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Swimming Lessons

AQUATICS
—All aquatics courses are held in the USI Phys2ical Activity Center (PAC) pool and are taught by the USI Aquatics Staff under the direction of Cathy Hesse.  
LOCKERS
—Locker space is available during class time at no charge to participants who provide their own locks. If you are interested in locker rental and towel service call the PAC Control Counter at 812/464–1945.
PLEASE NOTE—All registrants for fitness courses are reminded that it is always wise to consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

PRESCHOOL SWIMMING (Ages 3-5)

Water safety and water adjustment are emphasized in this program, along with development of gross motor skills. Parents are invited to get in the water with their children after discussion with the chief instructor.
Dates, Times & Fees:
    NO. FIT300, Monday-Thursday, June 2-12 (8 sessions), 9-9:30 a.m. - $36
   
NO. FIT301, Monday-Thursday, June 2-12 (8sessions), 10:35-11:05 a.m. - $36  
   
NO. FIT302, Monday-Thursday, June 16-26 (8 sessions), 9-9:30 a.m. - $36   
   
NO. FIT303, Monday-Thursday, June 16-26 (8 sessions), 10:35-11:05 a.m. - $36


SWIMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (Ages 6-14)

Children ages 6–14 will have an opportunity to develop a wide variety of aquatic skills as well as fundamental strokes and to receive American Red Cross water safety certification in one of the following areas: Water Exploration, Primary Skills, Stroke Readiness, Stroke Development, Stroke Refinement, and Skill Proficiency.
Dates, Times, & Fees:
   
NO. FIT340, Monday-Thursday, June 2-12 (8 sessions), 9:40-10:25 a.m. - $44   
NO. FIT341, Monday-Thursday, June 2-12 (8 sessions), 11:15 a.m.-noon - $44 
 
NO. FIT342, Monday-Thursday, June 16-26 (8 sessions), 9:40-10:25 a.m. - $44   
NO. FIT343, Monday-Thursday, June 16-26 (8 sessions), 11:15 a.m.-noon - $44


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Kids!

Art

ART WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN - (Ages 6-7)                            NO. YTH400
Kids ages 6 through 14 can join USI art students and faculty to create two- and three-dimensional artwork including collages, paintings, printmaking, sculptures, and more. Students will be grouped by age with a maximum of 20 per group and will display their works at the end of each session. Cost of lunch and all supplies included.
Coordinator: Joseph Uduehi, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Art Education, USI
Dates & Time: Thursday & Friday, July 10 & 11, 10-11:30 a.m.
 
Location: USI Technology Center, Rooms 229
Registration Fee: $15  (Includes supplies)

MAKE ART – FIND CAREER - (Ages 10-13)                                 NO. YTH403
Is your home graced by the work of a budding Picasso or Frank Lloyd Wright? Help your young artist hone skills and explore career options through this course which combines both studio work and field trips. Students ages 10 through 13 will explore drawing, painting, graphic design, and drafting during 3 studio sessions. On alternate weeks, parents will transport students to various destinations to be introduced to career possibilities in the art field. A supply list and field trip details will be mailed upon registration. Enrollment limited to 8.
Instructor: Jo Ann Volz, Licensed Art Teacher
Dates & Times: 6 Fridays, June 6 – July 18
(No Class July 4th)
  
 Weeks 1, 3, and 5 (Studio Sessions): USI Technology Center, Room 119, 10 a.m. – Noon   
     Weeks 2, 4, and 6 (Field Trips): Details mailed upon registration, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Registration Fee: $68— supplies not included

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Academic Programs

STUDY SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS - (Grades 5-
11)

Get ready for a great school by learning skills that will help you increase your creativity and answer that age-old question, "Just what do teachers want?" Improve your organizational and study skills, learn note-taking and outlining techniques, how to use reference materials and study for tests, and tips for writing reports. You also will explore your learning style, enhance your creativity, increase your study skills, and lay the groundwork for increasingly independent decision making. Parents are encouraged to attend the pre- and post-instructor/parent sessions. The pre-session will discuss individual children's needs, while the post-session will offer helpful suggestions for each student to further develop their learning styles.
Instructor: Richar Coleman, Organizational Development Consultant, HR Solutions
Date & Times: July 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
ACA402A - Grades 5-7, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
ACA402B - Grades 7-9, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ACA402C - Grades 9-11 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: $80.00 
Free Parent/Instructor Sessions:
ACA402D - Monday, July 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
ACA402E - Wednesday, July 30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: USI Orr Center, Room 2020


USI'S COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (CAP)

The University of Southern Indiana's College Achievement Program (CAP) offers fully accredited college courses in many local high schools during the regular school day for outstanding junior and senior students. Selected teachers from participating high schools have completed advanced seminars in their subject area and received USI adjunct instructor appointments, qualifying them to teach USI courses off campus. Your high school may offer one or more of the following courses: English, history, biology, chemistry, health professions, economics or math. Check our web site, http://www.usi.edu/extserv/academic/cap.asp ask your high school senior counselor, or email cap@usi.edu for more information.

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Kids!

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Need all-day care for your school-ager this summer? USI's Summer Enrichment Camp for children 7-11 years old, is located in space rented at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7700 Middle Mt. Vernon Rd., across the highway from campus. Children may enroll full-time or, is space allows, part-time for the entire summer. The program opens at 6:45 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday.  Call 812/464-1989 or email extserv@usi.edu for more information, or check out the website at: SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

SUMMER PRESCHOOL                                     (Ages 3-5)
Can't find a summer school? USI's Children's Center --state licensed and NAEYC accredited--is offering part-time Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday morning all -day options for children ages three to five years of age. Call (812)464-1869 or email: pbuschki@usi.edu for specific details. Keep your young children busy this summer and enjoy a little personal time to yourself!


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