LCC Youth Program
About the LCC Youth Program
The LCC Youth Program is offering GATE and A+ Classes ALL YEAR LONG! Our goal is to offer your student a wide variety of opportunities to enjoy high caliber academic pursuit in the fields of technology, science, math, engineering, arts, Sports Camps and more. Discovering a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for learning, our classes are designed with a maximum of hands-on involvement so that your student is inspired to strive for further academic investigation. Energize your summer, meet new friends and experience new and exciting learning opportunities with the LCC Youth Program.
Fall Semester Saturday Programs
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October and November (Saturdays Only)Five Saturdays = 1 course Morning classes are 9:00am - 12pm Afternoon classes are 1:00pm - 4:00pm Before and after care not available. Click on Fall tab above to see more! |
Spring Semester Saturday Programs
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February and March (Saturdays Only)Five Saturdays = 1 course Morning classes are 9:00am - 12pm Afternoon classes are 1:00pm - 4:00pm Before and after care not available. Click on Spring tab above to see more! |
Youth Summer Programs
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June, July, and August (total 8 weeks)Click on Summer tab above to see more! One Week = 1 course Morning classes are 9:00am - 12pm Afternoon classes are 1:00pm - 4:00pm Before and after care provided (included in tuition). |
Learn to Swim
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Offered all Summer longLCC is offering scholarships for swim lessons to eligible youth
in the Lansing community
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Youth Sports Camps
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Offered through LCC's Athletics DepartmentSummer Sports Camps include: |
Steps for Registration
Help prepare your student for Youth Program Fall Youth College by completing Registration Steps prior to October 2018.
STEP 1:
Read Important Information to Parents
here.
STEP 2:
For scholarship information, please contact (517) 483-9308 or email
seriousfun@lcc.edu.
STEPS 3:
To enroll your child:
- Visit our
LCC Registration Page
for convenient registration and payment processing using your
debit, credit, pre-paid credit/debit card.
- Please contact CEWD Registration at (517) 483-1415 or lcc_cce@lcc.edu for questions.
Parent Forms
The
Recommendation Form (for GATE Classes only) must be
filled out by the student's teachers prior to registration. The
Recommendation Form is valid for (12) months from time submitted. The
Recommendation Form can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to:
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Lansing Community College Youth Program
2827 Eyde Parkway
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 483-1415
Fax: (517) 483-9750
Email: seriousfun@star.lcc.edu
Only 1 Recommendation Form will be needed per year (not needed if submitted in prior academic semester).
Additional Forms required for all LCC Youth Program. Please print and bring with you on the first day of class:
Evaluations
Once your student has completed the LCC Youth GATE/ A+ program,
please complete:
Parent Evaluation and
Student Evaluation, which will be made available at the end of
each session (one survey per student).
Questions? We are happy to assist you with questions regarding the Youth Program by phone at: (517) 483-1415.
A+ vs. GATE
Lansing Community College is keeping young minds engaged and stimulated to learning experiences during the long summer months. Your student may discover that learning with this hands-on approach opens up a whole new world of possibility!
A+ classes are for all students; no restrictions (except age/grade)
GATE classes are for Gifted and Talented Education. GATE classes require a Recommendation Form from your student's school before the student can enroll into a class.
Locations
LCC East
2827 Eyde Parkway
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 483-1860
LCC North
1013 S. US 27 (S. Pointe Mall)
St. Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-2017
West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 483-1415
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does my child qualify for GATE?
The Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program requires a
recommendation form signed by the student's classroom instructor or
school principal. The recommendation form is valid for (12) months from
time submitted. We do not look at report cards or test scores, so
enrollment is easy. The A+ Classes are open enrollment for all students,
no recommendation form required.
What if my child is home schooled, will they still be able to
participate in the LCC Youth Program?
We welcome all students-public, private or home schooled. The home
school parent/instructor is required to certify reading and
comprehension levels for the grade level of the applicant.
Do we have to live in Ingram, Eaton, Shiawassee counties to
participate?
No, we welcome all students, including international visitors.
What supplies does my child need?
For most classes all supplies are included. Some specialty classes such
as Youth Police Academy require a dress code and photography classes
require the students to supply their own camera. The Class Description
will list any required supplies.
Is there scholarship assistance available?
Tutition scholarship may be available. Please contact Youth Support
Office at (517) 483-9306 or email lcc_cce@lcc.edu for more information.
I am a staff/faculty member of LCC, can I use my tuition
waiver?
Please contact CEWD Registration at (517) 483-9853 for instructions on
how to use tuition benefits.
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Spring 2018 Saturday Youth Classes
Click on class title to read course description. All morning (9:00am - 12:00pm) and afternoon (1:00pm - 4:00pm) courses are $159. Five sessions equates to one full class. The deadline to register for each course is the first day of that course.
Spring 2018 Youth Programs Flyer
Morning Classes | February 17, 24; March 3, 10, & 17
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
This is an exciting, hands-on class where we investigate the
science behind how different toys work. Taught by a
scientist, students will explore the use of
electricity, magnetism, friction, gravity and simple
machines in toy design. Armed with this knowledge,
students will build their own unique working toy to
take home! Students will build upon their
problem-solving, science, engineering and design
skills.
Cost: $159 |
Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Create your own movie using stop-motion technology! Do you like
to build stories on paper and with props? Would you
like to try your hand at directing your own movie?
Use building blocks, mini-figures and storyboards to
create your own story. Using stop-motion technology
and imagination, you can make your vision into a
movie!
Cost: $159 |
Grades 2nd - 4th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Using Minecraft.edu, students will practice making treasure and
puzzle maps for their classmates and families to
explore. Additional activities include mapping a
local area outside of LCC East and then re-creating
it on Minecraft.edu. Students will also explore
local and world-wide/historical geographical sites
via educational games and in 3D recreated worlds in
Minecraft.edu.
Cost: $159
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Grades 3rd - 5th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
This hands-on course will have you writing, designing and
illustrating your own graphic novel! By the end of
the five-week session, you will have created your
own graphic novel that you will proudly show to
relatives and friends. It’s just a matter of
creating a story plot, imagining your characters and
then putting the story into picture form. In this
class you will learn to develop your story using
sticky notes, create exciting characters, write
realistic dialog and then use balloons to show that
dialog, and finally, you will learn to draw your
characters, whether as an accomplished artist or
merely someone who draws stick figures (think “Diary
of a Wimpy Kid”).
Cost: $159 |
Grades 6th - 12th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
This class is especially for the budding engineers. Serious
minded students will get an opportunity to build an
advanced robot while being exposed to mechanics,
electronics, computer programming and engineering.
The course culminates in a mini-competition between
teams. This course blends all aspects of STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
with hands-on activities. Students will follow
instructions to build a core, working robot, and
then be encouraged to create and improvise. While
there are not prerequisites for this course,
students will do best if they have taken other
robotics classes, such as Battling Robots Jr. and/or
Sr. first.
Cost: $159 |
Grades 6th - 12th |
Afternoon Classes | February 17, 24; March 3, 10, & 17
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Learn about the use of mythology in modern popular culture.
Study the use of mythology in comic books, movies
and tv. Learn to write your own myths or put a twist
on an old tale. Become a historian of mythology and
learn how to use that knowledge to create the myths
of the future!
Cost: $159 |
Grades 3rd - 6th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it!
Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or
if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to
this class! You will learn to design and build your
own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your
imagination!
Cost: $159 |
Grades 4th - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
If you like hands-on science experiments - mixing chemicals,
bubbling liquids, lighting metal on fire - then this
advanced class is for you! Coat an iron nail with
copper, make and test a mini air bag, design an
electric maze and so much more. Taught by a chemist,
we will explore the fields of chemistry, biology,
physical and natural science. We will also have Live
Time each day with a live Michigan animal lesson.
Cost: $159 |
Grades 4th - 6th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
This hands-on class will introduce you to photo techniques
used by a real-world photojournalist! You will start
by learning the difference between photojournalism
and other types of photography. Bring a camera to
class (cell phones are acceptable) and be prepared
to take your own "news" photos on the very first
day! We will discuss what makes a good photo, the
importance of a cutline and how to handle deadlines!
Cost: $159 |
Grades 6th - 12th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Learn to make animated movies using toys, mini-figures,
construction paper, and recycled materials. Learn
puppet-making, set-designing, story-telling
techniques, story-boarding, and Disney
stop-motion-animation strategies. Take home your
films on DVD or flash drive by the end of the week.
Cost: $159
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Grades 6th - 8th |
Summer 2018 Youth Classes
Please continue to check back for updates on the Summer 2018 Youth Classes.
Summer 2018 Youth Programs Flyer
Week of June 18th
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Explore your inner Picasso! Demonstrate your
creative side by having fun sculpting with clay,
painting on real canvas, learning about some famous
artists and taking a turn at creating some of your
very own Pop Art! You decide what you create. Learn
while having serious fun! Students will love all of
the possibilities as they create their very own
masterpieces!
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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9:00am - 4:00pm |
During this week at the Potter Park Zoo the students
will focus their work on creating a new design for
the zoo. Students will consider animal health and
safety, visitor accessibility, and safety of zoo
employees. Students will look at other zoo designs;
do research on design and flow of public areas;
interview zoo employees about their experience with
the changing design of the zoo. This is designed as
a GATE class as seen by the intense nature of the
curriculum.
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Grades 3rd - 4th |
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1:00am - 4:00pm |
Sparkle, splash and create through painting, making
plaster masks, trying different art mediums
understanding where art can take you. You'll learn
how some famous artists began, just like you. You'll
have a blast showing off your grand skills!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
There are many living things in our world around us
that we cannot see with the naked eye. That's what
we study in Microbiology! You will explore life
using a microscope - bacteria, yeast, amoeba,
paramecium, brine shrimp, worms, and more. You will
collect insects from a stream, watch microbes swim
and eat under the microscope, grow them on agar
plates, and even use them to make bread dough you
can take home and bake.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
How do airplanes stay in the air? What creates lift?
Learn the science behind flight, including
aerodynamics and meteorology. Take a field trip to
the Lansing Airport to see airplanes up close and
tour the Control Tower. Explore the future of
aviation including various applications, rules for
and ethical uses of drones. Have a front row seat to
see the LCC Youth Program Phantom Drone at work.
This class is taught by an FAA Certified Flight
Instructor/Commercial Pilot.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
This hands-on class will introduce you to photo techniques used by a real-world photojournalist! You will start by learning the difference between photojournalism and other types of photography. Bring a camera to class (cell phones are acceptable) and be prepared to take your own “news” photos on the very first day! We will discuss what makes a good news photo, the importance of a cutline and how to handle deadlines!
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Grades 6th - 12th |
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8:00am - 12:00pm |
Course runs from June 18th - 22nd.
The A+ Summer Youth Police Academy is a course rich in the study of the law relating to police procedures and public safety. Based on the Lansing Community College Mid-Michigan Police Academy curriculum, cadets will achieve personal pride and discipline through this course with a maximum of hands-on experience, physical activity and real-life observation and participation in the criminal justice system. Each cadet will be provided with a shirt and cap to be worn throughout the duration of the academy as his or her daily uniform. Cadets will experience handcuffing exercises, finger printing, evidence collection, arrest reenactment, Learn CPR with possible certification upon completion of practical and academic testing and obstacle course training exercises. Cadets will receive a canine demonstration and a field trip to the Lansing Police Lock-Up Facility, 54A District Court to witness real-life court proceedings, and Michigan Supreme Court Building. |
Grades 7th - 12th |
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8:00am - 12:00pm |
Course runs from June 18th - 22nd.
Youth Fire Academy is a hands-on training program featuring classroom and hands-on activities for youth interested in fire fighting and emergency services. The class is designed to be educational, fun and safe while providing students with an inside look at local fire and emergency services roles, responsibilities and duties. During the one-week, 20 hour course, students will be educated on a variety of subjects pertaining to fire safety and prevention. Each student will complete the academy gaining a deeper knowledge of how the fire/emergency services fits into their local Communities and their future.
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Grades 7th - 12th |
Week of June 25th
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Our program offers a karate experience for your child that is both educational and fun! It will be a safe, positive and motivational adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical, mental, and moral fitness. We have an exciting and proven mix of techniques that can make for a truly life-changing experience. The students will earn their first belt, work on board-breaking techniques and be a part of an exciting closing demonstration for families to view on the final day.
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Grades 2nd - 8th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Do you think about math as part of your health?
Exercise and diet are crucial for sustained healthy
lifestyles and math helps you get there! Explore
exercise, logs, portions, recipes, and many various
ways of motivation with math skills! Daily movement,
food groups, and various hands on projects for
engagement and learning!
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Learn to survive outdoors in emergency situations.
Practice reading maps using a compass, and practice
finding your way using a variety of low-tech methods
(for those times when batteries or tech fails!).
Create emergency signals, solar stills for purifying
water, and build a variety of quick shelters using
local natural materials. On the final day of course,
students will practice their outdoor survival skills
by building solar stills, signals, and shelters at
Fenner Nature Center.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Using Minecraft.edu, students will practice making
treasure and puzzle maps for their classmates and
families to explore. Additional activities include
mapping a local area outside of LCC East and then
re-creating it on Minecraft.edu. Students will also
explore local & world-wide/historical geographical
sites via educational games and in 3D recreated
worlds in Minecraft.edu.
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Grades 3rd - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Do you think about math as part of your health?
Exercise and diet are crucial for sustained healthy
lifestyles and math helps you get there! Explore
exercise, logs, portions, recipes, and many various
ways of motivation with math skills! Daily movement,
food groups, and various hands on projects for
engagement and learning!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
Week of July 9th
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Use science and engineering to design and build your own arcade games to set up in the classroom! Learn how to balance a budget (with play money) - from buying materials to getting paid for building the games. Then we will have an arcade party where we "pay to play" each other's games!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Visit far away planets! Fight aliens and monsters! Create your own world and the characters that live in that world. Using the imagination of comic book characters, you can write like never before!
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Using science, technology, engineering, and math skills students will build a series of sports structures such as designing a basketball hoop and catapult, launching mini arrows in an archery contest, sailing a wooden boat, building a parachute, and make a big splash in a diving contest. Students can compete against each other for top honors or just have fun building.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Our program offers a karate experience for your child that is both educational and fun! It will be a safe, positive and motivational adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical, mental, and moral fitness. We have an exciting and proven mix of techniques that can make for a truly life-changing experience. The students will earn their first belt, work on board-breaking techniques and be a part of an exciting closing demonstration for families to view on the final day.
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Grades 2nd - 8th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Younger kids can do robots too! Sphero robotics is a fun, hands-on way for your child to learn the basics of controlling and programming a robot. Easily controlled with provided iPads or your own smart phone, your child will be introduced to the exciting field of robotics!
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Do you love animation, graphic novels and adventure? Every video game, movie and TV series begins with a great story idea. Learn how to draw and write graphic novels inspired by your favorite games, movies and TV adventures; or create your own magic.
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Using science, technology, engineering, and math skills students will build a series of sports structures such as designing a basketball hoop and catapult, launching mini arrows in an archery contest, sailing a wooden boat, building a parachute, and make a big splash in a diving contest. Students can compete against each other for top honors or just have fun building.
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Crayfish, tadpoles, fairy shrimp, snails and tiny clams! There is an abundance of life to explore in a pond. This class is loaded with live animals each day and includes a field trip to Nature Discovery where we will step into a vernal pond to collect our samples for study! Plenty of opportunities for feeding animals and observing predator-prey interaction.
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Grades 4th - 8th |
Week of July 16th
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Do you like a good mystery? The classroom scene is set, Mr. Bear was missing, and you get to solve a mystery! First you will become a detective as you search for clues. Next you will test fibers, powders, and prints just like a real scientist. As you gather facts you will be able to solve the mystery of missing Bear. Students will develop critical thinking, science, math and reading skills in this fun hands-on class.
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Do you love dinosaurs and museums? Do you want to learn all about rocks and minerals and the secrets they hold? Come and learn about geological time and how we fit into the creation of our Earth. Field trip to MSU Museum included.
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Grades 3rd - 4th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Want to build your own robot? This hands-on class will teach students how to build, program and test their device using real-life robotics technology. Students will use computer science, science, technology, engineering, and math with this hands-on LEGO Mindstorm Robotics EV3 platform. Students are encouraged to brainstorm in order to find creative solutions to problems and then develop them through a process of selecting, building, testing and evaluating. This class uses the EV3 Intelligent Brick, a powerful small computer that makes it possible to control motors and collect sensor feedback. Robots can be controlled via smart phone or remote control.
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Grades 6th - 12th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Have fun in this “maker’s class” where you design and build spinning gadgets to take home! We will use spare parts and reclaimed material to make our gadgets. Enroll with a friend and continue creating gadgets together all summer. Students will explore the dynamics of kinetic energy, torque, simple machine form and function, force and motion. They will learn to accurately measure and cut wood for their projects. They will enhance their engineering and design skills, improve their problem solving skills and hone teamwork skills. Students will artistically design and decorate each project. All materials supplied.
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Grades 5th - 8th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
This class is especially for the budding engineers. Serious minded students will get an opportunity to build an advanced robot while being exposed to mechanics, electronics, computer programming and engineering. The course culminates in a mini-competition between teams.
This course blends all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with hands-on activities. Students will follow instructions to build a core, working robot, and then be encouraged to create and improvise. Students will learn programming in this class, using Vex IQ Robotics equipment. Students will work in teams during the entire class.
While there are not prerequisites for this course, students enjoy taking this class after progressing through the Battling Robots Junior and Senior sequence.
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Grades 6th - 12th |
Week of July 23rd
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Younger kids can do robots too! Sphero robotics is a fun, hands-on way for your child to learn the basics of controlling and programming a robot. Easily controlled with provided iPads or your own smart phone, your child will be introduced to the exciting field of robotics!
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Grades 2nd - 3rd |
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1:00am - 4:00pm |
Do you love to build and destroy? Are you into science experiments that get messy? Use the scientific method and inquiry to build and explore how we make tall buildings, strong bridges and other modern day science miracles.
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
This class starts with a blast-off! We will spend the day launching different rockets outdoors, taking measurements and calculating their height. Then we move on to building our own robots! Bring in old electronic devices, appliances and toys from home. We will "deconstruct" them to get the parts we need, then design and build a unique robot to take home. Improve your science, engineering and math skills.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Learn about the use of mythology in modern popular culture. Study the use of mythology in comic books, movies and tv. Learn to write your own myths or put a twist on an old tale. Become a historian mythology and learn how to use that knowledge to create the myths of the future!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Want to build your own robot? This hands-on class will teach students how to build, program and test their device using real-life robotics technology. Students will use computer science, science, technology, engineering, and math with this hands-on LEGO Mindstorm Robotics EV3 platform. Students are encouraged to brainstorm in order to find creative solutions to problems and then develop them through a process of selecting, building, testing and evaluating. This class uses the EV3 Intelligent Brick, a powerful small computer that makes it possible to control motors and collect sensor feedback. Robots can be controlled via smart phone or remote control.
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Grades 6th - 12th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Design and build a miniature golf course this summer! The class will take a trip to a local Putt Putt golf course to play a round and get ideas for our own course. We will use math, science and engineering skills to design moving parts for our mini golf holes. Using spare parts and scrap material we will build the course and set it up in the parking lot to play on the last day!
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Grades 5th - 8th |
Week of July 30th
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
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Grades 4th - 5th |
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9:00am - 12:00pm |
Learn about our earth’s systems in our hands-on geology camp. Step back in time to dig for fossils, look inside a volcano, build an earthquake-proof building, design your own seismograph and use topographic maps for orienteering.
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Grades 6th - 8th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
This class is especially for the budding engineers. Serious minded students will get an opportunity to build an advanced robot while being exposed to mechanics, electronics, computer programming and engineering. The course culminates in a mini-competition between teams.
This course blends all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with hands-on activities. Students will follow instructions to build a core, working robot, and then be encouraged to create and improvise. Students will learn programming in this class, using Vex IQ Robotics equipment. Students will work in teams during the entire class.
While there are not prerequisites for this course, students enjoy taking this class after progressing through the Battling Robots Junior and Senior sequence.
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Grades 6th - 12th |
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1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Learn about our earth’s systems in our hands-on geology camp. Step back in time to dig for fossils, look inside a volcano, build an earthquake-proof building, design your own seismograph and use topographic maps for orienteering.
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Grades 4th - 5th |
Week of August 6th
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9:00am - 4:00pm |
During this week at the Potter Park Zoo the students
will focus their work on creating a new design for
the zoo. Students will consider animal health and
safety, visitor accessibility, and safety of zoo
employees. Students will look at other zoo designs;
do research on design and flow of public areas;
interview zoo employees about their experience with
the changing design of the zoo. This is designed as
a GATE class as seen by the intense nature of the
curriculum.
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Grades 5th - 6th |
Fall 2018 Youth Classes
Please continue to check back for updates on the Fall 2018 Saturday Youth Classes.
Contact Us
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Physical Location:
Lansing Community College East Campus
2827 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 483-1415
Fax: (517) 483-9750
Email: lcc_cce@lcc.edu
Community Education and Workforce Development
West Campus Room M105
Phone: (517) 483-1338
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