Half-Day Programs (Full Day camps)

Morning classes Morning and afternoon classes may be combined for a full-day camp experience. Extended hours and lunch care are required for full-day classes.

CCBC Essex, Half Day Classes at CCBC Catonsville, Dundalk, Owings Mills

Exciting half-day offerings allows you the flexibility of choosing either morning or afternoon half-day sessions; four convenient locations around the beltway make CCBC camps easy to reach.

Half-day camps will include reading, writing, math, language arts, visual arts, and an exploration of new areas in criminal justice, fashion and design, jewelry crafts and more. Extended hours and lunch care are not available for half day camps.

Half Days at Essex

MORNING CLASSES AFTERNOON CLASSES

Algebra I Review (Ages 10– 13) $125
Increase your ability to reason by using algebraic concepts including finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding the values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison, and creating arithmetic or geometric series.

Algebra II Review (Ages 14 – 17) $125
Increase your ability to solve more complex algebraic expressions using the rules of operations of signed numbers. Topics include continuing exercises in finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding their values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison, and creating arithmetic or geometric series.

Around the World in 5 Days (Ages 10 – 13) $129
Africa, Asia, South America, Europe along with any country you can imagine can be your destination. Explore the customs, culture, celebrations, music, and food of people from around the world. Discover what makes us different…and what we share in common as you learn an understanding and appreciation of others.

Blast from the Past: Explore Archaeology $129
(Ages 10 – 16)
You can dig it! Explore archaeology so you can find out what the past tells us and how to investigate it. Guest speakers bring the real world of archaeology exploration into the classroom. Class projects will give you hands-on experience and reinforce your field work skills.

Camp Scrubs (Ages 12– 16) $139
Potential doctors and nurses will be intrigued by investigating non-organic specimens such as the heart, brain, eyes, and kidneys in this course. Examine the basics of biology and health issues with an emphasis on anatomy and the human body. Medicine science, human anatomy, diseases, injuries, medical professions and work environments will be explored. CPR training will also be a part of this course.

Children's Summer Art Studio (Ages 7 – 11) $129
Draw, paint, and sculpt in a variety of media and develop your artistic skills. while exploring different subject matter. Fun art exercises, student-directed projects and more will tap your creativity. Some art history is included, too!

Computer Animation Workshop $258 (Ages 10 – 15) (2 weeks)
Macromedia flash animation will be your ticket to learning to draw and produce a short animation. Explore the basic concepts of computer animation including basic drawing tools, simple animations, glow buttons, graphic morphing and graphic layering. Create your own cartoon-like animation, outlining and revising a storyboard and presenting a short animation to class.

Cool Math for Kids (Ages 7 – 11) $119
More than just numbers, this is one of the most popular and fun forms of learning math. Discover techniques for solving math problems and puzzles through practice, fun activities and creative thinking.

CSI: Forensic Detectives (Ages 12 – 16 ) (2 weeks) $249
Be your own investigator and learn the science the pros use. You'll learn how to collect and identify fingerprints, examine hair and fiber samples, identify blood splatter patterns, footprints and use cast materials, analyze documents, and explore the fundamentals of crash dynamics.

Create A City (Ages 12 – 16) $145
How does a city get established? See how to create a neighborhood that is exciting using your own fresh yet practical ideas. Design a road system, plan a community, learn about the environment, safety issues, parks, buildings, stores and how people spend time together. Consider these ideas just like architects and urban designers would and also learn what you can do to improve your own community.

Creative Speaking and Writing (Ages 7 – 11) $119
Overcome your public speaking fears and gain confidence to deliver polished presentations of any kind. Learn to create an impressive presentation that informs, persuades, inspires, and conveys a compelling message. Through practice and feedback, master the techniques for delivering consistent, successful presentations. Create powerful visual aids to add impact, and learn the tools and techniques needed to grab and hold the interest of an audience.

Design & Decorate Your Dream Room $135 (Ages 12 – 16)
Use your own flair to make a decorating plan for a room in your home. Make it all about chic…learn color matching, accessorizing, fabric selection and furniture placement. Find out if you have design chic or just a sense of fun.

Doll Making (Ages 7 – 10) $135
Make a friend you will keep for a lifetime. Design your own one of a kind soft doll for show, for fun or as your BFF. Learn to sew by hand and give your doll his or her own style through the choices you make to bring their personality to life.

Drawing Studio (Ages 12 – 16) $135
Turn what you see into beautiful drawings. Practice drawing landscapes, portraits or objects from your observations or your imagination. Improve your use of line, shape, value, form/contour and perspectives.

Earth, Ecology, and You (Ages 8 – 11) $139
What impact do we have on the world around us? Discover how we affect plants, animals and humans as you learn about ways to restore native wildlife and plant habitats without collecting live plants or animals. Exciting games and activities teach you to learn more about conservation and reinforce the concepts to respect all living creatures. A nature scavenger hunt, a "live eating" experience and a healthy hike around the campus will add to the fun!

Fun with Chinese (Mandarin) (Ages 9 – 13) $119
Take your first steps in listening to and speaking the Mandarin form of the Chinese language. Practice reading and writing skills once you have demonstrated some basic conversational skills as you learn about the rich and fascinating world of Chinese culture through the centuries.

Gadgets, Gizmos and Inventions (Ages 7 – 11) $164
Calling all ingenious inventors, come create your own electronic gadgets and gizmos! As a junior scientist you will build a water rocket, create slime and invent your own electronic gadget. Learn engineering design principles, and problem solving techniques.

Little Miss Maryland (Ages 7 – 10) $119
Playing Pageant is a fun, age appropriate way for young students to showcase their unique talents, improve self confidence and personal awareness. Students can expect to practice interviewing techniques, acquire basic cultural awareness and perfect and present a talent skill. Family and friends are encouraged to watch as we crown Little Miss Maryland on the last day of class.

Magic Lantern Puppet Show (Ages 7 – 10) $135
The drama of light and shadow add the magic that lets you discover a new way to make your own puppet shows. By creating a magic lanterns slide with flat puppets, you can make the action happen and make your own show for family and friends.

Maryland Basic Boating Certification Course for Youth (Ages 12 – 16) $128
All aboard! You'll get all the necessary tools and basic boating skills to meet the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Certification requirements. Gain knowledge of the types of vessels, navigational aids, marine weather regulations, emergency situations, personal watercraft. State certification will be issued upon successful completion.

Organizational and Study Skills for Students (Ages 9 – 12) $119
Improve time management as well as listening, memory, note taking, and test taking skills. Become more confident in handling assignments and analyze your own individual learning style to helps you become more efficient and organized.

Photostory (Ages 7 – 11) $129
Do you have photographs from a favorite trip or a special party or an amazing game that you would like to preserve in a unique way? Learn to scan photos, organize them to tell the story of your special event and then add narration in your own voice along with background music to create an awesome video story that can be played on any PC with Windows Media Player.

Project Runway: Sketch & Design $135
(Ages 12 – 16)
Does everyone always comment on your style and sense of fashion? Create your own fashion sketches and basic patterns. Let your fashion sense shine through in sketches of your own mini collection.

Project Runway: Stitch and Create $280 (Ages 12 – 16) (2 weeks)
Bring your ideas to life and use your creativity to sew your own clothes. Learn the basics that designers use to make great looking fashions. You'll read patterns and create your own imaginative outfit. Bring your own sewing machine to class.

Robotics (Ages 12 – 16) $164
Get ready to enter the exciting world of Robotics! Learn to design, build and program your own moving and walking robot. Using the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System, there are limitless possibilities to building and programming. This course combines sport with science and technology.

SAT/PSAT Verbal Review (Ages 14 – 17) $139
Reading and Writing portions of the SAT or PSAT become a breeze when you learn test tips, build vocabulary, discover strategies that will help your confidence. * This course has a required textbook which is included in the cost of the course.

See it, Hear it, Document it! $315 (Ages 11 – 14) (2 weeks)
Make a video about something that matters to you! From trying new camera angles to interview techniques, recording sound, storyboards as well as how to view and critique movies and videos, you'll improve your own work. After making the documentary with your team you'll get your own DVD to take with you.

Sew it Up! (Ages 7 – 11) (2 weeks) $280
Sewing basics can help you create the collection of your dreams. Learn to choose fabric, read and cut patterns, use a sewing machine. Now sew your own skirt, pants or fashion bag or purse. Bring your own sewing machine.

Spanish - Level I (Ages 7– 11) $119
Spoken by 320 million people around the world, Spanish is also the first or second language for over 14 million people in the United States. Come have fun and learn to speak Spanish in this beginning class that will incorporate culture and language use through conversational dialogues, games, music, and dance.

Spa Camp for Teens (Ages 12 – 15) $139
Pamper and de-stress yourself and learn about the fine art of relaxation and meditation. With some math and science on hand, you'll learn how to create your own scented masks, facials, foot soaks, exfoliants and aroma-therapy. You'll also practice how to care for your hair, nails and skin using natural techniques which include nutrition, exercise, massage, manicures and more.

Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9 – 12) $139
This fun and exciting workshop explores the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create your own unique works of art using different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation with a variety of software packages.

Web Page Designs (Ages 12 – 16) $139
Put pizzazz in your own Web page designs using Microsoft Front-Page and create Web pages that expresses your own individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks, and graphic designs.

AFTERNOON CLASSES at Essex

Algebra II Review (Ages 14 – 17) $125
Increase ability to solve more complex algebraic expressions using the rules of operations of signed numbers. Topics include continuing exercises in finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding their values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison, and creating arithmetic or geometric series.

Brain Games to Improve Your Mind $85
(Ages 7 – 11)
Raise your educational achievement and enhance learning and memory using brain exercises to stimulate left (logic) and right (creative) brain thinking through a variety of intriguing puzzles and hands-on activity. Identify learning styles, solve pictures, visual and illusion puzzles, and mind benders.

Computer Keyboarding for Young People $129 (Ages 7 – 11)
It is never too soon to master keyboarding skills. Whether you want to work with word processing or computer graphics, you can learn correct keyboarding techniques and avoid the “hunt and peck” method as you have fun with Microsoft.

Fun with Clay: A Scuplture Studio $129 (Ages 9 – 13)
It’s fun…it’s creative! Learn hand-building techniques and clay types and then begin to craft your own sculpture using embossing, glazing surface decoration, along with coil and slab techniques to make pinch pots.

Fun with Chinese (Mandarin) (Ages 9 – 13) $119
Take your first steps in listening to and speaking the Mandarin form of the Chinese language. Practice reading and writing skills once you have demonstrated some basic conversational skills as you learn about the rich and fascinating world of Chinese culture through the centuries.

Fun with Japanese (Ages 7 – 11) $119
Explore beginning Japanese language and develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing basic Japanese language through conversational dialogues, music, games and hands-on activities.

Hands-On Geometry (Ages 14 – 16) $129
An alternative approach to learning geometry will let your explore this math field through creative hand-son activities. Cover basic geometry terms and principles , non-Euclidian geometry (shapes and their properties, symmetry and Mobius strip).

Japanese Animé and Manga (Ages 12 – 16) $139
More than just viewing animation and comics, you’ll learn drawing techniques, character and stories plus get an insight into Japanese culture and learn to understand and appreciate Asian mythology, symbolism, martial arts, and Zen philosophy.

Jewelry: Beads, Bracelets and More $135 (Ages 7 – 11)
Make some totally fabulous jewelry for you, your family, your friends…rings, bracelets, necklaces galore. Don’t stop there…create anklets, hair clips and more with glass beads, modeling clay, shrink plastic, 3-D paint, buttons, old jewelry, even paper!

Maryland Basic Boating Certification Course for Youth (Ages 12 – 16) $128
All aboard! You’ll get all the necessary tools and basic boating skills to meet the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police Certification requirements. Gain knowledge of the types of vessels, navigational aids, marine weather regulations, emergency situations, personal watercraft. State certification will be issued upon successful completion.

Organizational and Study Skills for Students (Ages 13 – 16) $119
Improve time management as well as listening, memory, note taking, and test taking skills. Become more confident in handling assignments and analyze your own individual learning style to helps you become more efficient and organized.

Outdoor Sports Adventures (Ages 7 – 11) $90
More than a match on the court, or a shot to the goal, this summer sports program will also encompass the rules of sportsmanship as you participate in several athletic activities. You will also learn appropriate warm-up exercises and gain body strength and control.

Photostory (Ages 7 – 11) $129
Do you have photographs from a favorite trip or a special party or an amazing game that you would like to preserve in a unique way? Learn to scan photos, organize them to tell the story of your special event and then add narration in your own voice along with background music to create an awesome video story that can be played on any PC with Windows Media Player.

Project Runway: Stitch and Create $280 (Ages 12 – 16) (2 weeks)
Bring your ideas to life and use your creativity to sew your own clothes. Learn the basics that designers use to make great looking fashions. You’ll read patterns and create your own imaginative outfit. Bring your own sewing machine to class.

SAT/PSAT Math Review Beginning $139
(Ages 14 – 17)
Here’s the boost you’ll need to prepare for the math component of the SAT or PSAT. Get in shape to earn some serious Math scores. This class has a required textbook which is included in the cost of the course.

Self Expressions (Ages 13 – 16) (2 weeks) $219
Teens will love experimenting with a variety of acting techniques in this workshop style class. All dialogue and scene interactions will develop through improvisation and student input. The last day of class will include a final performance for friends and family.

Sew it Up! (Ages 7 – 11) (2 weeks) $280
Sewing basics can help you create the collection of your dreams. Learn to choose fabric, read and cut patterns, use a sewing machine. Now sew your own skirt, pants or fashion bag or purse. Bring your own sewing machine to class.

Spa Camp for Teens (Ages 12 – 15) $139
Pamper and de-stress yourself and learn about the fine art of relaxation and meditation. With some math and science on hand, you’ll learn how to create your own scented masks, facials, foot soaks, exfoliants and aroma-therapy. You’ll also practice how to care for your hair, nails and skin using natural techniques which include nutrition, exercise, massage, manicures and more.

Sports Fitness Challenge (Ages 12 – 15) $119
It’s the perfect blend of sports activities, recreational games, nutrition, sportsmanship and camaraderie. Improve your overall performance, practice your skills as your encouraged to reach your own personal fitness goal. Learn the importance of warm-up, cool-down, breathing, stretching and more to build endurance through this daily rotation of different sports and games.

Strategies for Chess and Other Games for Teens
(Ages 12 – 16) $85
Check and checkmate! Learn the principles and strategies of beginning chess and other games in a mixed age and skill level environment. You’ll gain confidence by improving discipline, sharpening thinking skills, and building honesty…and you’ll have lots of fun while you make new friends.

Tae Kwon Do for Youth (Ages 7 – 11) $90
Whatever your age and skill level, you’ll learn to grow physically, mentally and philosophically as you practice Tae Kwon Do. See how this ancient Korean martial art form commits to life lessons of honesty and justice, respect for yourself and others and demonstrates the meaning of loyalty and courtesy.

Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9 – 12) $139
This fun and exciting workshop explores the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create your own unique works of art using different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation with a variety of software packages.

Teen Art Studio (Ages 12 – 16) $129
Still-life, landscapes, portrait projects let you explore and develop your drawing and painting skills in an open environment. This is a great opportunity whether you’re a beginner or have some drawing/ painting experience.

Web Page Designs (Ages 12 – 16) $139
Put pizzazz in your own Web page designs using Microsoft Front-Page and create Web pages that expresses your own individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks, and graphic designs.

World of Pets: Animal Training & Care $119 (Ages 10 – 16)
Quality interaction with the animals in our lives gives you a better insight into their needs. Also learn about animal care, safety, occupations and volunteer opportunities working with animals, and the ways in which animals benefit people.

Yoga for Teens (Ages 12 – 16) $90
Challenge your body by achieving different “asana” (postures), appreciate your inner “stillness” through meditation and learn to feel great. Increase personal strength, flexibility as you focus on concentration. Yoga can enhance any physical activity you enjoy from sports to dance, swimming and more.

HALF DAY CLASSES at CCBC Catonsville, Dundalk, Owings Mills

Exciting half-day sessions allow you the flexibility of choosing either morning or afternoon half-day classes at three convenient CCBC locations around the Beltway. Half-day classes include reading, writing, math, language arts, visual arts and an exploration of new areas in forensic science, fashion and design, jewelry, crafts and more. Extended hours and lunch care are not available for half-day classes.

Algebra I Review (Ages 10 – 13) $125
Increase your ability to reason by using algebraic concepts including finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding the values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison, and creating arithmetic or geometric series.

Algebra II Review (Ages 14 – 17) $125
Increase your ability to solve more complex algebraic expressions using the rules of operations of signed numbers. Topics include continuing exercises in finding the numerical value in an algebraic expression, factoring binomials and trinomials, plotting X and Y and finding their values, graphing linear equations, using substitution and comparison, and creating arithmetic or geometric series.

Chemistry Lab Experiments for Middle Schoolers (Ages 12 – 14) $139
A fun exploration of the properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, and its classification and structure of Matter can lead to all sorts of fun. See how density lets you turn copper into silver or gold. Make Gak and Gloop as you investigate polymers and states of matter and lots more!

Children’s Summer Art Studio (Ages 7 – 11) $129
Draw, paint, and sculpt in a variety of media and develop your artistic skills, while exploring different subject matter. Fun art exercises, student-directed projects and more will tap your creativity. Some art history is included, too!

Computer Animation Workshop $258 (Ages 10 – 15) (2 weeks)
Macromedia flash animation will be your ticket to learning to draw and produce a short animation. Explore the basic concepts of computer animation including basic drawing tools, simple animations, glow buttons, graphic morphing and graphic layering. Create your own cartoon-like animation, outlining and revising a storyboard and presenting a short animation to class

Computer Keyboarding for Young People $129
(Ages 7 – 11)
It is never too soon to master keyboarding skills. Whether you want to work with word processing or computer graphics, you can learn correct keyboarding techniques and avoid the “hunt and peck” method as you have fun with Microsoft

Cool Math for Kids (Ages 7 – 11) $119
More than just numbers, this is one of the most popular and fun forms of learning math. Discover techniques for solving math problems and puzzles through practice, fun activities and creative thinking.

Creative Speaking and Writing (Ages 7 – 11) $119
Overcome your public speaking fears and gain confidence to deliver polished presentations of any kind. Learn to create an impressive presentation that informs, persuades, inspires, and conveys a compelling message. Through practice and feedback, master the techniques for delivering consistent, successful presentations. Create powerful visual aids to add impact, and learn the tools and techniques needed to grab and hold the interest of an audience.

Design & Decorate Your Dream Room $135 (Ages 12 – 16)
Use your own flair to make a decorating plan for a room in your home. Make it all about chic…learn color matching, accessorizing, fabric selection and furniture placement. Find out if you have design chic or just a sense of fun.

Fun with Clay: A Scuplture Studio (Ages 9 – 13) $129
It’s fun…it’s creative! Learn hand-building techniques and clay types and then begin to craft your own sculpture using embossing, glazing surface decoration, along with coil and slab techniques to make pinch pots.

Fun with Chinese (Mandarin) (Ages 9 – 13) $119
Take your first steps in listening to and speaking the Mandarin form of the Chinese language. Practice reading and writing skills once you have demonstrated some basic conversational skills as you learn about the rich and fascinating world of Chinese culture through the centuries.

Fun with Japanese (Ages 7 – 11) $119
Explore beginning Japanese language and develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing basic Japanese language through conversational dialogues, music, games and hands-on activities.

Geology, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes $139
(Ages 10 – 14)
You hear about it all the time in the news! Here comes Google Earth in this exciting class which explores geology, earthquakes and volcanoes. Using Google Earth as a learning tool, this course will make those violent geologic news events make sense to you.

Introduction to Classical Ballet (Ages 7 – 10) $139
Young students’ will practice Classic Ballet while having fun learning dance techniques that builds muscles and strengthen their body. Dancing improves flexibility, body alignment, and coordination. Your child will be introduced to the history of dance, dance techniques, dance expression, and aesthetic. This session will conclude with a dance performance. No dance experience is required. Uniform Girls: leotard, tights and ballet shoes. Boys-dark colored sweat pants, white tee shirt and ballet shoes.

Japanese Animé and Manga (Ages 12 – 16) $139
More than just viewing animation and comics, you’ll learn drawing techniques, character and stories plus get an insight into Japanese culture and learn to understand and appreciate Asian mythology, symbolism, martial arts, and Zen philosophy.

Jewelry: Beads, Bracelets and More $135 (Ages 7 – 11)
Make some totally fabulous jewelry for you, your family, your friends…rings, bracelets, necklaces galore. Don’t stop there…create anklets, hair clips and more with glass beads, modeling clay, shrink plastic, 3-D paint, buttons, old jewelry, even paper!

Mini Maestro’s Making Music (Ages 7 – 10) $119
All children are musical! Here’s a fun way to learn basic keyboard skills and songs on electronic keyboards and develop musicianship skills through games, rhythmic exercises and creative expressions. You will not want to miss our mini maestro’s keyboard concert scheduled for the last day of class.

Organizational and Study Skills for Students $119
(Ages 9 – 12)
Improve time management as well as listening, memory, note taking, and test taking skills. Become more confident in handling assignments and analyze your own individual learning style to helps you become more efficient and organized.

(Ages 13 – 16)

Project Runway: Sketch & Design $135 (Ages 12 – 16)
Does everyone always comment on your style and sense of fashion? Create your own fashion sketches and basic patterns. Let your fashion sense shine through in sketches of your own mini collection.

Puppet Academy (Ages 7 – 10) $119
Create a cast of puppet characters…write your own stories…find a world of self expression. Children will find all this and more as they use puppetry to learn through play. A final performance will be presented on the last day of class.

SAT/PSAT Math Review Beginning $139 (Ages 14 – 17)
Here’s the boost you’ll need to prepare for the math component of the SAT or PSAT. Get in shape to earn some serious Math scores.* This class has a required textbook which is included in the cost of the course.

SAT/PSAT Verbal Review (Ages 14 – 17) $139
Reading and Writing portions of the SAT or PSAT become a breeze when you learn test tips, build vocabulary, discover stragegies that will help your confidence. * This course has a required textbook which is included in the cost of the course.

Spanish - Level I (Ages 7 – 11) $119
Spoken by 320 million people around the world, Spanish is also the first or second language for over 14 million people in the United States. Come have fun and learn to speak Spanish in this beginning class that will incorporate culture and language use through conversational dialogues, games, music, and dance.

Stargazing: Exploring Astronomy (Ages10-14) $139
Starlight…starbright, and even more! Explore the science of the universe. Study stars, planets, comets and the moon including their origins, evolution, composition, motions, relative positions, sizes and more.

Techno-Art: Cartooning (Ages 9 – 12) $139
This fun and exciting workshop explores the traditional and digital techniques of animation. Create your own unique works of art using different three-dimensional computer animation and cartoon-like animation with a variety of software packages.

Teen Art Studio (Ages 12 – 16) $129
Still-life, landscapes, portrait projects let you explore and develop your drawing and painting skills in an open environment. This is a great opportunity whether you’re a beginner or have some drawing/ painting experience.

Web Page Designs (Ages 12 – 16) $139
Put pizzazz in your own Web page designs using Microsoft Front-Page and create Web pages that expresses your own individuality with the use of color, forms, tables, frames, hyperlinks, and graphic designs.

World of Pets: Animal Training & Care $119 (Ages 10 – 16)
Quality interaction with the animals in our lives gives you a better insight into their needs. Also learn about animal care, safety, occupations and volunteer opportunities working with animals, and the ways in which animals benefit people.