This course will explore the broad field of neuroscience by investigating its history and the important discoveries that have shaped present-day research.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations.Taught by a HiTech instructor. 

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Engineer a Catapult for the HiTech Carnival! Get experience with a life-size catapult, and learn the physics and history behind them. Engineer your own scale model, then compete in various challenges with your team's catapult!

Explore the fundamentals of coding and art by using Java code. Create your own interactive and generative art pieces through coding on the software Processing. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Design and build a champion mousetrap car! Explore physics and engineering concepts such as torque, energy, and inertia to maximize speed and distance - all the way to the finish line! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

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!

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities related to the course material will be completed each day.

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, the basics of 3D Modeling and 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9-12 only.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

If you are creative and have a heart for helping the environment, this is the class for you!

In these dynamic fun filled classes, students will learn to set up a budget, evaluate needs vs. wants, and explore healthy vs unhealthy credit card usage.

Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

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. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.

Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

Learn the absolute essentials of modeling, animation, rigging, lighting, and camera techniques. Create your own unique model on the very first day! No prior experience required.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Are you taking Physics this fall?  Review math and physical science skills and get a preview of what is to come in Physics. Graphing calculators recommended.

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.

Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

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. We will cover the foundation of LEGO Mindstorms programming. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

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.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by HiTech a Instructor.  

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes.

RG, registration required. 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

Ages 11 - 14. Registration required.

Plan and direct a movie! Learn stop motion basics, write a story and work in groups to create a stop motion animation movie. Please plan to attend all 4 days. 

The International Grocery Store tour in July will highlight the cuisine of India.  A volunteer tour guide will lead a group of 12 participants on a tour of Triveni Supermarket  (8450 Baltimore National Pike) on Thursday, July 27 from 3-4

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.

Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Come get concert-ready by creating band fan buttons to wear or share!

Open to middle and high school students, drop-in.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Prototype, design, and create your own light-up LED name tag in the Glenwood Makerspace.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

WHAT IS TEEN CONNECT?

Are you ready to dive into the experience of fun, laughter, and endless possibilities?

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

If you think eating healthy is too expensive, then this presentation is for you. Learn how to stretch your dollars to provide nutritious and delicious meals for you and your family, while staying on budget.

Prepare to be amazed!

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious and mischievous. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

Title for July is Nothing Ventured 

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. 

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet virtually twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.