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28 Summer 2017 h o w a r d c c . e d u / k i d s o n c a m p u s Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes: Genetics Tell It All Ages 11-14. Why do you look similar to your parents and relatives? In this unique introduction to the science of genetics, investigate DNA and learn how it determines your physical make-up. Using the theories of Gregor Mendel, a famous geneticist, study the principles of heredity with plants and animals to determine how and why certain inherited traits make you the way you are. 1 week $190 (includes $65 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 24-Jul 28, XK-258 6296 #4430 Science and Technology Business Beginnings Ages 11-14. Turn your creative concepts into a well-structured business operation. From the brain- storming of an idea through production and waste control to actual sales, you will learn the how-to's and how-not-to's of beginning a business. You will create a product, sell it, and plan how to use the profits. Bring $5 to the first class for start-up. 1 week $185 (includes $55 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jun 26-Jun 30, XK-241 6343 #4293 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 31-Aug 4, XK-241 6229 #4425 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Aug 7-Aug 11, XK-241 6467 #4426 Chess and Games of Strategy Ages 11-14. Make a move in the right direction by learning this classic board game. Strategy means outwitting your opponent, and chess is the most famous game of skill. Learn the background of chess, terminology, goals of the game, rules and simple moves to open play. Discuss the mechanics and skills used in several other games of strategy like checkers, Battleship, and even tic-tac-toe. Beginners welcome. 1 week $155 (includes $50 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon,Wed,u,Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 3-Jul 7 (no class Jul 4), XKE-129 6424 #4535 Chopped NEW! Ages 11-14. Do you enjoy food challenge reality shows? Our version of Chopped has the added twist of focusing on different cuisines every day of camp. Each day you will be presented with a basket containing three or four ingredients, which reflect these different cuisines: French, Italian, Mexican, Asian and "All-American." Using these ingredients and working within those cuisines, you will chal- lenge yourself to make mouthwatering specialties, traditional favorites and explore new ingredients, tastes and combinations. Offered in conjunction with Tiny Chefs. 1 week $269 (includes $80 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 1pm-4:30pm, Jul 10-Jul 14, XKE-233 6015 #7634 Code Breakers Ages 11-14. Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of coding lan- guages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! If you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Offered in cooperation with Black Rocket Productions, LLC. 1 week $235 (includes $75 in fees*) ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Jul 31-Aug 4, XK-283 6312 #4446 ■ ■ Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, Aug 14-Aug 18, XK-283 6206 #4445 M I D D L E S C H O O L S T U D E N T S AGES 11-14