Week One

July 9-12

BEDFORD CAMPUS

ACE: AVIATION AND SIMULATION (Ages 10-15) Co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, Middlesex Community College is celebrating its 19th year hosting Aviation Career Education (ACE). In Aviation and Simulation, you will explore many of the possible aviation careers and meet experts from those fields. Learn the fundamentals of flight by designing, building, and testing your own model aircraft and rockets. On field trips, you will witness airport operations first-hand and learn more about what it takes to have “the right stuff.” For an additional, fee of approximately $60 your child will have the option to take an instructional flight; weather dependent. Details provided the first day of class.

YTH 610 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $363

CARTOONING (Ages 10-15) Join us for an adventure in cartooning! Explore the fundamental skills involved in creating cartoons. We will discuss illustration styles and tips and tricks used by professionals in the industry. Facial expressions, figure drawing, composition, perspective and background will also be covered.

YTH 647 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $312

ALL ABOUT SCIENCE! (Ages 8-11) Experiments? Rockets? Cool chemical reactions? Animal Care? Forensics? Geology? Come to All About Science for a medley of fun activities. Learn how science works in the real world. A portion will involve children overcoming challenges the instructor presents to the group. Maybe simple machines, maybe catapults, maybe fingerprint identification. You never know what you will discover in All About Science!

YTH 639 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $312

MINECRAFT (Ages 8-11) Typically, kids play Minecraft at home with little to no direction or goals in mind. Now, approach gameplay from a new angle to learn how to think critically about your work with the infinite possibilities of the game. Create themes, storylines, dialog between characters, objectives, goals, and more. Most anything imaginable can be performed in Minecraft. It is the epitome of creativity– limitless opportunity to build, discover, and problem-solve. In recent years, the game has gained traction as an educational tool, acknowledged by many as an important vehicle for engaging kids in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields such as programming, video game design & development, level design, and more. There will be supervised breaks with outdoor activities planned.

YTH 695 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $312

BEDFORD CAMPUS - HALF DAY

EXPERIENCE WRITING (Ages 12-15) From pavement to paper, we will approach the writing process via daily adventures and experiences. This odyssey will entail surveying several forms of writing and producing a portfolio as a memento of your daily activities. Students will gain a stronger grasp of grammar concepts, creative writing techniques, and essay format. Confident and emerging writers with a sense of adventure and a love of learning new things are encouraged to attend. All activities included in the cost.

YTH 634 30 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $166 **NEW TIME CHANGE**

PAINTING LIKE THE MASTERS (Ages 12-15) Students will learn about four different Master Artists in history. We will explore what their style is like. Then we will paint a painting in the style of that Master Artist. The materials we will use will be acrylic paints on canvas. Each student will complete at least four paintings in the style of four different artists. This class will both help students recognize differences between styles of artists and help them to create their own style.

YTH 725 30 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $196 **NEW TIME CHANGE**

PLEASE NOTE: For kids that wish to take BOTH Experience Writing and Painting Like the Masters programs, there will be childcare available in between the two offerings from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Be sure to send your child (ren) with lunch.

LOWELL CAMPUS

FASHION DESIGN (Ages 12-16) Are you interested in the texture, style and design of clothing? If so, then this is for you! We will explore fashion tools and techniques to help you develop your own style and express your individual creativity. Lowell, a city rich with textile history and tradition, is an ideal setting. The students will lunch at a local restaurant one day (there will be an additional fee of approximately $12 for lunch.) Each student will receive an original gown donated by a local bridal shop to transform. We will display our creations at a fashion show on the final day.

YTH 614 80 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $332

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (Ages 12-16) What is Medical Laboratory Science? This program will inspire, prepare and motivate a diverse community of learners to think about entering the field of Laboratory Medicine with the tools and knowledge to contribute positively to the healthcare field. Students will learn entry level medical laboratory techniques and perform routine lab testing in a hands-on environment and through various activities. If you love to do experiments and can see yourself working in a lab setting then this program is for you. There will be a walking field trip to a local hospital to see what a true lab setting looks like and to see everything in action, up close.

YTH 726 80 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $332