon

Chew on This (Ages 7-9) #SF16Presenter: Veronica Shorto

Get ready to sink your teeth into a crazy kind ofscience! In our hands-on science class, we’ll learn aboutthe history of gum while discovering some crazy gum facts.Join us and learn how to make a gum submarine whilelearning the difference between chewing gum and bubblegum. As scientists, we will graph, stretch, and taste manydifferent brands of gum. Don’t miss the bubble blowingcontest at the end of the day! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular:$17/$22Wednesday July 26 1-3 p.m.

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Our Town (Ages 7-9) #SF17Presenter: Chris Rokita

Let’s learn about the characteristics of our communityand the world around us in this unique social studies class.We’ll create a personalized neighborhood and familybrochure that distinguishes our lives from other childrenright here in Johnstown, PA. Schools, movie theaters,stores, churches, hospitals, playgrounds, and fields forsoccer, baseball and football can help define our greathometown based on what’s important to us! We’ll rollgeography and history into one cool class! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Thursday July 27 10 a.m.–Noon

Oobleck Matters! (Ages 7-9) #SF18Presenter: Rebecca Czajkowski

Put on your lab coat and join the otherlaboratory scientists who will be exploringthe three states of matter. We’ll learnabout the different characteristics ofmatter and then classify objects as solids,liquids, or gases. After enjoying thewacky Dr. Seuss book, Bartholomew andthe Oobleck, we’ll try to determine theclassification of Oobleck! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday August 1 1-3 p.m.

Adventures of Arthur (Ages 7-9) #SF19Presenter: Rebecca Czajkowski

If you love Arthur the Aardvark, then you’ll love thisclass all about Arthur. (If you don’t know Arthur yet, thenlet us warn you that he’s quite lovable!) In this hands-onclass, we’ll explore the wonderful world of Arthur andtake part in some of his crazy adventures and antics. Basedon the book, Arthur’s Teacher Trouble, we’ll enjoy afriendly spelling bee! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Wednesday August 2 10 a.m.-Noon

Quilt Geometry (Ages 7-9) #SF20Presenter: Rebecca Czajkowski

Fact: Geometric figures are not just found in the worldof math. Believe it or not, we’ll learn about differentgeometric shapes and how they are used to create patternsfor craft projects. We’ll even learn the names of differentgeometric shapes and then discuss their uniquecharacteristics. Designing a geometric pattern is fun andcan be used to make a small quilt or pillow. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Thursday August 3 1-3 p.m.

Dr. Seuss & Mulberry Street (Ages 7-9) #SF21Presenter: Rebecca Czajkowski

Start your junior publishing career right here with us!First we’ll enjoy the entertaining writings of Dr. Seuss:And to Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street, and thenwe’ll write and illustrate our own. Get ready to design andillustrate your very own unique character from MulberryStreet. Our finished product will be a creative page thatcould be added into Dr. Seuss’ popular book! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Monday July 31 10 a.m.-Noon

Kids Sign (Ages 7 & up) #SF22Presenter: Sharon Trabold

Languages are fun – and learning how to speak in otherways can be exciting! We’ll learn how tocommunicate quickly and easily withfriends and family who cannot hear as wediscover conversational sign language.Commonly used words and phrases, colors,and songs will help us communicate

effectively. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $34/$392 Tues. & 2 Thurs. July 25-Aug. 3 6-7:30 p.m.

Pirates (Ages 7 & up) #SF23Presenter: Veronica Shorto

Ahoy Mateys – there are pirates aboutso be careful! But, don’t start shakingin your shoes just yet … these piratesare friendly! We’ll explore some factsand fiction about pirates while makingan authentic-looking treasure map,playing a flagship game, and assembling asea-worthy vessel. To round out the morning,we’ll even scout out a friendly treasure hunt on campus!Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday July 25 9 a.m.-Noon

Willy Wonka & the History of Chocolate (Ages 7 & up)#SF24Presenter: Veronica Shorto

If you love chocolate, then you’ll love this scrumptiousclass about one of the sweetest treats on earth! Discoversome interesting fun facts while learning the history ofchocolate. We’ll follow a recipe to make this yummy candyand then enjoy sample the results! Don’t miss out on makingand playing with a special recipe of sweet smelling chocolateputty! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Wednesday July 26 10 a.m.-Noon

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Fascinating Frogs (Ages 8-9) #SF25Presenter: Amy Rocco

Our fun-filled frog class is back! Join us and learnabout the importance of frogs in ourenvironment and discover their manydifferent characteristics. Using a varietyof hands-on activities, we’ll compare andcontrast the jumping ability of frogs. Thisclass is certain to be hopping with funfrog facts! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular:$17/$22Friday July 21 9:30 a.m.-Noon

Helen Keller: An American Hero (Ages 8 & up) #SF26Presenter: Maureen Younge

Discover the world of the sight and hearing impairedas we learn about a real-life heroine who overcame herphysical limitations. Learn how Helen Keller adapted toher loss of sight and hearing by learning Braille and signlanguage. Find out how she helped and encouraged othersovercome their individual challenges. In our hands-on class,we’ll create Braille letters and learn how to read and writeour names. We’ll even share in games that focus on theimportance of our senses. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22 Monday July 17 1-3 p.m.

Crazy for Cars (Ages 8 & up) #SF27Presenter: Veronica Shorto

Does the new movie Cars have you all revved up? Hopin for the ride of your life in our fast-paced

class that is all about c-a-r-s! We’ll explorethe engineering of cars and Newton’slaws of motion when we design threedifferent kinds of racers. Thesedesigns are sure to make Lightning

McQueen proud! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Tuesday July 18 10 a.m.-Noon

Charlotte’s Web (Ages 8 & up) #SF28Presenter: Veronica Shorto

Pigs, and spiders, and farm animals … oh my! Join usfor a morning of fun while we learn some unusual factsabout animals on the farm. We’ll make a paper mache Wilberpiggy bank, go scientific with some Charlotte facts, andcreate some creepy crawly projects! Ultimately, we’lldiscuss the friendship between these friendly charactersin Charlotte’s Web and create our own acrostic poem. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $19/24Wednesday July 19 9 a.m.-Noon

Rock Hounds (Ages 8 & up) #SF29Presenter: Teresa McConnell, UPJ

Calling all rock lovers to a hands-on class about rockand mineral identification! We’ll learn how rocks andminerals are formed and we’ll also learn some easyidentification tips. Join us and visit the UPJ GeologyDepartment’s rock and mineral collection. Please feel freeto bring in your rock collection and any unidentifiablerocks and minerals that you have around the house. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Thursday July 20 1-3 p.m.

Bread & Butter Science (Ages 8 & up) #SF30Presenter: Maureen Younge

Gather round to share in the wacky story of The ButterBattle Book by Dr. Seuss! In our hands-on class, we’llactually create our very own homemade butter using creamand some good old-fashioned muscle power. Uncover theresults of adding a variety of different seasonings likecinnamon, honey, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian herbs andmore to our basic butter recipe. Don’t miss this taste-testingextravaganza! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $17/$22Wednesday August 9 1-3 p.m.

Meet the American Girl Mini’s (Ages 8 & up) #SF31Presenter: Lauren Miller

If you treasure your American Girl dolls and books,then you’ll love this class on the American Girl Mini’s. Getready to create your own miniature indoor and outdoorgames like Twister, Chinese checkers, and croquet. Whoknows…we may even design a kite, skateboard, or jumprope! Let your creativity blossom in this class where toysand games will be created specifically for our AmericanGirl Mini’s. (Please bring an empty shoebox to class.) PittPowerPrice/Regular: $19/$24Tuesday July 25 1-3:30 p.m.

Meet our American Girl: Felicity (Ages 8 & up) #SF32Presenter: Lauren Miller

Felicity Merriman lived in colonial Virginia when ourcountry was struggling to gain itsindependence. We’ll step back in time to1774 and create a colonial craft, partakein a child’s game, and enjoy the music anddance from this historical era. Find outhow young Felicity spent her days andnights and discover what life was likeduring Revolutionary times in colonial America. PittPowerPrice/Regular: $19/24Friday August 11 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Star Struck (Ages 8 & up) #SF33Presenter: Judie Alwine

Discover why the sky is the limit in this class all aboutstars, constellations, and folk tales. We’ll

learn how to identify popular starpatterns like the Big Dipper, Little Dipper,

and Orion. We’ll even share the ancientfolktales about how the star patterns werecreated. Bring your binoculars, telescopes,flashlights, and blankets to the last class andjoin us for some stargazing – weatherpermitting. (Families are invited to join the

fun at Thursday’s class.) Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $29/34Tuesday Aug 15 7-9 p.m. ANDThursday Aug. 17 7-10 p.m.

Magical Science (Ages 9 & up) #SF34Presenter: Teresa McConnell, UPJ

If you love the magic of science…then this is theclass for you! We’ll learn how to perform magic tricksthat will impress your friends and family. Discover thebasic principles of science by understanding and usingair pressure, density, color changes, and center ofgravity. Find out why scientists are the greatestmagicians of all! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $19/$24Tuesday July 18 10 a.m.-Noon

Race to Freedom (Ages 9 & up) #SF35Presenter: Scott Kubay

Calling all history buffs to this one-of-a-kind historyclass! Discover how our countrymen struggled to definefreedom for all Americans and learn about the importantrole that the Underground Railroad played in Americanhistory. Our dynamic expert will help us understandand appreciate our forefathers’ Great Escape to freedomby recreating an outdoor campus scavenger hunt. In ourcampus-wide search, we’ll learn how to read signals andfollow signs that will help us reach our final destination.(Please wear comfortable clothing.) Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Wed. & Thurs. July 19 & 20 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Let’s Take a Hike (Ages 9 & up) #SF36Presenter: Judie Alwine

Back by popular demand… our hikingclass that takes us down the UPJ NatureTrail in search of ferns, plants, trees,and animal identification. We’ll enjoythe beautiful outdoors and create ourvery own collection of items along the trail.Please wear comfortable shoes and bringalong a cool drink and snack to enjoy on our outdoorbreak. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $19/$24Wednesday July 19 9 a.m.-Noon

Wellness Camp for Kids (Ages 9 & up) #SF37Presenter: Laurie Jacobson

Summertime is the best time to get moving and gethealthy. So, join us in a fun-filled wellness camp thatwill stimulate our physical, mental, and creative spirits!We’ll focus on exercise, relaxation techniques, nutrition,creative arts, and communication while instilling a positivelifestyle for a healthier, happier YOU! Discover somecool new ways to exercise, uncover some hot tips to relax,spark your creative spirit, and learn about healthy snackfoods. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $39/$44Tues./Wed./Thurs. July 25, 26 & 27 1-4 p.m.

“Hang Loose” with Hawaiian Dancing (Ages 9 & up)#SF38Presenter: Sherry Lynn Kleiser

Have some Hawaiian fun this summer … right here ingood old Pennsylvania! We’ll learn some

Hawaiian hula dance moves whileenjoying Hawaiian music like “The

Hukilau Song,” “Pearly Shells,”and “Lovely Hula Hands.” It’llbe light-hearted fun andexercise while we learntraditional dancing through

game-related activities. Ourcultural experience will even include some cool Hawaiianwords and phrases. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Tues.-Fri. July 25-28 11 a.m.-Noon

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Mysteries of the Coral Reef (Ages 9 & up) #SF39Presenter: Marty Feighner

If you love the world of marine life and surfing theInternet, then this is the class for you! We’ll travel intothe exotic reefs of the world and uncover facts aboutthe plants and life that reside there. Find out why someof our beautiful coral reefs are in danger and learnwhat we can do to save them. Join the fun of recreatinga cool giant replica of your favorite coral reef! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Thursday July 27 1-4 p.m.

Caribbean Dance Fever (Ages 9 & up) #SF40Presenter: Sherry Lynn Kleiser

Travel with us to the Caribbean and learn the newestdance craze that’s sweeping the nation. In this hands-on class, we’ll enjoy lots of Caribbeanmusic from the islands as we learnthe salsa, meringue, and bachata …Caribbean-style. Using some game-based, dance-related activitieswe’ll enjoy light-hearted fun!Surprise your friends this summerwith some smooth dance moves while getting someexercise and enjoying the exotic sounds of theCaribbean! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Tues.-Fri. Aug. 1-4 11 a.m.-Noon

Italian Folk Dancing (Ages 9 & up) #SF41Presenter: Sherry Lynn Kleiser

Many of the lively dance steps we’ll learn in thisItalian dance class have been performed for yearsthroughout Italy. Don’t miss learning the “slap-happy”baldeltruc dance that young people find hystericallyentertaining. We’ll also uncover the history behind theflirtatious furlana dance where harmony and discordcreate some interesting and fun dance steps. Delightfulmusic from northern Italy will have us grooving like thepros as we dance the lavandera and discover a greatnew way to exercise this summer! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Tues.-Fri Aug. 1-4 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Fantastic French Fun! (Ages 9 & up) #SF42Presenter: Trudy BanksOur mini language camp will have us learningsome of the French language while we immerse

ourselves in the French culture. We’ll play Frenchgames, eat French foods, and learn someinteresting facts about French history and art.Don’t miss this chance to experience the lifeof a French child while never leaving our

American homeland! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $34/$39Tues./Wed./Thurs. Aug 8, 9 & 10 10 a.m.-Noon

Discover the Desert (Ages 9 & up) #SF43Presenter: Marty Feighner

Hot, cold, wet, dry … did you know that thereare many different kinds of deserts all over theworld? With the use of the Internet, we’lluncover the many varieties of plants andanimals that live in the deserts. Don’t missout on the fun of playing desert and wordgames and designing your own desert biome

to take home and display. It’s a cool class for a hotsummer’s day! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Wednesday August 9 1-4 p.m.

Bubble Gum Mania and Other Weird Science Stuff!(Ages 10 & up) #SF44Presenter: Marty Feighner

Have you ever wondered how bubble gum works?Would you like to know how far you can actually stretcha piece of bubble gum? Have you ever tired to measurea bubble gum bubble? Questions like these and otherswill be answered in this wacky science class about thispopular chewy, squishy matter. We’ll create differentkinds of goop – so, get ready to get a bit messy whileuncovering scientific answers that you’ve neveraddressed in a classroom before! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Wednesday July 26 1-4 p.m.

Rocketry (Ages 10 & up) #SF45Presenter: Steve Lindberg

Back by popular demand... this cool summer scienceclass on designing, building and launching gas-pressured and water-powered rockets! We’llexperiment with different types ofrockets and learn how to measurealtitudes of aircrafts. Join us andconstruct model rockets and safelylaunch them in this class createdspecifically for young minds interested in thescience of flight. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Thursday July 27 1-4 p.m.

Fun atThe Bottle Works**

Presented in partnership withThe Bottle WorksEthnic Arts Center

Native Americans: Navaho & Temades Tribes(Ages 8 & up) #BW50Presenter: Rosie Copado

If the early frontier is of interest to you, then you’llenjoy this class on Native Americans. Discover someinteresting facts about two Native American tribes thatinhabited the west and listen to some folktales and musicfrom the past. Find out more about the Rain Dance andenjoy some authentic powwow music. After weunderstand the folklore behind these Native Americantraditions, we’ll design our own rain catchers and dreamcatchers to take home and display. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Friday July 28 9 a.m.-Noon

Piñata Party (Ages 8 & up) #BW51Presenter: Rosie Copado

Let’s travel south of the border and enjoy a Mexicanpiñata party! We’ll each design our very own colorfulpiñata – complete with candy treats – while listening tosome delightful Mexican music. Learn how to make anauthentic cheese quesadilla, learn some Mexican wordsand phrases, and enjoy a traditional dance step or two!Our Mexican extravaganza will include eating our freshlymade quesadilla! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Friday August 4 9:30 a.m.-Noon

Sweet Treats! (Ages 8 & up) #BW52Presenter: Linda Fleming & Tyler (age 10)

Cooking in the kitchen can be fun, fun, fun – so, rollup your sleeves and join us for some quick and easyrecipes! We’ll mix, roll, dip and decorate some sweettreats that you and your friends will love. Delight yoursweet tooth with the mouth-watering chocolate pretzelexplosion and zesty peppermint candy recipes that areas easy as 1-2-3! Don’t miss this sweet cooking class forkids! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $19/$24Tuesday August 8 10 a.m.-Noon

Cookies from Around the World (Ages 6-9) #BW53Presenter: Janie Leck-Grela

We’ll be rolling in the dough in this summer cookingclass for kids where cookies will be the topic of theday. We’ll travel from India to Germany and from Polandto Mexico while learning how to make cookies andpastries that will melt in our mouths. While we trek aroundthe world, we’ll also find out what a traditional pastryis, and discover the difference between pressed anddropped cookies. Join us and learn some recipes thatwill make you one of the coolest kids on the block ANDin the kitchen! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Saturday August 12 9 a.m.-Noon

Global Party (Ages 6-9) #BW54Presenter: Janie Leck-Grela

We’re having a party of global proportions… andyou’re invited! Find out how children from around theworld par-tay by exploring games, decorations and partytraditions from Mexico, India, Japan, and beyond! We’llmake Mexican cascarones (confetti-filled eggs), cel-ebrate the Japanese Tanabata festival, make Mardi Grasmasks, and celebrate India’s Festival of Colors in thisfun-filled party class. It’s the ultimate party of thesummer! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Saturday Aug. 5 1-4 p.m.

**All “Fun at the Bottle Works” classes areoffered at the Bottle Works,

411 Third Avenue(in the Cambria City section of Johnstown)

2006 SummerYouth Sports Camps

Boys’ Basketball (Elem./Jr. High) June 11-15Boys’ Basketball (High School) July 23-27

Girls’ Basketball (Jr. High) June 18-22Girls’ Basketball (High School) July 16-20Girls’ Volleyball (Gr. 7-12) Aug. 6-10Cheerleading (K-Gr. 9) July 7-8

Boys’ & Girls’ Soccer (Gr. 4-9) July 23-27

For more information,contact the UPJ Athletics Department:

Phone: 814-269-2000Web: www.upj.pitt.edu/athletics

Harry Potter®and Friends!*

*Special Wizardly Savings!Register for 3 or more Harry Potter andFriends classes and pay $19 per class.

Adventures of Harry Potter (Ages 7 & up) #HP60Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

This summer, become a classmate of Harry Potter atthe School of Hogwarts. In our hands-on Hogwarts class,we’ll learn science, art, and math in some extraordinaryways. We’ll even design our own sorcerer’s stone andplay an outdoor game called Quidditch (weatherpermitting.) Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Monday Aug. 7 1-4 p.m.

Harry Potter & the School of Hogwarts (Ages 7 & up)#HP61Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

Bring your imagination as we enter the Chamber ofSecrets where mystical inventions and magical recipesare created by Harry and his friends. Join us and learnabout reflections, concoct potions, and create “spells”that might win some house points for us. We’ll round outthe afternoon at Hogwarts by playing Wizard Says andcreating our own version of word scramble! PittPowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Tuesday Aug. 8 1-4 p.m.

Harry Potter & the Dark Forest (Ages 7 & up) #HP62Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

We’ll join Harry back at the School of Hogwartsand discover how to read clues, make maps, anddetermine the difference between prey and predator.Based on the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner ofAzkaban, we’ll create our own boggart and time turner!An outdoor scavenger hunt will be held, weatherpermitting. Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Thursday Aug. 10 1-4 p.m.

Harry Potter & the Tri-Wizard Tournament (Ages 7& up) #HP63Presenter: Beth Eckenrod

If you loved reading Harry Potter and the Goblet ofFire, then you’ll thoroughly enjoy our campus’ Tri-WizardTournament created especially for kids. We’ll competein some wizardly tasks and contests as we battle againstanimals, water, and mazes in our quest to be the winningteam. We’ll even use our survival skills in disarming an“attacking” animal! Pitt PowerPrice/Regular: $24/$29Friday Aug. 11 1-4 p.m.

Explore the great outdoors, acquire valuable team-building skills, and chal-

lenge the adventurer within you at this premiere day camp for children ages 8-

12!

The campus of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, with its vast natural

setting, is the ideal location for this exciting new nature program! The program

is being offered in cooperation with the American Adventure Sports and the

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

There are three tenets to the Junior Naturalist Outdoor Adventure Camp:

1 Adventure Sports: Campers will participate in activities like rock climb-

ing, orienteering, canoeing and water safety, wilderness first aid, CPR fa-

miliarization, and Leave No Trace camping.

2 Conservation Education: Campers will go through at least 8 hours of

conservation education, and will be certified as Junior Naturalists.

3 Environmental Enhancement: Each camper will work on an environmen-

tal enhancement project that will have a lasting and positive effect. Our

belief is that when children are given ownership of their environment, they

will do wonderful things with it.

Contact the Outreach Office for more information!

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Important Registration Information

You can register by mail, telephone, or fax. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subjectto class availability. See the chart below for complete information regarding registration/payment deadlines. Seating is limitedin many of the SummerFun classes.

PaymentsPayments must be made at the time of registration and canbe in the form of check, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover. Reg-ister early and save with our Pitt Pitt PowerPrices! For yourprotection, please do not write credit card numbers on regis-tration forms that you plan to fax to our office. Please callour office to provide your credit card number after you haveregistered.

Check-InComplete check-in information (including locations) will bemailed to all participants upon registration. Participants inthe Fun at the Bottle Works should report to the Bottle WorksEthnic Arts Center, 411 Third Avenue (please call our officeif you need directions).

Office HoursOur office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Please note that we will have limited office hours during theweek of July 10-14 (LEARN 2006). The campus will be closedon Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.

RefundsRefunds will be issued in the following situations:• Course is canceled by the University, or• Withdrawal from an activity occurs on or

before the payment deadline (see deadlines below).Refunds requested after the payment deadline (but before thefirst class meeting) will be subject to a 50% Cancellation Fee.No refunds will be issued after the first class session. Indi-viduals awaiting a refund should allow three weeks for pro-cessing. (Credit card refunds will be issued in the form of acredit to your account.)

Cancellation of ProgramsNon-credit programs are subject to cancellation by the Uni-versity for justifiable reasons such as insufficient enrollment,in which case a full refund will be issued.

DirectionsComplete directions to the UPJ Campus, as well as a map ofthe campus, are available on our web site: www.upj.pitt.edu/outreach. This information is also available by contacting ouroffice.

For events The Early Bird The registration/paymentbeginning the week of... deadline is... deadline is...

July 17 Friday, June 30 Friday, July 7

July 24 Friday, July 7 Friday, July 14

July 31 Friday, July 14 Friday, July 21

August 7 Friday, July 21 Friday, July 28

August 14 Friday, July 28 Friday, August 4

Registration/Payment and Early Bird Deadlines

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

What is a Pitt Pitt PowerPrice?

Pitt Pitt PowerPrices are an easy way for you to save when you register for many of our non-creditcourses. Pitt Pitt PowerPrices are available to:• Early Bird registrants — register by the early bird deadlines below• UPJ Alumni Association members (and families)• UPJ employees and students and Sodexho Campus Services employees (and families)

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by phone...(credit card payments only)

Please callThe Outreach Office

814.269.2099

by mail..Please complete and return the

registration form and payment to:The Outreach Office

114 Blackington Hall, UPJJohnstown, PA 15904

by fax*...(credit card payments only)

Please complete and transmit theregistration form to:

814.269.7075

3 Convenient Ways to Register...

Parent/Guardian’s Name Daytime Phone

Street Address Evening Phone

City Zip code E-mail address

Participant’s Name Age Course Title or Course Number Cost

Amount enclosed:

Method of payment:

My check is enclosed (payable to UPJ) MasterCard Visa Discover

Account # Exp. date

Signature

*For your protection, please do not write credit card numbers on registration forms that you plan to faxto our office. Please call our office to provide your credit card number after you have registered.

Outreach and Professional Services114 Blackington HallUniversity of Pittsburgh at Johnstown450 Schoolhouse RoadJohnstown, Pennsylvania 15904

July 10-14

Join us for a very special celebration as LEARN turns 25 years old!

Travel around the globe and learn new cultures, new customs

and new ideas — and enjoy some special Silver Anniversary Sur-

prises throughout the week— at LEARN 2006! The Learning, En-

richment and Recreation Network Program is a day camp learning

experience for youngsters entering grades 3 through 8.

All LEARN 2006 activities will take place on the UPJ campus, featur-ing state-of-the-art computer laboratories with high-speed Internetconnections, high-tech science labs, and lush natural setting. Eachday will include 5 fun and informative classes, lunch, and many otherexciting activities. We’ll end the week with our annual LEARNGraduation. It’s LEARN 2006– where college is for KIDS!

This years’ program will include the following action-packed classes:

Design It! The World of EngineeringCool Computer Science • Flashback: The 1980sArt Fun Shop • The Moon, the Stars and Beyond

For more information,call The Outreach Office (814-269-2099).

Or, visit our website:www.upj.pitt.edu/outreach