Camps
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Piedmont Technical College is offering an exciting slate of summer programs. Get hands-on with our art, writing, and occupational therapy programs. For all the gamers out there, we’re offering lessons in coding, Minecraft and Roblox.
- A.I. Adventures (June 10-13)
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Ages 8-11 • Dates: June 10-13 • Time: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $130
Ages 12-16 • Dates: June 10-13 • Time 1:30-4:30PM • Cost: $130
- Art Around the World (June 10-14)
Embark on an artistic adventure around the world in this 4-day camp. Campers will learn about artistic concepts and techniques from countries all over the world and use these techniques to create their own projects. They will also be introduced to artists from across the globe and their unique styles.
Ages: 5-8 • Dates: June 10-14 • Time: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $85
Ages: 8-12 • Dates: June 10-145 • Time: 1:30-4:30PM • Cost: $85
- Make Your First Video Game (June 17-20)
In this camp, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student projects will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Ages: 8-11 • Dates: June 17-20 • Time: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $130
Ages: 12-15 • Dates: June 17-20 • Time: 12:30-3:30PM • Cost: $130
- Strings n Things (June 17-19)
Join Merrywood’s music teacher Kayla Beard in this fun and unique music-based summer camp! In this camp, children will each receive their own ukulele kit which they will assemble and decorate themselves. They will string the instrument, learn how to tune it, learn basic chords, and take it home with them to practice! Parents are invited to join us on the last day of camp upon pickup for a short performance.
Ages: 8-12 • Dates: June 17-19 • Times: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $100
- Minecraft Modders (June 24-27)
Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Ages: 8-11 • Dates: June 24-27 • Time: 8:30-11:30AM • $130
Ages: 12-15 • Dates: June 24-27 • Time: 12:30-3:30PM • Cost: $130
- YouTube Content Creators (July 8-12)
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it's time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Ages: 8-12 • Dates: July 8-12 • Times: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $130
- Python Programmers (July 8-12)
Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge your friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Ages: 8-12 • Dates: July 8-12 • Time: 1:30-4:30PM • Cost: $130
- ROBLOX Makers (July 15-18)
Unlock the power of ROBLOX Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family
Ages: 8-11 • Dates: July 15-18 • Time: 8:30-11:30AM • Cost: $130
Ages: 12-15 • Dates: July 15-18 • Time: 1:30-4:30PM • Cost: $130
- OTA Camp - Newberry Campus (July 15-20)
Piedmont Technical College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant department invites you to join us for a therapeutic summer camp that will include innovative sensory experiences, gross and fine motor skill development, and a whole lot of FUN!
Preschool Ages • Dates: May 28 & 30 • Time: 9:00-11:00AM • Cost: FREE
Elementary Ages • Dates: June 4 & 6 • Time: 9:00-11:00AM • Cost: FREE
Middle School Ages • Dates: June 11 & 1320 • Time: 9:00-11:00AM • Cost: FREE