Summer 2023 Lifelong Learning 30 30 Register by phone at (815) 280-1555 Bird Watching Bird Watching for Beginners (LLC 3124) Have you wanted to learn more about bird watching but don't know where to start? This introductory six part class will help you discover the basics of the joy of bird watching . You will learn how to attract birds to your space, how to identify common birds by sight and sound, how to look for bird in the woods, how to record your bird lists, and much more . Bring your binoculars as we look for birds on the Colvin Grove Forest Preserve right on JJC's Main Campus . Please wear suitable attire for light hiking . Book is included with registration fee . T1 7:30-9:30a.m. W Main May 24-June 28 $119 Gardening From YOUR Garden to Table (LLC 2418) Imagine waking up in the morning, going out into your garden and picking your very own garden greens to make a delicious green juice . Learn how to grow an organic vegetable garden paired with the best recipes to turn your crops into delicious cuisine . T1 5:30-8:30p.m. R Main June 8 $49 Plants of Will County (LLC 5739) Learn to recognize local plants as you are introduced to the plant identification process . Topics will include basic plant structure and families, general habitat and ecology . Weather permitting, students will walk around the JJC nature trails to apply their skills . Please dress for the outdoors and bring a water bottle . T1 9a.m.-Noon R Main June 22 $49 Interior Design Understanding Paint Colors and Lighting (LLC 4245) Choosing the right colors for your home can be the quickest way to add new life to a room . Don’t think of it as just wall color . Whether up-scaling, downsizing or revamping your living space, touches of color can make all the difference in updating your rooms . T1 6-8p.m. M Romeoville June 12 $49 Personal Safety Refuse to Be a Victim (LLC 5083) The single most important step you can take toward ensuring your personal safety is making the decision to refuse to be a victim . This means that you must have an overall personal safety strategy in place before you need it . Learn personal safety tips and techniques needed to avoid dangerous situations including carjacking, cyber safety, home security, domestic violence, stalking and more . Classroom instruction will include psychology of criminal predators, common weaknesses criminals take advantage of, use of personal safety devices, mental preparedness and a variety of crime prevention strategies that are practical, inexpensive and easy to follow . These strategies can be integrated into your everyday life to avoid becoming a victim of crime . This NRA training seminar is not a firearms instruction course and does not include instruction in physical combat self-defense . T1 1-5p.m. T Main July 11 $75 Illinois Concealed Carry In order to apply for an Illinois concealed carry permit, student must successfully complete both the N .R .A . Basic Pistol Course (8 hours) and the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit Training Course (8 hours) for a total of 16 hours . Classroom sessions will be held at JJC . In order to successfully complete the Illinois concealed carry training course, students must pass a live fire test at the range . Participants do not need to own a pistol; several types will be provided for use . Training laser pistols and targets are used to teach proper grip, stance and sighting . The live fire range training will be held at Rink’s Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave, Lockport, Il . Students will be responsible for paying the ange fee to Rink’s . In order to accommodate schedules, the range time will be scheduled individually with the instructor . Instructors are approved by the Illinois State Police to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry firearms training . Students are solely responsible for completing the application process through the Illinois State Police; however, the instructor will provide an ID picture and assistance with any application question . Additional range time can be schedule . For more information and complete registration requirements, call (815) 280-1555 . DO NOT BRING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO THE COLLEGE . Concealed Carry classroom sessions are held at JJC's Main Campus. The fire range portion is held at Rink’s Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave., Lockport, IL 60441. Illinois Concealed Carry (LLC 4851) *Please note that students may enroll in the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit training and apply for the Illinois Concealed Carry Permit without completing the N .R .A . Basic Pistol Course (LLC 4850) if they are an active duty, retired or an honorably discharged member of the U .S . Armed Forces . (Must provide copy of DD214 .) Students may enroll at age 20, but must be 21 to apply for the concealed carry permit . In order to enroll in the Illinois Concealed Carry course, students must possess a valid firearm owner identification car (Illinois residents), possess a valid state ID, be allowed by both federal and state law to legally possess a firearm and be able to follow all directions given by the training staff . T1 6-8p.m. R Main June 15-July 6 $110 Illinois Concealed Carry Renewal Training (LLC 5552) This course combines the required classroom instruction and range live fire test to renew a current Illinois Concealed Carry Permit . It is suggested permit holders successfully complete the renewal course and apply for renewal 120 days before the permit expiration date . Please note: Students must have valid, unexpired permit to attend . The live fire range test will be held at Rink’s Gun and Sport, 14363 Archer Ave ., Lockport, IL . Students will be responsible for their ammunition costs and paying the range fee to Rink’s . In order to accommodate schedules, the range time will be scheduled individually with the instructor . Instructors are approved by the Illinois State Police to conduct Illinois Concealed Carry firearms training . Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an electronic certificate and photograph to upload when renewing their Illinois Concealed Carry Permit . Students are solely responsible for completing the renewal process through the Illinois State Police; however, the instructor will provide an ID picture and assistance with any application questions . DO NOT BRING A FIREARM OR AMMUNITION TO THE COLLEGE! T1 6-8p.m. R Main June 15-June 22 $75
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