WINTERVILLE — Pitt Community College is reminding local parents that there are still opportunities for their children to participate in the college’s Explore Summer Camps.
PCC Explore Camp Coordinator Lisa Webb says that in the coming weeks, the college will offer camps on 3D gaming, babysitting, paddleboarding and computer programming. Costs, start dates and capacities vary for each camp, and registration is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Not only are our Explore Camps educational, they give children opportunities to meet and interact with other kids from the community who share their interests,” Webb said. “A lot of the camps are career-related, too, so they teach youngsters about jobs and the skills and training needed to perform them.”
Webb says “3D Gaming with Unity” runs Aug. 5-8. The camp has two sections — one for children ages 7-10 years old in the morning and another for those 11-14 years old in the afternoon. Participants will use Unity, an industry-grade design software, to learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, and utilizing scripts and variables.
“Python Computer Programmers” is another option for kids who enjoy working with computers. Webb says the course is for children ages 11 to 14 years old and runs Aug 12-15. It teaches campers about the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube and the CIA, she says, adding that they’ll learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games.
“Babysitting Basics” is a two-day, 2.5-hour training course that will be offered Aug. 7-8. Webb says it was created for youngsters ages 11 to 14 and provides training for new babysitters that covers the skills they need to safely care for children of all ages. Instruction leads to a certificate and includes information on caring for infants and children, recognizing and understanding certain behaviors, responding to emergencies, and choosing age-appropriate activities.
Webb says youngsters who enjoy the outdoors may want to learn about SUP Yoga — a fusion of yoga and stand-up paddleboarding. The camp is for children ages 10 to 15 and will take place Aug. 13-15. After warming up with a yoga session on land, participants will head to the lake to learn paddleboard basics, SUP safety and anchoring/launching through customized instruction.
More information on the 2024 Explore Summer Camp lineup is available by searching “explore camps” on the PCC website (pittcc.edu). Webb says all of this year’s camps, which kicked off June 10, are led by knowledgeable instructors, including Pitt County Schools teachers, PCC faculty and respected professionals from the community.
To submit completed camp registration forms and payment, parents must contact Webb at 493-7317 or lawebb292@my.pittcc.edu. They may also reach out to PCC’s Melany Ball at 493-7854 or mdball522@my.pittcc.edu.
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