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Contents Course Descriptions Arts, Music & Culinary Delights ........................................... 7 Computers & Technology ...................................................... 9 LEGO®, Robotics & More ........................................................ 9 Literary, Cultural & Writing Adventures .......................... 10 Science, Math & STEM .......................................................... 11 Study Skills & Test Preparation .......................................... 12 Safe Sitter ® One-Day Class 1 All Day Classes Lunch Bunch General Program Information Campus Map Frederick Community College (FCC) prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Under the ADA and Section 504, FCC makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities for College-sponsored events and programs. For FCC employees needing accommodations, including interpreting, please email [email protected]. For students and others with accommodation needs or questions, please call 301.846.2408, or to request sign language interpreter services, please email [email protected]. Sign language interpreters will not be automatically provided for Collegesponsored events without a request for services. Requests must be made at least five workdays before a scheduled event to guarantee accommodations. If your request pertains to accessible transportation for a College-sponsored trip, please submit your request at least 21 calendar days in advance. Requests made less than 21 calendar days in advance may not be able to be guaranteed. At-a-Glance | by week 2 6 7 13 14 17 We’re ready for a great summer and we want you to join us! Kids on Campus at Frederick Community College (FCC) offers week-long, all day, morning, and afternoon programs featuring supervised, hands-on activities to encourage students to think independently in a safe environment. Note: Registration deadline for all classes is close of business (4:30 p.m.) the Thursday prior to the class start date. Learn more and register at frederick.edu/Youth LET’S GET STARTED! If you need assistance registering, please call us at 301.624.2888, email at [email protected], or visit our registration office in Jefferson Hall (Building J). Registration Info Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Disclaimer | These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Board of Education of Frederick County, the Superintendent, FCPS, or any FCPS school. Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5 (Independence Day) Limited Scholarships are available! See page 6 for details. Classes will not be held on the following days: Kids take over the music department for these half day camps that inspire students to keep playing all summer long. Week 1 Band Camp, Jazz Ensemble, and Music FUNdamentals Week 4 Beats and Bytes Music Courses for Middle School Musicians
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 1 Ages For questions or more information about summer youth programs, contact: [email protected] • 301.846.2661 All Day Classes 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. KOC770 Biological Science in the Lab Ages 12-15 M-F 6/24-6/28 $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 KOC509 Video Game Design Ages 9-14 M-W 7/1-7/3 $155 Conference Center/E139 KOC777 Black Light Illumination Theatre Ages 8-15 M-F 7/8-7/12 $318 VPAC*/F142 Ages 8-15 M-F 7/22-7/26 $318 VPAC*/F142 KOC653 Theatricks Circus Experience Ages 9-14 M-F 7/8-7/12 $318 VPAC*/F145 KOC774 Marine Science Ages 12-15 M-F 7/8-7/12 $348 Catoctin Hall/C229 KOC672 Forensic Science Academy Ages 12-15 M-F 7/15-7/19 $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 KOC772 Introduction to Advanced Science Ages 12-15 M-F 7/22-7/26 $348 Catoctin Hall/C229 KOC779 Biotechnology Exploration Ages 12-15 M-F 7/29-8/2 $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 KOC785 Hula Hoop & Flow Ages 8-15 M-F 8/5-8/9 $298 VPAC*/F141 NOTE: All classes will meet on campus in an in-person environment. *Visual & Performing Arts Center (VPAC) Lunch Bunch: Bring Your Own Lunch is included in all day camp pricing. Students should bring a non-perishable lunch each day. Theatricks Circus Experience
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 2 At-a-Glance | by week WEEK 1: June 24 – 28 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC770 Biological Science in the Lab 12-15 yrs $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 p. 12 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC636 Structural Engineering 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E125 p. 11 KOC771 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs 8-11 yrs $139 Conference Center/E136 p. 12 KOC445 Calling All Painters 10-13 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F130 p. 7 KOC634 Minecraft: Architecture - Seven Wonders Of The World 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC776 Summer Band Camp for Middle School 11-15 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 7 KOC788 Sewing for Beginners 12-15 yrs $159 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC649 Painting on Canvas 8-11 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F130 p. 7 KOC738 Minecraft: Coding 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC658 Board Game Designs That Won’t Make You Bored 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E123 p. 10 KOC783 Creative Crafts 10-13 yrs $149 Conference Center/E125 p. 8 KOC781 Jazz Ensemble 11-15 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 8 KOC780 Music FUNdamentals 11-15 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F109 p. 8 WEEK 2: July 1 – 3 (MONDAY - WEDNESDAY) No KOC classes Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC509 Video Game Design 9-14 yrs $155 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC338 Zany Brainy Fun with Math 8-11 yrs $80 Conference Center/E136 p. 11 KOC740 Teamworks 8-11 yrs $80 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 11 KOC598 STEAM Ahead 8-11 yrs $100 Conference Center/E125 p. 11 KOC519 Touch, Type and Create 10-13 yrs $80 Conference Center/E137 p. 9 KOC649 Painting on Canvas 10-13 yrs $90 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 7 KOC364 STEM Challenges 10-13 yrs $100 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 11 KOC786 Sewing Made Simple 12-15 yrs $100 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore 8-11 yrs $100 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 11 KOC741 Active Math 8-11 yrs $80 Conference Center/E125 p. 12 KOC590 Calling All Future Authors 10-13 yrs $100 Conference Center/E137 p. 10 KOC293 Mixed Media Mania 10-13 yrs $100 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F131 p. 7
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 3 At-a-Glance | by week WEEK 3: July 8 – 12 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC777 Black Light Illumination Theatre 8-15 yrs $318 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F142 p. 8 KOC653 Theatricks Circus Experience 9-14 yrs $318 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 7 KOC774 Marine Science 12-15 yrs $348 Catoctin Hall/C229 p. 12 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC596 Spy Academy 8-11 yrs $129 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F109 p. 11 KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore 8-11 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 11 KOC642 How to Build a PC 9-14 yrs $129 Conference Center/E123 p. 9 KOC743 LEGO ® SPIKE 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126B p. 9 KOC128 Jump WRITE In 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 10 KOC787 Art Around the World 10-13 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F131 p. 8 KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 10-13 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC636 Structural Engineering 10-13 yrs $129 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 11 KOC769 Accessible Algebra 12-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E140 p. 12 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 8-11 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC767 Minecraft: Survival & Civilization 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC740 Teamworks 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E123 p. 11 KOC756 LEGO® Robot Races 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126B p. 10 KOC789 Genetics for Kids 10-13 yrs $159 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 12 KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore 10-13 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 11 KOC747 Creative Writing for Middle School Students 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 11 KOC556 Art On Campus 12-15 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F131 p. 7 WEEK 4: July 15 – 19 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC672 Forensic Science Academy 12-15 yrs $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 p. 11 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 8-11 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC743 LEGO ® SPIKE 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 9 KOC509 Video Game Design 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC778 Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 12 KOC636 Structural Engineering 10-13 yrs $129 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 11 KOC782 Beats and Bytes 11-15 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F102 p. 8 KOC740 Teamworks 12-15 yrs $129 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 11 Week 4 continued on next page continued
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 4 WEEK 5: July 22 – 26 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC777 Black Light Illumination Theatre 8-15 yrs $318 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F142 p. 8 KOC772 Introduction to Advanced Science 12-15 yrs $348 Catoctin Hall/C229 p. 12 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 8-11 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC598 STEAM Ahead 8-11 yrs $129 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 11 KOC445 Calling All Painters 8-11 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F131 p. 7 KOC788 Sewing for Beginners 8-11 yrs $159 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 KOC596 Spy Academy 10-13 yrs $129 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F109 p. 11 KOC784 Junior Naturalist 10-13 yrs $149 Conference Center/E140 p. 12 KOC740 Teamworks 10-13 yrs $129 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F145 p. 11 KOC757 Battle Robots with LEGOs® 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126A p. 10 KOC778 Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies 12-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 12 KOC749 LEGO ® SPIKE: Cube Solvers 12-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126B p. 10 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC744 Writer’s Workshop 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 11 KOC364 STEM Challenges 8-11 yrs $149 Conference Center/E126A p. 11 KOC658 Board Game Designs That Won’t Make You Bored 8-11 yrs $129 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F109 p. 10 KOC767 Minecraft: Survival & Civilization 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC783 Creative Crafts 10-13 yrs $149 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 10-13 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 At-a-Glance | by week ADVANCED CLAY FOR TEENS: July 15 – 26 (TWO-WEEK CLASS) 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC746 Advanced Clay for Teens 13-15 yrs $298 Visual & Performing Arts Center/F120 p. 7 Week 4: July 15–19 (Monday - Friday) continued 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC757 Battle Robots with LEGOs® 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 10 KOC617 Pinch Pot Palooza 8-11 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 7 KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 10-13 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC739 Minecraft: Collaborate 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC744 Writer’s Workshop 12-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 11
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 5 WEEK 6: July 29 – August 2 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC779 Biotechnology Exploration 12-15 yrs $338 Catoctin Hall/C229 p. 12 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC128 Jump WRITE In 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 10 KOC789 Genetics for Kids 8-11 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 12 KOC771 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs 8-11 yrs $139 Catoctin Hall/C119 p. 12 KOC338 Zany Brainy Fun with Math 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E140 p. 11 KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 10-13 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC224 LEGO® Mindstorm Robotic Creations 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126B p. 9 KOC747 Creative Writing for Middle School Students 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 11 KOC788 Sewing for Beginners 10-13 yrs $159 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 KOC751 Chess Nuts 10-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126A p. 11 KOC216 Advanced Level Minecraft 12-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen 8-11 yrs $189 Conference Center/E125 p. 7 KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore 8-11 yrs $159 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F118 p. 11 KOC743 LEGO ® SPIKE 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E126B p. 9 KOC741 Active Math 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 12 KOC783 Creative Crafts 10-13 yrs $149 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 KOC778 Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E137 p. 12 KOC509 Video Game Design 10-13 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 WEEK 7: August 5 – 9 (MONDAY - FRIDAY) 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. | Full Day KOC785 Hula Hoop & Flow 8-15 yrs $298 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F141 p. 8 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. KOC739 Minecraft: Collaborate 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC786 Sewing Made Simple 10-13 yrs $159 Conference Center/E123 p. 8 KOC751 Chess Nuts 10-15 yrs $129 Conference Center/E136 p. 11 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. KOC738 Minecraft: Coding 8-11 yrs $129 Conference Center/E139 p. 9 KOC556 Art On Campus 10-13 yrs $149 Visual/Performing Arts Center/F131 p. 7 continued
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 6 Safe Sitter ® One-Day Class TOC635 One-Day Safe Sitter® Training with CPR AGES 11-15 Tues 7/9 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26679 Conference Center/E138 Thu 7/11 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26681 Conference Center/E138 Tues 7/16 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26684 Conference Center/E123 Thu 7/18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26686 Conference Center/E123 Tues 8/6 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26688 Conference Center/E138 Thu 8/8 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $109 Class ID: 26690 Conference Center/E138 Good babysitters are always in demand and this class will help you gain skills needed to do the job well. This one-day Safe Sitter ® course is designed for teens ages 11-15 who are ready to learn the skills they need to care for themselves and younger children. This includes babysitting business ideas, childcare essentials, safety for the sitter, injury management, and preventing problem behavior. Students will also be introduced to infant and child choking rescue and child CPR. A completion card will be awarded at the conclusion of the class. Students should bring a bag lunch. NOTE: Students will eat in the Cougar Café with KOC students and should bring a non-perishable lunch that is safe without refrigeration. The Frederick Community College Foundation invites eligible families to apply for a Youth Programs Summer Scholarship valued at up to $300 per child. Eligibility is determined with consideration for Frederick County residency, age of child(ren), registration in summer 2024 programs, and total family annual income, with specific details noted on the application. A separate application may be completed for each eligible child with supporting documents attached to at least one of the applications. frederick.edu/ScholarshipForm If you have any questions, contact Michael Thornton, FCC scholarship program manager: [email protected] • 301.624.2851 Limited Scholarships are available for Kids on Campus classes Instructed by Kelsey Ray.
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 7 KOC214 Kids Take Over the Kitchen AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Cook up delicious, from-scratch recipes! Measure and mix ingredients using a variety of cooking tools as you learn the basics of ‘kitchenology.’ A variety of items will be prepared, and you’ll get copies of the recipes so that you can make the deliciousness at home. KOC293 Mixed Media Mania AGES 10-13 Join us for an adventure in 2-Dimensional mixed media art! You will be introduced to famous collage artists of the past and present. Experiment with layering different media options. Compose your masterpiece with torn paper, yarn, fabric, paint, and endless options for materials. Through still life and photo reference studies, you will learn to compose a subject with any medium. Mixed media lends itself to creativity and self-expression so you will have a chance to create from your imagination. KOC445 Calling All Painters AGES 10-13 Find inspiration with our introductory acrylic painting class. You will learn some of the basic vocabulary of the acrylic artist. You will discover that acrylic paint can be applied in a variety of ways! Then, combine these new skills for your final masterpiece. From a classroom still life to an organic study in the gardens outside, you can find the master painter in you! KOC556 Art On Campus AGES 10-13 & 12-15 Discover art outdoors! You will be introduced to landscapes and nature sketching, with photo reference studies. Then, we will set up near the gardens and trees around campus for some real-life experience. Through the use of graphite, charcoal, and soft pastels, you will learn how to compose landscapes and sketches, as well as various techniques to apply each medium. KOC617 Pinch Pot Palooza AGES 8-11 Create pots, creatures, or colorful cupcakes, the possibilities are endless using the pinch pot and coil methods of hand building. Students will be given a new challenge each day as they let their imaginations soar! Items will be fired and ready for pick-up approximately four weeks after the end of the class, based on the college ceramic studio kiln availability. KOC649 Painting on Canvas AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Paint, paint, canvas, paint, paint, brush! After learning a new painting technique each day, create a new piece of art to decorate your room or give to family or friends. No experience necessary but students MUST be willing to have fun! KOC653 Theatricks Circus Experience AGES 9-14 Run away and join the circus without actually leaving home! Juggling, plate spinning, and stilt walking are just a few of the circus techniques you will learn in this very hands-on, full-day, weeklong experience. Mark Lohr, head Theatricks coach, has been involved in circus performance and education for nearly 30 years and has toured the U.S. with the George Carden International Circus. In addition to his vast experience, he brings along his teenage and adult children who have grown up in the program and now teach and perform together in the family show, Laugh Out Lohr (LOL)! The week will wrap up with a culminating performance where students show off their hard work, new skills and hilarity to friends and family. Price for this full day class includes Lunch Bunch: Bring Your Own Lunch. KOC746 Advanced Clay for Teens AGES 13-15 With the focus on hand building, learn the ancient techniques of slab, coil, and pinch pot methods to create one-of-a-kind functional and decorative clay pieces. Research the historical significance of the art you are learning about. Combining your imagination with the tools and materials provided, you’ll build three-dimensional projects like bowls, vases, sculpture creatures, and Ugly Face jugs. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace. Items will be fired and ready for pick-up approximately four weeks after the end of the class, based on the college ceramic studio kiln availability. KOC776 Summer Band Camp for Middle School AGES 11-15 Are you looking for a good way to keep up your musical skills this summer? Do you want to play with other middle school musicians in a fun and welcoming atmosphere? In this program you will have an opportunity to perform a variety of repertoire to improve your skills and musicianship. A final performance on stage will occur on the last day of camp. Percussion instruments will be provided (please bring sticks); all other instruments must be brought by the student. Open to all traditional concert band instruments. KOC777 Black Light Illumination Theatre AGES 8-15 Students will explore the many facets of black lights as they create a magical world in which light, art, and rhythm are synchronized with movement and sound. They will discover the enchanting world of Black Light Illumination Theatre when music, storytelling, and theatrical imagery are combined with neon and UV reactive materials and media, like paint, props, and costume pieces, to produce a delightful and colorful story to share at the end of the week. Arts, Music & Culinary Delights Lunch Bunch Sign-Up, see page 13 for details
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 8 KOC780 Music FUNdamentals AGES 11-15 This class puts the fun in fundamentals! Learn how music works, how to write music, and how to better understand it (and have fun along the way). Through games and activities, students will broaden their understanding of all types of music through exploration of melody, rhythm, harmony, and more. Open to students with and without previous music experience. KOC781 Jazz Ensemble AGES 11-15 Explore different styles and techniques in this fun, performance-based class. Students will work together over the week to learn and grow then show off their efforts with a performance. Students must have at least two years of experience on their instrument and must bring their own instrument. FCC will supply drum kits (but not sticks) and piano. KOC782 Beats and Bytes AGES 11-15 Unleash your inner sound engineer, DJ, and musical mastermind in this techbased class. Students will use professional software to create beats, compose new music, and master recordings. No previous experience required, but bring your creativity! KOC783 Creative Crafts AGES 10-13 Learn individual basic craft skills that can help expand your hobbies & interests! From crochet, card crafting, to embroidery and more, students will leave with a selection of beautiful crafts and skills for a lifetime. KOC785 Hula Hoop & Flow AGES 8-15 Learn to hula hoop & other flow skills such as poi and staff with Ms. Soolah. Make your own custom hula hoop, poi and staff and at the end of the week we will showcase our new tricks to family and friends! This is a great way to boost confidence, create a healthy movement routine and make new friends! KOC786 Sewing Made Simple AGES 10-13 & 12-15 In this class, you will learn, or review, how to set up a sewing machine and operate it safely and responsibly. Utilizing a special tool, students will be guided to make small quilt-like projects that are fast and easy. Students may come up with a few ideas on their own as well. No matter your experience level, everyone will have instant success in this class. You will surprise your family with the projects you bring home. KOC787 Art Around the World AGES 10-13 Explore and celebrate various cultures from around the globe by creating projects representative of those regions. Discuss your opinions about what you find appealing in art and how each culture is expressed differently than others through their art traditions. You’ll feel like you have traveled all over the globe as you learn about different people and places by exploring their art and craft traditions. KOC788 Sewing for Beginners AGES 8-11, 10-13 & 12-15 Do you want to learn to sew but have little to no experience? Join us in this beginners course to learn how to properly set up a sewing machine, make adjustments, and operate it safely and responsibly. Each day students will learn new skills and complete an exercise, or small project, demonstrating what you have learned. You will be proud of what you will learn and accomplish during this class. Beware, you might be able to teach your family how to sew by the end of class! FCC Music Youth | College | Community Lessons, Classes, and Ensembles frederick.edu/fccmusic [email protected] Arts, Music & Culinary Delights continued Lunch Bunch Sign-Up, see page 13 for details
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 9 KOC519 Touch, Type and Create AGES 10-13 Keyboarding skills are a lot more enjoyable when you’re practicing using fun projects. Learn how to type at a rate of 15 - 25 words per minute without making a lot of mistakes. Use Microsoft Office Word to become skilled at basic word processing, formatting, correcting errors, and proofreading your work. Practice cutting and pasting, changing fonts, underlining, using italics, and bolding. This interactive class will keep your fingers flying across your keyboard. KOC634 Minecraft: Architecture - Seven Wonders Of The World AGES 10-13 Combining the open world of Minecraft with the versatility of Legos, students will learn about various types of architectural wonder. From the Great Wall of China, to the Empire State Building, students will study about the architects who helped to create these masterpieces of craftsmanship, and then build their own. Students will begin by exploring building designs, and then use the computer to recreate them using Minecraft and Legos. Combining what they have learned with their imaginations, they will create their own architectural marvels, focusing on their own Wonder of the World. KOC642 How to Build a PC AGES 9-14 Building your own PC can be a cost effective and rewarding experience for anybody. In this hands-on class, students will disassemble and reassemble recycled PCs. They will learn to repair and troubleshoot issues as they build a PC from the ground up. Program installation is the next step and then it’s onto use the PC for gaming and other tasks. Computer components and tools will be provided, but students do not bring home a PC. KOC738 Minecraft: Coding AGES 8-11 Learn some basic coding as you get a virtual robot to do the digging in Minecraft! Take on challenges with your friends and learn about conditionals, functions, and coordinates in your own Minecraft world. KOC739 Minecraft: Collaborate AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Building in Minecraft is more fun when you are sitting right next to a kid who’s also in your virtual world. Work together with your friends to learn important social and collaborative skills as you build a real and virtual community. KOC767 Minecraft: Survival & Civilization AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Collect and assemble resources, build shelters, and gather food and provisions, as you create and develop a society that grows individual hovels to whole cities. Share resources with your friends to build a civilization that can withstand the challenges presented to the class. KOC216 Advanced Level Minecraft AGES 12-15 Would you like to challenge yourself in Minecraft and tackle something more complicated than a simple house or castle? How would you like to recreate Neuschwanstein Castle in 1:1 scale? No? Is that not difficult enough? How about creating the Titanic to scale? These and other ancient and modern wonders of the world will be examined and recreated in this advanced version of Minecraft Architecture. At the end of the week you will take a tour through, around, and inside the structures that have been recreated. Previous Minecraft experience is necessary to join this class. Computers & Technology LEGO®, Robotics & More KOC224 LEGO® Mindstorm Robotic Creations AGES 10-13 Join us as we set out for a week of exploring and building robots. Students will work in pairs to use LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics. Build a robot that will follow your commands, and modify and test various robot creations. Using a computer and an infrared transmitter, students will program their robots to meet various challenges we put in place. Bring along your enthusiasm and imagination - we’ll have a blast with robotics fun! KOC509 Video Game Design AGES 8-11, 9-14, 10-13 Do you love to play video games? Have you ever thought about designing your own? In this course, you will get a chance to create a game like the pros do. Learn how to design fun and efficient game levels as well as techniques for properly pacing a story line for a game. Design any type of game you want, from racing, action and puzzle games to old school side scrolling games. If playing games is not enough for you, then video game design just may be your calling! KOC743 LEGO ® SPIKE AGES 8-11 Learn to problem solve through complex challenges with your own ideas and intuitive coding as you create with LEGO® Education SPIKE kits. Whether you already know about coding with LEGO® kits or this is your first try, it’s going to be fun. You will work collaboratively through a variety of experiences that help build confidence and STEM knowledge about everyday problems and observations.
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 10 LEGO®, Robotics & More continued Literary, Cultural & Writing Adventures KOC749 LEGO ® SPIKE: Cube Solvers AGES 12-15 Wouldn’t it be great if solving a puzzle cube was effortless? In this class, you can make a robot to do it for you. You’ll learn to understand the algorithm to solve a cube, then build and program your LEGO® SPIKE robot to complete the process. KOC756 LEGO® Robot Races AGES 10-13 Students will design and build robots using Lego Mindstorm kits. The fun and competition ensues as they set up challenges and roadblocks using a computer and an infrared transmitter. Whose robot can win the speed race? Whose robot can get through the obstacle the fastest? Combining enthusiasm and imagination, have a blast with robotics fun! KOC757 Battle Robots with LEGOs® AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Design and build remote controlled robots using Lego Mindstorm kits. Once you’ve mastered design challenges, engage your robot in battle with others. With a new challenge each day, students will use problem solving skills to build, test, and redesign their team’s robot. It will morph to win battles and overcome obstacles. If you have a big imagination and like to build, this is the class for you. KOC128 Jump WRITE In AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Discover your writing skills using imagination, observation, and all of your senses. Through creative, hands-on activities, we will practice the writing process to help you fully develop imaginative characters, settings, and plots. You will learn the technical components of writing, too! Use your ideas as building blocks for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Let your interests and imagination be your guides, as the possibilities are endless! KOC590 Calling All Future Authors AGES 10-13 With a different focus each day, students who want to take their creative writing skills to the next level will delve into writing pieces in a variety of literary genres. Participate in activities that will get your creative juices flowing and the ideas soaring. This class is designed for students who enjoy creative writing. KOC658 Board Game Designs That Won’t Make You Bored AGES 8-11 & 10-13 From Tic Tac Toe to Jumanji, board games provide a chance to socialize with friends and learn new skills and facts. Explore games of the world before creating your own to share with the class. Develop gaming strategies, exercise thinking skills, and learn new information as you use your imagination to design and build a game that is sure to bring your family and friends to the table, the game table that is! SAT Test Prep Now Enrolling at FCC Prepare for the SAT with test-specific content as well as test-taking strategies needed for satisfactory performance on the SAT. Please bring the latest edition of Barron’s SAT Book to the first class. In order to achieve the best results, practice homework assignments will be given for extra review in between sessions. Register at frederick.edu/SAT Limited enrollment to ensure small student-to-teacher ratio. For more information, contact Youth Programs at: [email protected] • 301.846.2661
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 11 Lunch Bunch Sign-Up, see page 13 for details KOC744 Writer’s Workshop AGES 8-11 & 12-15 Do you want to turn your great ideas into stories you can share? Then the Writer’s Workshop is for you! More than just your regular Language Arts, this class is a chance to let your imagination be your guide, as you grow your story telling skills. Through exercises and collaboration, growing writers will practice shaping their ideas into stories through writing. Writing prompts and instructor feedback will help students create and polish elements of short fiction to craft stories to share with peers. KOC747 Creative Writing for Middle School Students AGES 10-13 Our world has many stories, and in this class, students will learn to write their own sophisticated plot, structure, and character development. Develop your critical reading and writing skills as you prepare yourself for the literary engagement essential to middle and high school curricula. And get ready to explore your own world of ideas and creativity in this s upportive class. KOC751 Chess Nuts AGES 10-15 Are you a first time chess player, or do you want to sharpen your skills and discover some inside secrets that will help you beat your friends? From basic playing skills and strategies, to developing more advanced tactics, learn this traditional game of the mind. Focusing on decision making, consequences of actions, rewards, and fun, you’ll learn the fundamentals of playing chess. Science, Math & STEM KOC596 Spy Academy AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Train to be a top-level spy and avoid Kids on Campus dangers. Prepare for your assignment by learning how to break codes, solve logic problems, stay stealthy, and uncover secrets. Master obstacle courses and learn espionage skills necessary to complete the mission. KOC598 STEAM Ahead AGES 8-11 Imagine a place where students can explore, design, build, craft, and create all at the same time. This arts based class will allow students to explore materials, and make creative discoveries. Students will use the basic foundations in science, technology, engineering, and math, and infuse it with the arts, creating a full moving STEAM ahead mindset. The possibilities are endless. KOC615 Junior Scientists Explore AGES 8-11 & 10-13 If you are looking for some fun, cool, and even mind-blowing science experiments, this is the class for you. Discover how science can be fascinating, and sometimes delicious with these hands-on activities. Whether you make ice cream in a baggie, create your own lava lamp, or grow colorful crystals, the scientist in you will be bursting with excitement! KOC636 Structural Engineering AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Learn what it takes to become a junior engineer. Plan and construct complex projects and structures using simple household materials. Design and build bridges, towers, and domes out of drinking straws, toothpicks, popsicle sticks, and balsa wood. Students compete against each other in a friendly competition to see who can design and build the strongest structures. KOC672 Forensic Science Academy AGES 12-15 Explore the world of forensic science as you take a critical look at crime scenes and solve a mystery or two. Using investigative techniques like trace evidence collection, finger printing, blood splatter and hair analysis, test your critical thinking skills when you interpret evidence in a campus crime scene investigation. Did the butler do it? KOC740 Teamworks AGES 8-11, 10-13, & 12-15 Can your team cross the river without getting wet, accomplish a team task without waking the dragon, or move through a hula hoop without letting go of your teammates? Spend the week taking on challenges with friends and unleash creative problem solving skills. There are no right or wrong answers as you collaborate with other students to put your plans into action in this fun filled cooperative games experience. KOC338 Zany Brainy Fun with Math AGES 8-11 Have fun with math through games and play! Expand your knowledge and practice your math skills in an entertaining and interactive way. Using dice, LEGO bricks, puzzles, and board games, have a blast and learn at the same time. No pencils and paper found here... just fun! KOC364 STEM Challenges AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Think creatively as you plan and troubleshoot to complete STEM Challenges. The creative activities are endlessly fun as you learn concepts you’ll need for future study. Have so much fun, you won’t realize how much you are learning!
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 12 KOC741 Active Math AGES 8-11 This is Math for kids who love to move. Math concepts are exciting when you use your whole body to learn facts and skills! Using common items found around campus and all the space they need, kids will understand math in a new way. The interactive games and activities will keep their brains engaged in conceptual math so that when they return to school, they will be ready to learn in traditional ways. KOC769 Accessible Algebra AGES 12-15 High School is coming fast, and here is your chance to get a great review of material you’ve already learned, or catch a preview of 9th grade math. This exciting math class will cover expressions, equations, linear relationships, patterns and functions, real numbers, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more! In this class you will learn skills through math games, group activities, projects, and individual studies. This class is designed for students entering 7th grade accelerated math, 8th grade math, or for students entering 9th grade who are looking for a review. KOC770 Biological Science in the Lab AGES 12-15 Biological Science has so much to explore and when you have an academic lab to work in, you can try your hand at all sorts of experiments and activities. You will examine plant and animal life with dissection opportunities, explore organic chemistry in action, learn how the physical sciences form our natural world, and look at biological life on the cellular and molecular level. KOC771 Bugs, Bugs, Bugs AGES 8-11 Discover the incredible world of insects, from elegant dragonflies to shiny tiger beetles to flying fluttering butterflies and much more. You’ll look for evidence of the insects around us and examine real bugs to discover how they survive. Plus, you’ll test out ways insects capture and eat their food. Expect lots of learning disguised as fun and games, plus catching bugs in nets for those up-close looks. Students will leave camp ready to continue their explorations at home. New content each week. KOC772 Introduction to Advanced Science AGES 12-15 Science labs are fascinating and fun. In one of FCC’s academic labs, you’ll learn the rules and procedures to maintain safety as you explore the various scientific disciplines. Use the scientific method to discover answers to interesting questions. Find out about the physics that happens all around us, the chemistry that makes our lives possible, and the biology that keeps the planet healthy. This course is perfect for anyone curious about scientific study. KOC774 Marine Science AGES 12-15 Explore the biology, chemistry, ecology, geography, and physics of the ocean in this hands-on science class. This class will also include the dissection of some marine specimens in order to learn about their anatomy. The relationship between ocean life, the coastal environment, and humans will be investigated as you learn about the impact of technology and pollution on marine ecosystems. KOC779 Biotechnology Exploration AGES 12-15 Biotechnology is a growing field and this is your chance to learn how to combine science and technology to develop products and services that improve our world. You’ll engage in experimental and academic learning as you apply the underlying scientific principles behind biotechnology to classroom challenges. KOC784 Junior Naturalist AGES 10-13 Explore how dirt, plants, insects, birds, and more are all essential parts of our ecosystem. We’ll have games and crafts and plenty of time outside, including catching insects in nets. Learn how technology is changing our understanding and how we can all contribute to the natural sciences. KOC789 Genetics for Kids AGES 8-11 & 10-13 Come learn about the blueprint for all living things! How does a seed know to turn into an apple tree or a cactus? Why do we tend to look similar to people we’re related to? What does DNA stand for anyway? Come explore the science of heredity in this course that’s all about genetics! Study Skills & Test Preparation KOC778 Study Skills and Test Taking Strategies AGES 10-13 & 12-15 How to get organized, take good notes, and study effectively are just a few of the techniques you’ll discover in this class that brings test-taking strategies and study skills together in a fun-filled and relaxed atmosphere. Learn methods to keep track of important papers and assignments, figure out how long assignments may take, and discover how to break big projects into smaller ones. Explore different strategies to score well on essay, multiple choice, quantitative/math, true/false or open book tests, while reducing anxiety and stress. Slow down, breathe deep, and take this class. It will teach you the skills needed to be successful at school. Science, Math & STEM continued
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 13 Lunch Bunch KOC663 Lunch Bunch: Bring Your Own Lunch Week 1 M-F 6/24 - 6/28 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26723 Week 2 M-W 7/1 - 7/3 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $13 ID: 26724 Week 3 M-F 7/8 - 7/12 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26725 Week 4 W-F 7/15 - 7/19 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26728 A staff-supervised lunch program, Lunch Bunch: Bring Your Own Lunch takes place from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. daily in the Cougar Café (Student Center, H Building). Program Requirements • Students registered for both morning and afternoon classes on the same day are required to sign up for Lunch Bunch. • Students registered for only morning or afternoon classes are welcome to register for and attend Lunch Bunch as well. • A separate lunch registration is not required for students in full-day programs. • No student may be unsupervised on campus between classes. Students are accompanied by Kids on Campus staff from their morning class to Lunch Bunch, and then to their afternoon class. NOTE: Refrigeration is not available. Students need to bring a non-perishable lunch each day. Week 5 M-F 7/22 - 7/26 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26726 Week 6 M-F 7/29 - 8/2 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26727 Week 7 M-F 8/5 - 8/9 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. $21 ID: 26729 Courses and experiences for inquisitive minds. Lifelong LEARNING Learn more and view course offerings at frederick.edu/Lifelong 301.624.2727 • [email protected]
Kids on Campus • Summer 2024 14 Drop Off / Pick Up The Conference Center (Building E) and the Visual & Performing Arts Center (Building F) are the two places where students can be dropped off and picked up. Please check your child’s classroom to see which location is best. There are guiding signs and a campus map available. Sign In / Sign Out Procedure Student Sign-In Procedure Due to the large public open campus environment and our concern for student safety, we require that parents/guardians accompany students to their designated classroom and personally sign in their student with a staff member for each scheduled day of camp. Students cannot be checked into their classroom until 10 minutes till (8:50am or 12:50pm). Students cannot be left in our care until they are signed in. Students 13 and older may sign themselves in once a completed Self-Sign In/Out Form is on file with the Kids on Campus office. Please contact the office to complete a copy or the instructor will have one available when you sign your student in for class. Student Sign-Out Procedure All students must be signed out at the end of each class. Students 13 and older may sign themselves out if there is a Self-Sign In/Out Form on file for them. No student is permitted to leave the classroom until signed out by a parent or guardian, a KOC staff member, or permission by the Self-Sign In/Out Form. If students remain after class 15 minutes after camp is over (12:15pm, 1:15pm, or 4:15pm) the student will be escorted to the Conference Center Building Lobby to sit with Kids on Campus staff member until pick up. For your child’s safety, any additional adult (outside of parent/guardian on file) picking up them must be added to the Authorized to Pick-Up list. The adult will be required to present proper photo identification during sign-out before the child can be released in their care. It will also be the parent/guardian’s responsibility to inform KOC if a name needs to be removed from the Authorized to Pick-Up list. Lunch Bunch If your child is signed up for a morning and an afternoon class, they must also be enrolled in Lunch Bunch to provide consistent supervision. If you do not wish to participate in Lunch Bunch you must pick your child up for lunch and sign them in for their afternoon class. Students participating are escorted by Kids on Campus staff from their morning class to Lunch Bunch, and then to their afternoon class. FCC does not serve lunch during Kids on Campus programs. Students must bring a non-perishable lunch and drink with them to campus each day. Please note: Refrigeration is not available for packed lunches. Dietary Allergies Frederick Community College cannot provide an environment free of food that may trigger allergies including but not limited to nuts, wheat, soy, or eggs. Parents/guardians who enroll a student with severe dietary allergy in the Kids on Campus program assume all risk and responsibility. KOC Refund Policy College cancellation of class(es) Students will automatically be refunded 100% of class tuition and fees if a class is cancelled by the College. The annual registration fee of $9 is only refundable when FCC cancels a course, and the student is not registered for any other course. Student Initiated Drop/Refund Request – Within the Refund Period Students wishing to drop a CEWD Kids on Campus class will receive a full refund, excluding the $9 annual registration fee provided the request is received 7 days prior to the class start date. Students have two methods to drop a class • Log into https://frederick.edu/QuickEnroll and follow the directions under How to Drop a Class on the Payments & Refund page. Self- drops are available online during the refund period, which is (7) days prior to the class start date. Students learn more when they have the opportunity to discover and explore exciting topics in a fun, hands-on environment. That’s where we come in. We provide expert instruction, a safe environment, and all the supplies for a fun-filled summer of learning. To ensure everyone enjoys their time at Frederick Community College, we ask that you please read through the following Kids on Campus (KOC) rules and guidelines. General Program Information
frederick.edu/Youth • 301.846.2661 15 • Email [email protected] any time prior to the refund deadline. The drop/refund request must be initiated from the email address associated with the student’s account and must include the date and course title for the drop to be initiated. Please note • Requests for drop/transfers or refunds cannot be honored by voicemail. • Refunds are not issued for children dismissed from a program for disciplinary purposes. • Refunds will be processed back to the credit/debit card on file, all other payment methods will be issued by check to the address on file. Updates from the registration office will be provided to the email address on file. Please allow 10 - 14 business days to receive your refund. Student Initiated Drop/Refund Request - Outside the Refund Period Students seeking a drop/refund for a class outside the refund period can initiate the request for extenuating circumstances by completing the Drop/Request Form at frederick.edu/CEWDdrop. Students will be asked to provide documentation supporting the student’s request. Appropriate documentation may include electronic or hard-copy documents from medical providers, employers, childcare providers, or others that can validate extenuating circumstances. The college reserves the right to approve a full, partial, or deny a refund request submitted outside the full period for the class. Transfer Requests Students whose class has been cancelled or are electing to drop a class during the refund period may choose to transfer their funds toward an alternate class. • The request to transfer must include the new course, including class start date. Email requests to [email protected]. Or visit us on the main campus, in Jefferson Hall Building. • Transfers are dependent on class availability. • If there is a difference in price between the original class and the new class, this difference will be refunded or billed to the student and must be paid in full prior to the class start date. • Transfers are not possible after the refund period has ended. Medications/Emergencies FCC Staff are not authorized to administer any non-emergency medication (prescription or non-prescription) to students. Emergency medications can be administered by FCC staff with written authorization from a physician and parent/guardian. Emergency Medication includes a rescue inhaler or epi-pen. The Medication Administration Authorization form can be found at www.frederick.edu/youth. Completed forms should be sent to [email protected]. If non-emergency medication must be taken while the student is on campus, the parent/guardian is responsible for coming to campus to administer the medication. Emergency Medications are not kept overnight at Frederick Community College. The medications will be required to travel with the student. They will need to sign in and out of class with the student. If they are registered for a full day of camp, our staff will handle the travel of medications from AM class to Lunch and then to their PM class. Parents are expected to sign the medication in the morning with the student and out at the end of the day. Medications cannot remain on campus! In emergencies requiring immediate medical attention, your child will be taken to the nearest hospital emergency room. Your signature below authorizes the person responsible at Frederick Community College to have your child transported to that hospital. Bathroom Procedures All Students at FCC must have independent personal care skills. KOC staff does not provide personal hygiene assistance. Frederick Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity and access for students with disabilities by removing barriers to participation and providing reasonable accommodations. Disabilities can include but are not limited to learning, attention, hearing, vision, psychological, chronic medical, and physical. Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have disability-related questions should contact Disability Access Services by phone: at 301-846-2408 (voice), Email: [email protected] or go to their website https://www. frederick.edu/student-resources/das.aspx Students under age 13 must be accompanied to the bathroom by a KOC staff member. A staff member will accompany the student to the bathroom location and wait outside in the hallway until ready to be escorted back to class. Instructors may also arrange scheduled bathroom breaks for the class to walk together with a KOC staff member. Responsible students over 13 may go to the bathroom in pairs. Running in the hall, goofing off in the bathroom, making too much noise – are examples of irresponsible behavior. If any age child is exhibiting these types of behavior, the student will be required to go with an escort. Behavior Policy All members of the FCC community regardless of disability/challenge (i.e. physical, learning, psychological, emotional, behavioral, etc.) or medical condition, must abide by the rules and regulations of our Student Code of Conduct and our Visitor Code of Conduct. Any inappropriate behavior (by instructors or staff members, parents, or students) will be dealt with immediately. All disruptive behaviors will be reported to FCC Security. continued on next page continued
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