Day Calendar

Learn the basics of programming in Python! Create games, interactive programs, and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human to robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances like the Amazon Echo.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required.

Learn how to design the playing area of a pinball machine.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as

Engineer an arcade game for the Carnival using a variety of methods and techniques. Students will learn the basics of collaborative game design.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Fri.

Learn the different types of human tissues, use a microscope to view slides, and determine the function and location of each tissue type.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  Program a squadron of drones using block coding to perform a coordinated flight presentation at the Carnival!  With colored kite tails attached and synchronized music, we are going to wow t

Explore the different ecosystems in Maryland through art!

If it's not a boat, plane, or car, then what is it? It's a hovercraft! Learn the secrets behind how these floating vehicles defy gravity while you collaborate with a small team of students tasked with building a life-sized hovercraft.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art!

Create a stellar Science game or experience for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary. 

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

The Howard County Public School System is pleased to announce its participation in the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. Summer meals will be provided to all children ages 18 years and under without charge.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Lights On, Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep.

Create the coolest Chemistry experience for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the carnival!  Build this classic carnival game from scratch and compete against others. Highest score wins! 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Explore the science behind cooking and food preservation in this HiTech class!

Engineer a classic carnival strong man game. Bring your best ideas to create a strong man test machine. Learn how strong you are, how machines measure strength, and how to make things.

Ages 10 - 17. Register or Drop in. 

Join us for a community coloring event. Contribute as a group to one of our large drawings or create your own! Drop in and color for as long as you'd like to!

Compete in the ultimate racing challenge! Working in teams, learn how mechanical systems operate by using a 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled car that can be set up in 4 million ways.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Create the best Biology Game or experiment for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Learn the basic skills in Adobe InDesign, students will learn the how to navigate InDesign's workspace and the tools that allow us to add images and text, create for print and the web, and more.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands on experiments.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Have you ever wanted to restore a photograph or make your own digital art?  Get an introduction to Photoshop and learn how to start new projects, use layers, and explore the many tools used to make your projects happen! 

Engineer a classic carnival strong man game. Bring your best ideas to create a strong man test machine. Learn how strong you are, how machines measure strength, and how to make things.