Community Class Schedule

WEDO Robotics 

This summer course is designed to teach beginning robotics students how to experiment with the application of simple machines in a robotic environment. Each student will be assigned his/her own WEDO LEGO robot to use. Participants will learn the core concepts of robot design and WEDO programming. This program is designed for the students who love to tinker and build things that move. Our goal is to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics irresistibly FUN. Brought to you by Kaleidoscope Discovery Center. Ages 6-9.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29, 2024
• Monday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 108, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

ECC Youth Theatre Troupe 1

Students will participate in activities that sharpen their acting and improvisational skills. They will also be introduced to the rehearsal process and learn what it looks like to put a show together. Students will gain experience in areas such as projection, memorization, blocking, stage directions, characterization, reading script subtext, and other techniques that will give them a solid foundation of theatre education and performance skills. All of this hard work will be showcased in a production where students will display their talents! Invite your friends and family to watch on Friday, August 2nd. (Ages 8 – 12 years)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations

• July 29 – August 2, 2024
• Monday – Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• Hansen Hall On Stage / Band Room
• ECC Full Campus Map

Cardboard Sculpture

Students will use recycled cardboard to build small and full-scale sculptures. Processes will include planning, modeling, assembly, and finishing. They will practice study of structural form, spatial imagination, synthesis of shapes, and decorative media. Ages 9-18.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – August 1, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• 9:00 am – noon
• ECTC Conference Rooms A & B
• ECC Full Campus Map

American Sign Language 1

Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. Ages 5-8.

 Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – August 1, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

American Sign Language 2

Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. Ages 9-12.

 Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – August 1, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• Noon – 2:00 p.m.
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

ECC Teen Theatre Troupe 

The ECC Teen Theatre Troupe will spend two weeks immersing themselves into the rehearsal process for a one-act performance on August 9th at 2 pm. During these two weeks, students will also engage in activities that sharpen their improvisation and acting skills. We will dive into character analysis, script subtext, vocal projection, memorization, blocking stage directions, and so much more. Backstage theatre work is important too! Students will learn the basics of working backstage by acquiring props and set pieces for their production. They will take an active roll in bringing their show to life in this collaborative process. Their performance will be open and free to the public, invite your family and friends! (Ages 13 – 18 years)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations

• July 29 – August 9, 2024
• Monday through Friday, 2 weeks
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Hansen Hall On Stage / Band Room
• ECC Full Campus Map

American Sign Language 3

Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. Ages 13-18.

 Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – August 1, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

Clay Play Days 2

Students will focus on hand building functional and decorative pottery using a slab building technique. They will learn about underglaze and get to explore their artistic freedoms, encouraging imaginative exploration and creative risk taking with design, shape, and glaze. (Ages 8 – 14)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – August 1, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• Noon – 3:00 p.m.
• HH 260
• ECC Full Campus Map

Holidays, Who Knew?

Holidays are celebrated all over the world! Students will explore and learn about two holiday origins per class. Small crafts will be created to commemorate each holiday. This is a “use your brain” and “hands-on” class! (Ages 8-14)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 29 – 31, 2024
• Monday through Wednesday
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon
• RNT 110, 2303 N. Bishop Ave., Rolla North, Rolla 65401

Video Game Design 1

Do you think you might like to be a programmer?  Come learn how to make computer games for your computer or your Android device.  Various programs will be explored. This is a beginner’s course. Ages 9 – 13 years

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 30 – August 1, 2024
• Tuesday through Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• Room ECTC 111
• ECC Full Campus Map

Juggling for Beginners 2

Students will learn the basics of juggling. It’s good for improving concentration and relieving stress as well as being easier than you think. You will learn the basic throw, scoop and throw-catch in order to juggle 3 balls/beanbags. Ages 12-18.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 30 & August 1, 2024
• Tuesday and Thursday
• 1:00 –  3:00 p.m.
• RNT 107, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

EV3 Robotics 

This summer course is designed to teach older, beginning robotics students how to experiment with the application of simple machines in a robotic environment. Each student will be assigned his/her own LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 robot to use. Participants will learn the core concepts of robot design and EV3 programming. This program is designed for the students who love to tinker and build things that move. Brought to you by Kaleidoscope Discovery Center. Ages 10-14.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 30, 2024
• Tuesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 108, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

Experience Earth’s Surface 1

Children will learn about watersheds and maps using an interactive augmented reality sandbox. Kids will be able to play with the sand by pushing it around and make observations as a map is projected onto it. They will get to learn about how water interacts with the land and make connections from what they see happening in the sandbox to what they see happening in the environmnet around them. (Ages 5-8)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 30, 2024
• Tuesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 115, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

Internet Safety 1

This class helps kids stay safe while navigating the online world. Ages 9-12.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations

• July 30, 2024
• Tuesday
• 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• RNT 103 and 107, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

Internet Safety 2

This class helps kids stay safe while navigating the online world. Ages 9-12.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations

• July 30, 2024
• Tuesday
• 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
• ECTC 111
• ECC Full Campus Map

Experience Earth’s Surface 2

Kids will learn about watershed function and topographic maps using an interactive augmented reality sandbox. As kids play with the sand, the topography of the sand’s surface is projected on to it and will update as kids create new landscapes. Kids will understand how to read topographic maps and how water flows on a landscape. They will also learn what makes a watershed, and how factors in their everyday life impact watershed health. (Ages 9-12)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• July 31, 2024
• Wednesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 115, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

Discover Nature Fishing

Come join us to learn fishing basics.

Equipment, Casting and Proper Fish Handling combines instruction with hands-on fishing to teach young anglers and families basic fishing techniques and skills. Participants will learn how to properly and safely cast a spincast fishing rod, parts of a fishing rod, how to fasten basic fishing tackle and how to properly handle and release a fish. (Ages 15-18)

Fishing equipment and bait/lures will be provided.

All participants 16 years-of-age and older must present a current fishing permit before fishing. Fishing permits can be purchased at https://mdc-web.s3licensing.com/ or through our MO Fishing app.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• August 1, 2024
• Thursday
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area

Experience Earth’s Surface 3

Students will learn about watershed function, topographic maps, and ecosystem health using an interactive augmented reality sandbox. As students play with the sand, the topography of the sand’s surface is projected on to it and will update as they create new landscapes. Students will understand how to read and create topographic maps. They will learn about watershed, topographic influence on water movement, and how environmental factors impact overall watershed health. (Ages 13-18)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• August 1, 2024
• Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 115, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

Picture Yourself As A Nurse 2

This summer is the time to explore the field of nursing and our nursing camp is a great way to get started! Learn the qualities of a nurse, basic nursing skills, first aid, CPR training, and much more! Learn these skills from Professional Registered Nurses. Ages 12-16.

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• August 5 & 6, 2024
• Monday and Tuesday
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon
• HH 270
• ECC Full Campus Map,

Cheerleading

Cheer camp is designed for boys and girls ages 6-10 to learn a few basics. The class will cover motions, jumps, tumbling, and stunting. Participants will learn a new cheer each day that they can perform for family members. Safety for tumbling and stunting will also be taught as well as technique on jumps and motions! (Ages 6-10)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• August 5 – 8, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Center of Defensive Arts, 416 E 5th St., Washington

ECC Youth Theatre Troupe 2

Students will participate in activities that sharpen their acting and improvisational skills. They will also be introduced to the rehearsal process and learn what it looks like to put a show together. Students will gain experience in areas such as projection, memorization, blocking, stage directions, characterization, reading script subtext, and other techniques that will give them a solid foundation of theatre education and performance skills. All of this hard work will be showcased in a production where students will display their talents! Invite your friends and family to watch on Friday, August 9th. (Ages8 – 12 years)

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations

• August 5 – 9, 2024
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• Hansen Hall On Stage / Band Room
• ECC Full Campus Map

Video Game Design 2

Do you think you might like to be a programmer?  Come learn how to make computer games for your computer or your Android device.  Various programs will be explored. This is a beginner’s course. Ages 9 – 13 years

Register at least one week prior to the start of class to help avoid class cancellations. Class size is limited.

• August 6 – 8, 2024
• Tuesday through Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• ECTC 111
• ECC Full Campus Map

Basic Electrical Training

A study of Ohms Law, the Power formula, meter usage, basic wiring, and series/parallel circuits.

• August 21-October 9, 2024
• Wednesdays only
• 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Business & Industry Center  42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• BIC 121
• COST: $1,800.00

Basic Hydraulics & Pneumatics Training

The course will focus on recognizing safety concerns when working with fluid systems. Read schematics for fluid systems. Understand the basic laws & principles governing fluid systems. Identify components used in fluid systems and their operation. First four weeks will cover hydraulics and second four weeks will cover pneumatics.

• August 23-October 4, 2024
• Friday
• 8:00 am. – 11:30am
• Rolla North Campus (2303 N. Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO, 65401)
• Room: RNT 114
• COST: $1,800.00

Arc Flash NFPA 70E Certification

This training program is designed to save lives, prevent disabling injuries and prevent damage to plants, buildings, and equipment. It covers NFPA 70E in-depth, the standard of meeting OSHA training obligations. Participants attending this course will gain immense respect for the power of electricity as they learn the important new rules of electrical safety.

• September 26, 2024
• Thursday
• 8:00 am. – 4:00 p.m.
• Business & Industry Center  42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• BIC 131
• COST: $300.00

Intermediate Electrical Circuits

The course will focus on Reading and Wiring Timing Circuits, Reading and Wiring Motor Circuits, Wiring and Programming VFD’s, With an Introduction to PLC’s.

• October 16-December 11, 2024
• Wednesdays only
• 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• ECC Union Campus: Business & Industry Center (42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084)
• Room: BIC 121
• COST: $1,800.00

Basic PLC Training

Basic principles of PLC operation, programming, & troubleshooting. Areas covered are input/output modules, ladder logic diagrams, & the development of programming skills using Allen Bradley PLCs and software.

• October 18-December 13, 2024
• Fridays only
• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• ECC Rolla North Campus (2303 N. Bishop Avenue, Rolla, MO, 65401)
• Room: RNT 114
• COST: $1,800.00