Algebra & Geometry by Design
Instructor: Krin Hunt
Dates: July 7 – 24 (Monday – Thursday)
Times: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: This course is an applied math course. We will be exploring the coordinate plane, slope, pythagorean theorem and the distance formula while building marble rolls and bungeeing water babies. We will also be investigating parallel and perpendicular lines with marshmallow geometry and geometric constructions. We will be applying trigonometry to figure out measurements around the school using clinometers. In teams students will create their own parabolic solar cooker and cook smores. We will be investigating volume and surface area while designing dream house blueprints and creating geometric animals. We will be scaling superhero and barbie dolls to life-size on butcher paper. We will also be exploring tessellations, symmetry, rotations and translations while creating personal mandalas and seeking geometric designs around the world. We are going to explore fractals and geometric ratios and where they appear in our world and how they are used around the world. We will finish this course by building and flying tetrahedron kites.
Credits: 0.5 Math
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Applied Math & Science 9th & 10th Grade Credit Recovery
Instructor(s): Krin Hunt & Russ Hunt
Dates: July 7 – 24 (Monday – Thursday)
Times: 8:00 – 11:30 am
Entering Grades: 10 – 11
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: With this course a student can choose to receive math or science credit. This is a lab-based class working in groups, students will design and conduct investigations to explore science and engineering concepts while modeling mathematics.
Credits: 0.5 Math or Science
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Botany/Horticulture 9th & 10th Grade Credit Recivery
Instructor(s): Emily Garaventa
Dates: July 7 – 28 (Monday – Thursday)
Times: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Entering Grades: 10 – 11
Location: ECCO
Description: In this engaging, hands-on course, students will explore the science of plants and their vital role in ecosystems and human life. Through project-based learning, students will dive into core topics in plant biology, soil science, and ecology, applying scientific practices in real-world contexts such as school gardens, native habitat restoration, or greenhouse cultivation. Students will investigate how plants grow and reproduce, how soil systems function, and how ecological relationships sustain biodiversity and agriculture.
Projects may include designing sustainable garden systems, analyzing soil samples, creating plant propagation experiments, and contributing to community-based environmental efforts. Students will also explore how climate change, land use, and agriculture affect ecosystems and food systems.
By the end of the course, students will develop scientific inquiry skills, ecological literacy, and a deeper appreciation for the importance of plants in creating a sustainable future.
Credits: 0.5 Science
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Build & Fish: Crafting Custom Rods, Tying Flies, & Exploring the Math of the Outdoors
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo, Scott Wright, Tyler Martell, Jordan Johnson
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 25 & 26 (Friday & Saturday)
August 1 & 2 (Friday & Saturday)
August 8 & 9 (Friday & Saturday)
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 am
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Build & Fish is a hands-on, project-based course that combines craftsmanship, outdoor adventure, and real-world learning. Students will design and build their own custom fishing rods, tie professional-quality flies and lures, and apply math and geometry principles to enhance their fishing experience.
Through fly and lure tying, rod construction, and actual field-based fishing excursions, students will gain a deeper understanding of local ecosystems, physics in motion, and the geometry behind casting, spacing, and toolmaking. Each student will leave with their own handcrafted rod, a portfolio of applied math work, and skills that connect them to lifelong learning, outdoor recreation, and potential career pathways.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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Community Engagement & Leadership via Highlander Soccer Camp
Instructor(s): Brandy Wormdahl
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 21 – August 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: This course will develop students leadership skills and soccer skills. The goal is to train and develop high school students soccer skills, so that they will then be able to share this knowledge and engage with the youth of our community. Leadership skills that will be emphasized are: communication, teamwork, responsibility, respect, decision making, positive attitude, and leading by example. The course will also incorporate weight lifting for the HS students as well.
Credits: 0.25 PE
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Entrepreneurship & Advanced Sublimation
Instructor(s): Mary Ellen Youngblood
Entering grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 21 – 25 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Students will explore the world of entrepreneurship through the lens of advanced design and production using Cricut Design Space, Canva and sublimation printing. Building on foundational design skills, students will learn how to create professional-quality products—such as custom apparel, home décor, drinkware, stickers, and more—while also developing the business knowledge needed to market, price, and sell their work. We will go through the process of creating your own Etsy or Square website and get it set up as a small business. This is a great workshop to learn new skills, become an entrepreneur, and have some fun! All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 AF
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How to Plan and Implement a Campaign
Instructor(s): Shiloh Jackson, Kate Tierney, Clair Smith
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 7 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: This course is designed for students involved (or who want to be involved) with Sources of Strength, a peer-led suicide prevention program offered throughout the district-- and the nation! This course will train peer leaders in Sources of Strength, and will earn ELA credit by planning campaigns to run during the coming school year. Sources of Strength seeks to bring diverse students together to build community and spread messages of hope, help, and strength.
Credits: 0.25 LA or SS
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Life Science & Lab Skills for Multilingual Learners
Instructor(s): Lisa Gilliam/Kristina Trujillo
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 14 – August 1 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
Location: North Eugene High School
Description: Learn about life sciences while practicing your lab skills of measuring, using a microscope, practice pipetting, data collection and investigating genetics.
Students will receive hands-on laboratory experience to connect students to general science and health science career fields. Students will be conducting field research to determine the biodiversity index of a park which connects them to the environment.
Credits: 0.5 Science
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Open Art Studio
Instructor(s): Holly Albone
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 21 – August 1 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description: Unleash your creativity in our Open Art Studio summer class, where you’ll explore a wide range of art materials and techniques while working on your own independent projects. This hands-on course is designed for students who want to take charge of their artistic journey, experimenting with various mediums and developing their personal style. Throughout the course, you'll draw inspiration from contemporary artists, learning about their innovative approaches and incorporating these ideas into your own work. The class will culminate in a vibrant art show, where you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creations and celebrate your artistic growth. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to nurture your creativity.
Credits: 0.25 AF
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Oregon Stories: A People’s History Through Place
Instructor(s): January Morrison
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 7 – 11 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description: Explore Oregon’s past through the eyes of the people who shaped it. From Indigenous communities to pioneers, labor organizers, immigrants, and environmental activists, students will investigate how Oregon’s unique geography and political landscape have influenced historical events. Using local archives, oral histories, and site-based inquiry, students will research a specific Oregon history topic and create a public-facing project to present at a final showcase.
Credits: 0.5 SS
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Real World Math Applications for Multilingual Learners
Instructor(s): Lisa Gilliam & Kristina Trujillo
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Date: July 14 – August 1 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
Practice math in everyday life by evaluating data, budgeting, and graphing situations.
Many multilingual students are already in adult situations. We will reduce linguistic barriers in this class by offering bilingual materials and instruction so we can practice math in everyday life by evaluating data, budgeting, and graphing situations. This will help them in their everyday situations they are already paying rent, bills and more etc.
Credits: 0.5 Math
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Simple Machines
Instructor(s): Holly A Lynn
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 7 – 10 (Monday – Thursday)
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
This class will be all hands on! You will build models of 6 simple machines: pulley, lever, wheel and axle, wedge, inclined plane and screw. Your capstone will be building a rube goldberg device with these machine
Credits: 0.25 Science
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Stop Motion Animation
Instructor(s): Holly Albone
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 21 – Augsut 1 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
Explore the world of stop motion animation! In this course, students will learn the basics of storytelling, filmmaking, and animation through hands-on stop motion projects. They'll create storyboards, design characters, build simple sets, and bring their ideas to life frame by frame. The course will wrap up with a small film festival to showcase each student’s final project. This is a chance to try out animation in a creative, low-pressure environment and see what goes into making short films from start to finish.
Credits: 0.25 AF
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Summer Forestry Immersion
Instructor(s): Elsa Arias Ninan & Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: June 23 – 27 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
This summer program, for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders from Eugene SD 4J, immerses students in the world of forestry through field trips, hands-on activities, and inquiry-based learning methods. Students learn about forestry and forest careers from professionals in various fields while having a fun, summer camp-like experience in the outdoors. Students also earn 0.5 science credits from their school districts with consistent attendance and participation.
Applicants should enjoy the outdoors, have an interest in learning about forestry, a curiosity about forest careers, and understand that this is a school-endorsed educational opportunity for elective credit. To receive credit, students must attend and participate every day.
Credits: 0.5 SCI
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Summer Sing! High School Editon
Instructor(s): Julian Jones
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 14 – August 1 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
A three week intensive to build vocal skills, learn solo voice repertoire, and present a showcase at the end of three weeks. 1960s influence music at the time and how did the music influence the movement? What is a "back beat" and why does it matter?
Credits: 0.25 AF
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The Science is Everything – 9th & 10th Grade Credit Recovery
Instructor(s): Holly Lynn
Entering Grades: 10 – 11
Date: July 7 – 24 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
This class will help you gain science knowledge and credit. We will spend the first week investigating the scientific method, how to conduct an experiment, and doing several fun projects. The second week will involve more projects and deciding and running an experiment for a science fair poster. The third week will have us finishing the fair experiment and poster and “presenting” on the last day.
Examples of projects include but are not limited to: paper airplane contest, slime variables, mystery box, testing combustion, crystal growing, making batteries and what is pH.
Credits: 0.5 Sci
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True Crime in the Media
Instructor(s): Jill Corrigan
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 21 – 31 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
This course will dive into the “true crime” genre of literature. Students will examine the structure of true crime writing, study the creation and development of psychological profiling, and explore the true crime genre’s impact on American culture as presented in articles, novels, documentaries, and podcasts.
Credits: 0.25 LA
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Watershed Detectives: Mapping with GIS
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 7 – 11 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
Become an environmental investigator in Watershed Detectives, a hands-on summer course where science, technology, and nature come together! In this immersive experience, students will explore the health of local waterways through real-world fieldwork and cutting-edge digital tools. You'll learn how to collect and test water samples, analyze pollution indicators, and use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map your findings and uncover the story behind the flow of water in your community.
Credits: 0.5 Sci
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Advanced Foresics Science
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
Interested in going deeper in forensic science? This class may be for you. Students will explore a wide range of forensic disciplines, including forensic biology, DNA analysis, forensic chemistry, trace evidence analysis, ballistics, and crime scene investigation. Through a combination of hands-on laboratory exercises, simulated crime scenes, and interactive lectures, students will gain invaluable insights into the fascinating field of forensic science. Prerequisite: Crime Scene Science (summer school) from a previous year.
This is not a credit recovery course.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Appreciating Biodiversity in Oregon
Instructor(s): Kristin Trujillo
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
This course will offer students an opportunity to conduct an investigation related to an animal to deepen understanding of biodiversity in Oregon. Students will search regionally for impacts of decreased biodiversity in Lane county. Additionally, students will read, explore, and discuss multiple perspectives of ecology including western & native beliefs. Another large component of this course is mindfulness and developing a gratitude for nature that can provide peace to racing thoughts in our human minds. Students will ultimately conduct population sampling in two different regions: Emerald Park and Mount Pisgah Arboretum and present their findings and solutions to their classmates in a Biodiversity Capstone Project.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Aquaponics 360
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Session 1
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (July 8 – 11)
9:00 am – 12 pm (July 15 – 18, virtual)
Location: Churchill High School
Instructor(s): Judy Jesiah & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 1 Registration
Session 2
Dates: July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 pm (July 15 – 18)
1:00 – 4:00 pm (July 22 – 25, virtual)
Location: North Eugene High School
Instructor(s): Ian Rondeau & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 2 Registration
Session 3
Dates: July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (July 22 – July 25)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (July 29 – August 1)
Location: Sheldon High School
Instructor(s): Elsa Arias Ninan & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 3 Registration
Session 4
Dates: August 12 – 15 (Monday – Thursday)
August 19 – 23 (Monday – Thursday, Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (August 12 – 15)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (August 19 – 22, virtual)
Location: South Eugene High School
Instructor(s): Holly Lynn & Sarah Ruggiero
Session 4 Registration
Description:
Course Description: Take home a personal Aquaponic system & establish a viable ecosystem!🐠💧🌱and Grow your own microgreens. While you do so explore concepts in Sustainability Zero waste methodology Nitrogen Cycle Graphing Business SWOT analysis. As you work on this thoroughly hands-on project you will savor the cool 360-degree learning embedded in Biology🌾, Chemistry🧪️, Math✅ & Business💲. Topics are based on the robust curriculum of Oregon State University’s world-renowned Ag Institute courses🌱 & Bushnell University's Business Curriculum.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
Barista 101
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Session 1:
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
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Session 2:
Dates: July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
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Session 3:
Dates: July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
FULL
Description:
Barista 101 Class is an opportunity to learn employment skills necessary for high school and post high school employment. Students will participate in activities designed to develop skills in teamwork, human relations, ethics, and marketing. This course incorporates community partnerships to give students opportunities to develop business skills in an educational environment while learning barista skills. Training will occur to develop procedures and job qualifications for operating at Sheldon.
Credits: 0.25 OS
Capacitor Aided System for Teaching and Learning Electricity (CASTLE)
Instructor(s): Christopher Doscher
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
Introductory DC circuit analysis addressing the guiding question: How does a semiconductor work?
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Cooking with Chemistry 1
Instructor(s): Eva Burgess
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 22 - 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
Students will learn about key chemistry concepts through food and cooking. Students will learn about traditional science concepts through non-traditional methods. They will engage in daily hands-on labs and investigation centered on the science of cooking. They will learn the science behind delicious food and be able to share these recipes with friends and family.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Crime Scene Science
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Date: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Monday – Thursday)
8:30 am – 12:00 pm am (Friday)
Location: South Eugene High School
Description:
This course focuses on the skills and concepts behind crime scene investigation and forensic science. You will review physics, chemistry, anatomy, cell biology, and environmental science in the process of learning about forensic science. This course should help you see how science is used to answer questions rather than just learning science concepts.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Dystopian Themes in Graphic Novels
Instructor(s): Lisa Giliam
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
July 22 – 26 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
Students will build upon, and implement, their current Language Arts skills by reading two enthralling graphic novels that explore exciting themes of dystopia, magic and mystery. They will read for comprehension and analysis. Students will be able to summarize, use textual evidence and interpret meaning by relating it to their lives. They will explore elements of storytelling and character development. Work will include: reading, writing, speaking and listening to each other. Students will improve their written and conversational skills by discussing themes from our books. This class is great for all students who appreciate a scaffolded approach to studying literature. Multilingual students and EL Learners welcome. Teacher can differentiate with spanish translations or resources.
Credits: 0.25 LA
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Exoplanets and Ecosystems
Instructor(s): Christopher Doscher & Sarah Ruggiero
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
Exoplanets and Ecosystems is an exploration of physical optics with a new coincident focus on climate science and the habitability characteristics of planets. Students will conduct experiments investigating the nature of light and ecosystems while addressing the guiding question: "How can we use the behavior of light to understand the most important systems and characteristics of an inhabitable planet?" Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage in dialogue about the physical science of light behavior and the social scientific ramifications of the human effort to preserve our world and search for others.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Folklore and Mythology
Instructor(s): Rachel Brubeck & Ali Magee
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 23 – 25 (Tuesday – Thursday, Hybrid)
July 30 – August 1 (Tuesday – Thursday, Hybrid)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
Survey of popular folklore and mythology from around the world, students will gather examples and have opportunities to compare and contrast common themes and motifs within folktales and mythology. Students will choose from several modern retellings of ancient myths/folktales and engage in bookclub reading/processing, which will culminate in a comparative literary analysis essay. Students will also do a deep dive on one particular ancient culture or myth, utilizing research reading/writing skills, and present to the class their research through a multimedia presentation.
Credits: 0.25 ELA
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Hard Rock Science
Instructor(s): Julia Harvey
Entering Grades: 9- 12
Dates: July 15 – 19
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Description:
This class aims to deepen your understanding of Earth's geological processes, exploring minerals, rocks, fossils, plate tectonics, and volcanoes. Through a variety of hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and projects you will gain valuable insights into the fascinating world beneath our feet.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Intro to Cricut Crafting
Instructor(s): Mary Youngblood-Lee
Entering Grades: 9- 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
Unlock your creativity and engage your creative voice! In this class you’ll learn how to create your own designs using Cricut Design Space and learn how to use a Cricut (electronic cutting and printing machine). You will get to design your own tee-shirts, stickers, sweatshirt, mug and tote bag. All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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Intro to Sublimation & Advanced Cricut Crafts
Instructor(s): Mary Youngblood-Lee
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
July 29 – August 1 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
In this course you will be able to design a variety of items including a professional looking water bottle, tumbler, tote bag, ornament, key chain, shirt, sweatshirt, photo and/or hat. Prior experience using Cricut Design Space is a plus, but not required IF you familiarize yourself with Cricut Design Space before class begins. You will learn how to work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and/or Canva. You will also learn how to sublimate items to create the highest quality products. All materials are provided for multiple projects.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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Modern Cryptography
Instructor(s): Elliot Fireheart
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: July 17 – 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
July 24 – 26 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Wednesday/Thursday), 12:00 – 4:00 pm (Friday)
Location: South Eugene High School
Description: Interested in knowing what it takes to encrypt data in today's world? Come learn about modern cryptography! Topics include hash functions, cryptocurrency, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, and more. Some experience in coding preferred but not required.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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MY STORY through printmaking a handmade book
Instructor(s): Greg Cantwell
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 24 – 26 (Wednesday – Friday)
July 29 – August 2 (Monday – Friday)
August 5 – 9 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
Students will create an illustrated handmade book telling their story through words and printmaking illustrations. Their story will be one of the following: an autobiography (about self, family and/or friends), a creative writing story and/or poem made up by them, or illustrations-only. The book illustrations will be reduction linocut prints. Students will learn linocut printmaking techniques and bookmaking skills. To make each linocut print, students will use sharp tools to cut designs into soft linoleum printing blocks, roll ink onto the block, and transfer the image to paper. Each class session will be spent working on the capstone project illustrated handmade book.
Credits: 0.5 AF
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Open Art Studio
Instructor(s): Holly Albone & Lodi Soderholm
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (Monday – Friday)
July 15 – 19 (Monday – Friday)
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Location: Churchill High School
Description:
Join us on a creative journey blending art and mathematics in this dynamic course. Students experiment with various art materials, crafting original works of their choice while uncovering the mathematical principles behind their creations. From planning to presentation, participants delve into the artistic process, drawing inspiration from both contemporary and historical artists. Students will explore how mathematical concepts like fractals, symmetry, hyperbolic geometry, Fibonacci sequences, and the golden ratio can enhance their ideas and compositions. Culminating in an exciting art show, students showcase their masterpieces, celebrating their creative achievements. This course promises to ignite a passion for both art and math.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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Sewing for Beginners
Instructor(s): Virginia Seefeld
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:
Description:
This four-day course is designed to help budding artists explore sewing as a creative outlet. This is a novice level course but we will be using sewing machines, sharp scissors & rotary cutters, hot irons, pins, needles, etc. Because of the equipment, and student-teacher ratio, some sewing experience and ability to work semi-independently and in group settings is preferred. Students will learn new skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Students will have an opportunity to create several small projects during the course.
Credits: 0.25 OS
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Sports Promo & Stats in Baseball
Instructor(s): Les Phillipo & Scott Wright
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 12 (game times tba)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Drifters Baseball Stadium
Description:
This course integrates mathematical concepts, statistical analysis, and principles of sports promotion and management within the context of baseball organizations. Students will explore the application of mathematical and statistical tools to analyze player performance, assess team strategies, and make data-driven decisions. Additionally, students will learn about the role of promotion and marketing in enhancing the visibility and success of a baseball organization.
Credits: 0.125 AF, 0.125 Math
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Summer Forestry Immersion
Instructor(s): Elsa Arias Ninan
Entering Grades: 10 – 12
Dates: June 24 – 28 (Monday – Friday)
July 1 – 5 (Virtual Office Hours)
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
After completing this forestry immersion course, students will be able to understand forest succession dynamics, how environmental conditions affect tree growth, and study different forest types through data analysis and use of forestry tools. Additionally, students will identify regional tree species, fishes and wildlife, and acquire skills on how to use a harvesting simulator. For questions, please email Elsa at ariasninan_e@4j.lane.edu.
Credits: 0.25 Sci
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Threads of Narratives: Exploring Textile Arts and Storytelling
Instructor(s): Sarah Baird-Reed
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
Delve into the rich tapestry of narrative writing and storytelling woven through the art of quilting and textile crafts in this immersive summer school course, featuring a special focus on Sue Monk Kidd's novel "The Invention of Wings." Throughout history, cultures around the world have used textiles as a medium for expressing stories, traditions, and identities, with particular significance found in the narratives of North American slaves. In this three-week journey, students will unravel the threads of history, culture, and personal expression as they learn the techniques of quilting or other fabric arts and explore the power of storytelling through textiles. Guided by experienced instructors, participants will embark on a hands-on exploration of quilting traditions, inspired by the themes and characters of "The Invention of Wings."
Credits: 0.25 OS
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True Crime in Media
Instructor(s): Jill Corrigan
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 29 – 31 (Monday/Wednesday)
August 5 – 7 (Monday/Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: North Eugene High School
Description:
This course will dive into the “true crime” representation in mass media. Students will examine the structure of true crime writing, study the creation and development of psychological profiling, and explore the true crime genre’s impact on American culture as presented in articles, novels, documentaries, and podcasts.
Credits: 0.25 LA
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Volleyball and Soccer Summer Conditioning and Training
Instructor(s): Martine Wodke
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday, Wendesday, Thursday)
August 5 – 8 (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
Opportunity to learn how to use the weight room, track, other athletic equipment to improve agility, strength and fitness levels with a combined opportunity to learn and improve skills with the team sports of soccer and volleyball.
Credits: 0.25 PE
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Writing the Personal Essay for College Applications
Instructor(s): Kate Tierney
Entering Grades: 11 – 12
Dates: July 8 – 11 (Monday – Thursday)
July 15 – 18 (Monday – Thursday)
July 22 – 25 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sheldon High School
Description:
Many students are caught off-guard by the task of writing their personal statements for college applications including the Common App, and for scholarships. The considerable amount of time spent each fall could be helped by spending time deliberately writing with a writing group and instructor to help students articulate their experiences effectively and concisely. This class will focus on crafting and finalizing personal essays for college applications and scholarships.
Credits: 0.25 LA
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