Curious about a career in truck driving? Come to the Workforce Development Center at JWCC and learn how we can help you train and get hired as a truck driver! The Truck Driver Training Program at John Wood Community College will host an open house on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Workforce […]
Speaker: Rev. Orville Jones In recognition of the upcoming Adams County Bicentennial, John Wood Community College (JWCC) and the Historical Society of Quincy and Adams County are co-sponsoring a year-long speaker series. On the second Wednesday of every month during 2025, people are invited to come to the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium to hear […]
Instructor: Sarah Straza – Rm. A026 Grades 7-12, Cost: $95 Friday, June 13 (8 AM - 12 PM) CRN: 18265 Students will learn the basics of First Aid and how to administer high-quality CPR. Students will earn their First Aid and CPR certifications by completing this class.
Celebrate the achievements of our GED graduates at John Wood Community College’s 2024 GED Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the JWCC Mary Ellen Orr Auditorium. Family, friends, and community members are invited to honor the hard work and determination of students who have reached this milestone on their educational journey.Join […]
Instructor: Judy Percy – Rm. D115 Grades 4-8, Cost $75 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50 AM) CRN: 18234 Aspiring mother’s helpers and babysitters will receive an introduction to primary childcare. This class will focus on ensuring the safety of young infants and children. Babysitters will also learn how to engage children in play with simple activities […]
Instructor: Courtney Johnson – Rm. G112 Grades K-3, Cost $70 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50 AM) CRN: 18237 Be a Ballerina Barbie! Students will learn the basics of ballet while dancing to exciting Barbie music. We will play fun games, create crafts, and learn a fairy dance. No prior dance experience needed! Wear comfortable clothes and […]
Instructor: Emma Cunningham -Rm. D159 Grades 4-6, Cost $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50 AM) CRN: 18238 Join our Baking Basics Bootcamp, where kids get firsthand fun in the kitchen! From mixing cookie dough to decorating muffins and even making their own mini pizzas, young bakers will learn the basics of baking in a safe and […]
Instructor: Craig Sparks Rm. D036 – Choral Room Grades 4-8, Cost $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50AM) CRN: 18241 Impress your friends by playing songs on the guitar! This course is designed to introduce basic guitar skills such as chords, chord progression and reading music. Small acoustic practice guitars are provided, but students can bring their […]
Instructor: Four Winds Farm Grades K-3, Cost $90 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50AM) CRN: 18246 Get ready to buzz, flutter, and bloom as we explore the magical world of butterflies, bees, and flowers! In this fun and interactive program, explorers will discover how butterflies and other pollinators help plants grow, why flowers need their special visitors, […]
Instructor: Four Winds Farm Grades 4-6, Cost $90 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50AM) CRN: 18247 Get ready to buzz, flutter, and bloom as we explore the magical world of butterflies, bees, and flowers! In this fun and interactive program, explorers will discover how butterflies and other pollinators help plants grow, why flowers need their special […]
Instructor: Nan Wood – Rm. D029 Grades 4-8, Cost $95 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50am) CRN: 18252 Get ready to bring your ideas to life with coding! In this fun and hands-on class, you'll create your own games, animations and interactive stories using kid-friendly coding programs. Whether you're a beginner or already love technology, you'll learn […]
Instructor: Kira Houghton Rm. B021 Grades K-3, Cost $90 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50AM) CRN: 18258 Kids will develop fine motor skills and an appreciation for pottery while having fun with their hands in clay. Young artists will explore the slab, coil and pinch techniques to creative imaginative clay pieces. Students will take home special handmade […]
Instructor: Rebecca Butler - Rm. D152 Grades K-3, Cost $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (8-9:50 AM) CRN: 18262 From paint to charcoal, to clay and markers, this course will offer a variety of media including mosaics, pottery, painting and more. Each child will take home finished art projects as they get a head start on […]
Instructor: Devron Sternke – Rm. D157 Grades 4-6, Cost $80 Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (8-9:50 AM) CRN: 18269 Learn how to design T-shirts with Adobe Illustrator and print them with direct to film heat transfers! In this course you will create and print your own T-shirt that you can wear, share, or sell. This course is […]
Instructor: Gavin Ideus – Rm. W143 Workforce Development Center Grades 6-8 – Cost: $95 Mon-Fri – June 23-27 (8-9:50am) CRN: 18273 Learn how to control lights, switches, and motors with plug-and-play wires in accordance with a color-coded pictorial wiring diagram. Use your skills to make an extension cord and bring it home. Class is located […]
Instructor: Cord Boughton & Heath Richmond - Rm. B049 Grades 4-6 – Cost: $75 Mon-Fri-June 23-27 (8-9:50am) CRN: 18274 Like camping, hiking or other outdoor activities? Ever wondered how to bake cookies inside a cardboard box or how to start a fire without matches? Join the Mississippi Valley Council, Scouting America staff to learn outdoor […]
Instructor: Cord Boughton & Heath Richmond - Rm. B049 Grades 4-6 – Cost: $75 Mon-Fri-June 23-27 (10-11:50am) CRN: 18275 Like camping, hiking or other outdoor activities? Ever wondered how to bake cookies inside a cardboard box or how to start a fire without matches? Join the Mississippi Valley Council, Scouting America staff to learn outdoor […]
Instructor: Judy Percy – Rm. D115 Grades 4-8, Cost $75 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN: 18235 Aspiring mother’s helpers and babysitters will receive an introduction to primary childcare. This class will focus on ensuring the safety of young infants and children. Babysitters will also learn how to engage children in play with simple activities […]
Instructor: Emma Cunningham -Rm. D159 Grades 7-8, Cost $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN:18239 Join our Baking Basics Bootcamp, where kids get firsthand fun in the kitchen! From mixing cookie dough to decorating muffins and even making their own mini pizzas, young bakers will learn the basics of baking in a safe and exciting […]
Instructor: Nan Wood – Rm. D029 Grades 4-8, Cost $95 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50am) CRN: 18253 Get ready to bring your ideas to life with coding! In this fun and hands-on class, you'll create your own games, animations and interactive stories using kid-friendly coding programs. Whether you're a beginner or already love technology, you'll learn […]
Instructor: Amy Lefringhouse – Pittsfield Lake Grades 4-8, Cost: $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50am) CRN: 18257 Dive into adventure with our summer program for 4th-8th graders, exploring fins, furs & forests near Pittsfield Lake! Explore wildlife furs & skulls, learn the secrets of trees, cast a line while fishing, discover the wonders of water ecosystems, […]
Instructor: Kira Houghton Rm. B021 Grades K-3, Cost $90 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50AM) CRN: 18259 Kids will develop fine motor skills and an appreciation for pottery while having fun with their hands in clay. Young artists will explore the slab, coil and pinch techniques to creative imaginative clay pieces. Students will take home special handmade […]
Instructor: Gavin Ideus – W143 Workforce Development Center Grades 4-8, Cost: $95 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50am) CRN:18261 Utilizing ZSpace and Oculus Virtual Headsets to explore a virtual environment where vehicles, robots, machinery, and heavy machinery may be built and disassembled. Build a solar-powered robotic vehicle and take it home. This Class is located at the […]
Instructor: Rebecca Butler - Rm. D152 Grades 4-6, Cost $85 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN: 18263 From paint to charcoal, to clay and markers, this course will offer a variety of media including mosaics, pottery, painting and more. Each child will take home finished art projects as they get a head start on their […]
Instructor: Devron Sternke – Rm. D157 Grades 7-12, Cost $80 Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN: 18271 Learn how to design T-shirts with Adobe Illustrator and print them with direct to film heat transfers! In this course you will create and print your own T-shirt that you can wear, share, or sell. This course is […]
Instructor: Courtney Johnson – Rm. G112 Grades 4-8, Cost $70 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50 PM) CRN: 18283 Come learn about pom dance and kick lines! This class will help prepare you for a pom audition. Feel free to take the class just for fun, though! We will give a parent performance at the end of […]
Instructor: Craig Sparks – Rm. D040 – Band Room Grades 4-8, Cost $80 Monday-Friday, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN:18284 Students will learn the fundamentals of playing a variety of percussion instruments. Basic drumbeats on a drum set will also be covered. Learn to build rhythm skills and coordination such as proper hand and foot technique […]
Instructor: Sherry Law -Rm. D022/023 Grades K-3, Cost $75 Mon-Fri, June 23-27 (10-11:50 AM) CRN: 18287 Find the Superhero in YOU! Learn about and meet real-life superheroes in our community. Learn how we can each be a hero through our actions! Students will make their own cape, mask, and more!
Instructor: Craig Sparks Rm. D157 Monday-Thursday, June 23-26 (12:30-3:30 PM) CRN: 18290 Grades 4-9, Cost $90 In this fun class, students will learn to create engaging short-form videos and explore the fundamental techniques involved in creating video content. This course covers camera operation, lighting, sound recording, shot composition and editing. The ultimate class where creativity […]
