MCC and Black Rocket Offer Virtual Summer Classes for Kids

It’s not too late to sign up for College for Kids at Middlesex Community College. Middlesex understands the challenges the community is facing, and the college continues to support students and keep them on their path with online learning. As summer approaches, MCC has transitioned the College for Kids Program to virtual online platforms for students to have the chance to explore careers, learn new skills, meet new friends and boost self-confidence.

“We are excited about all of the ways MCC is providing fun and informative learning opportunities to the kids in our communities this summer,” said Judy Burke, MCC’s Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. “We are partnering with Black Rocket and other community colleges in Massachusetts to offer online Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) classes, in addition to our virtual College for Kids Program. There are so many options for students to enjoy an entertaining and productive summer!”

Middlesex’s partnership with Black Rocket and other local Mass. community colleges allows the college to offer more online class options that includes high-quality content at an affordable price. Classes start as early as June 8 and as late as August 24. Each class is $149 for a week of classes – five sessions – and runs Monday through Friday.

Black Rocket helps kids explore STEM in creative ways. Their website lists “six pillars of learning” that their classes follow – creativity, technology, make it yourself, peer learning, 21st century skills and project based.

Class options include designing video games, building 3D models, creating video game animations, becoming a streamer and gamer, coding for interactive storytelling, and more – using familiar and popular gaming systems for inspiration.

MCC’s College for Kids also offers one- and three-week, full- and half-day summer programs for children and teens ages 8 to 17. The program runs July 6 to August 13. Classes will either run on ZOOM, Google Classroom or Google Meet. Having classes in a virtual format ensures kids stay safe and healthy while learning.

Programs are taught by public-school teachers or professionals who are experts in their field. Topics include photography, Dungeons & Dragons, decorating baked goods, arts and crafts, Minecraft, science, graphic design, writing, dancing and nutrition.

Most College for Kids full-day offerings run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Half-day programs run from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

For the complete 2020 College for Kids schedule and registration information, visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/collegeforkids/ or call 781-280-3663.

Visit http://hcc.3dcartstores.com/Summer-Youth-Programs_c_2132.html for more information on Black Rocket classes. Please note the link goes to Holyoke Community College’s website. All classes taken with Black Rocket will still be associated with Middlesex.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, MCC has been a proven leader in online education for more than 20 years. We educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners, offering more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!