Science
Dissecting Squid
Want to know a little more about Krusty Krab’s employee, Squidward? Did the animators
accurately draw Spongebob’s co-worker, the squid? Take a deep dive into squid facts
as we study their anatomy. Prepare to do fun experiments as we replicate their movement
in the ocean and learn about their amazing changing chromatophores. Finally put on
gloves and pick up those dissection scissors as we open up a squid and take a close
look at the funnel, the ink sac and more.
Fun with Physics
Complete fun projects every day like building your own mini hovercraft, generating
electricity, and making a real working waterwheel! This class is packed with science
projects and activities that will increase your knowledge of electricity, magnetism,
tension and friction. Students will also learn how to turn household garbage into
real working machines!
Michigan Wildlife Adventure
Are you curious about why your lungs inflate and deflate? Are you more intrigued than
grossed out by blood? We will be taking a look at important systems in our body, the
parts that make them up and how they work! Here we will investigate the workings of
the heart, lungs, brain and bones. We will look at real bones, explore how our heart
pumps and build a model of our lungs.
Pond Life Explorers
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.
Science Wizards
Atoms, energy, chemistry and live animals - this class has it all! Explore the world
of science, from insects to magnetism, blowing up balloons and launching rockets.
Hands-on experiments that seem like magic are taught by an experienced chemist. You
will use critical thinking to complete and understand your experiments. If you are
a budding scientist (or wizard), then this is the class for you!
Technology
Beginning Robotics
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 your child will be introduced to the exciting field of robotics!
Battling Robots
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!
Music Video Production
Filmmakers and actors needed! Make a music video under the guidance of an experienced
filmmaker. The classroom will be transformed into a mini-studio and students will
have access to camcorders, tripods, IPads, art supplies and other technological tools
to bring your ideas to life. This class will work in teams to create a team video.
Rockets & Robots
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.
Video Game Design
In this class your child will learn the basics of coding, animation and game design.
Engineering
Brickmaster Story Builders
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!
Build A ‘Bot
You will learn how to design and build a unique mini-robot to take home in this fun,
hands-on science class! We will scavenge the parts to build your robot from small
electronics, appliances and old toys that you bring in. Each mini-robot built will
be different. The more items you bring in the bigger variety of gears, motors, wheels,
pulleys and other parts you will have as your building materials.
Then we will have an arcade party where we "pay to play" each other’s games.
Miniature Golf Challenge
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 to play on the last day!
STEAM Spinning Gadgets
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 learn the
science and math associated with kinetic energy, torque, force and motion. All materials
supplied.
STEM Sports
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.
The Arts
Art-Explore Painting Mediums
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!
Comic Book Commanders
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.
Digital Filmmaking
Lights, camera, action! Work individually and in groups to direct and produce video
projects. Learn about television production and filmmaking, learn how to set up and
run a video camera, interview, camera techniques, and how to storyboard. The film
crew will work in teams to script and produce simple and fun video projects.
Imagination Art
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 and
have fun and learn while you are at it! Students will love all of the possibilities
as they create their very own masterpieces!
Okinawan Karate, 2nd-8th Grade
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 demonstrate their achievements
to their parents on the final day. A field trip to Dojo is included with this class.
Math
3D Theme Park Fun
In this class you will use geometry, fractions, volume, area, perimeter and conversions
to build the ultimate theme park. Your only limitation is your own imagination. Are
you up to the challenge?
Special Interest
Youth Fire Academy
Youth Fire Academy is a 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.
Class includes field trip to local fire station. Physical fitness activities are part
of this class. NOTE: The Youth Fire Academy is held at the LCC WEST Campus.
Youth Police Academy
Each cadet will be supplied with a shirt and cap to be worn throughout the duration
of the academy as their 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, Michigan Supreme Court Building and possibly the Michigan State Police
Training Academy.
