Whiz Kids
STEM Saturdays
STEM classes focus on science, technology, engineering, and math topics. This summer, take advantage of our special offer – one FREE STEM Saturday (per person)! To secure your free workshop, please call (815) 921-3900 with your student's information.
Students will have the chance to make various projects from recycled pieces taken from computers, keyboards, monitors, TVs, and more! Projects include jewelry and keychains, mini desk fan, and even a birdhouse from old circuit boards.
Taught by Laura Constant, on Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m., at RVC Main Campus in the Jacobs Center for Science and Math (JCSM) Building.
Register today by calling (815) 921-3900.
Want to better understand why when we drop something it falls to the ground? Yet, if there is any type of force, like magnets or water, it may not fall the same? Students will explore how nature and the properties of matter and energy can be used to defy gravity. Projects include Newton's cradle, floating paper clips, and egg drop.
Taught by Laura Constant, on Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m., at RVC Main Campus in the Jacobs Center for Science and Math (JCSM) Building.
Register today by calling (815) 921-3900.
Want to build your own video game? Students will use the free platform created by MIT students to design, build, and play their very own games.
Taught by Laura Constant, on Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m., at RVC Main Campus in the Jacobs Center for Science and Math (JCSM) Building.
Register today by calling (815) 921-3900.
Limited seating available. Note: Younger students are encouraged to be escorted by a parent/adult as some projects may be more difficult to navigate alone.
NEW: Camp Supernova
Led by RVC Starlight Theatre teaching artists, Camp Supernova is a one-week summer theater camp that guides students through the process of creating theatre. From singing, acting, and dancing, students will learn new techniques, gain confidence in expressing ideas, and build on existing strengths and abilities.
Registration fees include camp tuition, t-shirt, book bag, and one free ticket to the Starlittle production of The Stinky Cheeseman. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full.
- Early Bird registration fee is $125, due April 30, 2023.
- Standard registration fee is $150, due by May 26, 2023.
Starlight maintains a strong commitment to making our camp available to all students, regardless of their financial situation. If you would like to discuss financial assistance, please call (815) 921-2167.
Musical Theatre Camp is for students entering grades 6-8 this fall. The camp will run July 10-14, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.
Campers will explore dramatic play, singing, and choreography to teach and enhance musical theater performance, building confidence, experience, and friendships. Excerpts may include, but are not limited to Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors, Into the Woods, Hairspray, and more!
At the end of the camp, there will be a theatrical presentation, led by the campers, to showcase musical excerpts to their friends and family.
All Things Theatre Camp is for students entering grades 3-5 this fall. The camp will run July 17-21, 2023 from 1-5 p.m.
Campers will explore theatre games, improvisation, dramatic play, creative design, and visual art techniques involved in creating a production. They will also experience what it's like to be a prop creator as they design a prop to be used in the 2023 Starlittle production of The Stinky Cheeseman!
At the end of the camp, the campers will lead a theatrical presentation to showcase scenes, dance, and technical design to their friends and family.
Black Rocket Online Camps
Can't make it to our campus or are looking for an extra activity while on vacation? Check out our live virtual camps! From 3D Design & Games, Classic Video Games, Digital Arts, Coding to so much more. Classes are offered virtually from June 5 to August 25.
To view the full schedule and registration information, visit blackrocket.com/online/roc.