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Basic Electrical Training

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

• March 22-May 3, 2024
• Fridays only, no class on March 29, 2024
• 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
• $1,300.00
• Location: ECC Business & Industry Center, 42 Prairie Dell Plaza, Union, MO, 63084
• Room BIC 132

Empowering Minds and Body!

Each class will be a combination of mindfulness techniques and beSati (an empowering kids fitness program). We will engage in lessons and take steps to improve focus and concentration, increase self-awareness, reduce stress, and develop empathy. We’ll practice basic mindfulness techniques and reflect on them and how they can benefit our daily life. Then students will be guided to an understanding about choosing their thoughts, words and actions to generate a positive state of being through breathing, uplifting movements, and the use of warrior words. Each day will end with a challenge to take positive action. (Ages 6-13)

Please bring your mat to class!

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

• July 8 – 11, 2024
• Monday – Thursday
• 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
• ECTC 114
• ECC Full Campus Map

Junior Welding 1

Have you heard about welding? Are you interested in the endless possibilities that you can do with it? Here’s your chance to learn about welding and obtain these hands-on welding skills. You will be observing demonstrations, learning safety and welding in a state of the art welding lab, with the ECC Welding instructor. (Ages 13-18)

Gain the skills needed in today’s workplace or use at home!

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

• July 8 – 11, 2024
• Monday through Thursday
• 8:00 a.m. – noon
• Business & Industry Center  42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• Welding Lab Room 130

Participant will need to wear a pair of ankle-high lace-up boots and blue jeans.
*A welding jacket, gloves and helmet/face guard will be provided to use, if you do not already have them.

Fiber Crafts

The students will design and decorate a variety of fashion articles and accessories using painting, weaving, and other techniques. They will study fiber art traditions, 2-D design fundamentals, use of color and material, and other decorative media. This class will be fun and enriching for ages 9-18.

Students will need to bring a t-shirt to paint. Preferably a light, plain, solid color, white is best.

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

• July 8 – 11, 2023
• Monday – Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• Room BIC 131
• ECC Full Campus Map

How to Be an  Entrepreneur 1

This class will teach you how to take an idea and turn it into a profitable business that any young adult could do.  Students will create a business to sell items at the college.  This will include how to market and finance the business, produce the products and selling the product.  The last part of the class will look at what students have learned and how they can take their ideas and put them into a business plan. Ages 5-9.

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

• July 8 – 12, 2024
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• RTC 121, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla, MO 65401

Meet Weston Little Hoof – Mini Horse 1

Students will have a first hand experience with a miniature horse and the care that is required. They will be up-close and in-person with a gentle mini-horse. Students may be able to lift his feet, brush him and learn about horses. Parents are required to stay with the students. Ages 5-8.

Please do not bring children who are not registered for this class. This includes siblings of children enrolled in the class.  

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

• July 8, 2024
• Monday
• 9:00 – 11:00 am
• ECC Outdoor Classroom
• ECC Full Campus Map

Newborn/Pediatric Nursing: How to Care for Baby 1

Do you have a child that is interested in the field of newborn/pediatric Nursing? A child that is expecting a new sibling? Do you have a child that loves babies? Then this would be a great class for them! (Ages 8-10)

Students will learn about newborn care from a Pediatric Nurse and one of East Central College’s own Nursing Instructors! In this class, we will discuss topics that pertain to normal newborn care. Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

• Changing diapers
• Swaddling
• How to change baby’s clothes
• How to hold baby properly
• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
• How to soothe baby
• Vaccine education
• When to call 911

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

• July 8, 2024
• Monday
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Nursing Lab HS 138
• ECC Full Campus Map

Picture Yourself As A Nurse 3

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 10-16.

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

• July 8 & 9, 2024
• Monday and Tuesday
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon
• RNT 108, 2303 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO 65401

Introduction to Kayaking
Join us for an afternoon on the water for a basic kayaking program at Towell Lake located within Little Prairie Conservation Area northeast of Rolla. Participants will learn information and safety about kayaking during the ground school portion of the class, then take to the water for paddling instruction and practice. Ages 13-18.

* Classes will be CANCELLED if we encounter inclement weather — rain or extreme heat

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

• July 8, 2024
• Monday
• Noon – 2:00 p.m.
• Towell Lake at Little Prairie Conservation Area

Basic Archery 1
Are you a youth who has never shot a bow and arrow before and you’re not sure how to get started? Learn the basics of shooting the bow and arrow utilizing some of the techniques and methods that have been adopted by the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP). This program will teach the fundamentals of archery including equipment, safety, stance, and shooting techniques. This course is for youth 10 years of age or older, with the desire to shoot a bow and arrow, but have little or no experience. Learn archery shooting fundamentals while gaining knowledge about equipment options and choices. Note: All equipment will be provided by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Not recommended for students with shoulder or back injuries. (Ages 10-18)

* Classes will be CANCELLED if we encounter inclement weather — rain or heat (temps more than 90 degrees)

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

• July 9, 2024
• Tuesday
• 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• RNT parking lot, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401