Welcome to summer!
Johnston Community College offers Summer Youth Camps that provide unique academic and enrichment educational experiences for k-12th graders. The camps are designed to teach meaningful skills, develop new interests and hobbies and excite and motivate students about learning. Most importantly, they will be ABSOLUTELY FUN!
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- 2011 Summer camp descriptions & rates--Updated!
- 2011 Camp Calendar
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Cleveland 2011 summer youth camps
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.Beginning Piano I
Start your summer learning the fundamentals of keyboarding from an experienced instructor. Be amazed by how much progress you can make in a week.June 13-17
Rising 6th - 8th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$65.00
Basic Drawing
Working with drawing pencil and pad, learn drawing techniques to include: perspective, shadowing, highlighting and “the artist’s eye.” A good time to develop those artistic skills learning from a commercial artist. Supplies needed include drawing pad, drawing pencils, gum eraser, and charcoal stick (Supply cost approx. $20.00).June 13-17
Rising 6th - 8th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$70.00
Camp IMPACT
(Intervene–Model–Participate–Accept–Contribute–Teach) Blended line-up of 6 lighter and serious topics each day, ranging from solving a medical mystery to pet care. Always a popular camp!June 20 - 23
Rising 6th - 8th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$50.00
Mosaic Art
Experience the unique characteristics of creating mosaic art objects. A real fun class that produces fine results. Wonderful instructor. Supplies needed include mosaic blanks glue/grout (Supply cost approx. $35.00).July 11- 14
Rising 6th - 8th graders
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$45.00
Art Mediums
Go beyond simple pen and ink medium. Learn techniques to work in watercolor, colored pencils/pastels, charcoal, etc. Beginners and experienced art students welcome. Supplies needed include watercolor set, pastel kit, charcoal, drawing supplies & art pads (Supply cost approx. $35.00).July 11 - 14
Rising 6th - 12th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$58.00
The Write Stuff
Creative writing camp appealing to both beginning and experienced writers. Opportunity to write fiction, poetry, plays and TV script. Guest speaker: local published author.July 18 - 22
Rising 7th - 12th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$75.00
Chorus
Opportunity to work on singing technique in an ensemble setting. Goal is to prepare for a performance on the JCC main campus.July 18 - 29
Rising 6th - 8th graders
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$105.00
Clay Masterpieces
Learn the basics of pottery and ceramics at a full hands-on camp. Learn hand building in clay, creating & pouring molds, painting techniques, and try your hand at the pottery wheel. Supplies needed include 2 bags earthenware clay, earthenware paint glaze, 12 ceramic bisque tiles & box earthenware ceramic slip (Supply cost: approx. $140.00).July 18 - 21
Rising 6th - 8th graders
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$45.00
Beginning Piano II
A follow-up to Piano I to reinforce what you learned and practiced during the summer. A camp that will take you to the next level.July 25 - 29
Rising 6th - 8th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$65.00
Real Guitar Hero
Are you a teen who wants to play real guitar….not just guitar video games?Are you a parent who wants your teen to learn an instrument, or are you looking for an awesome summer experience for your teen?
Unleash your inner musician and learn the basic elements of playing guitar! No previous knowledge of the guitar is necessary for this class.
In the two week summer camp for rising 6th - 10th graders, learn basic music theory, including chords, rhythm, reading tablature and playing by ear. You will learn to play popular songs from various music styles such as rock, blues, jazz, country, and gospel.
Acoustic guitar preferred but not required; electric guitars are allowed with amp & headphones required. (The book costs approx. $11.00)
August 1 - 11
Rising 6th - 10th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$80.00
Back to School
Focus on going back to school: time management, positive decision making, study & testing skills, critical thinking, etc. Exercise for your brain.August 1 - 5
Rising 7th - 9th graders
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
$75.00