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College for Kids is a summer day camp at Hagerstown Community College where education and fun mix. Their camps offer kids and teens an opportunity to discover the magic of science, creative writing, engineering, computer programming, music theater, and more. The benefits of attending College for Kids are fantastic. Students can explore new subject areas, improve problem-solving skills, build confidence, and make new friends. The week-long camps are taught by qualified instructors from local schools and businesses and are open to elementary and middle school students entering grades 2 through 8. All camps are held at Hagerstown Community College’s campus in June, July, and August.
College for Kids has been providing quality educational opportunities for children and teens in Washington County and the surrounding area for over 30 years.
Below are details about the following weeks!
Grade 4-5: Week 1 (June 20 - 23)
Crafty Kids | Scrapbooking, stamping, card making, oh my! Make the world a more beautiful place, one craft at a time. Create fun and unique scrapbook pages to display your water, school, and birthday pictures, decorate birthday and Christmas cards, and even design your own logos. From board games to tote bags, you're sure to have a craft-tastic time! | Tuition Fee: $136 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-383-A Run Dates: 06/20/23 - 06/23/23 Instructor: T. Vanhyning |
Myths & Legends | Explore myths and legends around the world and discover what makes books like Percy Jackson so fascinating! Become an adventurer and explore deep forests, magical islands, mystical caves, dangerous labyrinths, and the cultures that created them. | Tuition Fee: $136 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-458-A Run Dates: 06/20/23 - 06/23/23 Instructor: H. Wallen |
Minecraft for Maniacs: Team Building for Online Games | Dive into the secret world of Minecraft and rediscover the joy of building with blocks. Share game experiences and use critical thinking skills to overcome game obstacles as a team, finding bigger and better Minecraft adventures. Before starting the class, you must have a PAID Minecraft account for the PC/MAC. | Tuition Fee: $141 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-330-A Run Dates: 06/20/23 - 06/23/23 Instructor: T. McCaw |
Creativity and Design Through Tech | Take your tech and creativity skills up a notch. Through this introductory camp, you will explore the digital art form of graphic design and video production and learn the basics of coding that will help you create digital content from a mere idea to the final product. We will focus on Apple-based applications as well as various web-based design apps. | Tuition Fee: $136 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-487-A Run Dates: 06/20/23 - 06/23/23 Instructor: B. Baine |
Grade 4-5: Week 2 (June 26-30)
It's a Bug's World | Explore the incredible world of insects in depth. Wow your parents and friends by how much you know about the creatures most necessary to life on Earth. From ants to grasshoppers and caterpillars to dragonflies, you'll learn about all the orders of insects and see how many you can actually find outdoors. With games, crafts, and more, learning about bugs will be anything but boring. You'll spend several hours outdoors every day, observing insects, catching them with entomology nets, and having fun. Campers will go home with plenty of materials to extend their learning and excitement.Explore the incredible world of insects in depth. Wow your parents and friends by how much you know about the creatures most necessary to life on Earth. From ants to grasshoppers and caterpillars to dragonflies, you'll learn about all the orders of insects and see how many you can actually find outdoors. With games, crafts, and more, learning about bugs will be anything but boring. You'll spend several hours outdoors every day, observing insects, catching them with entomology nets, and having fun. Campers will go home with plenty of materials to extend their learning and excitement. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-446-B Run Dates: 06/26/23 - 06/30/23 Instructor: K. Barylski |
Computer Games: Digital Designers | Stop staring at your monitor and become the star of your own computer game. Put yourself in the middle of the action as we digitally insert you into your own animated adventure. Work with graphics, create a storyline, insert sound effects, and package your game for family and friends. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-013-B Run Dates: 06/26/23 - 06/30/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Art Movements | Travel through the artistic movements in the world of art through hands-on learning. Discover how American artists influenced historical trends, and learn about famous paintings from Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock while creating your own masterpieces. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-470-B Run Dates: 06/26/23 - 06/30/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
DNA Detectives: Who Dunnit? | Are you always watching crime scene T.V. shows or movies, or reading a good who dunnit story? Love to figure out how to solve the mystery? In this week-long course, you'll learn the basics of crime scene investigation, or CSI tactics, and solve a fictional crime. You'll learn how to extract DNA, complete a DNA Gel Electrophoresis, use dissections to solve crimes, and identify other biological materials to lead you to the culprit. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-359-B Run Dates: 06/26/23 - 06/30/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Grade 4-5: Week 3 (July 5-7)
Minecraft for Maniacs: Team Building for Online Games | Dive into the secret world of Minecraft and rediscover the joy of building with blocks. Share game experiences and use critical thinking skills to overcome game obstacles as a team, finding bigger and better Minecraft adventures. Before starting the class, you must have a PAID Minecraft account for the PC/MAC. | Tuition Fee: $101 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-330-C Run Dates: 07/05/23 - 07/07/23 Instructor: T. McCaw |
Fossils & the Sands of Time: Microscopy I | Do you know that the sand stuck between your toes at the beach last summer was millions of years old? Where do you think that sand came from? Is all sand alike? Students will use microscopes to analyze and identify sands from around the world and study crystals, fossils, geodes, and more! | Tuition Fee: $96 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-295-C Run Dates: 07/05/23 - 07/07/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Grade 4-5: Week 4 (July 10-14)
Mad Scientist | Captivate your curiosity and ignite your imagination during this week of "way cool" scientific discovery. Conduct experiments, research answers, and record findings. Discover the science that is all around you in everyday stuff. Make slime, find the density of popcorn, and explore the chemistry of bubbles. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-141-D Run Dates: 07/10/23 - 07/14/23 Instructor: S. Miller |
Computer Games: Programming Pros | Pick up from your "Computer Games: Digital Designers" experience and join our game development company, where you work as a team to create a super product. No pressure, but other classes will beta-test your product, so bring your A game this week! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-350-D Run Dates: 07/10/23 - 07/14/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Around the World | Adventure to Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, and Australia! Each day we'll visit a new, exotic land across the globe. From kangaroos to Buckingham Palace, to the tulips of Amsterdam and the Andes Mountains and beyond, explore the people, places, animals, and foods that make up the beautiful world in which we live. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-354-D Run Dates: 07/10/23 - 07/14/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Grade 4-5: Week 5 (July 17-21)
Junkyard Art | One man's trash is another man's treasure. See how Duct Tape really is the best invention ever, from medieval armor projects to wallets, accessories, etc. Other projects include making objects such as bird feeders, musical instruments, and other treasures out of recycled materials! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-338-E Run Dates: 07/17/23 - 07/21/23 Instructor: S. Miller |
Creating a Fictional World: Intro to Writing Fantasy | Do you love to read and write stories? Are your favorite stories the ones that take place in "worlds" of their own? If you love science fiction and fantasy like Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Eragon, this class is for you! Go behind the scenes of some of literature's most famous fantasy/sci-fi settings, and then create one of your own. Develop a "world" journal to help you establish the rules of your own special fictional place. Design your world's geography, history, weather, plants, animals, and even people. Then just add stories! In this class, we'll do some writing, plus lots of hands-on activities like building a 3-D map, creating a diorama, and sculpting a creature or person from your world. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-234-E Run Dates: 07/17/23 - 07/21/23 Instructor: H. Wallen |
Ecology & the Great Outdoors | Do you love nature? Want to learn more about it and how humans have positively and negatively impacted nature? Together we will learn to analyze the health of the natural world that surrounds us and find ways to use our knowledge to help create a positive future for us and the natural world. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-360-E Run Dates: 07/17/23 - 07/21/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Creativity and Design Through Tech | Take your tech and creativity skills up a notch. Through this introductory camp, you will explore the digital art form of graphic design and video production and learn the basics of coding that will help you create digital content from a mere idea to the final product. We will focus on Apple-based applications as well as various web-based design apps. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-487-E Run Dates: 07/17/23 - 07/21/23 Instructor: B. Baine |
Grade 4-5: Week 6 (July 24-28)
The World of Harry Potter | The world of Harry Potter is filled with science, story, math, muggles, history, and hilarity. Join us as we explore everything that makes the Hogwarts universe magical and mysterious, dramatic and detailed, creative and crafty. Grab the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 3/4 for a week full of fun. Warning, spoilers! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-120-F Run Dates: 07/24/23 - 07/28/23 Instructor: S. Daughenbaugh |
Engineering Our Future With JLG - Beginner | In this beginner, hands-on, interactive camp sponsored by JLG, you'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with a team of engineers from JLG to expand YOUR creativity and ingenuity to engineer a sustainable and productive future for the 21st century. Not only will you explore how engineers of all types work together to solve problems, but also design and build your very own working popsicle stick scissor lift! This is a scholarship camp. Please Apply at the scholarship link under Important Resources: https://www.hagerstowncc.edu/college-kids | Tuition Fee: $0 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-443-F Run Dates: 07/24/23 - 07/28/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Passport to the World | Have you ever wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall in China? How about trying South American cuisine or learning to say hello in Swahili? Grab your passport and join us as we explore the world in five days! Experience the seven continents through food, language, landmarks, and history. Collect all your passport stamps before the week is up! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-392-F Run Dates: 07/24/23 - 07/28/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Grades 4-5: Week 7 (July 31 - Aug 4)
Ninja Warrior | Your child has always claimed to be a real ninja. Now's the time for them to prove it as they put their skills to the test! This is a multi-skilled level course, from the beginner to the most advanced Ninja Warrior fan! Students will become familiar with ninja terminology and skill concepts through a variety of fun, individualized competitive activities. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-459-G Run Dates: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23 Instructor: S. Miller |
An Astronomical Experience | Embark on an out-of-this-world experience as you soar to new heights and find yourself in the heart of the Milky Way. This astronomical event will lead you on a space flight through our galaxy and solar system, help you learn the tools used to understand astronomy, and more. Tighten your seat belt and get ready for take-off. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $25 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-475-G Run Dates: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
UPcycled Art: Trash to Treasure | From drink coasters to chandeliers, use your imagination to craft beautiful, economical pieces of art! Weave, paint, cut, wire, and glue CDs, plastic bottles, and other mystery 'trash' items to transform them into colorful, upcycled creations that will bring a smile to you, others, and best of all, the environment! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-372-G Run Dates: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Nature Explorer | Do you enjoy animals and the world of nature? Are you mesmerized by the natural movements of animals? Do you like to create art? Join us for a week that will combine your love of nature and crafts as you become a nature explorer. Develop a deeper understanding of the proper care of the environment, learn what animals like to eat, what they should not eat, and how plants can bring beauty to our worlds while developing items like bird feeders, flower mobiles, and more. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-479-G Run Dates: 07/31/23 - 08/04/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Grade 4-5: Week 8 ( Aug 7-11)
Myth Busters | Is finding a needle in a haystack really that hard? What happens when you swallow gum? What has more germs - money or trash cans? Test some of today's most popular scientific myths through the scientific process and explore the science behind the reactions and explosions that help your class decide what is "truth" or "fiction." | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-480-H Run Dates: 08/07/23 - 08/11/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Introduction to Theater | Discover the world of acting in this introductory theater camp. Learn how the creative process and your imagination contribute to your character and can bring the show to life. Practice listening skills, trust exercises, and participate in hands-on learning activities that bring life to the theater. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-481-H Run Dates: 08/07/23 - 08/11/23 Instructor: H. Wallen |
History Detectives | Have you ever wondered who killed King Tut? What about the mysterious treasure of Oak Island and the disappearance of Amelia Earhart? There are so many mysteries that history detectives still need to uncover! Join us as we grab our detective gear and investigate the theories of these mysteries to become the ultimate history detectives! | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $15 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-387-H Run Dates: 08/07/23 - 08/11/23 Instructor: G. Staff |
Pet Academy | Do you love animals? Are you looking for the perfect pet? Join us in learning about your pet possibilities. We will learn about aquatic pets, dogs, cats, small pets, and exotic pets. You will learn about supplies, food, and special considerations for your dream pet. | Tuition Fee: $176 Materials Fee: $20 Registration Fee: $8 | Course Code: CFK-153-H Run Dates: 08/07/23 - 08/11/23 Instructor: G. Staf |
