Schedule of Upcoming Classes

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HIS 873
Adventures with American Girl®
Explore American Girl® history and culture through characters and stories behind the dolls. Participate in themed activities with your American Girl® doll; make crafts, decorations, recipes, cultural projects and more. Bring an American Girl® doll or other 18” doll to class.
Total Cost: $165 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $165)
Ages 7-11

ART 544
Art: Cartooning (Ages 7-11)
Explore basic design and develop drawing and storytelling skills. Create original characters for your own comic books. Learn fundamental techniques of drawing people, animals and inanimate objects. Topics include character design, storyboarding, and background design.
Total Cost: $155 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $155)

ART 608
Art: Costume Making (Ages 12-16) - New
Make a costume from scratch. You can learn to create original costumes using old or recycled materials, provided supplies, and your own creativity to transform fantasy sketch to reality. Sewing is not required. Needle and thread technique will be taught.
Total Cost: $165 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $165)

ART 113
Children's Summer Art Studio (Ages 7-11)
Discover how to draw, paint, and sculpt in a variety of media while exploring different subject matter. Tap your creativity and artistic skills through fun art exercises, student directed projects and more. Some art history is included, too!
Total Cost: $155 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $155)

COLLEGE PREP

ADS 261
SAT Test Preparation (Ages 14-17) 2 Weeks
In partnership with Cambridge Educational Services,America's #1 Campus-Based Test Prep, CCBC Youth Enrichment introduces a unique approach to SAT test preparation. Begin with a 4-hour pre-test using full-length, official SATs and receive a detailed analysis showing strengths and weaknesses. In-class instruction will focus on achieving the greatest score increase via test-taking strategies that improve speed, accuracy, and increase confidence. A 4-hour post-test provides feedback on score gains and additional areas of review. Note: pre-and post-test locations may not be the same as the class location. Textbook is required and included in the cost of the course.
Total Cost: $479 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $479)

COMPUTERS/GAMING

PCP 997
App Inventor: Mobile Game Designs (STEM) (Ages 13-16)
Learn how to make your own exciting game applications. Use App Inventor to develop mobile gaming applications for Android phones. The course covers an introduction to App Inventor, the computer set up, game analysis and design process, and the creation of a game. Students do not need to have a smart phone to participate!
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $179)

PCP 437
Computer Keyboarding for Young People (Ages 7-11)
Learn correct keyboarding techniques and avoid the "hunt and peck" method while having fun with Microsoft.
Total Cost: $155 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $155)

PDV 172
Kidz Robotics (STEM) (Ages 7-11)
Get ready to enter the exciting world of Robotics! Learn to design and build your own moving and working robot. This workshop combines sport with science and technology. Students will be introduced to the KNEX Moto Bots and LEGO®® building kits. The KNEX exercises will help increase creativity and ingenuity in the engineering learning process.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)

PDV 173
LEGO®® Games (STEM)
Combine your two favorite activities: LEGO®®sand Video Games! In this program create your own LEGO®® universe, characters, and adventures in an interactive 2-D Video Game. Everyone is welcome in this one of a kind class. At the end of the class, leave with a LEGO®®2-D game that can be shared with friends and family on a password protected website. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)
(Ages 7-11)

(Ages 12-16)

PCP 818
Web Page Designs (Ages 12-16) (STEM)
Learn how to put pizzazz in your designs and create Web pages that express individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks and graphic designs using Microsoft FrontPage. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $165 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $165)

COOKING

DANCE/FITNESS

FIT 714
Beginning Tennis (Ages 12-16)
Gain practice in the fundamentals of the basic strokes: forehand, backhand, serve plus net play. Emphasizes development of serving technique, the concepts/practice in developing coordinated swings. Covers rules, etiquette, and strategy as well as terminology, singles, and doubles play. Bring your tennis racket, a towel and water.
Total Cost: $134 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $134)

FIT 775
Classical Ballet (Ages 4-6)
In this shortened summer session students will practice classical ballet techniques including: Hand and feet positions, body alignment and performance etiquette. No dance experience required. Uniform: Girls- leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Boys- dark colored sweat pants, white t-shirt and ballet shoes.
Total Cost: $55 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $55)

FIT 776
Classical Ballet Older Children (Ages 7-10)
In this shortened summer session students will practice classical ballet techniques including: hand and feet positions, body alignment and performance etiquette. No dance experience required. Uniform: Girls- leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Boys- dark colored sweat pants, white t-shirt and ballet shoes.
Total Cost: $55 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $55)

FIT 710
Fencing for Youth (Ages 12-16)
Learn the fundamentals skills of fencing, its rules and etiquette. Emphasis on methods of gripping the foil, on-guard positions, advancing and retreating, simple attacks and compound attacks, and methods of parrying the foil, sabre, and epee. Wear comfortable clothing.
Total Cost: $144 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $144)

FIT 739
Junior Golf (Ages 7-11)
Learn golf and develop fitness, sportsmanship and playing skills. The young golfer will have fun, make new friendships and experience competition in a fun, supportive environment that can be applied to everyday life and on the golf range. This beginner-friendly golf class is open to players of any ability. Bring your golf clubs.
Total Cost: $134 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $134)

FIT 802
Rockin' with Zumba (Ages 12-16)
Have fun dance exercising to Zumba and more. This fun aerobic exercise will blast calories and keep you on your toes. Learn about the importance of nutrition, stretching, breathing and the benefits of warm-up and cool-down exercises. Best of all you will dance yourself into tip top shape.
Total Cost: $134 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $134)

FIW 004
Self Defense for Girls
Learn to avoid threatening situations, but when they do occur, be proactive in protecting yourself. Know how to evaluate these situations and make decisions to act sensibly. Cost includes text.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

FIW 005
Self Defense for Young People
Learn to defend yourself through prevention techniques and physical responses using hands on equipment, blocks and kicks. This class is fun and everyone is always in action.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

GARDENING

HOME SCHOOLING

INVENTIONS & TECHNOLOGY

LANGUAGES

FLC 447
Spanish Fun for Kids (Ages 7-11)
Learn conversational Spanish through dialogs and fun, hands-on activities with different, engaging themes each day. The class will move from indoor to outdoor activities that include arts, crafts, sports, food, and more while being immersed in speaking Spanish.
Total Cost: $149 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $149)

MATH & SCIENCE

PDV 083
Algebra 1 Review (Ages 12-15)
Review algebraic concepts including finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding the values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison and creating arithmetic or geometric series.
Total Cost: $155 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $155)

SCI 141
Awesome Science: Hands-on Dissection (STEM) (Ages 14-17)
Discover the exciting science of animals great and small. Learn about evolutions, classifications, internal and external structures of animals. Students perform both hands-on and virtual dissections to learn various techniques of dissecting. Some of the animals include oysters, earthworms, grasshoppers, fish, owl pellets, and others.
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $179)

SCI 132
Camp Scrubs (STEM) (Ages 12-16)
Examine the basics of biology and health issues with an emphasis on anatomy and the human body. Explore medicine science, human anatomy, diseases, injuries, medical professions and work environments through the investigation of non-organic specimens such as the heart, brain, eyes and kidneys. CPR training is also a part of this course.
Total Cost: $169 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $169)

EDU 059
Chemistry Lab Experiments for Middle Schoolers (STEM) (Ages 11-13)
Explore the properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, and the classification and structure of matter in a fun and entertaining way. See how density turns copper into silver or gold. Make Gak and Gloop while investigating polymers and states of matter and lots more!
Total Cost: $165 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $165)

SCI 128
CSI: Forensic Detectives (STEM) (Ages 13-16)
Learn how to collect and identify fingerprints, examine hair and fiber samples, identify blood splatter patterns, footprints and use cast materials, analyze documents, and explore the fundamentals of crash dynamics. Be your own investigator and learn the science the pros use.
Total Cost: $279 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $279)

SCI 138
Discovering Dinosaurs (STEM) (Ages 7-11)
Learn about dinosaurs, the Earth, and how the continents move. Do a bit of "time traveling" and explore the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Find out how the dinosaurs disappeared - or are they still around? Touch the past as you handle various fossils. Create your own fossil and build a dinosaur you can take home.
Total Cost: $159 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $159)

PDV 222
Emerging Engineers (STEM) (Ages 7-10)
Work with experienced engineers and artists, make-and-take a functional, whimsical electromechanical gizmo using LED's, electric micro-motors, wood, batteries, and real hand tools. No experience needed - perfect for emerging engineers, sculptors and tinkerers. Participants use hand tools to cut, shape, scavenge and join parts, solder basic circuits, and create vacuum-formed plastic, wood and composite components for their creations. You'll go home with multiple original working electromechanical toys. All household electronics, tools, hack-able toys, and materials fee are included.
Total Cost: $189 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $189)

PDV 169
LEGO® Films and Stop Action! (STEM)
Make your LEGO®'s come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGO®s and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in LEGO®s or action figures from home, but all other equipment provided. Student-created films will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184 )

PDV 171
Middle School Math Attack (Ages 11-13)
Keep your mental abilities stimulated through the summer slump through this creative course. There will be problems to solve and projects to complete, working individually and in groups. A great way to sharpen math skills and learn new concepts.
Total Cost: $155 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $155)

SCI 142
Science You Can Eat! (STEM) (Ages 7-11)
Explore the world of chemistry by creating solutions, suspensions and potions that are all edible. Learn how to become a kitchen chemist and turn everyday items such as sugar, corn starch and baking soda into yummy creations like Fizz Whiz Soda, Jammin Jelly and Chewing Gum. Note: These activities are subject to change based on the availability of materials.
Total Cost: $184(Tuition: $0Fees: $184)

SCI 144
Build Your Own Electric Car (STEM) (Ages 11-13)
Explore the creative invention of electric car design. Learn the basic components of electric cars design that include controllers, batteries and motors. Design and assemble an electric car for speed. At the end of the course compete in the best electric car competition and take the car home.
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $179)

SCI 145
Wireless Electric Cars (STEM) (Ages 14-16)
Explore how to make electric cars and how to program them for wireless control. Learn the main systems of electric cars that include the drive train and controller. Design and assemble an electric car for wireless control. At the end of the course compete in the best electric car competition and take the car home.
Total Cost: $185 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $185)

SCI 147
Let's Save Energy: Design A Solar Building (STEM) (Ages 13-16)
Saving energy can be fun. Learn how to design your home and make it use energy better. This course will provide an introduction to building efficiency that includes understanding building design, energy usage by appliances, solar PV integration, and greenhouse gas reduction. The course is taught through a building energy modeling simulation tool that can prepare students for a green STEM career path.
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $179)

SCI 146
Light It Up!! Fashion Studio or Sports Arena (STEM) (Ages 13-16)
Learn how to design a fashion studio or sports arena. Efficient lighting is a major key to these venues. This course will provide an introduction to efficient lighting design for these facilities. The brightness, energy usage and light output from different lighting technologies will be compared for the designs. The course is taught through a building energy modeling simulation tool that can prepare students for a green STEM career path.
Total Cost: $179 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $179)

MUSIC

PCP 001
iRock: Create Digital Music Video, Songs, and Podcast! (STEM)
Rock, rap, hip-hop, country...everyone loves to listen to their favorite songs, but until now only a few could create them. With the digital revolution everyone can rock out even if you have never played an instrument! Create songs, podcasts, or music videos using tools like Garage Band and other mass media software, explore the basics of song composition, editing tracks, and create a music video. Student-created songs, music video, and podcasts will be be hosted on the Black Rocket student website to share with friends and family. Students should bring earphones and a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)

ART 404
Kids with Guitars (Ages 9-11)
Study guitar in an age-appropriate manner. Learn strumming and body alignment techniques appropriate to children's growing muscles. Explore basic guitar maintenance, chord progressions, tablature and simple songs. Bring a guitar to class.
Total Cost: $69 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $69)

MUS 084
Keyboard Geography: Summer Sampler (Ages 6-8)
Learn to make beautiful music through the use of musical games introducing basic keyboard skills. Learn about notation, hand and finger number recognition, solfedge singing and hand and body coordination. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

MUS 124
Music and Movement (Ages 3-5)
Develop musicianship skills and the love and joy of music through the use of rhythmic instruments, dancing, and singing. Each child must be accompanied by a parent.
Total Cost: $39 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $39)

XXX 799
Child's Piano Class (Ages 7-11)
Work with a full sized electronic keyboard and learn keyboard basics, including finger work and note reading in a supportive group setting. Bring earphones to class.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

MSC 068
Rock Guitar for Teens (Ages 12-16)
Learn to play the guitar by studying traditional rock rhythms, progressions, stylistic sounds and phrasing of some of the most popular guitar artists. Become familiar with the basic music theory skills necessary to play favorite music or begin to write it. Intended for students with little or no formal guitar training.
Total Cost: $59 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $59)

PHOTOGRAPHY

SELF DEFENSE

SELF DEVELOPMENT

CHI 053
Babysitter's Training
Learn valuable skills and knowledge necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Gain confidence as you develop leadership and problem solving skill and earn first aid and CPR certification. By Maryland law, a babysitter must be 13 years of age unless an adult is present. Course fee includes text booklets and certification cards. Students MUST be age 12 or older. There are no makeups
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

PDE 972
Chess for Fun (Ages 9-11)
Develop a solid foundation to play chess. Have fun learning the techniques of various checkmates, draws, stalemates, tactics, the end game and opening development of chess pieces. Intended for students with little or no experience.
Total Cost: $109 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $109)

PDE 970
Organizational and Study Skills for Students (Ages 9-11, 12-15)
Improve time management as well as listening, memory, note taking, and test taking skills. Become more confident in handling assignments and analyze your own individual learning style to helps you become more efficient and organized.
Total Cost: $145 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $145)

WLT 431
Creative Speaking and Writing (Ages 7-11)
Gain the confidence to deliver polished presentations of any kind that inform, persuade, inspire and convey a compelling message. Overcome public speaking fears and master the techniques for delivering consistent, successful presentations. Create powerful visual aids to add impact, and learn the ways to gain/sustain audience interest.
Total Cost: $145 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $145)

WRI 059
A Writing Workshop for Children (Ages 8-11)
Using theater games and your imagination, uncover the key to creating memorable characters (including super heroes and villains). Learn how to incorporate conflict into character relationships and discover what it takes to write a great story. Techniques learned can be applied to all aspects of writing. Add your own illustrations and at the end of the class take home a comprehensive journal of your work. A materials fee is due at first class.
Total Cost: $149 (Tuition: $0 Fees:$149)

PDE 997
Strategies for Chess and Other Games for Teens (Ages 13-16)
Learn the principles and strategies of beginning chess and other games in a mixed age and skill level environment. Gain confidence by improving discipline, sharpening thinking skills and building honesty - all while having fun and making new friends.
Total Cost: $109 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $109)

PDE 981
World of Pets: Animal Training & Care (Ages 8-11)
Learn in an interactive manner a variety of concepts concerning interaction with the animals in our lives. Topics include the needs of pets, animal care, safety, occupations and volunteer opportunities working with animals and the ways in which animals benefit people.
Total Cost: $145 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $145)

DRAMA/THEATER

PCP 385
Lightz! Camera! Action! (STEM)
Learn the dynamics of storytelling, acting, shooting, editing, graphics, sound and more. From pre-production to premiere, learn from an expert. Make your very first short movie and you can invite family and friends to the final class Wrap Party to see your work on the big screen. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)

(Ages 7-11)

(Ages 12-15)

ART 415
Magic Box Theatre (Ages 5-8)
Delight in creating dramatic stories from a variety of props selected from a special magic box. Develop imagination through the expression of ideas, creative movement and dialogue and guided play in an age-appropriate environment.
Total Cost: $35 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $35)

ART 414
Theatre Games
Learn pantomime, improvisation and personal expression techniques through dramatic play. Stimulate the mind and creative thinking while enhancing group interaction skills.
Total Cost: $35 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $35)

VIDEO GAMES

PCP 347
Make Your First 3D Video Game (STEM)
Learn the physics behind 3D Game Design and explore event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and storytelling. By popular demand, we are now offering this 3-D game design class to allow you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Designed for young adults who have the desire to focus in Game Design in high school or college. Student-created games will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)

PCP 383
Make Your First Video Game (STEM) (Ages 7-11, 12-15)
Learn conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, character development, graphics and elements, music and sound, software, and simple coding in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first game. Bring a USB flash drive to class.
Total Cost: $184 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $184)

WRITING