Summer Camps Offered at Bergen Community College

The  School of Continuing Education is offering a variety of full-day and half-day camps for students between the ages of 7-and-16 at its Paramus campus.

“The summer camps offer students an opportunity to explore interests in fields such as web design, acting, digital storytelling and financial investing,” said Robin Singer, program supervisor of the teacher education and children’s programs, School of Continuing Education at Bergen Community College. “The classes are taught by Bergen professors and coaches, as well as New Jersey state-certified teachers. Several of the courses are geared specifically for middle school students, who have aged out of summer camps but are still too young to work in the summer.” 

Below is a list of the courses being offered in August. To register, go to the Bergen Community College website.

Let’s Dance
Ages 11 - 15
4 sessions; $175
Monday to Thursda; Aug. 8 to Aug. 11
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Students create their own music videos through set design, dance choreography and acting techniques. Each day will begin with a warmup followed by practice of new dance moves based on famous music videos. Students will make costumes, scenery and props. No prior acting or dance  instruction necessary. Students should wear loose comfortable clothing. By the end of the week, students will learn how to edit their own DVD.
Instructor: Nicole Mahncke, Dance Instructor, BFA Dance

Community Art Project!
Ages 7 - 11
4 sessions; $175
Monday to Thursday; Aug. 8 - Aug. 11
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Students learn how to work as a team, communicate with others, and carry out a project with an  artistic message. Using paint create a group mural that displays a message to the community. 
Instructor: Cynthia Lisa, NJ Certified Teacher

Soccer
Ages 11 to 13
3 sessions; $125
Monday to Wednesday; Aug. 8 - 10, 2011 (Make-up day August 11)
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Students learn the skills of soccer from the BCC Soccer coach. Students should bring soccer cleats, pads and water bottle, as well as sunscreen.
Instructor: BCC Soccer Coach

Baseball
Ages 8 - 12
3 sessions; $170
Monday to Wednesday; Aug. 8 to Aug. 10, 2011 (Make - up day Aug. 11)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Baseball Field
This specialized camp focuses on the fundamentals of position play at various infield and outfield positions. Students learn hitting, fielding, throwing, and base running techniques. Scrimmage games will also be included. Stuents should come with a mitt, baseball cleats, baseball pants, shirt, hat and water bottle, as well as sunscreen.
Instructor: Jorge Hernandez, Coach of BCC Baseball Team

Crack the Code!
Ages 7 - 12
1 session; $50
Friday; Aug. 5
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Stuents learn how to create and decode codes, follow clues, and use maps to find various hidden objects.
Instructor: TBD

Great Cakes!
Ages 7 - 12
1 session; $50
Friday; Aug. 5
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Students will learn how to make  decorations on cakes.
Instructor: TBD

Babysitter Training Course
1 session; $56
Friday; Aug. 5
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: TBD
Students can become a certified American Red Cross Babysitter In this six hour program students learn how to identify potential hazards in the home and prevent injuries, diaper and feed babies, make simple healthy meals for kids and deal with bedtime issues. Students will also learn interview skills to help them get jobs. Supervised breaks will be provided so students should bring a snack and a bagged lunch. They should also bring a doll to practice babysitting skills.
Instructor: Inez Kozak, Certified Red Cross Babysitting Instructor