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
- Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling
- ESports Apprentice - Streamers and Gamers
- Minecraft Modders
- Roblox Makers
- SAT Preparation Course
- YouTube FX Masters
Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling
Watch as the characters in your imagination come to life in this unique course that blends classic storytelling with animation techniques and coding. Start with a concept, design the characters, and choose not just one ending, but many! Learn how to create your own text-based adventure games with variables, conditional logic, images, HTML, CSS, and Twine scripting syntax. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS. This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. For ages 8 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesdays, 3/1 - 3/24 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZKOC-417 600 | 15 seats left | $149 | |
| Tuesday, Thursdays, 3/2 - 3/25 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZKOC-417 601 | 15 seats left | $149 |
ESports Apprentice - Streamers and Gamers
Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster, this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, eSports is one of the fastest-growing careers for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop gameplay skills and compete using Black Rocket’s eSports games and apps; learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments; use professional streaming software; and most importantly, practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS. A webcam is required for this course. This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. For ages 8 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesdays, 4/12 - 5/5 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZKOC-411 600 | 13 seats left | $149 |
Minecraft Modders
Customize your own Minecraft® world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft®. Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft® to take this class and can be purchased at: www.minecraft.net/.
Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS. This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. For ages 8 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 3/29 - 4/1 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
ZKOC-339 600 | 15 seats left | $149 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 4/5 - 4/8 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZKOC-339 601 | 15 seats left | $149 | |
| Tuesday, Thursdays, 4/13 - 5/6 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm |
ZKOC-339 602 | 15 seats left | $149 |
Roblox Makers
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password- protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS. This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. For ages 8 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturdays, 3/6 - 4/10 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
ZKOC-354 600 | 15 seats left | $149 | |
| Saturdays, 3/6 - 4/10 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
ZKOC-354 601 | 15 seats left | $149 |
SAT Preparation Course
This course is designed to prepare you for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (math, verbal and writing sections). The schedule of topics will be determined during the first session. The course will teach strategies for problem solving, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, sentence completion, grammar and essay writing skills. The classes will use actual SAT questions to familiarize you with the test format and style. Students will develop a more realistic set of expectations for test questions and the skills to master them. The book that will be used in the course is McGraw Hill’s “SAT, 2021 Edition” and is required for the first class session. No class on 4/5
Shayne Bishop & Linda Scoville, Instructors
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays, 2/22 - 4/26 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZKOC-010 600 | 6 seats left | $150 |
YouTube FX Masters
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. Compatible with Mac and Windows OS and requires a 64-bit operating system and webcam. This course is offered remotely in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. For ages 8 - 14.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 3/29 - 4/1 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
ZKOC-425 600 | 15 seats left | $149 | |
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 4/5 - 4/8 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
ZKOC-425 601 | 12 seats left | $149 |
Additional Resources
Some courses require that students are prepared with information beyond that in the course description - including how to access online courses, parking, CEU details and more.
Here you will find forms for all of our courses and programs, including kids on campus, related to registration, consent and release, scholarship requests and more.
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Get in Touch
Community and Professional Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)