The University of Utah is closer than you think. From art classes for kids to yoga for seniors, Continuing Education at the U offers a lifetime of learning opportunities to Davis County. Three departments – Youth Education, Academic Programs, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – bring over 100 credit and non-credit classes for the whole family to the U of U’s Bountiful site.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute returns to Davis County with 11 classes for adults age 50 and over. New classes for spring 2009 include Sacred Vocal Music, a survey from Gregorian chant to contemporary worship; Photo Doctor, photo repair and enhancement using Adobe Photoshop; Ceramics: Tiles, utilizing the Bountiful site’s extensive ceramic studio; and Janet Gaynor: Her Romantic Classics, a look at the winner of the first Academy Award for Best Actress, and her work with Salt Lake-born Frank Borzage and Margaret Livingston.

Youth Education at the U expands its reach into Bountiful with several new classes, including Mad About Math, Music Maniacs, Chemistry & Our World, Chess Challenges and Space Aces. Also new for 2009, Youth Education will offer week-long spring break camps for kids ages 5-12. With everything from Pee Wee Picassos to ACT preparatory courses, Youth Education’s experiential learning classes help Davis County children discover a new interest, make friends and explore the world around them.

For over 25 years, Academic Programs has been offering a rich array of credit and noncredit classes at the Bountiful site. Spring course offerings in art, economics, fitness, writing, and many other subject areas range from a few weeks in length to an entire semester. With the option to earn college credit or learn something new without the stress of assignments or grades, these Academic Programs cater equally to U of U students and lifelong learners.

  To register for any of these programs, or for more information, please call (801) 581-8821 or visit www.continue.utah.edu.