CCECS announces children’s noncredit classes

The College of Continuing Education and Community Service at the University of Hawaii at Hilo is accepting registration for noncredit classes designed especially for children on the main campus beginning in June.

• Trey Saunders will teach hip-hop dancing for ages 6-11 in Hip-Hop for Kids. Styles to include break dance, tutting, popping and locking, hip-hop choreography, freestyle and more. No dance experience is required.

Classes will meet from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fridays, June 3 through July 22, at the UH-Hilo Old Gym, The cost is $60.

• Award-winning media educator Desi Foxe’s Animation Video Workshop For Youth will guide children ages 9-13 through production of two, short stop-motion videos. Participants will learn the basic mechanics of stop-motion animation, recording audio and editing the video, plus key terminology.

Students are required to bring their own notebook folder, digital still camera (smartphone acceptable), headphones and 16GB flash drive.

Classes are from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7-30, in PB-7. Tuition is $100.

• Baby Talk: French with Sylvie Garnero is a fun and interactive immersion class that introduces adults and their children to a second language. The course is recommended for adults with children up to age 5 and will teach them simple words, phrases and songs to continue sharing at home.

Classes are from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, June 22-Aug. 10 in PB-22, Room 102. The cost is $65 for one adult and one child and $15 for each additional participant.

For more information and to register, contact CCECS at 932-7830 or visit hilo.hawaii.edu/ccecs.