Summer Camps

In our Coding for Kids camp, your child will learn the basics of computer science while solving puzzles, creating programs and inventing games. This camp is a fun and interactive way to introduce your child to 21st-century skills, such as programming, problem-solving and logic. They will create programs with commands, functions and loops. Your child will investigate problem-solving techniques and learn to be a good and safe digital citizen. They will even get to program a robot! This camp is excellent for boys and girls entering grades 3-4 in the fall.

Your kids won’t stop talking about the fun classes and crazy experiments they will participate in during this week-long camp. Classes introduce kids to new ideas and concepts in a fun and interactive way. Kids on Campus provides a positive, creative learning environment everyone will enjoy! Lunch and snacks are included. Open to students entering grades 2-7 in the fall.
Grades 2-4: Spots Still Available!
Grades 5-7: Limited Spots Remaining - Register Today!

For more information contact Krista Weitz, Program Manager at 844.642.2338, ext. 3139. Email your contact information to Krista at walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu to be added to the mailing list.

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Scholarships: Due to overwhelming demand, scholarship options are currently unavailable.

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The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program is the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. The purpose of this one-day event is to teach students to stay safe on farms and at home with a variety of age-appropriate lessons. Topics may include ATV safety, bike safety, fire 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, call 844.642.2338 ext. 1399 or email safetyday@nicc.edu.

The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day® program is the largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America. The purpose of this one-day event is to teach students to stay safe on farms and at home with a variety of age-appropriate lessons. Topics may include ATV safety, bike safety, fire 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, call 844.642.2338 ext. 1399 or email safetyday@nicc.edu.

Uncover the mysteries within! This camp offers a deep dive into the inner workings of computers. You'll explore the heart of the machine – the CPU, memory, and other key components. We'll investigate how these parts interact, learn to identify and troubleshoot common computer problems, and gain hands-on experience working with a variety of computer systems.

Unleash your creativity and problemsolving skills in this exciting C++ programming camp! You'll embark on an immersive journey into the world of coding, learning the fundamentals of C++ and applying them to create your very own basic game. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll gain an understanding of programming concepts, develop logical thinking, and experience the thrill of bringing your ideas to life. This camp is the perfect launchpad for anyone eager to explore the power of coding.

Ready to grind, level up and dominate the competition? Join the Level Up Esports Camp, where your gaming dreams become reality! Get hyped for an action-packed week of high-stakes competition, college-level coaching and unmatched gaming action in the cutting-edge Cougar Esports Arena at NICC. Take on the competition in some of the hottest games out there, including Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivels, Mario Kart, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite and even Valorant for the ultimate showdown.

Ready to grind, level up and dominate the competition? Join the Level Up Esports Camp, where your gaming dreams become reality! Get hyped for an action-packed week of high-stakes competition, college-level coaching and unmatched gaming action in the cutting-edge Cougar Esports Arena at NICC. Take on the competition in some of the hottest games out there, including Overwatch 2, Marvel Rivels, Mario Kart, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite and even Valorant for the ultimate showdown.

Our virtual camps are powered by Black Rocket, a national leader in tech education. They’re perfect for students ages 8-14 who are interested in video games, coding and virtual reality. Live classes are led by top teachers in a safe and fun online learning environment.

YouTube® classes will encourage your child to practice good digital citizenship while creating space for their own unique voice. Students will explore the variety of content and personalities on YouTube and develop their own on-camera presence while creating special effects and develop video editing skills.

ROBLOX® classes explore the world of game design and coding. Students will design their own world in ROBLOX, learn to build 3D models and bring characters to life with unique animations. The activities are hosted on a password protected site that can be shared with family and friends.

Minecraft® classes explore several different aspects of the game from animation and design, to scripting and engineering. Students will learn key technical skills in a fun, creative environment.

Python Programming is the fastest growing programming language. Students will learn how to code with step-by-step instruction. They can challenge friends with the fun content they create!

Battle Royale Make Your First Fortnite® Style Game class invites gamers to design their own game using professional 3D game development software. Students will build levels and assets inspired by popular Battle Royale games like Fortnite. Plus, students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools with a chance to have their levels featured in Black Rocket master build of the game!

A.I. Adventures - Intro to Machine Learning Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.