Community
Learning
January–March 2015
Program Guide
Kids clubs
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Holiday programs
7
March break camp
Summer camp
Courses for teens and adults
9
Family adventures
9
Conversation cafés
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100 Days of learning
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School trips
13
What sets us apart
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How to register
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Calendar
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Community Learning
and Youth University
Supporting lifelong learning in Niagara
also an escape, a time to be with others, to see ones’ self from a new perspective, and to have fun. We strike the perfect balance between the familiar and the new, the educational and the recreational, the entertaining and the thought-provoking, the challenging and the rewarding … because what fun really, is one without the other.
Math club
Challenge yourself, have fun, develop skills and improve confidence in math as a university student mentor leads the way! Session 1: Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2; Session 2: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3; Session 3: Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 23—$100
French club
Make new friends as you share in French conversations and activities. You will want to show off your new skills when you get home and back to school. Grades 3–5: Jan. 7 to Feb. 11—$150.00
Spa science
Allow your mind, body, and spirit to be pampered as you explore the science of the spa. Discover the power of essential oils and natural ingredients while creating your personal line of products. Grades 3–5: Jan. 6 to Feb. 10—$150
Game design pro
Young technophiles are invited to design their very own video game. Create levels that only you know how to beat!
Grades 3–5: Jan. 6 to Feb. 10; Grades 6–8: Jan. 5 to Feb. 9—$150
Sr. web animation
Join our working animation studio to create original computer-animated characters, and with the help of your mentor bring them to life! Grades 6–8: Jan. 6 to Feb. 10—$150
Read more, or register at brocku.ca/youthuniversity
What to expect
at kids club:
• Clubs are open to learners of every level
• Register online or over the phone (up to one week in advance) • Programs led by university student mentors • Programs run from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. • Located on the Brock University campus
Kids clubs
It was fun hanging around a bunch of kids that like science too. —Lucas LeMoine, Youth participant
Our Kids clubs bring young people together around similar interests within a cooperative team atmosphere. Innovative activities are specially selected to strike the perfect balance between engaging and thought-provoking; between challenging and rewarding.
March break camp
Young people have the opportunity to delve into their current interests while discovering new ones too. Our small groups and individualized attention builds a sense of cooperation and belonging. This highly supportive community environment encourages kids to develop their strengths, face new challenges, build confidence and most importantly … have fun!
March 16
Egyptology Stop motion Robo tech
March 17
Fashion diva designers Medical mysteries
Robo tech—theme park tycoon
March 18
Marvels of magic Youth U-tube viral video Robo tech—mega maze
March 19
Art explorers Stop motion Robo tech—extreme obstructionMarch 20
Amazing race Game designAdvanced robotics programming
Summer camp
Summer camp features over 50 unique programs from medical mysteries to spa science, and cartooning to robotics. We take full advantage of our unique facilities, including labs, small learning spaces, the Niagara escarpment, the challenge course and the Olympic-sized swimming pool. Keep an eye out for our new leadership program this summer for youth aged 15–16. Gain valuable experience and develop key transferable skills while playing a key role in the delivery of our summer sessions.
Registration will open in March 2015.
Read more at brocku.ca/youthuniversity
Holiday programs
What to expect
for March break:
• $35/day
• Register for one day or all five (up to one week in advance) • For youth in grades 3 to 8 • Program runs from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Complimentary before and after care from 8:10 a.m. to 4:50 p.m.
• Located on the Brock University campus
Youth University really makes kids feel special. Once we came to YU, I never looked back. I would recommend this camp to anyone. —Theresa Frisby, YU parent
What to expect
for courses and
adventures:
• Open to all learners • Located on the Brock University campus • Register online or over the phone (up to one week in advance)
We are so fortunate to have educational opportunities like this available in Niagara. —Parent
Spanish 101
Get ready for travel, an exchange, or your gap-year away…or just impress your friends next time you are out for tacos! Have fun in an informal and conversational setting. No experience needed.
Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—$150
Social media mashup
Social media is changing the world and how people and organizations communicate, connect and engage. Learn how the power of facebook, twitter, instagram and linkedin can transform and amplify personal and professional relationships. Jan. 26 to Feb. 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.—$100
Artist studio
Are you creative … or wished you could explore that side of you? Experiment with new ways to express your artistic side through writing, drawing, photography and more. Each week will focus on a new talent and will encourage you to express your inner artist.
Jan. 26 to Mar. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—$150
Your digital edge
Through the use of the latest web tools you will create a stunning digital portfolio to expand and enhance your e-portfolio. Come learn how to best present your work both in person and online.
Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.—$150
Courses for teens
and adults
Our courses encourage learning in a friendly, safe and enjoyable community atmosphere. Come explore an area of interest, ignite a new passion, feed your sense of curiosity, and enjoy special time just for yourself or as a family.
Extreme science family adventure
Experiment with scaled-down natural disasters including tornadoes, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Use chemistry, biology and physics to learn about the natural wonders of the world and create some of your own. February 28 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.—$5
Robo tech: vehicle challenge family adventure
Your family will compete to design and build the fastest, strongest, smallest, largest, lightest, heaviest, most maneuverable, most durable, and coolest Lego NXT robot vehicle to accomplish a variety of tasks. March 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.—$5
What to expect
at a Café:
• It’s free! • Everyone is welcome • There is no need to register • Conversations take place Tuesdays at Maytay Café (downtown St. Catharines) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Very inspiring to listen to the many different perspectives— the conversation was thrilling. —MarkOur 100 Days of learning initiative raises awareness of the many and varied low-cost (or free!) learning experiences available within the Niagara community. Follow facebook.com/BrockCommunityLearning for a daily learning update!
Read more at brocku.ca/communitylearning
100 Days of learning
Conversation cafés are facilitated discussions exploring 21st century questions with no easy answers. Everyone is welcome; come participate in this thought-provoking and innovative learning environment … or feel free to just listen-in as well.
Anxiety: the disease of the 21
stcentury?
Tuesday Feb. 10
When is the best time of your life?
Tuesday Feb. 17
What are you willing to struggle for?
Tuesday Feb. 24
Is it always good to be different?
Tuesday Mar. 3
Are we losing patience?
Tuesday Mar. 10
In a world of fast-paced change
what should remain the same?
Tuesday Mar. 17
What does pride mean, and
what purpose does it serve?
Tuesday Mar. 24
Your trip could include:
• Residence accommodations • All you can eat buffet meals • Subject classes • Post-secondary awareness classes • Evening recreation events • Full instruction • Adventures to popular Niagara attractionsOf all the field trips I’ve taken in my 18 years of teaching I’ve never had so much fun with my students. The modules, games, the team building activities, our historical tour … have been simply fabulous. I’d return in a heartbeat! —Paul Legace, St. Elizabeth Seaton
In our one, two and three-day school trip experiences small groups of young people work with university student mentors to discover new interests, develop transferable skills, and see themselves in a post-secondary setting. Youth find they flourish in such a safe and supportive environment, they begin to dream about the future and see themselves attending post-secondary one day. Students and teachers have the chance to choose from over 50 classes in streams of:
Leadership
Business and innovation
Science
Social science
Humanities
Culminate your trip to our beautiful campus by climbing at our rock climbing tower or high ropes challenge course.
School trips
Read more about our year-round trip
options at brocku.ca/youthuniversity
or call 905-688-5550 x3120
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What sets us apart
Our goals
Our programs are designed for 21st century readiness. Specifically we focus on empowering each unique individual, building a sense of community, developing key transferable skills, and igniting curiosity for lifelong learning. We empower people to grow and realize their full potential for themselves, and the communities they are part of. Our programs strike the perfect balance between the familiar and the new, the educational and the recreational, the entertaining and the thought-provoking, the challenging and the rewarding … because what fun really, is one without the other!
Instructors
Along with their ability to build community, our staff are selected for their contagious enthusiasm, their sense of humor, their desire to make a difference, and of course their expertise. We will make sure you are having a great time, while also bringing subjects to life in ways you’d never expect … and will never forget.
How to register
You will want to register early as clubs and courses have limited spots available. Registration will close one week prior to the start of each session. You can register for clubs and courses online at brocku.ca/youth-university. For Family Adventures we are happy to register you by phone at
905 688 5550 x3120. No registration needed for conversation cafés. We look forward to see you learning with us soon.
Calendar
Mondays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 9 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Sr. Game design pro (grades 6–8)
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Jr. Game design pro (grades 3–5)
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Spa science (grades 3–5)
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sr. Web animation (grades 6–8) Brock University Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. French club (grades 3–5) Brock University Mondays, Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Math club session 1
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3; 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Math club session 2
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Spanish 101
Brock University
Tuesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 17 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Your digital edge
Brock University
Mondays, Jan. 26 to Feb. 9 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Social media mashup Brock University Mondays, Jan. 26 to Mar. 2; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Artist studio Brock University Tuesday Feb. 10 7:00 to 8:30 p.m Conversation café— Anxiety: the disease of the 21st century?
Mahtay Café
Tuesday Feb. 17 7:00 to 8:30 p.m
Conversation café— When is the best time of your life?
Mahtay Café Saturday Feb. 21 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Extreme science family adventure Brock University Mondays, Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 9, 23 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Math club session 3
Brock University Tuesday Feb. 24 7:00 to 8:30 p.m
Conversation café— What are you willing to struggle for? Mahtay Café Tuesday Mar. 3 7:00 to 8:30 p.m Conversation café— Is it always good to be different? Mahtay Café Saturday Mar. 7 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Robo tech: vehicle challenge family adventure Brock University Tuesday Mar. 10 7:00 to 8:30 p.m Conversation café— Are we losing patience?
Mahtay Café March 16 to March 20 March break holiday camp Brock University Tuesday Mar. 17 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Conversation café— In a world of fast-paced change what should remain the same?
Mahtay Café Tuesday Mar. 24 7:00 to 8:30 p.m
Conversation café— What does pride mean, and what purpose does it serve?
