Published Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:16 AM
Updated Wednesday, March 26, 2008 11:17 AM

 

Summer camps offer fun for kids

Make this a summer to remember with “Kids’ College” summer camps at Trident Technical College.

According to the school, the camps for children ages 6-16 help develop and expand their interests, stimulate creativity and provide unique learning opportunities on a college campus.

Camps are held on TTC’s Main Campus in North Charleston.

Camp topics for ages 6-8 include Dynamic Dinos, Junior Vehicles Using LEGOs, MatheMagicians and Step into Reading.

For ages 7-11, TTC offers Crazy Chemistry; Let Go of My LEGOs; Mad Science Mysteries; NASA: Journey into Outer Space; Rockin’ Robots and Aerodynamics; Sizzling Summer Science; Spanish is Fun; Vehicles Using LEGOs; and WOW! Is this Science.

Children ages 9-11 can enjoy Aviation Adventures; Biology Brainiacs; Brain Power; Hip Hop Homework; Junior Engineers; Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees; Office Pizazz; PC Troubleshooting and Repair; The Young Writer’s Club; and Web Design and Flash Animation. Camp topics for ages 10-12 include Adventures in Comic Creations, CSI Trident and Fun with Digital Photography. For ages 10-12, TTC offers Computer Forensics; Creative Writing; Imaginative Photography; Junior Engineers; NXT Robots; PC Troubleshooting and Repair for Teens; PSAT/SAT Prep Course; Smart Money Now; and Web Design and Flash Animation.

The Youth Summer Program for ages 12-15 consists of five modules that focus on interpersonal skills. Topics include communicating effectively, being a team player, leadership, presentation and networking.

Young foodies can learn their way around the kitchen with culinary camps. Topics include Cakes and Cake Decorating; Candy and Chocolate Making; Cooking Around the World; Cooking Italian; Culinary Boot Camp; Pastry Boot Camp; Picnics and Pool Parties; and South of the Border. Each camp is offered for ages 8-11 and 12-16.

Two online camps are available for children ages 10 and older, Elementary Engineering Using LEGOs and Video Game Design.

For more information on camps, including descriptions, dates and prices, visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce.htm. To register, call (843) 574-6152 or visit the registration page on the Web site.