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Kindermusik Village with Seniors® for Children from Newborn–18 monthsENRICHMN 1443Experience the magic of Kindermusik with babies, parents/caregivers and seniors, together in one room! Music Connections, ranked in the top 1% of programs worldwide, offers this special eight week class of the world’s leading music and movement program, in a unique way. Village intentionally engages all the senses as we experience learning using multi-level activities that include singing & vocal play, creative movement, instrument exploration and rocking time, to the theme of being “on the go.” Seniors who love babies and music are invited to participate at whatever level they are most comfortable, from observer to dancer. Home materials reinforce learning goals and trigger memories of class. Register as parent with child, as grandparent with child, as a trio (parent/child/grandparent) or as an unrelated senior.

Katie Henderson, Music Connections11102 Sec. A Thursdays (8 sessions), 10/2-11/20, 9:30-10:15AM, HCC WDC Rm 1006$89 per parent/child and/or grandparent (plus $34.50 for child’s home materials - paid to teacher at first class)$20 per senior only (plus $17.50 for senior’s home materials - paid to teacher at first class)Senior tuition assistance available through Music Connections Foundation. Call (309) 828-6806 for more information.

Parent-Child Micronaut MissionSCIENCE 11069 Space...the final frontier! Parent and child (kindergarten-4th grade) work together investigating the solar system, learning about NASA’s plans for space exploration and experiencing the Discovery Lab. Then, parent and child pairs will go on a CLC space mission exploring the solar system. Class fee includes lunch and all necessary materials.

Stacey Shrewsbury11069 Sec. A Saturday, 10/11, 10AM-2PM, Challenger Learning Center$50 (per parent/child pair, includes lunch & materials)

3-D Drawing for Kids Grades 3-4ARTCRAFT 1477Bring your drawings to life! Learn the basic skills of drawing to make your pictures jump right off the page. Draw just about anything you can think of using shading, shadowing, layering, depth and contours. All you need is your imagination.

Cathy Sutliff10938 Sec. YA Saturdays (4 sessions), 10/4-10/25, 10-11:30AM, HCC CCB Rm 2402$39 (includes materials)

Fencing for Beginners Grades 6-10RECREATN 1078Try the sport based on the time-honored art of sword fighting! Modern Olympic fencing draws on a long history of form and technique, while adding safety, fun and fitness. As physically demanding as tennis or racquetball, fencing is chess at 80 miles an hour, requiring quick thinking and trained reflexes. You will learn enough skills in attack and defense by the end of the class to participate in competitive bouts. Most equipment is provided; glove sizes may be limited, so you may want to bring a work glove with a cuff.

Central Illinois Sport Fencing Instructor4037 Sec. YA Mondays (6 sessions), 9/15-10/20, 6-7:30PM, YWCA$80 (includes equipment rental)

NEW! Chess Classes see page 44.

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Homeschool Basic Keyboarding Grades 6-9COMPNCR 1539Produce reports and assignments quickly and accurately using touch-typing skills. Basic typing

skills are necessary to be able to complete assignments at home, at college and at work. This intensive class will teach you how to type without constantly looking at the keyboard and will help you break bad habits. Take-home assignments will help you enhance your new skills. Proofreading skills will also be taught.

Cheryl Belligio10827 Sec. YA Mon/Wed (10 sessions, does not meet 10/13), 9/15-10/20, 10-11:30AM, HCC WDC Rm 1405$98 (includes materials)

Homeschool Learning & Fitness with HorsesRECREATN 1137This class is specially tailored to provide a well-rounded home school adventure. When not riding, you will explore the math and science of caring for horses and polish your language arts skills as you write about the experience. You’ll learn and practice safe riding habits. All riding lessons will be paced to your needs and comfort level. Make new friends in the home school community while having fun with horses!

Trudy Shea10939 Sec. YA Tuesdays (6 sessions), 9/9-10/14, 9:30-11AM, Raspberry Grove Equestrian Center $84 (includes materials)

YEP Homeschool Classes

Intro to Game Maker Grades 6-9COMPNCR 1551Do you enjoy playing computer games? Learn to create your own games - no previous programming skills required! We will break down the game programming process into an easy step-by-step format perfect for the novice programmer. You will develop a game from scratch by designing your own characters, storyline and special effects. Using Game Maker, complicated concepts will become simple to implement and design. You will leave with the expertise to create a variety of fun and exciting computer games.

Josh Eckhardt6716 Sec. YA Saturdays (8 sessions), 9/20-11/8, 9-11:30AM, HCC CCB Rm 1301$170 (includes text & USB drive)

Game Programming II: Multi-Player Games Grades 6-11COMPNCR 1468Now that you know Blitz+, you are ready for the next level of game programming and design. In this advanced class, we will explore the concepts and architecture of multi-player games. Learn to program games that can be played online with your friends. Prerequisite: Completion of “Game Programming I.”

Terry Mullin10789 Sec. YA Saturdays (8 sessions), 9/20-11/8, 12:30-3PM, HCC CCB Rm 1301$170 (includes materials & USB drive)

High School Students! Our Web & graphic design courses are now open to young adults ages 16 and up. Pick up skills useful for college and for your future career. See page 4.

For more Horseback Riding classes

See page 48.

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