Lifelong Learning Course Schedule
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Online and Blended Courses through Partnerships
Through the HCC Business Institute, we offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
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Highland has partnered with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S) to offer face-to-face/online/blended courses designed for fitness professionals interested in enhancing their skills, meeting continuing education requirements for recertification, earning new nationally-recognized certifications, and gaining the business acumen to either take a management role or pursue entrepreneurship opportunities within the fitness industry.
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Spring 2019 Classes in a searchable table
| Category | Course Title | Course ID (CRN) | Location | Reg. Deadline | Date(s) | Day | Time | Course Fee | Instructor | What is this course about? |
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| Adventure | Pennsylvania Amish Lands Excursion for Individual | 1171 | Highland Community College Parking Lot B | 4/1/19 | July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 | Su, M, T, W, Th | TBD | $838 | Gullett | Join us on a trip to Lancaster PA to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Amish Countryside on this 5 day, 4 night adventure. This trip is planned and offered by Adventure Safari Network, in conjunction with Highland Community College Lifelong Learning. Highlights of the trip include: visit University of Notre Dame, dinner at Lancaster County’s largest smorgasbord “Shady Maple", guided tour of the Amish Countryside, live performance of the musical stage adventure “Jesus” at “Sight and Sound’s Millennium Theatre”, visits to country stores, a miniature horse farm, and Kitchen Kettle Village. Plus plenty of time for individual shopping and dining. |
| Adventure | Pennsylvania Amish Lands Excursion for 2 | 1172 | Highland Community College Parking Lot B | 4/1/19 | July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 | Su, M, T, W, Th | TBD | $1318 | Gullett | Join us on a trip to Lancaster PA to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the Amish Countryside on this 5 day, 4 night adventure. This trip is planned and offered by Adventure Safari Network, in conjunction with Highland Community College Lifelong Learning. Highlights of the trip include: visit University of Notre Dame, dinner at Lancaster County’s largest smorgasbord “Shady Maple", guided tour of the Amish Countryside, live performance of the musical stage adventure “Jesus” at “Sight and Sound’s Millennium Theatre”, visits to country stores, a miniature horse farm, and Kitchen Kettle Village. Plus plenty of time for individual shopping and dining. |
| Creative Arts | Beginning Watercolor Workshop | 6825 | 1727 Church Street, Freeport, IL | 4/17/19 | Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 | W | 6:30-8:30 PM | $140 | Goodspeed | Join local artist Roger Goodspeed in this Beginning Watercolor Workshop. Learn basic beginning watercolor painting skills; develop artistic talents in watercolor media, in a variety of styles. |
| Creative Arts | Wire Wrapped Pendant | 6854 | H-127 | 5/1/19 | May 8 | W | 6:00-9:00 PM | $25 | Dawson | Make a wire-wrapped pendant, ready to hang on your favorite necklace. Techniques will be taught using just hand tools and wire. Ready-to-wrap pendants available to select the night of class for $3-$5, or bring your own stone. Please bring own hand tools: round and flat-nose pliers both smooth-faced, and wire cutters. Some tools may be available for use. |
| Culinary Arts | The Art of the Grill | 1199 | Pretzel City Kitchens, Freeport | 6/4/19 | Jun. 11 | T | 2:30-5:30 PM | $55 | Staver | Its time to get outside and grill with confidence. Learn techniques, tools and recipes for your best outdoor barbecue. Please bring containers to take food home in. |
| Culinary Arts | Wow Appetizers | 6900 | St. John's UCC, Freeport | 4/15/19 | Apr. 22 | M | 5:30-8:30 PM | $45 | Staver | Best parties start with memorable appetizers. This course will help you create appetizers that are delicious and elevate your get-together to a new level of fun. Learn new methods, try different ingredients, get ideas and have fun! Please bring containers to take food home in. |
| Culinary Arts | Mastering Italian Cuisine | 6902 | St. John's UCC, Freeport | 4/22/19 | Apr. 29 | M | 5:30-8:30 PM | $45 | Staver | Learn classic Italian recipes and regional favorites. Even if you have taken the class before, please take again. No recipes repeated. Please bring containers to take food home in. |
| Culinary Arts | Cajun Cooking | 6904 | St. John's UCC, Freeport | 4/23/19 | Apr. 30 | T | 5:30-8:30 PM | $45 | Staver | Cajun cuisine is a melting pot of cultures including Chinese, Indian, Native American, Italian, French, and African foods. Gumbo and jambalaya are classic examples, and rice is often featured. Please bring containers to take food home in. |
| Fitness | Beginner Tai Chi | 6814 | Freeport YMCA Lobby Room | 4/19/19 | Apr. 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | F | 9:00-10:00 AM | $48 | Natanel | Studies have shown Tai Chi has many health benefits for all ages, including seniors. Benefits include better balance, improved joint flexibility, increased muscle strength, and lowered blood pressure. In this class you will learn the Tai Chi form bit-by-bit--each week learning one or two new "moves". Learn in a safe, nonjudgmental space. |
| Fitness | Walk and Stretch - Spring 2 2019 | 7155 | Mt. Morris Senior Center | 4/5/19 | Apr. 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, May 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 29, 31, June 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21 | M, W, F | 9:00-10:00 AM | $38 | Heid | Join this class for a light aerobic activity that conditions your heart while you improve your flexibility and increase your energy levels. For all ages. |
| Fitness | Walk and Stretch - Summer 1 2019 | 1274 | Mt. Morris Senior Center | 6/17/19 | Jun. 24, 26, 28, July 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31, Aug. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 30 | M, W, F | 9:00-10:00 AM | $38 | Heid | Join this class for a light aerobic activity that conditions your heart while you improve your flexibility and increase your energy levels. For all ages. |
| Fitness | Chair Yoga-Spring 2 | 7156 | CTE Academy, Elizabeth, IL | 4/24/19 | May 1, 8, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 | W | 3:00-4:00 PM-May 1, 8, 22 12:45-1:45 PM-May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 | $56 | VanHamme | Yoga is for everyone - and helps with stress, fatigue, pain; improving joint lubrication and balance. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while maintaining balance and stability through Chair Yoga! |
| Health and Wellness | Reiki II | 6890 | H-127 | 4/27/19 | 4-May-11 | S | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | $109 | Schmoldt | The second-level training for Reiki I practitioners, this course will provide a deeper understanding of how Reiki has been used to aid the body in supporting itself. Learn the ancient Sanskrit symbols that amplify the use of White Light Energy, and how to send a treatment long-distance. Practitioners will receive attunements. |
| History and Culture | Assassination of President Lincoln | 1173 | H-210A | 5/15/19 | 22-May | W | 6:00-8:00 PM | $29 | Peterson | Study the assassination of President Lincoln, including a look at US culture in 1865, and brief biographies of Abraham Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth. Learn the details leading up to the evening of April 14, 1865 at Fords Theatre, the capture of Booth and accomplices, and Lincolns funeral procession. Fords Theatre and the gravesite of Lincoln, today, are also discussed. |
| History and Culture | Spanish Movie Night-Apr. 18, Camila (Argentina), adult | 6810 | H-210A | 4/11/19 | Apr. 18 | Th | 5:30-8:30 PM | $5 | Szterensus | A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work. There will be a brief introduction before the showing and a discussion afterwards. Movies are in Spanish with English subtitles. |
| History and Culture | Spanish Movie Night-Apr. 18, Camila (Argentina), student | 6811 | H-210A | 4/11/19 | Apr. 18 | Th | 5:30-8:30 PM | $2 | Szterensus | A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work. There will be a brief introduction before the showing and a discussion afterwards. Movies are in Spanish with English subtitles. |
| History and Culture | The Church in Hitler's Germany (1931-1945) | 6831 | Stephenson County Senior Resource Center | 4/10/19 | Apr. 17 | W | 1:00-3:30 PM | $29 | Peterson | Study the Protestant and Catholic Church during and after the rise of Adolph Hitler to power, from 1931 to 1945. What tactics were used by the Nazis to reduce the impact of the Church on Germany? Look at the History of Nationalism in Germany, the position of the church in Germany before (including the Great War) and during the Weimar Republic. |
| History and Culture | The History of the Civilian Conservation Corps (1933-1942) | 6832 | Stephenson County Senior Resource Center | 5/1/19 | 8-May | W | 1:00-3:00 PM | $29 | Peterson | What were the beginnings of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and why so important in FDRs New Deal? What impact did the CCC have on young men and their families? Learn the needs met by the CCC for the National and State Parks. Youll learn about organization and regulations, and personal stories as well. |
| History and Culture | Assassination of President Kennedy | 6857 | H-210A | 5/8/19 | 15-May | W | 6:00-8:00 PM | $29 | Peterson | Study the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. What was US culture in 1963? Learn about JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald and what happened November 22, 1963 at the Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. Hear about the capture and fate of Oswald, and the hospitalization and funeral of JFK. The Dealey Plaza and the gravesite of JFK, today, are also explored. |
| History and Culture | Traveler's Spanish - How to Communicate While Traveling in Spanish-Speaking Countries | 6872 | H-208 | 4/24/19 | 1-May | W | 5:30-8:30 PM | $20 | Rodriguez | Learn tips and ideas for communicating while traveling in a Spanish-Speaking country. Learn the key phrases you need to know; how to read the environment; how to engage others. You may not be fluent in Spanish, but you can communicate and enjoy the culture. |
| Hobbies | Metal Detecting | 6823 | Stephenson County Historical Museum, 1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport, IL | 4/29/19 | 6-May | M | 4:30-6:30 PM | $26 | Anderson | Are you curious about metal detecting? Or, do you have a metal detector, but aren't sure how to use it? This workshop will help you dig for your first targets before you know it. You'll learn functions of the detector, accessories, finding the best hunting spots, and metal detecting etiquette. If you have a metal detector, bring it to class. If you don't, you'll have a chance to swing one of the instructor's detectors to locate and dig a target. In the event of inclement weather, class will be held indoors. |
| Hobbies | Bridge III The Play of the Hand | 1243 | Freeport Public Library, Meeting Room A | 6/3/19 | Jun. 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5 | M | 2:00-4:30 PM | $25 | Clemmons | A continuation of learning Bridge basics. The class will cover bidding conventions and responses. BRING A PARTNER. If there is enough interest, supervised play will be possible. |
| Hobbies | Fishing to Catch Fish | 6882 | Apple Canyon Lake Property Owners Club | 4/30/19 | 7-May | T | 6:00-8:00 PM | $15 | Hood | Want to know more about fishing? In two hours learn the basics of equipment, bait, location, and how to catch more fish! |
| Personal Finance | Tips for Writing Simple Wills, Powers of Attorney for Health Care or Property | 6871 | H-208 | 4/17/19 | Apr. 24 | W | 6:00-8:00 PM | $20 | Rodriguez | Do you know how to write a simple will or a health care or property power of attorney? Learn about these important documents and what is necessary to get your affairs, or the affairs of someone you love, in order. (Insightful information; does not take the place of legal counsel.) |
| Tech and Computing | Tips and Tricks for Word | 6912 | Galena Public Library | 4/30/19 | 7-May | T | 1:00-3:30 PM | $39 | Staff | Learn to create documents and format letters. Unleash this powerful word processor! |
| Tech and Computing | Excel - Everyday Spreadsheets | 6921 | T-159 | 4/18/19 | Apr. 25, May 2, 9 | Th | 6:30-8:00 PM | $59 | Ibalio | Excel spreadsheets can help organize your daily life. Learn how to organize your life using the rows and cells of spreadsheets! |
| Tech and Computing | Windows 10 | 6922 | T-159 | 4/23/19 | Apr. 30, May 7 | T | 6:30-8:00 PM | $43 | Ibalio | Windows 10 has many built-in features such as BitLocker, Windows Defender Antivirus, the ability to access all your files, folders and apps from anywhere on any device with remote desktop, Windows Ink, Paint 3D and more! You may bring your Windows 10 laptop to class and immediately apply what you are learning. |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Minecraft(R) Designers - ages 8-14 | 1191 | T-159 | 6/10/19 | June 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | If you love the game Minecraft, and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, how to build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3D modeling software. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Make Your First 3D Video Game - ages 8-14 | 1192 | T-159 | 6/17/19 | June 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Python Programmers - ages 8-14 | 1193 | T-159 | 7/1/19 | July 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | Want to learn the world's fastest growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Minecraft(R) Modders 0 ages 8-14 | 1194 | T-159 | 7/8/19 | July 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | App.IO Make Your First Multiplayer App - ages 8-14 | 1195 | T-159 | 7/15/19 | July 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | The hottest new Apps are IO apps! If your child likes to play Agar.io or Slither.io they will love this class! Become the creator of the next viral web app! In this class, explore the most popular .IO apps, design your own multiplayer experience and learn how to code your own app. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone to take the class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite(R) Style Video Game - ages 8-14 | 1196 | T-159 | 7/22/19 | July 29, 30, 31, Aug 1, 2 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 | $150 | Staff | Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Roblox(R) Makers - ages 8-14 | 1197 | T-159 | 7/29/19 | Aug 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 | $150 | Staff | Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 8-14 |
| Creative Tech Camp for Kids | Make Your First 3D Video Game - ages 8-14 | 1198 | T-159 | 8/5/19 | Aug 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 | M-F | 8:30-11:30 AM | $150 | Staff | In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 8-14 |
| Theatre for Kids | Comedy Improvisation and Auditioning Skills - Middle School | 1232 | F-035 | 6/1/19 | June 22 | Sa | 10:00-12:00 PM | $14 | Early | Explore the world of Comedy Improv by playing fun and active Improv games geared to help you gain confidence and learn to think on your feet. Develop your auditioning skills and confidence speaking in public with activities and tips for successful theatre auditions. The camp will be broken up to include both Comedy Improv and Auditioning Skills along with a fifteen minute break. Ages 10-13 |
| Theatre for Kids | Comedy Improvisation and Auditioning Techniques - High School | 1231 | F-035 | 6/1/19 | June 29 | Sa | 10:00-2:00 PM | $19 | Early | Spend four hours (with breaks and lunch break) exploring the world of Comedy Improv by playing fun and active Improv exercises geared to help you gain confidence and learn to think on your feet. Develop your auditioning skills and confidence speaking in public with activities and tips for successful auditions. There will also be a session on acting resumes and other special acting tips. The camp will be broken up to include both Improv and Audition Techniques along with a question and answer session. Bring a sack lunch. Water will be provided. Ages 14-18 |
