Embark on an unforgettable journey in our youth adventure writing camp! Join us as we explore the realms of fantasy and sci-fi, crafting your own tales of epic quests and uncharted worlds. Experience the thrill of bringing your imagination to life through dynamic writing exercises and interactive games designed to ignite your creativity. From creating your own unique characters to crafting wild landscapes, our camp is a playground for exploration and discovery. Ages 10-15.July 8-9, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend August 15-16, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville
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 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Redmond
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 | 8:30am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
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
Up your cookie making game with this Chef-led camp that emphasizes great techniques in the kitchen, in addition to fabulous recipes. The cookies made in this class include Snickerdoodle, Icebox, Lindsor, and your traditional sugar cookie, but with a twist. Learning advanced decorating skills will be the icing on top of this interactive camp. Ages 10-15.July 8-11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville July 15-18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm 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.July 15-18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond August 12-15, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend August 12-15, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
The community production of The Wizard of Oz will bring youth from Prineville and Madras together for this theater arts program offered free of cost to all who register. Rehearsals are every other weekend, April - August at COCC Madras, and culminate 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. April 13, 2024 to August 4, 2024 | 10:00am-3:30pm PDT | Madras
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 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm 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.July 22-25, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend August 26-29, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Students will learn to make a scrumptious array of savory and sweet delights in this camp, and incorporate artistic skills by making them look almost too pretty to eat! Led by Chef instructor Kim, students will become more creative and confident in the kitchen by learning essential food prep skills and exploring challenging recipes. Students will also tap into their artistic selves as they make items like focaccia bread, mini parfaits, cake pops, and cookies look like works of art. Ages 10-15.July 8-11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 8-11, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
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
Join Chef Dom on a delicious, hands-on culinary journey through European cuisine. Students will learn techniques, recipes, and flavors that will set them up to cook a range of delicious meals for themselves and their families, and give them the building blocks to create their own recipes. From scratch muffins, to fresh fettuccine, to pastries times three, and beyond, students will learn how to prepare a breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in this camp. Ages 10-15.July 8-11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 8-11, 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. July 8-11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond July 8-11, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend August 5-8, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend August 5-8, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
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.June 24-27, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 8-11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
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 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend July 29, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of nature writing in this youth camp! Discover the boundless inspiration that awaits as you step into a dynamic and inclusive space, where learners of all abilities are encouraged to unleash their creativity in the wonders of the natural world. Through engaging activities and games, students will embark on a journey of self-expression, unlocking the power of their voice while delving into various genres and writing styles. Ages 10-15.June 24-25, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
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. July 22-25, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond August 19-22, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend August 19-22, 2024 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Redmond
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, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-3:30pm PDT | Bend Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 9:00am-3:30pm PDT | Bend
Stop motion animation brings static objects to life on screen with an iPad and a variety of mixed media arts. The attitude of the Stop Motion Animation Art Youth Camp: if you can dream it, you can do it! Animation campers will explore story planning, set design, character development, and prop-making using paper, clay, drawings, and other materials with COCC art instructor, Carolyn Parker. Students will add cool themes, titles, sound effects, and special effects give the movies a unique touch and feel. Campers will apply their new knowledge to craft their own stories and create an animated scene as their project. Each student must bring their own iPad with the Stop Motion Studio Pro app already downloaded ($5.99). Ages 10-15.July 15-18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend July 22-25, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
Calling all cake makers! This culinary youth camps will expand students' knowledge of what can be. There are so many different ways of making them! Three, different types of cakes - and their unique frostings - will be introduced and created in this camp. Students will also collaborate as teams on cupcake making and decorating. Ages 10-15.July 8-11, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Prineville July 15-18, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm 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
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