Last Updated on June 5, 2019 1:00 pm
This summer, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute will once again offer “Extreme Super Summer Camp” for kids ages 5 and up, “Kids in the Kitchen” camps for kids ages 9 and up and new “Girls in STEM” camps for girls in middle and high school. The programs will feature week-long courses and daily activities Monday through Friday.
Super Summer Camp sessions cover two topics with students separated into different age groups to allow each program to be customized with age-appropriate activities. Except where noted, cost for each session is $95 and includes early drop-off, late pick-up, two programs and a snack between programs. Kids in the Kitchen camps are offered on both the Caldwell and Watauga campuses and are $175.
Registration for Extreme Super Summer Camp is ongoing and space is limited. To register or for more information, call 828-726-2242.
Super Summer Camps Schedule and Info:
June 24-June 28; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Steps Ahead Fitness
Basketball Camp – For students who love basketball and want to learn more. This camp will focus on fundamentals such as ball handling skills, passing, dribbling, shooting and team play. Students need to wear gym clothes and tennis shoes. Students should also bring a water bottle with their name on it.
Kickin’ Martial Arts – This course will introduce students to the basic movements within martial arts. Several styles and techniques will be covered to help students get an idea of many different disciplines. Students will need to dress in casual gym clothes and have socks available. Students will need to bring a water bottle with their name on it.
July 8-July 12; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Power Cheer
Cheerleading/Dance – Learn age appropriate dances, cheers and chants. The class will work on tumbling and stunting. Students also will do several team building/cheerleading activities, which will work to build self-confidence. Cheerleaders need to dress in gym shorts or pants, t-shirt and tennis shoes. Hair needs to be put up off their shoulders. No jewelry is allowed. Students need to bring a bottle of water with their name on it.
Gymnastics/Dance – Students will learn to express themselves through movement. They will learn different dance styles within the classroom and will have time to share ideas and be creative in coming up with their own dance routine. Students will need to wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement. They will also need tennis shoes and socks. Students should bring a water bottle with their name on it.
July 15-July 19; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Little Robots (Designed for ages 5-8 only)
Building Robots – Students will be involved in interactive, hands-on activities that include creating, designing and constructing eco jewelry, robots and cars. Through this process, members will learn how to create and maintain an engineering notebook while learning about the engineering design process.
Robots Everywhere! – Students will discover how they interact with robots on a daily basis and how they can work to make their own creations.
July 22-July 26; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bigger Bots (designed for ages 9 and up only)
Building Robots – Students will be involved in interactive, hands-on activities that include creating, designing and constructing eco jewelry, robots and cars. Through this process, members will learn how to create and maintain an engineering notebook while learning about the engineering design process.
Robots Everywhere! – Students will discover how they interact with robots on a daily basis and how they can work to make their own creations.
July 29-Aug. 2; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Super Hero Adventure
Touch the Truck – Campers will meet our own local superheroes and learn how they save our world. They may meet a fireman, policeman, truck driver, electrical lineman or a paramedic. Students can also come dressed as their favorite superhero or villain and enjoy a week of reading stories and make-believe battles all while learning about the people who are our local superheroes!
Super Hero in the Making – Students will discover what makes a hero truly a hero, including their traits and how they treat others. Students will create superhero capes and masks while exploring their own heroic talents through role-play and teamwork. Students will work to earn a superhero badge presented on the last day. The week will end with a birthday party for Superman.
Aug. 5-Aug. 9; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Art Expo
Foam Magic – Students who like hands-on projects are invited to come experience the world of foam. Students will have the chance to learn with hands-on experience the art of creating and sculpting many different projects with foam. All of the pieces that are created within the classroom will be displayed at a gallery opening at the college on the last day. Students will be able to take their projects home at the end of the week.
Art: A Little Bit of Everything – This course will introduce students to many different types of art and allow many great hands-on projects. Students will be able to showcase their projects in an open gallery at the college on the last day of class.
Aug. 12-Aug. 16; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For the Win
Indoor Soccer Camp – Students will learn the basics of soccer in a fun and enjoyable environment. Small games and easy drills will help teach the kids how to kick and trap and the essential “no-hand” soccer maneuvers. Students will need to wear gym clothes and tennis shoes. Students will need to bring a water bottle with their name on it.
Pinewood Derby – For students who are interested in racing a building their own car. This course is designed to allow students to build their own pinewood derby car and to prepare for a race on the final day. Each student will take their car home with them.
Kids in the Kitchen Schedules and Info:
Caldwell Campus
(Ages 9 and up only. Cost $175)
Baking Magic – June 24 – June 28; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn the science behind the magic of baking and pastries. Students will prepare and enjoy such items as cupcakes, puff-pastry desserts, tarts and finish the week off with their own “specialty” cake.
Pizza! Pizza! – July 22 – July 26; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn to make a different pizza every day including calzones, gourmet and dessert pizzas. Topping the week off will be a dough-tossing contest.
Watauga Campus
(Ages 9 and up only; Ages 13-18 for Teen Camp. Cost $175)
Baking Magic – June 17-21 or July 15-19; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn the science behind the magic of baking and pastries. Students will prepare and enjoy such items as cupcakes, puff-pastry desserts, tarts and finish the week off with their own “specialty” cake.
Pizza! Pizza! – June 24-28; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Learn to make a different pizza every day including calzones, gourmet and dessert pizzas. Topping the week off will be a dough-tossing contest.
Cooking 101 for Teens – July 8-12 or July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(ages 13-18)
This class is perfect for the teen who loves to cook or wants to learn more. Students will learn how to create different types of bread, discuss and practice basic cooking techniques and make sauces and handmade pasta.
Additional Summer Camp Programs (Varying age restrictions):
Archery
(Ages 9 and up only. Cost: $80)
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Learn the basics of archery with local coaches through the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP). The class will be held off-campus at the HUB Gymnasium and is designed to teach students about technique, equipment, rules and regulations and safety guidelines set forth by the NASP. Parents are required to walk students in and come inside the HUB gym for pick-up. No student will be allowed to leave the building on their own.
Girls in STEM Camps
Following is information on the “Girls in STEM” Camps. These camps will meet Monday-
Friday, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson Cost is $95.
Adventures in Biotechnology – June 10 – June 14
Grades: 6th – rising 9th graders
For students who want to learn more about what it would be like to work in a biotechnology laboratory. Students will spend a week investigating the tools, techniques and science behind modern biotech careers in this advanced camp. The class will include student-driven experiments and students will maintain a lab notebook of for their discoveries.
GENIUS-Girls Engage Naturally in Unusual Science -June 17-June 21
Grades: 6th – rising 9th graders
Students will imagine, collaborate, explore and create, all while learning super cool STEM skills that will help them in school and in life. Students will get a taste of different types of STEM through different projects each day. We will be doing Biology (extracting your own DNA), Chemistry (making your own lip balm), Engineering (3D printing), and Robotics along with other fun activities.
Coding Adventures – July 8 – July 12
Grades: 6th – rising 9th graders
This camp is available for middle school students who want to learn more about coding and the women who code. No coding experience necessary to participate. Students will be exploring how coding is used in art, music, animated stories, games, and mobile apps. They will learn by doing as they participate in engaging, hands-on activities with coding in these areas. The students will learn more about the history of women in technology and how these women have impacted the field of computer science. Students will be introduced to female role models to assist in sparking the interest of girls to pursue computer science as a career.
Sparks Fly – July 15 – July 19
Grades: 9th – rising 12th graders
This exciting, hands-on camp is for high school girls interested in exploring the art of metalwork through welding. Students will work with CCC&TI instructors in a fully functioning welding lab to learn different welding processes and design techniques to create beautiful pieces. Students may take home all completed projects. Space is limited. Participants must follow a dress code for safety.
Wonders of Chemistry – July 22 – July 26
Grades: rising 9th – 11th graders
“Chem Camp” features demonstrations and hands-on experiments designed to teach introductory chemical concepts using fun and entertaining methods. “Chem Camp” tackles fun and exciting topics—like acids and bases, interactions of sub-atomic particles, reactivity of metals—in a fun and intellectually challenging way. This isn't your regular science class—students should be ready to move, shake, drop, throw, challenge, and grow through these “Chem Camp” activities!
Girls Garage- July 29 – August 2
Grades: rising 8th – 12th graders
During this course, students gain an understanding of how a car works. Using CCC&TI’s state-of-the-art automotive facilities, students learn the safe and proper use of equipment and maintenance techniques, including how to change a tire, basic maintenance and how to check and change automotive fluids. Students will also gain knowledge of why the car runs the way that it does, by looking at the different areas of science that work together. By the end of this 5-day program students will walk away with a basic understanding of the eight areas of the automobile. Participants must follow a dress code for safety.
Gaming Leaders – August 5 – August 9
Grades: 6th-rising 10th graders
For students who enjoy video games and want to learn how to work in teams. Working in teams is not only important for the classroom but, for many students, also their future workplace. During this camp, students will develop leadership and team building skills through a variety of popular video games such as Minecraft. Any skill level will be accepted.
