Program Catalog Spring 2017

Launch Pad Youth Activity and Technology Centre Program Catalog Spring 2017

Table of Contents WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EVER PROGRAM CATALOG!... 4 HOW TO REGISTER... 5 LAUNCH PAD SUBSIDIES... 5 CONTACT US... 5 REGISTRATION FORM... 6 KITCHEN SKILLS... 7 COOKING FOR YOUR SELF... 7 BAKING 101... 8 PLANT BASED NUTRITION... 8 TECHNOLOGY... 9 LEARN CODING BY MAKING A GAME IN UNITY... 9 BUILDING A RASPBERRY PI RETRO ARCADE... 10 BUILDING, UPGRADING AND PERFORMANCE TUNING YOUR PC... 10 TRADES... 11 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR... 11 BUILD A SOAP BOX DERBY CAR FOR SIGHTS AND SOUNDS... 12 BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE... 12 SEWING SKILLS... 13 WELDING... 13 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT... 14 MARTIAL ARTS WITH GOLDEN TIGER... 14 YOGA... 15 SUMMER JOB HUNTING... 15 YOUR MONEY AND YOUR LIFE - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR YOUTH... 16 ARTS AND CULTURE... 17 MAKE A SHORT FILM FOR GREY BRUCE YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL... 17 SOUND DESIGN FOR FILM... 17 MUSIC PRODUCTION 101... 18 BOB ROSS PAINTING NIGHTS... 18 3

Welcome to our first ever program catalog! I am very excited to be able to present this catalog to youth in our region. It has been a lot of hard work by the staff at Launch Pad to make this come together. We are very fortunate to have such a great team. This catalog represents a shift in the way that we deliver our programs. We are formalizing the registration process for each of our skills building programs so that we are certain that the participants receive the best instruction and that our staff and volunteers can be properly prepared. We also believe a more formal registration process will increase youth commitment. The parents of our members are one of our major stakeholders and this catalog gives us a chance to connect with them and keep them informed about the skill building activities that their children are involved with at the centre. Our informal, drop-in continues as before with a great deal of fun activities and opportunities for our members to be socially active with their friends and to have access to our awesome facility, resources and staff. Looking forward to seeing everyone this spring! Bernie Blakeney Manager of Programs and Innovation 4

How To Register 1. In Person: Bring your completed registration form, along with payment to Launch Pad at 612 10 th Street, Hanover. or 2. By Mail: Fill out the registration form and mail it, along with payment to Launch Pad, 612 10 th St., Hanover, ON N4N 1R9 Payment can be made by cheque or cash. Launch Pad Subsidies Launch Pad is dedicated to ensuring that our programs and services are accessible to all youth. To ensure that everyone can participate we are offering a subsidy program for those families who are seeking additional support. Please indicate on the registration form if your family would qualify for the Launch Pad subsidy and we will contact you. Contact Us If you have any questions about current programs, have ideas for future programs or if you would like to support the centre through donations or volunteering please contact us. Launch Pad Youth Activity and Technology Centre 612 10 th St., Hanover, ON N4N 1R9 Phone: 519.506.6300 Email: launchpad@yatc.ca 5

Registration Form PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Is Youth a Launch Pad Member? Yes No Name: If youth is not a member, please pickup a membership form at the centre or download one from www.yatc.ca Age: PROGRAM SELECTION Program Name Start Date Total Fee CONFIRMATION Parent/Guardian Signature Print Name Date LAUNCH PAD SUBSIDY I feel that our family would be eligible for the Launch Pad subsidy Yes No Office Use Only Reviewed By: Is Youth A Member Total $ Received 6

Kitchen Skills Our commercial training kitchen has created a great deal of excitement with local youth and parents. It offers us the ability to teach everything from basic cooking skills all the way up to professionally qualified instruction. With food service being one of the largest employment sectors in the Grey- Bruce region developing these skills is an important opportunity for our youth. These skills are also very useful in our day-to-day lives. If youth can cook their own meals then they have greater control over their food budgets and nutritional choices. Even if you are not interested in a career in the culinary field there are still great benefits to learning to cook. And besides, its fun! Cooking for Your Self Spend some time in the kitchen learning valuable lessons about home economics and making delicious food. The program will culminate with participants preparing a complete meal. Topics include: Meal Planning and Budgets Shopping lists and shopping skills Making soups, salads and main dishes Weeks: 6 Fee: $50.00 12-14 April 4 to May 9 Tuesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm 8 15-18 April 4 to May 9 Tuesday 6:30pm to 8:00pm 8 7

Baking 101 Baking requires a different skill set than cooking. In this program, youth will learn how to bake homemade bread, pies and pastries. Participants will learn: How to properly measure ingredients Different types of homemade breads A basic cookie dough that can be adapted How to make a quick and fool-proof pie pastry Weeks: 6 Fee: $40.00 12-14 May 23 June 27 Tuesdays 4:30pm to 6:00pm 8 15-18 May 23 June 27 Tuesdays 6:30pm to 8:00pm 8 Plant Based Nutrition This program will help the participants understand the importance of diet and nutrition in their lives. Through video presentations and discussion, research and perspectives are provided to emphasize why following a plant-based diet and lifestyle is optimal for health and how you can implement the proposed lifestyle immediately. Participants will be receive practical hands-on experience in how to prepare and enjoy a variety of tasty plant-based meals. Weeks: 6 Fee: $50.00 12-18 May 24 June 28 Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:00pm 8 8

Technology The world of technology has opened up many opportunities for youth. As one of the top 4 sectors leading job growth, technology is a good skill set for our youth to develop as these skills can be used in almost any job. Our technology program will help participants gain essential skills needed for today s modern digital economy. These skills will serve them well in understanding what opportunities are available for them in this exciting field. We will cover everything from programming to engineering, building things and servicing computers. Learn Coding By Making a Game in Unity Learn how to create video games using Unity 3D, a free-to-use game development tool that was used to develop such games as Pokemon Go and Candy Crush. We start super simple so you need no prior experience with Unity or coding! game. This course takes a project-by-project approach with each new project introducing new concepts. We start with a simple text based game that will get our feet wet with C# programming and progress through 2D games all the way to a 3D first person What am I going to get from this course? Learn C#, a powerful modern language. Develop a positive attitude to problem solving. Learn how object oriented programming works in practice. No previous knowledge of programming or game development is required. You just have to be motivated to work hard. Weeks: 12 Fee: $30.00 12-18 April 4 June 27 Tuesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm 6 9

Building a Raspberry PI Retro Arcade The 'Galactic Starcade' is a DIY retro arcade cabinet for two players. It is powered by the Raspberry Pi micro-computer and plays multiple types of retro games - primarily NES, SNES, Megadrive and arcade (MAME) games. Participants will learn how to setup the hardware, configure that RetroPi game system emulator, build the cabinet, and wire the buttons and joysticks. When we are finished we will have a complete arcade console that we can enjoy playing games on! Weeks: 6 Fee: $40.00 12-14 April 4 May 9 Tuesday 5:00pm to 6:00pm 4 15-18 April 4 May 9 Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pm 4 Building, Upgrading and Performance Tuning Your PC Everyone should have a basic understanding of how computers functions and what the basic specifications mean. Learning how to do a basic tune up to your system can revive an older computer so it will be useful for longer. In this program, participants will learn the following skills: Tuning the operating system Upgrading Hardware Decoding hardware specs How to create a high-performance PC for less Weeks: 6 Fee: $30.00 12-18 Apr 5 May 10 Wednesday 5:00pm 6:00pm 8 10

Trades Launch Pad s trade skills programs is expanding. We are excited to announce our new Trades Space that will be equipped with welding booths, cutter/grinders and space for small engine repairs Beyond the trade space we also will be providing programs in carpentry, electrical and basic car repairs in the upcoming months Small Engine Repair In this course we will learn how to diagnose why a small engine is not starting or running properly. We will then perform the appropriate repairs required to fix the malfunction. Once the small engine is working, we will learn about the importance of regular maintenance. Youth will learn about: Diagnosing problems Buying replacement parts Performing repairs and tuneups The importance of regular maintenance Weeks: 12 Fee: $40.00 12-18 April 6 June 22 Thursday 5:30pm to 6:30pm 4 11

Build A Soap Box Derby Car for Sights and Sounds The Sights and Sounds soap box derby is a fun event that Launch Pad would like to enter a car into. Get involved in this super fun project and help us create a winning racer! We are looking for youth who will be interested in: Designing the car Building the car Driving the car in the competition Weeks: 6 Fee: $30.00 12-18 June 1 July 6 Thursday 5:30pm to 6:30pm 4 Basic Car Maintenance Everyone who drives should know basic maintenance that they can perform to their vehicle. By taking care of our cars they will last longer, run better and cost less to maintain. Topics we will cover include: Different systems in a car Basic trouble diagnostics Checking fluid levels Small repairs replacing wiper blades, air filters, etc. Emergency Repairs changing a flat tire, etc. Weeks: 4 Fee: $30.00 12-14 May 4 May 25 Thursday 7:00pm 8:00pm 6 15-18 Apr 6 Apr 27 Thursday 7:00pm 8:00pm 6 12

Sewing Skills Come out and learn the basics of sewing. We will start with simple but stylish projects that will help youth learn basic skills and have fun at the same time. Participants will have the opportunity to learn skills such as: different types of fabrics preparing fabric threading sewing machine choosing a sewing machine needle sewing straight lines Weeks: 4 Fee: $30.00 12-18 May 2 May 23 Tuesday 5:00pm 6:00pm 3 Welding Our new welding space is under construction and is expected to be available for use in June. We will have 4 welding booths and 2 cutter/grinder stations. This course will introduce youth to welding skills and give them hands-on experience with different techniques and materials. Register now to ensure that you have a spot reserved for this exciting new opportunity Weeks: 4 Fee: $TBD 12-18 To Be Decided (June) Thursday 4:30pm 7:00pm 4 13

Personal Development Helping youth to become well-rounded individuals is a large part of Launch Pad s mission. If our young people are healthy and engaged in their communities then they will be able to live happy and successful lives. As young people grow up, they need opportunities to build the skills and knowledge required to become happy, independent young adults. Our Personal Development programs are intended to allow youth to explore and engage in a wide range of activities and learning that will foster the self-responsibility they need to follow their own paths to success. Martial Arts with Golden Tiger Learning basic self-defense techniques increases self-confidence in young people which has many benefits in all aspects of their lives. Participants will learn easy to use and easy to remember methods of protecting yourself in a wide range of situations. We will explore: Self-defense, Kickboxing, Sword Sparring, In-house martial arts at Golden Tiger Weeks: 4 Fee: $25.00 12-18 March 29 April 19 Wednesday 5:45pm-6:45pm 10 12-18 May 17 June 7 Wednesday 5:45pm-6:45pm 10 14

Yoga Yoga is a holistic practice and offers many health and wellness benefits including relaxation, flexibility, deep breathing, increasing muscle strength and tone, and improvements in athletic performance to name a few. This program will teach participants the basics of yoga and is inclusive to all abilities. Weeks: 6 Fee: $30.00 12 18 April 4 May 8 Tuesday 5:30pm 6:15pm 8 Summer Job Hunting It is that time of year again. Many local employers are looking for youth to help them through the summer. Join some of our excellent community organizations to explore: What jobs are available Job hunting techniques Handling job search anxiety Creating your own summer job Hiring is starting now so be sure to get involved! Weeks: 4 Fee: $0.00 15-18 March 22 Apr 6 Thursday 5:00pm 6:00pm 8 15

Your Money and Your Life - Financial Management for Youth When young people understand how to manage money, they are equipped with a skill that is key to making their dreams a reality -- and bringing reality to their dreams. To help youth achieve financial literacy, we will build the following skills: Facilitated by Holly from Meridian Credit Union. Tracking Your Spending Budgeting Goal Setting Weeks: 4 Fee: $20.00 12-18 May 4 May 25 Thursday 5:00pm 6:00pm 8 16

Arts and Culture Make A Short Film for Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival The 2017 Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival is taking place in June! Students enrolled in grades 7 through 12 are invited to submit short films of up to a maximum 10 minutes in length to be screened at the Galaxy Cinemas in Owen Sound as part of the Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival. The winning films in all 3 categories (junior, senior and people s choice) will be announced at the screening on June 14, 2017. Participation in this program will give youth the opportunity to work on a short film while learning about scripting, location selection, cameras and lighting and other film making skills Weeks: 7 Fee: $30.00 15-18 Mar 29 May 10 Wednesday 7:00pm 8:00pm 4 Sound Design for Film Come explore the strange world of sound design. Record bizarre instruments to create unique sound effects. Layer and play with recorded sound samples to build a distinct audio landscape. Team up with your fellow sound designers and budding filmmakers on a short film to be submitted to the Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival. Weeks: 5 Fee: $30.00 15-18 Mar 29 May 12 Fridays 5:00pm 6:00pm 4 17

Music Production 101 Write, record and produce a Launch Pad Mixtape. The participants production team will use a combination of live instruments and computer software to learn the basics of music production in a hands-on style. The finished product will be released via SoundCloud (free for users to stream or download). Weeks: 6 Fee: $30.00 15-18 May 26 June 29 Fridays 5:00pm 6:00pm 4 Bob Ross Painting Nights Join us for a social night of painting, snacks and hanging out. We will view some Bob Ross videos to learn different techniques while we create some beautiful artwork. Then we will enjoy some drinks and snacks while we complete our masterpieces and chat. This is a great opportunity for youth of all skill levels to learn this enjoyable past time while creating lovely artwork Weeks: 4 Fee: $25.00 12-14 Apr 7 May 5 Fridays 5:00pm 6:00pm 5 15-18 May 12 June 2 Fridays 6:00pm 7:30pm 5 18

Launch Pad Youth Activity and Technology Centre 612 10 th St., Hanover, ON N4N 1R9 Phone: 519.506.6300 Email: launchpad@yatc.ca