Enrich Wyoming
Western Wyoming Community College welcomes you to participate in their non-credit course program Enrich Wyoming – Cultivate your passion.
Enrich Wyoming focuses on four categories: Business, Recreation, Personal Development, and Senior Citizens. These categories and courses were chosen to help fill a gap in community needs. Many of the new classes will work in tandem with the College’s credit programs.
Enrich Wyoming - Western's non-credit program will no longer be accepting Senior Waivers. All participants will be responsible to pay the full course fee.
These courses are tentative for the Spring and Summer 2024 Semester. Details and courses below may change.
BUSINESS
RECREATION
Date: Wednesday, 05/22/2024
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Sweetwater County, Firehole Canyon
Registration Fee: $25
Course #: 24/SP NCPEA 202 G1
Instructor: Jessica Evans
Course Description:
Join Western for a hike followed by a beautiful Wyoming sunset this spring semester!
This hiking course is designed for individuals with an existing background in hiking
and the hike is rated at an intermediate to more difficult level.
Located in Sweetwater County in the Firehole Canyon area, the hike will be around
3-4 hours and students should expect to be hiking for about 5-7 miles. In addition,
this is designed to be an interactive course while out on the trails and students
will have the opportunity to learn about topics such as hiking safety, gear lists,
and what to look for on treks.
Over the ankle boots are recommended but be prepared with sturdy shoes, minimum 64
oz of water (1/2 Gallon), suitable sized snack, sunscreen, bug spray, and a small
backpack or hip pack. Dogs are welcome if they are harnessed and kept on a leash.
Bring additional water and a bowl for them. Additional recommended items include:
a brimmed hat for sun, and a rain jacket, just in case. Trekking poles are also recommended
and will be available to borrow through Western Wyoming Community College.
*Please note this course is weather dependent. In the event that it cannot be held on the scheduled date, Western and the instructor will look at alternative options for students that are signed up for this course.
Date: Tuesday's,Thursday's, and Saturday 05/07/2024 - 05/18/2024
Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 7pm-8:30pm. Saturday, 11am-2pm
Location: Young at Heart Senior Center
Registration Fee: $35
Course #: 24/SP NCHOE 103 R2
Instructor: Ed Yenne
Course Description:
This is an introductory course that teaches the basic fundamentals of dutch oven cooking. Eating is just half the fun, students will also be choosing their own recipes and cooking to their own taste throughout this two-week interactive workshop. Students will be expected to bring supplies such as: dutch oven and food needed for individual recipes.
This class was created for those who love being in the outdoors, whether that means the mountains, at a state campground, or right in your own backyard.
Students can expect to go over dutch oven cooking dishes such as breads, cakes, pies, casseroles, meat dishes, etc. So be sure to bring your own campfire dutch oven, as well as your appetite!
*Please note this course will be held outside, so students should plan on dressing appropriately for the weather.
Date: Tuesday's,Thursday's, and Saturday 05/21/2024 - 06/01/2024
Time: Tuesday/Thursday, 7pm-8:30pm. Saturday, 11am-2pm
Location: Young at Heart Senior Center
Registration Fee: $35
Course #: 24/SP NCHOE 103 R3
Instructor: Ed Yenne
Course Description:
This is an introductory course that teaches the basic fundamentals of dutch oven cooking.
Eating is just half the fun, students will also be choosing their own recipes and
cooking to their own taste throughout this two-week interactive workshop. Students
will be expected to bring supplies such as: dutch oven and food needed for individual
recipes.
This class was created for those who love being in the outdoors, whether that means the mountains, at a state campground, or right in your own backyard.
Students can expect to go over dutch oven cooking dishes such as breads, cakes, pies, casseroles, meat dishes, etc. So be sure to bring your own campfire dutch oven, as well as your appetite!
*Please note this course will be held outside, so students should plan on dressing appropriately for the weather.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Date: April 18th, May 9th
Time: 7pm-8pm
Location: RS Campus, RM 1408
Registration Fee: $25
Course #: 24/SP NCOTH 502 01
Instructor: Michelle Schutten
Course Description:
You're enrolled in our college tour to Italy, and this supplemental course will prepare
you for our amazing adventure. In this course, Michelle will prepare you for the
tour: what to pack, currency exchange, tour director, transportation, accommodations,
what to expect, FAQs, etc. In addition, you will learn about the destinations, culture
and sites to better prepare you for the real thing. This course will be a great way
to bond before our international travels.
Date: Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesdays, and Thursday's 06/03/2024 - 07/25/2024
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: 1123 Studio
Registration Fee: $215
*Includes supply cost for course
Course #: 24/SU NCART 110 01
Instructor: Ben Nathan
Course Description: This course is designed for the beginning and advanced pottery student. Beginning students will have the course designed to meet their needs in throwing and hand-building through demonstrations and skill building lessons, while advanced students will have studio time to pursue their areas of interest. Students of all levels will engage in critical discussion about craft and artistry with the instructor and their peers. The instructor will be available to provide assistance and feedback to students. This course will have limited capacity for firings, and will focused mainly on construction of vessels to be fired later.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Date(s): Friday's, 2/23/2024 - 05/24/2024
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: RS Campus, Activity RM 1662
Registration Fee: $30
Course #: 24/SP NCHLT 900 01
Instructor: Tamara Washington
Course Description: This course is designed to improve balance, agility, mobility, and power in older adults while having fun!