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Active Team Games                                                                           Fee: $75

Share the ball! Share the fun! Learn the essentials of team play and its importance to group games such as “Capture the Flag” and competitive sports like soccer. Play your own favorite games and some you haven’t tried before. Participants should be prepared for a high level of physical activity indoors and out, and need to dress in a way that allows them to move—fast!

Location: Jefferson & River Bluff Middle School Gym and Fields

Instructor: Kurt Leswing

 

Adventure Week (Ropes, Rocks, Survival & A Cave)               Fee: $300

Rock rat or newbie, both will enjoy a week of self challenge at their own pace and learning new skills. Join Middle School U staff and area businesses for a week with a new adventure every day. Spend one day working on team and individual challenges on a multi-element ropes course. On the second day, share in a geo-cache adventure using GPS units to help us navigate our way to various hidden treasures. Day three, take the adventure down under by caving in an active cave. Explore nooks and crannies in a series of connected rooms 70 feet below the surface. On day 4, take your skills to the rocks—rock climbing at Devil’s Lake –one of the Midwest’s premiere climbing destinations! Wilderness survival will be our adventure for day five. No special skills are necessary to participate--all needed skills and safety protocols will be taught. All technical gear will be provided. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton Middle School U sites will be included in this course.

Location: Daily field trips to Hawkwind Adventure Challenge Course, Devils Lake State Park, Popp’s Cave, and Aldo Leopold Nature Center sites; transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle School.             

     

African Dance                                                                                     Fee: $90

Come and learn the African dance, Tokoe, from a man who learned it as a young man in his native Ghana and has shared it with people all over the world. Tokoe is a recreational dance performed by the Ewe’s from the Volta Region of the Southern part of Ghana, West Africa. The dance is performed by the youth to tell people in the community that they are leaving childhood and coming into adulthood. Young people in Ghana, as well as in many other cultures, are happy when there are more things they can do as young adults. Come and learn one of the dances they use to celebrate.


Location: Jefferson Middle School
Instructor: Nani Agbeli

 

African Drumming                                                                          Fee: $90

Spend a week learning African drumming with an experienced teacher of the art. Students will learn Fume- Fume, a recreational musical form from Ghana, West Africa. Fume-fume is performed on celebratory occasions and to cheer people up and lift their spirits.


Location: Jefferson Middle School
Instructor: Nani Agbeli

 

Afro-Latin Music & Dance                                                               Fee: $85

In Africa and Latin America, drumming and dancing are a major part of daily life. Participants will learn how to sing several songs, do many different dance moves, and how to clap and drum some of the basic rhythms from communities in West Africa, Brazil, and the Caribbean. We will watch some exciting videos and learn about different instruments like the talking drum, the gangokui bells, the djembe, and more. Come and explore these fascinating cultures and their music, and find out how they are similar to rock ‘n’ roll and the blues.

Location: Jefferson Middle School
Instructor:
John Doing

 

Archeology                                                                                         Fee: $85

Few people know that Wisconsin had a walled town with pyramids and temples around a central square even before Christopher Columbus was born. Students can expect to learn about this and other interesting facts as well as have the possibility to join in a Wisconsin State Historical Society archaeological excavation (schedule and weather permitting). Visits to museums and prehistoric sites will compliment instruction.

Location: Jefferson Middle School; transportation provided for field trips.
Instructor: Joseph Monarski                        

 

Babysitter Training                                                                           Fee: $90

This course prepares youth for the many responsibilities associated with caring for infants and young children. Participants will learn to make good decisions regarding the health and safety of young children as well as basic care skills. The course will also include emergency first aid skills. Participants who complete the course satisfactorily and pass a written exam will be Red Cross certified.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Presented by: American Red Cross

 

Baking                                                                                                 Fee: $90

Each day participants will bake a different treat from cookies to coffee cakes and pies to pizzas. Learning basic baking skills will help make participants at home in the kitchen whether fixing a snack for themselves or a main dish for their family.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Diane Haas

 

Ball Games & Sports                                                                         Fee: $70

This week will include a host of active games played with all kinds of balls. Koosh balls, hacky sacks, playground balls, basketballs and soccer balls will all be included. The week will focus on variety and off er a chance to play traditional games like kick ball, and non-traditional games like Bocce Ball. Be prepared with clothes and shoes appropriate for a high level of activity.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Kurt Leswing

 

                                 

Basketball                                                                                           Fee: $70

Get your game on, because court is in session. Learn new skills and improve the ones you have - dribbling, passing, driving and shooting. Playing a variety of games and practicing fast paced drills will build your individual player skills, teamwork skills and sportsmanship.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Tim Stengl   

                            

Beaded Jewelry                                                                                  Fee: $85

Learn a lifetime craft: beaded jewelry. Make popular and fashionable beaded jewelry with basic patterns or from your own creative designs. Experiment with jewelry making tools and unusual “found” objects to make your own special creations. A field trip to choose materials is included in the course.

Location: Jefferson & River Bluff Middle Schools                                         

Instructor: Diane Haas

 

Bike Maintenance                                                                              Fee: $85

Learn the basics of bike maintenance and simple bike repair in this course. Tools and equipment will be provided and you will learn how to use and maintain a repair kit, if you wish to create your own. A visit to a local bicycle shop is planned.

Location: Jefferson Middle School       

 

Billiards                                                                                               Fee: $80

Learn the thinking person’s pool game! From basic shot techniques to advanced strategies, you will learn to enjoy a game that challenges your brain as well as your hand-eye coordination. Instruction and supervision for the billiards course is provided by Middle School U staff , with an area business supplying the facility and equipment. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton sites will be included in this course for the week of July 14.

Location: Area billiards facility; transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle School.

Instructor: Tim Stengl     

                       

Board & Card Games                                                                        Fee: $75

Do you like to challenge your brain with all kinds of board and card games? Do you enjoy the stimulation of friendly competition?   Then this course is for you.   Play old favorites like Monopoly or learn new and unusual ones. Learn traditional and not-so-traditional card games. Use strategy and your imagination. Participate in a round-robin game tournament or use the uninterrupted time to play longer more complex versions of games.

Locations: Jefferson & River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Jennifer Washburn

 

Bowling                                                                                              Fee: $90

Think anyone can bowl? You’re right! But take your game to the next level by nailing the basics such as using the right ball, solid footwork and a smooth release. Learn from an avid recreational bowler willing to share the strategies and enjoyment of this popular Wisconsin activity. You may even learn how to keep score the “old-fashioned” way, with a pencil and a score sheet.

Location: Madison area bowling center; transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School.

Instructor: Deanne Lensert

 

Breakfast Anytime                                                                             Fee: $90

Have you heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day?” Now learn how to make it interesting and to enjoy it at any time of the day. The course will feature some ideas for healthy “on-the-go” breakfasts as well as leisurely alternatives such as French toast and baked brunch dishes.

Location: Jefferson Bluff Middle School                                                             

Instructor: Tracie Zoll

 

Bucket Drumming                                                                          Fee: $80

Who needs snares and high hats? Get funky with a bucket! Learn how to play basic funk and hip-hop rhythms using sticks and plastic buckets. Experiment with a variety of playing surfaces and use household items such as drums and sticks. Participants will learn about keeping time, understanding rhythm and playing in sync with others. Whether you’re a serious student of music or just looking for ways to express that noise in your head, you’ll enjoy making new sounds and finding your own groove.

Location: Jefferson Bluff Middle School                                                               

Instructor: John Doing

 

Buying, Cooking & Eating Locally                                                  Fee: $90

Want to reduce your carbon footprint? Want to eat healthier, better tasting food? Want to help keep organic farmers on the land? This course will explore where to buy fresh organically grown foods from local farmers and how to prepare them. The course will include a visit to a farmers’ market, a community supported agriculture farm, or a natural foods co-op. In this course, students will participate in every step from selecting the food to enjoying its consumption.

Location: Jefferson Bluff Middle School                                                               

Instructor: Jean Colvin

 

Cake Decorating                                                                                Fee: $90

The layer or sheet cake is your palette. Create borders and flower patterns using decorator frosting you make yourself. Learn how to add pizzazz to your cake creations using basic application tricks and coloring techniques. In addition to cookies and cakes you can also decorate other pastry creations.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Elizabeth Deardorff

                      

Candle Making                                                                                   Fee: $85

Learn the basic techniques of candle making and safe ways for handling the materials needed to make hand crafted candles. Students will create many different types of candles including gel, honeycomb, floating, dip and drip, carved, beaded, scented, and molded candles.

Location: Jefferson Middle School                  

Instructor: Michael Graveen

 

Candy Making                                                                                    Fee: $85

This candy course will include molded candies and sculpted candies, such as lollipops. It will also include cooked candies, such as fudge and homemade caramels. Students will learn both microwave and stove top preparation. Food safety and correct handling of hot materials will be stressed. The course will also include different methods of presentation of the created candies. At least one example of another type of food gift will be created to share with family or friends. A field trip to a candy shop or specialty supply store is planned.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Andrea McMillen                            

 

Canoe & Kayak Level 1                                                                Fee: $250

Never paddled? No problem! This introductory course is for those who have never taken paddling lessons. Spend your week learning to canoe and kayak on Lake Mendota. Participants will spend two days learning to canoe, two days learning to kayak and then take a local trip on Friday. The course is intended to introduce basic paddling safety and skills as well as encourage students to paddle and enrich teamwork skills. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton sites will be included in this course for the week of July 28. Participants must have a valid Red Cross Level 3 swim card or equivalent.

 

Location: James Madison Park, transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff School

Presented by: Supreme Water Sports

 

Canoe & Kayak Level 2                                                                Fee: $250

This is the advanced course for those who have taken Canoe and Kayak Level 1. Offering time in canoes and kayaks, this course will have a more “get up and go” learning style with paddlers leaving first thing each morning and heading for the water. Participants will work on developing self-sufficiency and teamwork as well as advanced paddling skills. This course will introduce more advanced paddling and tripping skills as well as inspire students to paddle, encourage leadership potential and enhance teamwork skills. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton sites will be included in this course for the week of August 11. Participants must have a valid Red Cross Level 3 swim card or equivalent.

Location: James Madison Park, transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff School

Presented by: Supreme Water Sports

         

Canoe Fishing                                                                                  Fee: $145

Spend a summer day other than paddling and fishing? We don’t think so! This course will teach participants basic canoeing and water safety skills, fishing techniques, equipment use, knot tying, fishing safety and fish identification while fishing Lake Mendota. Shore fishing and canoe fishing will be done. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton sites will be included in this course. Participants must have a valid Red Cross Level 3 swim card or equivalent.

       

Location: James Madison Park, transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle School

Presented by: Supreme Water Sports             

 

Clay Sculpture & Polymer Clay                                                      Fee: $90

Did you ever while away hours with modeling dough as a small child? This course will give participants a chance to create their one unique sculpture with different types of clay. The color and versatility of polymer clay will provide an entirely different craft material to work with as well. Use clay tools to learn new techniques to assist with your creations.

Location: Jefferson Middle School                                                      

           

Design & Architecture                                                                      Fee: $85

This course will allow you to design whatever interests you. Are you interested in graphics? Design a book cover or poster. Interested in fashion? Design an outfit. Interested in transportation? Design a car. Interested in architecture? Design a room, a floor plan or an entire home. This course will off er the tools and the creative space to put our ideas on paper and share ideas with others.

Location: Jefferson Middle Schools

Instruuctor: John Meredith                                                                      

Dice and Domino Games                                                                  Fee: $70

Dice and domino games have been around since early civilization. They are played in every culture by all ages. This course takes participants back to basics: no computers, no video games. It’s just you and your brain and some simple game pieces. Return to a simpler time when your brain was the only computer you needed!

Location: Jefferson Middle School                                                         

Instructor: Diane Haas

 

Digital Photography                                                                         Fee: $90

Digital cameras have revolutionized the art of picture taking! If you don’t like it, just erase it! This introductory course in digital photography will cover composition, angles, lighting and lens. Students will produce a display of their work by the end of the week. Students are requested to bring their own camera, if at all possible.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools
Instructor: Rose Johnson-Brown

 

Disc Golf and Ultimate                                                                     Fee: $85

Take advantage of Madison’s Elver Park course and learn the active, fast paced game of disc golf. Students will play the course, check out specialized discs and learn the tricks of the disc. Course time will also be spent on learning Ultimate Disc. In Ultimate the idea is to pass the disc to teammates until the goal line is crossed. Invite your friends to enroll in this course as well - the more people, the better the game.

Location: Jefferson Middle School with field trips to area disc golf courses.

Instructors: Casey Hopp

 

Drawing                                                                                              Fee: $85

Always doodling? Want to learn more about how to draw something that interests you? This course will teach you how. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of drawing materials including India ink, chalk, pens, pencils, and markers. After trying different media, the students will learn more about contour drawing so that their work can acquire additional shape and depth.

Location: Jefferson Middle School              

Instructor: Jerry Butler

 

Electricity & Magnetism                                                                   Fee: $80

Flip the switch and the lights come on! We take electricity for granted in our energy-dependent world. The course will give participants a hands-on understanding of electricity from how a flashlight works to why some strings of holiday lights don’t work when one bulb is burned out. Explore circuits and create your own electric-powered invention. Work with magnets and observe the connection between electricity and magnetism. Add a touch of magnetism to your electric creation.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

 

Entrée Cooking                                                                                  Fee: $95

Cook complete entrées from lasagna to homemade pizza and vegetarian dishes from scratch. Students will work with the instructor to determine what entrées to make and then create their own shopping list. The group will enjoy the rest of the week cooking and eating their creations.


Location: Jefferson & River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Lindsay Norrish

 

Fencing                                                                                                Fee: $90

As well as being a modern Olympic sport and a time honored symbol of nobility and refinement, the sport of fencing represents one of the most exciting and challenging of athletic events. This brief introduction to the sport will allow students to experience some of that excitement as well as the tradition and self-discipline which marks fencing as a unique sport. Use of all necessary equipment and protective clothing is provided in the cost of the course. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton Middle School U sites will be included in the August 11-15 course.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Joseph Monarski

 

Football                                                                                              Fee: $80

The quarterback throws the ball and the wide receiver catches it but what is everyone else doing? How do all these players perform their roles and come together as a team? This course teaches the basics of football as a team sport. You will gain understanding of different player’s roles and the skills required for those roles while practicing the game in a non-contact environment.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Michael Weinhammer

 

Geojourney                                                                                      Fee: $120

Rocks, ROCK! Get ready to explore all the natural treasure the earth has to offer. Investigate the basic components of our earth—rocks, minerals and gems. Search for clues and discover a life story hidden inside a rock! Would you like to become a spelunker for a day? Immerse yourself in the Cave and learn how caves and speleothems form. As part of the journey, learn the basics of using an orienteering compass to set and find a bearing. Practice your new skills; plot your course and take a journey on the orienteering course. In addition to visiting Cave of the Mounds, we will spend time at geology exhibits, and hunting for rocks and fossils.


Location: Location: Daily field trips including trips to Cave of the Mounds; transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School.

Presented by: Cave of the Mounds and MSU staff members  

   

Glass Mosaics                                                                                   Fee: $100

This course is designed to provide each student with the basics of working with mosaics. Designs and individual projects will be discussed the first day. Do bring any design ideas you might have this first day. Choices of projects will be indoor mosaic on plywood, glass to glass mosaic, garden mosaic on a terra cotta pot or outdoor stepping stones. You will learn how to use a mosaic nipper and glass cutter to shape the pieces of glass. After the glass is all cut, you will learn about the proper adhesives and the final step which is grouting.

Location: The Vinery, 4317 W. Beltline Hwy.; transportation will be provided from Jefferson Middle School
Presented by: The Vinery   

          

Golf                                                                                                   Fee: $100

Learn the basics and work on your golf skills. This course will review the fundamentals of grip, club selection and other basics of course play. Time on the practice range and at Par-3 courses will be based on the skill level of the group. Students are requested to bring a beginning set of golf clubs, if at all possible.

Location: Jefferson Middle School with field trips to area driving ranges and golf courses.

Instructor: Tim Davis

 

Gym Games                                                                                         Fee: $80

If “gym time” is still your favorite time of day this course is for you! You will have a chance to play all the gym games you’ve always loved like Steal the Bacon or Dr. Dodge. You’ll learn new variations on some old games and learn some new games too.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Tim Stengl

 

Healthy Cooking & Eating                                                                Fee: $90

“What makes a food healthy?” If you ever asked yourself that question, then this is a course for you. The fundamentals of food science will be covered, as well as an overview of the recommended daily allowances. The course will focus on how to eat a healthy, balanced diet and how much is a“serving”. At least two items will be prepared each day, so come willing to taste test a variety of foods. A field trip to a grocery store or specialty store is planned.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Whitney Falk

 

Hemp and Floss Jewelry                                                                   Fee: $85

This course features the techniques of hemp and floss weaving and knot tying. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own necklaces, bracelets and decorations. Students will take a field trip to a bead store to select some decorations to use in their creations and also have an opportunity to create their own clay beads.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Molly King

 

Hiking & Exploring                                                                        Fee: $165

Explore some of the most beautiful parts of Southern Wisconsin’s state parks. Hike to a “hidden” cave in Governor Dodge State Park, climb to the top of the bluff s at Devil’s Lake State Park with spectacular views of the lakes and explore the many caves of Wyalusing State Park, weather permitting. Good hiking shoes and day pack with water and stamina for sustained hiking are necessary. Location: Jefferson Middle School with daily field trips.

Location: Jefferson Middle Schools with daily field trips.

Instructor: Casey Hopp

 

Hip Hop 101 (MP4) Music Programs for Youth                            Fee: $90

Experience the major elements of Hip Hop culture including break dancing, deejaying, urban art and music production. Then explore and discover how Hip Hop can be used for self-expression, education and as a catalyst for personal and social growth.


Location: Jefferson Middle School
Presented by: Streets of Gold Productions

 

Ice Cream Making and Creations                                                    Fee: $85

Who screams for ice cream? We all do! Learn how to make homemade ice cream from scratch and other ice cream desserts. Perhaps you will be able to create your own special flavor. An old-fashioned ice cream social will be held on the last course day. A field trip to Babcock Hall or an ice cream parlor is planned.


Location: Jefferson Middle School  

 

International Cooking                                                                    Fee: $90

Bring a willingness to try something new and all of your taste buds. Students will focus on recipes from other countries, as well as some vegetarian dishes. Learn to use cooking equipment you may never have tried before such as a fondue pot or a wok, in addition to a conventional range top or oven.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

 

International Games                                                                       Fee: $85

Learn to play bocce ball, try La Crosse or perhaps, cricket, anyone? Participants will get to try a variety of games and sports played in other countries. After a sampling, the students will select the games they want to continue playing.

Location: Jefferson and River Bluff Middle Schools

 

Jewelry Making                                                                               Fee: $85 

Learn to create jewelry using wire, stones, safety pins or beads. Participants will be able to use jewelry making tools to experiment and create their own jewelry. Basic patterns will be provided to help you get started. A field trip will be taken to a craft store to get ideas and materials.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

 

Join the Band                                                                                    Fee: $85

OK kids, it’s finally time for your first concert tour! Well, maybe it’s only to MSU and back, but that’s a start! This program is open to participants who currently play a musical instrument. We will create a band out of whatever instruments we have to work with, and compose songs for the band to play. Participants will learn the ropes about being a musician: how to practice, the history of some of the world’s most successful musical groups, and what it’s like to perform. Let’s get that guitar out of the basement and on the road to Join the Band!

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: John Doing


 

Kayak                                                                                                Fee: $250

This course combines the kayaking portions of Canoe and Kayak I and II. We will spend the entire week kayaking; working on paddling and rescue skills, navigating with chart and compass, float plans, deep-water rescues and Eskimo rolling. Days one and two will cover the basics of kayaking, and days three, four and five will be learning on the go! Students from both the Madison and Stoughton Sites will be included in this course. Participants must have a valid Red Cross Level 3 swim card or equivalent.


Location: James Madison Park, transportation provided from Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle School

Presented by: Supreme Water Sports   

          

Kitchen Science                                                                                  Fee: $85

Why do onions make you cry? How does yeast make bread rise? What makes popcorn pop, whipped cream frothy and angel food cake fluffy? Participants will learn the scientific answers to these questions and conduct a lot of other experiments with everyday materials found around the kitchen. Bring your scientific curiosity to “cook up” something interesting.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Diane Haas

 

Klutz Games                                                                                        Fee: $85

Is it too hot to be active but too boring to sit still? Then try these games! This survey course is made for the “lazy, hazy, crazy days” of summer. Students can get some activity without over-doing. Try yo-yos, hacky sacks, jump rope, Chinese jump rope, jacks, marbles, juggling balls and fox tails. If a break from these games is needed, participants can try spool knitting, quilling, wax strings, pipe cleaners, “beadlings”, Cat’s Cradle and string games.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Tim Stengl

 

Machine Sewing                                                                                Fee: $85

Learn the basics of hand sewing and how to operate a sewing machine. Participants will learn how to select and use a pattern. Initial projects will be items for your room and wardrobe accessories. A field trip to a fabric store will allow students to select their own fabric and notions in order to create their own article of clothing. 

           

Location: Jefferson Middle School

 

Make Your Own Bear                                                                       Fee: $85

Students in this bear making course will make 12, 15 or 18-inch traditional teddy bears made of man-made fur. The bears will be hand-sewn, jointed and have child-safety eyes. Students will also have the opportunity to machine sew outfits for their bear as time allows. Students will have several types of bears to choose from.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Marge Stuht      

        

Microwave Cooking                                                                          Fee: $90

Find out how to use a microwave oven to do more than make popcorn or reheat food. Participants will learn how to create appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, main dishes, and desserts. Enjoy your creations during the course or take them home to share with family and friends.


Location: Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle Schoo

lInstructor: Whitney Falk

 

Mini-Musical Theater                                                                       Fee: $90

Come learn and experience the world of musical theater. Students will explore various shows and styles as they learn and prepare the music and basic choreography for a mini revue to be presented for family and fellow students at the end of the course.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Michael Kraus

 

Mock Court                                                                                        Fee: $80

Are you interested in law or being a lawyer? Do you want to understand how the court system works? Through role-playing, participants will get a better understanding of the third articles of the U.S. Constitution—the Judicial Branch. Throughout the week students will participate in several different mock trials, including Federal and Supreme Court cases. Roles will include serving as juror, an attorney, either for the prosecution or for the defense, or as a judge. A field trip to the Capitol and the Wisconsin State Supreme Court is planned.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Deanne Lensert

 

Mosaics                                                                                               Fee: $85

The art of mosaics dates back thousands of years. Participants will learn the equipment and techniques necessary to create a mosaic piece from a range of materials. Perhaps a trivet or pot; maybe a stepping stone or wall decoration; all of these are possibilities. Students will make their own mosaic creations to keep for themselves or share with their friends and families.

Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Jennifer Washburn

 

Mountain Biking                                                                             Fee: $175

Mountain biking is an exciting type of cycling that challenges riders to use balance as well as endurance and strength. Learn the skills of off-road riding and basic maintenance and repair of your bike. Several trips will be taken to off-road trails in the Madison area, weather permitting. A multi-gear mountain bike (no hybrid and no 27-inch wheels) in good working condition, a bike helmet, and stamina for sustained biking are required. Students from both the Madison and Stoughton sites will be included in this course the week of August 18.

Location: Jefferson Middle School with field trips to area mountain biking trails.

Instructor: Alex Evans      

    

Nature In and Around Madison                                                    Fee: $85

Get ready for a new adventure every day! Through hands-on, interactive field trips, we will experience, up close and personal, the wonders of our natural world in and around the Madison area. This course is your chance to discover . . . explore . . . investigate . . . listen . . . observe . . . research . . . touch . . . immerse yourself in the awesome outdoors.

Locations: Jefferson & River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Andrea McMillen

 

Net Sports                                                                                        Fee: $75

This recreational course will offer a variety of sports in which the use of a net is included. Participants will play volleyball, tennis, badminton and table tennis. The instructor will offer insight into the strategy of the game and beginning skill instruction. The course emphasis is on variety and sportsmanship.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Michael Weinhammer

 

One Act Play                                                                                      Fee: $90

This will be a fun play with parts for everyone! Actors will spend the week learning parts, staging and rehearsing the play, as well as creating the set and personal costumes. The final performance will be shared with other Middle School U students and families at the end of the week.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Michael Kraus


Orienteering and Geocaching                                                       Fee: $85  

This course will start with learning the basics of using an orienteering compass and a topographic map, which includes terrain features and elevation lines. Students will use pace-and-learn methods for estimating distance covered. Several outings to navigate orienteering courses will be taken. The second portion of the course will include Geocaching, a type of treasure hunt using a GPS unit to navigate to a specific location in order to find a hidden object. Participants will learn to operate a hand-held GPS (hiking model) and then practice the use by finding geocaches in the Dane County area. Students will be doing some rough terrain walking, so bring appropriate footwear and a daypack with water

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Location: Jefferson Middle School with daily field trips

Instructor: Andrea McMillen

 

Painting                                                                                               Fee: $85

In this painting course, students will explore different painting techniques including watercolor, acrylic and oil stick to create original works. The styles and techniques used in the course will be based on observations of works by well known painters. The course will include at least one field trip to a local gallery or museum.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Jennifer Washburn

 

Paper Arts                                                                                          Fee: $85

From the delicate Japanese art of origami to constructing durable paper maché projects, this course will examine the endless possibilities of paper. Functional pieces and oversized decorative works will be created. This course will include at least one field trip to a local gallery or museum.


Location: Jefferson Middle School and River Bluff Middle Schools

Instructor: Jerry Butler  

 

Pasta Galore                                                                                       Fee: $85

Participants in this course will learn about and have an opportunity to make different types of pasta as well as different pasta sauces. They will also have an opportunity to make their own pasta using a pasta machine, and, of course, taste-test their work. A field trip to a specialty store is planned.

Location: Jefferson Middle School   

           

Photojournalism                                                                             Fee: $90

Students will learn basic photography skills and how to use their photos to express a point of view or tell a story. This course will allow participants to combine their photos and writing skills to produce a finished product to share with friends and family. Students are requested to bring their own digital camera, if at all possible.


Location: Jefferson Middle School

Instructor: Rose Johnson-Brown

 

Pottery                                                                                              Fee: $170

This is a two-week course offered with an intervening week to allow projects to dry. Students need to be available for both weeks. During the first week of this two-week course, students will create several containers and small clay pieces
using a variety of hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. Following a week break that is necessary for the clay to dry, students will return to paint and glaze their creations. Additional activities may include a fie