COLLEGE FOR KIDS & COLLEGE FOR TEENS
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HOW TO REGISTER
Visit mccneb.edu/CE/SummerFun or call 531-MCC-5437. Payment is due at time of registration. We encourage early registration. Spaces are limited and camps fill up quickly.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in any program or activity, contact Disability Support Services at 531-622-3841 as soon as possible in advance of the program for consideration of your accommodation request. It is helpful to receive accommodation requests at least 10 days in advance of a program. With less advance notice, it may be difficult to meet needs of interested members. Learn more about MCC Disability Support Services at mccneb.edu/DSS.
TRANSPORTATION
Students and their parents or guardians are responsible for all transportation arrangements. Pick up and drop off your students at assigned locations.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellations made by MCC are fully refunded. Full refunds will be issued to students who withdraw from the camp/workshop at least one business day prior to the camp start date. Full refunds will be issued to students who withdraw from culinary camps at least seven business days prior to the camp start date. No credit will be issued for any camps/workshops dropped on or after the camp start date. To withdraw your registration, call 531-MCC-5231.
ALLERGIES
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to notify us of any allergies that a student may have and should note those at the time of registration. Please note, courses held at the Institute for the Culinary Arts are held in commercial kitchens with allergens present, and while all efforts possible will be made to keep students out of direct contact with allergens, no room can be guaranteed as allergen-free.
LIABILITY
MCC assumes no liability for accidents that occur while participating in College for Kids or College for Teens classes and provides no funds to cover medical costs. Participants are reminded that participation is entirely voluntary and are strongly urged to have their own health insurance. It is understood that MCC is not responsible for injuries or accidents and all liability against them is waived.
PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE
MCC reserves the right to take photos and videos of summer camp/workshop participants for promotion. Your registration serves as permission for use of photos/videos that may be taken.
COLLEGE FOR KIDS: IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Classes can get messy. Students should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting stained
Each College for Kids class in this section is held for five days (Monday through Friday). You may register for a maximum of three classes per week. Any 5-year-old who has completed kindergarten may be enrolled in a class for 6-year-olds.
Students enrolled in Preschool Activities or High Fives must be dropped off and picked up at their classroom each day. These classes end at 11:45 a.m. each day. A code will be given to the parent at the time of drop off. Whoever picks up the child must have the same code each day.
For an added level of security, students enrolled in classes held for ages 6-11 will be walked outside by an MCC aide for pick up each day. Parents/guardians will not need to come into the building for pick up. Staggered pick up times are below. If it’s raining, students will be inside the main entrance for pickup.
- NEW CLASSES ADDED TO THE PROGRAM
TUITION
Preschool activities...............$75 per week
(Ages 3-5, must be toilet trained)
High Fives..................................$75 per week
(Entering kindergarten in the fall)
All other classes.....................$55 per week
PICK-UP TIMES
Blair High School
Cather Elementary School
Pine Creek Elementary School
7801
JUNE
*No camp Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
8:30-NOON
Elkhorn Valley Campus
829
Upchurch Elementary School
Rockbrook Elementary School
Bancroft Elementary School
Hickory Hill Elementary
1307 Rogers Dr., Papillion, NE JULY
2724 Riverview Blvd., Omaha, NE
COLLEGE FOR KIDS: IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
Preschool Activities (ages 3-5)
Prerequisite: Ages 3-5, must be toilet trained
Traditional preschool activities will offer a week of learning friendship skills, the four basic shapes, colors, numbers and hands-on, theme-related activities just for preschoolers. There will be songs, stories, snacks, crafts, music and more. There will be a snack provided each day.
High Fives (age 5)
Prerequisite: Age 5, entering kindergarten in the fall Includes more advanced activities for 5-year-olds entering kindergarten in the fall. Concepts include days of the week, months, the alphabet, counting, simple math and patterns. We will draw, write, cut and glue, paint and work on art projects. There will be snacks provided each day.
3D Pen Creations
Discover how to create amazing 3D objects that can be brought to life with a 3D Pen. You will literally have technology at your fingertips. We will create a pair of silly glasses, a practical birdhouse and use teamwork to create objects that will compete in doodle contests.
Art Attack
Discover the budding artist inside you. Use your creativity to make different types of art each day. Expect to get your hands super messy while exploring pottery, oil pastels, charcoal, splatter painting and so much more. Students should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting stained.
Babysitting Basics (ages 11+)
Learn what to do in an emergency or in case of illness; prevent accidents; play with children of various ages; select safe toys and games; and dress, diaper and feed infants. Upon completion, students receive a certificate from MCC Community and Workforce Education.
Chemical Reactions!
Explosions! Eruptions! Changes in color! This course is all about the changes that happen in chemical reactions. Kids will have the chance to participate in a laboratory-style experience and mix chemicals to see their reactions — mad science!
Crazy Circuits
How many ways can we light up an LED? How do batteries work? What crazy things can we do to generate our own electricity? Let’s build some circuits and run some wires and find out! Kids in this course will spend their days exploring the fascinating facets of electrical engineering!
Creative Capturing
A spring flower, a summer sunset, the changing leaves of autumn or winter’s new fallen snow are all experiences that can be captured by using photography. In this course, students learn to capture images using photography techniques and then edit their photos in software to create beautiful works of art.
Cooking with Science
Explore cooking through hands-on science experiments. Students will eat their way through various exciting learning opportunities using elements like matter, solar power and many other interactive projects. Come hungry and ready to taste test all week.
Forces of Flight
Children will be introduced to the four forces of flight: weight, lift, thrust and drag. Using paper airplanes, paper rockets and drones, students will learn how each of the four forces of flight affects an aircraft in the sky.
Explore with LEGO®
Discover the exciting and popular world of LEGO®. Explore engineering, math, science and art in this highly collaborative environment. Experience both hands-on individual challenges and competitive team challenges. Let’s get LEGO® crazy!
Mini Med School
In this fun, interactive and hands-on biology class, we will dive deep into the human body and look at everything, stretching from your head to your toes. You will get up close and personal with preserved animal organs and get the chance to learn how the body functions. Many exciting and fascinating experiments await.
Roller Coasters and Rockets
Join us in designing and building contraptions that are wild, crazy or simply defy logic. As young engineers, we will construct our own marble roller coasters and super sturdy flying discs, build unique skewer structures and shoot rockets into the sky. It’ll be a blast.
STEM Challenge
Join us for mornings packed full of hands-on experiments, intriguing games and exploration kits. Our STEM camp combines science, technology, engineering and math in an innovative and engaging way. Get ready to be innovative.
Structures and Skeletons!
How do skyscrapers stay standing? How do bridges cross rivers? Why can people stand up to gravity? Each one has a structure or skeleton to hold them up. During this course kids will build a skyscraper from paper, a bridge from toothpicks and a dinosaur from plastic.
COLLEGE FOR KIDS:
NEW! *APPAREL SEWING FOR KIDS (AGES 10-12)
This camp is taught by Omaha’s very own high-end fashion designer, Denise Ervin. Discover the basics of apparel sewing, textiles and how to operate a sewing machine. We’ll explore serger sewing, reading and cutting from a pattern and construction of a simple garment. Bring 2.5 yards of pre-washed flannel fabric (no plaid), fabric scissors and a $30 supply fee to class.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
*AUGMENT ART WEEK (AGES 9-13)
Make your art come to life. This class encompasses drawing and converting your artwork into digital art, as well as adding a layer of augmented reality.
Yates Community Center, 3260 Davenport St.
NEW! BATTLE ROYAL GAMERS (AGES 8-11)
Fans of Fortnite and Rumbleverse, this course is for you. Instead of just playing a multiplayer game, develop your own with Unity, a professional 3D game development software. Design your own unique magical level, build 3D models and cast spells with custom-created wands.
MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. (third floor)
NEW! *ART AT THE ZOO (AGES 8-12)
Discover animals’ wild wardrobes. Explore patterns and colors using a variety of mediums at the zoo. Find your creativity using gesture drawing, color pencils and watercolor. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.
NEW! ENRICHMENT MACHINING FOR ANIMALS (AGES 8-12)
Join us as we discover just what “enrichment” means. Learn how to make enrichment and learn about the countless benefits for animals, including the basics of sewing. Explore how to operate a sewing machine to make a blanket for a zoo animal. Please bring a sack lunch and a water bottle.
Henry Doorly Zoo and
3701 S. 10th St.
NEW! CREATING BIRDHOUSES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (AGES 8-12)
Discover how the zoo designs an exhibit. We will construct a variety of exhibits and discover how to create amazing 3D objects that can be brought to life with a 3D pen. You literally have technology at your fingertips. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
Henry Doorly Zoo and
3701 S. 10th St.
NEW! BEATS AND JAMES: DIGITAL MUSIC CREATORS (AGES 8-11)
Design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! CODE EXPLORERS (AGES 6-8)
Curious young minds can take the first steps into the world of programming in this course. Student explorers will use their creativity to solve a series of web-based coding challenges. Each lesson builds fluency in essential digital skills needed for the future. At the end of the class, students will receive access to the interactive learning platform to continue their coding journey at home.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
NEW! *CULINARY DISCOVERY CAMP (AGES 8-12)
From soups to ice cream sandwiches, this camp is filled with delicious recipes and important skill lessons for young chefs. There will be trips to the garden and pantry to discover the ingredients of the day and lessons about food and cookery sprinkled with tidbits of nutrition information to fill each session.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 22, 5300 N. 30th St.
NEW! *FARM TO FORK ADVENTURE (AGES 8-14)
Get hands-on experience in a productive garden with fruits and vegetables and a bustling farmyard with animals. Learn about new plants, experience the tastes and smells of the garden and use each day’s harvest to prepare lunch. Experienced MCC Horticulture staff will lead you through a fun-filled week of playing in the soil and experiencing the bounty of the harvest.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 29, 5730 N. 30th St.
*CODE BREAKERS (AGES 9-11)
Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day, and be on your way to becoming the next tech star.
Fremont Area Center, 835 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE
FARMING FOR KIDS (AGES 6-9)
What’s it like to be a real-life farm kid? Come on down to Gifford Farm where we will guide you through the up-close and hands-on experience of farm life. We will gather and process eggs, create with farm products, take a hayride and interact with fascinating animals. It’s a morning you won’t soon forget.
Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE
*FASHION DESIGN BOOT CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 8-12)
Discover what it takes to become a fashion designer. Explore fashion illustration techniques, create a mood board and even design your very own line. This camp is taught by Omaha’s very own high-end fashion designer, Denise Ervin.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! FILMMAKING BOOT CAMP (AGES
8-14)
In this weeklong course of teens, the entire filmmaking process will be compacted into one week. From development to writing and production to editing, students will create their own films, each of them rotating through different positions: writers, editors, actors, directors, cinematographers and sound engineers. The course will conclude with a screening of your final product for friends and family. This course is taught by professional comedian, writer and filmmaker, Timmy Tamisiea.
FIT KIDS: FITNESS, FUN AND FOOD (AGES 6-8)
Using thematic instruction, students will work on age-appropriate gross and fine motor skills, balance and hand-eye coordination with fun games, equipment, music and stories. After they work up a sweat, your child will learn cooking basics, including following a recipe to create healthy snacks.
KIDZ BIZ ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAMP (AGES 8-11)
Turn your passion into a real-life business this summer. Explore building a brand by creating a product, discover marketing strategies and receive expertise from different speakers. Students will have the opportunity to sell their goods at a public venue. Bring a $5 supply fee to class.
*KIDS MONEY MANAGEMENT (AGES 9-12)
Explore how money works, from personal savings to investing and why it is so important to plan ahead. In this interactive course, students will get a full introduction into financial literacy.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
*MAKE YOUR FIRST 3D VIDEO GAME (AGES 8-11)
In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay and storytelling.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*MINECRAFT® REDSTONE ENGINEERS (AGES
9-11)
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft is becoming a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini games, roller coasters and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level!
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*PAMPERED
PLANTS
(AGES 6-9)
Students combine electronics, sensors and Arduino boards to build and code a plant-monitoring station that will indicate the “happiness level” of a plant. Along the way, students dive into biology and learn about plant science, as well as how each of the electronic components of the project function. Students will take home a potted plant, complete with their plant monitoring system.
Yates Community Center, 3260 Davenport St.
NEW! PARENT AND ME CLASS *INVESTIGATE OMAHA’S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND MORE! (AGES 8-17)
In this class we will travel to Omaha’s wastewater treatment plant to tour the current facilities and learn more about our wastewater. Directly following, we will visit Spring Lake to see green infrastructure and learn about stormwater runoff.
NEW! POKÉMON MASTER LEAGUE (AGES 8-11)
This Pokémon master camp will prepare trainers to be the next Pokémon champion. Each class will introduce fundamental skills for being a competitive trainer, such as finding the rarest Pokémon, how to train them properly and how to form the best team that can sweep the competition. Students must bring their own copy of a Pokémon game and a device to play it on.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
NEW! PUSHES, PULLS AND PINS (AGES 5-7)
Students explore different aspects of forces while building an electronic tabletop puck bowling game. They test different materials, explore how force affects the movement of objects, experiment with light sensors and compose and code music and animations.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
*ROBLOX MAKERS (AGES 9-11)
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers. Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with the unique animations you design.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
STEAM ACADEMY (AGES 5-7)
Using a circuit board, microcontroller, programmable LEDs and a speaker, students program their masterpieces into life with lights and sounds that enrich their artistic themes. Through exploratory and kinetic activities, students examine the science of light and sound, discover how electricity and circuits work and learn how echolocation can be mimicked with technology. This project supports social and emotional learning through activities that allow students to relate how sound and color affect how they feel.
Yates Community Center, 3260 Davenport St.
NEW! SUSTAINABILITY CAMP FOR KIDS (AGES 6-11)
Are you interested in learning ways in which you can help save the earth? In this class we will dive into sustainable and innovative farming at our Freight Farm using composting techniques and more.
Yates Community Center, 3260 Davenport St.
THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR (AGES 8-11)
You have a great product and a steady business plan, but do you have the right mindset to start and grow your business? In this course, we will explore how thinking like an entrepreneur will serve you and your business.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*TINKRBOT-MAKE YOUR OWN ROBOT (AGES 8-10)
Students design, build and program a robot from scratch. The class begins with the assembly of kitted robots from parts provided by TinkRworks. Students also use the block-based programming environment to program the robots to accomplish challenges provided by instructors. These challenges are designed to allow students to develop logic and programming skills fundamental to all robotics.
Fremont Area Center, 835 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE
*VIRTUAL REALITY: THE FUTURE IS NOW (AGES 8-11)
Embark on an epic adventure in virtual reality. In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences and learning basic programming concepts. At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
NEW! YOUNG CODERS (AGES 6-8)
Every child has capacity to code. Develop skills as a young coder by exploring block coding, JavaScript and Python concepts while making your own playable mini games. This introductory coding course is designed to get elementary-aged students excited about technology through a series of hands-on and engaging learning challenges.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
COLLEGE FOR TEENS:
NEW! *APPAREL SEWING FOR TEENS (AGES 13-17)
This camp is taught by Omaha’s very own high-end fashion designer, Denise Ervin. Discover the basics of apparel sewing, textiles and how to operate a sewing machine. We’ll explore serger sewing, reading and cutting from a pattern and construction of a simple garment. Bring 2.5 yards of prewashed flannel fabric (no plaid), fabric scissors and a $30 supply fee to class.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
*AUGMENT ART WEEK (AGES 14-17)
Make your art come to life. This class will encompass drawing, converting your artwork into digital art and adding a layer of augmented reality.
MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. (third floor)
NEW! *BAKING FOR TEENS (AGES 12-18)
Learn the secrets to success in the pastry kitchen, discover how science makes it all work, and bake your way through the week making delicious, beautiful, sweet desserts with our pastry chefs. This will be the sweetest camp yet.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 22, 5300 N. 30th St.
NEW! *CULINARY ADVENTURE CAMP (AGES 12-18)
Begin each day by discovering the ingredients necessary to start an exciting culinary journey. Then let our experienced chef instructors and culinary students lead you through the kitchen to practice your skills with a knife and at the stove. Finally, take a seat in the dining room to taste and evaluate the quality of your work. Each day is a new adventure in the kitchen.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 22, 5300 N. 30th St.
NEW! BATTLE ROYAL GAMERS (AGES 11-14)
Fans of Fortnite and Rumbleverse, this course is for you. Instead of just playing a multiplayer game, develop your own with Unity, a professional 3D game development software. Design your own unique magical level, build 3D models and cast spells with custom-created wands. At the end of the week, all student-created maps are combined into a master game where you will battle to become the last wizard standing. Compete against other schools across the country in our eSports league with the possibility of having your map included in the live game. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
NEW! *BLACK LIGHT ART CAMP (AGES 12-15)
Create paintings with cool effects using black light paint. Each painting will have a daylight appearance and a black light appearance for double the fun. Explore lots of acrylic painting techniques along the way with the halo of an award-winning artist.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! *BOB ROSS CAMP (AGES 12-15)
Happy trees, happy clouds and beautiful mountains, oh my! Discover the joy of painting from a certified Bob Ross instructor. This oil painting class is for beginners, and every student will take home two to three paintings over the course of the week.
Blair Public Library, 2233 Civic Dr., Blair, NE
Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! BUILDING APPS IN REACT (AGES 13-17)
Join us this summer for some programming fun. Students will learn the basics of creating a simple app using the React JavaScript Framework. JavaScript is the language of choice for developers on the web. If you want to learn basics of building apps, games or websites, this camp is the place for you. Students choosing to enroll in this camp should have a basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and fundamental programming concepts. Our Web Design Fundamentals course serves as a great preparation course. The prerequisite course, “Web Design Fundamentals (ages 13-17) TEEN481,” must be completed before this course.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*CAR CARE CAMP (AGES 15-17)
Explore many different topics, starting with shop safety and ending with career opportunities. Experience making easy repairs and learn to replace different parts, such as light bulbs, windshield wipers and tires. Students will also learn how to do fluid checks. Participants must wear close-toed shoes and long pants to class.
South Omaha Campus, MHY, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
*CODE BREAKERS (AGES 11-14)
Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day, and be on your way to becoming the next tech star.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Dr., Elkhorn, NE
NEW! *COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES (AGES 12-15)
Explore art using different mediums and techniques. Explore different artists and create work inspired by them in mediums such as pencil drawing, painting, acrylic, printmaking, hand-built pottery and multimedia collage. Supplies are included.
MCC Makerspace, 1141 N. 11th St.
TEEN449A MTWTH 9:00AM-NOON 06/12-06/15 $159
NEW! CYBER SPIES (AGES 11-14)
With the world’s increased reliance on digital data, cybersecurity is more important than ever. In this class you are all that stands between a group of international hackers launching cyberattacks and world peace. Through a series of challenges, students will learn to apply tools used by professional digital forensics teams to crack codes and use encryption. Working in teams, you will collect clues, recover lost data and explore the tools of the trade to become the next great cyber spy.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*DISSECTION BOOTCAMP (AGES 12-15)
Grab some gloves and participate in this unforgettable hands-on class to uniquely explore the anatomy found in several different specimens. Learn to use the equipment properly, discover animal needs and identify organs. With step-by-step directions, dissect an earthworm, grass frog, starfish, grasshopper, crayfish, perch, pig, plus a surprise specimen. Take advantage of this great opportunity. All supplies are included.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE TEEN231C
Fremont Area Center, 835 N. Broad St., Fremont, NE
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, 5300 N. 30th St.
*EMERGENCY SERVICES SAFETY CAMP (AGES 12-17)
Explore different career opportunities while being challenged mentally and physically as you are introduced to your new role as an emergency care provider. Become CPR certified and watch real firefighters demonstrate an emergency situation.
Applied Technology Center, 10407 State St.
*EVERYONE CAN CODE: CAREER PATHWAYS (AGES 10-14)
Learn coding through engaging and educational app design, which will also tie into career and degree programs.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
*EVERYTHING CLAY CAMP (AGES 12-15)
Join us at our ceramic studio and explore the numerous possibilities clay has to offer, such as wheel throwing, hand building, sculpting, molds, tile making, decorating and glazing. Create artwork from scratch and bring it to its final completion.
MCC Makerspace, 1141 N. 11th St.
*EXPLORING TRADE CAREERS CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS (AGES 12-14)
This hands-on camp, sponsored by Sherwood Homes and Lane Building Corp, allows you to explore the possibilities of working in the high-skilled construction trades. You will rotate through hands-on stations and demonstrations focusing on construction, plumbing, HVAC and electrical programs. The last day of the camp will be “Competition Day” with timed races in electrical wiring and the “Hammer and Nail-a-Thon.” Interested students will learn about the MCC High School Construction Career Academies and how to get a jump start on their education while in middle school. Students are required to wear leather boots/shoes, long pants (preferably jeans) and a shirt with sleeves.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 25, 5300 N. 30th St.
*FASHION DESIGN BOOT CAMP FOR TEENS (AGES 13-17)
This camp is taught by Omaha’s very own high-end fashion designer, Denise Ervin. Discover what it takes to become a fashion designer. Explore fashion illustration techniques, create a mood board and even design your very own line.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
*GAME OF DRONES (AGES 10-14)
Build your very own quadcopter drones from scratch. We will begin by learning about the different parts of a drone and how drones are designed to achieve compromises between speed, acrobatics and stability.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! GAMING IN VIRTUAL REALITY (AGES 12-16)
The future of gaming is in virtual reality. This camp will give participants an opportunity to play some of the latest and greatest games that VR has to offer with the Meta Quest 2.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
HEALTHY HAPPY U — FOR GIRLS (AGES 11-13)
Get inspired to develop fitness routines you are excited about, set goals while learning the steps to achieve them and learn the importance of embracing healthy habits. Learn to love fitness, cook yummy yet nutritious recipes and make some supportive friends — leading you to a lifetime of healthy happiness.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, 5300 N. 30th St.
*INTRO TO IT (AGES 12-16)
Discover the world of information technology (IT) with project management, web development and programming concepts that will spark your interest in the IT field.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*INTRO TO SONGWRITING CAMP (AGES 12-16)
Take your song writing skills to the next level with hands-on songwriting exercises. Discover songwriting styles, different approaches to creating songs and collaborate with other writers. Perfect for songwriters at any skill level. Camp will conclude with a shared performance. MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St.
INVENTORS ACADEMY (AGES 10-13)
Explore laser cutting, 3D design, mini drones, advanced 3D printing, robotics and more with our tech rock stars. No class Saturday, July 1.
Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24, 5300 N. 30th St.
*JAVASCRIPT DEVELOPER JAM (AGES 11-14)
Learn an array of core programming concepts with JavaScript by experimenting in a series of digital challenges. We’ll start by programming animated memes, then tackle more advanced skills such as interactive 3D experiences and game creation. Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, 5300 N. 30th St.
NEW! JUNIOR MEDICAL CAMP (AGES 12-15)
See if you have what it takes for a career in medicine. Discover anatomy by interacting with a life-like synthetic cadaver. Discover how to do a head-to-toe assessment, trace the internal functions of the body through zSpace, remove staples and stitches and more.
South Omaha Campus, MHY, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
NEW! ADVANCED JUNIOR MEDICAL CAMP (AGES 15-18)
Build upon a basic knowledge and interest in becoming a health care provider through real case scenarios and hands-on activities in our high-definition simulation lab, using zSpace, 3D computers and virtual reality experiences.
South Omaha Campus, MHY, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
*MAKE SPARKS FLY, WELDING CAMP LEVEL 1 (AGES 14-17)
Learn safety and the basics to cut and weld steel using oxyacetylene just like the professionals. In our fully equipped lab, discover how to design and create a unique metal art piece to take home and share with friends and family. Students must wear leather shoes, long sleeves and long pants. South Omaha Campus, CAM, Room 116, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
*MAKE SPARKS FLY, WELDING CAMP LEVEL 2 (AGES 14-17)
Prerequisite: Make Sparks Fly, Welding Camp Level 1
Continue your welding skills to learn different processes and more advanced design techniques. Use copper to create beautiful and useful pieces. Discover new skills and explore different career opportunities while being challenged both mentally and physically. Students must wear leather shoes, long sleeves and long pants.
CAM, Room 116, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
NEW! *MEDICAL BOOT CAMP: PATIENT EXPERIENCE FROM ONSET TO DISCHARGE & BEYOND (AGES 15-18)
Experience a real-life patient scenario from onset to discharge and beyond. Work with faculty and professionals from all areas of the health careers while treating a patient. You will live the life of a health care provider while learning about all areas of medicine. (skips 7/14-7/16)
South Omaha Campus, MHY, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
NEW! *MEDICAL RESEARCH CAMP (AGES 15-18)
Passion for Science Connects to Research: Boot Camp for Future Scientists. MCC presents hands-on molecular skills to high school science fellows who want to explore their passion for science in a scientific research laboratory environment. The camp focuses on two components: research as a profession and molecular skills. Explore work ethics, laboratory basics and experiments dealing with the growing bacterial cells, the isolation of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and visualization by gel electrophoresis. (skips 6/17-6/19)
South Omaha Campus, MHY, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave.
METEOROLOGY CAMP (AGES 12-16)
Utilizing NOAA’s Science on a Sphere, we will study the atmosphere and its effects on the environment and climate. You’ll receive hands-on experience reading weather charts and radar, understanding weather fronts, thunderstorms and hurricanes and the process to forecast the weather. This project is supported by the Jetton Charitable Fund through the Omaha Community Foundation.
MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. (third floor)
MINECRAFT® ANIMATORS (AGES 11-14)
Bring your favorite Minecraft® characters to life in an animated short film. Learn how studios like Pixar and Disney make movies like “Inside Out” and “Frozen” by using techniques like keyframing, tweening, texturing and animating rigged 3D models. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. You do not need to own a Minecraft account to use the software in this class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Mac users can play their project at home but will not be able to edit the project without a PC.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
*MINECRAFT® REDSTONE ENGINEERS (AGES 11-14)
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
*PLANETARY PATHWAYS (AGES 10-13)
Create a rotating model of the sun, earth and moon as you bring to life your learnings about planetary orbits. Students will add and program electronics, including a motor to drive the model and lights to illuminate the sun. Participants will take home a completed, working Orrery Model.
MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. (third floor)
NEW! POKÉMON MASTER LEAGUE (AGES 12-16)
This Pokémon master camp will get trainers ready to be the next Pokémon champion. Each class will introduce fundamental skills for being a competitive trainer, such as finding the rarest Pokémon, how to train them properly and how to form the best team that can sweep the competition. Participants must bring their own copy of a Pokémon game and a device to play it on.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
*PYTHON PROGRAMMERS (AGES 10-14)
Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish.
MCC North Express, 2112 N. 30th St. (third floor)
*ROBLOX MAKERS (AGES 11-14)
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers. Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with the unique animations you design.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
SELF-DEFENSE FOR TEENS (AGES 14-18)
Learn the techniques to avoid being a victim and defend yourself, along with how to turn everyday items such as a purse, backpack, keys and cell phone into tools for self-defense.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! SURVEILLANCE CAMP (AGES 15-18)
Prime Secured, located in Elkhorn, Nebraska, is offering a unique learning opportunity for campers interested in the physical and cybersecurity industry. Campers will learn the basics of low-voltage electricity, how to install cameras, door-locking systems and alarm programming. Camp will consist of classroom-style instruction and hands-on application. Selected campers will be invited to apply for a paid summer internship program.
Prime Secured, 3603 N. 222nd St., Elkhorn, NE
NEW! SUSTAINABILITY CAMP FOR TEENS (AGES 12-16)
Are you interested in learning ways in which you can help save the earth? In this class we will dive into sustainable and innovative farming at our Freight Farm, using composting techniques and more.
Yates Community Center, 3260 Davenport St.
SWIFT MOBILE APPLICATION (AGES 13-17)
Students will build a solid foundation in computer programming fundamentals using Swift as the language. They will get practical experience with the tools, techniques and concepts needed to build a basic iOS app.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
NEW! TEEN IMPROV! (AGES 13-18)
Learning improv is a chance to have fun, laugh and let loose, and we’re going to do this in one day. Students will spend the day learning the basics of improv through fun, short games. They create an ensemble and show off their skills with a concluding performance for friends and family. This course is taught by two professional comedians who’ve performed all over the country … and Texas: Timmy Tamisiea and Patrick McIntyre.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
TEENAGE MONEY MANAGEMENT (AGES 12-17)
Discover how to set financial goals, create a budget, learn ways to save money and grow money in the stock market and more.
Sarpy Center, 9110 Giles Rd., La Vista, NE
THINK LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR (AGES 12-16)
You have a great product and a steady business plan, but do you have the right mindset to start and grow your business? In this course, we will explore how thinking like an entrepreneur will serve you and your business.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
NEW! TINKRSYNTH (AGES 11-14)
Students will create a music mixing board to produce, manipulate and synthesize sounds. They will explore using circuits to produce music and learn about electromagnetic waves, rhythms and frequency spectra. The physics of waves and energy are investigated while composing music.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Dr., Elkhorn, NE
NEW! WEB DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS (AGES 13-17)
Students will learn the basics of building a website with HTML, CSS and JavaScript through manual coding, and later, through drag-and-drop tools, which is the practical and commonplace way to build websites today. This is the prerequisite course for Building Apps in React (ages 13-17) TEEN482.
The Ashton Building, 1218 Nicholas St.
NEW! YOUTUBE CONTENT CREATORS (AGES 11-14)
Find your voice, and leave your mark on the world. Whether you are 6 or 16, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the “dos” and “don’ts” of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Elkhorn Valley Campus, 829 N. 204th St., Elkhorn, NE
CAMPUS LOCATIONS
OTHER LOCATIONS
• Gifford Farm Education Center, 700 Camp Gifford Rd., Bellevue, NE
• Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S. 10th St.
• Missouri River Wastewater Treatment Plant, 5600 S. 10th St.
• Prime Secured, 3603 N. 222nd St., Elkhorn, NE
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