Explore different styles of acting techniques through a variety of activities and games, and learn how to "get in character" as you prepare various scense and monologues and then perform them in class.  Genres include dramatic, comedic, improvisation, and musical theater.

This class is designed to offer students experiences in manipulating materials to create three-dimensional art forms. You’ll be exploring cultural influences and designs while engaging in mask-making and viewing various artists’ works prior to creating figural sculptures and decorative bowls. Ages 8-12.

Design and create a bracelet while sharing ideas and making new friends. Jewelry making will help your kids develop fine motor skills, creativity, cognitive skills, and communication skills. The course fee includes all materials. Ages 7-12.

In this camp, you’ll gain and practice leadership and teamwork skills in a dynamic, invention-based setting, act as role models for younger participants, and learn to set and meet personal and team goals. This is a companion program to Camp Invention: Wonder! where young adults learn hands-on skills in both STEM and leadership. Only five seats available. Ages 12-15.

Collaborate with your friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From building a mini skate park to launching a pop-up shop to transforming a robot into a stuffie, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Kindergarten-6th grade (students will be divided into age groups).

Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a silicon valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a silicon valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

In this hands-on art camp, you’ll have a blast making various levels of felt creations! At the culmination of class, you’ll take home amazing projects including dryer balls, felt images, and more. Projects vary based on age group.

In this hands-on art camp, you’ll have a blast making various levels of felt creations! At the culmination of class, you’ll take home amazing projects including dryer balls, felt images, and more. Projects vary based on age group.

In this hands-on art camp, you’ll have a blast making various levels of felt creations! At the culmination of class, you’ll take home amazing projects including dryer balls, felt images, and more. Projects vary based on age group.

Learn basic robotics, engineering, building, and programming skills using LEGO® Education WeDo sets, ultimately applying these newly learned concepts to make your robot designs come to life.

Ages 6 - 8

Learn basic robotics, engineering, building, and programming skills using LEGO® Education WeDo sets, ultimately applying these newly learned concepts to make your robot designs come to life.

Ages 6 - 8

Explore the exciting world of robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering principles, and computer programming in a fun and interactive way! Students will build robots from metal parts, hardware, electronics, motors, and custom-created components to accomplish specific tasks in fun competition matches. Robots will be programmed to run autonomously and also will be driven using game controllers! Ages 13-19

In this fun, interactive class we’ll spend time in the great outdoors, learning about the sun and using it as a tool just like our ancestors did! Ages 11+.

Disover how 3D animated films and video games are made. Learn the basic elements of 3D graphics such as modeling objects, giving models color and texture, lighting scenes, and animation. Bring a flashdrive to save your work. Ages 12-14.

Learn more techniques in 3D modeling and texturing, lighting and animation. In this second level class, you will get an introduction the the subject of character animation. Bring a flashdrive to save your work. Ages 12-14.

In this fun outdoor class, you’ll get real experience learning the basics to get started with confidence on the golf course. We’ll spend three days on campus learning about the rules, equipment, and basic use. Then we’ll take what we learned to the course, spending day four at Valley View or Stonebridge Golf Course. Bringing your own clubs is optional but not required. Students will be broken up into age groups.

Feel the beat in this dance class! Learn various styles of hip hop, push your creativity, and boost your confidence and body positivity. You will work on musicality and basic hip hop moves all while improving muscle development and coordination. 

Feel the beat in this dance class! Learn various styles of hip hop, push your creativity, and boost your confidence and body positivity. You will work on musicality and basic hip hop moves all while improving muscle development and coordination. 

Explore the world's most unusual and fascinating weather events with WKTV Meteorologist Bill Kardas. Learn how to predict and measure the weather from home with today's latest technology. Ages 10-14.

This camp will introduce you to a variety of different countries, peoples, and how art is an integral part of their world. Some cultures that will be explored include Greek, Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese, and Indigenous Communities of Australia. Ages 8-12.

Come to the Rome MVCC campus for indoor and outdoor fun. We’ll play games, do crafts, and enjoy the summer weather! Bring a snack and sunscreen. Ages 6-10.

Come to the Rome MVCC campus for indoor and outdoor fun. We’ll play games, do crafts, and enjoy the summer weather! Bring a snack and sunscreen. Ages 6-10.

This course is designed to give 11- to 14-year-olds a sneak peek into what it takes to become a great lifeguard. You’ll learn the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard, techniques, build stamina, and practice communication and decision-making skills. This is not a certification course. You must have Level 4 swim skills. Ages 11-14.

Make delicious breads and pastries without yeast! Learn how to make soda bread (think lemon-lime soda), biscuits (as good as any Southern grandma can make), quick breads (fruity or nutty?) and pancakes from scratch (never mixes) with a variety of delicious toppings. Ages 8-12.

Learn the basics of baking bread and then transform your dough into pretzels (with dipping sauces on the side), pizza (plus sauces and toppings), sandwich bread (you'll make the fillings, too), and a sweet bread pudding to finish our lessons. Ages 8-12.

Visit Rome, N.Y., but learn all about Italy! This fun and hands-on class will give you a taste of Italian language, culture, arts, and food. You’ll even spend one day in the kitchen preparing Italian delights. Ages 6-10.

 

Go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. You’ll learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Projects are only compatible with Windows devices.

Learn about the health care field as you explore careers in nursing, radiology, medical laboratory technology, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, cardiology, and much more. All activities are held in the MVCC clinical labs. Ages 12 and up.

In the digital age, nothing is impossible! Become a master of illusion by learning the techniques used by Hollywood masters to create FX magic. Whether you want to enhance your YouTube videos or create a cool scene to amaze your friends; this class teaches the tools you need. Experiment with visual effects as you learn the dynamics of camera angles, editing, graphic layering, and sound effects. Then watch as your new creations take your channel content to the next level!  Student projects are available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages 8-14.

In this hands-on camp, you’ll use an abundance of cool tools and create art beyond your wildest imagination! Projects include layered painting, collages, artist trading cards, and mixed media journals. Projects vary based on age group.

In this hands-on camp, you’ll use an abundance of cool tools and create art beyond your wildest imagination! Projects include layered painting, collages, artist trading cards, and mixed media journals. Projects vary based on age group.

In this hands-on camp, you’ll use an abundance of cool tools and create art beyond your wildest imagination! Projects include layered painting, collages, artist trading cards, and mixed media journals. Projects vary based on age group.

Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this class, if you can dream it, you can make it! Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? ?Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! ? Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years?

Want to learn the world's fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? ?Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! ? Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years?

Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! You’ll also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish your games. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! You’ll also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish your games. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

Get involved in science as you learn what makes magnets work and create your own working motor. Use chemistry to make ice cream and examine DNA that you extract right out of a strawberry! At the end of the week, you will participate in a Science Olympics. Race to build the strongest bridge or design a new creature. All are welcome. Ages 10-14.

Instructors: MVCC WISE (Women in Science and Engineering Faculty)

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor play and indoor pool games. Learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel and snack.

Ages 7-14

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor play and indoor pool games. Learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel and snack.

Ages 7-14

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor play and indoor pool games. Learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel and snack.

Ages 7-14

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor play and indoor pool games. Learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel and snack.

Ages 7-14

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor play and indoor pool games. Learn basic skills, rules, and game play for individual and team sports. All activities will focus on good sportsmanship and good health. Bring a bathing suit, towel and snack.

Ages 7-14

Explore what might be possible both in our galaxy and far away. Take a trip through science and crafts to the desert of Jakku or the forest moon of Endor, and learn to keep warm while out in the snows of Hoth. Learn to pilot the Millenium Falcon, build your own R2 unit, and encounter a lost child along the way. Ages 10-14.

In this fun, interactive camp, you’ll begin the journey of writing your own family history. You’ll brainstorm ideas and utilize resources to write engaging family stories and create a legacy for future generations. Students will take home a booklet sharing their own family story. Ages 11-15.

Be the babysitter all the kids want!  Learn all of the basic safety skills and childcare techniques, and create a variety of activies to use while babysitting.  You will fill a bag with fun projects/games to take while babysitting. You will learn all the basic information and skills training you will need to care for children of all ages in a safe and reliable manner. Upon completion you will beprepared and confident in your skills.  This course includes the Infant and Child CPR Certification.

Ages 11-15

Get extensive math explanations and problem-solving skills to help prepare for the math portion of the SAT.  There will be an in-depth emphasis on successful test-taking strategies, as well as use of sample tests.  Bring pencils and a scientific or graphing calculator

Are you hoping to do well on the SATs but you’re worried about how the test is set up? This class will dissect each section of the reading/writing portion of the SATs so that you feel more comfortable with the wording of the questions as well as the answer options. 

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