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Apr 17, 2011
Summer Science Camp Offerings!
Environmental Science June 13 - 17th OR August 8 - 12th, 2011
Learn about the biomes and environmental health of the Chicago area by hiking and exploring 2 unique locations in our area as well as conducting a variety of hands-on lab projects designed to help students understand how our environment effects us and how we effect our environment.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty! Families are welcome to join us when appropriate.
Who: students aged 10-18
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: the primary location will be 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg, IL but we will also visit Volo Bog, State Natural Area and Glacial Park in Ringwood. Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Attention Boy Scouts - Yes, this is an Eagle required merit badge. You will NOT finish this in one week because your observations should be further apart. The reports can be done during the week or afterward. We need to get blue cards filled out and signed before the first day of class.
Environmental Science for Junior Scientists July 11 - 15th, 2011
Learn about the biomes and environmental health of the Chicago area by hiking and exploring 2 unique locations in our area as well as conducting a variety of hands-on lab projects designed to help students understand how our environment effects us and how we effect our environment.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty! Families are welcome to join us when appropriate.
Who: students aged 5 - 9
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: the primary location will be 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg, IL but we will also visit Volo Bog, State Natural Area Ingelside), Glacial Park (Ringwood), Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry) and The Hollows Conservation Area (Crystal Lake). Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Field Geology June 6 - 11th OR July 11 - 15, 2011
Learn about the geologic past, present and future of the Chicago area by actually hiking 3 unique geological locations in our area and seeing the wonderful moraines, kettles, bogs and unique drainage systems (lakes and streams) of our area. We will meet at a variety of sites so that we can hike and experience a whole new terrain, as well as learn to appreciate how the local geologic features directly influence the biologic health and diversity of the area.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty!
Families are welcome to join us when appropriate. Most of the sites have nature centers and areas for younger children to play.
Who: students aged 8-14 who can hike at least a mile
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: locations will including Volo Bog (Ingleside), Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry), and Glacial Park (Ringwood). and my home at 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg IL Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Attention Boy Scouts - You will finish this in one week. We will create your collection during the week if you do not have one already. We need to get blue cards filled out and signed before the first day of class.
Fresh Water Ecology (Limnology) June 20 - 24th OR Aug. 1 - 5th, 2011
Join us as we learn about the geological, biological, chemical and physical features we take for granted here in the ‘lakes’ region of Illinois. Weather permitting we will meet to make field collections at several locations in the lakes region and bring some of these collections back to Mrs. Wentz’s home to analyze the variety of microscopic life and the chemical composition of the water and compare and contrast our findings from location to location. A list of recommended resources will be provided the first day of class.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty!
Families are welcome to join us when appropriate. Most of the sites we will be visiting have areas for children to play. Bowling and playgrounds are a short drive away from the Wentz’s home.
Who: students aged 10 - 16
When: from 10 - 3:00 each day
Where: Locations include Volo Bog (Ingleside), McHenry Dam (McHenry), Nippersink Creek (Ringwood), Lake Defiance (inside Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry) and Three Oaks Recreation Area (ie: Vulcan Lakes in Crystal Lake). Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Afternoon lab work will be completed at 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg (2 miles north of the Johnsburg Library)
Cost: $80.00 per student
Drosophila (Fruit Fly) Genetics –
June 27, 28, 29th (and the following are flexible* lab dates: July 7, 8, 18, 19, 27, 28), 2011
We will spend the first few classes covering the basics of genetics and then, using that information, breed fruit flies with a variety of genetic differences. We will breed them through two generations. Each generation takes approximately 9-12 days to hatch as adults, hence the 'crazy' scheduling of the class sessions. This is a terrific opportunity for students who are ready for and enjoy detailed hands-on work.
Who: Students aged 14 - 18 (or with permission of the instructor)
When: The first three classes, June 27, 28, 29 will be 10 - 3:00 each day
All times and dates after that are flexible. *They are flexible because on some days two visits may be desired in order to secure only newly hatched adult females to breed. Female Drosophila can store sperm from their first mating throughout the lives, if you want to know who the father is you have to separate her within the first 8 hours of hatching (or you can contact Mrs. Wentz in advance and have her clear the vial of all adults and you can count and breed during one afteronoon visit).
Where: 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg (two miles north of the Johnsburg Library)
Cost: $120 per student (includes lab fees)
To register for classes:
All classes that require travel have a three student minimum and a 6 student maximum (unless a parent volunteer can help provide transportation – my van only has 6 passenger seat belts)
Contact Mrs. Wentz at 847-404-6418 or kwentz899261@gmail.com with your interest, name and ages of child(ren) and your contact information. Payment is required to reserve a place in class.
Payment can be made via PayPal (credit card), personal check mailed to 5004 N Westwood Dr., McHenry, IL 60051 or cash. Checks will not be cashed until the class begins.
Learn about the biomes and environmental health of the Chicago area by hiking and exploring 2 unique locations in our area as well as conducting a variety of hands-on lab projects designed to help students understand how our environment effects us and how we effect our environment.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty! Families are welcome to join us when appropriate.
Who: students aged 10-18
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: the primary location will be 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg, IL but we will also visit Volo Bog, State Natural Area and Glacial Park in Ringwood. Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Attention Boy Scouts - Yes, this is an Eagle required merit badge. You will NOT finish this in one week because your observations should be further apart. The reports can be done during the week or afterward. We need to get blue cards filled out and signed before the first day of class.
Environmental Science for Junior Scientists July 11 - 15th, 2011
Learn about the biomes and environmental health of the Chicago area by hiking and exploring 2 unique locations in our area as well as conducting a variety of hands-on lab projects designed to help students understand how our environment effects us and how we effect our environment.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty! Families are welcome to join us when appropriate.
Who: students aged 5 - 9
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: the primary location will be 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg, IL but we will also visit Volo Bog, State Natural Area Ingelside), Glacial Park (Ringwood), Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry) and The Hollows Conservation Area (Crystal Lake). Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Field Geology June 6 - 11th OR July 11 - 15, 2011
Learn about the geologic past, present and future of the Chicago area by actually hiking 3 unique geological locations in our area and seeing the wonderful moraines, kettles, bogs and unique drainage systems (lakes and streams) of our area. We will meet at a variety of sites so that we can hike and experience a whole new terrain, as well as learn to appreciate how the local geologic features directly influence the biologic health and diversity of the area.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and plenty of water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty!
Families are welcome to join us when appropriate. Most of the sites have nature centers and areas for younger children to play.
Who: students aged 8-14 who can hike at least a mile
When: 10-3:00 each day
Where: locations will including Volo Bog (Ingleside), Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry), and Glacial Park (Ringwood). and my home at 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg IL Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Cost: $80.00 per student
Attention Boy Scouts - You will finish this in one week. We will create your collection during the week if you do not have one already. We need to get blue cards filled out and signed before the first day of class.
Fresh Water Ecology (Limnology) June 20 - 24th OR Aug. 1 - 5th, 2011
Join us as we learn about the geological, biological, chemical and physical features we take for granted here in the ‘lakes’ region of Illinois. Weather permitting we will meet to make field collections at several locations in the lakes region and bring some of these collections back to Mrs. Wentz’s home to analyze the variety of microscopic life and the chemical composition of the water and compare and contrast our findings from location to location. A list of recommended resources will be provided the first day of class.
Please plan on packing a ‘picnic’ lunch and water each day. Good hiking shoes and jeans/long pants are highly recommended each day. Plan on getting dirty!
Families are welcome to join us when appropriate. Most of the sites we will be visiting have areas for children to play. Bowling and playgrounds are a short drive away from the Wentz’s home.
Who: students aged 10 - 16
When: from 10 - 3:00 each day
Where: Locations include Volo Bog (Ingleside), McHenry Dam (McHenry), Nippersink Creek (Ringwood), Lake Defiance (inside Moraine Hills State Park (McHenry) and Three Oaks Recreation Area (ie: Vulcan Lakes in Crystal Lake). Exactly where we will meet each day will depend on the weather (if it is over 90o or pouring we will obviously not be hiking that day!) so be sure to leave an email address or phone number where we can keep in touch daily during the class.
Afternoon lab work will be completed at 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg (2 miles north of the Johnsburg Library)
Cost: $80.00 per student
Drosophila (Fruit Fly) Genetics –
June 27, 28, 29th (and the following are flexible* lab dates: July 7, 8, 18, 19, 27, 28), 2011
We will spend the first few classes covering the basics of genetics and then, using that information, breed fruit flies with a variety of genetic differences. We will breed them through two generations. Each generation takes approximately 9-12 days to hatch as adults, hence the 'crazy' scheduling of the class sessions. This is a terrific opportunity for students who are ready for and enjoy detailed hands-on work.
Who: Students aged 14 - 18 (or with permission of the instructor)
When: The first three classes, June 27, 28, 29 will be 10 - 3:00 each day
All times and dates after that are flexible. *They are flexible because on some days two visits may be desired in order to secure only newly hatched adult females to breed. Female Drosophila can store sperm from their first mating throughout the lives, if you want to know who the father is you have to separate her within the first 8 hours of hatching (or you can contact Mrs. Wentz in advance and have her clear the vial of all adults and you can count and breed during one afteronoon visit).
Where: 5004 N Westwood Dr., Johnsburg (two miles north of the Johnsburg Library)
Cost: $120 per student (includes lab fees)
To register for classes:
All classes that require travel have a three student minimum and a 6 student maximum (unless a parent volunteer can help provide transportation – my van only has 6 passenger seat belts)
Contact Mrs. Wentz at 847-404-6418 or kwentz899261@gmail.com with your interest, name and ages of child(ren) and your contact information. Payment is required to reserve a place in class.
Payment can be made via PayPal (credit card), personal check mailed to 5004 N Westwood Dr., McHenry, IL 60051 or cash. Checks will not be cashed until the class begins.
Apr 9, 2011
Surveys Confirm Enormous Value of Science Museums, 'Free Choice' Learning
ScienceDaily (Apr. 8, 2011) — One of the first studies of its type has confirmed that a science museum can strongly influence the public's knowledge and attitudes about science and technology, and to a surprising degree can cut across racial, ethnic, educational and economic barriers.
The study focused on the California Science Center in Los Angeles, and offers profound support for the value of such institutions. It also reinforces the emerging concept of "free choice" learning, which holds that people get most of their knowledge about science from someplace other than school or formal education.
Click the title to read the rest of the article!
The study focused on the California Science Center in Los Angeles, and offers profound support for the value of such institutions. It also reinforces the emerging concept of "free choice" learning, which holds that people get most of their knowledge about science from someplace other than school or formal education.
Click the title to read the rest of the article!
Apr 8, 2011
Spring Homeschool Enrichment Classes at Crystal Lake Park District!
all classes are offered:
Start Date:04/14/2011 End Date: 05/19/2011
Days of Week:TH
Location:Rotary Building-Lowe
Register on-line at http://www.crystallakeparks.org/ or by calling 815.459.0680
Pen and Mouse Club Artist
This class will give your home-schooled child a chance to socialize with other kids and will also give mom or dad some time to run some errands. We will draw, paint, use clay, and other media to create art! A variety of projects and media will be used so it is ok to repeat this class. Lorie Gillespie has lots of experience teaching home-schooled children!
Class ID: 4456-0
Time of Day:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Age: 6-16 yrs
Resident Fees:75.00
Non-Resident Fees:90.00
Homeschool Algebra
This series of classes introduces a visual and kinesthetic teaching system for learning beginning algebraic concepts using building blocks and dice and follows these concepts through Algebra I concepts. Students need to be comfortable with both multiplication and division, but do not need to have memorized all their math facts.
Class ID: 4495-3
Time of Day:11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Age: over 9 yrs
Resident Fees:51.00
Non-Resident Fees:66.00
Karate!
Homeschoolers are invited to join us in the Rotary Building for karate lessons. This program is part of our home school enrichment course offered for the first time in the Crystal Lake Park District. Come join the fun and excitement with other area homeschoolers!
Class ID number: 4676-0
Time of Day:NOON - 1:00 PM
Age: 5-16 yrs
Resident Fees:50.00
Non-Resident Fees:65.00
Math and Science Club!
Each week we will explore a math or science topic with a hands-on game or activity designed to help students explore a wide variety of topics in a fun way while improving vocabulary and memorization skills. Math topics will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, charts and graphs, and geometry. Science topics will include a wide variety of physical science topics including the properties of matter, Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, the physics of fluids and air, the periodic table, chromatography, and more. There will be weekly hand outs offering suggestions of activities, books to read, documentaries to watch, or games to play at home.
Class ID: 4797-0
Time of Day:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Age: 6-11 yrs
Resident Fees:51.00
Non-Resident Fees:66.00
Start Date:04/14/2011 End Date: 05/19/2011
Days of Week:TH
Location:Rotary Building-Lowe
Register on-line at http://www.crystallakeparks.org/ or by calling 815.459.0680
Pen and Mouse Club Artist
This class will give your home-schooled child a chance to socialize with other kids and will also give mom or dad some time to run some errands. We will draw, paint, use clay, and other media to create art! A variety of projects and media will be used so it is ok to repeat this class. Lorie Gillespie has lots of experience teaching home-schooled children!
Class ID: 4456-0
Time of Day:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Age: 6-16 yrs
Resident Fees:75.00
Non-Resident Fees:90.00
Homeschool Algebra
This series of classes introduces a visual and kinesthetic teaching system for learning beginning algebraic concepts using building blocks and dice and follows these concepts through Algebra I concepts. Students need to be comfortable with both multiplication and division, but do not need to have memorized all their math facts.
Class ID: 4495-3
Time of Day:11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Age: over 9 yrs
Resident Fees:51.00
Non-Resident Fees:66.00
Karate!
Homeschoolers are invited to join us in the Rotary Building for karate lessons. This program is part of our home school enrichment course offered for the first time in the Crystal Lake Park District. Come join the fun and excitement with other area homeschoolers!
Class ID number: 4676-0
Time of Day:NOON - 1:00 PM
Age: 5-16 yrs
Resident Fees:50.00
Non-Resident Fees:65.00
Math and Science Club!
Each week we will explore a math or science topic with a hands-on game or activity designed to help students explore a wide variety of topics in a fun way while improving vocabulary and memorization skills. Math topics will include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents, charts and graphs, and geometry. Science topics will include a wide variety of physical science topics including the properties of matter, Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism, the physics of fluids and air, the periodic table, chromatography, and more. There will be weekly hand outs offering suggestions of activities, books to read, documentaries to watch, or games to play at home.
Class ID: 4797-0
Time of Day:1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Age: 6-11 yrs
Resident Fees:51.00
Non-Resident Fees:66.00
Apr 1, 2011
Food For Fines @ Johnsburg Library
Pay your overdue fines with food!
Donate one non-perishable food item for each separate fine. (Food can not be used to pay for lost or damaged items, or for collection agency fees.)
All food will be given to the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry which assists McHenry-area families in need.
Food will be accepted April 10 - 17, 2011 in honor of National Library Week!
Donate one non-perishable food item for each separate fine. (Food can not be used to pay for lost or damaged items, or for collection agency fees.)
All food will be given to the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry which assists McHenry-area families in need.
Food will be accepted April 10 - 17, 2011 in honor of National Library Week!
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