Offerings

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 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Redmond
July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Prineville
Breakfast and brunch are near and dear to Chef Dom's culinary heart. Bonkers for Breakfast will teach students to prepare classics like eggs benedict and french toast, as well as otherwordly offerings like Thai donuts and sticky buns. The knowledge students will take away from this camp will have parents requesting breakfast for dinner cooked by their kids! Ages 10-15.


August 19-22, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 19-22, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Calling all future coders, programmers, & 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 dollars 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. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.


August 5-8, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Madras
August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 12-15, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
August 26-29, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Prineville
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 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
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 | 9:30am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
August 19-22, 2024 | 2:00pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend
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.


August 26-29, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
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 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
August 5-15, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Chef Dom spent half his adult life living in SE Asia and fell in love with its rich food culture. Students are invited to come and learn the vibrant flavors from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Taiwan! From BBQ pork, to steamed buns, to beef lok lak, and beyond, students will learn how to prepare a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in this camp. Ages 10-15.


July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
The countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea are home of some of the world's most vibrant and delicious food traditions. Students will sail around the culinary sea creating dishes from Lebanon, Turkey, Greece, and Morocco. From breakfast shakshuka and Turkish mezze platters, to chicken tagine, Greek sweet treats, and beyond. Students will learn how to prepare a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in this camp. Ages 10-15.


August 5-8, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 5-8, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
A native of Australia, Chef Dom invites culinary campers to have fun with the foods from his upbringing, while also learning about the cuisine of New Zealand. With their cultural diversity and flair for flavor, these two Southern Hemisphere countries have scrumptious food offerings. From ricotta pancakes, to sausage rolls and lamingtons, to hamburgers and buns from scratch, to sticky date pudding and anzac cookies, and beyond. Students will learn how to prepare a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in this camp. Ages 10-15.


August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 12-15, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Our classic game design camp is reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we'll explore. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.


August 5-8, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 5-8, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
August 12-15, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Prineville
August 19-22, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Madras
In this camp, students will experience the exciting field of Manga drawing, an immersive storytelling style made popular in Japanese comics. Students will learn the basics of illustration in the Manga style, and will have time to practice sketching people, facial features, hair, clothing, gesture, and facial expressions, as well as learning inking, and color techniques. Principles of drawing and using Copic markers will be utilized. At the end of the camp, students will have created their own Manga character! No drawing experience necessary to join the fun! For students aged 10-15.


July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 5-8, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Mac n' cheese in a box gets a serious makeover in this hands-on class! Students will learn to make their own dough and different types of pasta as well as sauces to complement each. Let's eat pasta! Ages 10-15.


July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Join kids around the country in our Creator Corps Community of Minecraft maniacs who play and create together. Each week have fun playing Minecraft and learning new tricks from our Minecraft Masters. Each Friday one of our Coaches will teach a new technique and challenge to the club and let you show off your skills. For students ages 10-15.


September 27, 2024 to November 1, 2024 | 3:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Online
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 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Pie comes in all shapes and sizes, and can can be savory or sweet. This class teaches the fundamentals of pie dough making and dives into the fun of baking recipes that satisfy a sweet tooth as well as serve as a main course. Think: fresh berry pies, sweet potato pies, as well as quiche in this culinary camp. After mastering sweet and savory pies, you'll be the Chef of the house for dinner and dessert! Ages 10-15.


August 5-8, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville
August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 12-15, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
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. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the programs. Ages 10-15.


August 19-22, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 19-22, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
Baguettes! Brioche! Sourdough and more! Students will immerse themselves, hands on, into the beauty of bread baking in this culinary youth camp. Learning about the many components of bread, including gluten and yeast, will allow students to craft the magic of bread. Ages 10-15.


July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
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 10-15.


August 12-16, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend
August 19-23, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PDT | Redmond
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.


August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville