SummerKids@Carroll: Camps for Ages 4 - 12
Preschool Curiosity Shop
Career Kids
Cooking
Creative Kids
Digital Kids
Musical Kids
Scientific Kids
Technology Know How
Theatrical Kids
Woodworking Kids
Start Up and Wind Down
Preschool Curiosity Shop
NEW! A Gnome’s Home (ages 4 - 5)
Combining German culture and nature, children create their own stories and ‘gnome home.’ This session offers an emphasis on the natural environment. This camp is specially designed for preschool campers.
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-168-ALL
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Grandma Fina Has an Umbrella (ages 4 - 5)
The story of Grandma Fina serves as a starting point for practicing the Spanish language. Music, dance and art are integrated throughout the camp. This camp is specially designed for preschool campers.
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-167-ALL
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Millions of Cats (ages 4 - 5)
Meow! Children will read a variety of stories about cats during the week. Using whimsy and science, learning will focus on our feline friends. This camp is specially designed for preschool campers.
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-165-ALL
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Crazy Cooking (ages 4 - 5)
Using math skills (measurement, graphs and sequence) children will follow “crazy” recipes to produce delicious products. The camp will be busy with these little chefs. This camp is specially designed for preschool campers.
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-166-ALL
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Measure, Measure … Find a Treasure (ages 4 - 5)
With clues, maps, measurement and prediction children will find a treasure each day. By week’s end they will be confident explorers! This camp is specifically designed for preschool campers.
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-169-ALL
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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Career Kids
Engineering Camp - All New Projects! (ages 11 - 12)
Get the inside scoop on what engineering is about, today and into the future. Just like in real life, you’ll work in teams to complete a special project that requires expertise from multiple engineering disciplines. An experienced engineer leads you through a project with more Northrup Grumann Corporation professionals visiting daily. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the best in engineering! Instructor: Vicki Mahr
Cost: $160
Course #: KID-103-A67
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Veterinary CSI (ages 9 - 11)
What do you do when you find a dog hit by a car? Use your detective skills to assess the injuries, and learn what you can do to help. Explore diagnostic tools, treatment procedures, and animal handling in a veterinary setting. Learn hands-on skills like how to bandage an injured limb, and use a stethoscope to diagnose conditions of the heart, lungs and abdomen. Take a look at how specialized equipment is used for injured animals, and explore preventative care for your healthy ones. There will be animals in class, so prepare for live animal action! This camp includes a trip to a local animal hospital to see these skills first hand. Instructor: Marian Beattie
Cost: $155
Course #: KID-125-A46
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-125-B46
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Veterinary CSI: 2
This camp is for those who completed Vet CSI 1 and are ready for the next level. Learn about animal anatomy and how everything works together in the healthy animal. Explore fluid therapies, and set up your own IV bags and fluid rates. Become your own surgeon as we explore sterile techniques and how to put on surgical gowns and gloves. Practice your suturing techniques using real suture materials. Learn to become a real animal medic as we perform animal CPR. Explore animal conservation, and enjoy a special field trip. Instructor: Marian Beattie
Cost: $160
Course #: KID-074-A46
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Cooking Kids
All cooking camps are held at the Carroll County Career & Technology Center on Old Washington Road in Westminster. Specific instructions for drop off and pick up at this location are included in the Parent Handbook, which is mailed with your camp confirmation.
Students should wear closed toe shoes and long pants. Sandals and shorts are not permitted in the kitchen.
NEW! A World of Sweets (ages 8 - 11)
Travel the world by tasting the desserts and sweet treats of different countries. What do kids in Italy eat after a pasta dinner? Explore what different countries prize as the best sweets while learning about food and cultures around the globe. Class size is limited. Instructor: Tim Norwood
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-164-A36
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Carousel of Cookies (ages 8 - 11)
If you are a Cookie Monster, and who isn’t, this camp is for you! Drop, rolled, fancy and bar cookies, altogether, are part of this delicious camp. Take home enough to share, but don’t eat them all at once! Class size is limited. Instructor: Kathy Lyons
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-162-A36
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Cooking Around the World - Many New Recipes! (ages 8 - 11)
Experience new tastes and smells as you prepare a five course meal, each from a different cuisine. You’ll spice it up as you follow recipes for an appetizer, a soup, an entree, sides and a dessert that reflect the unique culinary flavor of that region. Take the recipes and your prepared food home to share with your family. Class is size limited. Instructor: Tim Norwood
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-092-A36
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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Kids in the Kitchen - Many New Recipes! (ages 8 - 11)
Learn your way around the kitchen in this yummy camp! You’ll practice your measuring skills, learn how to handle small knives, use a blender and operate a mixer. Start off making cookies from scratch, and then wow your family as you prepare pizza with homemade crust, real yeast bread and more. Finish off the week with a scrumptious lunch you prepare for your invited guest. Class is size limited.
Cost: $120 (Instructor: Bill Holtz)
Course #: KID-108-A36
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $140 (Instructor: Tim Norwood)
Course #: KID-108-B36
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Look I Made Dinner (ages 8 - 11)
Get ready to be the chef your whole family is talking about. Learn to make mouthwatering meals that your whole family will love. You’ll learn to make more than a box dinner. Prepare main dishes, side dishes, vegetables and more. After this camp, you may be making dinner every night! Class size is limited. Instructor: Kathy Lyons
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-163-A36
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
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Creative Kids
American Girl Camp: All About the Girls (ages 6 - 8)
Now it’s all about the girls as you make doll-sized furniture, clothing and accessories. Bring your American Girl or any doll, and have fun designing and crafting special elements for your favorite "gals."
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-095-A13
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! American Girl Camp: Girls through History (ages 6 - 8)
Join the American Girls in a trip through time from 1764 through 1974! Play games, make crafts and learn about the part girls play in American history from Kaya to Julie. Bring your American Girl or any doll, and have fun learning and playing. Instructor: Karla Dorsey
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-150-A13
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
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Art Attack - New Each Year!
A Kids@Carroll favorite! Use your imagination and a variety of materials to create unique artwork. We’ll paint, sculpt, collage, explore texture and who knows what else. You’ll create unique 3-D environments, paintings and much more! Wear clothes for making a mess and enjoy different activities each week so you can come more than once! Instructor: Ken Ecker
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-096-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-096-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-096-C13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug.2, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-096-D46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Art Rocks!
Art Rocks combines fun music and energetic art for a wildly creative adventure. Make musical instruments, learn about rhythm and create some music of your own! Design a poster promoting a concert, as well as a unique label for a new CD. As a rock artist, create your own rock art, design mystifying paintings to music, and try your hand at melodic action painting. Come into the spotlight for a rocking good time! In partnership with Abrakadoodle.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-170-AK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-170-B24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-170-CK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Chocolate Camp (ages 10 - 12)
Explore the world of chocolate and the many ways to enjoy this centuries old treat. Discover a bit of history and the wild places chocolate passes through from bean to supermarket. Relax in a chocolate facial and create an original one of a kind chocolate-dyed t-shirt. Test your chocolate tasting skills in the blind taste test comparing different grades of chocolate. Hot or cold, liquid or solid, anyway you taste it, this week will be delicious. Bring a white cotton t-shirt to the first day. Instructor: Missy Marlin
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-130-A57
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Drawing and Painting
Here’s a chance to create unique works of art using some of the techniques of famous artists. Learn drawing and painting techniques including color, composition, form and structures using tempura, acrylic media and charcoal. Instructor: Ken Ecker
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-101-A36 July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m. Ages 8 – 11
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NEW! Duct Tape Art (ages 9 - 11)
Duct tape art you say? You bet! See how duct tape holds the universe together. Explore new uses and how it functions as an art. Use duct tape and paper to create 3-D pieces both functional and non-functional such as unique clothing, accessories and constructs. Weird, but totally fun! Visit Ducktivites to see what is possible. Instructor: Jeff Sharp
Cost: $145
Course #: KID-141-A46
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Green Kids in a Colorful World
Create remarkable art using recycled items such as CDs, plastic bottles, packaging, paper tubes and more. Learn about reusing common everyday items and turning them into masterpieces. There’ll be lots of 3-D projects such as creating French Santons statues and fuzzy animals like puppies, as well as using reusable items for painting and drawing! Join our colorful world where we put the emphasis on green! Provided in partnership with Abrakadoodle.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-171-AK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday, - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-171-BK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-171-C24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, Aug 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Kids on the Runway
You’ve found the ultimate style camp! From Leonardo da Vinci to Louis Vuitton this is the place to create your own unique style inspired by the illustrators, designers and artists who focus on the world of high fashion and design! Create dresses or shirts and design cool accessories. Try out your creative ideas on sneakers or high heels! Get in the spotlight and ready for the Ultimate Kids Runway Show featuring unique portfolio designs created by you! Provided in partnership with Abrakadoodle.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-172-AK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-172-B24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Mosaic Designs
Piece together awesome designs made from colored glass, seeds, beads and whatever you can imagine. You are only limited by your imagination. It doesn't matter if you took this camp last year; you can make something new with new mosaic materials! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Instructor: Ken Ecker
Cost: $130
Course #: KID-113-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-113-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Pirates, Princesses and Princes
Off we go to days when pirates ruled the seas and royalty ruled the land. Make castles, crowns, sea monsters, pirate maps and more. ARRRRGGG, Your Majesty, this camp is filled with a bounty of games, activities, music and creative art experiences for our noble princes, princesses and sea-faring pirates! Provided in partnership with Abrakadoodle.
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-173-AK1 (ages 5 – 6)
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-173-B24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Puppet Fest (ages 6 - 8)
Join the puppet parade! Create puppets out of everyday materials while exploring the history of these wonderful entertainers. Use your newest friends to create a story all your own. Then, get ready to perform your own show complete with puppets and scenery for your family and friends. Instructor: Karla Dorsey
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-146-A13
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Sketching and Drawing (ages 9 - 11)
Love to doodle? Take your scribbles to the next step, and learn to use pencil or charcoal to draw still life arrangements, landscapes or a special scene with the appropriate detail and perspective. Practice quick sketches, without over thinking, to capture the essence of your subject. Instructor: Ken Ecker
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-091-A46
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
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Stained Glass Mosaics (ages 9 - 11)
Hang your original framed glass mosaic in your window and watch the sun stream through reflecting all the colors of the rainbow into the room. Create your own design, cut the glass yourself, assemble all the pieces and enjoy! Instructor: Ken Ecker
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-005-A46
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Yummy Art Camp
Get your spoon, paintbrush and chocolate syrup ready; we’re creating art! From cupcake design and food mosaics to chocolate syrup painting, it’s all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art! Build spaghetti sculptures; learn about food artists such as Vic Muniz, Lisa Cherkasky, Renee Comet; play "foodie" games and more. Use incredible edible materials like marshmallows, cereals, crackers and flour to create art as you learn the techniques of graphic design, painting, sculpture and mosaics. No peanut or peanut oils will be used. Provided in partnership with Abrakadoodle.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-002-A24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-002-BK1 (ages 5 - 6)
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Digital Kids
FX: Science Behind Special Effects
Become a master of illusion by learning the age-old scientific techniques used by Hollywood masters to create movie magic. Experiment with visual and mechanical effects as well as using Green Screens and computer generated imagery (CGI). Finish with a digital representation of your FX project, which will be hosted on a password protected website to share with friends and family. In this class, nothing is what it seems! No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-010-A36 (ages 8 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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LEGO® Films and Stop Action (ages 8 -11)
Make your LEGO®’s come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGO®s, and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this camp brings your dreams to the screen. Bring in LEGO®s or action figures from home; all other equipment is provided. Your created film will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $154
Course #: KID-027-A36
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
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LEGO® Games (ages 8 - 11)
Combine two favorites? LEGO®’s and video games! Create a virtual LEGO® universe, characters and adventures in an interactive 2-D video game. Leave with your LEGO® 2-D game to share with friends and family on a password protected website. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac users can speak with instructors at the first class. No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-011-A36
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Lightz! Camera! Action! (ages 8 - 11)
So you want to make a movie? Learn the dynamics of storytelling, shooting, editing, graphics, sound and more. From pre-production to your own premiere, learn by doing with an expert and ultimately make your very first short movie. The last day of camp will be the World Premiere of your “I Made It Myself” production! All equipment supplied and your created film will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-111-A36
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Make Your First Video Game (ages 8 - 11)
Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the crucial keys to designing your first 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics and elements, music and sound, software and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore as you learn how to really get into the game. Your created game will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac users can speak with instructors at the first class. No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-112-A36
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Make Your First 3-D Video Game (ages 8 - 11)
Develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Learn the physics behind 3-D Game Design, and explore event scripting, level design, controlling game play flow and storytelling. Your created game will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac users can speak with instructors at the first class. No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-085-A36
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Video Game Odyssey
Unlock the keys to game design by choosing your own adventure. Unlike any other game design camp, make special top-down games to compete with your friends. Whether you want to create a racing game or a labyrinth filled with challenges, you complete your game design odyssey. Your game will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac users can speak with instructors at the first class. No prior experience is necessary. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-157-A36
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Virtual Worlds and Future Cities (ages 8 - 11)
Teleportation centers … flying cars … buildings that talk to you! What will the world look like in the year 2050? Design the next great metropolis that builds on the great architects and engineers of the past, or create something completely from your imagination. Use design software to learn about scale, energy and city planning to design a virtual city. Your design will be posted on a special class website showcasing your created world. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class is size limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-151-A36
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
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Language, History and Culture Kids
NEW! American Journey Adventure
Be transported through many eras of American history. Discover the traditions and culture of Colonial America, battle for America in wars, face the trials of the pioneers, witness the drama of the Roaring 20's, and rock your way through the Nifty 50’s and Swinging 60’s. Explore America’s past with stories, music, crafts and drama. Instructors: Deborah Seraydarian and Lindsey Marshall
Cost: $120
Course #: KID-127-A46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-127-B13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Ancient Civilization Adventure
Travel back in time to face the gods in ancient Greece and conquer the known world with the Roman legions. Discover the mysteries of ancient China and India. Learn the secret of Pharaoh’s mummy in ancient Egypt. And clash with Medieval knights and queens as you explore the past with stories, music, crafts and drama. Instructors: Deborah Seraydarian and Lindsey Marshall
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-128-A46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-128-B13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Dancing Hands: ASL for Kids (ages 5 - 8)
Express yourself! Practice introducing yourself and say your name with your hands. Through games, crafts and activities, explore new ways to "talk" about food, animals, feelings and everyday things. Discover what it is like to be a deaf or hard of hearing kid today. See what it’s like to speak with your hands, and listen with your eyes. Instructor: Louise Rollins
Cost: $120
Course #: KID-158-AK3
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Funny Money (ages 9 -11)
Make some sense from dollars and cents. Join us on a whirlwind tour of the world of money. See how to take a little cash and turn it into a chunk of change. Learn some tips to stretch your allowance. You’ll see what is so funny about money! Instructor: Amy Brewer
Cost: $130
Course #: KID-161-A46
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Moving Kids
Dance and Movement (ages 6 - 9)
Dip into dance as you explore a little bit of several dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip-hop and others. Stretch and condition your body. Express yourself through creative movement. Beginners welcome! Instructor: Amy Appleby
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-100-A14
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Maxin’ and Relaxin’ Yoga (ages 9 - 11)
Get ready for a yoga adventure and try something new! Experienced and beginners alike, you’ll stretch your body, explore new ways to move, and even create your own weighted-eye pillow to help you relax. Yoga for kids will help you be a better student or athlete by improving your flexibility, concentration, core strength and ability to relax. No prior yoga experience is necessary, just a sense of adventure. Instructor: Beth Feinstein
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-135-A46
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Yoga Under the Sea (ages 5 - 8)
Come "visit" the beach and the ocean through yoga poses, story books, games and music that take us on picnics to the beach, underwater adventures with fish and sharks, and sailing on the seven seas. Learn how to move your body to increase balance, strength and flexibility in this fun and supportive environment! No prior yoga experience is necessary. Instructor: Beth Feinstein
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-138-AK3
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Musical Kids
NEW! I-Rock (ages 8 - 11)
Rock, rap, hip-hop, country … you can rock out even if you’ve never played an instrument! Create songs, podcasts or music videos using tools like Garage Band and other mass media software, explore the basics of song composition, editing tracks, and create a music video. Your created songs, music video and podcasts will be hosted on a student website to share with friends and family. You should bring earphones to the camp. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-156-A36
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Jumpin’ Jammin’ Drumming Fun (ages 5 - 10)
Get movin’ and groovin’ with basic hand drumming and percussion, rhythm games, songs from around the world, and even folk tales with music and dance. If you think you know music, think again! Instructor: Jaqui MacMillian
Cost: $120
Course #: KID-028-AK5
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Reading and Writing Kids
A Week at Hogwarts: Harry Potter and Friends
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at the Carroll Community College branch. Those magical folk who have read the books by J. K. Rowlings will enter a familiar world of delights. We also welcome any Muggles who wish to learn about Harry Potter’s world. Join us in our quest to learn about magical creatures, herbology and other wildly interesting subjects. Class size is limited. Instructor: Linda Nestor
Cost: $155
Course #: KID-144-A47 (ages 9 - 12)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-144-B47 (ages 9 - 12)
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Create a Fictional World (ages 9 - 11)
If you love science fiction and fantasy like Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Hobbit and Eragon, this camp is for you! Go behind the scenes of some of literature’s most famous fantasy/sci-fi settings, and then create one of your own. Develop a “world” journal that will help you establish the rules of your own special fictional place. Design your world’s geography, history, weather, plants, animals and even the people. Then, just add stories! We’ll do some writing, plus lots of hands-on activities like building a 3-D map, creating a diorama, and sculpting a creature or person from your world! Instructor: Julie Castillo
Cost: $120
Course #: KID-142-A46
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
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Dr. Seuss is on the Loose (ages 5 - 8)
There is fun to be done! Get ready to dive into a world where cats wear hats, eggs are green, and foxes wear socks. Dr. Seuss’s beloved classics are the foundation of a week of nonsense, make-believe and creativity. Play games, create arts and crafts and build your own rhyming stories. Oh, the places we will go! Instructor: Trisha Deen
Cost: $130
Course #: KID-143-AK3
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Fairy Tale Detective (ages 6 - 8)
Start with some fairy tales, add some science and watch the fun explode out of this camp. Build a wall that can stand up to the Big Bad Wolf. Decide which bowl holds Goldilocks’s porridge best. Use your science detective skills to unlock the real mysteries behind your fairy tales. Time to turn your favorite fairy tales into super science adventures! Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-133-A13
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-133-B13
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Mother Goose and Friends (ages 5 - 7)
Come and rhyme with Mother Goose and all her friends! Follow Jack and Jill, Little Bo Peep, and many more of Mother’s friends to a magical land of language and make believe. Sing songs to help with reading, dance a jig to the rhythm of new words, and create new friends in a world of learning while you explore these classic tales. Instructor: Amy Appleby
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-136-AK2
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Percy Jackson Adventures (ages 9 - 12)
The gods of Mount Olympus have set a quest for you! Do you have what it takes to fight your way through a world of mythological monsters and dangerous demi-gods? If you find your way to Camp Half-Blood, you just may learn to fight like a real hero, save mythical creatures, and battle the powers of the underworld. Only you can complete your quest, with the help of your friends. Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $155
Course #: KID-023-A47
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Percy Jackson: Heroes of Olympus (ages 9 - 12)
Camp Half-Blood needs your help! The gods are back again, and this time they are ready for a fight. Help Percy Jackson and his new friend, Jason, as they set out on a quest to save the world as the gods turn their warlike Roman face on an unsuspecting world. Demigods we need you! Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $155
Course #: KID-137-A47
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Super Hero Me
Call upon the power in your mind, body and soul to find the super hero in you! Try out your super powers as we play games and overcome challenges just like your favorite super heroes. Test your mental skills against other superheroes. Flex your muscles as you compete in feats of strength and endurance. And show the world the unique super hero in you! Instructor: DeAndre Ingram
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-140-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-140-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Scientific Kids
NEW! Astronomy (ages 9 - 11)
Reach for the stars as you explore the night sky! Learn about planets, stars and a whole galaxy of things as we bring the night to day camp. Who knows what you might discover in the vastness of space! Instructor: Gary Fuhrman
Cost: $145
Course #: KID-129-A46
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Big Backyard (ages 6 - 8)
Get up close and personal with the bugs, critters and plants in your backyard habitat. Dig, plant, and build natural habitats to attract butterflies, birds, insects and critters that live in the outdoors. Play games, meet some animals and learn all about the natural world in your backyard. Bring sunscreen and a hat (optional) for working and walking outside. Instructor: Sherry Fisher
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-015-A13
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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Countdown to Flight (ages 6 - 8)
How does a big heavy plane stay up in the air? How do rockets make it into space? Build your own planes and copters to discover the secrets of aviation. Discover why bubbles float and what makes a good parachute. Join us for a fun exploration of things that fly. Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $145
Course #: KID-098-A13
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Earth Extreme
Watch lava flow turning a forest to rock and ash. Feel the earth tremble as a crack in the ground swallows everything in its path. Listen to the wind howl as hurricanes and tornados destroy houses, trees and more. Earth is an extreme place to live when you look at the way it can destroy. Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $120
Course #: KID-131-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp on July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-131-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Everyday Earth Day (ages 6 - 8)
Discover the wonders our planet has to offer right outside our door. See the little things kids can do every day that make a big difference to nature. Come explore the earth with us as we play games, and meet the creatures that share our planet. Be ready to learn and have fun as we make every day into Earth Day! Instructor: Sherry Fisher
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-132-A13
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Game Strategists (ages 9 - 11)
B4. Bombs Away. Direct hit! Your team has won the day. Bring your best gaming skills back to the board. Look at board games in a whole new light as you explore the techniques, teamwork and strategies that make these games great. Soon you’ll have a monopoly on board games. Instructor: DeAndre Ingram
Cost: $115
Course #: KID-145-A46
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! It’s a Long Way Down: Parachute Design Challenge (ages 9 - 11)
Calling all air and space engineers! It’s up to you to design and create test parachutes that are "Mission Ready" for our top pilots and skydivers. You’ll be learning about the forces of drag and atmospheric gravity as you prepare for missions that test your own designs. We need you to complete our mission. Instructor: Mike Glennon
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-160-A46
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Junkyard Warriors (ages 8 - 11)
Create motorized mechanisms, mini-robots and racers with recycled common everyday items. You’ll work on a team to find solutions for a series of challenges and compete to accomplish specific tasks. Each challenge combines environmental principles, physics and basic elements of design and engineering. Then, you will face the final challenge to earn the title Junkyard Warrior and become protectors of the environment. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $154
Course #: KID-107-A36
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Measures, Maps and Treasures
Grab your map, compass and sense of adventure as you find your way around our amazing world. See how people got around before GPS. Learn to use many different types of maps and even make a few of your own. Measure the distance from here to there in ways you never knew before, and find the treasure when you finally unlock the secrets of the map. Instructor: Bill Holtz
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-178-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-178-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Rainforest Adventure (ages 6 - 8)
Get deep into your own rainforest adventure right here in the classroom, and get to know the colorful birds, unique animals and creepy insects that live in this wet and wild place. What would it be like to live in a place where it rains every day?! Instructor: Barbara Campion
Cost: $135
Course #: KID-087-A13
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Soft Circuits (ages 8 - 11)
Want squishy speakers for your iPod? Illuminated patches for your backpack? Create functional soft sculpture and awesome wearables that incorporate light and sound. Young artists, designers and engineers master basic electronics, sewing and soldering skills. You'll use your own machine. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $175
Course #: KID-155-A36
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Spy Codes and Ciphers (ages 9 - 11)
Urgent message from Command: …---… Send messages out to sea with Morse code, relay orders to the Navajo code talkers in World War II, and unlock the mysteries of the Enigma machine. Learn how to create your own code to send messages right under the enemy’s nose. Instructor: Mike Glennon
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-159-A46
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: Blood, Bones and Brains Oh Boy!
Get into the guts of science surgery! Entering the world of the human body you’ll make a working model of the human lungs, map the tongue’s taste buds, test for bacteria and do simulated blood typing. Then, bring out your inner physician while you perform a ‘virtual’ heart transplant and ‘virtual’ cow eye dissection. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-079-A13 (ages 6 - 8)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-079-B46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Super Science: Chemical Magic
Get ready for a "magical" laboratory experience Harry Potter style. Make and take home Flubber, a mushroom monster, Silly Putty, gum, Tie-Dye shirt, Play Dough, bubbling lava blobs, copper coins, glowing slime and more. Learn chemistry concepts including atoms and bonding, acids and bases, fire and ice reactions, and polymer chemistry. Get ready for the smoking volcano, big bang sock cannon, Hindenburg explosion and more. Take home your own wizardry recipe booklet and mini chemistry kit. Bring a white 100% cotton t-shirt to the first class. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-117-A46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-117-B24 (ages 7 - 9)
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-117-C46 (ages 9 - 11)
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Super Science: Crime Scene Investigation (ages 9 - 11)
Become a Super Science Sleuth! Learn about forensics, crime scene investigation and crime lab chemistry as you perform experiments designed to show you how cases are solved. Search for evidence, gather clues and discover how science can help solve a mystery. Dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, test for blood type and DNA (using simulated blood), and use Glow blood to see where humans can’t see. Examine hair fibers, practice chemistry to identify mystery substances and more. You will take home a CSI forensic science kit. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-118-A46
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: Diggin’ for Dinosaurs, Rockin’ Rocks and Crystal Creations
(ages 6 - 8)
Discover the exciting science of archeology and paleontology as you excavate and assemble complete skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock. Make fossilized plaster replicas of dinosaur teeth, claws, trilobites and ancient snails. Unearth some fascinating facts about rocks, minerals and crystals. Take home a rock and mineral collection, a rock and mineral book, unearthed treasures, fossilized shark teeth and crystals. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-119-A13
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-119-B13
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: Electronic Circuit Science (ages 9 - 11)
Build electronics and circuits the hands-on way. Use speakers, capacitors, resistors, transformers and other electronic components to build unique projects such as an electric motor, a radio, a space gun, a working alarm, an electric fan and more. Learning concepts include series and parallel circuits, reading schematic diagrams, circuit theory and electromagnetics. Take home an electronic kit and a working electric motor. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $129
Course #: KID-120-A46
Monday - Friday, July 1 - 5 (no camp on July 4), 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Super Science: Make and Take (ages 6 - 8)
Make your own toys designed to illustrate science concepts. Make your own submarine diver game, and learn about fluids and pressure. Learn chemistry concepts by making your own colorful t-shirt. Build a model of Hero of Alexandria’s fountain or a vortex tornado in a bottle. Make ultraviolet light detecting bead bracelets, bubbling lava blobs, green Flubber, Glowing goo, bouncing super balls and more. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-121-A13
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-121-B13
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: Physics, Flight and Rocketry (ages 9 - 11)
Blast off into a lively week of flight and rocketry! Build and launch scale model rockets, planes and other flying gadgets. Take home a rocket and other projects that you make. You’ll also build solar-powered cars, balloon vehicles, experiment with robotic flying insects and more. Learn the physics behind flight in a fun-filled hands-on environment. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-122-A46
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Super Science: Roller Coaster and Amusement Park Science (ages 9 - 11)
Work with your team of engineers to construct the major component rides of a model amusement park. Build the Vertical Vengeance Roller Coaster, Star Bust Spinner, Ferris wheels, boom ride, flume, 5 foot tall Ripping Rocket Roller Coaster, Pirate Ride and more. Take home one motorized K’NEX project. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-123-A46
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Walk on the Wild Side (ages 7 - 10)
Step into the world of local wild animals! Take hikes, play games and create crafts everyday while exploring local wildlife, learning bird calls and identifying animal tracks and scat. Engage with live animal encounters, and be ready for a real wildlife adventure. Instructor: Sherry Fisher
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-086-A25
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Technology Know-How Kids
NEW! Beyond the Blocks (ages 9 - 11)
A hands-on beginning electronics class for LEGO® fanatics! Electrical engineers teach how to solder circuits, light LED’s, electrify motors and program microcontrollers to bring LEGO® bricks to life! Design and build an electrified creation to take home. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $175
Course #: KID-174-A46
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Breaking Bricks: LEGO® Hacks and Mods (ages 9 - 11)
Fuse, cut and modify custom parts for unique LEGO® and Duplo® take-home projects. This original design course for novice and experienced builders encourages experimentation with materials, tool use, hand skills and creativity. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $175
Course #: KID-153-A46
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-153-B46
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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Creative Design and Robotics (ages 8 - 11)
Robotics is one of America’s fastest growing industries! Learn the fundamentals of motorized mechanisms and basic design principles in the unique camp. Design your own creation, and learn problem-solving skills to improve your machines. On the last day, machines and robots complete a series of challenges! Equipment is supplied. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-012-A36
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – noon
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Cyber Spies (ages 8 - 11)
You are all that stands between world peace and a group of international hackers that are launching a series of cyber-attacks on multinational corporations and governments. Working in teams you will solve simulated scenarios by investigating digital clues and challenges. The world needs you! In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-088-A36
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Droids and Bots (ages 8 - 11)
From R2-D2 to the Roomba, learn the basics of task robotics in this cutting-edge camps including the assembly process, principles of gears, mechanics, sensors and sound activation. Each day brings a different concept and a new challenge as you build a variety of different task oriented robots with your partner. In this collaborative camp, campers work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-083-A36
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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eLab Alternative Energy LEGO®’s (ages 9 - 11)
If it’s LEGO®’s, you know it’s going to be fun! Use them to build wind mills, solar powered cars and more. Investigate how to generate, store and use sources of energy. Get ready to use a motor and solar panel, a capacitor and the new eLab LEGO® System set. Who knew? This camp is designed to be collaborative to emphasize the creative process. You will work in pairs or teams for most of the camp. Instructor: Jay Zeminski
Cost: $140
Course #: KID-102-A46
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Future Fab, Jr. (ages 9 - 11)
Like to tinker with stuff? Here you’ll learn electronics and tinkering fundamentals by making one-of-a-kind electromechanical toys to take home. Develop design and electronics skills by sketching, cutting, sculpting, soldering and vacuum-forming. Perfect for aspiring engineers, designers and artists. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $175
Course #: KID-152-A46
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-152-B46
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: Battle Bots (ages 6 - 8)
Enter the world of robotics as you explore, design and build robots using the Robotix system. Invent and construct robotic creations that will be challenged throughout the week with our robot Olympics, Battle-Bot competition, robot-bowing and more. Learn to program simple commands, and make your robot do tricks with robotic controllers. Finally, explore a range of challenging builds including the 5 foot tall commander robot and 6 foot long Crocosaur. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $129
Course #: KID-116-A13
Monday - Friday, July 1 – 5 (no camp July 4), 9 a.m. – noon
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Super Science: WeDo Robots (ages 6 - 9)
Build and program LEGO® models featuring working motors and sensors. Use simple drag and drop software to make the robots move around within four possible themes: Amazing Mechanisms, Play Soccer, Wild Animals and Adventure Stories. Provided in partnership with Super Science.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-017-A14
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-017-B14
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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Theatrical Kids
Beasts and Beauties (ages 9 - 11)
Transform into someone else! Learn the tricks theatrical make-up professionals use to change ordinary people into extraordinary characters. Become an expert at a basic application for stage use. Explore how make-up artists make the young look old, turn healthy skin into bruises and blotches, and change regular people into monsters. Come with your sense of adventure, and leave with a portfolio of characters created by you! Instructor: Cassandra Casey
Cost: $155
Course #: KID-056-A46
Monday - Friday, Aug. 5 – 9, 9 a.m. – noon
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NEW! Big Top Buddies (ages 6 - 8)
Younger circus stars get their introduction to circus skills like spinning plates, balancing feathers/sticks and juggling scarves. Acrobatics and tumbling are introduced as well as lots of clowning and gags. Some circus theme arts and crafts will round out the days, and campers will get to "pie" their instructor on Pie in the Face Day! Provided in partnership with Michael Rosman’s Circus Stars.
Cost: $150
Course #: KID-147-A13
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-147-B13
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Circus Camp (ages 9 - 15)
Hey … it’s time to clown around … for real. Start with whatever experience you have or none at all, and end up learning how to juggle, spin plates, walk the tight wire, stilt walking, all kinds of clowning and much more. At the end of the week, perform your new circus acts for relatives and friends. The performance coaches are professional clowns and comedy performers. What are you waiting for? Provided in partnership with Michael Rosman’s Circus Stars.
Cost: $295 (full day)
Course #: KID-001-A40
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-001-B40
Monday - Friday, July 15 – 19, 9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
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Creative Dramatics: Theater FUN-damentals (ages 6 - 9)
Do you have a desire to perform? This camp helps to stimulate and free your creativity as a performer. You’ll develop technical skill for the stage. Drama activities include dramatic warm-ups, improvisation, theatre games, vocal technique, pantomime as well as short scene work. Instructor: Amy Appleby
Cost: $125
Course #: KID-099-A14
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
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Magician’s Apprentice (formerly Magic Camp, ages 9 - 11)
Calling all magicians! Beginners and those skilled in the magical arts! Test your skills at disappearing coins, cards, levitation of objects and much more. Magician’s apprentices construct their own magic wand and other magical props while discussing the science and illusion behind each trick. The week ends with a Magical Extravaganza Show for invited guests. Instructor: Gary Furhman
Cost: $130
Course #: KID-134-A46
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Television and Screen Acting (ages 8 - 11)
From the first time you said "let’s pretend," you were learning to act. Yet the art of acting is a true craft, one that the masters learn, practice and hone. The greatest actors take the audience on a journey with them. Learn auditioning, scene blocking, understanding context, learning lines, script reading and working with a director and the camera, refining each and every take. Special emphasis focuses on commercial shots, television and movie scenes, and the use of improv as a learning technique. Your headshots, resumes and commercials will be hosted on a website to share with friends and family! In this collaborative camp, you will work in teams for most of the camp. Class size is limited. Provided in partnership with Black Rocket Productions.
Cost: $180
Course #: KID-124-A36
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 9 a.m. – noon
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Woodworking Kids
Make It Go: Cars (ages 6 - 9)
Experiment, invent and fabricate unique wooden and plastic model cars and self-propelled rolling vehicles! Bring your busy hands and imaginations to make original, high quality toys. Use real hand tools to cut, shape, sand and finish your projects. For girls and boys who love to invent, draw and build! You will design, modify and race a series of vehicles including a flat car and a vehicle with elastic “motor.” All while learning problem solving skills, shop math and order of operation. Hand tools are used, with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $165
Course #: KID-148-A14
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 9 a.m. – noon
Course #: KID-148-B14
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon
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Make It Go: Flying Machines (ages 6 - 9)
Create from scratch a wooden plane that really flies! Experiment, invent, fabricate and launch ultra-light coasters, zip line racers, prop copters and rockets! Bring your busy hands and imaginations to make original, high quality toys. All while learning problem solving, shop math and order of operation. Hand tools are used, with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship. Take home four unique, high quality flying machines. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $165
Course #: KID-149-A14
Monday - Friday, July 8 – 12, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-149-B14
Monday - Friday, July 29 – Aug. 2, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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NEW! Young Woodshop Apprentice (ages 9 - 11)
Become a woodworker! Each apprentice completes three high quality personal projects. Apprentices practice following plans; accurate measurements; and marking, cutting, drilling and shaping with hand tools. Every project is sanded, personalized with applied wooden features, and protected with hand rubbed finishes. Hand tools are used, with an emphasis on safety and craftsmanship. Provided in partnership with Future Makers.
Cost: $175
Course #: KID-177-A46
Monday - Friday, June 24 – 28, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Course #: KID-177-B46
Monday - Friday, July 22 – 26, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
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Start-up and Wind-down Time
Early morning and late afternoon supervised activities are available for children age 6 and up to accommodate work schedules. There is an additional charge for each week (see below). Indicate the course number and dates of your selected week(s) when you register.
Start-up
Cost: $18 per week
All Start-Up sections are Monday – Friday from 7:30 – 9 a.m.
Course #: KID-175-A4 June 24 – 28
Course #: KID-175-A1 July 1 – 5 (no program on July 4)
Course #: KID-175-B1 July 8 – 12
Course #: KID-175-C1 July 15 – 19
Course #: KID-175-D1 July 22 – 26
Course #: KID-175-E1 July 29 – Aug. 2
Course #: KID-175-F1 Aug. 5 – 9
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Wind-down
Cost: $18
All Wind-Down sections are Monday – Friday, 4:15 – 6 p.m.
On occasion campers may be escorted to special events held on campus during these times. If this occurs, a sign indicating where children may be picked up will be posted in the gym.
Course #: KID-176-A4 June 24 – 28
Course #: KID-176-A1 July 1 – 5 (no program on July 4)
Course #: KID-176-B1 July 8 – 12
Course #: KID-176-C1 July 15 – 19
Course #: KID-176-D1 July 22 – 26
Course #: KID-176-E1 July 29 – Aug. 2
Course #: KID-176-F1 Aug. 5 – 9
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