Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.July 15-18, 2024, PIO 200A July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024, RDM1 128
Awaken your child's creative expression with Photography! This is a hands-on photography camp for kids taught by professional photographer Steve Giardini. Students will learn how to use a digital camera and spend time each day taking photographs. Students will have the opportunity to be inspired by professional photography at its best and learn how the photographer captured each shot! For students aged 10-15.July 8-11, 2024, CHLAB 207
The community production of The Wizard of Oz will bring youth from Prineville and Madras together for auditions in March, rehearsals every other weekend in April - July, and culminating with two performances at the Madras Performing Arts Center, August 3 and August 4. All are welcome to participate with roles ranging from stage crew, munchkins, lead roles, and more. Ages 9-17. March 23, 2024 to August 4, 2024, MDR 117
With the world's increased reliance on digital data, cyber security is more important than ever! In this class you are all that stands between a group of international hackers launching cyber attacks and world peace. Through a series of challenges students will learn to apply tools used by professional digital forensics teams to crack codes and use encryption. Working in teams you will have to collect clues, recover lost data, and explore the tools of the trade to become the next great cyber spy! Ages 10-15.July 22-25, 2024, PIO 200A
Ballet and theater Dance for beginners with experienced dance instructor, Hilary Crockett. Learn ballet terminology and techniques - and express your artistic side with theater dance - while increasing flexibility, strength, and coordination in a welcoming environment. All skill levels welcome! Ages 10-15.August 19-22, 2024, RDM1 108 August 19-22, 2024, MAZ STDO
Play the roles of judge, defendant, plaintiff, witness, lawyer, bailiff, or juror in several mock trials. Learn how to make opening and closing statements, how to phrase objections, and how to question witnesses. Pull all your skills together at the end of the week as you participate in a final mock trial based on cases from past national and state level Mock Trial competitions. Ages 10-15.July 22-25, 2024, PIO 200A
Learn the elements of art and how to create abstract expressions with them! In this hands-on camp, students will be introduced to the ELEMENTS of ART: line, shape, form, texture, color and value by drawing with markers and colored pencils. Students will learn expression artwork as a framework for expressing their ideas, themselves, and their emotions. Each student's artwork will be as unique as they are! This class is designed for non-artists and artists alike, and no artistic skill is required. Taught by COCC Art Professor, Natasha Bacca. Ages 10-15.July 22, 2024 to August 1, 2024, CHLAB 301 August 5-15, 2024, BEC 0152
Maya T'aan offers young children a chance to explore arts, crafts, language, and music in an environment that is exciting, safe, and fun for everyone. Visit and learn about ancient Mayan music and language with Pedro Parra. You will also play hand-held instruments! Maya T'aan Oregon is based in SE Portland, and is bringing this unique opportunity to Central Oregon to learn about the ancient Mayan culture.Tuesday, June 25, 2024, RDM1 142 Wednesday, June 26, 2024, RDM1 142 Thursday, June 27, 2024, RDM1 142
Become one of the 400,000 students around the world in Model United Nations! Assume the role of an ambassador and represent your country to solve current world issues. Throughout the week students will research a world problem, develop solutions, and negotiate consensus with their peers. This program teaches teens and tweens core skills such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Model UN alumni have gone on to become supreme court justices, world leaders, lawyers, and business professionals. No prior experience is needed. *This course requires access to computers with internet to complete debate research. Ages 10-15.July 15-18, 2024, PIO 200A July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024, RDM1 128
This Safe SitterŪ program prepares students to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students will learn first aid, choking infant/child rescue, and infant/child CPR, in addition to how to deal with other potential dangers. The course teaches CPR but does not certify students in CPR. For 6th - 9th grade students.Saturday, April 6, 2024, PON 0206 Saturday, May 18, 2024, PON 0206 Saturday, June 15, 2024, PON 0206
In this camp, students will experience the theater arts! They will learn the process of putting on a performance, including how to design and build a set, and use their knowledge to stage a short play. Students will each have a role in the play. Parents/caregivers are invited to join the last 30 minutes of the final day of camp to see the play in action. No experience in theater necessary to join the fun! For students ages 10-17.August 12-16, 2024, CHLAB 301
In this youth camp, students will experience four different visual arts media with lifelong art educator, Bill Lewis. Students will work in watercolor, soft pastel, drawing, and crafting and complete fun, easy, hands-on projects daily. No prior experience with art necessary. Join us for this fun-filled and interactive camp! For students aged 10-15.July 15-18, 2024, RDM1 105 July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024, MDR 116 August 12-15, 2024, PRI 119