Community Education
The University Center Gaylord offers a wide variety of community education classes for youth and adults who wish to expand their learning and skills through non-college credit courses that are available throughout the year. Course offerings have included:
- Computer classes...Beginner, Word, EXCEL, Powerpoint, Quickbooks
- Foreign Languages
- Photography
- Dog obedience training
- Financial topics
- Summer adventure classes for kids
- And More!
Interested in a particular subject for life long learning?? Let us know by calling 989 705 3700.
Registration for Summer classes for kids will begin April 1, 2013.
Summer Kid's Programs
Aunt Shelley's Goat Camp - Summer 2013
About the Course: This class will introduce children ages 4-12 to dairy and pack goats, while also discovering and learning about the Otsego County Conservation Forest, located behind the County Courthouse buildings on the Yuill campus. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult for the entire class.
| Class/Event Code: | ASGCSum13 |
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| When: | From 06/08/2013 through 06/08/2013 |
| Days: | Saturday |
| Times: | 10:00am - Noon pm |
| Location: | Entrance to the Otsego County Conservation Forest, off Livingston Blvd on the Yuill campus |
| Cost: | Starting at: $20.00 |
DC Electronics - Summer 2013
About the Course: Students in grades 6 through 8 will explore the field of DC (direct current) Electronics. They will learn about basic electronic components; read a schematic; build a circuit and see real world applications powered by just a 9 volt battery. Safety glasses required!
| Class/Event Code: | DCE SuS13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 06/17/2013 through 06/21/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00am - Noon pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $75.00 |
The Natural World Explored Through Technology-Summer 2013
About the Course: Students in grades 6 through 8 will truly enjoy an interactive ecological and technological experience with hands-on classroom activities and a local river field trip.
| Class/Event Code: | TNWSu13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 06/24/2013 through 06/28/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00am - 3:30pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $100.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 5/6 Level I AM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS135/6IAM |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/08/2013 through 07/12/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00am - Noon pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 5/6 Level I PM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS135/6IPM |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/08/2013 through 07/12/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 7 & 8 Level I AM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS137/8IAM |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/15/2013 through 07/19/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00am - Noon |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 7 & 8 Level I PM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS137/8IPM |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/15/2013 through 07/19/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 9, 10 & 11 Level I AM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS139/10/11IAM |
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| When: | From 07/22/2013 through 07/26/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00pm - Noon |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 6, 7 & 8 Level 2 PM
About the Course: The Level 2 class is intended for those who have experience wtih Lego Mindstorms. We will review the Mindstorms software, programming and working wtih the sensors. A majority of class time will focus on finding creative solutions to various challenges and staging competitions among teams.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS136/7/82PM |
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| When: | From 07/22/2013 through 07/26/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 6-11 Level I AM
About the Course: The Level 1 class is an introduction to Lego Mindstorms. The class will focus on introducing students to programming, using the Mindstorms software and working with basic sensors. On the final day of class, students will use what they have learned to complete challenges of varying difficulty.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS131any |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/29/2013 through 08/02/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 9:00pm - Noon |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
LEGO Robotics Engineering - Grades 9, 10 & 11 Level 2
About the Course: The Level 2 class is intended for those who have experience with Lego Mindstorms. We will review the Mindstorms software, programming and working wtih the sensors. A majority of class time will focus on finding creative solutions to various challenges and staging competitions among teams.
| Class/Event Code: | CLS139/10/112PM |
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| When: | From 07/29/2013 through 08/02/2013 |
| Days: | Monday through Friday |
| Times: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $125.00 |
Recreation/Science
Cooking: Quick & Clean Opt 1 - Summer 2013
Learn to prepare healthy, budget-friendly summer delights with instructor Judy Wagley!
| Class/Event Code: | CQC1Su13 |
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| When: | From 06/20/2013 through 06/20/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $15.00 |
Cooking: Quick & Clean Opt 2 - Summer 2013
Learn to prepare healthy, budget-friendly summer delights with instructor Judy Wagley!
| Class/Event Code: | CQC2Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 06/27/2013 through 06/27/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $15.00 |
Computers & Technology
Intro to Personal Computers Opt 1-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who is just beginning, has never used a keyboard or mouse, and would like to give this computer world a try. Sign up and get some of the basics. CIPCSu13
| Class/Event Code: | CIPC1Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/09/2013 through 07/09/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Intro to Personal Computers Opt 2-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who is just beginning, has never used a keyboard or mouse, and would like to give this computer world a try. Sign up and get some of the basics. CIPC2Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CIPC2Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/11/2013 through 07/11/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Intro to Email-Sum 2013
This class is designed for the person who is just beginning to use email. We will teach how to compose, reply and forward. We will attach photos and capture data on the internet and send it to friends. CIESu13
| Class/Event Code: | CIESu13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/16/2013 through 07/16/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Intro to the Internet-Sum 2013
This class is designed for the person who is just beginning to use Internet. We will discuss the most popular uses of the Internet today. You will learn short cuts to move around quickly and easily on the different web sites you have interest. CIISu13
| Class/Event Code: | CIISu13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/18/2013 through 07/18/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Word Level 1-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who is just beginning to use Word. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be creating documents, editing documents, navigating, selecting text, and modifying text. We will learn how to format text, create lists, apply borders, use styles and manage formatting. CW1Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CW1Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/23/2013 through 07/23/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Word Level 2-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Word Level 1 class or has equivalent skills. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be creating, modifying, formatting tables, inserting symbols, special characters, and inserting illustrations into a document. Page appearance and application proofing will also be taught. CW2Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CW2Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/01/2013 through 08/01/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Word Level 3-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Word Level 1 & 2 class or has equivalent skills. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be managing lists, customizing tables, creating styles, modifying pictures and graphics, and creating customized graphic elements. CW3Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CW3Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/13/2013 through 08/13/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Word Level 4-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Word Level 1, 2 & 3 class or has equivalent skills. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be inserting content using quick parts, controlling text flow, using templates and automatic document creation, automating mail merge and working with macros. CW4Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CW4Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/22/2013 through 08/22/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Excel Level 1-Summer 2013
About the Course: You have basic computer skills such as using a mouse, navigating through windows, and surfing the Internet. You have also used paper-based systems to store data that you run calculations on. You now want to migrate that data to an electronic format. CE1Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CE1Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/25/2013 through 07/25/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Excel Level 2-Sum 2013
This class is designed for the person who completed Level 1 or has that competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be creating a basic worksheet, creating formulas, inserting functions and reusing formulas. We will also learn to edit data, replace data and manipulate worksheet elements. CE2Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CE2Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/06/2013 through 08/06/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Excel Level 3-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who completed Level 1 & 2 or has that competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be calculating data with advanced formulas, organizing worksheet and table data and presenting data using charts. CE3Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CE3Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/15/2013 through 08/15/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Excel Level 4-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who completed Level 1, 2 & 3 or has that competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be analyzing data using pivot tables, slicers and pivotcharts, inserting graphic objects, customizing and enhancing the Excel environment. CE4Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CE4Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/27/2013 through 08/27/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Power Point Level 1-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who has not used Power Point. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be creating presentations, formatting slides and adding graphics. CPP1Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CPP1Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 07/30/2013 through 07/30/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Power Point Level 2-Summer 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Level 1 or the same competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be modifying graphic objects in the presentation, working with tables, working with charts, and preparing to deliver a presentation. CPP2Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CPP2Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/08/2013 through 08/08/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Power Point Level 3-Sum 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Level 1 & 2 or the same competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be customizing the Power Point environment, customizing a design template, adding smart art graphics, and adding special effects. CPP3Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CPP3Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/20/2013 through 08/20/2013 |
| Days: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Power Point Level 4-Sum 2013
This class is designed for the person who has completed Level 1 2 & 3 or the same competency. This class is hands on and instructor led. We will be customizing a slide show, collaborating on a presentation, securing and distributing a presentation. CPP4Su13
| Class/Event Code: | CPP4Su13 |
|---|---|
| When: | From 08/29/2013 through 08/29/2013 |
| Days: | Thursday |
| Times: | 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | University Center Gaylord |
| Cost: | Starting at: $49.00 |
Terms and Conditions
All Community Education classes are taught by independent instructors who have chosen the dates, class size and cost.
Refund Policy: A full refund will be permitted if cancellation is recieved at least one full week prior to initial class date or if the class is cancelled. To cancel your registration, please call the University Center Gaylord office at 989-705-3700.
Credit Card Payments: Credit cards will be charged at time of registration. In the event the class you have registered for is canceled, your credit card will be credited.
Pay by Check: If paying by check, the University Center Gaylord, must recieve full payment one week prior to the date the class begins. If payment has not been recieved, you will be dropped from the class. In the event the class is cancelled, a check will be sent to you.
Please send to:
University Center Gaylord
Attn: Community Education
80 Livingston Blvd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
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