by Kelly Rogge
Creativity is being inspired during Kansas City Kansas Community College’s week-long summer camp, Camp Invention.
Camp Invention is designed for elementary school students as a way to help them explore, tinker with ideas and be creative. There are two sessions this summer. The first is July 14 to 18 at the KCKCC Main Campus, 7250 State Ave. The second is July 21 to 25 at the KCKCC-Leavenworth Campus. Each session is from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and tuition is $199. Discounts are available. Campers need to bring a sack lunch each day.
“Camp Invention is an amazing weeklong summer adventure where students entering grades one through six will brainstorm, tinker, create and invent without limits,” said Kylie Williamson, coordinator of community education for KCKCC. “Camp Invention allows kids to use their imagination while learning scientific principles.”
Camp Invention is a national program that KCKCC has held since 2008. Students who participate will use real tools, circuits and materials from the Inventor Supply Room to build their own original prototypes. They work in teams to rotate among different modules, allowing them to build upon what they learned the previous day. All activities are centered on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) concepts. It is the only nationally-accredited summer enrichment day experience for elementary-aged children and is led by local certified educators. The program was first started in 1990 and since has served more than 1,200 sites in 49 states.
“They will create a personalized motor-powered vehicle and take apart electronics to construct an insect-themed pinball machine,” Williamson said. “I hope children learn new concepts and are inspired by inventors whose inventions have changed the world, all while having a blast building and creating things.”
For more information or to register, call 913-288-7660. Registration can also be completed by going to the KCKCC website, www.kckcc.edu and selecting “Continuing Education.” Select “Continuing Education Schedule” and Personal Growth under Youth Programs.
Information about Camp Invention can be found at campinvention.org.
Month: June 2014
Wolf to speak at Historical Society meeting June 22
Don Wolf, a Kansas City, Kan., photographer and author who recently wrote the book, “A Croatian Love Story,” will be the guest speaker at the quarterly meeting at 2 p.m. June 22 of the Wyandotte County Historical Society, 631 N. 126th, Bonner Springs.
A lifelong resident of Wyandotte County, Wolf grew up on Strawberry Hill watching newly arrived immigrants from Croatia struggle to build, educate, become citizens in the search for the American dream without forgetting those left at home. His book was released last fall.
The Croatian people of Strawberry Hill educated their people and moved into local politics carving out their position of strength in the Kansas City, Kan., community. Spreading throughout the Greater Kansas City area they continue to preserve and cherish their traditions as they embrace the freedoms of the United States. Wolf’s heritage, culture and his Croatian love story is in this presentation.
Wolf will have copies of his book available for purchase. There will also be light refreshments after the meeting, which starts at 2 p.m.
Student news
Avila announces spring dean’s list
Several students from Wyandotte County were on the spring dean’s list at Avila University, Kansas City, Mo.
Those on the dean’s list had a grade point average of at least 3.5.
From Bonner Springs: Michelle Appel, Megan Bergstrom and Melanie Bergstrom.
From Edwardsville: Anita Kobe.
From Kansas City, Kan.: Malissa Aguilar, Brittani Ball, Anne Breitenstein, Stephanie Cruz, Angela Davenport, Erika Diaz, Maria Giboo, Amber Gormanson, Richard Her, Lisa Johnson, Amy Kivett, Miranda Lynch, Lacey Marron Burgard, Laura Moreno, Kelana Moyer, Angela Nigro, Atenas Ramos, Cordeasha Reed and Shawna Super.
Ottawa University announces dean’s list
Several Wyandotte County students received honors at Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kan.
Dean’s list honorees were full-time degree-seeking students who have earned a minimum of 24 credit hours over the preceding two semesters at Ottawa University and earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Dean’s Honor Roll honorees were full-time degree-seeking students who have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours during the preceding semester and earned a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Medal of Excellence recipients were full-time students who have earned a 4.0 GPA at least two semesters during the same academic year.
From Edwardsville: Hope A. Morgan, Dean’s Honor Roll.
From Kansas City, Kan.: Sarah L. Carr, Dean’s Honor Roll; Nicholas A. Deichler, Dean’s Honor Roll; James R. Dick, Dean’s List; Ryan T. Ellis, Dean’s List; Shelby L. Hanna, Dean’s List and Medal of Excellence; Michael A. Harris, Dean’s Honor Roll; Jacob M. Kolenda, Dean’s Honor Roll; and Samantha M. Leatherbury, Dean’s List.
Student named to dean’s list at William Jewell
Bryan Rezin, a junior in accounting from Kansas City, Kan., was named to the dean’s list at William Jewell College for the 2014 spring semester.
Students on the dean’s list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average while carrying 14 or more semester hours.