Huron Valley Rec and Community Ed

Campers will learn to express themselves utilizing the digital tools of the art industry. Various pieces will be created throughout the week which will then be shared, and discussed as a group, giving these artists the crucial experience of personal feedback. Some of the areas that each new artist will explore include: photo manipulation, digital painting, 3D sculpting, and programming art! Campers will create an art gallery style presentation for audiences to experience and enjoy their projects. Design Camp/Art (Level: Easy)

Battle of the bots is a great way to learn how technologies like programming, sensors, gears, and mechanics work, all while having fun! Campers will learn the fundamentals of mechanical engineering as they team up to build robotic systems and compete against one another in tasks such as sumo-wrestling, tug-o-war, head-to-head combat, and much more! By the end of the week, campers will put their skills to the test and see who can build the best battle bot. Robotics Camps (Level: Easy)

Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid and Safe Home Alone Learn to be safe and responsible. Build confidence. Have a competitive edge over other babysitters. Topics include first aid, when and how to call 911, CPR with manikin practice, choking, dealing with difficult behaviors, basic care methods like feeding and diapering, marketing and more! Students will also learn how to be safe and responsible when home alone, including the importance of not giving out personal information and what to do if somebody comes to the door. Students who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion for Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course by Live Safe Academy (valid for two years). Parents, this class is for students who are independent and responsible enough to be responsible for the safety and well-being of younger children without adult supervision. Class will end between 2 PM and 3 PM depending on when students complete the course requirements. Students need a lunch, snacks, and a fully charged cell phone (if they own one). If your student does not have a cell phone, please write down the cell phone number of the person picking them up and give it to the student. Students will message their ride at lunchtime to let their ride know what time to pick them up. Please check in your student at the beginning of class. Drop off and pick up is in the classroom. Pen and paper for notes is optional. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/babysitting/ Certified Pet Sitter/CPR/First Aid (add on) class Kids, would you like to learn pet first aid and be a certified Pet Sitter? Increase your competitive edge by being more valuable to families with pets and kids. Increase your market by being certified to watch pets or kids. Learn to care for the pets in your own family. Have fun and help keep animals safe. Topics include pet first aid, CPR, choking, and more! This is an add on class for students who participate in the Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course on the same day (students of a previous Live Safe Academy Certified Babysitter/CPR/First Aid course can become a certified pet sitter by taking a live virtual class). This program will begin after the babysitter safety class ends. Class should be concluded by 3 PM to 4 PM, depending on when the babysitter safety course is completed. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/babysitting/

In this introductory camp, campers will go beyond playing games, and get a behind-the-scenes experience, learning the art and science of game development. With hands-on projects, campers will be exposed to many digital tools used today for game creation such as Construct 3. Each game created throughout the week will start small and grow exponentially along with skills learned! By the end of the week, campers will really see that making games is more fun than playing them! Game Development/Gaming (Level: Easy)

Guitar Club music programs provide the opportunity for guitar players ages 6 to 14 years old to learn to play the guitar. Students will study chords and scales in addition to playing addition to their favorite songs! Guitar Club allows you to enjoy music in an enjoyable and positive learning environment while making many new friends too! Books and guitars are available for purchase directly from your instructor. *Please contact the instructor 7-10 days prior to the start of a guitar club session in order to confirm you have a guitar that best suits your child’s needs including the appropriate size, playability, tune ability and the styles of music they are wanting to learn. Also, if you need strings or picks please inform the instructor to bring these items on the first week of Guitar Club - Email:theoaklandguitsrstudio@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

Summer Guitar club for guitar players ages 6 to 14 years old provides the opportunity learn a new instrument! Make many new friends while studying chords and scales in addition to playing your favorite songs too! Learn about the art of songwriting and the craft of guitar building. Books are available for purchase directly from your instructor. Please contact the instructor 7- 10 days prior to the start of a guitar club session to confirm that you have a guitar that best suits your child’s needs (the appropriate size, playability, tune ability and the styles of music they are wanting to learn). Also, if you need strings or guitar picks please inform the instructor to bring these items on the first day of Guitar Camp. E-mail:theoaklandguitarstudio@ gmail.com . We look forward to seeing you!

Join Ms. Audrianna Raya (Milford HS Student and Dance Teacher) for this brand new dance class - Hip Hop Dance Lessons!

Do you have a dog in need of training? Come in and get started with this introductory obedience course going over all of the essential behaviors and solutions to common problems that you and your dog might need. We use proven effective force free training methods rooted in the science of animal behavior to help you communicate effectively with your dog. Training will include: Eye contact, Sit, Down, Extensive Leash walking, Drop it, Leave it, Go to a bed, Waiting at a door and 2 separate recalls. We will also cover common problem behaviors in detail such as Jumping, Barking, Digging, Object stealing and chewing, Play Biting and much more. The last week of class could include an AKC Puppy Star test or Canine Good Citizen test. Please do NOT bring your dog for the first week. The instructor will be reviewing a lot of information that first week that is just meant for you, not your pet. Please bring proof of vaccinations to first class.

Join Ms. Audrianna Raya (Milford HS Student and Dance Teacher) for this brand new dance class - Lyrical Dance Lessons (combination of ballet and jazz).

We’ll paint with plaster, tie-dye, make papier mache birds. We will even learn some art terms along the way. These are not projects to tackle at home- leave the mess with us. After all, art can be a mega messy good time! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child

Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world. Game Development/Gaming (Level: Easy)

Supporting health through food and connecting with the community. This program aims to help you find the healthiest version of yourself. Discussions on food, health trends and nutrition research are led by a local Registered Dietitian and instructor at Oakland University. Contact Sarah at nourishingmilford@gmail.com with questions. Healthiest You: Focused on individual nutrition and health needs for each participant. Topics are based on the needs of the group but may include: Crave-able recipes: Switch-ups to increase nutrients and decrease calories Habits of health: Small changes that make a big impact How sleep impacts our health, eating habits and weight High Potassium is just as important as low-sodium for blood pressure Grocery Store shopping trips What is plant based food? Fueling physical activity - How food and exercise are positive feedback loop Is that true??? Interpreting new nutrition advice Nourish for the Family: Class focuses on feeding the whole family, topics are selected by the group and may include: Recipe switch ups to add more vegetables Snacks that stick Packing the pantry for last minute meal ideas Authoritative and nurturing feeding style Home Nutrition Self Assessment - Is your kitchen and home set up for easy health? How much sugar can this kid eat? Food allergies - what the research says and how to find the right foods. Is that true??? Interpreting new nutrition advice Nourish for weight loss: Class focuses on the best method in achieving a weight loss goal that is right for you. Topics are chosen by the class and may include the below. Nutrition assessment and finding your health goal The 5 health habits of those who have sustained weight loss for more than 1 year. Weight loss approaches that work and do not work Low Carb? No Carb? All Carb???? Understanding carbohydrates and their role in body weight Fueling your workout Do cleanses work? Fasting: Is it right for me? Is that true??? Interpreting new weight loss advice

Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! Throughout the week, campers will use Lua programming to add features to their games. This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves, and turns it into an educational adventure! Game Development/Gaming (Level Easy)

The HOT Robotics Team is proud to present our advanced Arduino autonomous car programming class. In this 3 day camp, campers will be mentored by HOT Team students as they (day 1) learn how to use the Arduino IDE to communicate with the robot car, navigate the robot car base code and create "dead reckoning" code to navigate a parking garage; (day 2) use sensors to gather information about the car's surroundings and use these sensors to control the robot car's behavior; (day 3) learn how to communicate with the robot with a remote control and program the robot to play laser tag with another robot.

Safe Town is an early childhood safety education program. Children learn all aspects of safety through projects, songs, games, presentations, and plays. This program teaches bus safety, electricity and water safety, dog safety, stranger safety, bike safety and much more. Visitors come each day. Crafts supporting the daily theme are completed and children get important information about starting school. Part of each day is spent "In the Town" with some of the children being pedestrians and some as drivers of 14" or 16" two-wheel bikes with training wheels. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN THEIR OWN LABELED HELMET AND BACKPACK. Safe Town is for children entering Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten or First Grade in the fall. The sessions meet for one week for three hours per day. Children are required to bring their own lunch with a beverage (nut free).

Statistically people are at greatest risk for assault twice in their life, when they are going to high school/college and when they are a senior citizen. But the most common assaults are easy to avoid >IF< you know how to recognize the warning signs and >IF< you know what to do. Learn real world self-defense for everyday people from an instructor who taught an accredited self-defense course at three college campuses to thousands of college students over the course of 14 years. Simple skills that are easy to learn and remember, and that have a proven track record of saving lives. NOTE: This class is not just for students going to school. The knowledge gained in this program is essential for everyone and is open to all students 12 years or older (male and female). Parents, serious topics are discussed openly but in a professional manor. Minors should be accompanied by a participating adult when possible. Unpaid spectators are not allowed. A release and hold harmless agreement must be signed by a legal guardian at the beginning of class: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LSA-Release-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-.pdf. For more information please visit: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/selfdefense/

Can you defend yourself against a violent attack? Do you have the knowledge, skill and confidence to defend your family? You don't have to spend years training in an expensive program. Learn simple, lifesaving skills from programs designed to increase your safety after only one class! Our hands-on courses teach time-tested, realistic methods that are easy to learn and remember. Designed to be safe, this course instills confidence by building on success. You are coached according to your own rate of progression. No previous training required. A great stress reliever and lots of fun. NOTE: This class is open to students 12 years or older. Parents, serious topics are discussed openly but in a professional manor. Minors should be accompanied by a participating adult when possible. Unpaid spectators are not allowed. A release and hold harmless agreement must be signed by a legal guardian at the beginning of class: https://www.livesafeacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LSA-Release-and-Hold-Harmless-Agreement-.pdf. For more information please visit:www.livesafeacademy.com/selfdefense

If someone wants to hurt our children, they won’t choose a time or a place with witnesses. That means no parents, no teachers, no policemen, just our children and the predator. The safety of our children will depend on their ability to recognize a threat and respond effectively. This fun, interactive and age appropriate workshop teaches essential, lifesaving information about the threats facing our children, strategies for prevention and real-world techniques designed to reduce their risk of abductions, assaults and other forms of violence. But most of all, these programs teach students that they have the right to be safe, that no one has the right to hurt them and that their life is worth protecting.

Campers will learn how to think like a creative entrepreneur and compete in a crowded marketplace with unique solutions to tomorrow’s problems. Working with professional tools like Adobe XD will give campers a competitive edge and help them learn what it takes to take an idea to market. Campers will collaborate with other campers in completing group and individual projects. These entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to build a startup with their friends, create sophisticated websites, develop marketing plans, and 3D print prototypes. At the end of this busy week, these new start-ups will pitch their projects to a panel of iCode’s top sharks and learn how to negotiate funding! Design Camps/Art (Level: Easy)

Art is smart, and this camp proves it! During this camp we’ll explore S.T.E.A.M. (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Math) concepts in creative ways, resulting in fridge-worthy masterpieces, tons of experiential learning, and loads of messy fun. We’ll design our own mini playgrounds, learn about M.C. Escher and Picasso, make our own lava lamps, and more. This is no ordinary S.T.E.M. class! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. **Add lunchtime course section, for those who would like the additional hour added to class. Kidcreate Studio teacher will oversee lunchtime and provide an additional art activity. This is a very popular class! Reserve your child’s spot today! Please pack a nut-free lunch and drink for your child for Lunch & Doodle.

By looking out into space, scientists and engineers have been able to answer fundamental questions that have roots here on Earth. Campers will gain problem-solving skills with many hands-on activities such as simulating the galaxy formation with slime, building their own Mars rover, or 3D design a new type of spacecraft. Young Coders (Level: Easy)