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COMMUNITY
NMC Extended Education Personal + Professional
EDUCATION
Summer 2021 • May-August
Celebrating
the return of
College for Kids
this summer
Grades 3-12
Art, STEM, dance,
crafts & more!
150+ face to face
and livestream
classes
Classes for adults & kids inside!
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Click the links below to enroll:
Adult Classes: nmc.edu/ees-classes
Kids Classes: nmc.edu/kids
mail-in forms on pgs. 68 & 69
Summer 2021 • May-August
NMC Extended Education COMMUNITY
Personal + Professional
EDUCATION
College for Kids 4-25 Get
updates about
Face to Face classes 4 Livestream classes 18 upcoming classes
GRASP Reading & Math 10 and events
Subscribe to our
e-news
Adult Enrichment Classes 26-45
nmc.edu/ees
Creative Arts 33 Health & Safety Measures 70
Culinary 31 Learning Formats 5 & 28
Forever Virtually Fit 42 Maps 70 Easy Sign-Up
Global 40 Meet our team 71
Home Time 38 Registration Info 68
Music 38 1) ONLINE: nmc.edu/ees
Northern Naturalist 26 2) PHONE: 231.995.1700
Recreation 31
Wellness 45 3) MAIL: forms + info pgs. 68-69
Writing & Literature 39 Note: In-person registration has been
Yoga 40 temporarily suspended as part of
NMC’s safety measures.
Professional Phone Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Development 46-67 Website: nmc.edu/ees
Email: ees@nmc.edu
Careers & Certifications 51
Find biographies of our fabulous
CareerStep 57 Paint your favorite birds
Computer & Technology 63 instructors on our website under
with artist Jan Oliver pg
Ed2Go 62 ABOUT US at nmc.edu/ees
Legal Studies 60 34
Michigan Manufacturing 57
Preparing for College
ProTrain
50
55
Stay Safe
View and follow guidelines: nmc.edu/safety-protocols and pg. 70.
Small Business 46
Teacher SCECHs 52 Stay up-to-date with NMC’s Covid-19 safety guidelines at
UGotClass 59 nmc.edu/keep-safe.
Workforce Training 55
View the variety of learning formats on pages 4 and 28.
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College for Adult Professional
Kids Enrichment Learning
Pages 4-25 Pages 26-45 Pages 46-67
Letter from
the Director
Dear Learners,
Welcome to your catalog of summer possibilities. Join us for
countless fun learning opportunities that are full of promise and
hope. Grow your own microgreens (page 27), build your brand
(page 46), discover your inner artist (pages 33-38) – it’s all here!
You can even learn how to create your own digital bucket list
Register now for using Google apps (pg. 37). The time lies before us to do the
Summer classes! things we truly want to do. What will you choose?
Register online at nmc.edu/ees The EES team is excited to bring you unique experiential learning
or call (231) 995-1700. this summer. Much gratitude goes to our fantastic EES instruc-
tors for stepping up to the challenges of this past year; harnessing
technology, keeping our students engaged–and most importantly–
keeping us all connected. Dive into learning with:
Join our teaching • The happy return of 150+ College for Kids classes (pg. 4)
team: Send your ideas to • GRASP, a screen-free summer academic program (pg. 10)
ees@nmc.edu. We are now • New Northern Naturalist classes (pg. 26)
planning courses for fall 2021.
• Professional Learning & Business
Development (pg. 46)
• And much more!
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Thank you for choosing Extended Education
Douglas S. Bishop and a world of possibility.
Chris M. Bott
Michael Estes
Rachel A. Johnson
Laura J. Oblinger
Kenneth E. Warner
Kennard R. Weaver Laura Matchett
NMC President, Nick Nissley
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Kids • Face to Face SES: Seasonal Environmental
Science Thinktank
(Grades 3-6)
How do the seasons of Northern
Michigan affect our biggest envi-
ronmental 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
Register now at water. Do you have great ideas about
nmc.edu/kids slowing sediment runoff and algae
blooms? What is the safest way to per-
We are excited to offer over 100 form maintenance on the pipeline in
classes this summer for youth the Straits of Mackinac? Grab your in-
ventor cap and help create solutions
entering grades 3-12 in fall 2021.
to these environmental concerns.
• Face to Face classes are listed on Perhaps you will discover the answer!
pages 4-17 in date order. Mon.-Fri., June 21-25
• Livestream classes are listed on pages 18-25 in alphabetical order. 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 105
• Full-day options are found on pages 7, 8, 9, 10, 13 & 16. Instructor: Annie Callahan $125
• Prices vary and are listed with each class.
• Partial financial assistance is available. See details at nmc.edu/kids America’s Boating Course
• Grade level in each title is the grade your child will enter this FALL.
(Grades 7-12)
Become a safe and confident boater
with this fundamental U.S. Power
Art is Everywhere! Drawing Endless Shades of Blue! Squadron course. Learn boat termi-
and Painting the Outdoors Drawing and Painting Scenes nology, safe watercraft operation,
(Grades 3-6) of Lake Michigan rules and regulations, boat naviga-
The outdoor environment provides (Grades 3-6) tion, and communication. We’ll
discuss how to deal with a boat in ad-
endless inspiration for any young art- Have you noticed how the color of verse conditions and how to operate a
ist. Draw and paint plants, animals Lake Michigan changes depending on boat trailer and a personal watercraft
and landscapes. Create abstract art- the sun? Learn how to use different (PWC). You will also learn how to tie
works using the wonderful shapes mediums and mix colors to create the knots that are essential to boating.
found in nature. Every day after a varied hues that color the landscapes, Cost includes the textbook. You must
short walk you will use different ma- sunsets and sailboats of Lake Michi- attend each day and take an exam to
terials and create artworks inspired by gan. Each day we will create new earn the U.S. Power Squadron course
the great outdoors. artwork using pencils, pastels, water- completion certificate and card. This
Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 colors and acrylics. course is partially underwritten by the
10 a.m.-Noon Mon.-Fri., June 21-25 America’s Boating Club.
NMC Main Campus, 1-3 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., June 21-24
Scholars Hall Rm. 101 NMC Main Campus, 9 a.m.-Noon
Instructor: Eleonora Hayes $125 Scholars Hall Rm. 101 NMC Main Campus,
Instructor: Eleonora Hayes $125 Scholars Hall, Rm. 104
Instructor: Jerry Williams $89
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Writing and Publishing: Kids • Face to Face
Finding Your Voice
(Grades 5-8)
Don’t wait until you grow up to be-
come 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 maga-
zine featuring the stories written in
class—so you will get the chance to
see your story IN PRINT! The maga-
zine 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 Na-
tional Writers Series. We are happy to once again welcome children in face to face
Mon.-Thurs., June 21-24 classes this summer! Register early for best selection.
1-3:30 p.m.
NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 102
Instructor: Kevin Fitton $125 Aeronautics:
Up- up- up in the Air!
(Grades 3-6)
College for Kids Learning Formats Have you ever wondered how planes
and birds stay in the air? How about
NMC prioritizes your safety and requires everyone to follow safety what it takes to launch a rocket into
guidelines outlined at nmc.edu/keep-safe. Before coming on outer space? Would you like to cre-
campus, please view nmc.edu/safety-protocols. ate an innovative aircraft that can
outperform even the most technologi-
Face to Face courses (pgs. 4-17) cally advanced prototypes? Join us on
These classes occur face to face in a classroom on campus a STEM exploration of all aspects of
and most class sizes are limited to 10 or less. Students flight. We’ll create artistic interpreta-
(and adults entering buildings) are required to wear masks tions of new specifics of birds and in-
and practice social distancing. sects, construct prototypes of gliders,
conduct experiments involving pre-
Livestream courses (pgs. 18-25) cious cargo safely and much more!
These classes meet during a regularly scheduled time
Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2
via a web conferencing tool like Zoom. A link to your
10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus,
class is emailed the Friday before class begins.
Scholars Hall Rm. 105
Instructor: Annie Callahan $125
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Kids • Face to Face Pet Lovers (Grades 3-6) Great Tween/Teen
How can you tell if your pet dog, cat, Writers’ Machine
bird or reptile is happy or sad? What (Grades 5-8)
Simple Machines: do they like and dislike? Join a former Expand your mind and discover “lim-
Imagineering Your World zookeeper and current animal trainer itless writing”. Starting with unique
(Grades 3-6) to explore the biology of many dif- prompts each day, you’ll create new
ferent kinds of animals and all their worlds, tell the stories of original
Are simple machines really that sim-
peculiar behaviors and adaptations. characters and get some of your exist-
ple? Come along as we investigate
Through games, you will explore the ing ideas down on paper. Get more
how 6 wondrous inventions improve
unique ways that pets see, hear, smell comfortable as a writer while you
our lives! Jump into a world of sci-
and touch. Research fascinating (and learn different strategies for success-
ence, technology, engineering and
weird!) facts about these friendly pals. ful story development. There will
mathematics. Imagine driving a car
Expect some four-legged visitors! be plenty of opportunities to share
without axles or not being able to
turn your head from side to side. We Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 your writing with others who love to
will dissect chicken wings, create a 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, write as much as you. Bring a note-
hovercraft, cultivate a mini-garden, Scholars Hall Rm 101 book and pencil/pen and get ready to
and test our physical strength with a Instructor: Jennifer Loup $125 write! Class offered through a partner-
weightlifting experiment! ship with the National Writers Series.
Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 Hip-Hop Dance Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2
1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, (Grades 5-8) 10 a.m.-Noon
Scholars Hall Rm. 105 This high-energy dance style is perfect NMC Main Campus,
Instructor: Annie Callahan $125 for anyone with a passion to move! Scholars Hall Rm. 102
Learn to dance to upbeat music and Instructor: Andrew Lewellen $125
All Aboard the Hogwarts the latest hits. Discover how to de-
Express (Grades 4-6) velop rhythm, flexibility and preci-
sion in your muscle memory. This
Don’t be late! Once you cross plat-
awesome dance week will keep you
form 9¾, you will be transported to
hip-hopping! Wear clean gym shoes.
the Hogwarts School for wizardry.
Beginners welcome.
Upon arrival, you will be sorted into
houses and whisked away to a week 3 days, Mon.-Wed., June 28-30
of fun—Harry Potter style. Use your 4-5:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
wand to mix potions, play wizard Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120
games and practice Quidditch. All Instructor: Joedy Annis $65
week, you will earn points in hopes
of winning the house cup. End the Boxing Our Food:
week on a sweet note with treats from
Creating Commercial Art
Honeydukes and butter beer you
make yourself.
(Grades 3-6) Put your thinking cap on
Have you ever wanted to create your and explore advertising,
Both options Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 2 own food? Well, now you can! In this design and color schemes.
Option 1: 9:30 a.m.-Noon course you will learn all about how to Create designs that
Option 2: 1-3:30 p.m. create your very own incredible food will sell with
NMC Main Campus, package! You will create a fun food
Scholars Hall Rm. 106
“Boxing Our Food”
box, a zany character or logo, and
Instructor: Shannon McCann a name for your food along with the
$149 each 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!
Mon.-Thurs., June 28-July 1
1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 104
Instructor: Jay Fernelius $125
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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. Stu-
dents practice learning concepts including skip counting
(to prepare for multiplication); review addition, subtrac-
tion and science concepts; and practice writing connec-
tions and personal narratives. They work collaboratively
to complete tasks and activities.
Third Grade Academy
Dress for a mess as this learning will be fun, messy and is fun, messy, and
experiential. There is a supervised lunch break at noon experiential!
and regular outside breaks.
Please bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.
Third Grade Academy: Third Grade Academy: Third Grade Academy:
Learning and Creating Outside Animal Research Lab (Grade 3) Learning in Color
(Grade 3) Did you know that sea otters hold (Grade 3)
Spend a week working on projects to hands while sleeping so they don’t This will be one of the most colorful
show off outside at your home! Proj- float apart? Did you know that over weeks you’ll have this summer! We’ll
ects include building your own bird- 60% of living creatures live in the channel the colors of the rainbow as
house, fairy house/gnome home, bug rainforest but that rainforests only we create projects including string
village and more. We will infuse fun make up 6% of the Earth’s land sur- art, tie-dye, jeweled sun catchers,
outdoor themed math, science and face? We will explore the rainforest, sand art and more. Each day you will
language arts learning activities to desert, ocean, polar and wetland ani- leave with your hands full of projects
prepare for 3rd grade but don’t worry, mal habitats to learn about the unique to show off at home. We will incorpo-
this week will not feel like anything animals that call these regions home. rate colorful learning activities with
other than a fun week of summer Fun animal-themed math, science design-themed math, science and col-
with play, art and exploration! Wear and language arts learning activities orful language arts concepts to help
clothes that can get messy and closed will be infused to prepare for 3rd you prepare for 3rd grade - you won’t
toe shoes as we will be exploring grade - but don’t worry, this week will even realize you are learning with
outdoors as much as possible. not feel like anything other than a fun all the fun we will be having! Please
week of summer with play, art and bring a white t-shirt for tie dying.
Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 exploration! You will create animal
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 26-30
inspired projects, taste regional foods
NMC Main Campus, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
and learn more fun facts about these
Scholars Hall Rm. 101 NMC Main Campus,
amazing animals!
Instructor: Jackie Stremlow-Hansen Scholars Hall Rm. 101
$349 Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 Instructor: Jackie Stremlow-Hansen
9 a.m.-3 p.m. $349
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, Engineer-
ing and more! In week 1, learn about rocks and minerals, build a
glacier, and take a rock recess to find your own specimens to inves-
tigate 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 Become a super
and sunscreen daily. 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: STEM Camp Week 2: STEM Camp Week 3:
Chemistry Apprentices and Slime Superstars and the Secret Agents and Ingenious
Geo Explorers (Grades 3-6) Return of Way Cool Science Inventors (Grades 3-6)
Imagine you are a little chemist froth- (Grades 3-6) Science is used to solve mysteries
ing up freaky foams or a physicist Bring your curiosity! The “magic” of AND create cool inventions! Use
causing a fizz phenomenon! Ex- science is all around us! Create flub- your powers of measurement, obser-
plore the effects of water, wind, and ber, explode a volcano, make flowers vation and your scientific knowledge
weather. You’ll be outside most days change colors, and more. Become a to break cases. Explore the engineer-
(weather permitting), so wear closed scientist for a week of experiments ing design process and experience
toe shoes and clothes that can get as you discover how plants grow, firsthand the power of perseverance.
dirty. Bring a sack lunch, snack, water how bread rises, why pop cans crush, Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bot-
bottle and sunscreen daily. and what creates a gas. Bring a sack tle and sunscreen daily.
Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 lunch, snack, water bottle and sun- Mon.-Fri., July 26-30
9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, screen daily. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 102 Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 Scholars Hall Rm. 102
Instructor: Janine Winkler $349 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Instructor: Janine Winkler $349
Scholars Hall Rm. 102
Instructor: Janine Winkler $349
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Kids • Face to Face
Clay Works for Kids
(Grades 3-6) Camp Hawk Owl (Grades 3-6)
Explore the fabulous feel of clay while Camp is a great time to explore new hobbies and learn new
making useful and unique objects. games! Are you curious about the tiny worlds we share with
Use pinch, slab, and coil methods to other living things in the outdoors? Have you ever wanted
create original items and glaze them. to learn the strategy of chess? How about becoming a magi-
Make a clay relief sculpture that is cian or a master artist? In week 1, learn about bugs and their
also a bowl, an animal that whistles
habitats in the morning and learn the game of chess in the
or rattles, or a vase with a face! Items
are fired at the end of the first week
afternoon! Week 2 focuses on magic and art! Learn to per-
and ready for glazing the following form magic tricks in the morning and develop your skills as an
Tuesday. You will be notified when artist in the afternoon. Each week is guided by a high-energy
the finished pieces are ready to pick curriculum filled with hands-on activities; register for each
up. Dress for an artsy mess. This class week separately, and join us for one or both weeks!
meets Mon.-Fri. July 12-16 plus the
following Tues., July 20, for glazing.
Bring a sack lunch, snack, water bottle and sunscreen daily.
6 days, WEEK 1: Outdoor Insects and Indoor Games • July 12-16
Mon.-Fri., July 12-16 and Tues., July 20 WEEK 2: Magic Tricks and Art Masters • July 19-23
10 a.m.-Noon
NMC Main Campus,
Fine Arts Bldg. Pottery Studio Rm. 135 Camp Hawk Owl Week 1: Camp Hawk Owl Week 2:
Instructor: Lisa Hockin $125 Outdoor Insects and Indoor Magic Tricks and Art Masters
Games (Grades 3-6) (Grades 3-6)
Explore the fascinating world of crit- YO U c a n d o m a g i c ! L e a r n a n d
ters that fly and crawl. Go on daily practice magical skills necessary
hunts to locate, observe, count, and to amaze, mystify and delight your
collect exciting critters like butterflies, friends and family. In the magicians
dragonflies, ants, spiders and worms. workshop, you will find out how to
You’ll learn to catch them with nets levitate small objects, control decks
to add to your custom-made habitat. of cards, instantaneously freeze water,
Then, after your lunch break you bend spoons and keys, and so much
will join the world of Rooks, Knights, more. Make your own magic trunk
Bishops, Pawns, Kings and Queens. and fill it with your tools of the trade.
Stretch your skills with strategies and Experience a week of fun and hands-
tactics for opening, capturing and on multimedia art! In the afternoon
winning—checkmate! Chess is perfect you will expand your artistic talents
for those who are drawn to learn- by mimicking the styles of the most
ing something new, enjoy pondering celebrated and talented artists: Seurat,
and sitting for periods of time, and Chagall, O’Keefe and others. Learn
Experience the appreciate focusing on the game at about their lives through stories and
magic of clay! hand. Chess sets are provided for in- discover their art through painting,
class use, but feel free to bring your drawing, sculpture, photography and
own. You’ll be outside most mornings more. Celebrate on the last day with
(weather permitting), so wear shoes your awesome masterpieces!
and clothes that can get dirty.
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
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Kids • Face to Face LEGO® Camp:
Architects & Producers
(Grades 3-6)
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® ani-
mation. In the morning, you’ll work
on the architecture of your movie set.
Learn to build structures from blue-
prints and building plans while main-
taining scale. Choose and work on
your own scale model of an actual lo-
cal 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:
GRASP Reading and Math At-Home Program https://www.cateater.com/. Bring your
(Grades K-8) own device; smart phone, iPad, tab-
let, or laptop computer. There will be
Help your child (grades K–8) stay on top of language arts and/or math skills
a supervised lunch break at noon and
this summer with GRASP—guided at-home mail-in programs that have
regular outside breaks; please bring a
shown great success in helping children retain critical skills. Whether you
sack lunch, snack, water bottle and
are home for the summer or on the road, this flexible program goes with
sunscreen daily.
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 Mon.-Fri., July 12-16
common to most schools. Students complete one lesson a week and mail 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
their work to the teacher consultants who review, score and return assign- Scholars Hall Rm. 105
ments. A virtual Start-Up Session via zoom at 6 p.m. on June 8 kicks off the Instructors: Christina Collins $349
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 for GRASP is May 21.
Bike & Learn
• Convenient & Affordable TEACHERS Partnership with
• Geared to each child’s skill level Norte
• Financial assistance available Again this summer, our full-
June 21-Aug. 20 day programming includes
Complete one lesson each week Mandy LaBarre partnering with Norte.
from home Reading Consultant Although these opportuni-
Reading Program: $99 ties are now full for summer
Math Program: $99 2021, we look forward to
Both Programs: $149 ($49 savings)
summer 2022.
Registration deadline is May 21
Karen Nelson
Sign up at nmc.edu/grasp Math Consultant
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Sewing Basics & More! Sewing Basics & More!
Make a Crossbody Make a Phone Clutch
or Shoulder Bag (Grades 6-8) or Duffle Bag (Grades 6-8) Stars on Stage (Grades 3-6)
Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill Are you ready to learn a lifelong skill Have you ever wanted to try acting?
to develop into a craft, hobby or ca- to develop into a craft, hobby or ca- Come play with us! You will get to do
reer? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist reer? Jessica Crawford, fabric artist amazing activities in this class includ-
and interior design retail business and interior design retail business ing improvisation, skits, and adapta-
owner, will help you select a project owner, will help you select a project tions of stories, myths, and fairytales.
that matches your personal taste and that matches your personal taste and Become comfortable on stage, play
functional style! Create the project of functional style! Create the project of theatre games, improvise, practice
your choice – either a shoulder bag your choice – either a phone clutch physical comedy, and strengthen your
or cross-body bag. Learn the basics or a duffle bag. Learn the basics of voice projection ability. Finally, you
of operating a sewing machine, plus operating a sewing machine, plus will have the opportunity to collabo-
other tools of the trade. Gain basic other tools of the trade. Gain basic rate and perform an original play and
knowledge of hand stitching, cutting knowledge of hand stitching, cutting share it with your parents and friends.
and figuring a pattern, inserting a zip- and figuring a pattern, inserting a zip- This class is taught by professional
per or button, plus how to repair or per or button, plus how to repair or teaching artists.
personalize your own garments! Jes- personalize your own garments! Jes- 2-week camp Mornings only!
sica will oversee your custom projects sica will oversee your custom projects Mon.-Fri., July 19-30
with extreme care and supervise the with extreme care and supervise the 10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus
entire process with a creative eye and entire process with a creative eye and Scholars Hall Rm. 202
attention to detail. For more sewing attention to detail. For more sewing Instructors: Jennifer Little
instruction and a chance to make a instruction and a chance to make & Colleen Harris $249
second project, register for the after- a second project, register for the
noon class, ‘Make a Phone Clutch or
Duffle Bag’. Classes can be taken as
morning class, ‘Make a Crossbody or
Shoulder Bag’. Classes can be taken
Musical Theatre Workshop
stand alones or together. as stand alones or together. (Grades 3-6)
Actors have been using song and
Mon.-Thurs., July 12-15 Mon.-Thurs., July 12-15 dance to help tell stories since the
9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, 1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, days of the ancient Greeks! You’ll
Scholars Hall Rm. 104 Scholars Hall Rm. 104 learn musical theatre showstoppers,
Instructor: Jessica Crawford $149 Instructor: Jessica Crawford $149 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 inter-
ested in singing and dancing. Begin-
ners welcome; no dance experience
required. Wear comfy clothes and
closed toe shoes each day and be
ready to dance.
2 week camp - Afternoons only!
Learn to sew and take home custom projects Mon.-Fri., July 19-30
1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120
Instructor: Melissa May $249
Summer 2021 Register now • nmc.edu/ees • 231.995.1700 | 11Kids • Face to Face Just Bee Kids Yoga Yoga Camp (Grades 6-8)
(Grades 3-6) Whether you are continuing your
Get ready for a fun week of yoga, yoga practice, or have never tried it
Broadway Choreography mindful games, crafts and fun! Each before, spend a week at yoga camp
(Grades 3-6) day will be a different theme with to learn about poses and the proper
an opportunity to explore cool prac- way to do them. Practice mindfulness
Kick ball-change your way to the
tices for health and wellness! Classes and meditation to help with stress and
stage! This week you will learn dance
will include a daily yoga practice, anxiety. Discuss the benefits of each
combinations performed to Broad-
breath-work, mindfulness exercises, pose, open those shoulders that have
way music and put together a show
relaxation and yoga games that teach been hunched over your devices, and
staged with choreography. Begin-
focus, concentration and cooperation. learn breathing techniques for stress-
ners welcome; no dance experience
We will nurture connection, self- ful times. Each day revolves around
required. Wear comfy clothes and
exploration and self-care. It provides a different theme and will include
closed toe shoes each day and be
a space where movement fosters a welcome activity, 45-minute yoga
ready to dance.
learning and teaches body awareness. class, yoga and mindfulness games
Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 A space where children are reminded and breathing activities, and a daily
Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 of their innate power to find calm and craft. Each day ends with some quiet
10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, ease within. Beginners welcome! No time, mindful relaxation or guided
Phys. Ed. Bldg. Dance Rm. 120 experience is necessary. Bring a yoga meditation in story form. Beginners
Instructor: Melissa May mat if you own one. welcome! No experience is neces-
$125 each option sary. Bring a yoga mat if you own
Mon.-Fri., July 19-23 one.
9:30 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 105 Mon.-Fri., July 19-23
Instructors: Cathy Fitzgerald 1-3:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
& Kay Epple $125 Scholars Hall Rm. 105
Instructors: Cathy Fitzgerald
& Kay Epple $125
12 | Face masks are required on campus Summer 2021Art Camp (Grades 3-6) Kids • Face to Face
Calling all art lovers! Spend a week Celebrate your
working on your own beautiful works creative side!
of art. Each day you will have the 2D and 3D Art - Try it all!
chance to explore a new medium and (Grades 3-6)
have the opportunity to use different Do you love art class and want to
materials. Use pencils, markers, pas- try it ALL? Spend a week learning
tels, watercolor, tempera and acrylic. and creating all types of projects.
Paint indoors in a classroom studio, Make a drawing and then turn it into
or outdoors in nature. Become famil- a painting! Create a mixed media
iar with famous artists like Monet, project and try out printmaking! Dis-
Van Gogh and Picasso. Learn how to cover 3-dimensional techniques like
draw and paint objects so they look sculpture, weaving, and carving.
3-dimensional. Express your creativ-
ity using the universal language of Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6
art! Bring a sack lunch, snack, water 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
bottle and sunscreen daily. 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
DIY Crafts–Decor and Gifts
Instructor: Eleonora Hayes $349 (Grades 3-6)
Get ready for fun-filled days of craft-
Wheel and Hand-built Pottery ing decor for your bedroom and gifts
(Grades 6-12) for your friends. Spread kindness and
Discover the art of clay and the fun
Fun Play the Ukulele Way celebrate friendship while creating
of shaping it with your hands. Learn (Grades 3-6) fun projects like a photo clip string
and a gallery wall that celebrates your
to use the potter’s wheel and hand- Ukulele may be hard to spell and
unique style.
building techniques through dem- say, but it is sure fun to play. You’ll be
onstration, instruction and lots of playing on your first day as you learn Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6
hands-on experience. In the NMC basic chords and strums. In this small 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
pottery lab, create interesting and group lesson of no more than six stu- Scholars Hall Rm. 101
useful objects using the wheel, coil, dents you’ll receive lots of individual- Instructor: Kim Kramer $125
slab and mold methods. Items are ized instruction. By the end of the
fired at the end of the first week and week, you’ll know how to tune and Beginning Guitar
ready for glazing the following Tues- maintain your instrument and play (Grades 5-10)
day. You will be notified when the lots of fun songs at home. You will
Guitar—give it a go! Start working
finished pieces are ready to pick up. need to bring your own ukulele and
on basic chords (learn what a chord
Dress to get joyously messy. This class purchase the book “Ukulele Primer
is) and strum patterns, with a light
meets Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 plus the for Beginners” by Bert Casey (ap-
amount of music reading mixed in.
following Tues., Aug. 3 for glazing. prox. $15) which is available online
In this small group lesson of no more
or at the local guitar store. Textbook
6 days, than six students you’ll receive lots
includes either a DVD or online video
Mon.-Fri., July 26-30 and Tues., Aug. 3 of individualized instruction. Before
access for additional 1.5 hours of
9 a.m.-Noon you know it, you will be playing a
video instruction.
NMC Main Campus, few songs. Bring your own guitar and
Fine Arts Bldg. Pottery Studio, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6 purchase Progressive Guitar Meth-
Rm. 135 9:30-10:30 a.m., NMC Main Campus, ods Book 1, which is available at lo-
Instructor: Lisa Hockin $169 Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 cal bookstores, Traverse City Guitar
Instructor: Zeke Clemons $59 Company, or online.
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6
1-2 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105
Instructor: Zeke Clemons $59
Summer 2021 Register now • nmc.edu/ees • 231.995.1700 | 13Kids • Face to Face Recycling Art History!
A STEAM Adventure
(Grades 4-6)
Come along on a curious journey
Learn from Leelanau artist, through the history of art as we spend
Adam Phillip Begley, who time with famous artists! We won’t
trained in Italy stop there though; imagine using
cardboard to construct Greek and
Hellenistic architectural feats, dis-
carded labels to create new master-
pieces similar to Warhol; flowers,
grass, branches and other natural
objects to tune into Monet’s Impres-
sionist style and found recyclables to
construct unimaginable structures in
the style of Frank Gehry! Prepare for
a STEAM adventure as we find ma-
terials and use science, technology,
engineering, art, and mathematics
to explore the artistic and amazing
world of art.
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6
Italian Mosaic Tile Art Level 1 Italian Mosaic Tile Art Level 2 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
(Grades 6-8) (Grades 6-8) Scholars Hall Rm. 105
Instructor: Annie Callahan $125
Learn the groutless Italian method of Material art started with mosaics in
mosaic tile art. Leelanau artist Adam the ancient world. Join Leelanau artist
Phillip Begley trained in Italy and Adam Phillip Begley and get an intro-
teaches workshops throughout the duction to creating your own mosaic
area for artists of all ages! This class fish or bird design. Working with ce-
teaches the specific method of plac- ramic tile you will cut, arrange, glue
ing ceramic tiles close together to and grout your first finished piece
create an image. Take home your im- to bring home and hang on a wall. Register
age after this 4-day class. Bring basic
safety goggles. All other supplies
Moreover, you will leave with the
tools and knowledge of how to create
now for best
provided but you are welcome to more works of art. Bring rags or cot- selection!
bring any extra ceramic tiles you may ton towels plus basic safety goggles.
have from past home improvement All other supplies provided but you
nmc.edu/kids
projects! are welcome to bring any extra ce-
ramic tiles you may have from past
Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 2-5
home improvement projects! This
1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
class meets Mon.-Thurs. Aug. 9-12
Scholars Hall Rm. 106
plus the following Mon., Aug. 16, for
Instructor: Adam Phillip Begley $125
grouting. No prerequisites.
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
14 | Face masks are required on campus Summer 2021Ukulele University Kids • Face to Face
(Grades 6-9)
Ukuleles are more popular than ever.
They are inexpensive, easy to learn,
portable and so fun to play! Learn Search for
to play new songs each day and get
salamanders in
hands-on instruction on basic chords
and strums. In this small group lesson “Explore!
of no more than six students you’ll Nature and the
receive lots of individualized instruc- Outdoors”
tion. Discover how to tune and main-
tain your instrument. You will need
to bring your own ukulele and pur-
chase 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, Explore! Nature and Mixed Media Exploration
Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 105 the Outdoors (Grades 3-6) (Grades 3-6)
Instructor: Zeke Clemons $59 Join the staff of Grass River Natural Explore the opportunities that the
Area for a week of exploration in the tools in an art room can provide.
Skills for the Backcountry outdoors. You will search for sala- Create art pieces with all kinds of me-
(Grades 3-6) manders under logs, dip nets in water diums! From acrylic paints and Gelli
Experience your own week of Survi- to look for critters, go birding in the plates, to markers, inks and oil pastels
vor camp with Grass River Natural woods, and learn all that Northern – you are certain to be inspired in this
Area staff! Your adventure takes you Michigan has to offer – perfect for the fun class. We will make small daily
deep into the woods where you will child that loves the outdoors. Bring projects as well as one big project.
discover useful backcountry, survival, a backpack with a water bottle and Get ready to get messy!
and nature skills. Learn to build an snack. Wear walking shoes or boots
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13
outdoor shelter, store food, wilderness (not flip flops). Class meets outdoors
1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
safety, map and compass reading, when weather permits.
Scholars Hall Rm. 102
tracking, and other nature skills. Bring Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 Instructor: Amber Coulter $139
a backpack with a water bottle and 10 a.m.-Noon
snack. Wear walking shoes or boots NMC Main Campus, Junior Babysitters Club
(Grades 3-6)
(not flip flops). Class meets outdoors Meeting/Pick-up location:
when weather permits. Scholars Hall Rm. 104
Calling all future babysitters, teach-
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 This class will be primarily outdoors
ers, and camp counselors! Do you
1-3 p.m. Instructors: James Dake & Grass River
love spending time with younger kids?
NMC Main Campus, Natural Area Staff $125
Learn about activities that younger
Meeting/Pick-up location: audiences adore based on popular
Scholars Hall Rm. 104 books. Create a “no-heat cookbook”
This class will be primarily outdoors with recipes for healthy snacks. Learn
Instructors: James Dake & Grass River some themed crafts to build up your
Natural Area Staff $125 “Kid Kit”– a toolbox that every baby-
sitter 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
Summer 2021 Register now • nmc.edu/ees • 231.995.1700 | 15Kids • Face to Face Computer Keyboarding Drawing and Painting
Wizards (Grades 5-8) (Grades 3-6)
You’re always using the computer – Watercolors, acrylics, pastels, graph-
Vex IQ Robotics Camp: but are you still using that one-finger ite, sponges, brushes, canvas and
Championship Level search-and-strike method to type? more – we have so much to inspire
(Grades 4-8) Want to type more quickly and ac-
curately? Improve your efficiency and
your creativity. Be an artist for a week
of exploration into the world of color,
Join the exciting world of robotics discover how to find the letters with- shape, line, form, and space. From
with our local partner, Quarkmine. out looking at the keyboard. Games landscapes to portraits to favorite
Design, build, program and test your and drills make it engaging and excit- animals, capture the images around
own custom-built robots with Vex IQ ing. You’ll be amazed at how quickly you and in your imagination. Bring a
Robotic kits! Capped at ten students, you pick up speed and comfort. paint shirt.
and led by World Champion Level in-
structors, you won’t want to miss this Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20
unique, individualized, high-level ex- 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
perience. Each kit contains hundreds Scholars Hall Rm. 206 Scholars Hall Rm. 106
of structural parts along with motors, Instructor: Elizabeth Sonnabend $125 Instructor: Nan Katzenberger $125
gears, axles, sensors, batteries, and a
robotic brain. Challenge your skills Electrical Circuits, Sports Camp
as you learn how to build or modify Controls and Automation: (Grades 3-6)
your robot to complete a variety of Introduction to Robots Practice makes perfect! Improve your
tasks through computer programming.
The final robots will compete in the
(Grades 6-8) skills in sports such as basketball,
Learn about electrical circuits and track, volleyball, soccer and more!
Ultimate Team Challenge – a fast- Have fun playing outdoors, as weath-
paced, head-to-head robot rumble the wires within a house, a car and
inside machines. Connect switches er permits, or in the gym. Every day
that will highlight driver skill, team is packed with fun and games as you
strategy, and autonomous program- and lights and learn how switches
work to turn on bulbs, motors and learn the basics and beyond. Learn
ming. This workshop is designed so the importance of teamwork, gain
that all levels, beginner to advanced, sirens and run a motor. Discuss safety
around electricity and in what ways skills to become a better athlete, and
can participate and grow their skills. get tips for making each sport more
Bring a sack lunch, snack, water automation and robots work for all
parts of our lives. Did you know that FUN. All levels of fitness and sports
bottle and sunscreen daily. backgrounds are welcome. Wear ten-
robots make just about everything we
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 wear and eat? Learn how robots keep nis shoes, and bring a water bottle
9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus, workers safe using automation. Take and plenty of energy!
Scholars Hall Rm. 105 home your own customized electron- Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20
Instructors: Philip Leete ics kit at the end of the course! This 1-3 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
& John Gilligan $599 course is held at NMC’s Aero Park Phys. Ed. Bldg. Gym
Campus, 2600 Aero Park Dr. 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
16 | Face masks are required on campus Summer 2021Create a Game with Greenfoot Say It in Japanese Kids • Face to Face
(Grades 3-6) (Grades 4-8)
Explore programming with Greenfoot Discover Japan, Land of the Rising
and create a game world with char- Sun! Learn Japanese words and phras-
acters from your imagination! With es as you explore the fascinating art
Greenfoot’s easy Stride block-coding and culture of this exotic island coun-
interface, you will build scenarios try. Learn the art of origami (paper
where you make your characters in- folding) and kirigami (paper cutting);
teract with the game world you cre- try your hand at shodo (Japanese
ate. Use your imagination to make calligraphy), read and write haiku (a
the rules that control your characters poetry form); have ocha (tea). Look
and share your game with your class- at manga, watch anime, and discover
mates. Work together by giving and how kids in Japan spend their days.
getting suggestions on making games Nihongo o hanashimashoo—let’s
more fun for the players. Experiment speak Japanese!
with your game to make it better and
Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 16-19
better.
9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus,
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 Scholars Hall Rm. 102
10 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, Instructor: Rosemary Rokita $125
Beckett Bldg. Rm. 217
Instructor: Tina Norris Fields $125 Actor’s Workshop
(Grades 7-10) Jumpstart to
The Actor in You Have you imagined yourself on stage College Planning—
(Grades 3-6) or do you want to further develop A helpful and easy guide for
Show off your creativity by creating a your acting and theatrical skills? Hone your teen! (Grades 9-11)
script, inventing characters, designing your creative abilities as you work Looking for help with college plan-
a set and performing a play all in front with others to write, produce and act ning and scholarships for your teen
of a live audience. Work on practical in a play – that YOU create! Learn the but don’t know how to motivate them
skills like acting, literacy and public art of acting, playwriting and directing to start? Do you know scholarships
speaking. Gain independence and through exercises in dialogues, con- can be applied for as early as middle
self-esteem as you work with your flict and confrontations, and impro- school and some are super easy! Help
team to create your own play. Story, visation. Demonstration and guided your teen with this 4-session course
art, stage and acting come together practice help develop creativity, confi- on career interests, introductory re-
to make this theatre experience come dence and practical skills like literacy sume writing and finding and submit-
alive! Family and friends are invited and public speaking. Participate in ting scholarships – knowing where to
to the performance on the last day! a final performance for family and find them is half the battle. Students
Offered in partnership with Drama friends on the last day. All levels wel- will leave this interactive course with
Kids of Northern Michigan. come. Offered in partnership with an important jump start including a
Drama Kids of Northern Michigan. resume and several scholarship en-
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20
1-4 p.m., NMC Main Campus, Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 tries. Your teen will be empowered
Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 9 a.m.-Noon, NMC Main Campus, knowing college planning can be fun
Instructor: Rachael Harrell $125 Scholars Hall Theater Rm. 217 and not frightening!
Instructor: Rachael Harrell $125 Mon.-Thurs., Aug. 16-19
1-2:30 p.m., NMC Main Campus,
Scholars Hall Rm. 218
Instructor: Lin Benfield $59
Summer 2021 Register now • nmc.edu/ees • 231.995.1700 | 17Kids • Livestream
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 em-
powered 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 imagina-
tion and designed to bring their ideas to
NMC partners with Black Rocket
life in a fun, hands-on learning environ-
to offer imaginative livestream
ment. All Black Rocket programs mirror STEM adventures for ages 8-14.
real-life experiences and the collabora-
tive nature of the design process.
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 App.IO: Make Your First Multiplayer App!
(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another The hottest new Apps are IO apps! If your child likes to
level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspir- play Agar.io or Slither.io they will love this class! Become
ing game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, the creator of the next viral web app! In this class, explore
impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize the most popular .IO apps, design your own multiplayer
scripts and variables. Student-created games will be avail- experience and learn how to code your own app. Stu-
able on a password protected Black Rocket website to share dent-created apps will be accessible on a private site and
with friends and family. Returning students can create more can be played on any mobile device or computer. Pub-
advanced projects that build on previous years. Register lishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need
at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Software is compatible to own a smartphone to take this class. Returning students
with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit can create more advanced projects that build on previous
operating system. 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 AGES 8-11
1:30-4:30 p.m. $135 Option 1: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30
Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169
AGES 11-14
AGES 11-14 Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30
Option 3: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $135
Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 16-20
1:30-4:30 p.m. $169
18 | Register for all classes in this section at blackrocket.com/online/nmc Summer 2021Kids • Livestream
App Attack! Battle Royale:
(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) Make Your First Fortnite® Style
Take the first steps into the world of Video Game
mobile app design and customize (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)
your own game app! Using a special- Fans of Fortnite we need you! In- Code Breakers
ized app & game development tool,
students will explore the world of
stead of playing the game, design (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)
your own. Using a professional 3D Calling all future coders, program-
web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. game development software, build
In addition to learning the basics of mers, & designers! Learn the basics
levels and assets inspired by popu- of coding languages like HTML, Ja-
mobile app design and game devel- lar battle royale games like Fortnite.
opment, you will also see firsthand vaScript, and CSS through a series of
Students can participate in eSports web projects and design challenges
how the world of App publishing League matches against other schools
functions. Student-created apps will each day and be on your way to be-
across the country with a chance to coming the next tech star! Whether
be accessible on a private site and have their levels featured in the Black
can be played on any mobile device you want to be a silicon valley CEO
Rocket master build of the game! This or the high school student who just
or computer. Publishing to App Stores
course includes cartoonish action made $1 million dollars for program-
not included. Students do not need to
and battle sequences. Student-created ming in her bedroom, this course has
own a smartphone or tablet to take
games will be available on a pass- the essentials you need to begin your
this class. Returning students can cre-
word protected Black Rocket website journey. Projects will be available on
ate more advanced projects that build
to share with friends and family. Reg- a Black Rocket website to share with
on previous years. Please register at
ister at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. friends and family. Returning students
blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Soft-
Software is compatible with MAC can create more advanced projects
ware is compatible with MAC and
and Windows OS only and requires a that build on previous years. Regis-
Windows OS only.
64-bit operating system. ter at blackrocket.com/online/nmc.
AGES 8-11 Software is compatible with MAC,
AGES 8-11
Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 1 Windows, and Chrome OS only.
Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 14-18
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. AGES 8-11
Option 2: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13
Option 2: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
AGES 11-14 Option 3: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 9-13 Option 2: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23
Option 3: Mon.-Fri., June 28-July 1 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
1:30-4:30 p.m. Option 3: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20
AGES 11-14
Option 4: Mon.-Fri., Aug. 9-13 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Option 4: Mon.-Fri. June 14-18
1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each
1:30-4:30 p.m. AGES 11-14
Option 5: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23 Option 4: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25
1:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Option 6: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 9-13 Option 5: Mon.-Fri. July 19-23
1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each 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
Summer 2021 Register for all classes in this section at blackrocket.com/online/nmc | 19Kids • Livestream
eSports Apprentice – Inventor’s League –
Streamers and Gamers Prototyping for the Future!
(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) (Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14)
Whether you want to be the next pro Become an inventor of the future!
Code Your Own Adventure! gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and prob-
Interactive Storytelling course will teach you the basics to lem solving as you conceptualize and
(Ages 8-11) (Ages 11-14) get started! No longer just a hobby, design a product to solve a critical
eSports is the fastest-growing career global issue. Each day begins with
Watch as the characters in your imag-
for the next generation. Over 400 mil- inspirational profiles of young in-
ination come to life in this unique
lion people watched YouTube videos ventors, such as the eleven-year-old
course that blends classic storytelling
and Twitch streams of video game who coded a robot to find victims
with animation techniques and cod-
competitions this year alone! In this of natural disasters. Next, research a
ing. Start with a concept, design the
course, students will develop game- problem to tackle in medicine, archi-
characters, and choose not just one
play skills and compete using Black tecture, the environment, or a topic
ending, but many! Learn how to cre-
Rocket’s eSports games and apps, of your choosing. Once your vision is
ate your own text-based adventure
learn how to produce commentary complete, learn how to draft 2D de-
games with variables, conditional
for live tournaments, use professional signs, create 3D models, and develop
logic, images, HTML, CSS, and Twine
streaming software, and most im- a website to pitch your ideas to the
scripting syntax. Student projects will
portantly practice online safety. Stu- class. Student projects will be avail-
be available on a password protected
dent recordings will be available on a able on a password protected Black
Black Rocket website to share with
password protected website to share Rocket website to share with friends
friends and family. Please register at
with friends and family. Videos will and family. Register at blackrocket.
blackrocket.com/online/nmc. Soft-
not be broadcast publicly but shared com/online/nmc. Software is compat-
ware is compatible with MAC, Win-
with all students in the class. Register ible with MAC and Windows OS only.
dows, and Chrome OS only.
at blackrocket.com/online/nmc. A
AGES 8-11
AGES 8-11 webcam is required for this course.
Option 1: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25
Option 1: Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 Software is compatible with MAC and
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Windows OS only.
Option 2: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16
Option 2: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20
AGES 8-11 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Option 1: Mon.-Fri., June 7-11
AGES 11-14
AGES 11-14 1:30-4:30 p.m. $169
Option 3: Mon.-Fri. June 21-25
Option 3: Mon.-Fri. July 26-30 Option 2: Tues.-Fri., July 6-9
1:30-4:30 p.m.
1:30-4:30 p.m. 1:30-4:30 p.m. $135
Option 4: Mon.-Fri., July 12-16
Option 4: Mon.-Fri. Aug. 16-20 Option 3: Mon.-Fri., July 26-30
1:30-4:30 p.m. $169 each
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $169 each 1:30-4:30 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
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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