Moraine Valley Summer Camps Offer Kids Adventures in STEM

There are plenty of fun and interesting classes for children and teens to keep them busy and their minds from turning to mush this summer. Registration is now open for engaging and adventurous summer camps and programs at Moraine Valley Community College’s Valley Learning Center. Camps and programs take place in June and July on the Palos Hills campus located at 9000 W. College Parkway.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) -- New this year, kids and teens can design a half- or full-day camp that combines all things STEM. The all-day STEM adventure gives campers an opportunity to participate in immersive, hands-on activities covering all aspects of STEM. Experiences will include game programming, robotics, movie making, 3-D printing, mathematical modeling, and physics/chemistry experimentation. The camp, recommended for ages 8 to 14, is offered Monday through Thursday, June 25 to 28, and July 16 to 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $399.

The Harry Potter Tech Camp lets campers cast spells, make a house float or shut down the whomping willow. Campers will make a stop-action motion movie where they brainstorm a plot, design the set, write the script, film and edit the production with voice-overs and sound track. The camp is scheduled for Monday through Friday, June 18 to June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Recommended for students 8 to 14. Cost is $200.

May the force be with the Star Wars Tech campers as they build and program LEGO robots, engage in robotic challenges and make their own stop-motion movie. Students will work in pairs, and their completed videos will be posted to YouTube. The camp, for students ages 8 to 14, is offered Monday through Friday, July 9 through 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $200.

Other half-day camps include Creating Minecraft Mods, Youth Gaming and Programming, Lego Graphic Novel Creation, Mythbotsters, and more.

To learn more about the summer offerings, call 708-974-5735 or visit the Valley Learning Center. Registration can be completed by calling 708-974-2110, in person in Building S, Room S103, or register online.

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