Category: Community

SC4 to offer a number of arts and athletics summer camps starting in June 

St. Clair County Community College will host a variety of athletics and arts camps this summer for youth in grades 4 through 12.

All athletic camps take place in the SC4 Fieldhouse, except for softball camps at North River Road Park and baseball camps at Sanborn Park. Camps are led by SC4 coaches and student-athletes. To find more information and register for SC4 athletic camps, visit sc4.edu/camps, email athletics@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5670.

Arts camps are organized by the Riverbank Theatre and take place in SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre. To find more information and register for summer arts camps at SC4, visit riverbanktheatre.com/rpaa-summer-2019.

“These camps provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from collegiate coaches, athletes and experts,” said SC4 Athletic Director Dale Vos. “We are thrilled to offer these experiences and look forward to welcoming youths to camp this summer.”

Individual camps

Wrestling One-Day Clinic (for boys and girls)
June 24, 9 to 11 a.m., Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
Limit: 40 campers
Price: $65

Softball Camp (for girls)
June 24-26 (rain date June 27), 9 a.m. to noon
Limit: 40 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by June 14)

Volleyball Camp – Beginner/Intermediate (for girls)
July 8-10, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Limit: 60 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by June 28)

Volleyball Camp – Advanced (for girls)
July 8-10, 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Limit: 60 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by June 28)

Basketball Shooting Camp (for boys and girls)
July 8-11, 5 to 8 p.m.
Limit: 50 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by June 28)

Volleyball Clinic – Hitters and Setters (for girls)
July 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Limit: 60 campers
Price: $70 ($60 if received by June 28)

Basketball Camp (for boys)
July 15-18, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Limit: 50 campers
Price: $125 ($115 if received by July 5)

Baseball Camp (for boys)
July 22-24 (rain date July 25), 5 to 8 p.m.
Limit: 50 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by July 12)

Basketball Camp (for girls)
July 22-25, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Limit: 50 campers
Price: $125 ($115 if received by July 12)

Cross Country Camp (for boys and girls)
July 23-25, 9 a.m. to Noon
Limit: 30 campers
Price: $115 ($105 if received by July 12)

Team camps

High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team Camp
June 14-16
Eight games guaranteed. Tournament with teams split by division/level. Minimum two officials, at least one MHSAA-certified for all games. On-site athletic trainer. Housing and meal options. Games held in the SC4 Fieldhouse.
Price: $495 per team

High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team Camp
June 21-23
Eight games guaranteed. Tournament with teams split by division/level. Minimum two officials, at least one MHSAA-certified for all games. Onsite athletic trainer. Housing and meal options. Games held in the SC4 Fieldhouse.
Price: $495 per team

Arts camps

Elementary and Middle School Performing Arts Camp
Students will participate in fun and exciting vocal, dance and acting workshops, as well as audition and rehearse for the live musical performance of “Rock Around the ‘50s!” that they will perform in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre at the conclusion of the week.

SC4 Port Huron Session: July 15-20
Limit: 25 students
Price: $150

Theatre Tech Camp
Grades 6-12

Calling all future theater “techies!” If you have an interest in learning what goes on behind the scenes of a production, this is your chance. This camp is in coordination with the Middle school “Rock Around the ‘50s” camps and is designed to teach you all of the fundamentals of technical theater, including stage management, lighting, sound and artistic design.

SC4 Port Huron session: July 15-20
Limit: six students
Price: $150

SC4 celebrates 61st edition of Michigan’s longest-running, student-led literary arts magazine

Students in St. Clair County Community College’s arts programs recently were recognized for their role in publishing the 61st edition of “Patterns” magazine, Michigan’s oldest literary and arts publication aimed at showcasing student talent and works of art.

Patterns-61“Patterns” is completely designed, proofed and published by SC4 students. Deonna Camastra, Noah Muxlow and Hannah Wallace led the publication’s design team, while faculty members Sarah Flatter, Jim Frank and Gary Schmitz provided direction and support to students.

“Patterns is an opportunity to celebrate being creative and to recognize the unique talents of our next generation of artists,” said Flatter, professor of fine arts at the college. “We congratulate all of those who contributed to the 61st edition of Patterns and honor their success while at SC4.”

Several students from across the region received awards and recognition during a special ceremony and reception on April 25 in the college’s Fine Arts Theatre.

2019 “Patterns” award winners:

Special honors

Patrick Bourke Award

  • Noah Muxlow, Port Huron

Eleanor Mathews Award

  • Mackenzie Hiller, Avoca
  • Karla Warshefski, Lakeport

Essays

  • First place (Kathy Nickerson Award) — Mackenzie Hiller of Avoca for “The Daughter of Mediocrity”
  • Second place — Devin Bergman of Kimball for “That Didn’t Take Long”
  • Third place — Mackenzie Hiller of Avoca for “The 30-Year Cycle”

Short stories

  • First place (Richard Colwell Award) — Lauren VanEenoo of Croswell for “A Calm Winter’s Day”
  • Second Place — Mackenzie Hiller of Avoca for “To be Normal”
  • Third Place — Karla Warshefski of Lakeport for “Rise and Fall”

Visual arts

  • First place — Brian Wells of Port Huron for “This is Sparta!”
  • Second place — Sabrina Mason of Clyde for “Mind Over Matter”
  • Third place — Everett Klimovich of Smiths Creek for “It’s Only a Game”

Poetry

  • First place (Blanche Redman Award) — Clea Stevens of Port Huron for “December Morning”
  • Second place — Karla Warshefski of Lakeport for “Saying Goodbye to Mary Jane”
  • Third place — Rilee Meyers of Goodells for “Otherworldly”

Literary selections of merit

  • Breanna Sylvia of Port Huron for “Four Years” and “Familiarity”
  • Rilee Meyers of Goodells for “The Monster in my Bed”
  • Kayla Plenda of Yale for “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Shoe”
  • Sydney Griffor of St. Clair for “The One”

Visual arts selections of merit

  • Sabrina Mason of Clyde for “Remington,” “Mark” and “Tripp”
  • Elijah Ceplecha of Harbor Beach for “Inner Fire” and “Dream Realm”
  • Joella Killion of Clyde for “1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA”
  • Amethyst Stevens of Fort Gratiot for “Glitched Reality”
  • Jordan Martin-Nichols of Fort Gratiot for “Speak of the Devil”
  • Barbara Rickerman of St. Clair Township for “Pieces”
  • Courtney Angebrandt of Peck for “Stardust Petals” and “Various With White”
  • Emma Thurman of Kimball for “A Gift for my Love” and “Boredom”
  • Ryan Mikolowski of Kimball for “Fun Glasses”
  • Hannah Wallace of Port Huron for “Perspective”
  • Elise Edie of Port Huron for “Spiraling”
  • Spencer Malburg of Capac for “Reverie”

SC4 HESI Prep Workshop available to help prepare potential nursing and radiologic technology students

St. Clair County Community College will host a Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Prep Workshop from noon to 4 p.m. on May 10, 17 and 24 in the college’s library to help those interested in SC4’s nursing and radiologic technology programs successfully pass the HESI test, a requirement for program applications.

Workshop attendees will study with professional tutors and learn test-taking tips, study strategies, subject information and question samples.

Those interested in attending can register for the workshop online, using “HESI” in the course name search box or contact the SC4 Achievement Center with questions at 810-989-5759 or ac@sc4.edu. The course fee is $50.

Growing program for work skills finds a new home on SC4 campus

A 4-year-old program that helps qualifying young adults in St. Clair County with an identified disability develop independence and work skills is undergoing a transition of its own. A program through the St. Clair County RESA called Next STEP is replacing the Transition Program, formerly operated by the Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County.

Next STEP (Student Transition Experience Program) will move to classrooms located on the campus of St. Clair County Community College, said Deana Tuczek, RESA’s Director of Special Education. “We’re dedicated to giving these students the skills they need to be productive members of our community. Next STEP will focus on developing employability, community involvement and independent living skills,” Tuczek added.

The Transition Program had been at RESA’s TEC building through a contract with the Virtual Learning Academy of St. Clair County, a public school academy authorized by the RESA. Next STEP will be directly operated by the RESA, as authorized by its action at the April 15 Board of Education meeting. The VLA board also has authorized the move.

“We’re excited about this new direction for the program,” said RESA Superintendent Dr. Kevin Miller. “These are terrific young people! Our partnership with SC4 will benefit them in many ways.”

The original program started with nine students enrolled. Scott Ceglarek, RESA transition coordinator, works directly with the program. He said the program expects to enroll around 30 students when classes resume this fall at SC4. These individuals, aged 18-26,have attended area high schools for at least four years, but have not earned a diploma.

The partnership with the community college offers Next STEP students more opportunities than can be created at a typical high school program. Next STEP students will be blended within the campus environment to emphasize employment skills, interact with their age appropriate peers, access public transportation, and experience a broader environment, Tuczek said.

“Our collaborative partnership with RESA has grown extensively over the past few years thanks to our complementary visions aimed at supporting students and helping our communities thrive,” said SC4 President Dr. Deborah Snyder. “We are pleased to offer classroom space for this invaluable work skills program and look forward to welcoming Next STEP students to campus.”

Next STEP will occupy two rooms at the college. One will be a training room for developing work skills, while the other room will more resemble a traditional classroom. Students spend 30 hours a week in the program. In addition, as students develop their work skills, they are able to spend half of their scheduled time off campus in a variety of unpaid internships with a number of local employers.

Students receive training tailored to the individual, Ceglarek said, based upon their abilities, interests and skills. Every student learns and progresses in a wide range of essential skills that can include independent living, soft skills valuable in the workplace, skills specific to a particular type of work, and accessing community activities and navigating public transportation.

The goal of Next STEP is to build the skills to assist these young adults to live as independently as possible and to develop the skills needed to enter the workforce in those positions that so many of our local employers need, Tuczek said.

Transition programs are required for qualifying students between the ages of 18-26 and are supported with state funds. The ability to have this specialized program hosted on a college campus is unique among those in the state. Next STEP staff will provide teaching in the classrooms, but the lessons learned in the community will be unparalleled, Tuczek said.