Hatterdays

An Academic Alternative to Saturdays

The High Achieving Talented Students (HATS) Program offers year-round academic enrichment classes. We provide an array of monthly classes on Saturday mornings. We look forward to seeing you!

Mark your calendar now!

Dates for Fall 2013

September 14, October 5, November 16 and December 7

Class and Registration Information

Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stetson University campus in DeLand, FL. Each class is $50.

If you are registering more than one student, we offer a multiple class/sibling discount of $45 per class, per student. Each class is an intense, fun, hands-on academic experience. Students may register for one Saturday or multiple Saturdays. Classes vary from month to month and there is no requirement to attend more than one.

» Registration Form | Consent Form

To register, please print out and complete both the registration form and the consent form. Mail both in with your payment (check or money order only - we do not take credit cards at this time). First-time registrations require documentation of participation in a gifted program and/or scoring at the 95th percentile or higher on any standardized testing (see the 2013 Spring FCAT Scores at the 95th Percentile).

Payment must be received in order to be placed on the class roster. If you are interested in attending a class after the registration deadline, please email hats@stetson.edu to inquire about space availability.

» Cancellation and Refund Policy

November 16 Course Descriptions

The registration deadline for the November 16 classes is October 31.

NOV-BER Life Cycles

Plants, insects and bugs, oh my! Come join us as we make science and learning fun. Ever wonder what changes a caterpillar goes through on its way to becoming a butterfly? How about the transformation of a tadpole to a frog? We'll explore different life cycles in nature, including plants, butterflies, frogs and more! This fascinating class will morph inquiring young minds and engage them with hands-on activities. You don't want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about life cycles in nature...a transformation awaits you!
Grades K-2

NOV-101 Water, Water, Everywhere...or Not?

Calling all scientists dedicated to understanding, preserving, re-cycling and enjoying earth's most precious physical resource - water. Join us as we explore the many facets of water including atomic structure, physical properties, surface tension, water conservation and water treatment. Come dip your toes in the vast and deep well of H2O.
Grades 3-5

NOV-102 Mythic Archetypes

What are the ideas, concepts, and characters that tie together stories as diverse as Star Wars and Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and The Princess Bride? Archetypes. Learn about the ancient archetypal events, characters, settings, and objects that tie our modern novels and movies to the stories of the past--and apply them to your favorite story or series!
Grades 5-9

NOV-103 World War I

Ever wonder why we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11? How about where the phrase "down in the trenches" comes from? Or shell shock (no, it's not from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)? Well, these are all attributed to World War I, also known as 'The Great War.' Touched off with a terrorist attack after the Archduke took a wrong turn, an unprecedented catastrophe gripped the world and forever changed the course of history. Come explore how WWI become the first "total war" and took the lives of millions. We'll put the pieces of the complicated puzzle together and discuss many interesting topics including communism, life on the home front, and how the changes in warfare are still being felt today. You don't want to miss this extraordinary overview of WWI; grab a gas mask and get ready to 'hunker down!'
Grades 6-12