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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.
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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
