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MCC’s College for Kids Cultivates Artistic Expression

It's not too late to register children & teens for College for Kids – running July 8 thru Aug. 15 – at Middlesex Community College

'Advanced Digital Photography' is just one of many College for Kids' summer offerings at MCC.
'Advanced Digital Photography' is just one of many College for Kids' summer offerings at MCC. (Courtesy photo)

Let the kids explore their artistic side with arts-focused College for Kids summer programs at Middlesex Community College.

It’s not too late to register for College for Kids 2019, which runs July 8 through Aug. 15. One- and three-week, full- and half-day summer programs for children and teens (ages 8 to 17) are offered in Bedford and Lowell. Here’s a sampling of arts programs offered this summer:

Creative Sculpture – Combine engineering with art to create sculptures with recycled materials. (Ages 8-12; offered July 8-11 [Course number: YTH 749 30]; in Bedford)

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Creative Writing – Develop your skills as an up-and-coming writer. (Ages 10-15; offered July 8-11 [YTH 755 30]; in Bedford)

Fashion Design – Explore fashion tools and techniques, and develop your own style. (Ages 12-16; offered July 8-11 [YTH 614 80]; in Lowell)

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Choreography – Dancers can explore a variety of styles of dance while learning how to use their own creative voice. (Ages 8-16; offered July 15-18 [YTH 756 30]; in Bedford)

Exploration Art Studio ­– A variety of art materials will be at your disposal to create what interests you! (Ages 8-12; offered July 15-18 [YTH 750 30]; in Bedford)

Advanced Digital Photography – Learn about new photographers, digital artists and more sophisticated techniques. (Ages 12-17; offered July 29-Aug. 1 [YTH 762 30]; in Bedford)

For the complete MCC College for Kids 2019 schedule and registration information, visit https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/collegeforkids or call 781-280-3663.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!

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