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Escape Room: Post-Apocalyptic 5

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 4-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 13 – 18)

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

• July 11, 2024
• Thursday
• 11:45 – 12:45 pm
• Room Hansen Hall 406
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Escape Room: Post-Apocalyptic 6

Long after the nuclear apocalypse, your group of wasteland wanderers is searching for a way to purify the radioactive water you depend on. Some clues in an old computer have led you to this ancient, crumbling bomb shelter. Can you solve a scientific mystery and find the water purifier without triggering a meltdown or getting sealed in the vault… forever? Gather a team of 4-6 players and sign up together! (Ages 13 – 18)

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

• July 11, 2024
• Thursday
• 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Room Hansen Hall 406
• ECC Full Campus Map

Outdoor Photography and Basic Editing 1

Students will learn techniques for doing basic outdoor digital photography. A portion of the class will be hands-on photography along with some very basic editing done on photos taken that day. It will be best if the student has a hand-held camera that has a removable SD memory card. There will be outdoor activity, weather permitting, students will visit tall grass prairie plots on ECC campus to photograph landscapes, flowers, grasses, and insects. The class will happen rain or shine, unless it is pouring rain, a light jacket or poncho might be needed. Shoes may get muddy or wet. (Ages 11-16)

Students must bring a SD card – no other format – and it must be blank. Students should wear long pants and appropriate shoes for walking in tall grass (no open-toed shoes, sandals or flip-flops).  Insect repellent is a must and students should bring their own, especially if they are sensitive to it. 

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

• July 12, 2024
• Friday
• 8:30 – 12:30
• Room ECTC 110
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Mammals of Missouri 1

Explore the diversity of mammals in our state. Observe hands-on items such as mammal furs, skulls, and tracks to learn about different types of mammals in our state. Recognize some mammals by sound or smell alone. Answer questions such as: “Who sleeps during the day?”, “Does a flying squirrel fly?”, and “What does it meant to ‘know your species by their feces’?” Come “warm up” to our fellow furry Missouri residents by learning more about what they need to survive and flourish. Participants will make a plaster cast from their favorite Missouri animal track. Ages 10-18.

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

• July 12, 2024
• Friday
• 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
• RNT 110, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401

The Things You Cannot See 

Did you know that you are made of cells? In this class, you will get a chance to see your own cells, identify microorganisms in pond water, and look at bacteria under a microscope. Students will learn to use microscopes, learn about microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, and other) and have a chance to use scientific equipment, including making your own microscope slides. Ages 8 – 14.

*Students must wear fully-enclosed shoes (NO sandals or clogs) and pants that cover their whole leg (NO crop pants or shorts).

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

• July 12, 2024
• Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RTC 108, 500 Forum Dr, Rolla Technical Center, Rolla

Junior Welding 2

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 15 – 18, 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.

Teen Deputy Summer Academy

Are you interested in learning more about a career in law enforcement? Join the Phelps County Sheriff’s Department in a weeklong program to explore the skills necessary to become a deputy sheriff and what you can expect to learn in a law enforcement training program. Topics covered include constitutional law, traffic regulations, ethics, SWAT, K9 and so much more! Ages 14-18 (high school).

After you register for the class, you will be sent an application. All applications must be completed and returned by July 1, 2024. Submit the application to LETC@eastcentral.edu or in person at East Central College, 2303 North Bishop, Rolla, MO 65401.

For more information, contact:

ECC-Phelps Law Enforcement Training Center

LETC@eastcentral.edu

573-202-6960

Register early as class size is limited.

• July 15 – 19, 2024
• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Phelps County Sheriff’s Department, 500 W. 2nd Street, Rolla

Industrial Engineering Robotics 

Learn how to program small industrial robots to perform tasks. Your robot will be able to pick up parts, sort them and place them based on how you write your program. This class is ideal for students who have progressed past Lego Robotics and wish to program industrial robots. No prior programming is necessary. Student ages 13 – 18.

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

• July 15 – 17, 2024
• Monday – Wednesday
• 8:30 – 12:00 pm
• Room BIC 121
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Clay Play Days 1

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 15 – 18, 2024
• Monday  through Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• HH 260
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Culinary Arts-Making Pies 1

This class will learn to make their own pie/pastry crust, add pie filling and bake.  Students will be able to taste their wonderful creations at the end of the class!  (Subject to slight changes.) Ages 9-12.

Students should bring a can of their favorite pie filling.

NO FLIP FLOPS! Students, please wear tennis shoes.

• July 15, 2024
• Monday
• 9:00 am – noon
• ROOM: ECTC Kitchen
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*As this is a commercial kitchen, participants will possibly be using knives and large equipment with proper supervision and we ask that a preemptive discussion about safety and following instruction be had by parents and child. NO FLIP FLOPS! Students, please wear tennis shoes.