2015
SC4: Free College Day 2015
American Sign Language
In this course, you will learn basic American Sign Language. We will discuss a bit about how American Sign Language is different than just "sign language" or Baby Signs. We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, and some basic questions and answers for simple conversation. There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to practice some of what you learn.
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Essential Oils 101
Are you ready to green your lifestyle? Essential oils are a great way to start. They are the lifeblood of plants and have stood the test of time. In this course, you will learn about essential oil history, uses for essential oils, and how they work to heal our bodies. You will be able to experience the essential oils and there will be time for you to ask individual questions about oils and ailments.
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Wonderful World of Weebly Websites
In this course, you will learn about how to create a simple, free website using Weebly. You need basic computer skills and you should be able to move and click your mouse. That is it! We will be using a free web tool that uses WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) designing, which simply means drag and drop elements. There are tons of templates already created for you, including themes for teachers, wedding sites, baby sites, small businesses, and more. Bring ideas on what sort of page you'd like to create and let's get it created! There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to get started on your very own website.
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2014
SC4: Free College Day 2014
American Sign Language
In this course, you will learn basic American Sign Language. We will discuss a bit about how American Sign Language is different than just "sign language" or Baby Signs. We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, and some basic questions and answers for simple conversation. There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to practice some of what you learn.
Essential Oils 101
Are you ready to green your lifestyle? Essential oils are a great way to start. They are the lifeblood of plants and have stood the test of time. In this course, you will learn about essential oil history, uses for essential oils, and how they work to heal our bodies. You will be able to experience the essential oils and there will be time for you to ask individual questions about oils and ailments.
Wonderful World of Weebly Websites
In this course, you will learn about how to create a simple, free website using Weebly. You need basic computer skills and you should be able to move and click your mouse. That is it! We will be using a free web tool that uses WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) designing, which simply means drag and drop elements. There are tons of templates already created for you, including themes for teachers, wedding sites, baby sites, small businesses, and more. Bring ideas on what sort of page you'd like to create and let's get it created! There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to get started on your very own website.
2013
SC4: Free College Day 2013
American Sign Language
In this course, you will learn basic American Sign Language. We will discuss a bit about how American Sign Language is different than just "sign language" or Baby Signs. We will cover the alphabet, numbers, colors, and some basic questions and answers for simple conversation. There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to practice some of what you learn.
Bumps, Babies and Big Kids: Essential Oils for Preconception through Preteen
In this course, you will learn about how essential oils can help you from preconception no through to preteens and beyond. You will gain an understanding of which oils work best for which ailments or issues, and the best ways to use the oils. You will be able to experience some oils in this class to help you gain an understanding of how you can use the oils. There will be time for you to ask individual questions about oils and ailments.
Wonderful World of Weebly Websites
In this course, you will learn about how to create a simple, free website using Weebly. You need basic computer skills and you should be able to move and click your mouse. That is it! We will be using a free web tool that uses WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) designing, which simply means drag and drop elements. There are tons of templates already created for you, including themes for teachers, wedding sites, baby sites, small businesses, and more. Bring ideas on what sort of page you'd like to create and let's get it created! There will be time for you to ask individual questions and to get started on your very own website.
Armada Community Enrichment Program
WINTER/SPRING 2013
**If you have taken one of the courses below and there are class notes or handouts available, click on the title and enter the password given to you during the course to access them.**
**If you have taken one of the courses below and there are class notes or handouts available, click on the title and enter the password given to you during the course to access them.**
Computer Basics
Meet the PC: 1 2 3 4 5
Introduction to Computers
12 Years—Senior: Meet the PC—Intro to Computers: You will gain a basic understanding of computers and the terminology associated with them.
You will develop keyboard and mouse skills, how to
use Windows, Control Panel, File Management, Disk
Maintenance, and programs like Paint, Calculator,
and WordPad. This class is designed specifically for a
true first-time computer user. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Jan. 8—Jan. 29
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Jan. 1
You will develop keyboard and mouse skills, how to
use Windows, Control Panel, File Management, Disk
Maintenance, and programs like Paint, Calculator,
and WordPad. This class is designed specifically for a
true first-time computer user. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Jan. 8—Jan. 29
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Jan. 1
File Management
12 Years—Senior: You will learn how to organize
your files to reduce the number of duplications and
increase your efficiency and productivity. You will
create new folders, name or rename your files, save
items as different file types, move files from one location to another, and search for files on your computer. Participants need an understanding of
computers & how to use a keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Jan. 15
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Jan. 8
your files to reduce the number of duplications and
increase your efficiency and productivity. You will
create new folders, name or rename your files, save
items as different file types, move files from one location to another, and search for files on your computer. Participants need an understanding of
computers & how to use a keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Jan. 15
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Jan. 8
Microsoft Word 101
12 Years—Senior: You will learn how to setup, create,
customize & save documents, how to format text,
paragraphs, single to multi-page documents, how to
insert, size & align tables, clip art & pictures. You will
learn ways to promote efficiency, accuracy and security
in your documents. You will also learn how to
use headers and footers in a document to assist with
dates and page numbering, and how to use templates
to help you create useful documents to assist you
with calendars, certificates, brochures, resumes, labels,
letters, to-do lists and more. Participants
need an understanding of computers and how to
use a keyboard and mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Feb. 12—Mar. 5
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Feb. 5
customize & save documents, how to format text,
paragraphs, single to multi-page documents, how to
insert, size & align tables, clip art & pictures. You will
learn ways to promote efficiency, accuracy and security
in your documents. You will also learn how to
use headers and footers in a document to assist with
dates and page numbering, and how to use templates
to help you create useful documents to assist you
with calendars, certificates, brochures, resumes, labels,
letters, to-do lists and more. Participants
need an understanding of computers and how to
use a keyboard and mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Feb. 12—Mar. 5
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Feb. 5
Microsoft Excel 101
12 Years—Senior: You will learn how to create a
spreadsheet, enter and manipulate data, and format
cells, rows and columns. You will learn how to apply
simple formulas to your spreadsheets and how to create
numerous sheets in one Excel workbook. You will
also learn how to use headers and footers in a
spreadsheet and use templates to help you create
useful workbooks to assist you with budgets, inventories,
schedules, calendars, labels and more. Participants
need an understanding of computers and
how to use a keyboard and mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Mar. 19—Apr. 16 (Not Apr. 2)
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Mar. 12
spreadsheet, enter and manipulate data, and format
cells, rows and columns. You will learn how to apply
simple formulas to your spreadsheets and how to create
numerous sheets in one Excel workbook. You will
also learn how to use headers and footers in a
spreadsheet and use templates to help you create
useful workbooks to assist you with budgets, inventories,
schedules, calendars, labels and more. Participants
need an understanding of computers and
how to use a keyboard and mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Mar. 19—Apr. 16 (Not Apr. 2)
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Mar. 12
Internet 101
12 Years—Senior: What a valuable resource the
internet can be. You will learn about using web
browsers, email, creating favorites, searching for information,
looking up news, and more. By the end of
this course you will be able to search the net, create
and share emails, and understand how to navigate
the internet. Participants need an understanding
of computers and how to use a keyboard and
mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Apr. 30—May 21
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Apr. 23
internet can be. You will learn about using web
browsers, email, creating favorites, searching for information,
looking up news, and more. By the end of
this course you will be able to search the net, create
and share emails, and understand how to navigate
the internet. Participants need an understanding
of computers and how to use a keyboard and
mouse. (4 Weeks)
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Dates: Tuesdays: Apr. 30—May 21
Times: 5—6pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $40/$45 after Apr. 23
Facebook 101
18 Years—Senior: You will learn about Facebook;
what it is, how to get to it, and why it is so popular.
You will be able to create your own Facebook page
(should you choose) as we walk through creating an
account and a personal Facebook page. We will discuss
security settings and how to keep your posts as
private or public as you want them. We will discuss
how to add friends, create new pages, add and share
photos, chat, status updates, and the difference between
‘like’, ‘comment’ and ‘share’. Participants
need an understanding of computers, the internet,
and how to use a keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Feb. 12
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Feb. 5
what it is, how to get to it, and why it is so popular.
You will be able to create your own Facebook page
(should you choose) as we walk through creating an
account and a personal Facebook page. We will discuss
security settings and how to keep your posts as
private or public as you want them. We will discuss
how to add friends, create new pages, add and share
photos, chat, status updates, and the difference between
‘like’, ‘comment’ and ‘share’. Participants
need an understanding of computers, the internet,
and how to use a keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Feb. 12
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Feb. 5
Social Media 101
18 Years—Senior: Want to get connected on the
Internet? In this workshop you will learn about several
mainstream social media sites and what they are
for. You will be able to create free accounts on the
sites and learn how to maneuver through the various
sites. By viewing the mainstream sites, you will
have a better understanding of what social media is,
why it is so popular, and how it can help you both
personally and professionally. Just a few sites we will
go over are: Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter,
and YouTube. Participants need an understanding
of computers, the internet, and how to use a
keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Jan. 29
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Jan. 22
Internet? In this workshop you will learn about several
mainstream social media sites and what they are
for. You will be able to create free accounts on the
sites and learn how to maneuver through the various
sites. By viewing the mainstream sites, you will
have a better understanding of what social media is,
why it is so popular, and how it can help you both
personally and professionally. Just a few sites we will
go over are: Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter,
and YouTube. Participants need an understanding
of computers, the internet, and how to use a
keyboard and mouse.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Jan. 29
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Computer Lab
Cost: $10/$15 after Jan. 22
Green Living & Health
Essential Oils 101
18 Years—Senior: Are you ready to green your lifestyle?
Essential oils are a great way to start. They are
the lifeblood of plants and have stood the test of time.
In this course, you will learn about essential oil history,
uses for essential oils, and how they work to
heal our bodies. You will be able to experience the
essential oils and there will be time for you to ask individual
questions about oils and ailments.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Feb. 26
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Feb. 19
Essential oils are a great way to start. They are
the lifeblood of plants and have stood the test of time.
In this course, you will learn about essential oil history,
uses for essential oils, and how they work to
heal our bodies. You will be able to experience the
essential oils and there will be time for you to ask individual
questions about oils and ailments.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Feb. 26
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Feb. 19
Medicine Cabinet Makeover
18 Years—Senior: The side effects of this medication
are WHAT?! In this course, you will learn how
essential oils can help you makeover your medicine
cabinet. You will learn which essential oils replace
which over-the-counter medications, and how having
NO side effects or expiration dates to worry about can
put you at ease. Take charge of your health care and
learn how to green your bathroom by making over
your medicine cabinet with essential oils.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Mar. 19
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Mar. 12
are WHAT?! In this course, you will learn how
essential oils can help you makeover your medicine
cabinet. You will learn which essential oils replace
which over-the-counter medications, and how having
NO side effects or expiration dates to worry about can
put you at ease. Take charge of your health care and
learn how to green your bathroom by making over
your medicine cabinet with essential oils.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Mar. 19
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Mar. 12
Bumps, Babies and Big Kids
18 Years—Senior: Essential Oils for Preconception
through Preteen. You will learn about how essential
oils can help you and your family from preconception
through preteen and beyond. You will gain an understanding
of which oils work best for which ailments
or issues, and the best ways to use the oils. You will
be able to experience some oils in this class to help
you gain an understanding of how you can use them.
There will be time for you to ask individual questions
about oils and ailments.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Apr. 9
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Mar. 28
through Preteen. You will learn about how essential
oils can help you and your family from preconception
through preteen and beyond. You will gain an understanding
of which oils work best for which ailments
or issues, and the best ways to use the oils. You will
be able to experience some oils in this class to help
you gain an understanding of how you can use them.
There will be time for you to ask individual questions
about oils and ailments.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Apr. 9
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Mar. 28
Greening Up Your Life
18 Years—Senior: You will learn how essential oils
and other natural materials and ingredients can
transform your life from being chemical-laden to being
more green, making it better for you, your environment,
and your budget. We will talk about which
oils and ingredients are best for face and skin care,
cleaning, and more. We will also be creating a few
make-n-take items for you to go home with following
the class. You will gain a new understanding of how
to green up your life and boot out those chemicals
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Apr. 30
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Apr. 23
and other natural materials and ingredients can
transform your life from being chemical-laden to being
more green, making it better for you, your environment,
and your budget. We will talk about which
oils and ingredients are best for face and skin care,
cleaning, and more. We will also be creating a few
make-n-take items for you to go home with following
the class. You will gain a new understanding of how
to green up your life and boot out those chemicals
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: Apr. 30
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after Apr. 23
Greening Your Cleaning
18 Years—Senior: You will learn how essential oils
and other natural materials and ingredients can
transform your cleaning caddy from being chemicalladen
to being more green, making it better for you,
your environment, and your budget. We will talk
about which oils and ingredients are best for certain
cleaning tasks. We will also be creating a few make-ntake
items for you to go home with following the
class. You will gain a new understanding of how to
green your cleaning routine and rid your household
of unnecessary chemicals.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: May. 14
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after May 7
and other natural materials and ingredients can
transform your cleaning caddy from being chemicalladen
to being more green, making it better for you,
your environment, and your budget. We will talk
about which oils and ingredients are best for certain
cleaning tasks. We will also be creating a few make-ntake
items for you to go home with following the
class. You will gain a new understanding of how to
green your cleaning routine and rid your household
of unnecessary chemicals.
Leader: Melanie Cochrill
Date: Tuesday: May. 14
Time: 6—7pm
Location: Krause Elementary Science Room# 328
Cost: $10/$15 after May 7