College for Kids MINECRAFT (Ages 8-11) 9 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. BEDFORD $312 Google Moon, Mars, Sky, and the NASA website. All participants must have a Google/Gmail account set up prior to starting as they will need to have their log in information available during the program. YTH 718 30 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BEDFORD $166 PLEASE NOTE: For kids that wish to take BOTH Coding for Kids and Calling all Explorers 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. July 23-July 26 July 23-July 26 ENGINEERING HOVERCRAFTS (Ages 10-15) It’s true! Engineering can be fun and exciting! It can also be both educational and fun to learn. This project-based course provides an introduction to the basic concepts and fundamentals of engineering. The first day you will learn how to problem solve, brainstorm, and design by using the engineering design process. As the week progress, the “young engineers”, will then apply their new knowledge to build a hovercraft as a team of four students. The week culminates with hovercraft races! YTH 670 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $363 July 16-July 19 ACE: AVIATION AND SIMULATION (Ages 10-15) See prior description for details about this program. (page 8) YTH 610 31 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $363 In golf, and in life, sometimes the ball doesn’t always bounce your way. We believe that sports, specifically the game of golf, provides a platform to encourage core values and healthy choices. In addition to learning the fundamentals of the golf swing and the game, your child will be introduced to life skills that help youth and teens prepare for success at school, at home and in their community. Lessons are offered, in a fun, activity-based, group setting. There will be a field trip included with this program. Participants will need to bring their own golf bag with minimum supplies including a putter, wedge, mid iron, long iron/ hybrid, and a driver. YTH 727 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $363 GOLF (Ages 12-15) Are you looking to become an aspiring artist and want to learn different ways to be creative? How about learning how to create dreamscapes, real and imagined. Students will be able to take their artwork to a different level by producing work that reflects a landscape or a theme with the mystery characteristics of a dream. It will be a surreal experience. YTH 728 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $312 DREAMSCAPES REAL & IMAGINED (Ages 12-15) In this course children will have fun creating and exploring mixed media and a diverse variety of art. Learners will be given the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and tools to create several different art pieces. Each student’s personal interest and unique abilities is embraced in an atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to learn from each other. Students will have an opportunity to work on an ongoing collaborative outdoor art piece. A field trip is included with this program. YTH 723 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $312 ARTWORK IN THE MAKING (Ages 8-11) MINECRAFT (Ages 8-11) See prior description for details about this program. (page 9) YTH 695 31 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $312 VETERINARY EARLY TRAINING (Ages 8-11) LEGOMINDSTORMS EV3 (Ages 8-11) Lego Mindstorms EV3. MCC has purchased Mindstorms sets to explore and build with this summer! Kids will learn basics of robot building and programming. Kids are put into teams of four and presented daily challenges. They will design, build, and test robots in a fun competitive atmosphere. Bring your imagination as you work closely in a team to create a competitive robotic masterpiece. YTH 621 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $312 Do you love animals and want to learn about veterinary medicine? VET class will expose you to 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. YTH 618 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $353 CODING FOR KIDS (Ages 8-12) Learning how to build simple websites and games help children with problem solving, design and logic. Using free software that your child can then use at home, we will explore various sites designed to introduce kids to the world of coding. YTH 691 30 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. BEDFORD $166 This new program will combine the techniques of Web Design for beginners with Stop Motion/iMovie. Students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop & Dreamweaver through step by step tutorials and interactive exercises. Students will also be able to use iMovie, where they can create sets, design backgrounds and develop characters while creating stop motion movies. This program will take place in our MAC lab. YTH 729 30 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. BEDFORD $312 WEB DESIGN & iMOVIE (Ages 11-15) FILM PRODUCTION (Ages 10-15) CALLING ALL EXPLORERS (Ages 8-12) Come explore the world with us! We will use Google Maps, and Google Earth and other free mapping tools to virtually explore the world. Volcanoes, Shipwrecks, Sharks, and Whales will all be found as we explore the Earth and under the sea! Dive into a glass bubble on the other side of the planet, and have a look around. Learn how to make your own maps and save them. We will even go into space via Students will collaborate to produce a complete short film. Using professional, broadcast- quality equipment, as well as individual flip cameras children 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