Embark on an unforgettable journey with new friends in our youth adventure writing camp! Experience the thrill of bringing your imagination to life through dynamic writing exercises and interactive activities designed to ignite your creativity. Join us as we explore the many realms, from fantasy to sci-fi to our own internal worlds. From crafting your own unique tales and epic quests, to bringing your own unique characters to life, this camp is a playground for exploration and discovery, and connecting with others who love writing just as much as you do. Ages 10-15.

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June 23-25, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 28-30, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond
August 11-13, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Madras
August 18-20, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville

Create your own interactive animations and games using Javascript in the Code.org Game Lab! In this guided camp, students explore the fundamentals of programming in a visual, beginner-friendly environment. Moving from basic shapes to moving sprites, you will learn how to draw with code, control characters with the keyboard and manage game physics. By the end of the week, you will design and develop a custom interactive game to share online, building a strong foundation for future computer science studies. Students with more coding experience who learn well in a text-only format can code in Python using the Carnegie Mellon CS Academy graphics package for animation and game design. Ages 10-15.

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August 10-13, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend

Baking meets art in this high-energy camp that features chocolate as the main star! Student chefs will whisk, melt, and decorate their way through a lineup of sweet treats. Think velvety chocolate mousse and fruit parfait, creative cupcakes, chocolate bark, tasty truffles and of course, cake pops. Along the way, students will build kitchen confidence, teamwork skills and an understanding of baking science. Ages 10-15.

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July 27-30, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 27-30, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Bread is a staple food around the world and can be made in so many delicious ways. Bread's most vital ingredient - yeast - is used every day as students learn to make different braided breads every day like challah bread, cardamom bread, and sweet rolls. Dive into the wonderful world of bread with this hands-on camp taught by Brian Kerr, Director of the Cascade Culinary Institute at COCC. Recipe book to take home included. The kitchen is not gluten or peanut free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.

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July 27-29, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville

Get ready to mix, knead, shape and bake! Bakers will dive into the fast-and-fun world of quick breads (bread made without yeast) as well as enriched doughs (delicious delights that include ingredients beyond the basics) to create sweet and savory breads like braided challah, cardamom bread and muffins. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen, and bring home their freshly made creations. Ages 10-15.

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July 6-9, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 6-9, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

From sizzling skillet dishes to foil packet meals and fireside desserts, students will explore creative ways to eat well on any camping adventure. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just learning how to cook, this camp will spark confidence, creativity and a love for cooking under the open sky. Whether it's an overnight trip or a day at the lake, your next adventure will be tastier after taking the Camping Cuisine camp! 

The kitchen is not gluten- or peanut-free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.

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August 10-13, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 10-13, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

This sweet-filled baking camp invites students to roll up their sleeves, get creative and master the art of cookies - both classic and over-the-top! From gooey, chocolatey, multi-layered bars to time-honored cookie traditions, students will practice measuring, mixing, shaping and understanding how ingredient ratios affect flavor and texture. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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July 13-16, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 13-16, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Whisk into summer learning the delicious art of making cupcakes and mini layered cakes from scratch. From chocolate to vanilla, to mastering frosting, to piping beautiful swirls and stacking perfectly even layers. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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July 20-23, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 20-23, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Grab your passports and hop on the plane to Destination Delicious! This baking camp is your ticket to learn about different cultures through the lens of baking. Each day focuses on a different region around the world, introducing students to a diverse array of ingredients, techniques and cultural traditions. From breads, to pastries, to sweet treats, students will recreate iconic recipes from around the globe. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15

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August 10-13, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 10-13, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Mangia, mangia! The Italian Dinners youth camps takes the mystery out of homemade pasta and puts the f-u-n into making your own pizza from scratch. In addition to having fun, this camp aims to empower students in the kitchen with the confidence to be able to make their own meals from start to finish. At the end of camp, students will be saying, "put your feet up, I'm cooking tonight!" Taught by Brian Kerr, Director of the cascade Culinary Institute at COCC. Recipe book to take home included. The kitchen is not gluten or peanut free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.

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July 27-29, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Prineville

Create your own adventure map of Central Oregon! Using beginner-friendly watercolor techniques, students will learn how to layer color and design map elements while learning to highlight trails, mountains, rivers, and favorite outdoor spots. Campers will explore creativity, practice observation skills and build confidence using watercolor and sketching tools. Each student will take home their original and framed illustrated map at the end of camp. Ages 10-15.

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July 6-7, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 13-14, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Madras
July 20-21, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville

Step into the world of professional pastry and classic cookery in this hands-on camp focused entirely on the art of sweet and savory pies. Students will learn to craft flaky crusts and delicious fillings as they create savory quiche, rustic galettes and classic sweet pies. Along the way, they'll master essential baking techniques, flavor balancing and decorative finishes. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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August 3-6, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 3-6, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Get fired up for the ultimate pizza adventure! Students will learn how to craft delicious pizzas from scratch, and cook them in a real outdoor pizza oven. Campers will mix and shape dough, create flavorful sauces, experiment with fresh toppings and understand the science of baking and the magic of wood-fired cooking. Students will learn essential kitchen techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. 

 The kitchen is not gluten or peanut free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.

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July 13-16, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 13-16, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Join a fashion workshop this summer for 4 days of fashion exploration! Students will learn how to use a sewing machine and serger, learn about personal style, fashion silhouettes, illustration, textiles and pattern drafting with draping on a mannequin. Students can experiment with many different techniques and tools, or focus on creating their own original design. Each student will work in their own sketchbook that they will take home at the end of camp to continue developing as a portfolio. This fashion workshop provides all the equipment and supplies, and respects each unique student's learning preferences. Ages 10-15.

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July 13-16, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend
July 20-23, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Redmond
August 10-13, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Prineville
August 17-20, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Madras

Explore Oregon through color, texture and imagination! In this creative collage camp, students will use pre-cut papers, patterns and layered shapes to design their own bold landscape inspired by Central Oregon's mountains, forest and skies. Campers will learn how to combine colors, build depth and arrange shapes to create a scene that feels vibrant and full of life. With hands-on guidance and room for personal style, every student will assemble a framed collage to take home. Ages 10-15.

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August 3-4, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 10-11, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Madras
August 17-18, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Prineville

This baking camp celebrates the flavors of summer. Students will create sunny, seasonal treats like fruit cobbler, s'mores cookies, angel food cake and bright, zesty lemon bars. Along the way, they'll learn essential techniques for working with summer fruits, light batters and gooey mix-ins. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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August 17-20, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 17-20, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

From sweet to savory and everything in between, breakfast foods are so many things. Students will learn to create classic breakfast favorites from scratch in this camp including bagels, cinnamon rolls, biscuits for breakfast sandwiches, banana bread and scones. Each day focuses on hands-on techniques like dough shaping, proper mixing and flavor add-ins. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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July 27-30, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
July 27-30, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Pack your culinary passports and get ready to explore Italy, one delicious region at a time! In Taste of Italy: A Regional Cooking Adventure, young chefs travel through four iconic areas of Italy, learning to prepare signature mains, sides and a sweet regional dessert. From creamy northern pastas to coastal Mediterranean flavors, rustic countryside favorites and classic southern street foods, campers gain hands-on experience with the ingredients and techniques that make Italian cuisine beloved around the world. Dishes learned will include fresh pasta, wood-fired pizza and Italian sweet treats like panna cotta and tiramisu. Taught by Brian Kerr, Director of the Cascade Culinary Institute at COCC. Recipe book to take home included. 

The kitchen is not gluten or peanut-free. Please indicate known allergies in the checkout process when prompted. Ages 10-15.

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August 3-6, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 3-6, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

Tarts and Torts dives into the delicious world of creating European-inspired desserts with a variety of different crusts and fillings. From delicate flaky shells filled with creamy custard or silky chocolate mousse to rich, dense torts assembled with layers of delights, Torts and Tarts introduces campers to the foundations of professional pastry. Students will learn essential techniques, build confidence in the kitchen and bring home their freshly made creations each day of camp. Ages 10-15.

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August 24-27, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend
August 24-27, 2026 | 1:30pm-4:30pm PDT | Bend

In this creative photography camp, students will explore the art of seeing the world through the camera they carry every day: their smartphone. Through fun photo challenges and guided lessons, students will learn the fundamentals of photography including composition, lighting, perspective and visual storytelling. Daily photo walks and creative exercises will encourage students to observe their surroundings in new ways while developing their artistic eye and confidence as photographers. Students will also participate in supportive group discussions where they can share their images and learn from one another. Ages 10-15.

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August 3-6, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend
August 10-13, 2026 | 2:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

Teach your kids the secrets of building financial wealth and security! Whether you want to build the next great American company, become a Wall Street tycoon or be the millionaire next door by investing wisely - this camp is for you! In this course, you will learn the basics of investing in the stock market, the difference between assets and liabilities, the importance of diversification and how to evaluate companies. You will also develop your own business plan and present your ideas to your peers to compete for their investments in a mock Shark Tank-style activity. Ages: 10-15.

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July 6-10, 2026 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Build game apps you can play everywhere and anywhere using a web-based development tool. Learn in-demand skills like programming events and coding controls for a touch screen or keyboard and mouse. Finish my personalizing levels and characters with your own design. Now you are ready to upload your games to the Black Rocket cloud arcade and play on any mobile device or computer. Games can easily be shared with friends and family! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Ages 10-15.

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July 13-17, 2026 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

If you love the game Minecraft® and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and Command blocks and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. is compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. For students ages 10-15.

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June 15-19, 2026 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Online

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 have the Java version of Minecraft® to take this class. Tablet, phone and game console versions of Minecraft® are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Purchase Minecraft© Java Edition. For students ages 10-15.

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This course contains no sessions at this time.

Are you an avid Roblox player and creator? Join us on Friday nights to collaborate and play mini-games with one of our Roblox Coaches and make new friends in a safe and fun environment. Compatible with Mac, Windows and Chrome OS. Ages 10-15.

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March 6, 2026 to April 10, 2026 | 3:30pm-4:30pm PST | Online

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! It's time to start a career as the next YouTube® star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube® and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don'ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students work in pairs or teams for most of the program. For students ages 10-15.

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March 7, 2026 to April 11, 2026 | 7:30am-9:30am PST | Online