Classes for Gifted & Talented Students
The CCBC Youth Enrichment Center is pleased to offer enrichment classes for gifted and talented students in grades 3-8 who are participants in the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) G/T Program. Please fill out the enclosed form and have your school G/T facilitator or principal confirm your G/T status. For non-Baltimore County Public Schools students, please email Ang Robinson. To register, call the Contact Center at 410-455-4700.
Fun with Poetry for Children (Grades 3-5) $85
In this creative writing class, young, budding poets learn to write rhymed and unrhymed poetry, funny and serious, and what makes good verse. Instructor: Donna Rongione
Kitchen Chemistry: The Science of Baking (Grades 5-7) $75
The fun of cooking…the excitement of chemistry experiments. Learn to bake breads/ biscuits/muffins. Food fee of $30 payable at first class.
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88193
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GTL061B
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Wed(4)
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4/2-4/23
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6:30-8:30pm
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Overlea High School
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Explore Ecology at the Pearlstone Farm (Grades 4-6) $95
Study the ecology of the wetlands environment at the Pearlstone Farm by participating in planting, harvesting, cooking, hiking and more. Lab fee of $20 payable at first class. The address of the farm is 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136.
Science Adventure: Exploring Biology (Grades 5-7) $125
An overview of basic principles of biology including human biology, evolution, genetics, and ecology through a variety of experiments. Instructor: Albert Shulley
CSI: Forensic Detectives (Grades 5-8) $125
Learn to collect and identify fingerprints, examine hair and fiber evidence, identify blood splatter patterns, participate in crime lab, analyze questioned documents and much more. Instructors: Sara Mullin and Jeff Blizzard
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85669
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GTL024D
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Wed(8)
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3/12-5/7
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5:30-7:30pm
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CCBC Dundalk
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Roads to Algebra (Grades 4-6) $75
Using manipulatives, increase ability to reason algebraically and solve equations. Instructors: Johanne Collin (CC) Melba Green (EC)
MATH: Creative Problem Solving (Grades 3-5) $75
More than just numbers, math is the key to solving problems and puzzles in the real world. Come discover techniques for solving math problems through practice, fun activities, and creative-thinking games. Instructors: Johanne Collin (CC), Melba Green (EC)
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85752
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GTL018C
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Sat(5)
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4/5-5/3
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9:00-10:30am
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CCBC Catonsville
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Cool Math for Kids (Grades 4-6) $85
Math is cool! Discover techniques for solving math problems and puzzles through practices, fun activities and creative thinking.
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85750
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GTL058D
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Sat(6)
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4/5-5/10
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1-3pm
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CCBC Essex
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Explore Japanese Language and Culture (Grades 3-6) $139
This Japanese immersion class that includes greetings, daily activities, the alphabet, number, food, and more. Instructor: Harumi Freeny
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85614
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FLG028C
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Sat(6)
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2/9-3/15
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9-11:30am
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CCBC Essex
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85615
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FLG028D
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Sat(6)
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4/5-5/10
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9-11:30am
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CCBC Owings Mills
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Explore Spanish Language and Culture (Grades 3-6) $115
Learn basic conversations through creative activities, games, songs, and dance. Instructors: Becky Miller and Pilar Walker
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85667
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GTL055D
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Tue(7)
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3/11-4/29
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5:30-7:30pm
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CCBC Owings Mills
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Drawing and Painting Studio (Grades 3-5) $85
An introduction to drawing and painting for young artists; covers line, shape, value and perspectives. Instructor: Sharon Spence
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85674
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GTL060B
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Thur(6)
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4/3-5/8
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5:30-7:30pm
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CCBC Catonsville
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Clay Creations: A Ceramic Sculpture Workshop (Grades 3-6) $85
Explore different methods of hand-building, including pinching, coiling and more, your clay work will be kiln-fired and decorated using glazes and other materials. Course price includes materials. Instructor: Judy Frederick
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85612
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ART101C
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Mon(6)
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2/25-4/7
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5-6:30pm
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CCBC Essex
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85613
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ART101D
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Mon(6)
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4/14-5/19
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5-6:30pm
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CCBC Essex
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Japanese Anime and Manga (Grades 5-8) $105
Draw and paint in the traditional, stylized, hand-drawn Japanese animation (anime) style and comics (manga) to create stories and characters. Students explore Japanese language and culture to gain understanding and appreciation. Instructor: Harumi Freeny
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85767
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GTL062B
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Thur(6)
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3/13-4/24
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6-8pm
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CCBC Owings Mills
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Brain Games to Improve Your Mind (Grades 4-6) $95
Students will identify their learning style; solve picture, visual and illusion puzzles as well as mind benders in order to accelerate their learning and improve their memory. Instructors: Melba Green and Cookie Robertson
Applicant Verification - please click to retrieve page, print, fill out and mail or fax with registration
Before registering, students should obtain their G/T facilitator's signature in the area below.
I ________________________________ (G/T facilitator's name) certify that _______________________________ (student's name) is a current participant in the Baltimore County Public Schools Gifted/Talented Program. Student’s grade: ______
School ____________________________________ Phone # ______________________
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