By Elysia Geen, PR and Media Relations Intern
You may have seen green last week, as Loyalist College distributed its Spring 2013 FOCUS on Lifelong Learning brochure in local community papers. Highly anticipated each semester, the brochure highlights over 850 general interest and professional development courses, as well as courses offered through distance education to help students complete a certificate or diploma.
“Loyalist Continuing Education offers a wide selection of online and in-class courses starting in the spring semester,” says Anna Bennett, a Project Manager in Continuing Education. “Whether you are working towards a certificate or diploma, or looking to pursue a personal interest, the selection of courses offered at Loyalist is second to none.”
The College is also excited to introduce its summer offerings through the new 2013 Summer Arts, and Camps for Kids & Teens brochures.
In its 22nd year, the Summer Arts program continues to offer more than 50 creative classes taught by professional artists in a number of inspiring venues on campus, as well as off-campus in Batawa, Prince Edward County and Amherst Island. In an informal and relaxed setting, students receive demonstrations, hands-on practice, and in-class critiques. Through individual direction, they are encouraged to think, experiment, create and play. Most programs are open to all levels of experience, unless otherwise stated in the course description. For those who venture from out of town, cozy accommodations are available in residence at the main campus and onsite at Amherst Island.
Summer Arts offerings include a number of painting courses, including Painting in Watercolour.
If you’re looking for some serious summer fun, children and parents can choose from more than 40 different camps offered for ages five to 15, including adventure, art, computers, dance, music and theatre, golf, photography, and leadership and responsibility. New for this year, Loyalist has partnered with Batawa Ski Hill to offer exciting programs for outdoor enthusiasts, including Dino Dayz, Eco-Adventure and Hike n’ Bike programs. The College also offers an Assistive Technology Summer Camp for children with learning disabilities, as well as a Skills Work! Day Camp, featuring hands-on workshops in Loyalist’s Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre.
Kids and teens can choose from four art camps – Art Wonder, Artistic Imagination, Mixed Media Mania and Urban Art.
“I love the summer here at Loyalist,” says Heather Cockerline, Program Coordinator. “We see our campus come alive with young campers and passionate artists who each bring a unique energy with them. Every week, the halls are filled with young detectives or computer wizards, learning alongside passionate artists. It’s a great dynamic, and people return to Loyalist each summer because they love our programming and talented instructors.”
The Spring 2013 FOCUS on Lifelong Learning, Summer Arts and Camps for Kids and Teens brochures were distributed through direct mail and in local papers, and are available at the College and in select community locations. For more information, course descriptions or to register online, please visit: www.loyalistfocus.com. Registration can also be completed by telephone at (613) 969-7900, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.