explore careers, gain new knowledge, develop new skills and boost their
self-confidence. Our programs provide students with a safe and
exciting place to learn. Camps are offered on the Bedford and Lowell
campuses using the vast open spaces in Bedford and the cultural and
ethnic resources in Lowell. Camps are offered for children 8 15 years
old. Please note the recommended ages of each camp carefully when
registering your child. The cost for each camp listed below includes
materials and activities. Some camps require additional fees for special
field trips or supplies. This information is noted in the camp
description. Pay close attention to the start times and end times for
each camp, as they vary. Middlesex camps strive to employ either public
school teachers or experts in the field. All camp employees have
experience instructing children in the content area.
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Community College is celebrating its 16th year hosting Aviation Career
Education (ACE) Camps for middle school students. In ACE Camp:
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." In the
second half of the camp, you will learn the tactics needed to succeed in
a flight simulator. You will also learn advanced simulation techniques
and basic flight maneuvers that will allow you to fly various challenges
in advanced flight simulators. For an additional, optional fee of
approximately $60 your child will have the option to take an
instructional flight; weather dependent. Details the first day of camp.
YTH 610 30
camp will expose you to the various career fields available in veterinary
medicine. We'll investigate how animals benefit our society, how to care
for large and small animals as well as animal rights. This camp is
intended for the student with a love of animals and an interest in
pursuing veterinary training. All field trips and transportation included
in the cost of the camp.
YTH 618 30
about photo composition, lighting, editing and digital photography
software. Some picture-taking experience is helpful, but not necessary.
There will be photo assignments, a field trip and time spent in the
computer lab enhancing your images. Campers must bring their own
digital camera with available memory each day and a portable memory
stick. All field trips costs are included in the cost of the camp.
YTH 623 30
designers create? If so, then this camp is for you! This camp will explore
express your individual creativity. At the start of camp, the basics of
sewing will be taught - how to fasten a button, how to use a sewing
machine, how to embellish jeans and more. Some items will be
restructured clothing, and some will be created from scratch. A fashion
show on the final day of camp will display your creations. This camp is
perfect for new designers, or for returning students as the projects and
designs have changed. All materials are included in the cost of the
camp.
YTH 673 30
complete short film. Using professional, broadcast- quality equipment,
as well as individual flip cameras campers will conceptualize, produce,
direct, and act in a light-hearted thriller. Over the course of a week,
students will learn hands-on how a film is made from story to screen. In
addition, a small amount of time will be spent viewing classic movies
and discussing/critiquing.
YTH 650 30
via daily adventurous road trips and experiences. This odyssey will
entail surveying several forms of writing and producing a portfolio as a
memento of your daily field trips and activities. Campers 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 of the camp.
YTH 634 30
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then this camp is for you! This camp 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 for this camp. 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. A fashion show on the
final day of camp will display our creations.
YTH 614 80