NMC College for Kids Catalog - Summer 2021

NMC Extended Education

Celebrating the return of College for Kids for summer 2021 Grades 3-12 Art, STEM, dance, crafts & more!

150+ face to face and livestream classes

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We recommend enrolling online or by phone.

Mail delays may mean that open seats fill before your registration arrives.

Guarantee your place in class by enrolling now online at nmc.edu/kids.

Please create a unique USERNAME and PASSWORD for each child.

WAYS TO REGISTER

Recommended:

Use this form if paying by check

Online: nmc.edu/ees (credit card or debit card)

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Child’s full name__________________________________________________________________ Child’s date of birth______________________ Male ❑ Female ❑

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Phone: (231) 995-1700 (credit or debit card) Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm toll-free 800-748-0566

If you must pay by check:

Mail the form with your check to: NMC-EES, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686-3061

Note: In-person registration has been temporarily suspended as part of NMC’s safety measures.

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❑ My child has no medical condition, allergy or learning need. ❑ My child has a medical condition, allergy, or learning need the staff should know about.

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2 | Register now • nmc.edu/ees • 231.995.1700

Students (and adults entering builldings) are required to wear masks and practice social distancing on NMC Campuses.

By registering for a non-credit class, I am granting permission to NMC, its agents, and staff, to use video and photographs of my child for NMC promotional/advertising materials without charge. No consideration is involved for their use. Names will not be identified with images. If I do not want NMC to use video and photographs of my child, I will inform the Director of Extended Educational Services.

Summer 2021

1 Dennos Museum (DMC)

10 East Hall (EH)

2 Scholars Hall (SH)

11 Clock Tower

NMC Main Campus 1701 E Front Street Traverse City, MI

12 Fine Arts Building (F)

• International Svcs., rm. 29

13 James Beckett Building (JB)

3 Osterlin Building (O) • Student Life, rm. 152

14 Campus apartments

• Veterans Lounge, rm. 103

15 Oleson Center (OC)

• Tutoring

16 Phys Ed Building (P)

Eastern Avenue

• Childcare, rm. 206

4 Power House 5 Tanis Building (T)

17 Maintenance Building / Shipping & Receiving

• Apartment Mgmt., rm. 104

Elm Lot

18 North Hall (NH)

6 Les Biederman Building (LB) 7 Health & Science Building (HS) • NMC Bookstore, rm. 101

Accessible Parking

• Dining Services , main level

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• Educational Technologies and WNMC, lower level

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Stay Safe ● When in NMC buildings, face masks and social distancing are required ● Classes are being offered in livestream and face to face formats – details on page 5 ● Extended Educational Services office remains closed to the public

Summer 2021

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SES: Seasonal Environmental Science Thinktank (Grades 3-6)

Kids • Face to Face

How do the seasons of Northern Michigan affect our biggest environmental problems? How can we create solutions? You will spend a week “diving” into the waters of our area during each season. Will you be the scientist to design a system to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes? Maybe your filtration system will remove the microplastics in the water. Do you have great ideas about slowing sediment runoff and algae blooms? What is the safest way to perform maintenance on the pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac? Grab your inventor cap and help create solutions to these environmental concerns.

Perhaps you will discover the answer!

Register now at nmc.edu/kids

We are excited to offer over 100 classes this summer for youth entering grades 3-12 in fall 2021.

• Face to Face classes are listed on pages 4-17 in date order.

Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructor: Annie Callahan $125

• Livestream classes are found on pages 18-25 in alphabetical order.

• Full-day options are found on pages 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 & 16.

• Prices vary and are listed with each class.

America’s Boating Course (Grades 7-12)

• Partial financial assistance is available. See details at nmc.edu/kids • Grade level in each title is the grade your child will enter this FALL.

Art is Everywhere! Drawing and Painting the Outdoors (Grades 3-6) The outdoor environment provides endless inspiration for any young artist. Draw and paint plants, animals and landscapes. Create abstract artworks using the wonderful shapes found in nature. Every day after a short walk you will use different materials and create artworks inspired by the great outdoors.

Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Eleonora Hayes

$125

4 | Face masks are required on campus

Endless Shades of Blue!

Drawing and Painting Scenes of Lake Michigan (Grades 3-6) Have you noticed how the color of Lake Michigan changes depending on the sun? Learn how to use different mediums and mix colors to create the varied hues that color the landscapes, sunsets and sailboats of Lake Michigan. Each day we will create new artwork using pencils, pastels, watercolors and acrylics.

Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Eleonora Hayes

$125

Become a safe and confident boater with this fundamental U.S. Power Squadron course. Learn boat terminology, safe watercraft operation, rules and regulations, boat navigation, and communication. We’ll discuss how to deal with a boat in adverse conditions and how to operate a boat trailer and a personal watercraft (PWC). You will also learn how to tie knots that are essential to boating.

Cost includes the textbook. You must attend each day and take an exam to earn the U.S. Power Squadron course completion certificate and card. This course is partially underwritten by the America’s Boating Club.

Mon.-Thurs., June 21-24 9 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall, Rm. 104 Instructor: Jerry Williams

$89

Summer 2021

Writing and Publishing: Finding Your Voice (Grades 5-8)

Kids • Face to Face

Don’t wait until you grow up to become a real writer! Learn how to write stories that readers cannot put down. See which magazines publish writing by young people and how to successfully submit your work. As a group, we will make our own magazine featuring the stories written in class—so you will get the chance to see your story IN PRINT! The magazine will be sent out for printing, then mailed to you later in the summer.

Bring a notebook and pencil/pen and get ready to write! Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Thurs., June 21-24 1-3:30 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Kevin Fitton

We are happy to once again welcome children in face to face classes this summer! Register early for best selection.

$125

Aeronautics: Up- up- up in the Air! (Grades 3-6)

College for Kids Learning Formats NMC prioritizes your safety and requires everyone to follow safety guidelines outlined at nmc.edu/keep-safe. Before coming on campus, please view nmc.edu/safety-protocols.

Face to Face courses (pgs. 4-17) These classes occur face to face in a classroom on campus and most class sizes are limited to 10 or less. Students (and adults entering buildings) are required to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Livestream courses (pgs. 18-25) These classes meet during a regularly scheduled time via a web conferencing tool like Zoom. A link to your class is emailed the Friday before class begins.

Summer 2021

Have you ever wondered how planes and birds stay in the air? How about what it takes to launch a rocket into outer space? Would you like to create an innovative aircraft that can outperform even the most technologically advanced prototypes? Join us on a STEM exploration of all aspects of flight. We’ll create artistic interpretations of new specifics of birds and insects, construct prototypes of gliders, conduct experiments involving precious cargo safely and much more!

Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructor: Annie Callahan $125

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Kids • Face to Face Simple Machines: Imagineering Your World (Grades 3-6) Are simple machines really that simple? Come along as we investigate how 6 wondrous inventions improve our lives! Jump into a world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Imagine driving a car without axles or not being able to turn your head from side to side. We will dissect chicken wings, create a hovercraft, cultivate a mini-garden, and test our physical strength with a weightlifting experiment!

Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructor: Annie Callahan $125

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express (Grades 4-6) Don’t be late! Once you cross platform 9¾, you will be transported to the Hogwarts School for wizardry.

Upon arrival, you will be sorted into houses and whisked away to a week of fun—Harry Potter style. Use your wand to mix potions, play wizard games and practice Quidditch. All week, you will earn points in hopes of winning the house cup. End the week on a sweet note with treats from Honeydukes and butter beer you make yourself.

Both options Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 Option 1: 9:30 a.m.-Noon Option 2: 1-3:30 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Shannon McCann

$149 each

Pet Lovers (Grades 3-6) How can you tell if your pet dog, cat, bird or reptile is happy or sad? What do they like and dislike? Join a former zookeeper and current animal trainer to explore the biology of many different kinds of animals and all their peculiar behaviors and adaptations.

Through games, you will explore the unique ways that pets see, hear, smell and touch. Research fascinating (and weird!) facts about these friendly pals.

Expect some four-legged visitors!

Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm 101 Instructor: Jennifer Loup $125

Hip-Hop Dance (Grades 5-8) This high-energy dance style is perfect for anyone with a passion to move!

Learn to dance to upbeat music and the latest hits. Discover how to develop rhythm, flexibility and precision in your muscle memory. This awesome dance week will keep you hip-hopping! Wear clean gym shoes.

Beginners welcome.

Great Tween/Teen Writers’ Machine (Grades 5-8) Expand your mind and discover “limitless writing”. Starting with unique prompts each day, you’ll create new worlds, tell the stories of original characters and get some of your existing ideas down on paper. Get more comfortable as a writer while you learn different strategies for successful story development. There will be plenty of opportunities to share your writing with others who love to write as much as you. Bring a notebook and pencil/pen and get ready to write! Class offered through a partnership with the National Writers Series.

Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Andrew Lewellen

$125

3 days, Mon.-Wed., June 28-30 4-5:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Joedy Annis $65

Boxing Our Food: Creating Commercial Art (Grades 3-6) Have you ever wanted to create your own food? Well, now you can! In this course you will learn all about how to create your very own incredible food package! You will create a fun food box, a zany character or logo, and a name for your food along with the imaginary ingredients. Add a fun toy or a cool game to include on the back of your box for kids to play while they enjoy your food!

Put your thinking cap on and explore advertising, design, and color schemes.

Create designs that will sell with “Boxing Our Food”

Mon.-Thurs., June 28-July 1 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 104 Instructor: Jay Fernelius $125

6 | Face masks are required on campus

Summer 2021

Kids • Face to Face Third Grade Academy with College for Kids Third Grade Academy courses are taught and designed

by TCAPS teacher, Jackie Stremlow-Hansen, and aligned with learning benchmarks for students entering third grade in fall 2021. These full-day classes model a school day, but are organized around fun themes and full of hands-on activities blended with academic content. Students practice learning concepts including skip counting (to prepare for multiplication); review addition, subtraction and science concepts; and practice writing connections and personal narratives. They work collaboratively to complete tasks and activities.

Dress for a mess as this learning will be fun, messy and experiential. There is a supervised lunch break at noon and regular outside breaks.

Third Grade Academy is fun, messy, and experiential!

Please bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Third Grade Academy: Learning and Creating Outside (Grade 3) Spend a week working on projects to show off outside at your home! Projects include building your own birdhouse, fairy house/gnome home, bug village and more. We will infuse fun outdoor themed math, science and language arts learning activities to prepare for 3rd grade but don’t worry, this week will not feel like anything other than a fun week of summer with play, art and exploration! Wear clothes that can get messy and closed toe shoes as we will be exploring outdoors as much as possible.

Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow-Hansen $349

Summer 2021

Third Grade Academy: Third Grade Academy: Animal Research Lab (Grade 3) Learning in Color Did you know that sea otters hold (Grade 3) hands while sleeping so they don’t float apart? Did you know that over 60% of living creatures live in the rainforest but that rainforests only make up 6% of the Earth’s land surface? We will explore the rainforest, desert, ocean, polar and wetland animal habitats to learn about the unique animals that call these regions home.

Fun animal-themed math, science and language arts learning activities will be infused to prepare for 3rd grade - but don’t worry, this week will not feel like anything other than a fun week of summer with play, art and exploration! You will create animal inspired projects, taste regional foods and learn more fun facts about these amazing animals!

Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow-Hansen $349

This will be one of the most colorful weeks you’ll have this summer! We’ll channel the colors of the rainbow as we create projects including string art, tie-dye, jeweled sun catchers, sand art and more. Each day you will leave with your hands full of projects to show off at home. We will incorporate colorful learning activities with design-themed math, science and colorful language arts concepts to help you prepare for 3rd grade - you won’t even realize you are learning with all the fun we will be having! Please bring a white t-shirt for tie dying.

Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow-Hansen $349

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Kids • Face to Face STEM Camp for Grades 3-6 Summer is here, and it’s time to explore the chemical and physical aspects of our natural world! Join STEM educator Janine Winkler for week-long adventures in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Engineering and more! In week 1, learn about rocks and minerals, build a glacier, and take a rock recess to find your own specimens to investigate with your own tools. Week 2 focuses on the magic of science all around us, and week 3 is all about science sleuthing to solve a mystery and imagining new inventions that can change the world.

Each week is guided by a new STEM curriculum filled with hands-on activities; register for each week separately, join us for one, two, or all three weeks!

Wear closed toe shoes. Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Become a super scientist at STEM Camp

WEEK 1: Chemistry Apprentices and Geo Explorers • July 12-16 WEEK 2: Slime Superstars & the Return of Way Cool Science • July 19-23 WEEK 3: Secret Agents and Ingenious Inventors • July 26-30

STEM Camp Week 1: Chemistry Apprentices and Geo Explorers (Grades 3-6) Imagine you are a little chemist frothing up freaky foams or a physicist causing a fizz phenomenon! Explore the effects of water, wind, and weather. You’ll be outside most days (weather permitting), so wear closed toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Janine Winkler $349

8 | Face masks are required on campus

STEM Camp Week 2: Slime Superstars and the Return of Way Cool Science (Grades 3-6) Bring your curiosity! The “magic” of science is all around us! Create flubber, explode a volcano, make flowers change colors, and more. Become a scientist for a week of experiments as you discover how plants grow, how bread rises, why pop cans crush, and what creates a gas. Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Janine Winkler $349

STEM Camp Week 3: Secret Agents and Ingenious Inventors (Grades 3-6) Science is used to solve mysteries AND create cool inventions! Use your powers of measurement, observation and your scientific knowledge to break cases. Explore the engineering design process and experience firsthand the power of perseverance.

Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Janine Winkler $349

Summer 2021

Kids • Face to Face Clay Works for Kids (Grades 3-6)

Camp Hawk Owl (Grades 3-6)

Explore the fabulous feel of clay while making useful and unique objects.

Use pinch, slab, and coil methods to create original items and glaze them.

Make a clay relief sculpture that is also a bowl, an animal that whistles or rattles, or a vase with a face! Items are fired at the end of the first week and ready for glazing the following Tuesday. You will be notified when the finished pieces are ready to pick up. Dress for an artsy mess. This class meets Mon.-Fri. July 12-16 plus the following Tues., July 20, for glazing.

Camp is a great time to explore new hobbies and learn new games! Are you curious about the tiny worlds we share with other living things in the outdoors? Have you ever wanted to learn the strategy of chess? How about becoming a magician or a master artist? In week 1, learn about bugs and their habitats in the morning and learn the game of chess in the afternoon! Week 2 focuses on magic and art! Learn to perform magic tricks in the morning and develop your skills as an artist in the afternoon. Each week is guided by a high-energy curriculum filled with hands-on activities; register for each week separately, join us for one or both weeks!

Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

6 days, Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 and Tues., July 20 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Pottery Studio Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin $125

WEEK 1: Outdoor Insects and Indoor Games • July 12-16 WEEK 2: Magic Tricks and Art Masters • July 19-23

Experience the magic of clay!

Camp Hawk Owl Week 1: Outdoor Insects and Indoor Games (Grades 3-6)

Camp Hawk Owl Week 2: Magic Tricks and Art Masters (Grades 3-6)

Explore the fascinating world of critters that fly and crawl. Go on daily hunts to locate, observe, count, and collect exciting critters like butterflies, dragonflies, ants, spiders and worms.

You’ll learn to catch them with nets to add to your custom-made habitat.

Then, after your lunch break you will join the world of Rooks, Knights, Bishops, Pawns, Kings and Queens.

Stretch your skills with strategies and tactics for opening, capturing and winning—checkmate! Chess is perfect for those who are drawn to learning something new, enjoy pondering and sitting for periods of time, and appreciate focusing on the game at hand. Chess sets are provided for inclass use, but feel free to bring your own. You’ll be outside most mornings (weather permitting), so wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

YO U c a n d o m a g i c ! L e a r n a n d practice magical skills necessary to amaze, mystify and delight your friends and family. In the magicians workshop, you will find out how to levitate small objects, control decks of cards, instantaneously freeze water, bend spoons and keys, and so much more. Make your own magic trunk and fill it with your tools of the trade.

Experience a week of fun and handson multimedia art! In the afternoon you will expand your artistic talents by mimicking the styles of the most celebrated and talented artists: Seurat, Chagall, O’Keefe and others. Learn about their lives through stories and discover their art through painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and more. Celebrate on the last day with your awesome masterpieces!

Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Val Domkiv $349 Instructor: Val Domkiv $349

Summer 2021

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Kids • Face to Face

LEGO® Camp: Architects & Producers (Grades 3-6)

GRASP Reading and Math At-Home Program (Grades K-8) Help your child (grades K–8) stay on top of language arts and/or math skills this summer with GRASP—guided at-home mail-in programs that have shown great success in helping children retain critical skills. Whether you are home for the summer or on the road, this flexible program goes with you in nine fun, easy-to-use lessons. Open to students in all school districts, the program was developed to align with local, state and national standards common to most schools. Students complete one lesson a week and mail their work to the teacher consultants who review, score and return assignments. A virtual Start-Up Session via zoom at 6 p.m. on June 8 kicks off the program (students welcome), to meet the teachers and learn how to help students make this a successful experience. The link to the Start-Up Session is sent the day before the meeting, which is recorded so you may watch it later if you prefer. Deadline to apply for financial assistance is May 17; the deadline to sign up is May 21.

• Convenient & Affordable • Geared to each child’s skill level • Financial assistance available

June 21-Aug. 20 Complete one lesson each week from home Reading Program: $99 Math Program: $99 Both Programs: $149 ($49 savings)

TEACHERS

Mandy LaBarre Reading Consultant

Registration deadline is May 21

Sign up at nmc.edu/grasp 10 | Face masks are required on campus

Love those LEGO ® movies you see on YouTube? Take your LEGO® skills to the next level and Join Christina Collins for a week-long exploration into the movie set building, planning, creating and making of LEGO® animation. In the morning, you’ll work on the architecture of your movie set.

Learn to build structures from blueprints and building plans while maintaining scale. Choose and work on your own scale model of an actual local building. In the afternoons, hone your skills using the Stop Motion Studio (free or Pro edition $4.99). By the end of the week you’ll have your own stop-motion film and put it on YouTube. This app is available on iOS, Google Play and Kindle App Store: https://www.cateater.com/. Bring your own device; smart phone, iPad, tablet, or laptop computer. There will be a supervised lunch break at noon and regular outside breaks; please bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructors: Christina Collins $349

Bike & Learn Partnership with Norte Again this summer, our fullday programming includes partnering with Norte.

Although these opportunities are now full for summer 2021, we look forward to summer 2022.

Karen Nelson Math Consultant

Summer 2021

Sewing Basics & More!

Make a Crossbody or Shoulder Bag (Grades 6-8)

Sewing Basics & More!

Make a Phone Clutch or Duffle Bag (Grades 6-8)

Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill to develop into a craft, hobby or career? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist and interior design retail business owner, will help you select a project that matches your personal taste and functional style! Create the project of your choice – either a shoulder bag or cross-body bag. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, plus other tools of the trade. Gain basic knowledge of hand stitching, cutting and figuring a pattern, inserting a zipper or button, plus how to repair or personalize your own garments! Jessica will oversee your custom projects with extreme care and supervise the entire process with a creative eye and attention to detail. For more sewing instruction and a chance to make a second project, register for the afternoon class, ‘Make a Phone Clutch or Duffle Bag’. Classes can be taken as stand alones or as together.

Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill to develop into a craft, hobby or career? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist and interior design retail business owner, will help you select a project that matches your personal taste and functional style! Create the project of your choice – either a phone clutch or a duffle bag. Learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, plus other tools of the trade. Gain basic knowledge of hand stitching, cutting and figuring a pattern, inserting a zipper or button, plus how to repair or personalize your own garments! Jessica will oversee your custom projects with extreme care and supervise the entire process with a creative eye and attention to detail. For more sewing instruction and a chance to make a second project, register for the morning class, ‘Make a Crossbody or Shoulder Bag’. Classes can be taken as stand alones or together.

Mon.-Thurs., July 12-15 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 104 Instructor: Jessica Crawford $149

Mon.-Thurs., July 12-15 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 104 Instructor: Jessica Crawford $149

Learn to sew and take home custom projects

Summer 2021

Kids • Face to Face Stars on Stage (Grades 3-6) Have you ever wanted to try acting?

Come play with us! You will get to do amazing activities in this class including improvisation, skits, and adaptations of stories, myths, and fairytales.

Become comfortable on stage, play theatre games, improvise, practice physical comedy, and strengthen your voice projection ability. Finally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and perform an original play and share it with your parents and friends.

This class is taught by professional teaching artists.

2-week camp Mornings only!

Mon.-Fri., July 19-30 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus Scholars Hall Rm. 202 Instructors: Jennifer Little & Colleen Harris $249

Musical Theatre Workshop (Grades 3-6) Actors have been using song and dance to help tell stories since the days of the ancient Greeks! You’ll learn musical theatre showstoppers, create props and stage a final routine, featuring singing and dancing in a final performance. This two-week class is a great companion class for the morning Stars on Stage Acting class for the student who is also interested in singing and dancing. Beginners welcome; no dance experience required. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes each day and be ready to dance.

2 week camp - Afternoons only!

Mon.-Fri., July 19-30 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Melissa May $249

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Kids • Face to Face Broadway Choreography (Grades 3-6) Kick ball-change your way to the stage! This week you will learn dance combinations performed to Broadway music and put together a show staged with choreography. Beginners welcome; no dance experience required. Wear comfy clothes and closed toe shoes each day and be ready to dance.

Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120 Instructor: Melissa May

$125 each option

Just Bee Kids Yoga (Grades 3-6) Get ready for a fun week of yoga, mindful games, crafts and fun! Each day will be a different theme with an opportunity to explore cool practices for health and wellness! Classes will include a daily yoga practice, breath-work, mindfulness exercises, relaxation and yoga games that teach focus, concentration and cooperation.

We will nurture connection, selfexploration and self-care. It provides a space where movement fosters learning and teaches body awareness.

A space where children are reminded of their innate power to find calm and ease within. Beginners welcome! No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you own one.

Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructors: Cathy Fitzgerald & Kay Epple $125

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Yoga Camp (Grades 6-8) Whether you are continuing your yoga practice, or have never tried it before, spend a week at yoga camp to learn about poses and the proper way to do them. Practice mindfulness and meditation to help with stress and anxiety. Discuss the benefits of each pose, open those shoulders that have been hunched over your devices, and learn breathing techniques for stressful times. Each day revolves around a different theme and will include a welcome activity, 45-minute yoga class, yoga and mindfulness games and breathing activities, and a daily craft. Each day ends with some quiet time, mindful relaxation or guided meditation in story form. Beginners welcome! No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat if you own one.

Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructors: Cathy Fitzgerald & Kay Epple $125

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Art Camp (Grades 3-6) Calling all art lovers! Spend a week working on your own beautiful works of art. Each day you will have the chance to explore a new medium and have the opportunity to use different materials. Use pencils, markers, pastels, watercolor, tempera and acrylic.

Paint indoors in a classroom studio, or outdoors in nature. Become familiar with famous artists like Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso. Learn how to draw and paint objects so they look 3-dimensional. Express your creativity using the universal language of art! Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Kids • Face to Face

Celebrate your creative side!

2D and 3D Art - Try it all!

(Grades 3-6) Do you love art class and want to try it ALL? Spend a week learning and creating all types of projects.

Make a drawing and then turn it into a painting! Create a mixed media project and try out printmaking! Discover 3-dimensional techniques like sculpture, weaving, and carving.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Michelle Bien $125

Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Eleonora Hayes $349

Wheel and Hand-built Pottery (Grades 6-12) Discover the art of clay and the fun of shaping it with your hands. Learn to use the potter’s wheel and handbuilding techniques through demonstration, instruction and lots of hands-on experience. In the NMC pottery lab, create interesting and useful objects using the wheel, coil, slab and mold methods. Items are fired at the end of the first week and ready for glazing the following Tuesday. You will be notified when the finished pieces are ready to pick up.

Dress to get joyously messy. This class meets Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 plus the following Tues., Aug. 3 for glazing.

6 days, Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 and Tues., Aug. 3 9 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Pottery Studio, Rm. 135 Instructor: Lisa Hockin $169

DIY Crafts–Decor and Gifts (Grades 3-6) Fun Play the Ukulele Way (Grades 3-6) Ukulele may be hard to spell and say, but it is sure fun to play. You’ll be playing on your first day as you learn basic chords and strums. In this small group lesson of no more than six students you’ll receive lots of individualized instruction. By the end of the week, you’ll know how to tune and maintain your instrument and play lots of fun songs at home. You will need to bring your own ukulele and purchase the book “Ukulele Primer for Beginners” by Bert Casey (approx. $15) which is available online or at the local guitar store. Textbook includes either a DVD or online video access for additional 1.5 hours of video instruction.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30-10:30 a.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 Instructor: Zeke Clemons $59

Get ready for fun-filled days of crafting decor for your bedroom and gifts for your friends. Spread kindness and celebrate friendship while creating fun projects like a photo clip string and a gallery wall that celebrates your unique style.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Kim Kramer $125

Beginning Guitar (Grades 5-10) Guitar—give it a go! Start working on basic chords (learn what a chord is) and strum patterns, with a light amount of music reading mixed in.

In this small group lesson of no more than six students you’ll receive lots of individualized instruction. Before you know it, you will be playing a few songs. Bring your own guitar and purchase Progressive Guitar Methods Book 1, which is available at local bookstores, Traverse City Guitar Company, or online.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1-2 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 Instructor: Zeke Clemons

Summer 2021

$59

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Recycling Art History!

A STEAM Adventure (Grades 4-6)

Kids • Face to Face

Come along on a curious journey through the history of art as we spend time with famous artists! We won’t stop there though; imagine using cardboard to construct Greek and Hellenistic architectural feats, discarded labels to create new masterpieces similar to Warhol; flowers, grass, branches and other natural objects to tune into Monet’s Impressionist style and found recyclables to construct unimaginable structures in the style of Frank Gehry! Prepare for a STEAM adventure as we find materials and use science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to explore the artistic and amazing world of art.

Learn from Leelanau artist, Adam Phillip Begley, who trained in Italy

Italian Mosaic Tile Art Level 1 (Grades 6-8)

Italian Mosaic Tile Art Level 2 (Grades 6-8)

Learn the groutless Italian method of mosaic tile art. Leelanau artist Adam Phillip Begley trained in Italy and teaches workshops throughout the area for artists of all ages! This class teaches the specific method of placing ceramic tiles close together to create an image. Take home your image after this 4-day class. Bring basic safety goggles. All other supplies provided but you are welcome to bring any extra ceramic tiles you may have from past home improvement projects!

Material art started with mosaics in the ancient world. Join Leelanau artist Adam Phillip Begley and get an introduction to creating your own mosaic fish or bird design. Working with ceramic tile you will cut, arrange, glue and grout your first finished piece to bring home and hang on a wall.

Moreover, you will leave with the tools and knowledge of how to create more works of art. Bring rags or cotton towels plus basic safety goggles.

All other supplies provided but you are welcome to bring any extra ceramic tiles you may have from past home improvement projects! This class meets Mon.-Thurs. Aug. 9-12 plus the following Mon., Aug. 16, for grouting. No prerequisites.

Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 2-5 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Adam Phillip Begley $125

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructor: Annie Callahan $125

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5 days, Mon.-Thur. Aug. 9-12 and Mon. Aug. 16 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Adam Phillip Begley $149

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Ukulele University (Grades 6-9)

Kids • Face to Face

Ukuleles are more popular than ever.

They are inexpensive, easy to learn, portable and so fun to play! Learn to play new songs each day and get hands-on instruction on basic chords and strums. In this small group lesson of no more than six students you’ll receive lots of individualized instruction. Discover how to tune and maintain your instrument. You will need to bring your own ukulele and purchase the book “Ukulele Primer for Beginners with DVD” by Bert Casey (approx. $15) which is available at local bookstores, Traverse City Guitar Company, or online.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 11 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 Instructor: Zeke Clemons $59

Skills for the Backcountry (Grades 3-6) Experience your own week of Survivor camp with Grass River Natural Area staff! Your adventure takes you deep into the woods where you will discover useful backcountry, survival, and nature skills. Learn to build an outdoor shelter, store food, wilderness safety, map and compass reading, tracking, and other nature skills. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and snack. Wear walking shoes or boots (not flip flops). Class meets outdoors when weather permits.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1-3 p.m.

NMC Main Campus, Meeting/Pick-up location: Scholars Hall Rm. 104 This class will be primarily outdoors Instructors: James Dake & Grass River Natural Area Staff $125

Search for salamanders in “Explore!

Nature and the Outdoors”

Explore! Nature and the Outdoors (Grades 3-6)

Mixed Media Exploration (Grades 3-6)

Join the staff of Grass River Natural Area for a week of exploration in the outdoors. You will search for salamanders under logs, dip nets in water to look for critters, go birding in the woods, and learn all that Northern Michigan has to offer – perfect for the child that loves the outdoors. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and snack. Wear walking shoes or boots (not flip flops). Class meets outdoors when weather permits.

Explore the opportunities that the tools in an art room can provide.

Create art pieces with all kinds of mediums! From acrylic paints and Gelli plates, to markers, inks and oil pastels – you are certain to be inspired in this fun class. We will make small daily projects as well as one big project.

Get ready to get messy!

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 10 a.m.-Noon NMC Main Campus, Meeting/Pick-up location: Scholars Hall Rm. 104 This class will be primarily outdoors Instructors: James Dake & Grass River Natural Area Staff $125

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Amber Coulter $139

Junior Babysitters Club (Grades 3-6) Calling all future babysitters, teachers, and camp counselors! Do you love spending time with younger kids?

Learn about activities that younger audiences adore based on popular books. Create a “no-heat cookbook” with recipes for healthy snacks. Learn some themed crafts to build up your “Kid Kit”– a toolbox that every babysitter should create for their clients!

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 101 Instructor: Kim Kramer $125

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Kids • Face to Face Vex IQ Robotics Camp: Championship Level (Grades 4-8) Join the exciting world of robotics with our local partner, Quarkmine.

Design, build, program and test your own custom-built robots with Vex IQ Robotic kits! Capped at ten students, and led by World Champion Level instructors, you won’t want to miss this unique, individualized, high-level experience. Each kit contains hundreds of structural parts along with motors, gears, axles, sensors, batteries, and a robotic brain. Challenge your skills as you learn how to build or modify your robot to complete a variety of tasks through computer programming.

The final robots will compete in the Ultimate Team Challenge – a fastpaced, head-to-head robot rumble that will highlight driver skill, team strategy, and autonomous programming. This workshop is designed so that all levels, beginner to advanced, can participate and grow their skills.

Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Instructors: Philip Leete & John Gilligan $599

Computer Keyboarding Wizards (Grades 5-8)

Drawing and Painting (Grades 3-6)

You’re always using the computer – but are you still using that one-finger search-and-strike method to type?

Want to type more quickly and accurately? Improve your efficiency and discover how to find the letters without looking at the keyboard. Games and drills make it engaging and exciting. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you pick up speed and comfort.

Watercolors, acrylics, pastels, graphite, sponges, brushes, canvas and more – we have so much to inspire your creativity. Be an artist for a week of exploration into the world of color, shape, line, form, and space. From landscapes to portraits to favorite animals, capture the images around you and in your imagination. Bring a paint shirt.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 206 Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $125

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 106 Instructor: Nan Katzenberger $125

Electrical Circuits, Controls and Automation: Introduction to Robots (Grades 6-8)

Sports Camp (Grades 3-6)

Learn about electrical circuits and the wires within a house, a car and inside machines. Connect switches and lights and learn how switches work to turn on bulbs, motors and sirens and run a motor. Discuss safety around electricity and in what ways automation and robots work for all parts of our lives. Did you know that robots make just about everything we wear and eat? Learn how robots keep workers safe using automation. Take home your own customized electronics kit at the end of the course! This course is held at NMC’s Aero Park Campus, 2600 Aero-Park Dr.

Practice makes perfect! Improve your skills in sports such as basketball, track, volleyball, soccer and more!

Have fun playing outdoors, as weather permits, or in the gym. Every day is packed with fun and games as you learn the basics and beyond. Learn the importance of teamwork, gain skills to become a better athlete, and get tips for making each sport more FUN. All levels of fitness and sports backgrounds are welcome. Wear tennis shoes, and bring a water bottle and plenty of energy!

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym Instructor: Kim Kramer $125

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Aero Park Campus, Parsons-Stulen Bldg. Rm. 107 2600 Aero Park Dr., Traverse City Instructor: Bob Chaphalkar $125

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Create a Game with Greenfoot (Grades 3-6)

Say It in Japanese (Grades 4-8)

Explore programming with Greenfoot and create a game world with characters from your imagination! With Greenfoot’s easy Stride block-coding interface, you will build scenarios where you make your characters interact with the game world you create. Use your imagination to make the rules that control your characters and share your game with your classmates. Work together by giving and getting suggestions on making games more fun for the players. Experiment with your game to make it better and better.

Discover Japan, Land of the Rising Sun! Learn Japanese words and phrases as you explore the fascinating art and culture of this exotic island country. Learn the art of origami (paper folding) and kirigami (paper cutting); try your hand at shodo (Japanese calligraphy), read and write haiku (a poetry form); have ocha (tea). Look at manga, watch anime, and discover how kids in Japan spend their days.

Nihongo o hanashimashoo—let’s speak Japanese!

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Beckett Bldg. Rm. 217 Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $125

The Actor in You (Grades 3-6) Show off your creativity by creating a script, inventing characters, designing a set and performing a play all in front of a live audience. Work on practical skills like acting, literacy and public speaking. Gain independence and self-esteem as you work with your team to create your own play. Story, art, stage and acting come together to make this theatre experience come alive! Family and friends are invited to the performance on the last day!

Offered in partnership with Drama Kids of Northern Michigan.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 Instructor: Rachael Harrell $125

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Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 16-19 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Instructor: Rosemary Rokita $125

Actor’s Workshop (Grades 7-10) Have you imagined yourself on stage or do you want to further develop your acting and theatrical skills? Hone your creative abilities as you work with others to write, produce and act in a play – that YOU create! Learn the art of acting, playwriting and directing through exercises in dialogues, conflict and confrontations, and improvisation. Demonstration and guided practice help develop creativity, confidence and practical skills like literacy and public speaking. Participate in a final performance for family and friends on the last day. All levels welcome. Offered in partnership with Drama Kids of Northern Michigan.

Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 Instructor: Rachael Harrell $125

Jumpstart to College Planning— A helpful and easy guide for your teen! (Grades 9-11) Looking for help with college planning and scholarships for your teen but don’t know how to motivate them to start? Do you know scholarships can be applied for as early as middle school and some are super easy! Help your teen with this 4-session course on career interests, introductory resume writing and finding and submitting scholarships – knowing where to find them is half the battle. Students will leave this interactive course with an important jump start including a resume and several scholarship entries. Your teen will be empowered knowing college planning can be fun and not frightening!

Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 16-19 1-2:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Scholars Hall Rm. 218 Instructor: Lin Benfield $59

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Black Rocket classes (All classes on pages 18-25 are livestream) The magic in every student comes to life as never before when they are empowered to be as creative as they were all born to be! Black Rocket has twenty years of experience designing courses in the S.T.E.A.M. fields. Every program is powered by the child’s innate imagination and designed to bring their ideas to life in a fun, hands-on learning environment. All Black Rocket programs mirror real-life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design process.

NMC partners with Black Rocket to offer imaginative livestream STEM adventures for ages 8-14.

Register now at blackrocket.com/online/nmc

We are excited to offer STEM classes in partnership with Black Rocket on pages 18-25 (listed in alphabetical order). All classes are taught livestream via Zoom. 4-day classes cost $135; 5-day classes cost $169. Financial assistance does not apply to Black Rocket classes.

3D Game Design with Unity (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

App.IO: Make Your First Multiplayer App! (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

The hottest new Apps are IO apps! If your child likes to play Agar.io or Slither.io they will love this class! Become the creator of the next viral web app! In this class, explore the most popular .IO apps, design your own multiplayer experience and learn how to code your own app. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone to take this class. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 AGES 11-14 Option 3: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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App Attack!

(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app & game development tool, students will explore the world of web-based (HTML5) mobile apps.

In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take this class. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Please register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 1 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 1 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite.

Students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 14-18 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 9-13 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri. June 14-18 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

Code Breakers (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! 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! Whether you want to be a silicon valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

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Code Your Own Adventure!

Interactive Storytelling (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Watch as the characters in your imagination come to life in this unique course that blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding. Start with a concept, design the characters, and choose not just one ending, but many! Learn how to create your own text-based adventure games with variables, conditional logic, images, HTML, CSS, and Twine scripting syntax. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Please register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

eSports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

Inventor’s League – Prototyping for the Future!

(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, eSports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop gameplay skills and compete using Black Rocket’s eSports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but shared with all students in the class. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. A webcam is required for this course.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

Become an inventor of the future!

Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and problem solving as you conceptualize and design a product to solve a critical global issue. Each day begins with inspirational profiles of young inventors, such as the eleven-year-old who coded a robot to find victims of natural disasters. Next, research a problem to tackle in medicine, architecture, the environment, or a topic of your choosing. Once your vision is complete, learn how to draft 2D designs, create 3D models, and develop a website to pitch your ideas to the class. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket. com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 Option 2: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 Option 5: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135 Option 6: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169

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JavaScript Developer Jam (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

Make Your First Video Game!

(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)

Learn programming tools so powerful they seem like magic! Start off by learning an array of core programming concepts with JavaScript by experimenting in a series of digital challenges. Start with programming your first animated memes, then tackle more advanced skills such as interactive 3D experiences and game creation. Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/ online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS only.

If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 Option 2: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 Option 5: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135 Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169

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AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

Minecraft® Animators (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Create the next popular animated Minecraft video on YouTube! Practice the same skills professionals at Pixar and Disney Animation Studios use.

Discover the process of keyframing and tweening, how to use it to bring your own animated stories to life, and how to publish your content on YouTube. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Mac users can play their project at home, but will not be able to edit the project without a PC. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Please register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 Option 2: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135 AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 Option 4: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135

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UPDATED! Minecraft® Modders (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Minecraft® Designers (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, the basics of creating 3D models using a new software to design your very own objects, how to build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3D modeling software. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one of a kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class.

Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.

Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Register at blackrocket. com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Minecraft® Redstone Engineers (Ages 8-11) (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! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class.

Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.

Register at blackrocket.com/online/ nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Pokémon® Masters: Designers & 3D Makers Unite!

(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this class, if you can dream it, you can make it! Begin by creating your own digital Pokémon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software.

Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Python Programmers (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Want to learn the world’s fastestgrowing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? ​Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you stepby-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish!​ Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years​. Please register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 14-18 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs!

(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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ROBLOX® Makers (Ages 8-11) (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 unique animations you design.

Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket. com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 Option 2: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 9:30-12:30 p.m. $169 AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 Option 5: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135 Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169

Rocket Kart Racers: Design A Mario Kart® Style Game (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing game that they can play with friends and family at home.

Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game!

Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Please register at blackrocket. com/online/nmc. Software is compatible with MAC and Windows only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Video Game Animation (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Take your game design skills to the next level by creating and animating your own character sprites, objects, and backgrounds. Start with a name, develop the character’s personality, signature moves, special powers, and a storyline. Finish with a fully animated character to be used in your very own game. Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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Virtual Reality: The Future is Now (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, you will learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, and crafting memorable 3D experiences. A cardboard VR headset is optional for this course. Students may order one from blackrocket. com/store, take the class without a headset, or use any headset that works with a mobile phone. VR projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows, and Chrome OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each

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YouTube® Content Creators (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixty, 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. Register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. A webcam is required for this course.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

NEW! YouTube® FX Masters (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) In the digital age, nothing is impossible! Become a master of illusion by learning the techniques used by Hollywood masters to create FX magic. Whether you want to enhance your YouTube videos or create a cool scene to amaze your friends; this class teaches the tools you need. Experiment with visual effects as you learn the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects. Then watch as your new creations take your channel content to the next level! Student projects are available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Please register at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. A webcam is required for this course.

Software is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64bit operating system.

AGES 8-11 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Option 3: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 1:30-4:30 p.m.

AGES 11-14 Option 4: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 5: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Option 6: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 23-27 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each

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