Schedule of Upcoming Classes

Always! Kids First

From music for tots to college prep for the college-bound, CCBC provides a complete range of exciting courses for your young learners. Plus, the Youth Enrichment and Creative Arts Center provides even more options, from theater and music to computers and leadership building.

All aboard for learning of a lifetime
• Learn new skills.
• Discover music, art and theater.
• Pick up a new language.
• Discover more.

Cool Stuff
• College Prep
• Computers
• Drama
• Drawing
• Homeschooling
• Language
• Leadership Development
• Math
• Music
• Painting
• Theater
• Vocal
• And more.

ARTS: DRAWING/PAINTING/SCULPTURE

ARB 005
Children's Drawing Workshop (Ages 7-11)
Build visual skills, increase self-confidence and be creative through a fun, exploratory, skills-building class focusing on drawing. Explore basic drawing techniques through a variety of materials and exercises.
Total Cost: $89 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $89)

ART 279
Fun with Clay: A Sculpture Studio (Ages 9-12)
Learn handbuilding techniques and clay types. Craft sculptures using embossing and glazing surface decoration. Make pinch pots with coil and slab techniques.
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $105)

ARB 088
Japanese Anime´ and Manga
(Ages 10-15)
Gain an introduction to both Japanese Anime´ and Manga (Japanese comics). Young artists will learn to draw and paint in the anime style plus create stories and characters. Japanese language and Asian culture will be explored including mythology, symbolism, Shinto, martial arts and more.
Total Cost: $149 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $149)

PCP 817
Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9-12)
Explore the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create unique works of art using different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation with a variety of software packages.
Total Cost: $139 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $139)

ART 125
Teen Art Studio (Ages 12-16)
Still-life, landscapes, portrait projects let you explore and develop your drawing and painting skills in an open environment. This is a great opportunity whether you're a beginner or have some drawing/painting experience.
Total Cost: $139 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $139)

ARB 091
Young Artist's Studio: Mixed Media (Ages 9-12)
Develop skills and learn to combine different art techniques and materials such as drawing, painting and sculpture. Discover exciting ways to create art using a variety of subject matter including still life, mask making and portraits.
Total Cost: $95(Tuition: $0 Fees: $95)

COLLEGE PREP

ADS 664
SAT/PSAT Math Review Beginning (Ages 15-17)
Prepare for the math component of the SAT or PSAT. Get in shape to earn some serious Math scores. Textbook is included in the cost of the course.
Total Cost: $159 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $159)

ADS 667
SAT/PSAT Verbal Review (Ages 15-17)
Learn test tips, build vocabulary and discover strategies for the reading and writing portions of the SAT or PSAT. Textbook is included in the cost of the course.
Total Cost: $159 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $159)

COMPUTERS

PCP 989
Computer Animation: Introduction to Flash (Ages 12-16)
Learn to draw and produce a short animation. Students create their own cartoon-like animation, outlining and revising a storyboard and presenting a short animation to class. Topics include simple animations, basic drawing tools, glow buttons, graphic morphing, and graphic layering.
Total Cost: $149 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $149)

PCP 437
Computer Keyboarding for Young People (Ages 9-12)
Learn correct keyboarding techniques and avoid the hunt and peck method while having fun with Microsoft.
Total Cost: $139 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $139)

PCP 926
Photostory (Ages 9-12)
Learn to scan photos, organize them to tell the story of a special event and then add voice-over narration along with background music to create an awesome video story that can be played on any PC with Windows Media Player.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

PCP 818
Web Page Designs (Ages 12-16)
Put pizzazz in Web page designs using various software packages and create Web pages that express individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks and graphic designs.
Total Cost: $139 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $139)

COOKING

CKG 100
Chocolate for Teens
(Ages 12-17)
Delve into your love of chocolate with this pre-Valentine's Day class for chocolate lovers. You will have fun making cakes, truffles, mousse and more. No presents will be more impressive than your homemade Valentine's chocolate. Material fee of $25 payable at first class.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $85)

CKG 101
Kids in the Kitchen:
Good Food Fast (Ages 10-15)
Learn basic cooking skills which will last a lifetime. Kids love good food so make some great meals including some of your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes. There will be discussion of different food groups and nutrition, menu selection, planning, shopping, and ways to maximize ingredient usage. Materials fee of $35 payable at first class.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $85)

CKG 102
World Cuisine for Teens
(Ages 12-17)
Explore major culinary backgrounds of the world that have influenced cooking in America. Create dishes from Asia, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Americas. We will make cooking a fun activity to do together. Materials fee of $35 payable at first class.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $85)

DANCE/FITNESS

FIT 679
Fitness and Day Spa for Teens
(Ages 13-17)
Learn the fine art of relaxation and meditation along with tips on how to pamper and de-stress yourself through natural daily body care. Create your own scented masks, facials, foot soaks, exfoliants, and aroma-therapies. Practice how to care for your hair, nails, and skin using nutrition, meditation, exercise, massage, manicures and pedicures.
Total Cost: $35 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $35)

FIT 653
Image and Fitness Camp
(Youth Ages 10-14)
Learn how you can live a healthy lifestyle and create a new self image that encourages health, wellness, integrity and learning. You will have fun making new friends, designing sensible meals, nutrition, fitness and weight management to look and feel great.
Total Cost: $82 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $82)

FIT 692
Kung Fu for Kids (Ages 7-15)
Learn the ancient art of Chinese Kung Fu. Practice martial arts in an age appropriate setting You will practice martial arts with students in your age group and gain valuable life lessons of honesty, respect for self and others, and understand the traditions of Chinese Kung Fu. Wear comfortable clothing.
Total Cost: $82 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $82)

FIT 703
Kung Fu for Teens and Adults (Beginners) (Ages 16 & older)
Get fit mentally and physically by learning the principles of ancient Chinese Kung Fu Martial Arts. Practice martial arts in a multi-skilled level environment and gain valuable life lessons and an understanding of the traditions of Chinese Kung Fu. Wear comfortable clothing.
Total Cost: $82 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $82)

FIT 704
Kung Fu for Teens and Adults (Intermediate) (Ages 16 & older)
Continue what your learned in Chinese Kung Fu for Teens and Adults (Beginners) and practice the principles of ancient Chinese Kung Fu martial arts in a multi-skilled level environment. Wear comfortable clothing.
Total Cost: $82 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $82)

FIT 592
The Evolution of Hip Hop for Youth (Ages 9-14)
Become immersed in the attitudes, body language, culture and dance of the American Hip Hop movement. Understand why youth across the world are having fun performing contemporary Hip Hop dances and exploring Hip Hop culture through music and art. Wear comfortable clothing.
Total Cost: $72 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $72)

FIT 460
Tae Kwon Do for Children (Ages 7-14)
Learn the principles of this Korean Martial Art form in a mixed age and skill level environment. Grow physically, mentally and philosophically through training. Practice Tae Kwon Do and commit to life lessons of honesty and justice, respect for self and others and demonstrate the meaning of loyalty and courtesy.
Total Cost: $77 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $77)

HOME SCHOOLING

MUS 126
Hip Hop for Home Schoolers (Ages 9-13)
Learn fun dance steps set to exciting Latin and modern beats. This is a great aerobic workout; self confidence builder and well needed break from a long day at the books. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Total Cost: $95 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $95)

EDU 062
Homeschool with Success
Learn an overview on homeschooling types and techniques. Topics to be covered include curriculum, grading, learning styles, resources, and support networks. Designed for the parents of a current or prospective homeschooled student.
Total Cost: $109 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $89)

ARB 073
Children's Clay (Ages 7-17)
Learn about the art of clay through a variety of creative techniques. Explore different methods of hand building, including pinching, coiling and slab construction. Work will be kiln-fired and decorated using glazes and other materials.
Total Cost: $95 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $95)

ART 279
Fun with Clay: A Sculpture Studio (Ages 9-13)
Learn handbuilding techniques and clay types. Craft sculptures using embossing and glazing surface decoration. Make pinch pots with coil and slab techniques.
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $105)

EDU 059
Chemistry Lab Experiments for Middle Schoolers (Ages 12-14)
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: $149 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $149)

SCI 070
High School Chemistry Lab - Part II (Ages 14-17)
Continue to learn the terminology and the instruments of science to collect, organize, calculate, interpret and communicate information. Based upon the guidelines of the Office of Science for Baltimore County Public Schools, this covers a review of Part I and an introduction to Part II, types of chemical reactions, activity series, formula of a hydrate, percent yield of a salt, types of solutions, titration of acids and bases.
Total Cost: $169 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $169)

ADS 671
High School Physics Lab-Part 2
Obtain an introduction to basic principles of physics in a lab setting, such as phenomena, concepts and theories of classical physics. Topics include review of materials covered in Physics Lab - Part 1, work and energy, linear momentum and collision analysis, rotational dynamics and statics, oscillations, temperature, heat and internal energy. You must have a mathematical knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Intended for homeschool students. Prerequisite: High School Physics Lab
Total Cost: $169 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $169)

WORLD LANGUAGES

FLG 007
Spanish Fun for Toddlers (Ages 3-5)
Learn basic language skills including introductions, numbers, food, clothing and animals. All lessons are hands-on and feature conversational dialogues, games, music and dance. A parent is required to participate.
Total Cost: $115 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $115)

FLG 008
Spanish - Level I (Ages 6-10)
Have fun and learn to speak Spanish in this beginning class incorporating culture and language use through conversational dialogues, games, music and dance.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

MATH & SCIENCE

PDE 969
Cool Math for Kids (Ages 8-10)
More than just numbers, this is one of the most popular and fun forms of learning math. Discover techniques for solving math problems and puzzles through practice, fun activities and creative thinking.
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $105)

PDV 083
Algebra I 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: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

PDV 084
Algebra II Review (Ages 14-17)
Increase the ability to solve more complex algebraic expressions using the rules of operations of signed numbers. Topics include continuing exercises in finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding their values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison and creating arithmetic or geometric series.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

FIT 678
Camp Scrubs (Ages 13-16)
Discover the worlds of medicine and health care through an exploration of anatomy and the human body, disease and its causes, and the variety of work opportunities available in the medical profession.
Total Cost: $39 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $39)

SCI 129
Gadgets, Gizmos and Inventions (Ages 7-11)
Learn engineering design principles and problem solving techniques while creating unique, personal electronic gadgets and gizmos, including a water rocket and slime.
Total Cost: $165 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $165)

MUSIC

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. Earphones permit silent practice.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

MSC 058
Guitar for Teens (Ages 12-14)
Learn to tune and maintain a guitar, basic chord progressions, hand positions and strumming techniques. Explore how to purchase appropriate music, strings and equipment. Intended for students with little or no playing experience. Bring a guitar to class.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

ART 407
Guitar for Teens Level II (Ages 12-16)
Learn music vocabulary, notation, muscle coordination, and more complex chord progressions and strumming techniques. Intended for older teens with some prior guitar experience. Bring a guitar to class.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

MUS 084
Keyboard Geography (Ages 6-8)
Make beautiful music together 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: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

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: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

MUS 125
Learn to Play the Recorder
(Ages 7-11)
Gain the basic principles of making music and understand what it takes to play a wind instrument. This age appropriate class will teach children basic musicianship skills including solfedge singing, note reading, breath support, maintaining a steady beat and general music appreciation.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

MUS 127
Mommy Me and Movement (Ages 2-5)
Explore movement with your child. In an age appropriate manner, preschoolers will develop range of motion, balance and coordination skills through movement and dance activities with their caregivers.
Total Cost: $95 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $95)

XXB 024
Music Makers & Shakers for Babies (Birth-18Mo.)
Parent and child explore music, pitch, rhythm and kinetic awareness through song, dance, bouncing and rocking. Foster the types of connections in the brain that develop listening, language and spatial skills through these activities.
Total Cost: $99 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $99)

ART 438
Music Makers & Shakers Mixed Ages
Learn through play while the parent or caregiver becomes the role model for enjoying music. Explore songs, rhythm instruments and movement activities. Mixed-age class allows parents to confidently bring multiple children. Babies under 6 months may attend free with a registered child.
Total Cost: $99 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $99)

Private Lessons
Private music instruction on most instruments and voice is offered for both youth and adult students. Intensive one-on-one instruction provides individual attention appropriate to all skill levels and abilities. Lessons are arranged on an individual basis with the appropriate instructor. Instruments are not provided. Before registering, call the Creative Arts Center at 443-840-1646 to make arrangements for placement with an instructor.

MUS 120
1/2 Hour
Total Cost: $279 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $279)

XXX 801
One Hour
Total Cost: $559 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $559)

SELF DEVELOPMENT

WLT 431
Creative Speaking and Writing (Ages 10-15)
Overcome public speaking fears and gain the confidence to deliver polished presentations of any kind that inform, persuade, inspire and conveys a compelling message. Master the techniques for delivering consistent, successful presentations. Create powerful visual aids to add impact, and learn the ways to grab and hold the interest of an audience.
Total Cost: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

SCI 127
Girl Scouts on Campus: CSI Forensic Seminar (Ages 14-17)
In collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, the CCBC Youth Enrichment Center is pleased to offer an all-day interactive seminar. This class is designed for girl scouts ages 11-14 who are interested in exploring forensic science, and crime investigation skills.
Total Cost: $39 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $39)

PDE 750
Organizational and Study Skills for Students (Ages 9-13 and 14-17)
Improve time management as well as listening, memory, note taking and test-taking skills. Become more confident in handling assignments. Learn to be more efficient and organized through an analysis of individual learning styles.
Total Cost: $95 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $95)

Ages 9-13

Ages 14-17

FIT 689
Organizational Study Skills for Parents
Train your brain through memory exercises, so you can share with your children ways they can improve their memory to help them succeed in learning. You'll have fun in the process as you learn proven methods to teach your child study skills, identify learning styles, and improve time management/reading/testing/note taking techniques.
Total Cost: $54 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $54)

PDE 981
World of Pets: Animal Training & Care (Ages 9-13)
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: $129 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $129)

DRAMA/THEATER

ART 161
Puppet Theatre (Ages 4-7)
Learn dramatic expression through the use of puppet characters. Utilize pre-made puppets and learn to create a personal cast of characters. Certain to stimulate minds, creativity and the love for theatre.
Total Cost: $55 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $55)

DRB 030
Broadway Showstoppers (Ages 9-12)
Experience the joy and excitement of releasing energy through song and movement in an age-appropriate environment. Learn popular Broadway songs, and develop confidence, self-expression and group interaction skills through improvisation, acting games, vocal technique and vocabulary. Final presentation held for family and friends.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 162
Focus on Acting (Ages 10-14)
Develop the skills needed to audition for a theatre magnet school or a role in the school play. Focus is on monologue preparation, audition techniques, staging and performance skills.
Total Cost: $85 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $85)

DRB 022
Storybox Theater (Ages 5-8)
Designed to enable a young child to focus on creative learning. Students will use improvisation and a variety of creative theatrical techniques to develop personal expression by using items randomly removed from a box.
Total Cost: $49 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $49)

ART 158
Teen Idol (Ages 10-15)
Perform your song better than those "Idols" on TV! Choose from a set of popular sound tracks and prepare and perform a song for the class. Through experience and repetition you will grow to become a more confidant performer.
Total Cost: $89 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $89)

ART 246
The Art of Storytelling (Ages 8-10)
Bring a story to life. Pick from favorites or write an original story. Entertain family and friends with a presentation during the final class.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)