Kids on Campus
Keep your kids and teens active and engaged with one of our courses!
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
Courses
- 3...2...1 Blast Off!
- AstroExplorers in Collaboration with NASA
- Athletics AM Extended Care
- Babysitting Skills and Activities for the First-Time Babysitter
- Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite Style Video Game
- Best of Pinterest
- Breakfast Champions
- Brixology
- Chemicals, Cells and Crime
- Christmas in July
- Circus Theatricks
- Code Breakers
- Colonial Life
- Cookie Craze
- Diamond Dotz Artwork
- Drone Camp
- ELA and Reading Review
- Escape Rooms
- Eureka! Invention Camp
- Find Your Inner Painter!
- Food Science Fun
- Forensics Crime Scene I
- Health Sciences Summer Camp
- Italian Cuisine
- Mechatronics Camp
- Minute to Win It
- Moving With Science
- Pirate Camp
- Plenty of Pizzas
- Pokemon Camp
- Python Programmers
- Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game
- STEM Challenges
- STEM in Your Environment
- Secret Agent Lab
- Shark Week
- Space Camp
- Summer Academy Extended Care
- Summer Academy Lunch Supervision
- Summer Athletic Camp - Advanced Golf
- Summer Athletic Camp - Adventure
- Summer Athletic Camp - Golf
- Summer Athletic Camp - Soccer
- Summer Athletic Camp - Softball
- Summer Athletic Camp - Tennis
- Technology Enrichment Grades 3 - 5
- Technology Enrichment Grades 6 - 8
- Tie-Dye Fun
- Underground Explorers
- Upcycled Artist
- Working With Dough
3...2...1 Blast Off!
Entering Grades 6 - 8
This program focuses on rockets and the physics of rocket flight. After learning the model rocket safety code, campers build ten different types of rockets and participate in the launching of six different rockets.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-371 700 | 0 seats left | $149 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
AstroExplorers in Collaboration with NASA
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Prepare for an action-packed week where campers will think and act like NASA innovators. Campers will be challenged to use creative and collaborative skills to design a mission patch, train like an astronaut, and solve real-world engineering problems. Armed with the spark of an idea, a design notebook, and physical and digital tools, teams will modify NASA technology into spinoff designs.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-432 700 | 1 seats left | $149 |
Athletics AM Extended Care
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-096 701 | 30 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-096 702 | 38 seats left | $10 |
Babysitting Skills and Activities for the First-Time Babysitter
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Be the babysitter all the kids want! Learn basic childcare techniques and safety skills, and create a variety of activities to use while babysitting. Campers will make a bag and fill it with fun projects/games to take while babysitting. Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Karen DeSorbo, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-293 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-293 701 | 3 seats left | $135 |
Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite Style Video Game
ZKOC 381 700 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 381 701 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 381 702 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 381 703 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 381 704 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 381 705 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 381 706 Grades 3 - 5 In-Person
ZKOC 381 707 Grades 6 - 8 In-Person
Fans of Fortnite®, we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite®. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Requires student computer access. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-381 706 | 3 seats left | $169 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-381 707 | 0 seats left | $169 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Best of Pinterest
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest and admired all the intriguing crafts? Campers will have more fun creating new Pinterest-inspired crafts and putting a new spin on traditional crafts. Amazing canvas wall hangings, creative bracelets, mason jar crafts and lavish cups are just some of the many Pinterest-inspired crafts campers will make. We will transform ordinary items into extraordinary masterpieces. If you love to craft and be creative, this is the camp for you. Course fee includes $20 materials fee. Requires student computer access.
Alexandra Omecinsky, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-389 700 | 0 seats left | $125 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Breakfast Champions
ZKOC 386 700 Entering Grades 3 - 5
ZKOC 386 701 Entering Grades 6 - 8
Get ready to have some fun in this hands-on course. Campers will learn how to make a variety of breakfast goodies! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Danielle Manupella, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-386 700 | 3 seats left | $135 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-386 701 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Brixology
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Using LEGO® bricks, kids build a different engineering-themed project in each class. They explore different engineering fields, including mechanical, structural, aerospace, nautical, and bioengineering. They use critical thinking and creative problem solving to test and improve their creations.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-390 700 | 1 seats left | $149 |
Chemicals, Cells and Crime
Grades Entering 3 - 5
Children explore the inside of the body and learn about the organ systems and the cells that they composed of. They discover cool chemical reactions, and how to solve a crime, in this hands-on summer science adventure!
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-368 700 | 0 seats left | $149 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Christmas in July
Entering Grades 1 - 2
Deck the halls! Do you love the holiday season? In this camp, we will bring out all of our favorite holiday activities in July! Join us as we craft up some holiday decorations and get a head start on the holiday season. We will also create some classic holiday treats to share with our friends and family to get us into the holiday spirit! Course fee includes $15 materials fee.
Kristin Komazenski, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-399 700 | 2 seats left | $129 |
Circus Theatricks
Ages: 6-15
We are pleased to have Sean (Seano) Fagan back at Hudson Valley Community College this summer for Circus Theatricks. Whether you’ve experienced fun with Seano in the past or you’re new to the circus world, this class is for you.
Beginning campers will be introduced to the art of juggling, tumbling, acrobatics, magic and the secrets and skills of circus clowns. Returning campers, get ready to be challenged and further your skills in the circus arts.
The instructional component of Circus Theatricks camps will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with a half hour for lunch each day.
Our counseling staff will provide supervision of participants from 8 - 9 a.m. and 3 - 4 p.m. each day for those students who arrive early and stay late. Students should bring their own lunch and snack each day. Refrigeration is not available.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-124 702 | 5 seats left | $315 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-124 700 | 0 seats left | $315 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-124 701 | 0 seats left | $315 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Code Breakers
ZKOC 314 700 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 314 701 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 314 702 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 314 703 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 314 704 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 314 705 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 314 706 Entering Grades 3 - 5 In-Person
ZKOC 314 707 Entering Grades 6 - 8 In-Person
Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! 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 for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. We will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning campers can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Requires student computer access. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
Jaclyn Duncan, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-314 706 | 2 seats left | $169 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-314 707 | 1 seats left | $169 |
Colonial Life
ZKOC 410 700 Entering Grades 3 - 5
ZKOC 410 701 Entering Grades 6 - 8
Have you ever wondered how people lived during the 1700s in our country? What did they eat? How did they make their clothes? What were the toys and how did children play? How did they write? People during the colonial time did not have electricity! What did they do with no electric lights in the house? Take this camp, and these questions will be answered. Campers will learn how to bake bread the colonial way, weave fabric, make toys that children used, make candles and make a berry ink with quill pens. Be prepared to go back in time! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Denise Bourdeau, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-410 700 | 9 seats left | $135 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-410 701 | 5 seats left | $135 |
Cookie Craze
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Let’s go crazy for cookies! In this class, we will be baking some of our favorites - like chocolate chips, sugar cookies and even Granny’s oatmeal cookies. We will also be exploring cookies from around the world, from Italy to Mexico to Turkey. And just when you think it couldn’t get any better, we will also make ice cream cookie sandwiches. This will all lead to a final cookie challenge on Friday with a “Cookie-Off.” This week, we will all become cookie monsters. Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Danielle Manupella, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-313 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Diamond Dotz Artwork
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Diamond dot paintings are the newest arts and crafts trend! They take time, focus and patience, but the final product is a colorful piece of art to display in your home. This week, each camper will work on their own diamond dot picture and will be able to take this, as well as any remaining pieces of their project, home at the end of the week. Course fee includes $15 materials fee.
Jaclyn Duncan, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-403 700 | 1 seats left | $129 |
Drone Camp
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Campers will learn everything they need to know to become a skilled drone pilot. They will learn the basics of drone operation on the flight simulator and, once they are comfortable, will take to the skies with a real drone! Once basic drone flight techniques are mastered, campers will learn how to take pictures and videos using their drone. The week will culminate with a fun series of activities and competitions including a timed obstacle course and scavenger hunt. Campers will also learn about the various components of a drone and will be exposed to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and guidelines for drone pilots to ensure safe and enjoyable flying.
Jonathan Ashdown, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
ZKOC-436 700 | 0 seats left | $325 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
ELA and Reading Review
Entering Grades 3 - 5
We will review ELA skills and strategies in various engaging and fun ways. You and your fellow campers will read texts, play engaging games, and participate in discussions to practice strategies and strengthen our reading skills. This is a great opportunity for campers to reinforce their skills and become stronger readers during the summer months! Course fee includes $5 materials fee.
Lindsey Winterbourne, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-087 700 | 7 seats left | $119 |
Escape Rooms
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Have you ever had to crack the code to solve a problem? Do you enjoy competitive problem solving? Join us in working on problem solving your way through escape rooms and crack the codes as we race against the clock! We will also create our own breakouts to share with friends and family! Course fee includes a $25 materials fee.
Kristin Komazenski, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-433 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Eureka! Invention Camp
Entering Grades 1 - 2
In this camp, children will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors, and, most importantly of all, their minds. With a little bit of ingenuity, children will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to take home, and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs. While Thomas Edison said, “Invention is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration,” this camp is 100% fun!
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-376 700 | 0 seats left | $149 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Find Your Inner Painter!
ZKOC 428 700 Entering Grades 1 - 2
ZKOC 428 701 Entering Grades 3 - 5
Channel your inner Bob Ross this summer painting some beautiful creations. You will use many different kinds of paint, from watercolor to tempera. Also try some unique panting materials and styles. Campers, be ready to let your creativity soar! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Briana Gualtieri, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-428 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-428 701 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Food Science Fun
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Campers will be investigating the scientific properties of food as well as using science to make tasty treats! We will be extracting DNA from a strawberry, using knowledge about different macromolecules to solve a mystery, taking a look at how our stomachs digest food, making stained glass sugar, ice cream and much, much more! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Allie Hornung, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-285 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Forensics Crime Scene I
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Have you ever watched CSI or Law and Order and wondered, “How did they do that?” Find out how! Forensics campers will explore a crime scene from start to finish, casting impressions, fingerprinting, processing the evidence and interviewing and interrogating our suspects. Come see CSI come to life! Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Carla Gundermann, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-092 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Health Sciences Summer Camp
Entering Grades 9 - 10
Is your young high schooler interested in a health science career?
Think about enrolling them in a new week-long camp that will expose them to a variety of in-demand health science careers. Campers will interact with college faculty and students and use the same simulation labs our Health Science students train in. This camp meets both on campus and at our Jordan Road location. A complete schedule will be provided before camp begins. Course fee includes a $40 materials fee.
Participants will learn basic clinical skills:
• taking vital signs
• performing EKGs
• drawing blood from mannequins
• ventilating pig lungs
• exploring the hands-on use of dental instruments
• assessing body composition
We will explore several Hudson Valley Community College Health Science programs:
• Community Health Navigation
• Dental Hygiene
• Health, Physical Education and Exercise Studies
• Mortuary Science
• Nursing
• Paramedic
• Polysomnography
• Radiologic Technology
• Respiratory Care
• Surgical Technology
This is a great introduction to what could become your child’s lifetime career. Students will also earn CPR/AED certification.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
ZKOC-395 700 | 1 seats left | $275 |
Italian Cuisine
ZKOC 430 700 Entering Grades 3 - 5
ZKOC 430 701 Entering Grades 6 - 8
Campers will learn to make a variety of Italian dishes, including entrees and desserts. If Italian cuisine is not already one of their favorites, it will be after this week! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Danielle Manupella, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-430 700 | 1 seats left | $135 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-430 701 | 1 seats left | $135 |
Mechatronics Camp
Entering Grades 9 - 10
HVCC TEC-SMART Campus
345 Hermes Road, Malta
Campers will learn about the exciting field of Mechatronics, which combines Mechanics (Mecha-) and Electronics (-tronics) as well as Computers and Control systems all into one! Have you ever wondered how complex machinery that makes products inside a modern factory works? How about the technology behind how drones operate? The answer is Mechatronics! Get ready to be immersed in several fun, educational, and hands-on multidisciplinary projects throughout the week that will bring this exciting field to life!
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
ZKOC-435 700 | 5 seats left | $275 |
Minute to Win It
ZKOC 384 700 Entering Grades 3 - 5
ZKOC 384 701 Entering Grades 6 - 8
Join us as we play and create our own minute to win it games! In this exciting camp, we will work together in teams to create minute to win it games and come up with strategies to beat our opponents. Using household items and a timer, we will play games to beat the clock. You can use what we come up with in camp to take these games home to challenge your friends and family! Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Kristin Komazenski, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-384 700 | 4 seats left | $135 |
Moving With Science
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Kids put on their engineer’s hats for this exciting week of science activities. They also learn about chemical reactions that they might encounter in their daily lives and the nature of birds and beasts, as they take a walk on the wild side of science.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-369 700 | 2 seats left | $149 |
Pirate Camp
ZKOC 248 700 Entering Grades 1 - 2
ZKOC 248 701 Entering Grades 3 - 5
Ahoy, mateys! In this camp, you will transform into pirates and have to navigate through the seas by completing different activities! We’ll have STEM challenges where you will have to build your own pirate ship and pirate hat; complete puzzles and tasks in order to find the buried treasure; and even create your very own treasure map. So come aboard the pirate ship and have fun participating in various pirate-themed activities and challenges! Course fee includes a $10 materials fee.
Lindsey Winterbourne, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-248 700 | 0 seats left | $125 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-248 701 | 5 seats left | $125 |
Plenty of Pizzas
Entering Grades 6 - 8
Mangia! Mangia! Who says we can’t have a pizza party every day? Put down the DiGiorno because this week we be creating a variety of pizzas. Traditional margherita is a must, don’t forget about pepperoni, and if you don’t like the meat, white with broccoli is for you! In this class we will break all the pizza rules, especially with dessert and breakfast pizza pies that will make your mouth water. Join this class and become a pizza connoisseur! Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Danielle Manupella, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-341 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Pokemon Camp
ZKOC 429 700 Entering Grades 1 - 2
ZKOC 429 701 Entering Grades 3 - 5
Calling all Pokemon trainers! This arts-and-crafts-heavy camp will include creating your own Pokemon cards, “catching” Pokemon on a scavenger hunt, read-a-louds of Pokemon books, and Pikachu origami. Kids will have a blast learning more about Pokemon with others. Course fee includes a $15 materials fee.
Angela Datri, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-429 700 | 0 seats left | $129 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-429 701 | 0 seats left | $129 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Python Programmers
ZKOC 356 700 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 356 701 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 356 702 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 356 703 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 356 704 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 356 705 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 356 706 Entering Grades 3 - 5 In-Person
ZKOC 356 707 Entering Grades 6 - 8 In-Person
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! Campers will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning campers can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Course fee includes a $10 materials fee. Requires student computer access. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-356 706 | 7 seats left | $169 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-356 707 | 2 seats left | $169 |
Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game
ZKOC 413 700 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 413 701 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 413 702 Ages 8 - 11 Virtual
ZKOC 413 703 Ages 11 - 14 Virtual
ZKOC 413 704 Entering Grades 3 - 5 In-Person
ZKOC 413 705 Entering Grades 6 - 8 In-Person
On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing game that they can play with friends and family at home. Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Requires student computer access. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-413 704 | 2 seats left | $169 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-413 705 | 0 seats left | $169 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
STEM Challenges
ZKOC 359 700 Entering Grades 1 - 2
ZKOC 359 701 Entering Grades 3 - 5
We’ll learn about different science and engineering concepts through fun, engaging, hands-on activities. Join us to learn how to cooperate with others by working as a team in order to achieve an end goal. You will be given a challenge, and teams will need to plan and create a design in order to complete the task successfully. The challenges will be open-ended and will encourage creativity and exploration! Course fee includes a $10 materials fee.
Lindsey Winterbourne, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-359 700 | 4 seats left | $125 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-359 701 | 0 seats left | $125 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
STEM in Your Environment
Entering Grades 6 - 8
This camp will center around the environment and environmental issues while also incorporating STEM. Topics will include observing the environment that is all around us, renewable energy, and problems facing our environment. Campers will be asked to think, create, collaborate, build, and share ideas to come up with solutions for current problems facing us today. Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Allie Hornung, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-407 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Secret Agent Lab
Entering Grades 1 - 2
Suspects, schematics and sleuths! We will connect the dots using science to help solve a crime in this hands-on investigation of the science of sleuthing. Campers will uncover the science involved in evidence gathering, analysis and fingerprinting detection. By the end of the week, you will enhance your observations skills and learn how to use spy equipment.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-379 701 | 0 seats left | $149 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Shark Week
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Come on in, the water’s fine! Learn all about sharks through books, video clips, and exciting shark-themed activities. Get ready for some jaw-some crafts, games, and even shark themed snacks! Make shark puppets, play “feed the shark,” and learn fun facts about sharks through fin-tastic science experiments. This will be a shark week that you’ll never forget! Course fee includes $15 materials fee.
Alicia Ozols, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-288 700 | 0 seats left | $130 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Space Camp
Entering Grades 1 - 5
This camp is out of this world! We’ll have tons of fun learning about our solar system and the astronauts who explore it. Learn about the history of space travel as well as exciting recent discoveries. Investigate the science behind how objects in our solar system move. Learn about planets, stars, constellations and other fascinating elements of outer space. We will design constellations, make erupting moon rocks and demonstrate the phases of the moon with Oreos. Course fee includes a $10 materials fee.
Alicia Ozols, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-254 700 | 3 seats left | $129 |
Summer Academy Extended Care
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-099 700 | 32 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZKOC-099 705 | 29 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-099 701 | 38 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZKOC-099 706 | 31 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-099 702 | 36 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZKOC-099 707 | 32 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-099 703 | 35 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZKOC-099 708 | 31 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
ZKOC-099 704 | 30 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
ZKOC-099 709 | 30 seats left | $10 |
Summer Academy Lunch Supervision
All students staying on campus for both the morning and afternoon sessions must register for the supervised lunch hour from Noon to 1 p.m. Students must register for the appropriate date section. Lunch is not provided.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
ZKOC-098 700 | 26 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
ZKOC-098 701 | 19 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
ZKOC-098 702 | 25 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
ZKOC-098 703 | 24 seats left | $10 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
ZKOC-098 704 | 23 seats left | $10 |
Summer Athletic Camp - Advanced Golf
AGES: 11-17
Designed for golfers who have the fundamentals of the full swing, chipping and putting and want to learn to refine these skills. We will learn advanced skills and how to manage those skills on the course. This camp is great for golfers who are either playing on their school team or are trying out for their school team. Golfers should be able to hit a club between 100-150 yards.
This camp will focus on advanced skill development and playing on the course. We will be walking, so the campers will carry their bags or have a push cart. Equipment: All campers should have their own clubs. We will be at a golf course each day, so dress accordingly. Please bring water and snacks to be carried in your golf bag.
This camp meets off-site each day. A complete schedule will be provided before camp begins.
Alyssa Ruggerio, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-055 700 | 0 seats left | $190 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Summer Athletic Camp - Adventure
Ages: 8-16
The adventure program is a series of activities designed to challenge participants on both an individual and group basis. Presented by trained instructors, the program encourages teamwork, cooperation, focus and responsibility. Adventure program campers work together to successfully maneuver through obstacles and creatively solve challenges. Equipment needed: workout clothes and sneakers.
Matthew Fuda, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-041 700 | 0 seats left | $115 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Summer Athletic Camp - Golf
AGES: 9-16
This camp includes instruction in the fundamentals of the game, including grip, stance, swing, rules, terminology and etiquette. Equipment needed: bag and clubs (driver, fairway wood or hybrids, 5i, 7i, 9i, wedge and putter). Camp will meet three days at Route Fore Golf Center and two days at a local course.
This camp meets off-site each day.
A complete schedule will be provided before camp begins.
Alyssa Ruggerio, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-042 700 | 0 seats left | $165 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Summer Athletic Camp - Soccer
AGES: 6-16
This camp includes instruction in the technique and tactics of soccer. Younger groups will focus on technical skill development, while older groups will concentrate on decision-making under pressure and tactical awareness. Equipment needed: workout clothes, cleats, sneakers, shin guards and soccer ball (optional).
Samantha Shanahan, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-044 700 | 0 seats left | $115 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Summer Athletic Camp - Softball
AGES: 8-15
Instruction in this camp will emphasize batting, base-running, throwing, fielding, pitching and catching. Equipment needed: glove, sneakers, workout clothes, cleats (optional) and bat (optional).
Alicia Ozols, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-047 700 | 3 seats left | $115 |
Summer Athletic Camp - Tennis
AGES: 8-15
Instruction in this camp will emphasize the development of ground strokes, net play and serving. Individualized instruction is provided for all levels of play, from beginner to advanced. Equipment needed: racquet, workout clothes and tennis shoes.
Derek Minkler, Head Coach
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-045 700 | 0 seats left | $115 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-045 701 | 0 seats left | $115 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-045 702 | 0 seats left | $115 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Technology Enrichment Grades 3 - 5
HVCC TEC-SMART Campus
345 Hermes Road, Malta
This program is comprised of six modules. Campers participate in all of these throughout the week.
Module 1: Rock Paper Scissors
Module 2: Shipwrecked
Module 3: Think Fast
Module 4: Whiz Kidz
Module 5: Science Fiction
Module 6: AstroExplorers in collaboration with NASA
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
Rock Paper Scissors
Investigate the awesome inventions created before modern science had really begun. Learn about Leonardo da Vinci and discover how his ideas
predicted future inventions. Explore catapults, trebuchets, and more of his amazing inventions during this action-packed camp day.
Shipwrecked
Imagine finding yourself on a deserted island with only a few supplies.
What better way to inspire your own creations? Add into the day a tsunami and a volcano and see how resourceful you can be using Ben Franklin’s inventions as inspiration.
Think Fast
Inventors have always searched for a way to take flight. On today’s journey we will use early inventors like the Wright brothers to launch into the
wild blue yonder. The adventure starts on the ground and travels into space. Take flight during this fun-flying camp day.
Whiz Kidz
Team up with your fellow camp inventors to explore the inventions of others – such as kids, women, Rube Goldberg, and Thomas Edison. Draw inspiration from the “wacky” and the practical! The goal of this camp day is to understand that we have no limitations. Our dreams will inspire invention.
Science Fiction
Join the adventure to infinity and beyond on this fantastic day where science fiction meets science fact. As far back as Jules Verne and as recently as George Lucas, dreamers have explored what the future can hold. Many of those dreams are now reality. Sci-fi meets real inventors to help us explore how fiction can influence reality.
AstroExplorers in Collaboration with NASA
Prepare for an action-packed week where campers will think and act like NASA innovators. Campers will be challenged to use creative and collaborative skills to design a mission patch, train like an astronaut, and solve real-world engineering problems.
Armed with the spark of an idea, a design notebook, and physical and digital tools, teams will modify NASA technology into spinoff designs. Help campers ignite their creative thinking and shoot for the stars.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/26 - 7/30 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
ZKOC-035 700 | 3 seats left | $315 |
Technology Enrichment Grades 6 - 8
HVCC TEC-SMART Campus
345 Hermes Road, Malta
This program is comprised of five modules. Campers participate in all of these throughout the week.
Module 1: Ready for Robots
Module 2: Circuit Science
Module 3: Use Your Common Sensors!
Module 4: Robots 101
Module 5: Advanced Robotics
Ready for Robots
Campers will explore the fundamentals of robotics and discover how robots are used, through activities and games. We will begin assembling our very own Kingii Dragon Robot kits that you will take home at the end of the week. What do gears and spirographs have in common with robots? We’ll find out, along with discovering how a “co-op-a-walk” works with your friends. Take home your very own squiggle ball and watch it do crazy turns.
Circuit Science
We will explore the “nuts and bolts” of robots as we build simple circuits, test them, and discover how switches work. You’ll try out a real robotic arm and construct your own scribble bot from scratch to take home!
Use Your Common Sensors!
We’ll discover how the world of robots is at your command, as they follow a line or listen to your words. Campers will build a system of snap circuits and play games that use their senses to communicate. You can build and take home your very own circuit maze.
Robots 101
Campers will learn about Asimov’s Law of Robotics and its application to robot technology. We will go on a bug hunt to learn how robots’ movements are similar to those seen in nature and, watch a model car drive right up the wall, and practice with a real robotic arm. Campers can take home a springy robot-like hand that you work with your fingers.
Advanced Robotics
Campers will use their imaginations to create their own robot designs and recycle materials to make a model of their design. Then, we’ll have a chance test it in our obstacle course. We’ll race remote control cars and discover how robots are programmed via a sequence of commands. At the end of the week, campers will take home their robot to continue exploring the world of robotics.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/19 - 7/23 8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
ZKOC-036 700 | 0 seats left | $329 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Tie-Dye Fun
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Tie-dye isn’t just for t-shirts anymore! We will discover new items to tie-dye and how to create more than just the traditional spiral tie-dye pattern. We
will create a variety of fun tie-dye crafts composed of all different materials. Course fee includes a $20 materials fee.
Alexandra Omecinsky, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/9 - 8/13 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-272 700 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Underground Explorers
Entering Grades 3 - 5
Campers will become history hunters this week. Throughout the week we will examines bones to determine what kind of animal they came from, investigate artifacts, and study ancient civilization. Finally, before the week is over we will unravel time and discover how to date objects using techniques like carbon dating and stratigraphy.
Mad Science of the Capital District, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-396 700 | 0 seats left | $149 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Upcycled Artist
Grades Entering 1 - 2 Register for ZKOC 378 700
Grades Entering 3 - 5 Register for ZKOC 378 701
Turn something old into something new! This week we will be turning recyclables into creative works of art. You will use old unwanted items into masterpieces. Get ready for a week of creativity and fun! Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Briana Gualtieri, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 7/12 - 7/16 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-378 701 | 0 seats left | $135 | Section Full Call to be added to wait list |
Working With Dough
ZKOC 431 701 Entering Grades 3 - 5
ZKOC 431 700 Entering Grades 6 - 8
Campers who love to get their hands messy will make delicious creations, desserts, and main dishes out of dough. Course fee includes $20 materials fee.
Danielle Manupella, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZKOC-431 700 | 1 seats left | $135 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Fridays, 8/2 - 8/6 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZKOC-431 701 | 2 seats left | $135 |
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