The LCC Youth Program is excited to offer a variety of FACE-TO-FACE and ONLINE classes! View our menu of interactive and enriching options below.
Face-to-face classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment or pandemic conditions. Enrolled students/parents will be notified as soon as possible if class is cancelled.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe & healthy!
Need Help Registering?
If you need help registering for classes, please contact LCC Lifelong Learning (Youth Program) Office, at 517-483-1415 or by email at lifelong@lcc.edu.
2022 Summer Youth Program Classes (face-to-face):
List of Classes - Alphabetical
Class directory listed alphabetically below. Click title for more information.
|
Course |
Start Date |
End Date |
Day(s) |
Start Time |
End Time |
Grade/Age |
Location |
Price |
| Art-Explore Painting Mediums | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, Jr | 07/11/22 | 07/14/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, Jr | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, Sr | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, Sr | 08/01/22 | 08/04/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, VEX IQ | 07/11/22 | 07/14/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Battling Robots, VEX IQ | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Beginning Robotics (Races) | 07/11/22 | 07/14/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| Beginning Robotics (Mazes) | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| Build A 'Bot | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Carnival Games | 08/01/22 | 08/04/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Digital Filmmaking | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Digital Filmmaking | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Fun with Physics | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| Game Design Boot Camp | 07/11/22 | 07/14/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Imagination Art | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| It's All About My Selfie | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Make Your Own Avatar | 07/11/22 | 07/14/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| Minecraft Amusement Park | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 6th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Minecraft Amusement Park | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Miniature Golf Challenge | 08/01/22 | 08/04/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 5th-8th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Music Video Production | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 4th-5th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Music Video Production | 07/18/22 | 07/21/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 6th-10th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Music Video Production | 07/25/22 | 07/28/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 6th-10th | East Lansing | $169 |
| Musical Theatre Camp | 07/11/22 | 07/15/22 | M - F | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Grades 7th + | Main Campus | $169 |
| Science with Experiments | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
| Toy Science | 06/27/22 | 06/30/22 | M, T, W, Th | 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Grades 2nd-3rd | East Lansing | $169 |
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STEAMfest for Kids
Calling all children grades K-6! Enjoy a fun and exciting day exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) through a variety of over 50 hands-on activities, with an emphasis on a learning, non-competitive experience!
Past STEAMfest Activities Included:
- Spirals
- Fantastic Frogs
- Elemental Extravaganza
- Maps
- And So Much More!
Youth Program Contact
Physical Location:
LCC East Campus
2827 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
Digital Filmmaking
Lights, camera, action! Work individually and in groups to direct and produce video projects. Learn about television production and filmmaking, learn how to set up and run a video camera, interview, camera techniques, and how to storyboard. The film crew will work in teams to script and produce simple and fun video projects.
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Petra Daher
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowIt’s All About My Selfie
Create a work of digital art and self(ie) expression! Share your world through digital storytelling. Take selfies, produce video clips, add music and graphics, and edit to create an autobiographical work of art. Learn to use Google Slides to creatively "Tell your story."
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMinecraft Amusement Park
Using Minecraft gaming software, enjoy the thrill of building your own roller coaster. How steep of a slope will it take for you to scream? In this class you will use geometry, fractions, volume, area, perimeter and conversions to build the ultimate theme park. Your only limitation is your own imagination. Are you up to the challenge?
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMusic Video Production
Filmmakers needed! Learn digital filmmaking and video production hands-on experience working as a film crew under the guidance of a filmmaker. Groups will work as a team to plan and film a music video. The classroom will be transformed into a mini-studio and students will have access to video editing software, tripods, iPads, art supplies and other technological tools.
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Petra Daher
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowScience with Experiments
Join the fun performing different experiments and hands-on science activities every day! Students will learn about chemistry, biology and natural science. Each day will also have a Live! Lesson with Michigan native animals.
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowToy Science
This is an exciting, hands-on class where we investigate the science behind how different toys work. Taught by a scientist, students will explore the use of electricity, magnetism, friction, gravity and simple machines in toy design. Students will make small toys throughout the class to take home. Students will build upon their problem-solving, science, engineering and design skills.
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: June 27 - 30
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBattling Robots, Jr
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBattling Robots, VEX IQ
Want to build your own robot? This hands-on class will teach students how to build, program, and test their device using real-life robotics technology. Students will use computer science, technology, and engineering with this hands-on VEX IQ platform. Students are encouraged to brainstorm in order to find creative solutions to problems and then develop them through a process of selecting, building, testing and evaluating. Robots will compete with each other throughout the class.
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBeginning Robotics (Races)
Younger Kids can do robots too! Sphero robotics is a fun, hands-on way for your child to learn the basics of controlling and programming a robot. Easily controlled with provided iPads or Chromebooks, your child will be introduced to the exciting field of robotics!
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowGame Design Boot Camp
Ever thought about making your own games? (Of course you have, don’t even kid.) This
course will get that idea out of your head and turn it into, quite possibly, a solid,
fun, and unique game! We will learn about what makes a game fun and begin drawing
up our own physical game concepts! From there you and your classmates will get to
try out the games you have all made. By the end of this class you should have all
the tools needed to pitch your own ideas and, confidently make your own games and
game concepts.
*This class will focus on physical games such as board or card games, but may also
include digital game concepts.*
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Brandon Price
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMake Your Own Avatar
No description available for this class, refer to the online posting for more information.
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: July 11 - 14
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMusical Theatre Camp
Musical Theatre brings stories to life with energy, passion, and spirit. During this one-week program, you will study advanced techniques in singing, acting, and dancing. Our students, grades 7 and above, work with professional artists and expert instructors to engage their abilities and develop new skills. The course culminates in a student performance at the end of the class.
Grades: 7th and above
Dates: July 11 - 15
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Nada Radakovich
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: Main Campus, Gannon Building
Register NowArt-Explore Painting Mediums
Sparkle, splash and create through painting, making plaster masks, trying different art mediums understanding where art can take you. You’ll learn how some famous artists began, just like you. You’ll have a blast showing off your grand skills!
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Marybeth Birchmeier
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: Main Campus, Gannon Building
Register NowBattling Robots, Jr
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Dawn Hardin
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBattling Robots, Sr
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowDigital Filmmaking
Lights, camera, action! Work individually and in groups to direct and produce video projects. Learn about television production and filmmaking, learn how to set up and run a video camera, interview, camera techniques, and how to storyboard. The film crew will work in teams to script and produce simple and fun video projects.
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Petra Daher
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowImagination Art
Explore your inner Picasso! Demonstrate your creative side by having fun sculpting with clay, painting on real canvas, learning about some famous artists and taking a turn at creating some of your very own Pop Art! You decide what you create and have fun and learn while you are at it! Students will love all of the possibilities as they create their very own masterpieces!
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Marybeth Birchmeier
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMusic Video Production
Filmmakers needed! Learn digital filmmaking and video production hands-on experience working as a film crew under the guidance of a filmmaker. Groups will work as a team to plan and film a music video. The classroom will be transformed into a mini-studio and students will have access to video editing software, tripods, iPads, art supplies and other technological tools.
Grades: 6th - 10th
Dates: July 18 - 21
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Petra Daher
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBattling Robots, VEX IQ
Want to build your own robot? This hands-on class will teach students how to build, program, and test their device using real-life robotics technology. Students will use computer science, technology, and engineering with this hands-on VEX IQ platform. Students are encouraged to brainstorm in order to find creative solutions to problems and then develop them through a process of selecting, building, testing and evaluating. Robots will compete with each other throughout the class.
Grades: 6th - 10th
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: TBD
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBeginning Robotics (Mazes)
Younger Kids can do robots too! Sphero robotics is a fun, hands-on way for your child to learn the basics of controlling and programming a robot. Easily controlled with provided iPads or Chromebooks, your child will be introduced to the exciting field of robotics!
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBuild A 'Bot
You will learn how to design and build a unique mini-robot to take home in this fun, hands-on science class! We will scavenge the parts to build your robot from small electronics, appliances and old toys that you bring in. Each mini-robot built will be different. The more items you bring in the bigger variety of gears, motors, wheels, pulleys and other parts you will have as your building materials.
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowFun with Physics
Complete fun projects every day like building mini hovercrafts, generating electricity and making a real working waterwheel! This class is packed with science projects and activities that will increase your knowledge of electricity, magnetism, tension and friction. Students will also learn how to build cool projects out of trash and recyclable materials!
Grades: 2nd - 3rd
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMinecraft Amusement Park
Using Minecraft gaming software, enjoy the thrill of building your own roller coaster. How steep of a slope will it take for you to scream? In this class you will use geometry, fractions, volume, area, perimeter and conversions to build the ultimate theme park. Your only limitation is your own imagination. Are you up to the challenge?
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Laura Showers
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMusic Video Production
Filmmakers needed! Learn digital filmmaking and video production hands-on experience working as a film crew under the guidance of a filmmaker. Groups will work as a team to plan and film a music video. The classroom will be transformed into a mini-studio and students will have access to video editing software, tripods, iPads, art supplies and other technological tools.
Grades: 6th - 10th
Dates: July 25 - 28
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Petra Daher
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowBattling Robots, Sr
Think you can create the undefeated battlebot? Bring it! Whether you have never built a Lego Robot before, or if you are an undisputed master, you are welcome to this class! You will learn to design and build your own Lego EV3 robots limited only by your imagination!
Grades: 6th - 8th
Dates: August 1 - 4
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: TBD
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowCarnival Games
Step right up and join the fun – designing, building and playing all of your favorite carnival games! First, we review our knowledge of simple machines to use in our game designs, then pay for building materials with play money. After our carnival games are built we will set a fair price, then “pay to play” each other’s games! This class covers science, math, artistic design and engineering.
Grades: 4th - 5th
Dates: August 1 - 4
Time: 9:00am - Noon
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register NowMiniature Golf Challenge
Design and build a miniature golf course this summer! The class will use math, science and engineering skills to design moving parts for our mini golf holes. Using spare parts and scrap material we will build the course and set it up in the parking lot to play on the last day!
Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: August 1 - 4
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor: Carol McGrath
Registration: $169 ($159 if enrolled 30+ days before class starts)
Location: East Lansing
Register Now