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College for Kids
Collegefor Kids 2017
Summer Programs for Ages 8 to 15
July 10 - August 17
Bedford Campus College for Kids
July 10-July 13
ACE: AVIATION AND SIMULATION (Ages 10-15)
Co-sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, Middlesex Community
College is celebrating its 18th year hosting Aviation Career Education (ACE) for
middle school students. 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, optional fee
of approximately $60 your child will have the option to take an instructional flight;
weather dependent. Details the first day.
YTH 610 30
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
BEDFORD $363
FILM PRODUCTION (Ages 10-15)
Students will collaborate to produce a 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
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
BEDFORD $312
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.
BEDFORD $312
EXPLORING ACRYLIC PAINTING (Ages 10-15)
Students will be given the opportunity to explore the world of color mixing and
acrylic painting. We'll start off the course getting to know each other and learning
about color theory and mixing as well as experimenting with different acrylic
painting techniques. Create several acrylic paintings during the course. We will
work from our imagination as well as from observation while creating our paintings.
This course will be great for students who love to paint but don't have the chance to
explore this medium during the school year.
YTH 719 30
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
BEDFORD $312
July 17-July 20
EXPERIENCE WRITING (Ages 8-12)
From pavement to paper, we will approach the writing process via daily
adventurous field 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. 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
8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
BEDFORD $312
Middlesex Community College's College for Kids provides children with an exciting range of unique opportunities to explore careers, gain new knowledge, develop
new skills, meet new friends, and boost self-confidence. Our programs provide students with a safe and exciting place to learn on the Bedford and Lowell campuses
using the vast open spaces in Bedford and the cultural and ethnic resources in Lowell. Please note the recommended ages of each program carefully when registering
your child. The prices listed below includes materials and activities although some require additional fees for special field trips or supplies. This information is noted
in the description. Pay close attention to the start times and end times, as they vary. Middlesex strives to employ either public school teachers or experts in the field.
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