2011 Adventure Classes

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.

2-Hour Block Classes

Beginning Golf and Golf Tournament Kevin Brunner
(Meet @ Quad Tent—Limit: 14)
Golf is a life long sport. Interested in learning the basics or refreshing your skills... 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 want to play in the tournament, you must sign up and allocate your morning class time to play. See sports desk for tournament details.**

Celebration & Worship Worship Team (104 Science Building)
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! Daily attendance required.

Graceland Gadet Dance Clinic Katie Persall
(Tess Aerobics Room—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. A background in dance is helpful. Daily attendance required.

The Mosaic Project Mike Lewis (Painting Studio Helene Center--Limit 30)
Join guest artist Mike Lewis, the Jesus Painter, and help create a 10’ x 12’ mosaic canvas for the Tuesday evening Worship. Whether your painting skill is beginner or experienced, we can find a canvas for you to help with. Daily attendance is required for the two hour session Sunday through Tuesday

SPEC Presents: Glee Club Showdown Todd Davison and crew (Tess Morgan Lounge)
Classic rock and pop songs form the soundtrack for this original show about rival high school glee clubs. Jocks, nerds, cheerleaders and musical theatre geeks join together to sing their way to #1. Daily attendance required.
Auditions: Sunday, July 24: 4–6pm in Tess Morgan Lounge

 

10:15 or 11:15 Classes

BeadforLife - Cherry and Shandra Newcom (Helene Center Gallery - Limit 12) BeadforLife eradicates extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and concerned world citizens. Ugandan women turn colorful recycled paper into beautiful beads. In this class you will learn more about BeadforLife through the HealthEd Connect organization and participate in the making of paper beads.

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!

Ceramics Jim Olson & Carol Birks (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!

Computer Graphics Stephen Noce (Mac Lab Helene Center--Limit 24)
Use Photoshop and Illustrator to create images related to the camp theme, “Uncharted.” Prior knowledge of software recommended.

Counted Cross-Stitch Thea Shelton (Walker Lounge—Limit: 12)
All levels—small projects that can be completed in 3 – 5 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, Todd Glandon & Brad Carr (Meet @ Quad Tent—Limit: 50) This intro to Disc Golf will 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! Must be on time to play!

Finding Faith on Screen Don Compier & Matt Frizzell (201 Zimmerman)
If you pay attention to films, TV, websites, music, etc. you find interesting ideas about God, Jesus, Christianity, and discipleship everywhere! We’ll watch and discuss clips together to explore questions such as: Who is God really? What is Jesus like? What does it mean to follow Jesus? How do we have “God moments” when we watch and listen?

Glass Fusion Donna Fletcher (Classroom Helene Center—Limit: 15)
Glass fusion has rapidly grown in popularity over the last few years. If you want to learn more about this “hot” craft, come by and check this class out. You could make a glass pendant necklace, earrings, magnet, ceiling fan pull, or a small medallion for wall or mirror.

Homosexuality and Scriptures: Beginning the Dialogue Douglas Graves & Larry McGuire (107 Briggs) – This is a heavily debated issue. However, this class is not about debating, it is about creating a dialogue. By building a sacred community where everyone’s view is honored and they may share openly, we hope to model how to dialogue about divisive topics and uphold our common bonds. (One Hour)

Hunger Games Trilogy Book Club Julie Clinefelter (205 Briggs)
Forget Edward and Jacob, the question this year is Gale or Peeta? If you devoured this set of books and have been scouring the internet for casting updates, (Leggy Kravitz as Cinna!?! Perfection!), then this is the class for you. With a little help from the book The Girl Who Was On Fire we will delve into the world of Panem and discuss such questions as: why isn’t the answer to “Peeta or Gale?” as interesting as the question itself? Katniss’ adventures may have come to an end, but her story continues in the hearts of millions. Join us and become a part of the Hunger Games phenomenon!

Permanent and Personal--Plaster Masks Barb Brock (Meet @ Quad Tent— Limit: 30) This class is a partner-centered, powerful experience in making and designing a permanent and very personal mask. Two days are required. Day 1: Slather on the Vaseline and lay plaster pieces on both you and your partner’s face. Relax and let the day fade away for 10 minutes while your mask dries - listening, contemplating, or even napping! Day 2: Use various mediums to design and decorate the outer (and inner) mask design. Will be a great memory of Spec! 2 days needed to complete a mask.

Photographers Lynda Roberson (Meet @ Pyrography)
If you love taking pictures, have your own digital camera, and enjoy working independently you can share your skills! Pick up your photo assignment, official press pass, and daily instructions. Return before the end of class to download your pictures and turn in your press pass. Your photos may be part of this year’s Online Spec Photo Gallery, appear in slide shows, or even be used in future Community of Christ publications. Monday-Thursday

Pick Up Lines for Jesus John Wight (204 Briggs) We’ll be exploring ways to share your feelings about God and Jesus with friends and strangers. Come hear responses to questions and comments made by others that can turn into a discussion about faith. We’ll also look at ways to use social networks, texting, and other technologies to make talking about these things easier. Daily attendance suggested.

Poverty Just Got Personal! Outreach International Interns (100 Briggs— Limit: 40) This is an interactive class that will help equip you to raise awareness and get active in abolishing poverty and ending suffering. Come learn about how poverty impacts people around the world and what you can do to make a difference! *Also get the chance to win an AWESOME prize!

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!

Radio Broadcasting! Paul Davis (KBUZ studio-MSC—Limit: 10)
This is a unique opportunity to play radio disc jockey/talk show host and learn from a former professional broadcaster!

Rag Quilting Noralyn Giles, Emily Tripp & Karen Snethen (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.

Stone-Carving Tom & Gail Sundell, Mike & Kery Nelms, & John Varvaro (Sculpture Studio Helene Center—Limit: 20) Carve alabaster stone into three-dimensional creations. Large and small projects available. Daily attendance in encouraged and may be necessary for project completion. Extra instruction available in the afternoons.

The Ring is the Thing Jenny Jackson (Helene Gallery--Limit 12)
Create a unique ring for yourself using copper wire and glass beads. Class size is limited due to available tools.

Watercolor Jeanne Davis (Printmaking Studio Helene Center—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.

Zen KimChi Larry Tyree (S. Americas Room-MSC—Limit: 48)
An interactive hands-on cooking class introducing creative ethnic culinary cuisine from around the world. Each day will provide insight into the culture, spice, and culinary style of regional food. (Asian, European, Latino, American, African). Bring your curiosity, appetite and clean hands to class and plan to surprise your taste buds!

10:15 Only Classes
Acrylic Painting Whitney Garwood (Drawing Studio Helene Center—Limit: 25) Discover the fun of painting with acrylics. Beginners to experienced welcome.

Quilting Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center,
North—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. Minimum 3 class commitment with the opportunity to work on the projects in the afternoon.

Stained Glass Bob Phillips & Terri Snethen (classroom Helene Center—Limit: 12) Learn the art of leaded glass constructions while making a leaded glass panel to take home.

Telamadera Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center,
North--Limit 10) Tela (Spanish for fabric) and madera (Spanish for wood) is a multimedia fusion of wood, paint, fabric, varnish and other items combined to create a truly unique art form. Full week attendance required to complete the project but the result is well worth it.

11:15 Only Classes
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.

Altered Books Whitney Garwood (Drawing Studio Helene Center--Limit 20) What is an Altered book? Explore the increasingly popular contemporary art form where a book is changed into a unique art piece by using FUN and interesting art techniques to alter the appearance/meaning of the book. Mixed media of collage, paint, and altered imagery are just some of the techniques used. Beginners as well as experienced artists welcome. Books provided.

Beaded Banner Class Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center, North) 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.

What’s the Buzz? Delores Dorland (Student Gallery Helene Center, North) Want to create a buzz? Learn how to make items from wood that make buzzing sounds: a Native American Bull Roarer (two sessions, Sunday and Monday required) and/or a buzz button (Tuesday).