2008 Summer Learning Adventures Camps - (Download a printable brochure)

I like how the Performing Arts Camp at CCBC teaches us how to act and dance.
I like dancing.
Mostly I do hip-hop, but I've been learning a lot of different dances here.
Rolanda
Performing Arts Camp

2008 SUMMER LEARNING ADVENTURES CAMP

Learn, Laugh, Live…
For well over 30 years, parents have been enrolling their children in the Summer Learning Adventures Camp. You can trust CCBC to deliver a quality, safe camp experience that offers a variety of fun, educational, engaging learning activities. Camps for 2008 will offer even more fun, more excitement and more learning opportunities for students 7 – 17 years of age.

We subscribe to a “hands on” approach to learning, where the student and the instructor partner in the learning process. Our students are valued as individuals, and we strive to make sure they experience the pride, wonder, and joy of learning about their world, their communities, and themselves.

Program features:

• Highly qualified and caring professional instructors
• Summer Learning Adventures camp licensed and certified by the State of Maryland
• Convenient locations in Catonsville, Essex, Dundalk and Owings Mills
• Reasonable prices
• Multiple sibling discount with the Performing Arts Adventure Camp
• Quality, air conditioned college facilities
• Opportunity to meet students with similar interests and create new friendships
• Individual attention – high counselor/instructor-to-student ratio
• Experienced, trained counselors who are excellent role models
• Summer Learning Adventures Camp licensed and certified by the State of Maryland

Our camp programs are for a variety of students; one does not need to have a particular talent in order to attend. There are no pretests, prerequisites, auditions, or reviews. All we ask is that our students come to us with a strong, natural, and sincere interest in the subject area, and are ready to work with enthusiasm.

Camps at Essex - Full Day Morning & Afternoon
Half-day classes at CCBC Catonsville, Dundalk, and Owings Mills.
This year, our camp offerings include time honored subjects that parents have come to expect from CCBC in the areas of performing and visual arts, academics, languages and more. In addition, we will be introducing additional camps that will allow students to tap into their creative talents, explore career areas, expand their computer interests, and hone their academic skills.

Camps held at the Essex campus will allow you to choose the full day Performing Arts Camp, Counselor-in-Training or a series of half-day classes to create a personalized full-day camp experience. Only those who choose the full day camps or two half-day sessions will be eligible to register for extended hours and lunch care. Half-day only campers are not eligible for extended hours or lunch care.

Performing Arts Adventure Camp(Ages 8 - 13)

Performing Arts Adventure (PAA) camp nurtures a student's desire to build their theatrical talents in all aspects of the performing arts. Like all of our Summer Learning Adventures camps, PAA offers high quality instruction. Students will learn the techniques of singing, acting, dancing, costuming, make-up, staging and critiquing, then come together for a staged musical performance of theater scenes. Roles will be given based on the student's desire and willingness to work, not on skill level. The camp will culminate in two end-of-class performances. Students may take any 3 of the 4 weeks but in doing so, they may not be able to fully participate in all performances. Attendance during the final week of camp is highly recommended. Payment plans must be set up with our summer registration specialist, Donna by calling 410-918-4243; a 2nd sibling discount is offered.

3 Week Camp

Performing Arts Adventure Camp $575

Performing Arts Adventure Camp $555 add'l student

4 Week Camp (Extended care included) $732

$709 add'l student

Camp Counselor In Training (Ages 15-17) $299
Improve leadership qualities while learning what it takes to supervise a group of camp students.

EXTENDED HOURS
Extended Hours One Week $50/week

Extended Hours-Four Weeks FREE

MORNING CLASSES - Essex Campus

Algebra I (Ages 10-13) $125
Increase your ability to reason by using algebraic concepts. Learn how to: find the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factor binomials and trinomials, plot X and Y and find their values, graph linear equations, use substitution and comparison, and create arithmetic or geometric series. *Textbook is included.

Children's Summer Art Studio (Ages 7-11) $119
Draw, paint, and sculpt in a variety of media. Develop your artistic skills while exploring different subject matter. Fun art exercises are combined with student directed projects using a variety of subject matter including still life, landscape, and portraits. Some art history is included.

Computer Animation Workshop(2 week class) (Ages 10-13) $258
In this creative workshop, students learn to draw and produce a short animation using Macromedia Flash animation software. The class explores basic concepts of computer animation including basic drawing tools as well as simple animations, glow buttons, graphic morphing, and graphic layering. Each student will create a cartoon-like animation, outlining and revising their storyboard and present their short animation to class.

Cool Math for Kids (Ages 7-11) $119
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.

Create A City (Ages 12-16) $145
Can you create a neighborhood that is awesome, wonderful, hip and totally fresh but also very practical? Are you concerned about your neighborhood environment-how and where roads, building, stores, parks and other things are placed in your community; how the natural environment shapes the city; or where and how people spend time together? You will work on projects that can be used to improve your neighborhood and make a difference in your community.

Creative Speaking and Writing (Ages 12-16) $119
Overcome your public speaking fears and gain confidence to deliver polished presentations of any kind. Learn to create an impressive presentation that informs, persuades, inspires, and conveys a compelling message. Through practice and feedback, master the techniques for delivering consistent, successful presentations. Create powerful visual aids to add impact, and learn the tools and techniques needed to grab and hold the interest of an audience.

CSI: Forensic Detectives (Ages 14-16)(two week class) $238
Crime scene investigation is a hot topic. Step into forensic science to find out how professional investigators collect and identify fingerprints, examine hair and fiber samples, identify blood spatter patterns, identify footprints and use cast materials.

Design & Decorate Your Dream Room (Ages 12-16) $135
Use your creativity to make a decorating plan for a room in your home. Learn how to match colors, accessorize and pick fabric, place furniture and plan for just the right look. This is a good way to find out if you have the flair to be an interior designer or want to just have fun generating ideas for your room.

Drawing Studio (Ages 12-16) $135
Turn what you see into beautiful drawings. Practice drawing landscapes, portraits or objects from your observations or your imagination. Improve your use of line, shape, value, form/contour and perspectives.

Etiquette and Social Graces for Youth (Ages 9-12) $119
First impressions are lasting impressions. Have fun creating a positive self-image by investing in you. Learn techniques to improve your social image and develop communication skills through fun and informative lessons in manners, etiquette, appearance, grooming, and coolness (confidence).

Fun with Chinese (Mandarin) (Ages 7-11) $119
This introductory Chinese course is designed to help the student with the first steps in listening to and speaking the Mandarin form of the Chinese language. Reading and writing skills will be introduced and practiced when the students have demonstrated some basic conversational skills. Also, the learner will be introduced to the rich and fascinating world of Chinese culture through the centuries.

Fun with Japanese (Ages 7-11) $119
Explore beginning Japanese language and develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing basic Japanese language through conversational dialogues, music, games and hands-on activities. Greetings, numbers, family members, colors, daily activities, and food in a culturally immersed experience will be part of this camp session.

Gadgets, Gizmos and Inventions (Ages 7-11) $150
Calling all ingenious inventors, come create your own electronic gadgets and gizmos! As a junior scientist you will build a water rocket, create slime and invent your own electronic gadget. Learn engineering design principles, and problem solving techniques.

Maryland Basic Boating Certification Course for Youth (Ages 12-16) $119
Young boating enthusiasts, gain the necessary tools and basic boating skills to meet the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Certification requirements. Learn about the types of vessels, navigational aids, marine weather regulations, emergency situations, personal watercraft, and maneuvering of watercraft.*State Certification will be issued upon completion of this course.

Photostory (Ages 7-11) $129
Do you have photographs from a favorite trip or a special party or an amazing game that you would like to preserve in a unique way? In this class you will learn to scan photos, organize them to tell the story of your special event and then add narration in your own voice along with background music. You will create an awesome video story that can be played on any PC with Windows Media Player.

Project Runway: Sketch & Design (Ages 12-16) $135
Does everyone always comment on your style and sense of fashion? Create your own fashion sketches and basic patterns and let your fashion sense shine through in sketches of your own mini collection.

Project Runway: Stitch and Create (two week class) $280
Bring your ideas to life-use your creativity to sew your own clothes. Learn the basics designers need to make great looking fashions. You'll read patterns and create your own imaginative outfit. Students must bring their own sewing machine.

Robotics (Ages 12-16) $150
Get ready to enter the exciting world of Robotics! Learn to design, build and program your own moving and walking robot. Using the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System, there are limitless possibilities to building and programming. This course combines sport with science and technology.

Runway Redo (Ages 10-14) $135
Make fashion out of last years' clothes or any items by personalizing them. Use beads, trim, ribbons, sequins, paint and more. Use cool effects that will turn your t-shirts, jeans, pants and tops into personal treasures that show off your original style.

SAT/PSAT Verbal Review (Ages 14-17) $139
Get ahead of the game and feel more comfortable with the reading and writing sections of the SAT or PSAT by learning test-taking techniques, essay writing preparation, critical reading, vocabulary building and multiple-choice strategies, and test practice. *Textbook is included.

Sew it Up! (Ages 7-11) (two week class) $280
Want to create your own fashion wardrobe? Discover the basics you will need to one day make the collection of your dreams. Learn how to choose fabric, read and cut patterns and how to use a sewing machine, then sew your own skirt, pants or fashion bag or purse. Students must bring their own sewing machine.

Spanish - Level I (Ages 7-10) $119
Spanish is not only spoken by 320 million people around the world but is also the first or second language for over 14 million people in the United States. Come have fun and learn to speak Spanish in this beginning class that is designed for young people. The class will integrate culture and language use through conversational dialogues, games, music, and dance.

Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9-12) $139
A fun and exciting workshop explores the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create your own unique works of art with different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation using a variety of software packages.

Teen Art Studio (Ages 12-16) $129
You have your own artistic style. Discover it and express it through still-life, landscape and portrait projects. Complete drawings or paintings using a variety of media whether you're a beginner or have some drawing or painting experience.

Web Page Designs (Ages 12-16) $139
Have fun putting the pizzazz in your own Web page designs using Microsoft Front-Page. Create Web pages that express your individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks, and graphic designs.

AFTERNOON CLASSES at ESSEX

Aerobic Toning for Teens (Ages 12-16) $80
Get stronger quickly by learning aerobics to get in shape and stay in shape. You will burn overall body fat to tone your body in all the right places. See an improvement in your posture when you walk, sit and stand. Feel better by increasing your metabolism and conditioning your heart and lungs. The only things you will need to do this workout is inexpensive 3-lbs. or 5-lbs. weights.

Algebra II (Ages 14-16)   $109
Through a variety of engaging activities, you will increase your ability to reason using more complex algebraic concepts and be more confident when taking the SAT test. Designed for high school students who have already completed Algebra I.

Basic Spanish 1A for Teens (Ages 12-16) (2 week class) $185
No Spanish? Know Spanish. This camp will highlight pronunciation, reading and conversational skills plus introduce the tenses of regular and some common irregular verbs.

Brain Games to Improve Your Mind   (Ages 7-11)   $80
Raise your educational achievement and enhance learning and memory using brain exercises to stimulate left (logic) and right (creative) brain thinking through a variety of intriguing puzzles and hands-on activity. Identify learning styles, solve pictures, visual and illusion puzzles and mind benders.

Computer Animation Workshop (Ages 14-16)       (2 week class)   $258
In this creative workshop, students learn to draw and produce a short animation using Macromedia Flash animation software. The class explores basic concepts of computer animation including basic drawing tools as well as simple animations, glow buttons, graphic morphing and graphic layering. Each student will create a cartoon-like animation, outlining and revising storyboard and presenting a short animation to class.

Computer Keyboarding for Young People     (Ages 7-11)  $129
It is never too soon to master keyboarding skills. Whether you want to work with word processing or computer
graphics, you can learn correct keyboarding techniques and avoid the “hunt and peck” method as you have fun with Microsoft Word.

Hands-On Geometry (Ages 14-16)               $119
This course is designed to enable middle school students to learn geometry using an alternative approach.
Geometric terms and concepts will be introduced and explored through creative hands-on activities. Topics to
be covered include basic geometry terms and principles as well as non-Euclidian geometry, e.g., shapes and their properties, symmetry and Mobius strip.

Japanese Animé and Manga       (Ages 12-16)      $139
More than just Japanese animé (animation) comics and manga, this camp will give you insight into the Japanese culture and give you an understanding and appreciation of Asian mythology, symbolism, martial arts, and Zen
philosophy. Drawing techniques of Japanese animé comics and manga, creating individual characters and stories will be included in this course.

Jewelry: Beads, Bracelets and More    (Ages 7-11)                                                        $135
Make rings, bracelets and jewelry of all kinds. You will make necklaces, anklets, hair clips and more with glass beads, modeling clay, shrink plastic, 3-D paint, buttons, old jewelry, even paper! Make jewelry for family, friends
or yourself.

Outdoor Sports Adventures (Ages 7-11)               $80
Have fun while participating in several athletic activities including tennis, soccer and more while you learn the rules of sportsmanship. The activities will teach you appropriate warm-up exercises as you gain body strength and control.

Project Runway: Stitch and Create (Ages 12-16)         (2 week class)       $280
Does everyone always comment on your style and sense of fashion? Create your own fashion sketches and basic
patterns and let your fashion sense shine through in sketches of your own mini collection.

Runway Redo (Ages 10-14)  $135
Make fashion out of last years’ clothes or any items by personalizing them. Use beads, trim, ribbons, sequins, paint and more. Use cool effects that will turn your t-shirts, jeans, pants and tops into personal treasures that show off your original style.

SAT/PSAT Math Review Beginning (Ages 14-17)     $139
Need a boost preparing for the math component of the SAT or PSAT? In this class, you’ll learn about the structure of the math section in the new SAT; test practice; test taking hints and strategies; and arithmetic, algebra, and geometry functions. Textbook is included.

Self Expressions (Ages 13-15) (2 week class)  $219
Teens will love experimenting with a variety of acting techniques in this workshop style class. All dialogue and scene interactions will develop through improvisation and student input. The last day of class will include a final performance for friends and family.

Sew it Up! (Ages 7-11) (2 week class)  $280
Want to create your own fashion wardrobe? Discover the basics you will need to one day make the collection of your dreams. Learn how to choose fabric, read and cut patterns and how to use a sewing machine, then sew your own skirt, pants or fashion bag or purse. Students must bring their own sewing machines.  

Spanish - Level I (Ages 11-14) $119
Spanish is not only spoken by 320 million people around the world but is also the first or second language for over 14 million people in the United States. Come have fun and learn to speak Spanish in this beginning class that is designed for young people. The class will integrate culture and language use through conversational dialogues, games, music, and dance.

Basic Spanish 1A for Teens (Ages 12-16) (two week class) $185
No Spanish? Know Spanish. This camp will highlight pronunciation, reading and conversational skills plus introduce the tenses of regular and some common irregular verbs.

Strategies for Chess and Other Games for Teens (Ages 12-16) $80
Teens will learn the principles and strategies of beginning chess and other games in a mixed age and skill level environment. You’ll gain confidence by improving discipline, sharpening thinking skills, and building honesty. And
you’ll have lots of fun while you make new friends.

Tae Kwon Do for Youth (Ages 7-11)  $80
This Korean martial art form will be presented in a mixed age and skill level environment. The principles learned here will help you grow physically, mentally and philo-sophically. The life lessons of honesty and justice, self respect and respect for others and the meaning of loyalty and courtesy are part of this training.

Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9-12)  $139
A fun and exciting workshop explores the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create your own unique works of art with different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation using a variety of software packages.

Teen Art Studio (Ages 12-16)  $129
You have your own artistic style. Discover it and express it through still-life, landscape and portrait projects. Complete drawings or paintings using a variety of media whether you’re a beginner or have some drawing or painting experience.

World of Pets: Animal Training & Care (Ages 10-16)  $119
Learn about quality interaction with the animals in our lives. Major issues include the needs of pets, animal care, safety, occupations and volunteer opportunities working with animals and the ways in which animals benefit people.

Yoga for Teens (Ages 12-16)   $80
Yoga is a wonderful practice. Increase your personal strength, concentration, and flexibility. Yoga will also
help you enhance any physical activity, even football, dance, baseball, track & field, basketball, swimming, etc. Challenge your own body’s personal limits by discovering and achieving different “asana” (postures). Appreciate your “inner stillness” by learning different ways of meditation and just feel great!

For more information, Call the Contact Center at 410-455-4700