SPECTACULAR offers a wide variety of adventures in leadership
development, art, music, extravaganza and much more. There is opportunity to
explore many different avenues of leadership and all campers are expected to
participate in each morning session.
10:15 a.m. Session Only
Peace Unites Us—Janice Wagner (Painting Studio Helene Center, Limit
25)
Advanced painting class—each student will paint a symbol from his or her own
country or a personal symbol representing world peace. The panels will be
assembled together when completed. Daily attendance required.
Quilting—Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center, north side,
Limit 10)
Learn an art form that is as old as the hills and as new as your imagination.
Learn the basics while making your own mini masterpiece to take home. A simple
quilt can be completed in 3 class sessions. Opportunity to work on the projects
in the afternoon may be arranged.
Stained-glass—Bob Phillips & Terri Snethen (Classroom Helene Center,
Limit 12)
Learn the art of leaded glass construction while making a leaded glass panel to
take home.
11:15 a.m. Session Only
Advanced Stained-glass—Bob Phillips & Terri Snethen (Classroom Helene
Center, Limit 12)
For students taking the class last year, they will make a leaded glass lampshade
to take home. A group project to be donated to the Art Show may be worked on in
the afternoons.
Beaded Banner Class—Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center, north
side)
Make a picture banner using only colored beads, needle and thread. No fabric
involved. The picture can be seen from both sides. You may make your own design
or use a pattern. Daily attendance required.
Calling All Angels—Larry and Sharon Norris (Sandage study)
You could save a life! Personal experience and a DVD will be used to teach the
signs of depression to help prevent suicide.
Leadershift: Leading Radical Change in a Complacent World—Ron Harmon,
Amanda Edsall, Zac McLaughlin, Katie Harmon (Heritage Chapel - Ad Bldg)
Leadership is the art of influencing a shift in perspective and actions that
lead to God's vision for our world. This class will explore key global issues of
our time - poverty, enivornmental sustainablity and consumerism.
Polynesian Dance—French Polynesia Delegation (Tent on Quad)
If you are interested in Polynesian culture, like taking your shoes off, and
have no previous hip-swinging injuries then this class is for YOU!
Universal Symbols Personal Banner—Janice Wagner (Painting Studio Helene
Center, Limit 25)
All levels. Using oil pastels and universal symbols you will create a personal
banner. Learn five universal shapes and what they mean. See them applied in
cultures around the world.. The results are stunning! Daily attendance required.
What’s the Buzz—Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center, north
side)
Want to create a buzz? Learn how to make items from wood that make buzzing
sounds: a Native American Bull Roarer (two sessions required Sunday and Monday)
and/or a buzz button (Tuesday)
Extravaganza (142 Shaw)
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Double Session - 10:15 AND 11:15 (2-hour block)
Beginning Golf and Golf Tournament—Kevin Brunner (Meet @ Quad Tent,
Limit 14)
Golf is a life long sport. If you are interested in learning the basics or
refreshing your skills, then this class is for you. Fundamentals of the game
will be reviewed.
**The SPEC Golf Tournament will be held during the morning class. If you
are interested in playing in the golf tournament, you must sign up for the
tournament and allocate your morning class time to play.
Celebration & Worship—Delanne Carlson, Scott Giles, Lisa Williams (Shaw
Art Gallery)
Do you sing, dance, speak, lead, emcee, act, plan, pray, have a testimony, read,
or anything else? We want YOU! This class is for everyone who has a desire to
share their gift in a worship experience this week. We will be forming a youth
band, choreographing dance, planning drama, putting together each Morning
Celebration as well as other worship experiences. See you there! Attendance:
Every day
Graceland Gadet Dance Clinic—Amanda Waske (Closson Gym, Limit 20)
Graceland Gadets will teach a routine to be performed at an event during SPEC.
They will go over technique and develop team building skills. Attendance: Every
day
Get Crunk with Agape—David Scherer (Aerobics Room - Tess Morgan, Limit
30)
Come learn how to express yourself through hip hop. This class will explore all
the elements of hip hop, focusing primarily on dance and rap. Attendance: Every
day
What's Going on in Your Brain? —Marilee Martens (201 Zimmerman, Limit 50)
Are the brains of guys and girls the same or different? Is it true that some
people can't recognize themselves in a mirror? Do brainworms really exist? Come
find out how the HUMAN BRAIN controls all of our thoughts, emotions, and
behavior! Attendance: This is a one-day class.
SPEC PRESENTS: “Once on This Island”—Todd Davison (167 Shaw)
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10:15 OR 11:15 Sessions
88.1 KBUZ Radio—Paul Davis (KBUZ studio – MSC, Limit 8)
This is a unique opportunity to play radio disc jockey-talk show host and learn
from a former professional broadcaster!
Beading—Sue Casterline (Printmaking Studio Helene Center, Limit 20)
Choose your own colors to make some jewelry following the classroom examples.
Bible Behind the Scenes: An Improv Look—Mark Johnson (107 Briggs)
Looking at and acting out Bible stories as if they were happening in today's
world.
Campfire—Kevin Henrickson (Cheville Chapel)
Campfires can be the BEST part of a camp experience…but sometimes they can be a
let down—the difference can be YOU. Come and learn the magic behind what it
takes to create and lead a memorable campfire experience!
Card-making—Debbie Adams (Printmaking Studio Helene Center, Limit 15)
Create unique and personalized greeting cards by making marble paper and a woven
bookmark and then creating waterfall cards, pop-up cards, and a bookmark card.
Ceramics—Jim Olson (Ceramics Studio Helene Center, Limit 25)
Learn the basic building techniques and try your hand at the potter’s wheel.
Daily attendance is encouraged and may be necessary for project completion.
Check with the instructors about Raku firing at dusk—a sight not to be missed!
Counted Cross-Stitch—Thea Shelton (Walker Lounge, Limit 12)
All levels - small projects that can be completed in 3-5 class sessions. Come
and participate in a classic needle craft. A variety of patterns, including
Christmas ornaments, will be available to choose from.
Drastic Flying Plastic—Bob Kelly, Brad Carr, Todd Glandon, Dave Heinze &
Stu Williams (Meet @ Quad Tent, Limit 50)
This is an intro to Disc Golf. We'll work on throwing techniques, rules of fair
play and courtesy, making new friends, and enjoying God's creation. Disc golf
promotes healthy body, mind, and spirit! Attendance: Must be on time
Drawing—Jacob Blakesley (Drawing Studio Helene Center, Limit 25)
Instructor led drawing using pencil and charcoal. Daily attendance required.
Expanding Our Vision - Everybody's Different!—Dana Cochran-Wiley (149
Shaw)
Sometimes it seems we like the idea of diversity better than some of the
realities! We often want to be open-minded about our differences but sometimes
that makes us feel tense and judgemental instead. FIRST reactions are automatic
brain reflexes…so now what do you do….
FUN Green Living—Barb Brock (203 Briggs, Limit 30)
Let's turn this economic and environmental crisis into a FUN and fulfilling
lifestyle challenge. Learn clever ways to stretch a buck, and unique tips to
lessen your environmental footprint. Most of all, have FUN becoming
green! Special prizes for those who attend all week.
Generation $Change$—Jared Fears (202 Briggs)
Generation Change, produced by Dave Ramsey, is an entertaining, informative,
media-driven youth Bible study that shows you how money really works, how God
views money, and how to grow into responsible young adults. This will be a
lively and fun opportunity to learn more and understand how money makes the
world go round.
Homosexual Saints: The Community of Christ Experience—Bill Russell (204
Briggs)
Members of the Community of Christ have polarized opinions concerning the status
of their fellow members who are homosexual. Spec campers attending this class
will engage in open discussion with the author of the book Homosexual Saints as
he shares his experience in writing the book that explores the issues of gay and
lesbian members of the Community of Christ.
International Gourmet Cooking—Larry Tyree (S. Americas Room – MSC, Limit
50)
Dishes from Russia, Lebanon, India, Esalen, and France
Photoshop Studio—Greg Schieszer (Helene Center – Mac Lab, Limit 20)
Digital photography, drawing, painting, collage and maybe a little animation.
Photographers (Monday-Thursday) —Lynda Roberson (Meet @ Pyrography, Quad
Tent)
Do you love taking pictures, have a digital camera, and enjoy working
independently? Come pick up your photo assignment, official press pass, and
daily instructions. Your photos may be part of this year's Online Spec Photo
Gallery and other Community of Christ publications.
Pyrography—Lynda & Alan Roberson (Tent on the Quad, Limit 25)
Learn the ancient and unusual art of “fire writing.” Originally created using
steel tools heated over a charcoal fire, today’s pyrography is created with the
precision of hot electric pens. From simple designs to complex creations, this
is an art anyone can do!
Rag Quilting—Emily Varvaro (Student Lounge Helene Center, Limit 15)
Learn a simple, more contemporary form of quilting by designing and making a
quilted pillowcase for your room. Three or more sessions needed to complete the
project.
Redefine [Poverty] —Outreach International (100 Briggs, Limit 40)
Act up and act out to make others aware of the extreme poverty and social
injustice that millions in our world face. This hands-on, creative introduction
to guerilla-style campaigning inspires the creation of HUGE visible
installations around campus that raise awareness about global poverty.
Stone Carving—Gail & Tom Sundell, Mike & Kery Nelms (Sculpture Studio
Helene Center, Limit 20)
Carve alabaster stone into three-dimensional creations. Large and small projects
available. Extra instruction available in the afternoons.
The Hollywood Connection—Emily Munter (218 Zimmerman)
Can Hollywood connect with our everyday lives? How? Should it? Different film
clips will be used daily and your opinion is needed for great discussion! ??
The Mean Green Crochet Machine—Alexa Cary (Student Lounge Helene Center,
Limit 10)
In keeping with the “green” movement, this class will explore making “plarn” or
plastic yarn using it to make reusable shopping bags, purses, coasters, or even
a pair of sandals. Previous crochet knowledge or ability not required. Minimum 2
day attendance required to complete a simple project.
Trouble Online: Facebook & MySpace—C.L. Lindsay (205 Briggs)
Discover the often ignored dangers of mismanaging your online experience. You'll
also explore plagiarism and intellectual property, dangers of the internet and
how your online information can undermine your future. No class on Tuesday
Watercolor—Jeanne Davis (Helene Center Gallery, Limit 20)
Basic instruction will include composition, value and color theory along with
watercolor techniques like washes, glazing, dry-brush and lifting. A finished
piece will be included in the final art show.
You Believe WHAT???—Steven Hatch (201 Briggs)
Dancing on demons, singing bowls, body piercing and modification, and dead
people coming back to life. Come and explore bizarre religious beliefs from
around the world, as well as Christian Theology, and see how they fit with your
own beliefs.
Zumbollywood—Ervelyne Bernard (MSC Main Room)
So you think you can dance? I think YOU can while getting a high energy workout
at the same time! We'll be exploring Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, and
merengue! We'll even get into some Bollywood busta moves!
