March 8, 2018 – Do not let summer go by without a great summer camp experience for your middle school- or high school-aged student. Collin College offers programs for students interested in nursing, robotics, music, dance, SAT/ACT preparation and much more.
Many of the camps offered by Collin College are listed below. For more summer camp opportunities, visit www.collin.edu/community/summercamps.html.
- ACT Preparation
Tuesdays/Thursdays, July 10-Aug. 9
Central Park Campus, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinneyReview the English & writing, reading, math and science portions of the ACT Exam. Learn test taking strategies and subject study skills necessary to achieve the ACT score you are aiming for! Open to teens ages 14 and up. Cost is $169. Contact 972.985.3750 or CKA@collin.edu for more information. More at http://www.collin.edu/ce/teens/.
- Collin Summer Dance Festival 2018
Monday-Friday, July 9-13
Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco, Dance Studio LC104The eighth annual Collin Summer Dance Festival is for beginners or advanced dancers, 14 years old and up, and features workshops in modern, ballet, jazz, salsa, contemporary, musical theatre, hip-hop, dance improvisation and more. The cost is $125 for early registration paid by May 14 or $150 if paid between May 15-June 29. Late registration is $175 on June 30 or after, may include limitations and is subject to the festival coordinator’s permission. The Summer Dance Festival Space is limited. Refunds may be given up to two weeks prior to the festival start date. Any requests made after that time will be charged a refund fee of $25. Online registration is available now atwww.collin.edu/department/dance/summerdance.html Call Tiffanee Arnold, festival coordinator, at 972.881.5830 or email dance@collin.edu for more information.
- Crime Scene Investigation Camp
Choose from one of the following sessions:Monday-Thursday, June 11-14, 1-4 p.m., and
Monday-Thursday, June 25-28, 1-4 p.m.Preston Ridge Campus, J Building Foyer, 9700 Wade Blvd.,Participants will learn the forensic science behind crime scene investigation throughout Texas. Sessions cover topics like fingerprints, blood evidence, DNA, shoe and tire impressions, search procedures, interviewing and more. Campers will also participate in Crime Scene/Mystery Sessions with mock crime scenes where students will collect evidence and help solve the crimes. Each session and sample scene is age appropriate and challenging. Campers entering ninth through 12th grade are eligible to attend. The cost is $100 per participant. Registration for Week 1 is open through June 1 and registration for Week 2 is open through June 8. Sign up athttps://csicampatcollincollege2.eventbrite.com. Contact Meredith Martin at mmartin@collin.edufor more information.
- Culinary Camp
Monday-Friday, July 16-20; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Preston Ridge Campus, The Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education,
9700 Wade Boulevard in FriscoCalling all teenage foodies! Students between 7th-10th grades will learn techniques from a chef in a commercial kitchen. Cost is $149 and includes a hat, apron and food. In this hands-on class students will learn various culinary techniques. Each student can invite two guests to a culinary event featuring delicious student creations. Registration opens April 15. Spots are limited. Early registration is recommended. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or emailengtechevent@collin.edu for more information.
- CyberSecurity Camp (Co-ed)
Wednesday-Friday, June 13-15; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center, 9700 Wade Boulevard in FriscoWant to know how hackers break into computers? Like to play with computers and electronics? Students between 7th-12th grades will learn how people hack into computers and how to protect computer systems. These camps are sponsored by State Farm and the Engineering, Technology and Computer Sciences Department. Cost is $99 and includes lunch. Registration opens April 15. Spots are limited and registration fills quickly. Early registration is recommended. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email engtechevent@collin.edu for more information.
- Nurse Camp
Monday-Wednesday, June 4-6
Central Park Campus, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinney For students interested in getting an inside look at the nursing profession, Collin College is hosting its free Nurse Camp. Open to students between 8th-12th grades, participants will observe demonstrations and participate in simulations from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Space is limited. Visit www.collin.edu/nursing or email crangel@collin.edu for more information.
- Pastry Camp
Monday-Friday, June 25-29; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.Preston Ridge Campus, The Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education, 9700 Wade Boulevard in FriscoAre you ready to learn how to make delectable desserts that will impress your friends and family? Students between 7th-10th grades will learn techniques from a pastry chef in a commercial kitchen. Cost is $149 and includes a hat, apron and food. In this hands-on class students will learn various pastry and baking techniques. Each student can invite two guests to a tea featuring delicious treats created throughout the week. Registration opens April 15. Spots are limited. Early registration is recommended. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email engtechevent@collin.edu for more information.
- Robotics Camps
All Girls Camp: Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Co-ed Camp: Monday-Friday, August 6-10; 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Both camps will be held at the Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center, 9700 Wade Boulevard in Frisco.Students between 7th-9th grades will stimulate their minds and unleash creativity at the Summer Robotics Camps. These camps are sponsored by State Farm, the Collin College Robotics Club and the Engineering, Technology and Computer Sciences Department. Cost is $99 and includes snacks and a drink. Registration opens April 15. Spots are limited and registration fills quickly. Early registration is recommended. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email engtechevent@collin.edu for more information.
- SAT Math Review
Saturdays, June 9-July 14, Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard in Plano OR
Wednesdays, June 26-July 31, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399 in McKinneyThe redesigned SAT Math components feature problems with applications in science, social science, career scenarios and other real-life contexts. This six session course focuses on helping students develop the knowledge and skills measured by the SAT Math components. Open to students 14 years and up. Cost is $129. Contact 972.985.3750 or CKA@collin.edu for more information. More athttp://bit.ly/SAT-Review.
- SAT Verbal Review
Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 5-July 5, Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard in Plano OR
Mondays/Wednesdays, July 9-25, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399 in McKinneyThe redesigned SAT Verbal components include a reading test, writing and language test, and one optional essay question. This 10 session course focuses on helping students develop the knowledge and skills measured by the SAT Verbal components. Open to students 14 years and up. Cost is $169. Contact 972.985.3750 or CKA@collin.edu for more information. More at http://bit.ly/SAT-Review.
- SMASH Camp
Monday-Thursday, July 9-12, Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Boulevard in Frisco
Find out why learning science is fun. Calling all middle school students for an exciting four, half-day (1-4pm) summer SMASH camp. Students can explore their potential in science/mathematics and learn about topics in biology, chemistry, physics, geology and math with fun, hands-on activities. This camp is designed with an interdisciplinary approach to give students a holistic view of how science works. Students entering grades 7-9 are eligible to attend. Cost is $80. Registration opens April 1, and spots are limited. Early registration is recommended. Visit https://smashcamp2018.eventbrite.com to register. For more information, call Dr. Dawn Richardson at 972.377.1725 or email drichardson@collin.edu or Dr. Sukanya Subramanian 972.377.1583 ssubramanian@collin.edu
- Texas All-Star Jazz Camp
Monday-Friday, July 9-13 (registration/auditions July 8)
Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in PlanoThe Texas All-Star Jazz Camp features a flurry of daily workshops and rehearsals as musicians learn the world of big band jazz. Camp faculty includes top jazz musicians from around the country, who have played with big names such as Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, the Metroplexity Big Band and Woody Herman. This summer, TASJC welcomes saxophonist-composer Adam Larson as its guest artist. Students must be at least 13 years old with at least one year of study on their instrument. Cost is $325 with lunch. For information and a PDF application, please email Mr. Pete Weise, camp director, at pweise@collin.edu or call 972.516.5076.
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