Engineer the arcade game that will be used for the  Carnival. This arcade will be built and designed by students.   Students will learn the basics of collaborative game design. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all...

Engineer a life size 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. Regi...

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics. Designed for beginners with a passion for creativity and ease, learn the technology that it takes all the pro-features away from the eyes to let students focus on the code and see their results...

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th. Bring your family and friends to the event to show off what you built during class...

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. Taking this class will give you a better understanding of how your own brain works and...

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. Contribute to a database...

Learn about the fashion industry from concept to delivery, the role of science, and how to use technology to create selected outfits and original fashion design ideas. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri....

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Thurs. Registration requested, walk ins allowed based ...

Explore the world of animal science and all the cool parts of their lives. Discover new and cool things about animals. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Thurs. Registration requested, walk ins allowed ba...

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation. Applications as diverse as architectural design prototypes, video games, animation, and...

Through collaboration, work on the Carnival Arcade. Engineer the arcade game that will be used for the Carnival. This arcade will be built and designed by students. Students will learn the basics of collaborative game design. Taught by a HiTech in...

Do you watch The Big Bang Theory, but want to know more about the Big Bang? Study the origin and development of the universe, learn how to look at the night sky and know where everything is.  Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once fo...

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. Taught...

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Re...

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. They will take a close look at tessellating polygons and how, with the art ...

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun. We will perform chemical experiments, explore the properties of water, create our own sustainable energy and more in this 5-day indoor/outdoor class!&n...

From photos to movie posters, what does it take to create print advertisements for Hollywood movies? Focus on the Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create a movie poster. Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters. 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! Students will create acrylic-pour paintings, make their own watercolor paints, and use resin and al...

Science has never been cooler or smoother. Explore the digestive tract and the science behind actual smoothies. Permission slip will be emailed to registrants and required for participation. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all ...

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. Parents or guardians do not need to apply t...

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival and build a table-top pinball machine.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th. Bring your family and friends to the event to show off what you built during ...

Create a stellar Science game or experience for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th. Bring your family and friends to the event to show off what ...

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals.  Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Thurs. Registration requested, walk ins allowed based on space. G...

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? Why do some toys need AAA batteries to operate while other toys need C batteries...

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. Register once for ...

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move.  Taught by a HiTech Instructor. R...

Learn about Nobel Prize winning scientist Marie Curie, her discovery of two chemical elements, and the importance of radiation in medical treatments and pathology. Explore how her scientific findings relate to current day medicine and everyday life b...

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Thurs. Registration requested, walk ins allowed based ...

Join a group of robotics team members from FTC team #20123 Cryptic to learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the cloud-based software Onshape! By the end of the course, students will be able to completely design and independently...

Ages 11-15. Registration required.  Plan and direct your own movie using Stop Motion! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Must attend all days.   ...

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close – it’s Geometry! Join us to review how to make shapes dance around the coordinate plane with transformations! As a bonus, you will a...

Engineer a Water Bucket Drop for the Carnival!  Build a modified version of this classic carnival game from scratch, using mechanical engineering principles to make a splash!  Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all ...

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. Register once for al...

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th. Bring your family and friends to the event to show off what you built during class...

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun. We will perform chemical experiments, discover the properties of water, create our own sustainable energy and more in this HiTech class! Taught by a...

Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken. Gain organizational and artistic skills of a professional photographer while utilizing the technology and the science involved with the pr...

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports withhands-on experiments. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri. Regis...

Feeling crabby? Come explore the amazing scientific concepts that make the Chesapeake Bay unique. Students in this class will study the flora and fauna that lies beneath our own Chesapeake Bay Bridge, as well as the civil engineering behind the bridg...

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore in 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.  Taught by a HiTe...

Join Claire and Ronan, two young podcast hosts and producers, and begin your podcast journey today! Students will apply the knowledge gained from the "So You Want to Podcast" classes in this part drop-in, part registered studio.  PRACTICE REC...

Grades 6-8. 45-60 min.  Discuss books that have been nominated for the state "Black-eyed Susan Award". Check out and read the book prior to attending the class discussion. Books are available for pickup at the Customer Service Desk of the Cen...

Join a group of robotics team members from FTC team #20123 Cryptic to learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the cloud-based software Onshape! By the end of the course, students will be capable of completely designing and 3D prin...