This course covers basic genealogy concepts for researching and documenting one's ancestors. What is a genealogy brick wall and how do you break it? This course will offer key ideas on solving even the toughest research barriers. Topics include: general ideas to get started, where and how to find key genealogy records, paper and digital organization strategies, using online databases and resources, where to go in the community to research family history. One class meeting may include a field trip to a research site.

Improve your dog’s behavior by learning new training techniques! Discover skills and tools to handle any situation.

Your dog must have a non-chain leash, a well-fitting collar and current rabies shots.

Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

WEDNESDAYS JULY 9-AUGUST 6 • 6-7pm $65

LOCATION: Adult Education Learning Center

Digital Photography Advanced This course is for advanced students who are comfortable with their camera and want more!

Explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority.

Take an in-depth look at manual focus, fill flash, flash modes and other advanced techniques.

ONLINE JULY 9-JULY 30 • 7-8:30pm $125

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography. The following Saturday, during the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches. Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images. Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers.

10 Lighthouses in 4 hours

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July 10 Online Class 5:30-7:00

July 12 On the Cruise meet at 2:30 Cruise leaves at 3:30-7:30

July 17 Online Critique Class 5:30-7:00

Instructor: Steve McGrath

In the first live online class, we'll start by learning camera settings, aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance and other compositional techniques critical to lighthouse photography.

The following Saturday! THE CRUISE! During the Cruise, we’ll focus on photographing the wildlife and lighthouses, sharing techniques and approaches.

Finally, we’ll meet online the following week to share, learn and critique our images. Limited to 15 students. This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers.

The course fee includes everything except your ticket to the cruise, students must purchase their own cruise ticket.

July 10 Online Class 5:30-7:00

July 12 On the Cruise meet at 2:30 Cruise leaves at 3:30-7:30

July 17 Online Critique Class 5:30-7:00

Students entering Grades 3-7 are invited to participate in a theatrical experience through learning and rehearsing, audition techniques, character development, improv and storytelling.

Theater games and warmups will help everyone learn to work as a group as we prepare for an end of the week performance! Campers need to bring a snack, water and their lunch.

JULY 14-JULY 18 9:30am- 2:30pm $175

Introduction to the Benefits of Reiki Energies and Your Chakras

Discover how reiki energies are within all living things and how these energies effect us. Receive the beneifts from Reiki and how chakras play a huge role in our lives! Students need a notebook and a pen/pencil for notes. The instructor will provide an online booklet that will contain all of the information covered.

ONLINE MON & WED classes/3-5pm JULY 14 - AUGUST 27 $100

Participants in Pine Tree Education's interactive class will learn to confidently provide care for Adults/Children/Infants who have experienced a sudden illness or injury until Emergency Medical Services arrive and take over care. Following national Emergency Cardiac Care guidelines, revised during the COVID pandemic, students will learn to recognize a heart attack, and each will work on their own manikin to learn CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will learn how to recognize stroke, and care for breathing emergencies, such as asthma, and choking. First aid skills include the care for burns, bleeding, and other injuries. Instructor looks for attainment of skill level as each skill is taught without a formal testing situation. Optional written tests are available, at no additional cost, but not required for certification. Nationally Recognized Certificate and Ready Reference Cards included.