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Health Careers Programs-ICC Peoria Campus-Cedar Hall 

This class contains two parts.  First, you will learn about bacteria and viruses, where they're found, and how to protect yourself. Discover the differences and similarities between them. Wrap up this part with a fun handwashing activity to emphasize good hygiene practices.  Then, you will learn how to save lives with just three quick actions. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Join us in this STOP THE BLEED training to make a difference in emergency situations. 

Health Careers Programs-ICC Peoria Campus-Cedar Hall 

This class contains two parts.  First, you will learn about bacteria and viruses, where they're found, and how to protect yourself. Discover the differences and similarities between them. Wrap up this part with a fun handwashing activity to emphasize good hygiene practices.  Then, you will learn how to save lives with just three quick actions. The number one cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Join us in this STOP THE BLEED training to make a difference in emergency situations. 

Prior enrollment in beginner class required. Join the "pop" culture by exploring the fun of balloon twisting and balloon sculpture. Learn the secrets of balloon art as a professional balloon artist shows you the advanced techniques of twisting balloons into various objects. Balloon sculpting is a fun hobby that can last a lifetime.

Join the "pop" culture by exploring the fun of balloon twisting and balloon sculpture. Balloon twisting and sculpture is a fun activity that also helps students with manual dexterity, self-esteem and even structural engineering. Learn the secrets of balloon art as a professional balloon artist shows you the basics of twisting balloons into simple objects, animals, and complex structures.

In this class, we will learn about "This I Believe" essays and then write our own. The "This I Believe" project is based on a radio program in the 1950s where people from all walks of life shared an essay about one of their core values. These essays do not have to be religions; topics can range from believing in walking your dog to standing up to injustice. For more information, see thisibelieve.org. We will listen to and read several sample essays, analyze how these essays are structured, brainstorm ideas, and then write, revise, and share our essays with each other. On the last day families will be invited to hear students read their essays aloud.

Students will come together to read from their choice of engaging chapter books. Students will have an opportunity to participate in rich conversations as they learn to express opinions, analyze characters, plot, and point of view. There will be opportunities for creative writing and responding to reading. Each book will be paired with a delicious book-based snack that we will prepare together.

Do you want to be a firefighter when you grow up? How about a scientist or veterinarian? A video game creator or fashion designer? Career Exploration will allow students to identify their future career interests, personal strengths, and what it takes to enter the career of their dreams. Students will engage in personal strengths assessment, career assessment, and will develop their own step-by-step path to achieving their individual career goal in this course.

Do you want to be a firefighter when you grow up? How about a scientist or veterinarian? A video game creator or fashion designer? Career Exploration will allow students to identify their future career interests, personal strengths, and what it takes to enter the career of their dreams. Students will engage in personal strengths assessment, career assessment, and will develop their own step-by-step path to achieving their individual career goal in this course.

Did you know that the human heart beats more than two billion times in a lifetime? This class will get your blood pumping. Fun projects and games will test your knowledge on the body. Also, learn terms that are used in anatomy.

Are you an aspiring writer? If so, come write with us. We will spend part of each class period writing. We will also discuss brainstorming and writing poetry and short stories.

Learn about the effects and dangers of drugs and alcohol while being creative too. We’ll make posters and learn new surprising facts that you can apply to other areas of your life. We’ll watch videos, do skits, and play review games as we learn reasons to stay healthy and strong.

Environmental Science is an interesting and exciting field to explore through hands-on experiences. It is vital to study because it describes the relationships among living organisms such as plants and animals (including humans) and other non-living factors on Earth such as air, water, and land. We will explore many current aspects of environmental studies such as water quality, biodiversity, global climate change, food webs and ecosystems, resource conservation, and biomimicry. Come join us for some hands-on, outdoor environmental activities, explore school yard, forest, grassland, and aquatic habitats, and discover how the environment is important for one and all.

Environmental Science is an interesting and exciting field to explore through hands-on experiences. It is vital to study because it describes the relationships among living organisms such as plants and animals (including humans) and other non-living factors on Earth such as air, water, and land. We will explore many current aspects of environmental studies such as water quality, biodiversity, global climate change, food webs and ecosystems, resource conservation, and biomimicry. Come join us for some hands-on, outdoor environmental activities, explore school yard, forest, grassland, and aquatic habitats, and discover how the environment is important for one and all.

We all have things we would like to achieve. How do we turn these dreams into reality? In this class we will discuss setting "SMART" (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time bound) goals.

Health Careers Programs-ICC Peoria Campus-Cedar Hall 

This course trains participants to provide CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. 

Health Careers Programs-ICC Peoria Campus-Cedar Hall 

This course trains participants to provide CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. 

If you’re interested in the medical field, like to learn more about how the body works, or you just want to gain knowledge about how to stay healthy, then this course is for you. Create posters, do fun research, and play many review games to test your knowledge. Topics include diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and the differences between viruses and bacteria.

This course is based on the book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey. You will learn how to incorporate the seven habits into your life and become a better leader in your school and community. While we have a lot of fun with role-playing and skits, this class is for students who have mastered classroom behavior and are curious to find out ways they can become their best selves.

How can we learn to stay calm when life shakes us up? Developing a growth mindset and staying mindful of the moment can help us keep our inner calm. We will learn about growth and fixed mindsets and practice mindfulness activities, including breathing exercises, coloring, and making giant bubbles.

Did you know that the human brain is faster than most computers? The intricate system of nerves and brain power will be covered in this dynamic class. Posters, projects, and games will engage you as you learn.

Learning to become a “Perfect Planner” will be one of the best things you could do for yourself this summer. You will learn study skills, strategies, habits, attitudes, and self-awareness that will serve you through your high school and college careers. You will practice goal-setting, time management, organization, memory, reading strategies, note taking skills, test taking skills, researching and writing, and reducing test anxiety. This class will help you be a more efficient student.

Learning to become a “Perfect Planner” will be one of the best things you could do for yourself this summer. You will learn study skills, strategies, habits, attitudes, and self-awareness that will serve you through your high school and college careers. You will practice goal-setting, time management, organization, memory, reading strategies, note taking skills, test taking skills, researching and writing, and reducing test anxiety. This class will help you be a more efficient student.

Why do people behave the way they do? Why do people pick the careers that they do? Is it possible to “train” your brain? Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. In this class, you will study the things inside and outside the brain that make people behave the way they do. You will even do some of your own research to discover the patterns of human behavior.

Do you want to join the school speech team, or just feel more confident about public speaking? This class is for you. You'll learn basic principles of speech writing to construct informative and persuasive speeches based on a topic of your choosing. You’ll also learn basics of both verbal and nonverbal communication. This course emphasizes the practical skill of public speaking (including techniques to lessen speaker anxiety) and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations. Choose your own topics and have fun.

Do you want to join the school speech team, or just feel more confident about public speaking? This class is for you. You'll learn basic principles of speech writing to construct informative and persuasive speeches based on a topic of your choosing. You’ll also learn basics of both verbal and nonverbal communication. This course emphasizes the practical skill of public speaking (including techniques to lessen speaker anxiety) and the use of visual aids to enhance speaker presentations. Choose your own topics and have fun.

Join us for this exciting class and let your imagination go wild, while learning the art of puppet making and puppetry. You’ll be creating several different puppets as you learn performing techniques including voicing, character development, puppet lip sync, and hand movement. Enjoy making and bringing your puppets to life while applying the secrets used by the professionals.

Students will come together through interactive read aloud to have meaningful, lively conversations about books. This class will support students in developing strategic thinking, fostering the love of literacy, and becoming active thinkers, speakers, and collaborators. Raging Readers will be an opportunity for students to interact with high quality mentor texts in a variety of genres, broaden their world views, and appreciate the aesthetic craft of picture books. Class will include an opportunity for further analysis and reflection through writing, drawing and readers theatre.

Students will come together through interactive read aloud to have meaningful, lively conversations about books. This class will support students in developing strategic thinking, fostering the love of literacy, and becoming active thinkers, speakers, and collaborators. Raging Readers will be an opportunity for students to interact with high quality mentor texts in a variety of genres, broaden their world views, and appreciate the aesthetic craft of picture books. Class will include an opportunity for further analysis and reflection through writing, drawing and readers theatre.

Do you want to be an EMT, nurse, or doctor? Human anatomy and physiology can help you learn more about their body and stay healthy. This course will give you valuable information about your body and you’ll play fun review games to “test” if you retain the knowledge. You will also outline your body and label your organs.

Buy low, sell high. Meet the Bear and the Bull. Wipe those "Wall Street Blues" away as you learn about business and economics and invest in your future! Create your own companies and participate in a simulation stock market game. Earn play money, and then spend it during a live auction the last day of class.

Buy low, sell high. Meet the Bear and the Bull. Wipe those "Wall Street Blues" away as you learn about business and economics and invest in your future! Create your own companies and participate in a simulation stock market game. Earn play money, and then spend it during a live auction the last day of class.

Boost your confidence and join your school's speech team with this class. Whether you're interested in debate, impromptu speaking, duet acting, or simply seeking the confidence to address an audience, this class is tailored for you. Get ready to build confidence and have fun competing.

This class is designed for the student interested in creating a book of boredom busters. Students will have the chance to engage in summer fun, without technology. We’ll experiment with some simple science experiments, whip up some delicious recipes, get creative with a variety of crafts, make tie-dye t-shirts, and play games. By the end of class, you’ll have a book of boredom busters to refer to again and again for summer fun, unplugged.

Introduction to intermediate level Art Class. Learn about artists and how they express themselves through portraits and landscapes while learning art techniques. Each day provides a brief background lesson. Projects may include drawing, painting, and creating caricatures. Students should bring a photo as a reference for creating a self-portrait. Every day is a new challenge and a new lesson.

Introduction to intermediate level Art Class. Learn about artists and how they express themselves through portraits and landscapes while learning art techniques. Each day provides a brief background lesson. Projects may include drawing, painting, and creating caricatures. Students should bring a photo as a reference for creating a self-portrait. Every day is a new challenge and a new lesson.

Improve your skills with this fun and interactive class for introduction to intermediate art students. Each day provides a brief background lesson on a new genre and artist. Projects may include drawing and printing techniques. Students should be prepared to head outdoors to draw. Every day is a new challenge and a new lesson.

Improve your skills with this fun and interactive class for introduction to intermediate art students. Each day provides a brief background lesson on a new genre and artist. Projects may include drawing and printing techniques. Students should be prepared to head outdoors to draw. Every day is a new challenge and a new lesson.

This class is taught by a professional magician. Students will learn lots of great magic and can take home to perform for family and friends. It includes magic with common items such as playing cards, money, mind-reading, and special magic props made in class. All supplies and a class handbook of instructions are provided.

Earn, Save, Spend - money is an aspect of our lives, and it pays to know how to play the game. Part of buying fun items is learning how to earn and save for them. In this class, you will learn how to earn, save, and invest to achieve your financial goals. So, start saving and spending with The Price is Right.

Earn, Save, Spend - money is an aspect of our lives, and it pays to know how to play the game. Part of buying fun items is learning how to earn and save for them. In this class, you will learn how to earn, save, and invest to achieve your financial goals. So, start saving and spending with The Price is Right.

Get in touch with your inner star by joining us for this beginning acting class. Gain poise and confidence as you learn how to prepare yourself for school play auditions as well as the speech team. You’ll love focusing on the many aspects of theater through skits, duets, monologues, pantomime, and improvisation. No experience necessary, just lots of comedy and drama. The class will conclude with your performing on a real stage in a real theater for friends and family.

Get in touch with your inner star by joining us for this beginning acting class. Gain poise and confidence as you learn how to prepare yourself for school play auditions as well as the speech team. You’ll love focusing on the many aspects of theater through skits, duets, monologues, pantomime, and improvisation. No experience necessary, just lots of comedy and drama. The class will conclude with your performing on a real stage in a real theater for friends and family.

Get in touch with your inner star by joining us for this beginning acting class. Gain poise and confidence as you learn how to prepare yourself for school play auditions as well as the speech team. You will love focusing on the many aspects of theater through skits, duets, monologues, pantomime, and improvisation. No experience necessary, just lots of comedy and drama. The class will conclude with your performing on a real stage in a real theater for friends and family!

Are you interested in being creative and expressing yourself? Learn about 8 different types of poems and then make a poster out of your favorite “creation”. We will also learn about journal writing, writing profiles, and creating persuasion essays. Practice peer editing and help each other to create your own masterpiece.

Learn important skills necessary for success in middle school. We will role-play tricky situations that require anger management and address bullying. We'll talk about making and keeping friends and dealing with annoying everyday situations. We’ll also practice organizational skills to get you and your homework to the right place at the right time. In addition, we’ll discuss how to earn more freedom by taking more responsibility, learn about internet safety, and make a plan for involvement in school activities and seeking a leadership role in your school.