Spring & Summer 2025 AG

BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE CHESS CAMP 6-14 YRS Kyle Jones This camp introduces students to the fundamentals of chess, including rules, strategies, tournament procedures and proper etiquette, equipping them with the knowledge to play both casually and competitively with friends and family. Ideal for beginners or those looking to boost their confidence, the camp provides a solid foundation for improving their game. Each morning, campers explore essential concepts, such as world champion opening strategies, middle game ideas, endgame patterns and tactical motifs. In the afternoons, students have the chance to compete against one another, solve chess puzzles, play bughouse (doubles chess), participate in daily camp tournaments and conclude the week with an exciting playoff tournament. 222891 A 2-4:30 pm M-F 6/2-6/6 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center Room A $215 R-BCCC M | $258 NR O 5 sessions Education Are you ready to educate your child about the responsibilities of being home alone? Our goal is to help every student feel more comfortable while home alone. This interactive course teaches topics such as first aid, self-heimlich maneuver, reasons to call 911, fire escape plans, microwave safety and how to problem solve out-of-the-ordinary situations. A parent guide is included in the student manual, which provides helpful discussion points between parent and child. 222600 A 4-6 pm Tu 4/8-4/15 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A 222600 B Noon-2 pm M | W 6/9-6/11 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center Room B $108 R-BCCC M | $135 NR O 2 sessions Students learn the responsibilities of having a job, the Rights of a Baby Sitter, Heimlich maneuver, CPR for a Child and Infant, Basic First Aid, Growth and Development and appropriate toys and activities for kids. They also learn diaper changing, infant care and how to feed a toddler. The most important component of the Better Baby Sitters course is that it’s fun! Your child receives a certificate after completion of the class. 223601 A 4-6:30 pm Th 4/10-5/1 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $145 R-BCCC M | $174 NR O 4 sessions 223601 B Noon-4 pm M | W 6/16-6/18 BCCC, Level 5, Event Center Room B $145 R-BCCC M | $174 NR O 2 sessions KIDZ HOME ALONE | 9-12 YRS ENRICHING KIDZ, Breanna Ellison BETTER BABY SITTERS | 10-13 YRS ENRICHING KIDZ, Breanna Ellison

CREATIVE WRITING | 6-12 YRS Andra Gillum

Join children’s author Andra Gillum for a fun class of writing and drawing. Celebrate the start of summer with writing activities and games with a summer fun theme. Our mission is to make new friends, be creative and have fun. 222651 A 1-3 pm Th | F 6/5-6/6 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $55 R-BCCC M | $66 NR O 2 sessions AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE | 5-10 YRS The Columbus Speech & Hearing Center This is an introductory-level course designed to introduce students to basic conversational sign language, including fundamental American Sign Language signs, as well as Deaf culture and history. The lessons cover the manual alphabet, basic grammar, signs, fingerspelling, numbers and cultural information related to the Deaf community. 222502 A 3:30-4:30 pm M 4/7-5/12 222502 B 3:30-4:30 pm M 6/2-7/7 222502 C 3:30-4:30 pm M 7/21-8/25 BCCC, Level 2, Program Room A $86 R-BCCC M | $103 NR O 6 sessions SLIMETOPIA 4 | 6-12 YRS Challenge Island Step into a world where bestselling children’s books come to life through fantastical, slimy adventures! In this STEAM powered camp, we dive into some of your favorite stories and bring them to life with unique, gooey creations. From Alice’s Unbirthday Cake Slime to Percy’s Blue Cookie Slime, Charlie’s Everlasting Gobstopper Slime, Narnia’s Turkish Delight Slime, and even STEAMwarts Butter Beer Slime, each day is packed with creativity and science. Every child also receives a copy of Surprise at Blowcart Beach: A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure, a book full of slimy experiments and exciting discoveries. Get ready for a slimy, scientific adventure like no other! 222842 A 9 am-Noon M-F 6/9-6/13 Hastings Middle School, Art Room $250 R-BCCC M | $300 NR O 5 sessions

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