Summer Camps
Explore summer camp options at Northeast Iowa Community College!
Virtual Camps
Even in today's world, summer can still be full of fun. Join NICC and its troupe of virtual summer camp instructors to create your own summer adventure. Virtual "summer camp" classes will be offered through zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a variety of topics. After completing each class, campers will earn a badge for their Summer Adventure Certificate. Will you collect them all?
Scholarships are available upon request. Please apply for assistance before registering for any class. Scholarships are limited and will be awarded by need on a first-come basis. Please email walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu with any questions.
Camps for Ages 6-8
Take Flight: Paper Airplanes - July 9, 10-10:45 a.m. - Ever wonder how things fly, like hot air balloons, rockets or airplanes? Make some paper airplanes and see which takes the best flight! Open to students ages 6-8. Register online.
Fluffy Slime - July 14, 10-10:45 a.m. - Join us as we experiment to find the perfect recipe for slime! We will work together to ensure the perfect texture - not too slimy or sticky. Students will be able to help problem solve to create a consistency that they like. Open to students ages 6-8. Register online.
Drawing and Doodling - July 16, 10-10:45 a.m. - Do you love to draw? Join veteran art teacher, Rachelle Branum for some guided doodling time. Grab some paper, a pencil and a marker, then buckle up as your imagination takes flight. Open to students ages 6-8. Register online.
Camps for Ages 9-12
Make Your Own Pizza - July 9, 1-1:45 p.m. - Get into the kitchen and make something yummy! Join Angela & Carolyn to make your own pizza! Note: Please ask an adult to assist with safely cooking on a stove. Open to students ages 9-12. Register online.
Fluffy Slime - July 14, 1-1:45 p.m. - Join us as we experiment to find the perfect recipe for slime! We will work together to ensure the perfect texture - not too slimy or sticky. Students will be able to help problem solve to create a consistency that they like. Open to students ages 9-12. Register online.
Drawing and Doodling - July 16, 1-1:45 p.m. - Do you love to draw? Join veteran art teacher, Rachelle Branum for some guided doodling time. Grab some paper, a pencil and a marker, then buckle up as your imagination takes flight. Open to students ages 9-12. Register online.
Virtual Progressive Agriculture Safety Days
July 9 or August 5, 10 a.m.-Noon
Via Zoom
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® is the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. The purpose of these one-day events is to teach students to stay safe on farms and at home with a variety of age-appropriate lessons. Topics may include ATV safety, machinery safety and more. Youth who live on a farm, work on a farm or visit a farm are encouraged to attend.
Open to children ages 4-12. Registration is required. Space is limited.
For more information contact the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS) at 888.844.6322 or safetyday@nicc.edu.
Please note: A date will be scheduled following each virtual event for participants to pick up their t-shirts and take-home bags.
NICC for Kids Online
For Students Entering Grades 2-4 this Fall
Science Explorers - July 14, 10-11 a.m. - Let's dig into science with problems to solve, questions to answer, and awesome explosions...uh...experiments! Create polymer bouncy balls and UV bead bracelets and do experiments in rain and balloon inflation! Register online.
Stretch Your Mind with Games & Teamwork - July 16, 1-2 p.m. - It is time for some fun! Join us for an hour of fun, games, and teamwork! Play games like Squibble, family Feud, a virtual Scavenger Hunt, and many more! Register online.
Soccer Drills - July 17, 10-11 a.m. - Improve technical soccer skills with skill development and lots of fun with the coaches. Learn tips and drills you can practice on your own. Register online.
Beautiful Paper Flower Wreath - July 21, 10-11 a.m. - Create a super fun and pretty project. It's a great way for recycling all those paper tubes that we normally throw away! We will create colorful flowers out of toilet paper rolls, paint, and tissue paper. This paper flower wreath is great not only as decoration for your room but would also make a nice gift. Register online.
For Students Entering Grades 5-7 this Fall
Spa Retreat - July 14, 1-2 p.m. - It is time to relax and pamper ourselves! Create body butter, confetti soap, and bath salts. Register online.
Soccer Drills - July 17, 1-2 p.m. - Improve technical soccer skills with skill development and lots of fun with the coaches. Learn tips and drills you can practice on your own. Register online.
Stretch Your Mind with Games & Teamwork - July 23, 1-2 p.m. - It is time for some fun! Join us for an hour of fun, games, and teamwork! Play games like Squibble, family Feud, a virtual Scavenger Hunt, and many more! Register online.