Category: "Faculty & Staff"

Childcare Options, After-School Programs, and Summer Camps for CSU Employees

July 1, 2015

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  • CSU Early Childhood Center: The CSU Early Childhood Center has been serving children and families in the Fort Collins community since 1929 and works in partnership with families to ensure a quality educational experience for children between the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years.CSU faculty, staff and students receive priority enrollment on a space available basis. The ECC functions as a lab school, so this program has the dual advantage of significantly improving the research, teaching and  learning opportunities for CSU students and faculty in diverse academic programs while enhancing the child-care options for campus parents.
  • Sunshine House at CSU: The independently owned and operated Sunshine House, located on Perennial Lane between CSU's main campus and the Vet Teaching hospital, offers programs to children 6 weeks to 12 years old. For more information, call (970) 491-2862. CSU employees enjoy a 10% discounted rate and priority enrollment when space is available.
  • Additional child care options: The State of Colorado offers state employees discounts from KinderCare Learning Centers/Knowledge Learning Corporation, ABC Child Development Centers, Little People's Landing, Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers, Au Pair in America, Gateway Academy and Nannypro.com. Please contact each provider directly for discount information.
After School Camps The College of Health and Human Sciences' Youth Sport Camps program offers a camp that runs during the school year, at a reduced price, thanks to C2C. Youth sports camp counselor and camper Camps run from after-school through 6 p.m. on weekdays when schools are in session. Camps are held in and around the Moby facility. Curriculum is based on the FunLIFE camp model, and includes sports, campus exploration, crafts, swimming, yoga, and many additional activities. Transportation is provided for Bauder, Beattie, Bennett, Dunn, Harris and O'Dea Elementary schools only. Students from other schools are welcome to join the program, but should make their own transportation arrangements. Contact (970) 491-6318 or ysc@chhs.colostate.edu for more information. Youth Sports Camp
  • Our Youth Sports Camps, sponsored by the Department of Health and Exercise Science, offer more than 60 sessions during the summer. Take advantage of excellent programs, great value, and the convenience of having your children right here on campus.C2C provides a 15 percent tuition discount for the children of CSU employees. Simply email ysc@chhs.colostate.edu from your CSU email account and request the tuition discount form. Your 15 percent discount will be refunded to you at the end of the program. Youth Sports Camp Program Information.

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Ripple Effect offers DIY plumbing and electrical classes

June 12, 2015

Stumped by clogged sink? Perplexed when you plug in because an outlet won’t work? CSU employees and the Ripple Effect are teaming up on a series of classes to introduce the basics of home repair. The classes, funded in February through the first Ripple Effect grant process, aim to help CSU employees safely tackle common problems around the house and provide education about when to contact a licensed professional.woman fixer “More than half of America’s adults are single, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,” said Scott Baily. Baily is director of Academic Computing and Networking Services at CSU, and he proposed the classes to the Ripple Effect grant process. “In many cases, single women do not have the knowledge to do simple repairs around the house; these classes provide a means for women to become more self-sufficient.” Series of classes cover basics The series of classes includes two sections. One three-part series of classes will focus on plumbing. Matt Markle, a Facilities Management employee, will teach the section. Markle has been at CSU for 16 years and has been a pipe fitter and plumber since 1991. “I want to teach this class because I think of my grandmother and mother, who depend on me to make repairs on plumbing, electrical, etc.,” said Markle. “They don’t have the experience or knowledge to perform these tasks. I know what it costs to have someone come out and that can have quite the impact on your wallet. With some basic knowledge, someone can make an attempt to fix their plumbing on their own.” The plumbing classes will help participants learn to perform routine repairs such as finding the main water line in a house and closing the main water valve properly, unclogging a drain, and fixing a leaky toilet. Markle will also share tips for when to call a professional plumber, as well as recommend resources about plumbing repairs. Plumbing classes will be held from 6:30 – 8 p.m. July 8, 15 and 22, in GSB 303. Participants should plan to attend all three to complete the section. The second section of repair classes will focus on electrical repairs and will be held on Aug. 5, 12, and 19. Participants will gain an understanding of electrical panels, and learn how to identify and turn off a breaker before doing electrical work, as well as how to replace a faulty wall switch or outlet. These classes, taught by Pat Demchok, will also provide context for when to call a licensed electrician and additional resources.ripple-effect600 Demchok has been involved in the electrical industry for more than 40 years and currently works in CSU’s Telecom office. Before working at Telecom, Demchok worked for Facilities Management. He’s an experienced instructor, having taught electrical apprentice classes in the past. Registration info Participants should plan to attend all three classes to complete the section.

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