Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

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

Prerequisite: This class is a review of Algebra 2; registrants must have already taken Algebra 2 in school.

In this class, students will learn about circuits and C++ programming.  They will complete tasks in which they will be required to wire a breadboard and program an Arduino microcomputer.   

Prepare for Algebra by learning the basic terms and concepts used to solve equations in this Pre-Algebra class. 

Registration required. Grades 6-9 only. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day.  Examine the types of problems that are presented on t

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day.  Examine the types of problems that are presented on t

Learn to draw, design, and 3D print objects from scratch using TinkerCAD. Incorporates the design process to demonstrate how engineers think and design objects.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Have you ever wondered about the basics behind how humans tell computers what to do? Do you like awesome robots? If your answer was yes to one or both of those questions, this is the class for you!

Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Explore the world of engineering, marketing, and packaging, individually and in teams, while getting to use a true vacuum form machine.

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.

HiTech is launching a robotics immersion class for students who want to learn not only about how to build and program a working First Tech Challenge robot but also to lead or participate in their school’s team.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Summer-themed stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. 

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.

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.

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!

Explore the fascinating world of sports through a scientific lens.

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.
Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Would you live in a 3D printed house? Join us to learn how 3D technology is transforming the field of civil engineering. Try your hand at constructing a truss bridge using 3D pens to test your engineering prowess.

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?

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

This course is an introduction to paleontology. Learn about a variety of fascinating fossils, how they are formed, and how they inform us about the Earth’s past. 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Do you love dinosaurs?  Do you want to be a paleontologist when you grow up?  Come dig up a fossil, read some books about paleontologists, and discover fascinating facts about dinosaurs!

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way. See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight!

Explore the intricacies and design processes of model LEGO car engines using a mechanical engineering mindset.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Students will create their own spaces using Planner 5D, a web-based program. They will learn about creating mood boards, design concepts, and using Planner 5D to bring their ideas to life! 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family.

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family.

Ticket required. All ages/families. Allow 30 min.

Drop-in and make some fun crafts.

Wednesdays  3:30 - 5:00 pm

Jul 10, Aug 14

Deep Run Mobile Park

6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075

At the pool area. In case of inclement weather, the visit may be cancelled.

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Age 14 - 18. Registration required.

This class is intended for students who have already taken Algebra.

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. 

Pop-in and make a craft!

Join a panel of former middle schoolers for their honest feedback on middle school success. Learn tips on staying organized. Have fun participating in Locker Trials and a Book Bag Relay Race.

RG, Registered. Registration Required.

Discussions and activities about previous state award nominees.  Copies available for borrowing by registered participants at Central Branch's Customer Service Desk.

The UnBook Reading Group

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm

Learn the basics of clothing repair to extend the lifetime of your clothing. We will cover how to restitch a seam, repair hems, and patch tears. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills.

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed