District 622 Community Education

Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they'll have built two exciting DC-powered robots-sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-one course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots.

Smash! Crash! BOOM! If you enjoy building and breaking, then this camp is for you! You will be introduced to basic engineering concepts, problem-solving, and teamwork, all through the exciting theme of building and wrecking. Learn about the Engineering Design Process and create a mini wrecking ball, catapult, slingshot, wrecking car and more! Put on your hard hats and safety goggles and join the fun!

Create your own stop-motion animation using characters from the Harry Potter and Fantastical Beasts series. Students will build and design magical-themed scenes and props. Then, they will handle all the technical details of filming scenes, including stop-motion, digital editing, special effects, and transitions to the movie. Students will create digital animations and participate in our Harry Potter-themed STEAM activities. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.

Hack into the code of classic games! Students will learn Java coding skills while modifying games such as Asteroids, Tetris, Snake, and more! Coding beginners and more experienced students will love this class. This fun class is our staff and students' favorite codling class. Java is a text-based language, so students should have good keyboarding and basic computer skills. Bring a USB drive to save your games.

From sketching initial concepts to constructing and assembling real-world stage elements, you'll gain valuable skills and experience working on the setting that brings theater to life! Friends and family are invited to view the student’s final project on the last day of camp.

Discover the world of musical theater by honing your skills in singing, dancing, and acting. Collaborate with your fellow cast members to create a captivating performance to demonstrate your newly acquired talents at the end of the week.

Learn and play some of the latest multi-player Table Top Strategy Games! Introduce yourself to deck building, worker placement, and cooperative games such as Settlers of Catan, Machi Koro, Exploding Kittens, Godsforge and more.

Learn about role playing games by joining us on an entry level dungeon adventure. Will your group make it to safety and succeed in your quest? No experience will be required, your DM will be guiding you.

Back by popular demand! Come for the pretty pineapple printmaking, but stay for the sweet citrus scent! In this class, we’ll draw, paint, sculpt and more, but we’ll do it all with a very special twist- these SCENT-SATIONAL works of art all smell as sweet as they look! Come learn the secret ingredients for sweet-smelling artwork as we create cute pointillism cupcakes, a field of tulips, and more. Yes, you read it all right- this class is full of scratch and sniff artwork that smells as sweet as it looks! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Vibrant colors and slime collide in a kaleidoscope of creativity! In this dynamic camp, kids embark on a colorful journey as they master the art of tie-dyeing. The excitement continues as they delve into the world of slime, concocting their own oozy, stretchy, and mesmerizing concoctions. From tie-dyed shirts to custom slime creations, this camp is a hands-on adventure that encourages self-expression and messy fun. These are not projects you want to do at home! Each child needs to bring their own white cotton t-shirt to camp. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Are you ready for some serious cuteness? You are going to love to create these kawaii-styled projects that are so cute that they’ll make everyone go "Aww!" We'll be using clay, paint, and Model Magic® as we make these adorable masterpieces that emphasize the true quality of cuteness. We’ll make a teeny tiny succulent garden, we'll draw and paint a happy avocado and we'll even make a teddy bear macaroon that is just cute as can be! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day.

Join us for an exciting camp that will unlock your artistic potential and put your problem-solving skills to the test. Inspired by the hit TV show Nailed It!, we'll provide you with all the tools you need to create dazzling masterpieces. The rest is up to you! Get ready to sculpt a sparkly, themed picture holder, design an adorable blinged out panda, and craft shimmering springtime blossoms. There's so much more in store for you! This is Nailed It!, Kidcreate-style - no baking, just sculpting, painting, collaging, and loads of fun. Are you ready to take on the challenge? We can't wait to see if you can nail it! Please pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child.

In this class, artists will create a soft, huggable sock puppy with a doghouse fit for canine royalty. After all, man’s best friend deserves the best. Woof! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.