Non-Credit Courses

Spring 2013 Non-Credit Courses
There are still classes going on this spring. For the online list of Non-Credit courses and their locations, Click Here.
Click for a PDF or online Issuu copy of the Non-Credit course book.
For the Non-Credit registration form, Click Here.

For Summer 2013 courses, click here.

GED and ESL Courses

GED Prep
Mondays-Fridays, May 13 – June 14, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
CFA 095-03    10314
$175
Instructor: Thomas Kaiser
This class features an applied curriculum designed to significantly improve success rates on the GED exam. Emphasis will be placed on building your basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Workbook fees additional. Students must be 17 years of age or older. To register, click here.

SCCC is now offering GED Prep and English as a Second Language courses in Albany! Students can enroll in our GED Prep courses given at 175 Central Avenue in Albany, N.Y. Check out our new Albany schedule!!

GED Prep
Mondays-Fridays, May 13 – June 14, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CFA 095-06    11034
$175
Instructor: Kathryn Fernandez
This class features an applied curriculum designed to significantly improve success rates on the GED exam. Emphasis will be placed on building your basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Workbook fees additional. Students must be 17 years of age or older. To register, click here.

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For additional information, please contact the Office of Workforce Development at (518) 381-1315.

 

Summer 2013 Non-Credit Courses

Summer 2013 Non-Credit Courses
For the online list of Non-Credit courses and their locations, Click Here.
For the Non-Credit registration form, Click Here.
Click for a printable PDF or an online Issuu copy of the Non-Credit course book.

Archaeology Courses   Children and Teen Courses   Computer Courses   
Culinary Courses   Fitness Courses    ESL and GED Courses   Music CoursesPersonal Enrichment   Professional Development 

 

Archaeology Courses

Archaeological Research
June 1 – August 31, By Appointment
CFN 737-51    60367
$25
Instructors: Dr. Ron Kingsley and Louise Basa
This mandatory course is only open to the students of the Community Archaeology Program who wish to volunteer at different archaeological sites in Schenectady County. Students will conduct research activities in the field and in laboratory settings. Students will participate in structured/supervised research, lab and field experiences. To register, click here.

Hands-on Archaeology for Adults
Friday-Saturday, July 12-20, 9 am-3 pm
CFN 239-01    60395
$125
Instructor: Louise Basa
Archaeology is more than digging. Students in this course will explore all aspects of archaeology: planning, excavation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of results through class presentations and hands on activities under the supervision of SCCC’s Community Archaeology Program instructor(s). Activities include document study, field survey, digging techniques, artifact identification and other lab analyses. Course options will include fieldtrips and research at local sites within the Stockade and the Capital District. Opportunities for continued involvement in any or all aspects of archaeology will be presented. The course includes an optional field trip on July 17 to an archaeological excavation (weather permitting) and guided tours of the exhibits and behind-the-scenes archaeology facilities at the Iroquois Indian Museum, Howe’s Cave, N.Y.
To register, click here.

Archaeology for Kids
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 9 am-1 pm
CFN 419-01    60559
$125
Instructors: Louise Basa and Colette Lemon
How do archaeologists know what life was like for Native Americans in NYS when caribou and mastodons roamed the land? Did you know there was a Dutch settlement in Schenectady’s Stockade area during the 1600s? Students, ages 9-13, will discover how archaeologists explore these and other questions about people and their lives through fun, above ground activities that will include using survey equipment; deciphering (or decoding) historic maps and colonial handwriting on documents; identifying mystery objects; learning about how sites are found, excavated and dated; and playing colonial games. Students are asked to bring a lunch and water bottle. To register, click here.

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Children and Teen Courses

Kickboxing for Kids
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 11 am-12 pm
CFN 947-01    60561
$125
Instructor: Gina Guetti
Students (ages 6-12) will learn the punching, kicking, elbow and knee techniques used in kickboxing. Students will also learn to use various types of equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, double-end and makiwara bags. Classes are fun, fast-paced and interactive. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. This course will be held at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing. To register, click here.

Boxing for Kids
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 10-11 am
CFN 948-01    60562
$125
Instructor: Gina Guetti
Students (ages 6-12) will learn the basic punches and footwork used in boxing. Students will learn to use various types of boxing equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags and double-end bags. The classes are fun, fast-paced and interactive. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. This course will be held at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing. To register, click here.

Musical Theater Workshop for Children
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, June 17-July 26, 4:30-6:30 pm
Final production is Friday, July 26
CFN 599-51    60315
$295
Instructor: Christina Pickreign
Concentration will be on basic techniques of acting, stage presence, proper singing techniques and vocal independence, and understanding of the theater. The session will end with a performance of a musical the play Suessical Jr. presented by the class. Students must be between 9-14 years of age.
To register, click here.

Piano Lessons for Kids
June 24-August 3, By Appointment
CFN 597-51    60549
$200
Instructor: Rebecca Benjamin
This course, designed especially for the beginner, ages 6-17, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons.
To register, click here.

Voice Lessons for Kids
June 24-August 3, By Appointment
CFN 619-51    60550
$200
Instructor: Rebecca Benjamin
Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-17 years of age. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons. To register, click here.

Playwriting for Teens
Tuesdays, June 25-July 30, 2:30-5 pm
CFN 952-51    60564
$150
Instructor: Kit Goldstein-Grant
This course will cover the fundamentals of playwriting for students ages 13-18 years. It will use exercises and work shopping to help students begin transforming their original ideas into plays. Students will work outside of class to complete outlines and scenes that will be read and discussed in class. To register, click here.

Write Your Own Musical
Saturdays, June 29-July 27, 9 am-2 pm
CFN 951-01    60563
$250
Instructors: Kit Goldstein-Grant and Rebecca Benjamin
Learn to write a short musical with playwright/composer/lyricist Kit Goldstein-Grant and music educator/pianist Rebecca Benjamin. Students, ages 7-12, will learn the basics of lyric writing, song form, and what goes into making a memorable melody. Together, the group will come up with a fun story and work together to write the songs to go with it! On the final day, students will perform a staged reading of their work for parents and friends. Students should bring a notebook, pencil and a bagged lunch. To register, click here.

Intro to the Theater for Kids
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 10 am-12 pm
CFN 369-01    60552
$105
Instructor: Christina Pickreign
Students (ages 5-9) will be introduced to the theater. Concentration will be on basic techniques of acting, stage presence, and understanding of the theater. The session will end with a performance of a play presented by the class.
To register, click here.

Art Exploration for Children
Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm
CFN 922-01    60555
$150
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 9 am-12 pm
CFN 922-02    60558
$150
Instructor: Sue Smith
In this class, students (ages 6-11) will have the opportunity to explore different art mediums. They will produce perspective drawings, experiment with print making and zentables, explore string art, create texture prints, work with screen painting, learn about tissue art and much more. Students are asked to bring a smock or wear clothing suitable to artwork, wear closed toed shoes and bring a snack and water bottle to class. To register, click here.

Creative Writing for Teens
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 10 am-12 pm
CFN 254-01    60551
$100
Instructor: Marion E. Altieri
You’re a teenager, and you have a way with words. You spend a big chunk of every day texting, writing on FB—and you tweet. But when you put down your smartphone, the world of writing is different. No texting abbreviations in the house—but by the end of the week of Creative Writing for Teens, you’ll have a better handle on what your teachers—and colleges—expect from you as a writer and thinker. You don’t have to give up creativity in order to write well—in fact, you’ll discover that the world of correct written expression is more fun than you thought!
To register, click here.

Professional Baking and Cooking for Kids
Monday-Thursday, July 8-11, 9 am-2:30 pm
CFE 341-01    60335
$425
Instructor: Chef Gail Sokol
Join Chef Gail Sokol on a baking and cooking extravaganza focusing on measurement, correct sanitation, and mixing methods. Young chefs (ages 10-13) will learn to make such delicacies as easy beef stew, chicken and black bean taco salad with lime vinaigrette, cheddar spinach strata, turkey and olive empanadas, cinnamon rolls, cheese animal crackers, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and double chocolate chunk blondies. Young chefs are asked to bring an apron, closed toed shoes, a water bottle and a bagged lunch. Students will take home everything they make. To register, click here.

Drivers’ Education
Monday-Friday, July 1-August 15, 10:30 am-12 pm
No class July 4-5
CFN 233-51    60366
$450
Instructor: In-class: Brian Larson; In-car: Bell's Driving School
The NYS Drivers’ Education Program provides 24 hours of classroom time, 6 hours of actual driving experience and 18 hours of in-car observation. Students must be at least 16 years of age and must have a valid NYS Learners’ permit or a NYS Driver’s License. Students must attend all scheduled classes in order to successfully complete the course and be eligible to receive the MV285 certificate (the Blue Card). Students who complete this course will be eligible for the “Class D” driver’s license when they are 17. Students will attend every other day for 3 hours beginning on July 2. Driving times will be scheduled individually with the students. To register, click here.

Professional Baking and Cooking for Kids
Monday-Thursday, July 15-18, 9 am-2:30 pm
CFE 341-02    60319
$425
Instructor: Chef Gail Sokol
Join Chef Gail Sokol on a baking and cooking extravaganza focusing on measurement, correct sanitation, and mixing methods. Young chefs (ages 10-13) will learn to make such delicacies as turkey phyllo sticks with apricot dipping sauce, pizza, Asian sweet and sour chicken stir fry with brown rice and crispy wantons, cheddar puff pastry twists, braided berry cheese danish, double chocolate biscotti, garlic rosemary focaccia and chocolate peanut butter tart. Young chefs are asked to bring an apron, closed toed shoes, a water bottle and a bagged lunch. Students will take home everything they make. To register, click here.

Archaeology for Kids
Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 9 am-1 pm
CFN 419-01    60559
$125
Instructor: Louise Basa and Colette Lemon
How do archaeologists know what life was like for Native Americans in New York state when caribou and mastodons roamed the land? Did you know there was a Dutch settlement in Schenectady’s Stockade area during the 1600s? Students, ages 9-13, will discover how archaeologists explore these and other questions about people and their lives through fun, above ground activities that will include using survey equipment; deciphering (or decoding) historic maps and colonial handwriting on documents; identifying mystery objects; learning about how sites are found, excavated and dated; and playing colonial games. Students are asked to bring a lunch and water bottle. To register, click here.

Professional Baking and Cooking for Teens
Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 9 am-2:30 pm
CFE 354-01    60377
$425
Instructor: Chef Gail Sokol
Join Chef Gail Sokol on a baking and cooking extravaganza focusing on measurement, correct sanitation, and mixing methods. Young chefs (ages 14-17) will learn to make such delicacies as easy beef stew, sun-dried tomato and mozzarella pasta salad, spanakopita triangles, chicken and black bean taco salad with lime vinaigrette, peach pie, cheddar puff pastry twists, chocolate malt cake and double chocolate chunk blondies. Young chefs are asked to bring an apron, closed toed shoes, a water bottle and a bagged lunch. Students will take home everything they make. To register, click here.

Can You Dig It?
Monday-Friday, July 15-19, 9 am-12 pm
CFN 907-01    60553
$150
Instructor: Sciensational Workshops for Kids, Inc.
Archaeology and paleontology seem like big words to kids but Sciensational Workshops for Kids makes them come alive. Each child (ages 6-11) will partake in a simulated fossil excavation, uncovering the different bones of a dinosaur. Each child will them assemble the bones to form a completed 3D dinosaur to be taken home. Students will learn to use geological time and fossil charts; make a plaster fossil replica of an ammonite, Tyrannosaurus Rex tooth or choose from other available molds; and get a chance to identify a 20-million-year old shark’s tooth. Students will also see other fossil replicas, work with a rock and mineral collection and see and hold a giant pumice rock specimen from Mt. St. Helen’s.
To register, click here.

CSI
Monday-Thursday, July 15-18, 12:45-4:30 pm
CFN 942-01    60556
$150
Instructor: Sciensational Workshops for Kids, Inc.
Students (ages 8-12) will become super science sleuths. They will have fun learning about forensics, crime scene investigations, and crime lab chemistry as they perform as many as 15 different experiments designed to show just how those tricky cases are solved. They will search for the evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. Students will: dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, test for blood type using simulated blood, examine hair and clothing fibers, practice chemistry to identify mystery substances and much more. Students will then use their skills to solve crimes of the century.
To register, click here.

Make It and Take It Home
Monday-Friday, July 22-26, 9 am-12 pm
CFN 909-01     60554
$150
Instructor: Sciensational Workshops for Kids, Inc.
In this hands-on, fun and exciting program, students (ages 6-11) will discover the amazing world of science. Students will make and take home a wide assortment of toys designed to teach science concepts in a hands-on way. Students will grow and take home a crystal tree, make an energy bead bracelet and watch the beads turn from white to a rainbow of colors, build a working electric motor and much more. Students will also make their own sharpie pen T-shirt and learn some cool chemistry. Students will make their own bubbling blobs, make silly putty and green flubber. Students are asked to bring a 100% cotton T-shirt. To register, click here.

Hovercraft – Design Your Own Vehicle
Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 12:45-4:30 pm
CFN 943-01    60557
$150
Instructor: Sciensational Workshops for Kids, Inc.
Students (ages 6-11) will learn about the laws of motion, energy, air pressure, friction, lift, speed and acceleration in this hands-on course as they design, build and take home three different vehicles. First, students will design and build their own air powered Hovercraft. They will also design and build a supercar powered by more than once source of energy. Students will get a chance to be creative and use a variety of materials as they create this dynamic vehicle. Lastly, students will also get to build an egg drop car, a gravity vehicle that can cushion a raw egg as the car holding the egg is dropped from a high height. To register, click here.

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SCCC is pleased to collaborate with the Museum of Innovation and Science (miSci) to offer these amazing hands-on children’s science classes.

All classes are held from
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at miSci
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.
Students must provide their own lunches, snacks and water bottle.
Price per class: $200

miSci’s Summer 2013 Hands-on Science Classes are presented by

June 24 – June 28
To register, click here.
60565 CFE 562-01 Little Scientist - Children (ages 5-7) will delve into the wide world of science.
60566 CFE 563-01 Crime Solvers - Children (ages 8-10) will investigate and solve crime scene mysteries.
60567 CFE 564-01 Earth, Moon and Stars – Children (ages 11-13) will discover space and all it holds.

July 8 – July 12
To register, click here.
60568 CFE 565-01 Discovering Dinosaurs – Children (ages 5-7) will uncover prehistoric animals of the past.
60569 CFE 566-01 Notion of Motion – Children (ages 8-10) will experiment with motion and miSci’s new exhibit.
60570 CFE 567-01 Explainers and Explorers – Children (ages 11-13) will discover the fun of sharing science at miSci.

July 15 – July 19
To register, click here.
60571 CFE 568-01 Bubblology – Children (ages 5-7) will experiment with bubbles, light, color and rainbows.
60572 CFE 569-01 Digging for Dinosaurs – Children (ages 8-10) will become junior paleontologists.
60573 CFE 570-01 Jr. Curator – Children (ages 11-13) will explore collections and exhibit design.

July 22 – July 26
To register, click here.
60574 CFE 571-01 Creepy Crawly Insects – Children (ages 5-7) will investigate insect anatomy, adaptations and more.
60575 CFE 572-01 It’s a Small, Small Nano World – Children (ages 8-10) will discover the tiny world of nanotechnology.
60576 CFE 573-01 Jr. Planetarian – Children (ages 11-13) will explore the tools and sources for sharing astronomy.

July 29 – August 2
To register, click here.
60577 CFE 574-01 Edible Science – Children (ages 5-7) will create science experiments they can eat.
60578 CFE 575-01 Electric Circuits – Children (ages 8-10) will make their own electromagnet.

August 5 – August 9
To register, click here.
60579 CFE 576-01 Sciencetoyific – Children (ages 5-7) will explore the chemistry and engineering behind toys.
60580 CFE 577-01 Kooky Chemistry – Children (ages 8-10) will create exciting experiments in the classroom lab.

August 12 – August 16
To register, click here.
60581 CFE 578-01 Movers and Shakers – Children (ages 5-7) will explore the Notion of Motion.
60582 CFE 579-01 Blast Off – Children (ages 8-10) will build and launch a rocket.

August 19 – August 23
To register, click here.
60583 CFE 580-01 Under Our Big Sky – Children (ages 5-7) will investigate weather, geography and the night sky.
60584 CFE 581-01 Lego Robotics – Children (ages 8-10) will design and program robotic Legos.

August 26 – August 30
To register, click here.
60585 CFE 582-01 Glow World Glow – Children (ages 5-7) will light up the night time world with all things that glow.
60586 CFE 583-01 Out of this World – Children (ages 8-10) will explore what is out there – stars, planets and more!

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Computer Courses

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Mondays and Wednesdays, May 20 – June 12, 6-9 pm
No class May 27
CFE 139-01     60588
$250
Instructor: Serge Zaslavsky
Start working with your photos like a pro! This beginning level class will show you how to use the tools available in Adobe Photoshop (version CS4), teach you how to enhance your photos, and show you how to work with layers. Weekly projects will better acquaint you with the Photoshop environment. Students are required to bring a flash drive to class. To register, click here.

Computer Survival
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 18-July 23, 10 am-12 pm
No class July 4
CFA 119-01    60313
$125
Instructor: B:>compatible, LLC
This stress-free workshop is intended for those who want to learn commonly used computer skills in the Windows operating system. Simple, non-technical explanations combined with hands-on experience will help you feel comfortable using a computer and learning computer basics. Topics covered include the mouse, the desktop environment, menus, creating folders and organizing your information, how to protect your computer from computer viruses, and e-mail. Students will also learn to use the Internet and the basics of Microsoft Word as well as where passwords are needed and how to select them. Personalize your machine with sound and Ease of Access tools for vision/hearing challenges. Students are required to bring a flash drive to class. To register, click here.

Maintaining Peak PC Performance
Wednesday, June 19, 6-8 pm
CFN 634-51    60442
$25
Instructor: B:>compatible, LLC
Learn how to perform the procedures that will free up hard disk space and optimize your hard drive for faster performance. These techniques apply to all versions of Windows. To register, click here.

Introduction to Windows
Tuesdays, July 9-30, 6-8 pm
CFA 160-51    60314
$125
Instructor: B:>compatible, LLC
Students will learn how to use Microsoft’s Windows 7 consumer operating systems in this introductory course. They will learn how to maneuver, customize and control the computer, and ensure a safe computing environment. Discover Windows updates and why they should be installed. Students will also learn how to multi-task, manage folders and files, create shortcuts, install and use software, and much more. To register, click here.

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Culinary Courses

Creative Mixology
Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 6-9 pm
CFE 324-51     60365
$150
Instructor: Jay Larkin
This course will provide you with the basic skills you need to work at and manage a bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It will introduce you to basic production processes and varieties of alcoholic beverages. Laws and procedures related to responsible alcohol service will be explored and reviewed. Students will become certified through the Training and Intervention Program for Servers of Alcohol (TIPS). Materials Fee: $20 TIPS booklet to be purchased in the bookstore prior to class. To register, click here.

Wine Exploration and Tasting
Mondays, June 3-July 22, 6-9 pm
CFE 325-51    60587
$150
Instructor: Jay Larkin
The topic of wine tasting can be daunting. With this course you will feel much more comfortable with not only discussing but tasting with confidence. Discussion and tasting in each class will allow you to explore the topic from the fruit to the process to the service and pairing with foods. Over eight weeks we will cover white wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling), red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir) and Sparkling/Champagne. To register, click here.

Puff Pastry Dough and Assorted Pastries
Wednesday, June 19, 5:30-9:30 pm
CFE 397-01    60591
$95
Instructor: Paul Krebs
Each student will prepare a batch of the classic French Pate Feuillete, better known here as puff pastry dough. The instructor will also demonstrate a faster version known as blitz puff pastry. To illustrate the versatility of this dough, the class will produce a variety of pastries including turnovers, fruit diamonds, napoleons and palmiers. All students must come dressed to bake with an apron, a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed toed shoes. To register, click here.

Cake Decorating as a Hobby
Mondays, June 10-July 22, 6-9 pm
No class June 24
CFN 679-51    60378
$125
Instructor: Rebecca Yates
This course is an introduction to basic cake frosting and decorating. Topics covered will include techniques for cake and cupcake frosting and decorating, character cake creation, and tiered cakes, as well as use of fondant and gum paste to decorate cakes and create flowers. In addition, the course will discuss general tips on cake design and creativity from baking through a finished product that is sure to impress. Additional course materials will cost about $100. To register, click here.

Introduction to Baking Yeast Breads
Saturday, June 15, 9 am-1 pm
CFE 358-01     60589
$95
Instructor: Paul Krebs
This is a hands-on class that will take the mystery out of baking with yeast. Each
student will mix, shape, bake and take home two loaves of crusty Italian bread. Students will learn the necessary techniques to prepare yeast breads at home. All students must come dressed to bake with an apron, a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed toed shoes. To register, click here.

The Secrets of Sourdough
Saturday, June 22, 9 am-1 pm
CFE 360-01    60590
$95
Instructor: Paul Krebs
Students will learn how to create a sourdough starter, maintain the culture and use it to make great bread. Through a combination of demonstration and hands-on production, we will produce sourdough breads in both American and European styles. Sourdough is often shrouded in myth and misinformation but the techniques we use are readily accessible to the patient home baker. All students must come dressed to bake with an apron, a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed toed shoes. To register, click here.

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Fitness Courses

Kickboxing for Kids
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 11 am-12 pm
CFN 947-01    60561
$125
Introduce your child to the sport of kickboxing! Students (ages 6-12) will learn the
punching, kicking, elbow and knee techniques used in kickboxing. Students will also learn to use various types of equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, double-end and makiwara bags. Classes are fun, fast-paced and interactive. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. This course will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., (third floor.) To register, click here.

Boxing for Kids
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 10-11 am
CFN 948-01    60562
$125
Introduce your child to the sport of boxing! Students (ages 6-12) will learn the basic punches and footwork used in boxing. Students will learn to use various types of boxing equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags and double-end bags. Classes are fun, fast-paced and interactive. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. This course will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., (third floor.) To register, click here.

Intro to Kickboxing for Adults
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 11 am-12 pm
CFN 949-01    60599
$125
Instructor: Gina Guetti
Learn kickboxing for fitness and self-defense! Students will learn the punching, kicking, elbow and knee techniques used in kickboxing. They will also learn to use various types of equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, double-end bags and makiwara bags. Classes are fun and fast-paced. They are great for cardio and calorie-burning. This class will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., (third floor.) All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. To register, click here.

Intro to Boxing for Adults
Saturdays, June 1-July 20, 10-11 am
CFN 950-01    60600
$125
Instructor: Gina Guetti
Learn boxing for fitness and self-defense! Students will learn the basic punches used in boxing and practice directional footwork. They will also learn to use various types of boxing equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags and double-end bags. Classes are fun and fast-paced. They are great for cardio and calorie-burning. This class will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State St., Schenectady, N.Y., (third floor.) All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. To register, click here.

Kripalu Yoga
Saturdays, June 1-July 13, 9-10:30 am
CFN 128-01    60592
$75
Saturdays, July 20-August 24, 9-10:30 am
CFN 128-02    60604
$75
Instructor: Mary Clare O'Connor
This class offers a slower-paced practice in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. The Kripalu class draws a person inward through breath, movement, posture and intention. Students will learn correct alignment of each posture as well as breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. As a Bhakti Yogi, one who lives a life of love and devotion, the instructor is dedicated to developing safe and sacred space. This gentle yoga class is accessible to people of all sizes, ages and fitness levels. Please bring a yoga mat, water and a small towel to class. To register, click here.

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ESL and GED Courses

English as a Second Language
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28-August 1, 2-4 pm
No class July 4
CFA 173-01    60376
$125
Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 28-August 1, 6-8 pm
No class July 4
CFA 173-51    60334
$125
Instructor: Christopher Russell
This course is designed to assist ESL (English as a Second Language) students from the community to learn to speak and write the English language. It focuses on correct pronunciation, conversational skills, writing skills, and necessary grammar lessons. Students may register for this class at any time during the course. To register, click here.

GED Prep
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, June 3-8, 4:45-7:45 pm
Saturday, 9 am- 4 pm
CFA 095-51    60394
$75
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, July 29-August 3, 4:45-7:45 pm
Saturday, 9 am- 4 pm
CFA 095-52    60548
$75
Instructor: David Sampson
This class features an applied curriculum designed to significantly improve success rates on the GED exam. Emphasis will be placed on building basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Practice GED exam scheduled for July 21 from 9 am-4 pm. Students must be 17 years of age or older. Workbook fees additional. To register, click here.

GED Prep
Monday-Friday, July 15-August 16, 8 am-12 pm
CFA 095-01    60345
$175
Instructor: Thomas Kaiser
This class features an applied curriculum designed to significantly improve success rates on the GED exam. Emphasis will be placed on building basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Students must be 17 years of age or older. Workbook fees additional. To register, click here.

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Music Courses

Piano Lessons for Kids
June 24-August 3, By Appointment
CFN 597-51    60549
$200
Instructor: Rebecca Benjamin
This course, designed especially for the beginner, ages 6-17, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons. To register, click here.

Voice Lessons for Kids
June 24-August 3, By Appointment
CFN 619-51    60550
$200
Instructor: Rebecca Benjamin
Students, ages 6-17, will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons. To register, click here.

Guitar Lessons for Adults
June 24-August 3, By Appointment
CFE 603-51    60593
$250
Instructor: Matthew Billie
This course will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome. To register, click here.

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Personal Enrichment

The Horseracing Industry
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 pm
CFN 913-51    60596
$25
Instructor: Marion E. Altieri
Like any other sport, horse racing is complicated. Millions of people make their living in the industry, working in every facet you can imagine. Have you ever gone to the track, and wondered who these people are, and how they got their jobs? This short course will give you all the information you need on horse racing and a broad overview from an insider’s perspective. Join us for this class, and learn about horses, racing and careers in the world’s oldest and most awe-inspiring sport. To register, click here.

Creative Mixology
Tuesdays, June 4-July 23, 6-9 pm
CFE 324-51    60365
$150
Instructor: Jay Larkin
This course will provide you with the basic skills you need to work at and manage a bar that serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It will introduce you to basic production processes and varieties of alcoholic beverages. Laws and procedures related to responsible alcohol service will be explored and reviewed. Students will become certified through the Training and Intervention Program for Servers of Alcohol (TIPS). Materials Fee: $20 TIPS booklet to be purchased in the bookstore prior to class. To register, click here.

Wine Exploration and Tasting
Mondays, June 3-July 22, 6-9 pm
CFE 325-51    60587
$150
Instructor: Jay Larkin
The topic of wine tasting can be daunting. With this course you will feel much more
comfortable with not only discussing but tasting with confidence. Discussion and tasting in each class will allow you to explore the topic from the fruit to the process to the service and pairing with foods. Over eight weeks we will cover white wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling), red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir) and Sparkling/Champagne. To register, click here.

Creative Writing
Tuesdays, June 11-July 16, 6-8 pm
CFE 600-51    60438
$125
Instructor: Marion E. Altieri
Writing is a joyful expression, whether you hope to become a professional or not. This course will take you from the basics (grammar, spelling and rules of writing), through concepts such as literary license and the elusive “finding your voice.” Identifying your passion, and writing about it, is a key concept—once we do that, finding media that will pay you to write about what you love is easy! Join us for this six-week adventure, and become part of the community of people who’ve found personal and professional fulfillment through this wonderful, heart-ful art. To register, click here.

Cake Decorating as a Hobby
Mondays, June 10-July 22, 6-9 pm
No class June 24
CFN 679-51    60378
$125
Instructor: Rebecca Yates
This course is an introduction to basic cake frosting and decorating. Topics covered will include techniques for cake and cupcake frosting and decorating, character cake creation, and tiered cakes, as well as use of fondant and gum paste to decorate cakes and create flowers. In addition, the course will discuss general tips on cake design and creativity from baking through a finished product that is sure to impress. Additional course materials will cost about $100. To register, click here.

Playwriting for Adults
Tuesdays, June 25-July 30, 6:30-9 pm
CFN 953-51    60601
$150
Instructor: Kit Goldstein-Grant
This course will cover the fundamentals of playwriting. It will use exercises and work shopping to help students begin transforming their original ideas into plays. Students will work outside of class to complete outlines and scenes that will be read and discussed in class. Both beginning playwrights and those more experience are welcome. Required course materials: Please purchase the book Playwriting, Brief & Brilliant by Julie Jensen. To register, click here.

Horseracing in Saratoga
Wednesday, June 26, 6-9 pm
CFN 912-01    60595
$35
Instructor: Marion E. Altieri
Saratoga Race Course is the oldest sporting venue of any kind in the United States—and the home of the world’s best horse racing. We’re lucky to live in this region, so close to this historic, beautiful track and the gorgeous thoroughbreds who grace it every summer. Get ready for racing at the world’s most exciting horse track, starting with Opening Day on July 15! We’ll get you ready to know where to sit, find great dining options and to bet with the best of them. Riders UP! To register, click here.

Transition Schenectady
Wednesdays, June 19 - July 10, 7:30-9 pm
CFN 954-51    60602
$75
The goal of Transition Schenectady is to build community and help one another learn new skills, simplify our lives and prepare for a less consumer-focused, less energy intensive future. This course will focus on subjects such as organic gardening practices, sustainable land management, food storage, bee keeping, mushroom inoculation, natural building, renewable energy, permaculture, work share parties, bartering, skills sharing and much more. This course will be taught by several instructors from their respective areas of expertise. To register, click here.

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Professional Development

Solar, Wind and Other Renewable Energies
Saturday, June 15, 9:30-11 am
CFN 816-51    60594
$50
Instructor: Michael Cellini
This course is designed for the home or business owner interested in installing a Renewable Energy system to either save on their utility bills, lower their carbon footprint or hedge themselves against rising energy costs. The course will detail all of the different types of renewable energy (RE) resources available in upstate New York. Several of the RE types to be discussed will be solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, geothermal and biomass. By the end of the course the student will understand how each system works, pros and cons, be able to access the viability for RE at his/her property and understand how all the state incentives and tax credits help pay for these systems. To register, click here.

Power of E-mail Marketing
Wednesday, June 19, 10:30 am-12 pm
CFN 935-01    60597
$35
Instructor: Erik Bunaes
E-mail is the most cost-effective, targeted, trackable and efficient way to build and
maintain relationships in all types of business and organizations. This workshop will cover how to master e-mail marketing communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies that lead to increased profits, revenue and participation. Topics include permission-based marketing, e-mail list building, increasing deliverability and open rates and writing good subject lines, etc. To register, click here.

Getting Started with Constant Contact
Wednesday, June 19, 1-2:30 pm
CFN 936    60598
$35
Instructor: Erik Bunaes
This workshop will introduce Constant Contact’s tools and features. Students will learn the basics and some great tips and tricks to improve (or get started) with Constant Contact. Topics include creating an e-mail campaign, selecting and editing e-mail templates, branding your e-mails, editing text, adding links, importing e-mail contacts, tracking and interpreting your results and much more. To register, click here.

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