Musical Theatre Production: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0109-71 | 19 Sessions | $2800 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - July 21 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
LIHSA’s Musical Theatre Production will offer aspiring young actors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop their skills as triple threat performers while performing in a fully-produced musical. This program allows students the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of a musical theatre production including auditions, rehearsals, blocking, choreography, and ensemble work which culminate in a final performance. Our 4-Week program is designed for individuals with varied levels of singing and movement ability who want to elevate their existing talent while making lifelong friends from all over Long Island. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Figure Drawing: Grades 11-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0032-71 | 5 Sessions | $700 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - June 30 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
In Figure Drawing participants will examine proportions, critical bony landmarks, mechanics of the skeleton, and get a comprehensive look at all the muscles of the body and how they influence surface form and mechanical function. IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTE - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ENROLLING: Please note, there will be live nude models used consistently in this class. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Stage Combat: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0112-71 | 5 Sessions | $700 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - June 30 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Have you ever wanted to learn how to slap someone, deliver a punch to the stomach, or how to fall without hurting yourself in the process? An instructor will take participants through training designed to help their progress as physical performers. The focus will be on successfully creating the illusion of violence through armed/unarmed techniques and application of acting craft. This course culminates in a live performance. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Fundamentals of Visual Art: Grades 7-10 | Register Now! | ||
A0307-71 | 4 Sessions | $700 | |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 3 - July 7 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
With the instruction of professional artists, participants will use the tools and equipment in the LIHSA fine arts studios to design and make their own functional objects or works of artistic expression. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Broadway Theatre Dance: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0104-71 | 9 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 3 - July 14 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Did you ever want to step into the shoes of a dancer from a Broadway musical? Participants will learn strong technique in jazz fundamentals as well as choreography derived from various Broadway styles. Students in Broadway Theatre Dance have a background in dance but focus on dance technique as well as musical theatre dance repertoire and original choreography. The program will conclude with a performance for family and friends. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Improvisation: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0103-71 | 4 Sessions | $700 | |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 3 - July 7 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Participants will engage in a form of live theatre in which the plot, characters and dialogue of a game, scene or story are made up in the moment. Participants learn the rules and guidelines for improv as well as several performance type improv games. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Film Techniques -- Concept to Creation: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0205-71 | 9 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 3 - July 14 | 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. | |
Participants will work as a team to bring a film creation to life in just two weeks! The “crew” will explore the elements of professional filmmaking from start to finish, including storyboarding, pre-production, production, and post-production. Families and friends will be invited to a film screening at the end of the week showcasing the final project, which will also feature a post-film discussion with the filmmakers. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Mixed Media Arts : Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0315-71 | 10 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 10 - July 21 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Participants are welcome at any level for a workshop of mixed media art making using a variety of materials, including paint, cloth, paper, wood and found objects or imagery. Contemporary and classical concepts techniques and fundamentals will be considered and utilized to create collages, sculptures and other works of original art. The limitless possibilities of mixed media can amass visual experience and self-expression and develop one’s own voice. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Acting for the Camera & Self-Tape: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0107-71 | 10 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 10 - July 21 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Want to learn how to act in front of a camera? Whether you’re an actor with a dream to make it on screen (big or small), or a stage actor itching to transition to on-camera work, there are skills you need to know! Participants will work closely with film students and perform as actors in their original works as well as create self-tapes for auditions. Learn the newest tricks of the trade and how to make yourself stand out from the crowd in self-tapes and student films! Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Studio Recording and Production: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0051-71 | 10 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 10 - July 21 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Participants will learn about various amateur and professional music recording and production options and get the opportunity to record their own compositions. This hands-on program highlights audio software options, microphones, effects and how to get the perfect sound, even at home. A visit to a professional recording studio on Long Island will provide an up-close look as to how professional musicians get the right sound. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
The Art of the Band: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0058-71 | 9 Sessions | $1400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - July 7 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
Participants will learn about various amateur and professional bands and rehearse covers of and create original songs. Students interested in this course should already play an instrument and be able to understand the basics of reading music. This course will culminate in a live performance. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Scenic Construction: Grades 7-12 | Register Now! | ||
A0115-71 | 5 Sessions | $700 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - June 30 | 09:00 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. | |
In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to create a scenic design, read draftings, create cut-lists, use a variety of power tools, and do basic scenic painting. During this 1-week course, the entire set for the LIHSA Summer Arts Academy will be designed and built. Important Program Notices: Program is held at Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) located at 239 Cold Spring Rd, Syosset, NY 11791; BOCES LIHSA Office Number: (516) 622-5678.Transportation and lunch are not included within this program. Parents must arrange for transportation to and from the location. Additionally, participants must also bring their own lunch and drink.For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu. |
Decoding DNA: Forensic Biology | Register Now! | ||
H1621-71 | 5 Sessions | $750 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 17 - July 21 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Available for students Grades 9 to 12 What is DNA, and why is it so important? Learn more about the ever-expanding field of forensic biology, where DNA is used to identify human remains, exonerate the innocent, and solve crimes like burglaries, assaults and homicides. This course covers both the background of DNA sciences (cellular biology, genetics, inheritance and DNA analysis) and the forensic application of DNA (evidence processing, DNA profiles and databases, courtroom testimony and trial case studies). Note: Students must bring lunch to class. About the instructor: Katie O'Connor is a forensic scientist who works as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University. She was trained as a DNA expert at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, where she began working in 2008. Katie has earned her master of science in forensic science and her bachelor of science in anthropology and biology. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Introduction to Finance and Investment for Teens | Register Now! | ||
H1634-71 | 3 Sessions | $450 | |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | July 18 - July 20 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
This program is designed to give pre-collegiate students an overview of the world of finance and investment decisions. What are a firm’s financial goals and how do they make decisions to maximize shareholders’ wealth? It examines financial concepts and analytical techniques as well as financial performance. This course will also introduce the basic financial principles necessary to understand the role of the stock market in our economy and in our personal lives. What role does the stock market play and how does it function? Participants assume the role of money managers in order to gain an understanding of financial markets as they manage their own portfolio of stocks in a session-long stock market simulation game. Concepts introduced in the lectures are incorporated into the simulation game as students learn to interpret accounting statements and understand investment theory and strategy. About the Instructor: Gina Farrell holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hofstra University as well as a Master of Business Administration in Health Administration from City University of New York Baruch College/Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She spent most of her professional career in management positions in hospital and private practice settings. She decided to pursue a teaching career and returned to Hofstra to complete her C.A.S. in Business Education. She is currently a Business Education teacher at Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK HS and a Board Member for Long Island Business Teachers Association. She strives to incorporate the professional experiences she has had in her early career into her classroom to prepare students to be college and career ready. For further information, contact us at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Real Estate Title Closing | Register Now! | ||
H5135-71 | 5 Sessions | $600 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | June 20 - June 27 | 06:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m. | |
This course is offered online via ZOOM and takes place during the below dates and times. You will receive information about how to access the ZOOM room upon registering for the class. A successful real estate or mortgage closing is often the result of knowledgeable and competent title closers working together with legal professionals. As an essential part to a closing, a title closer can often earn hundreds of dollars a day. This practical course familiarizes students with documents, procedures, and problems that may arise in a title search, along with the varying fees, transfer and mortgage taxes, and other charges collected by the title company at a closing. Tuition includes study materials. |
Sports Journalism 101 for Teens | Register Now! | ||
H0831-72 | 5 Sessions | $320 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | June 26 - June 30 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
This training course allows participants to focus on development of the sportscasting skill set they need to become a broadcaster. Learn about the different roles involved in a sports broadcast and what career options are available. If your dream is to become the next Kenny Albert, Mike Breen, or Tracy Wolfson, this is the course for you. Students will learn the following skills:Writing for TV and radioOn Camera deliveryAnchoring a sports showHandling pre-and postgame showsRoundtable discussions Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Television Sports Reporting | Register Now! | ||
H0822-72 | 4 Sessions | $320 | |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 3 - July 7 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
Being a sports reporter may just be the most difficult on-air television job. Asking the right questions in order to elicit the answers viewers are looking for takes skill and practice. Most sports reporters only get a minimal amount of TV air time…so you want to make it memorable. We discuss the different career opportunities as a television sports reporter, including as a sideline reporter or network sports reporter. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Introduction to Sportscasting for Teens | Register Now! | ||
H1014-71 | 5 Sessions | $1270 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 10 - July 14 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Research and PreparationWriting for various forms of mediaInterviewing [In-Person / Telephone / Skype]Radio [students record a sports themed radio update]Play-by-Play and Color Commentary for the 4-major sportsTelevision [students record a sports themed news anchor show]Sports Debating Note: Tuition includes lunch and materials For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Preparing and Conducting Sports Related Interviews | Register Now! | ||
H0810-72 | 4 Sessions | $320 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | July 10 - July 13 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
Watching interviews on television you have likely either been impressed with reporters’ question or were left wondering, “Why did they ask that?” In this workshop, you’ll establish what constitutes a good question, learn how to organize notes, and determine how to ask follow-up questions; you will also learn memorization techniques, and gain the confidence to be flexible with questions and interviews. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sportscasting Research and Prep | Register Now! | ||
H0800-71 | 1 Sessions | $300 | |
Monday | July 17 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Students engage in searching sports websites (college and professional) for information as they craft information sheets and build charts for sports broadcasts. They also learn how to conduct professional phone interviews and how to obtain additional information on players, teams, and programs. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Writing, Blogging, and Social Media | Register Now! | ||
H0805-72 | 4 Sessions | $320 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | July 17 - July 20 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
Learn how to write national and local radio updates, organize stories, use reliable websites, write on deadline, compose a script for a television sportscast, compose words to fit with video, and utilize shot sheets during a highlight-driven show. Experiment with blogging and you learn to blog effectively and creatively. We also discuss both the effectiveness and potential pitfalls of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, and other social media tools. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Preparing and Conducting Sports Related Interviews | Register Now! | ||
H0810-71 | 1 Sessions | $300 | |
Tuesday | July 18 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Watching interviews on television you have likely either been impressed with reporters’ question or were left wondering, “Why did they ask that?” In this workshop, you’ll establish what constitutes a good question, learn how to organize notes, and determine how to ask follow-up questions; you will also learn memorization techniques, and gain the confidence to be flexible with questions and interviews. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Television Hosting and Anchoring | Register Now! | ||
H0820-71 | 3 Sessions | $720 | |
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | July 19 - July 21 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Learn how to read from a teleprompter; how to be comfortable doing a live interview, whether in-studio or via satellite; and how to look into a camera and have a conversation with viewers – and how to make it seem natural. Master all of this and more by writing copy, reading it on-camera, interviewing guests, and having it all recorded in a professional television studio. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Radio Hosting | Register Now! | ||
H0815-71 | 3 Sessions | $720 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | July 24 - July 26 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Have you ever dreamed about hosting your own sports talk radio show or podcast? This program will help you learn how to create a rundown, research the topics, and determine the theme of your show. You will also learn how to work with a co-host and interact with callers and guests. In the final class, you will have the opportunity to take your newfound knowledge into a radio studio and record a mini-show. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Round Table Hosting | Register Now! | ||
H0824-71 | 2 Sessions | $480 | |
Thursday, Friday | July 27 - July 28 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Learn how to host a round table discussion, as well as participate on the panel of experts. It is important to be open-minded while having debates, but also to be strong in your convictions. Learning to ask the right questions is a necessary first step. This seminar is designed for students who are ready to hop in the chair and lead a group of sports reporters. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years of age. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Hosting Pre and Post Game Shows for Radio and TV | Register Now! | ||
H0823-71 | 2 Sessions | $480 | |
Monday, Tuesday | July 31 - August 1 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Learn all the ins and outs of pregame and postgame shows, for both radio and television. The importance of preparing for their show begins with research about the teams that will be playing and knowing all the details about the players and coaches, as well has having knowledge about recent and past history. Often, pregame and postgame shows are driven by one specific team. Learn how to be an authority on "your team" while also sounding like an expert about the “road team.” To successfully host a postgame show, students must learn how to interact with a winning or losing coach, recap the game, throw to a soundbite, and more. This class helps students develop the skills and techniques necessary to one day make that dream come true. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years of age. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Fantasy Preparation, Drafting, and Debating | Register Now! | ||
H0833-72 | 4 Sessions | $320 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | July 31 - August 3 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
One of the fastest growing ways to learn sports, is through fantasy leagues. Through Fantasy leagues students learn ALL of the players, their stats, and why those players can help teams win. They get educated on a business model of having a salary cap and how to disperse "fake" money and build a roster. Learn fantasy sports lingo, draft strategies, team management, and much more. National fantasy football expert Keith Irizarry teaches this course. You can watch Keith on Sundays during the NFL season on That Other Pregame Show on CBS Sports Network. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Play-by-Play for TV and Radio | Register Now! | ||
H0825-71 | 3 Sessions | $720 | |
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | August 2 - August 4 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Learn the methods of play-by-play for both television and radio for many different sports. You will master the fundamentals and record play-by-play segments for baseball, basketball, football, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, and more! Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years old. Prerequisite: Previous sports journalism course or experience. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Producing and Editing | Register Now! | ||
H0821-71 | 3 Sessions | $720 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | August 7 - August 9 | 09:30 a.m. - 03:30 p.m. | |
Learn what goes on behind the scene and the chance to do it themselves. Learn how to produce their own sports television segment and television show, edit highlights, produce and edit a radio package, and much more! This course will also prepare them for many possible off-air roles. Students will leave with a complete video for their demo reel. Note: Registrants must be at least 12 years of age. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |
Sports Show Creation | Register Now! | ||
H0829-72 | 4 Sessions | $400 | |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | August 7 - August 10 | 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. | |
Students will work with instructors to write, prepare, produce and host their own virtual show. This hands-on experience will give each student the experience of working in a high pressure situation and learn all the roles that go into producing entertaining content. Students will receive a fully edited demo-reel upon conclusion of the program which is edited by our Instructional staff. For further information, contact Madeline Schmitt at 516-463-7400 or email ce-youth@hofstra.edu |