Summer Kids Camps
Contact Information
For more information, call 610-359-5025
Address:
Delaware County Community College, Community Education
901 S. Media Line Rd.
Media, PA 19063
2025 Kids Camps
COMING SOON!
CHECK BACK IN LATE NOVEMBER FOR OFFERINGS
GRANTS AVAILABLE:
Unemployed caregivers in Delaware County can apply for up to $1,000 in credits toward a child’s summer camp fees thanks to the Delaware County Council’s approval of the Delco Strong Summer Camp Solution. Applications for Delco Strong grants scholarships can be found at pacareerlinkdelco.org/summer-camp/.
If your child is staying all day with us, they are required to register for Lunch Bunch, which costs $30 for each week. Please request when you register. Campers must bring their own lunches. The cafeteria is not available.
Refunds will be offered if request is emailed to communityed@dccc.edu 10 days prior to the start date of your camp.
Week 1- June 17-18 (Monday and Tuesday ONLY)
Babysitter Training with CPR & First Aid Certification
Develop skills that will help you become a responsible, knowledgeable babysitter. This course includes AHA Certification in child and infant CPR, child and infant first aid and child and infant water safety. New sitters will also learn to care and feed infants and toddlers, safe toys, diapering techniques, and how to prevent accidents and handle emergencies.
YTH 10107 / Cost: $287
Ages 11-14 | CRN 514 | 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. CLOSED FULL
NEW! YouTube® FX Shorts
Are you ready to have your creations go viral? Take your content creation skills to the next level through editing and visual effects! Learn end-to-end post-production skills while creating visual shorts worthy of your favorite social media site. The skills learned in this class can be applied to all types of video production, long or short! Topics cover video editing basics like energetic transitions, color grading for that visual pop, and creating advanced VFX composites. Student projects are available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10128 / Cost: $249
Ages 8-12 | CRN 513 | 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Drone Adventures
The Drones are here! Let the battles begin. In this hands-on, interactive class you will learn how to safely fly drone robots. Working in teams, you will be able to code your drone to compete in missions that will prepare you for the ultimate team challenge at the end of the week. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10059 / Cost: $259
Ages 8-12 | CRN 362 | 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Week 2 - June 24-27
JUST ADDED - BY POPULAR DEMAND
Calling All Chefs!
Chefs in training will read and follow recipes as they create delicious dishes. Chefs will have fun and learn how to cook safely! Different meals and treats will be taught in each section, so feel free to take both!
YTH 10041 / Cost: $199
Ages 6-9 | CRN 636 | 1-4 P.M.
Cloud Gamers: Mobile App Development
Cloud gaming is the way of the future! Build games you can play everywhere and anywhere using a web-based development tool. Learn in-demand skills like programming events and coding controls for a touch screen or keyboard and mouse. Finish by personalizing levels and characters with your own design. Now you are ready to upload your games to the Black Rocket cloud arcade and play on any mobile device or computer. Games can easily be shared with friends and family!
YTH 10117/10118 / Cost: $249
Ages 11-14 | CRN 515 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10 | CRN 516 | 1-4 p.m.
Kids Construction
A different project each week of KidCON, so take all three! The College has fantastic workforce facilities and we want to share them with campers! KidCON is an interactive camp where you become the carpenter. There will be a major emphasis on safety, and proper use of the tools used to make a take home project. You provide the safety goggles and we provide the rest.
YTH 10034 / Cost: $268
Ages 10-14 | CRN 380 | 1-4 p.m.
NEW! LEGO Builders & Creators - Pokemania
Take all three weeks of LEGO's with a different project each week! In partnership with Snapology of Newtown Square, our LEGO Builders & Creators camps give kids ages 6-9 a chance to recreate some of their favorite characters, games and worlds in brick form. Throughout the week campers will complete various building challenges, work together with partners on projects and stretch their creativity, problem-solving and imagination muscles.
YTH 10131 / Cost: $219
Ages 6-9 | CRN 519 | 9 a.m.-Noon
NEW! Pokémon® Masters: Designers & 3D Makers Unite!
Calling all PokeMasters who want to be the designers of the future! Use your Pokemon imagination and bring your ideas to life. Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon-style custom-playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10129/10130/ Cost: $249
Ages 8-10 | CRN 519 | 9 a.m.-Noon CLOSED - FULL
Ages 11-14 | CRN 518 | 1-4 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
Come have some fun and meet new friends! Learn about paper mache, watercolor painting, mixed-media drawing and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to learn about different artists' life and work by playing games and other fun activities.
YTH 10043/10139 / Cost: $199
Smartphone Photography
Campers will explore aesthetic and conceptual ideas for the photographer who always has their camera with them. Each day we will explore a theme or concept for making creative photographs from the most ubiquitous of cameras. *Campers must have their own Instagram account for uploading their images from their phones.
YTH 10109 / Cost: $199
Ages 12-16 | CRN 357 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Week 3 - July 8-11
NEW! Math and Story Explorers: 2 Week Quest Camp / Ages: 6 & 7
July 8-11 and July 15-18
Welcome to our immersive 24-hour Reading and Math Camp designed specifically for 6 and 7-year-olds! This exciting camp aims to ignite a passion for learning while enhancing foundational reading and math skills in a fun and engaging environment.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Improve reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Strengthen basic math skills, including number recognition, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving.
- Develop critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills through interactive activities and games.
YTH 10143 Cost: $375
Ages 6-7 | CRN 618| 9 a.m.-Noon
NEW! A.I. Adventures -
Intro to Machine Learning
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 Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams
for most of the program.
YTH 10132-10133 / Cost: $249
Ages 11-14 | CRN 521 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10 | CRN 522 | 1-4 p.m.
NEW! Model United Nations
Become one of the 400,000 students around the world in Model United Nations! Assume the role of an ambassador and represent your country to solve current world issues. Throughout the week students will research a world problem, develop solutions, and negotiate consensus with their peers. This program teaches teens and tweens core skills such as research, writing, public speaking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Model UN alumni have gone on to become Supreme Court justices, world leaders, lawyers, and business professionals. No prior experience is needed. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10135 / Cost: $259
Ages 11-14 | CRN 525 | 9 a.m.-Noon
NEW! LEGO Builders & Creators - Jedi Masters
Take all three weeks of LEGO's with a different project each week! In partnership with Snapology of Newtown Square, our LEGO Builders & Creators camps give kids ages 6-9 a chance to recreate some of their favorite characters, games and worlds in brick form. Throughout the week campers will complete various building challenges, work together with partners on projects and stretch their creativity, problem-solving and imagination muscles.
YTH 10131 / Cost: $219
Ages 6-9 | CRN 527 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Calling All Chefs!
Chefs in training will read and follow recipes as they create delicious dishes. Chefs will have fun and learn how to cook safely! Different meals and treats will be taught in each section, so feel free to take both!
YTH 10042/10041 / Cost: $199
Ages 6-9 | CRN 529 | 9 a.m.-Noon - CLOSED FULL
Ages 10-13 | CRN 528 | 1-4 p.m. - CLOSED FULL
NEW! Math and Story Trailblazers: 2 Week Quest Camp / Ages: 8 & 9
July 8-11 and July 15-18
Welcome to "Math & Story Trailblazers: 24-Hour Quest Camp" designed especially for 8 and 9-year-olds! This dynamic camp offers an immersive learning experience that combines the excitement of adventure with the essential skills of reading and math. Our goal is to foster a love for learning, enhance critical thinking, and build confidence in young learners through engaging activities and interactive challenges.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.
- Strengthen foundational math skills, including multiplication, division, fractions, and problem-solving.
- Develop teamwork, creativity, and communication skills through collaborative projects and group activities.
YTH 10144 Cost: $375
Ages 8-9 | CRN 619 | 1-4 p.m.
Minecraft® Modders
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 Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must have the Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10058/10134 / Cost: $249
Ages 8-10 | CRN 523| 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 11-14 | CRN 524 | 1-4 p.m.
NEW! Young Investors & Entrepreneurs
Teach your kids the secrets of building financial wealth and security! Whether you want to build the next great American company, become a Wall Street tycoon, or be the millionaire next door by investing wisely - this camp is for you! In this course, you will learn the basics of investing in the stock market, the difference between assets and liabilities, the importance of diversification, and how to evaluate companies. You will also develop your own business plan and present your ideas to your peers to compete for their investments in a mock Shark Tank-style activity. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10136 / Cost: $259
Ages 11-14 | CRN 526 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Intro to Film & TV
Campers will work as cast and crew teams in this cool camp. Campers learn basic levels of acting, directing, voice-over, operating the camera and working on green screen. Script writing, storyboarding and improvisation will also be introduced. They will truly learn the basics of the biz.
After camp, all campers will receive professionally edited footage of the week. This fee has been added to the cost of the camp and cannot be waived.
YTH 10033 / Cost: $353
Ages 9-13 | CRN 356 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Babysitter Training with CPR & First Aid Certification
Develop skills that will help you become a responsible, knowledgeable babysitter. This course includes AHA Certification in child and infant CPR, child and infant first aid and child and infant water safety. New sitters will also learn to care and feed infants and toddlers, safe toys, diapering techniques, and how to prevent accidents and handle emergencies.
YTH 10107 / Cost: $287
Ages 11-14 | CRN 360 | 1-4 p.m.
Week 4 - July 15-18
JUST ADDED - BY POPULAR DEMAND
Calling All Chefs!
Chefs in training will read and follow recipes as they create delicious dishes. Chefs will have fun and learn how to cook safely! Different meals and treats will be taught in each section, so feel free to take both!
YTH 10041 / Cost: $199
Ages 6-9 | CRN 637 | 1-4 P.M.
3D Game Design with Unity
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
YTH 10112/10091 / Cost: $249
Ages 11-14 | CRN 531 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10| CRN 530 | 1-4 p.m.
Kids Construction
A different project each week of KidCON, so take all three! The College has fantastic workforce facilities and we want to share them with campers! KidCON is an interactive camp where you become the carpenter. There will be a major emphasis on safety, and proper use of the tools used to make a take home project. You provide the safety goggles and we provide the rest.
YTH 10034 / Cost: $268
Ages 10-14 | CRN 381 | 1-4 p.m.
ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs!
Discover the Lua language through a visual block coding system while designing worlds in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This new class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! Young entrepreneurs will also learn how to navigate ROBLOX’s fast-growing marketplace to publish their games. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
YTH 10074/10140 / Cost: $249
Ages 8-10 | CRN 365 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 11-14 | CRN 532 | 1-4 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
Come have some fun and meet new friends! Learn about paper mache, watercolor painting, mixed-media drawing and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to learn about different artists' life and work by playing games and other fun activities.
YTH 10043/10139 / Cost: $199
Ages 6-9 | CRN 535 | 9 a.m.-Noon
NEW! LEGO Builders & Creators - Mining & Building
Take all three weeks of LEGO's with a different project each week! In partnership with Snapology of Newtown Square, our LEGO Builders & Creators camps give kids ages 6-9 a chance to recreate some of their favorite characters, games and worlds in brick form. Throughout the week campers will complete various building challenges, work together with partners on projects and stretch their creativity, problem-solving and imagination muscles.
YTH 10131 / Cost: $219
Ages 6-9 | CRN 533 | 1 p.m.- 4
Week 5 - July 22-25
JUST ADDED - BY POPULAR DEMAND
Calling All Chefs!
Chefs in training will read and follow recipes as they create delicious dishes. Chefs will have fun and learn how to cook safely! Different meals and treats will be taught in each section, so feel free to take both!
YTH 10041 / Cost: $199
Ages 10-13 | CRN 639 | 1-4 P.M.
NEW! Adventure Quest: Math & Story Odyssey 24-Hour Camp / Ages: 10 & 11
July 22-25 and July 29-August 1
Welcome to "Adventure Quest: Math & Story Odyssey 24-Hour Camp" designed specifically for 10 and 11-year-olds! This immersive camp offers a thrilling blend of reading and math activities that will challenge and inspire young minds. Our camp aims to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while fostering a love for learning through engaging and interactive experiences.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Improve reading comprehension, literary analysis, and vocabulary skills.
- Advance math proficiency in areas such as algebraic thinking, geometry, fractions, and data analysis.
- Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through collaborative projects, group challenges, and interactive activities.
YTH 10145 Cost: $375
Ages 10-11 | CRN 620| 9 a.m.-Noon
Beats and Jams: Digital Music Creators
Begin your rise to the top of the charts with digital music production! Just like today's top artists, you can design your own beats or remix a mashup of your favorite songs to become a digital composer and sound engineer. In this course, students will learn to produce digital music, record sound, make sound effects, and mix their own tracks. No prior music experience is necessary. Student-created soundtracks will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family
YTH 10125/10126 / Cost: $259
Ages 11-14 | CRN 436 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10 | CRN 437 | 1-4 p.m.
Arts & Crafts
Come have some fun and meet new friends! Learn about paper mache, watercolor painting, mixed-media drawing and a whole lot more. You will have the opportunity to learn about different artists' life and work by playing games and other fun activities.
YTH 10043/10139 / Cost: $199
Ages 6-9 | CRN 540 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Acting for the Camera
If you are an aspiring young “actor” this camp is for you. Campers will learn real auditioning skills by working with scripts for commercials and film readings. Campers will also learn how to personalize characters and follow direction, block for camera and read with their ‘co-stars.’ Voice over will also be introduced. Improvisation and ad-libbing (off the script) will be taught as a basis of making acting choices and trusting your instincts.
After camp, all campers will receive professionally edited footage of the week. This fee has been added to the cost of the camp and cannot be waived.
YTH 10063 / Cost: $353
Ages 9-13 | CRN 355 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
CANCELED
NEW! Study Masters: Reading & Math Skills Bootcamp for Tweens/ Ages: 12 & 13
July 22-25 and July 29-August 1
Welcome to "Study Masters: Reading & Math Skills Bootcamp for Tweens," a comprehensive 24-hour camp tailored for 12 and 13-year-olds! This intensive bootcamp is designed to equip tweens with essential study skills, reading strategies, and math techniques to excel academically and build confidence in their learning abilities.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Enhance reading comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary skills.
- Strengthen math proficiency in algebra, geometry, data analysis, and problem-solving.
- Develop effective study habits, time management skills, and organizational strategies to optimize learning and academic success.
YTH 10146 Cost: $375
Ages 10-11 | CRN 621| 1-4 p.m.
Advanced Robotics
In this class, create basic AI programs for robots using visual and text-based code. Utilize a variety of sensors that help your robot navigate and overcome daily class challenges. With your teammates, you will apply different coding concepts while using the scientific method to formulate, observe, experiment, test, and modify your robot. No prior experience is required.
YTH 10122/10121 / Cost: $259
Ages 8-10 | CRN 536 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 11-14 | CRN 537 | 1-4 p.
NEW! Day in Court - Mock Trial
Play the roles of judge, defendant, plaintiff, witness, lawyer, bailiff, or juror in several mock trials. Learn how to make opening and closing statements, how to phrase objections, and how to question witnesses. Pull all your skills together at the end of the week as you participate in a final mock trial based on cases from past national and state-level Mock Trial competitions. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
YTH 10137/10138 / Cost: $259
Ages 11-14 | CRN 538 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10 | CRN 539 | 1-4 p.m.
Digital Photography
How do you see the world you in a more visually interesting way? We will be learning how to take photographs using visual themes, focusing on the observation of shapes, colors, camera angles and composition. Each day will have a specific theme in class, and we will shoot pictures based on the theme.
*Digital cameras will be available for campers to use, on campus only. Campers may bring their own cameras, but are responsible for them.
YTH 10110 / Cost: $199
Ages 12-16 | CRN 358 | 1-4 p.m.
Week 6 - July 29- August 1
Cyber Spies
With the world’s increased reliance on digital data, cyber security is more important than ever! In this class you are all that stands between a group of international hackers launching cyber attacks and world peace. Through a series of challenges, students will learn to apply tools used by professional digital forensics teams to crack codes and use encryption. Working in teams you will collect clues, recover lost data, and explore the tools of the trade to become the next great cyber spy!
YTH 10111/10141 / Cost: $249
Ages 11-14 | CRN 543 | 9 a.m.-Noon
Ages 8-10 | CRN 544 | 1-4 p.m.
Kids Construction
A different project each week of KidCON, so take all three! The College has fantastic workforce facilities and we want to share them with campers! KidCON is an interactive camp where you become the carpenter. There will be a major emphasis on safety, and proper use of the tools used to make a take home project. You provide the safety goggles and we provide the rest.
YTH 10034 / Cost: $268
Ages 10-14 | CRN 547 | 1-4 p.m.
Babysitter Training with CPR
& First Aid Certification
Develop skills that will help you become a responsible, knowledgeable babysitter. This course includes AHA Certification in child and infant CPR, child and infant first aid and child and infant water safety. New sitters will also learn to care and feed infants and toddlers, safe toys, diapering techniques, and how to prevent accidents and handle emergencies.
YTH 10107 / Cost: $287
Ages 11-14 | CRN 550 | 1 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
YouTube® Content Creators
YTH 10071/10142 / Cost: $249
Ages 8-10 | CRN 545 | 9 a.m.-Noon - FULL
Ages 11-14 | CRN 546 | 1-4 p.m.
Calling All Chefs!
Chefs in training will read and follow recipes as they create delicious dishes. Chefs will have fun and learn how to cook safely! Different meals and treats will be taught in each section, so feel free to take both!
YTH 10042/10041 / Cost: $199
Ages 10-13 | CRN 548 | 9 a.m.-Noon - CLOSED/FULL
Ages 6-9 | CRN 549 | 1-4 p.m. - CLOSED/FULL