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GRADES 2-3

Timberrrr! – Millions of dollars came into Williamsport when lumberjacks called this warning in the forests nearby. Plant your feet in this class and sprout up to understand what a treasure our trees are. Climb on for fun with art, taste testing, a wood projects and using your detective skills.(Science/Grades: 2-3, Period 2)  

Super Science – Here's an introduction to the amazing world of science with a different type of science each day. Learn all about rocks, geology and  volcanoes in Vulcanology; look into the past and examine fascinating fossils in Paleontology; study  the mysteries of the deep oceans in Oceanography,  and then examine  the living world around us in Biology. (Science/Grades: 2-3, Period 1 and Period 2)

Young Artists – Explore different types of art in this introductory class. Strengthen your observational skills while learning to view art and the world around you in new ways. (Art/Grades: 2-3, Period 2)

A Sense of Wonder – This class explores the outdoors emphasizing scientist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rachel Carson's philosophy: To help children discover the excitement and mystery of the world we live in. This class will introduce students to a variety of life that exists all around us in the city: to study birds, listen to the winds, and observe the living world. (Science/Grades: 2-3, Period 1)

GRADES 3-4

Be a Detective – How do real detectives solve mysteries? Examine how modern crime investigators use cutting-edge scientific discoveries to search for evidence, gather clues and analyze data. Participate in a simulated mystery where you become the detective as you learn logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, data collection and analysis. Become investigators in a program designed to encourage participation, observation and detective skills. Visit "evidence scenes," and discover clues as a group. Then put it all together to solve the mystery! While you're at it, learn about fingerprinting and create an Identikit. (Science/Grades: 3-4, Period 1 and 2)

Creatures of Habitat – Become an explorer and a junior zoologist as you research animals and where they live. Find out how animals have adapted to their environments and the role that humans play in protecting those habitats. You'll become familiar with many species of wildlife as you learn about such places as wetlands, dry lands and woodlands. You'll also explore our environment by investigating soil, and cleaning up an actual oil spill. You'll also enjoy hands-on lessons including making plaster casts of paw prints, leaf-print T-shirts, scavenger hunts, picture frames, bird mobiles, "garbage" projects, taking home animal lesson books and so much more. (Science/Grades: 3-4, Period 1 and Period 2)

Lego Maniacs – Did you know that shovels, wheelbarrows, hockey sticks and wooden bats are all simple machines called levers? Simple machines make work easier by enabling us to decrease our effort to move objects. The six types of simple machines are often combined into complex machines. Come learn about the types of simple machines and create some original machine designs of your own using Legos. Add the concept of motorization in this extremely hands-on and independent class. A 9-volt motor enables students to bring their projects to life. Through the building of realistic motorized models, students develop a strong understanding of mechanical principles. This class is limited to 10 students. (Science/Grades 3-4, Period 1 and 2)  

Hagrid's Mystical Creatures  – Harry Potter and the Hogwart's students always enjoyed learning about the creatures of the wizarding world.  We might find bowtruckles around campus, learn how to rid your garden of pesky gnomes, compare pixies and fairies, and raise miniature dragon eggs.  We'll learn about the facts and myths of these amazing creatures and even make some of our own to take home!  A great follow up class for the Harry's Wizards Workshop lovers. (Science & Art/Grades: 3-4, Period 2).

Harry’s Wizards Workshop – In this class, you'll receive instruction in a skill, just like your favorite literary character, Harry Potter, does at Hogwarts. The first step is to divide into houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw. Students also will make their own wand. You'll learn that "magic" really has its roots in the natural sciences such as chemistry, optics and physics. (Science & Art/Grades: 3-4, Period 1).  

GRADES 4-5

CSI/Crime Scene Investigators – Whodunit and how did they do it? Crime scene investigations are fascinating places and the scientists who uncover the evidence are becoming the Superheroes of the 21st century. Investigate the power of science and logical reasoning as you evaluate evidence to solve mysteries and crimes. Using the same equipment as forensic scientists, you will conduct a DNA experiment, apply the principles of chromatography, dust for fingerprints, and learn to crack secret codes. (Science/Grades: 4-5, Period 2)

Global Art – Did you know that the Huichol Indians of Central America used beeswax warmed in the sun to create elaborate yarn paintings?  Did you know that Australian aboriginies created rock wall and bark paintings to show the “dreamtime?”  That the Senufo of Africa created paint out of mud and leaves?  That the Japanese made prints from the fish they caught to prove the size of their catch? From the beginning of time, cultures the world over have used art in many ways.  Make these and other projects as we explore art from cultures all around the globe. (Art/Grades: 4-5, Period 1)

Grossology – That is so Gross! Experiment with ingredients and foods found at the grocery store to discover the chemical nature of substances, their properties, reactions and uses in daily life. Excite your curiosity with observation and hands-on experiments. This course is an excellent way to introduce you to the fundamentals of chemistry and laboratory procedures. From volcanoes to crystal gardens to edible experiments, Grossology promises to be an "egg-citing" time. (Science/Grades: 4-5, Period 1 and 2)

Scrap-It I* – Discover the world of scrapbooking in this exciting, creative class. Not only will you learn about photo preservation, but you will complete your own scrapbook. By documenting your own life with photos, art and journal entries, you'll learn perspective as you review your entries and see which things are no longer important to them (think: The Spice Girls), and which things are (think: high grades in math). It is also a great way to preserve the importance of your friends, your family and your history. (Art/Grades: 4-5, Period 1  – Requires an additional $15 fee for supplies.)

GRADES 5-7

Junior Journalists – People read, listen to, and watch the news in order to be informed about things that are happening all around them. This class will give you the opportunity to play the role of a news journalist. You'll have the chance to write, edit and report the news as you use computers to design and post a new type of publication -- the 2007 Lycoming College for Kids EZine – an all-Internet newspaper! (Creative Writing and Computer Design/ Grades: 5-8, Period 1)

 Scrap-It II – In this advanced version of our popular Scrap-It class, you’ll again discover the world of scrapbooking in this exciting, creative class. Not only will you learn about photo preservation, but you will complete your own scrapbook. By documenting your own life with photos, art and journal entries, you'll learn perspective as you review your entries. It also is a great way to preserve the importance of your friends, your family and your history. (Art/Grades: 5-7, Period 2 – Requires an additional $15 fee for supplies.)  

Young Inventors – These are do-it-yourself hands-on science projects with a twist.  Solve engineering design challenges using science and creativity every step of the way. We will investigate Cartesian divers and figure out how they work, build and launch water rockets, make batteries out of fruit and much more. Students will leverage their knowledge of forces, work, simple machines and conservation of energy to design and build Rube Goldberg machines and other complex contraptions to complete simple tasks. This is a hands-on class so students will be directly involved and use problem-solving skills. (Science/Grades: 5-7, Period 1 and Period 2)

GRADES 7-8

Aeronautical Engineering* – In this course you will learn the basic principles of aerodynamics. You will see how these principles apply to the real world by constructing and flying your own kites, planes and rockets. This course is for students who work responsibly, independently and enjoy solving problems. Class limited to 15 students. (Science/Grades:6-8, Period 1 and Period 2  – Requires an additional $15 fee for supplies.)

Candid Camera* – Learn the ins and outs of photography and how the tools of the craft are improving. Students will learn how to use a traditional SLR 35-mm camera, as well as digital cameras. Use the darkroom and print your own photographs. Students must supply their own black-and-white film. The instructor also will have B/W film for sale at beginning of the program. (Art/Grades: 6-8, Period 1 and 2  – Requires an additional $15 fee for supplies.)

Classes with an asterisk (*) require an additional $15 fee for supplies.