Summer Youth Academy2014

Completed Grades K-18:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Ooey Gooey Science or Dive Right In!Edible creations made of ooey gooey goodness and slimy grimy hands-on activities will fill your first weeks of summer! Explore the world of bubbles, experiment with candy, get crazy with cereal, adapt to animals, and much, much more! Experience what it is like as YOU become an archaeologist, botanist, chemist, geologist, and volcanologist on these adventures!

Rochelle TamiyaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: Apron or old t-shirt.

If you would like to learn more about the fascinating creatures that live under the sea then this class is for you! Come and explore some of the unique animals that live around our Hawaiian islands. These interesting sea animals will come to life through literature, art, and poetry. Once a week we will hold Keiki In The Kitchen days where you will have the opportunity to create a snack that ties in with our Sea Life Unit.

Michele CannMaterials Fee: $10Materials requested for students to bring: School box with leftover pencils, crayons, markers scissors, watercolor paint, and glue.

Session 1: June 9-20

Completed Grades K-110:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The World or Squirm, Fly, of Music Slither, and CrawlMusic connects us to the world around us. You’ll get into the rhythm by listening to musical selections and singing along. Try out different instruments and start learning how to read music. This musical experience will introduce you to the FUNdamentals of music! Discover all the wonderful ways music can be enjoyed in our lives and how important it is to us all.

Jenifer TsujiMaterials Fee: $5Materials requested for students to bring: None

What do spiders, worms, snails, and insects all have in common? These tiny creepy crawlers are fascinating to learn about and observe. Together we will discover more about these amazing creatures through good literature, fun art activities, poetry, music and, hands-on book making projects.

Michele CannMaterials Fee: $5Materials requested for students to bring: School box with leftover pencils, crayons, markers scissors, watercolor paint, and glue.

Completed Grades 2-38:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Magnet Magic or Rhythm of the BeatFloat, jump, move. Did you know magnets can make objects do all that and more? What can we do with magnets? Create cars, learn some magic tricks, and more as you combine science and fun projects. Discover the power of magnets and see all the cool stuff they can do!

Nolan YamakiMaterials Fee: $15Materials requested for students to bring: Scissors, glue, markers, crayons, and pencils.

Do you tap your feet when you hear music? Do you love to feel the beat of music? Explore electronic dance music this summer! Find out how music is made. Create your own unique sounds and songs as you explore basic rhythm, song structure, and sound synthesis. You’ll be surprised by the connections to math and science. Feel the rhythm and hop to the beat with unique dance moves created by you!

Barett OtaniMaterials Fee: $0Materials requested for students to bring: None

Session 1: June 9-20

Completed Grades 2-310:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Smooshy Gooshy Science or Digital ScrapbookingScientists wear many hats! Become an archaeologist, botanist, chemist, geologist, and volcanologist as you concoct edible creations made of smooshy gooshy goodness and delve into yucky mucky hands-on activities! Explore the world of bubbles, experiment with candy, get crazy with cereal, adapt to animals, and much, much more!

Rochelle TamiyaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: Apron or old t-shirt.

After a vacation, does your family have camera cards with hundreds of pictures on them and no time to put them into a scrapbook? This class is the perfect solution to this problem. You’ll use an online picture book program to put those digital photos to good use and create a personalized photo book. Memorialize your favorite family memories and enhance the great times with your personal touch!

Nolan YamakiMaterials Fee: Optional $35 scrapbook purchaseMaterials requested for students to bring: Digital photos on a USB/flash/jump drive.

Session 1: June 9-20Completed Grades 4-68:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Shutterbug 101 or Keiki Culinary Camp 2014: Celebrating a Year of Holidays! Grab your digital camera and let’s have some fun being SHUTTERBUGS! Shutterbugs as in “enthusiastic amateur photographers” … not insects, okay? You’ll learn the basics of photography as you create slideshows and learn how to publish a photo book of your own. Bring your own digital camera and USB/flash/jump drive and let’s get ready to capture those special moments!

Gayle KameiMaterials Fee: $10Materials requested for students to bring: Digital camera and USB/flash/jump drive.

What’s your favorite holiday? Luckily, this summer you won’t have to choose because we’ll be creating a tantaliz-ing selection of holiday goodies to help you celebrate all through the year! Join Aunty Misty and Aunty Audrey for one week each as we ring in another yummy summer….Keiki Culinary Camp style!

Misty Inouye and Audrey WilsonMaterials Fee: $25 Materials requested for students to bring: Recommended supply list will be provided.

Completed Grades 4-610:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Finishing Touches or Survivor SYAAre you the budding baker in your family? No cake, cookie, or cupcake is complete without the icing on the top! Learn basic cake decorating techniques to brighten up all of your baked creations. You’ll practice with specialty tips to write, make borders, flowers, and other designs to add the perfect finishing touch-es to your delicious goodies!

Kelly UyedaMaterials Fee: $20 + $12 for Wilton Decorating Kit and Plastic Container BoxMaterials requested for students to bring: None

What would you do if you got stranded far away from civilization? Would you be able to survive? You’ll need shelter, water, protection, first aid. Well, we’ve got it all covered! Come and find out the basics of survival, SYA style! You’ll even learn how to find direction and signal for help. Being prepared is always cool and that’s just what you’ll be after this class!

Win OnishiMaterials Fee: $10Materials requested for students to bring: None

Session 2: June 23-July 3Completed Grades K-18:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Tinkering or Adventures Around Toymaker the WorldPut those video games on hold! Set them aside. Make way for toys! Be a toymaker while learning science principles such as potential and kinetic energy, pressure, heat, persistence of vision, and much more! From bottle rockets to movie reels, kites, spinning tops, air rockets and climbing creatures! Who knew making toys, could be so fun?!

Rochelle TamiyaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: 1-liter sized plastic soda bottle (clean and dry).

Let’s go holoholo! Put on your traveling shoes and get ready for an expedition around the globe! Explore different cultures through traditional folk art techniques and literature from Africa, South America, North America, Australia, Japan, Hawai’i, and more. Make your very own multicultural creations as you learn more about the world around you. Pack your bags and grab your passport for this exciting learning experience!

Brynn AlcainMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: School box with leftover pencils, scissors, glue, crayons, and markers.

Completed Grades K-110:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Move to the Beat or Crazy CraftyDo you love moving to the music? Get into today’s music and learn how to listen, count, and feel the rhythm of the beat. Explore electronic musical instru-ments and be amazed by the kind of sounds you can make! Learn about and experiment with sounds and vibrations. Hip hop dance steps will help you really get into it!

Barett OtaniMaterials Fee: $0Materials requested for students to bring: None

Do you go crazy for crafty projects? Let your inner creativity out! This is your big chance to learn new techniques and tips for making the coolest crafts around. You’ll have help from tools such as the Big Shot and Cricut. Even if you don’t know what those are yet, you’ll have a great time getting your craft on! Join us to create projects that will amaze and delight you!

Cindy VeloriaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: None

Session 2: June 23-July 3Completed Grades 2-38:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Cool Circuits or Deluxe Paper DesignsHave you ever wondered how electrical circuits work? Energize yourself to think like an electrical engineer. Spark your creativity as you build your own electrical gadgets and circuits to be showcased at the culminating “Electric Inventions Festival” on the last day of class. Now, don’t get too haywire with electricity! Safety is emphasized throughout the course.

Monica NonakaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: None

Bring your creativity along for this exciting design extravaganza! The Big Shot and Cricut die cutting machines will be available to spark your personal flair! You’ll enhance your paper crafting skills with new ideas to make just the right design for your projects. Turn everyday occasions into something special with your artistic touch.

Cindy VeloriaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: None

Completed Grades 2-310:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Blast Off! or Mission: ExpeditionExperience the world of rocketry and things that fly and move. From bubbles and balloons to foam cars and bottle rockets, experiment with things that go up and all around. This perfect combination of excite-ment and learning the science behind the movement will have you ready for take-off. You don’t want to miss this one! Three… two… one… BLAST OFF!!

Rochelle TamiyaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: 1-liter sized plastic soda bottle (clean and dry).

Hop on board and join this super fun ride from here to there, and everywhere! Your mission on this expedition is to learn all about different cultures through traditional folk art techniques and literature. Get ready to travel the globe because you’ll be going to Africa, South America, North America, Australia, Japan, Hawai’i, and more. Hold on tight, this summer’s going to fly by!

Brynn AlcainMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: School box with leftover pencils, scissors, glue, crayons, and markers.

Session 2: June 23-July 3Completed Grades 4-68:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

Get Down to or Travel the World with the Beat Aunty Audrey Are you all about dancing to the beat? Get down with different genres of current dance songs and the technology and instruments used to make these kinds of music. Start with the basics of rhythm and song structure and move on to the synthesis of sounds. You’ll be constructing your own songs and creating your unique sounds in no time! Don’t worry, there will be lots of dancing too!

Barett OtaniMaterials Fee: $0Materials requested for students to bring: None

Spice up your cooking with recipes from around the world! Aunty Audrey will take you on a world tour of kitchens and teach you how to perfect dishes from different countries. Tease your taste buds with exciting new flavors! Your family will be begging you to bring your culinary expertise back home after you travel the world with Aunty Audrey.

Audrey WilsonMaterials Fee: $25Recommended supply list will be provided.

Completed Grades 4-610:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Circuit Craze or Super Ceramics Have you ever wondered how electrical circuits work? This course will get you charged up to start thinking like an electrical engineer. Spark your creativity as you build your own electrical gadgets and circuits to be showcased at the culminating “Electric Inven-tions Festival” on the last day of class. Now, don’t get too haywire with electricity! Safety is emphasized throughout the course.

Monica NonakaMaterials Fee: $20Materials requested for students to bring: None

Get ready to roll, pinch, cut, and stretch clay! Create wonderful works of art as you learn basic hand-build-ing techniques. You’ll make functional and artistic pieces as you explore and develop your creativity. Bring your imagination and take home your own super ceramics!

Paula HatanakaMaterials Fee: $35Materials requested for students to bring: None

Brynn Alcain holds bachelor degrees in Business Administra-tion and Elementary Education and is currently in pursuit of her Master’s Degree in Education Technology. She has completed her first year teaching 3rd grade and is a Google Apps for Education (GAFE) Pilar. She enjoys traveling the world when she’s not teaching and has a great love for learning about other cultures.

Michele Cann has been an elementary school teacher for the past 15 years and is currently working as a 3rd grade teacher. She has taught many different grade levels from kindergarten through 8th grade. Her passion for teach-ing has always been motivated by the excitement students display when they learn something new. Encouraging her students to LOVE learning is her goal!

Paula Hatanaka has been teaching pottery to children and adults for over 30 years. She has a BA in Sociology from UH Manoa, studied ceramics at Hawaii Community College for 2 years, and has attended various pottery workshops. Paula enjoys sharing her love for pottery with people of all ages and always looks forward to seeing their creations.

Misty Inouye has been teaching middle school math and science for 17 years. She’s an avid baker and home cook and has won several awards for some of her recipes. In her spare time, she loves reading cookbooks, trying out new recipes, and traveling with her family in search of more good things to eat!

Gayle Kamei is currently a math curriculum coordinator and has been a 6th grade teacher for many years. She has al-ways viewed the world through the lens of an avid photog-rapher. Digital photography is her passion and she loves to create slide shows and photo collages.

Monica Nonaka, an elementary educator for 8 years, has taught grades K-6. Her two young sons keep her very happy and busy! In her spare time, she enjoys the beach and reading. Monica enjoys sparking her students’ love for learning and what could be more exciting than learning through the magical world of science?

Winfred Onishi taught for 30 years! Besides teaching physical education, he also taught health, math, and science at the secondary level. He has coached track and wres-tling and is very active with the Boy Scouts and judo. In his spare time, Win enjoys other fitness activities like yard work and a bit of television too. He especially likes the news, ESPN, the Discovery Channel, and the History Chan-nel.

Barett Otani is a professional musician. Music is his pas-sion! He plays keyboards, synthesizer and software music sequencers, sound samplers and vocals for his cover band. When Barett’s not jamming out, he does video and audio production for a local television show and owns a distribu-tion business.

Rochelle Tamiya, a secondary educator for 16 years, enjoys teaching because of her students. She has taught 4 years of mathematics and 10 years of Life Science in the Hilo District. She has a Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Certifi-cation in Biology. Her passion for teaching comes from the joy she receives from seeing her students develop.

Jenifer Tsuji, an elementary music resource teacher, is currently teaching pre-5 as well as after-school chorus. She has taught general music and chorus at various schools throughout the Hilo area since the early 90’s. Jenifer has also been playing the flute and piccolo with the Hawaii County Band for over 20 years.

Kelly Uyeda has been a high school teacher for 28 years. She teaches economics, psychology, and world history. Her love for sweets led her to take cake decorating classes. Her greatest cake decorating accomplishment has been a two-tiered wedding cake for her grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

Cindy Veloria, an elementary special education teacher, loves doing crafts! She has dabbled in all types of crafting: needlework, paper crafts, stamping, painting and loves it all! She has a 4 year old son who currently takes up most of her crafting time but she tries to fit it in where she can. Crafting has been a part of her life as long as she can remember.

Audrey Wilson was born and raised in Hilo. After retiring, she transformed her lifelong passion for food into a new vocation, including a catering business. She headlines the weekly “Let’s Talk About Food” column in the Hawaii Tri-bune-Herald, is a guest contributor to the Food Network Magazine and has published three cookbooks. She teach-es non-credit culinary arts classes at Hawaii Community College and also teaches for the Junior Chefs program at a local elementary school.

Nolan Yamaki has taught grades 4-6 in Colorado and Hawaii. His bachelor’s and master’s degrees are from the University of Northern Colorado. His Master’s Degree is in Reading, so I guess he’s a master reader (just kidding). He’s worked as a district resource teacher and currently teaches 2nd grade. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and coaching youth baseball.

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Session 1: June 9-20 Session 2: June 23-July 3

Completed Grades K-1 X Code Completed Grades K-1 X Code

8:00a-9:50a Ooey Gooey Science ENR1028   8:00a-9:50a Tinkering Toymaker

ENR1040

8:00a-9:50a Dive Right In! ENR1029   8:00a-9:50a Adventures Around the World ENR1041

10:10a-12:00p World of Music ENR1030   10:10a-12:00p Move to the Beat ENR1042

10:10a-12:00p Squirm, Fly, Slither, and Crawl ENR1031   10:10a-12:00p Crazy Crafty ENR1043

Completed Grades 2-3 Completed Grades 2-3 8:00a-9:50a Magnet Magic ENR1032 8:00a-9:50a Cool Circuits ENR1044

8:00a-9:50a Rhythm of the Beat ENR1033 8:00a-9:50a Deluxe Paper Designs ENR1045

10:10a-12:00p Smooshy Gooshy Science ENR1034 10:10a-12:00p Blast Off! ENR1046

10:10a-12:00p Digital Scrapbooking ENR1035 10:10a-12:00p Mission: Expedition ENR1047

Completed Grades 4-6 Completed Grades 4-6 8:00a-9:50a Shutterbug 101 ENR1036 8:00a-9:50a Get Down to the Beat ENR1048

8:00a-9:50a Keiki Culinary Camp ENR1037 8:00a-9:50a Travel the World with Aunty ENR1049

10:10a-12:00p Finishing Touches ENR1038 10:10a-12:00p Circuit Craze ENR1050

10:10a-12:00p Survivor SYA ENR1039 10:10a-12:00p Super Ceramics ENR1051

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