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ACT TURBO-BOOTCAMP
Now Registering! Registration Deadline: March 11, 2012
College-bound students will prepare for the ACT in this one day intensive workshop. Students will learn the latest strategies for mastering every section of these entrance exams, honing their skills through rigorous mock tests and superior instruction. Your child will receive individualized feedback on practice essays, test results, and the college admissions process. Brian Stewart scored in the 99th percentile on all sections of the SAT and ACT. He is a graduate of Princeton University and received his Masters in Education from OSU. He teaches at Dublin Jerome High School and has extensive tutoring experience.

BAKING BREADS
Nothing smells better in the kitchen than the smell of fresh baked breads. Demos on quick breads and yeast breads will tantalize your taste buds. And the best part is you will get to eat the delights and take recipes home to recreate your own great smelling kitchen. Participants must be 16 years of age and up. Cindy Shaffer will instruct this class.

BASIL AND BEYOND
Come and enjoy a unique “herb tasting” presentation and learn to distinguish your favorite variety within an herb family. Patterned after a wine tasting, this class will increase your tasting palate and help you appreciate the culinary delight of fresh cut herbs. Learn details about featured herbs and sample herbal bruschetta toppings. Join instructor Pam Satterfield who has been growing herbs for over 16 years.

BEGINNING DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS
Students and their dogs will be introduced to training the basic commands of sit, stay, come and loose leash walking using positive reinforcement. We will also work on household manners to help our puppies learn to be a great member of the family. Please bring your vaccination record to the first class. This will be a fast paced, fun and positive approach to dog training, encouraging the bond between the owner and dog.

BEGINNING SEWING FOR ADULTS
CLASS I: Students will learn how to thread the sewing machine and how to handle the other tools used to sew. Each student will complete a simple tote bag for shopping or recycling.
CLASS II: Students will learn more about the sewing machine, iron and cutting tools. Each student will cut and sew a useful apron. Choose your own pocket style for gardening, crafting, or barbequing. Homework will be given at the end of this class.
CLASS III: Students will learn about patterns and design techniques. All skills learned in previous classes will also be used. Each student will create a decorative pillow using their own fabric from the homework assignment.

BEGINNING SEWING: GRADES 4-6
CLASS I: Students will learn how to thread the sewing machine and how to handle the other tools used to sew. Each student will complete a simple pillow case.
CLASS II: Students will learn more about the sewing machine, iron and cutting tools. Each student will cut, press and sew a useful gym bag and add appliqués.
CLASS III: Students will learn about measuring and fitting a pattern. All skills learned in previous classes will be used to make a pair of unique pajama shorts.

CHESS CAMP
This program mixes chess lessons with chess activities in a format that is both fun and educational. The goal is to develop a player who understands the finer concepts of the game such as: opening theory, positional and tactical aspects of the middlegame, and the endgame theory, while having a great time!

SECTION 1: For players who will be entering grades K-4. With three coaches, we will be able to address the needs of all players, including those that do not even know how to play chess.

SECTION 2: For players who will be entering grades 5-12. This section will also have all three coaches to make as strong an attempt as possible to meet the needs of all players. This section will generally be more advanced than section 1.

CONQUER THE CUBE AGES 9 AND UP
The Rubik’s Cube was invented in 1974 by Hungarian architecture professor ErnQ Rubik and soon became a global craze. The fad diminished in the mid-80s only to experience a huge resurgence with the advent of the Internet. Current speed-cubing techniques can be taught so newcomers can solve it for the first time.

CPR-ADULT , CHILD AND INFANT VICTIM
Can you respond to S.O.S? (Sequence of Survival).  Members of the Granville Township Fire Dept. will provide instruction for the class.  Skills will include One Man CPR, Infant and Child CPR and in the treatment of an obstructed airway for conscious and unconscious victims. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older. Participant completing this course will receive the American Safety and Health Institute Standards Card of Participation.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION
I do DI! Do you? Destination Imagination develops creativity, teamwork, hands-on whole-body learning, skills and talents in the areas of engineering, art, music and storytelling!!

Teams of up to seven members develop a solution to one of several challenges and then present their solution at a tournament. At the tournament, they also work together to solve an instant challenge.

FIRST AID CLASS
Do you know how to respond to a medical emergency? Members of the Granville Township Fire Department will be offering this new class on first aid. Participants will learn about the basics steps involved in the first five minutes of emergency care, the care of injuries and how to respond to a medical emergency. Participants completing this class will receive the American Safety and Health Institute Standards Card of Participation.

GRANVILLE GHOSTS, TALL TALES AND TRUE STORIES
Throughout our two centuries of existence, people have passed down fables, myths, legends, and tall tales of Granville ghosts, heroes and unusual happenings. How many ghosts really haunt the Buxton Inn? Did you know the Granville Inn has ghosts too? What caused the Granville Riot of 1836? Was Granville a stop on the Underground Railroad? Our young sleuths will journey around Granville and through its history to uncover the truth. Fee includes class materials and light snack.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DOG OBEDIENCE WITH AGILITY
We will cover all the basic commands as well as others that will help make your dog an even better member of the family. We will develop our basic commands to an advanced level. To enhance our dogs’ confidence we will also spend 20 minutes on basic agility training, teaching front and back end coordination and most importantly having lots of fun with our dogs. Pre-requisite is Basic Dog Obedience class.

JUMP START YOUR RESEARCH PAPER
Get a head-start on your junior or senior research paper. Develop a topic, thesis, statement, and works cited page. Have one–on-one assistance from GHS English teachers. WHY? Some students requested a summer class that would motivate them to get their research paper done early. During the school year, freshman and sophomores are still learning the research process, and they devote several weeks of class time to producing their paper. Because the upperclassmen are applying this knowledge independently, the summer class will supplement and extend the basic classroom review during the school year. Additionally, individual guidance and tutoring will be available for those students who feel they need remediation or would like questions answered immediately. Goals: Day One: Review research paper requirements; generate a topic and a thesis statement. Day Two: Review MLA format and documentation of sources: begin research process. Day Three: Continue finding and evaluating sources; create a works cited page. Day Four: Review note taking strategies and develop areas of concentration for research; develop an outline. Day Five: Begin annotated bibliography and writing paper.

JUNIOR CHEFS
This class is a hands-on culinary journey through a variety of exciting cooking classes. In addition to general cooking techniques, students will be instructed on safe food handling, equipment safety, table etiquette, how to read recipes, and prepare and cook delicious and healthy dishes. All junior chefs will take home a copy of the recipes which they create. Cooks are creative, understand math, science, and well-read. Campers should be dressed comfortably but with safety in mind. Hair clips or bands for long hair should be worn.

JUNIOR GARDENERS
The Granville Junior Gardener Program, a hands-on gardening program for kids. This year’s theme is PIZZA! And we’ll grow veggies especially with that in mind – onions, tomatoes and peppers of all kinds, plus all the usual garden suspects. Children ages 8 and up are welcome to join our experienced gardeners and learn proper planting techniques, tool care, watering schedules and have a lot of fun, besides

JUNIOR GARDENER SPRITES
Want to be a gardener but aren’t quit big enough to do it by yourself? The Granville Junior Gardeners has a new program to help those eager hands plant their own seeds. Your child will meet at the same time as the “big kids” and will enjoy the same programming and access to a plot, seeds and plants. The main difference is that we ask a parent be with the child at all times, and that the parent is willing to help with a bit of the harder work – like hauling those full watering cans! Join us for a summer of fun!

LEGO ROBOTICS: GRADES 1-6
Link our Lego Robolab construction kits with the power of our computers to become engineers, designers, problem-solvers, and inventors. This program combines creativity, design, logic and problem solving skills using today’s technologies. Is it science? Is it math? It’s definitely FUN!

MATH REFRESHER CAMP
We will spend time reviewing the main concepts taught in 4th and 5th grade Everyday Math, including; area, perimeter, fractions, percents, decimals and a review of all algorithms for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

PEE WEE CHEFS
This class is a hands-on culinary journey through a variety of exciting cooking classes. In addition to general cooking techniques, students will be instructed on safe food handling, equipment safety, table etiquette, how to read recipes, and prepare and cook delicious and healthy dishes. All junior chefs will take home a copy of the recipes which they create. Cooks are creative, understand math, science, and well-read. Campers should be dressed comfortably but with safety in mind. Hair clips or bands for long hair should be worn.

SAT TURBO-BOOTCAMP
College-bound students prepare for the PSAT/SAT in an intensive one-day workshop. Students learn the latest strategies for mastering every section of the PSAT/SAT in a condensed format that is ideal for busy students. All materials are included, including material that can be used for further practice leading up to the test. All classes are taught by Brian Stewart, whom has himself scored a 2400 SAT composite and a 35 ACT composite, and is a graduate of Princeton University with a Masters in Teaching from OSU.

SPRING VALLEY NATURE PROGRAM: INTRO TO THE OUTDOORS
Learn the fundamentals of backpacking, hiking, and camping. Review different gear and each items purpose. Discuss how to select proper gear. Discuss/demonstrate how to set up a campsite. Discuss proper nutrition for backpacking/camping/hiking. Understand the importance of minimizing your environmental impact (Leave No Trace). Review the LNT principles and discuss how they apply to recreation. Explore the Spring Valley Nature Preserve, while learning about the wildlife that inhabits the area. Creek Exploration – Children learn about creek ecosystems. Animal Tracking – Children learn to identify animals from their tracks.