Summer Learning Academy Class Schedule

ElectroMagnetic Miners

Supercharge your summer experience with a little E&M! Learn how small electrical devices work together to do some pretty cool stuff like control a traffic light, ring a doorbell, and power an engine. Students will design, build, test, and solder an electrical circuit that can be used in a practical application. On the second day, teams of students will compete to build the most accurate magnetic launcher using some of the world’s strongest magnets! These make and take activities will provide an exciting, hands-on experience in electricity and magnetism as well as an inside look into the electrifying opportunities available at Missouri S&T. (Ages 15-18)

Please send a lunch with your child as there is no planned lunch time during the class, but they will be allowed to take a break to eat. Food will not be provided.

Class Information:

• July 14 – 15, 2025
• Monday and Tuesday
• 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Room BIC 121
• Business & Industry Center  42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)

Amazing Anatomy 2

Have fun learning the basic anatomy of the skeleton through a variety of activities. Learn the basic bones in your body from an ECC Anatomy and Physiology instructor. (Ages 5-8)

*Students must wear closed toed shoes, long pants/skirt to the ankle to be in the lab room.

Class Information:

• July 14, 2025
• Monday
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• RTC 143, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla Technical Center, Rolla 65401

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)

Class Information:

• July 14 – 17, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• ECTC 112
• 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)

Class Information:

• July 14 – 18, 2025
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• RTC 147, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla, MO 65401

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)

Class Information:

• July 14 – 17, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

Animal Portraiture 

Students will learn the fundamentals and basics of drawing realistic animal portraits using just colored pencils. You will learn shading, the process of drawing fur, and color theory. You will also learn to apply a detailed understanding of animal anatomy and proportions to make your drawings as lifelike as possible. Students will need to bring a high quality printed photo of their favorite animal. Ages 12-18.

Class Information:

• July 14 – 17, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• ECTC 109
• ECC Full Campus Map

Reading and Writing Short Stories

In this class, students will be introduced to the basics of a short story. They will read several stories in class as well as craft their own throughout the week. (Ages 14-18)

Class Information:

• July 14 – 17, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• RTC 147, 500 Forum Dr, Rolla Technical Center, Rolla

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)

 Class Information:

• July 14 – 17, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

Improve your Improv 2

Lots of laughter! Explorations in improvisational comedy by using: theater games including acting out quick scenes, creatively inventing new uses for odd objects, movement, expression, playing off other people and timing. Laughter and fun are our goals! (Ages 9-12)

Class Information:

• July 15 & 17, 2025
• Tuesday and Thursday
• 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
• RTC 117, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla 65401

Picture Yourself a Radiologic Technologist

Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Medical Imaging.  Learn more about the role Radiologic Technologists play in the field of healthcare.  We will cover topics such as qualities of technologists, required skills, surgery and mobile radiography, trauma imaging, modality advancement, and much more.  There will also be time to look at unique radiographic images!  Learn these skills from registered Radiologic Technologists with many years of experience in the field. (Ages 12-15)

Class Information:

• July 15, 2025
• Tuesday
• 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• RTC 103, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla Technical Center, Rolla 65401

Laugh Your Way to Improv 2

Lots of laughter! Explorations in improvisational comedy by using: theater games including acting out quick scenes, creatively inventing new uses for odd objects, movement, expression, playing off other people and timing. Laughter and fun are our goals! Increased confidence in public speaking and performance. Learn to be quick on their feet. Explore vocal variety. Shared experiences with new friends. Lots of healthy laughter! (Ages 13 – 18)

Class Information:

• July 15 & 17, 2025
• Tuesday and Thursday
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• RTC 117, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla 65401

Introduction to Japanese 2

Japanese for fun!

Learn basic Japanese conversation skills, writing hiragana, and cultural aspects of life in Japan. Greetings,  conversation starters, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary will be practiced to get you started in studying the Japanese language. This class will be a good start to learning Japanese language and culture.  Issho ni benkyou. (Let’s) study together! (Ages 12-18)

Class Information:

• July 15 & 17, 2025
• Tuesday and Thursday
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• RTC 117, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla 65401

Culinary Arts: Pizza from Scratch 2

This class will learn to make their own dough for their pizza. Students will add sauce along with other toppings of their choice to make the perfect pizza as they imagine. Students will be able to taste their wonderful creations at the pizza party at the end of the class!  (Subject to slight changes.) Ages 13-18.

Students will aid in kitchen clean-up before being dismissed.

NO FLIP FLOPS! Students, please wear tennis shoes.

Class Information:

• July 16 – 17, 2025
• Wednesday and Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• ROOM: ECTC Kitchen
• ECC Full Campus Map

*As this is a commercial kitchen, participants will 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.

Escape Room: Post-Apocalyptic 7

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)

Class Information:

• July 16, 2025
• Wednesday
• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
• Hansen Hall Room 406
• ECC Full Campus Map

Fire Safety 3

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 5 – 8)

Students may get wet. Please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes.

Class Information:

• July 17, 2025
• Thursday
• 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
• Business and Industry Center (BIC) – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• Room 124 / Fire hydrant

Fire Safety 4

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 9 – 14)

Students may get wet. Please bring a towel and/or a change of clothes.

Class Information:

• July 17, 2025
• Thursday
• 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• Business and Industry Center (BIC) – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive (Map)
• Room 124 / Fire hydrant

Outdoor Photography and Basic Editing 2

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 camera with a removeable 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. 

Class Information:

• July 18, 2025
• Friday
• 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Room ECTC 110
• ECC Full Campus Map

International Patterns

Students will learn about the many patterns used in Islamic, Asian, and Celtic decorative art. They will design their own projects. They will learn about history and cultures, Mathematics of symmetry, pattern-making, 2-D design fundamentals, use of color, and decorative media. (Ages 9 – 18)

Class Information:

• July 21 – 24, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• BIC 131
• Business & Industry Center (BIC) – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive
• ECC Full Campus Map

Court is in Session

Join this class to learn about all aspects of the judicial system including the need for a prosecuting attorney, a court-appointed defense lawyer, and about courtroom etiquette including dress and speaking out. There will be a mock trial that is youth-friendly to expose students to all avenues of the judicial system. We will work hand-in-hand with a current judge who will help guide the students through this journey. (Ages 15-19)

Class Information:

• July 21 – 23, 2025
• Monday through Wednesday
• 9:00 a.m. – Noon
• Phelps County Court House – Sky Room
• 200 N. Main St., Rolla

How to Be an  Entrepreneur 2

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 9-14)

 Class Information:

• July 21 – 25, 2025
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• BIC 124
• Business and Industry Center – 42 Prairie Dell Plaza Drive
• ECC Full Campus Map

Laugh Your Way to Improv 1

Lots of laughter! Explorations in improvisational comedy by using: theater games including acting out quick scenes, creatively inventing new uses for odd objects, movement, expression, playing off other people and timing. Laughter and fun are our goals! Increased confidence in public speaking and performance. Learn to be quick on their feet. Explore vocal variety. Shared experiences with new friends. Lots of healthy laughter! (Ages 13 – 18)

Class Information:

• July 21 – 24, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• ECTC Room 109
• ECC Full Campus Map

Introduction to Japanese 1

Japanese for fun!

Learn basic Japanese conversation skills, writing hiragana, and cultural aspects of life in Japan. Greetings,  conversation starters, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary will be practiced to get you started in studying the Japanese language. This class will be a good start to learning Japanese language and culture.  Issho ni benkyou. (Let’s) study together! (Ages 12-18)

Class Information:

• July 21 – 24, 2025
• Monday through Thursday
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• ECTC Room 109
• ECC Full Campus Map

Experience Earth’s Surface

Experience Earth’s Surface through watersheds and topographic maps! In Day 1 of this class, we will discover what a watershed is and its relationship to human and environmental health. On Day 2, we will expand on our watershed lesson by exploring how to read, create, and apply topographic maps to understand our landscape. This class will feature plenty of hands on (sometimes messy!) activities to strengthen the lesson, like creating your own watershed model and creating a topographic map out of foam. (Ages 9-12)

Class Information:

• July 22 – 23, 2025
• Tuesday and Wednesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 108, 2303 North Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO 65401

Drumming Leadership 

Drumming from the Inside Out Leadership Class. This class is for those seeking to build leadership, confidence, and social skills and to have a lot of fun doing it. No drumming experience needed. You will use drums for health and wellness exercises to increase confidence and self-awareness, along with strategic leadership mapping we will identify goals or dreams while creating a plan of action to complete.  (Ages 8-14)

Class Information:

• July 22 – 23, 2025
• Tuesday and Wednesday
• 10:00 a.m. – noon
• ECTC 112
• ECC Full Campus Map

Jazz Funk Dance 1

Students will learn the fundamentals of several different styles of dance along with stretching, strength and conditioning of muscles, traveling steps across the floor, improvisation and ending with a fun combination of steps, for the parents to see on Thursday. (Ages 7-10)

*Students should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in.

Class Information:

• July 22 – 24, 2025
• Tuesday through Thursday
• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Stephanie’s School of Dance, 203 N. Olive, Rolla

Decorative Planning and Goal Setting

Students will learn how to keep a planner and use it to stay on top of their work, as well as set and complete goals. (Ages 14-18)

Class Information:

• July 22 – 23, 2025
• Tuesday and Wednesday
• 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• RTC 147, 500 Forum Drive, Rolla Technical Center, Rolla, MO 65401

Jazz Funk Dance 2

Students will learn the fundamentals of several different styles of dance along with stretching, strength and conditioning of muscles, traveling steps across the floor, improvisation and ending with a fun combination of steps, for the parents to see on Thursday. (Ages 11-17)

*Students should wear comfortable clothes that they can move in.

Class Information:

• July 22 – 24, 2025
• Tuesday through Thursday
• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Stephanie’s School of Dance, 203 N. Olive, Rolla

Culinary Arts: Making Pies 3

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.

Class Information:

• July 23, 2025
• Wednesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• ROOM: ECTC Kitchen
• ECC Full Campus Map

*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.

Culinary Arts: Making Pies 4

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 13-18.

Students can bring their favorite pie filling. Ingredients will be provided for making apple pie filling.

NO FLIP FLOPS! Students, please wear tennis shoes.

Class Information:

• July 24, 2025
• Thursday
• 8:00 a.m. – noon
• ROOM: ECTC Kitchen
• ECC Full Campus Map

*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.

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!  We have a limited number of babies for classroom use, so your child is invited to bring their favorite “baby” doll to class to practice with. (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:

• Giving baby a checkup
• Changing diapers
• Swaddling
• How to hold baby properly
• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding
• Bathing newborns

Class Information:

• July 28, 2025
• Monday
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Nursing Lab HS 138
• ECC Full Campus Map

Christmas Around The World
Join us for a magical journey to explore how different cultures celebrate Christmas! In this fun-filled session, kids will discover holiday traditions from all corners of the globe. From decorating trees in Germany to enjoying festive foods in Mexico, every stop will bring new surprises. Through crafts, songs, games, and stories, young adventurers will learn about the customs and festivities that make Christmas special worldwide. So, grab your passport and get ready for a holiday adventure like no other—it’s time to celebrate Christmas Around the World! (8-13)

Class Information:

• July 28 – August 1, 2025
• Monday through Friday
• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
• RNT 110 & 103, 2303 N. Bishop Ave., Rolla North, Rolla 65401

Multisensory Creative Writing 1

In this hands-on workshop, students will participate in multiple sensory activities that will enable them to brainstorm creative story ideas. Each session will focus on a different sense using pictures, objects, fragrances, sound effects, textures, and our own vivid imaginations. (No food will be consumed due to allergy concerns). Several activities will be followed by an in-class writing session. Students will share with each other and help each other deepen or develop their ideas. After taking this workshop, attendees will know how to glean writing prompts from their surroundings and how to generate their own unique ideas for future projects such as poems, stories, journaling, blogging, etc. Required materials: paper & a writing utensil. (Ages 10-13)

Class Information:

• July 28 – August 1, 2025
• Monday through Friday
• 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
• ECTC 109
• ECC Full Campus Map

Multisensory Creative Writing 2

In this hands-on workshop, students will participate in multiple sensory activities that will enable them to brainstorm creative story ideas. Each session will focus on a different sense using pictures, objects, fragrances, sound effects, textures, and our own vivid imaginations. (No food will be consumed due to allergy concerns). Several activities will be followed by an in-class writing session. Students will share with each other and help each other deepen or develop their ideas. After taking this workshop, attendees will know how to glean writing prompts from their surroundings and how to generate their own unique ideas for future projects such as poems, stories, journaling, blogging, etc. Required materials: paper & a writing utensil. (Ages 14-18)

Class Information:

• July 28 – August 1, 2025
• Monday through Friday
• 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
• ECTC 109
• ECC Full Campus Map

Kaleidoscope Innovators: EV3 Robotics 2

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)

Class Information:

• July 29, 2025
• Tuesday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 108, 2303 North Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO 65401

Kaleidoscope Builders: WEDO Robotics 2

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)

Class Information:

• July 31, 2025
• Thursday
• 9:00 a.m. – noon
• RNT 108, 2303 North Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO 65401