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June 24, 2016
NPC HOSTS KIDS COLLEGE
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) hosted the annual Kid’s College summer camp this week. Students in grades six through eight participated in six different classes.
The Up-Up and Away – Drone Education 101 class taught the basics of flying drones using drone models provided in part by the
NPC Innovative Technologies Center (ITC). ITC Director, William Polk led the class
which culminated in a drone demonstration by ArkUAV of Little Rock Friday. Pictured left, ITC Director, William Polk with ArkUAV CEO, Brad Fausett.
Other classes included the Gigawatt or Jigawatt class, which allowed students to learn about the automotive electrical system and complete basic wire repairs. Students were introduced to the automotive shop and diagnostic tools.
The So, You Think You Want to Learn to Sing class shared beginning techniques for becoming a better singer. Students practiced songs and performed in a grand finale Friday in the gym.
Ms. Eve’s Junior Cooking Academy class provided students with hands on experience in the hospitality kitchen. Students
learned basic kitchen rules for measuring, sanitizing and recipes. Pictured right, Eve Baum, Hospitality and Tourism Program Director demonstrating how
to make chocolate truffles to Kid’s College participants.
No Speaking, Please was an American Sign Language class. Students were introduced to basic sign language through games and activities.
Camp Save-a-Life, provided by the NPC EMT program, taught infant and child CPR, fire safety, and simple wound treatment using EMT mannequins and medical equipment.
Academic advisor, Kay Foshee coordinated the week’s activities. She said, “I look forward to this week every year. We are always impressed by the incredible young people we meet. The students this year were no exception. They are well behaved, interested in learning and experiencing new things and engaged in the activities. We couldn’t have asked for a better result.”
