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Fun Courses for Youth Offered at MCC During April Vacation Week
Designed for kids & teens (ages 10 to 15), classes focus on art and introductory computer programming – Tuesday - Friday, April 16-19
Young learners can explore fun new topics during April vacation week at Middlesex Community College! MCC’s Corporate and Community Education & Training program is offering a variety of noncredit courses for youth April 16-19.
Designed for kids and teens ages 10 to 15, the courses focus on art and introductory computer programming. Classes run on the Bedford campus, and include:
“Scratch Programming” (YTH 744 30) – Participants will use Scratch programming language and build a variety of games. Learning will include art, design, planning and programming. In addition, the usage of Scratch will be extended to Raspberry Pi and Arduino, enabling participants to control devices like sensors, motors, LEDs and fans. (9 hours) Cost: $200.
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“Everything But the Kitchen Sink” (YTH 748 30) – Come and spend your vacation week making “everything but the kitchen sink” art projects! This class will be an open studio for a multitude of art exploration. You will be exposed to different art media, watercolor and acrylic painting, and a variety of techniques to perfect your artistic talents. (21 hours) Cost: $185
“Automation & IOT w/ Raspberry” (YTH 745 30) – Students will learn how to use the data they gather and present it using professional visualization tools and software. Concepts of electronics, basics of Python programming, home automation, and IOT concepts will also be introduced. This class is for ages 13-15. (9 hours) Cost: $225
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To enroll or learn more about these and other noncredit course offerings at Middlesex, visit: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/careertraining or call 1-800-818-3434.
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!
