- Cartooning
- "What's up Doc?" This course is for students who have an interest in cartoons and the digital arts. Learn how to create a storyboard and an original animation project with sound effects, backgrounds, and camera ovements. Once completed, your cartoon will be published and can be streamed over the Web and viewed in a variety of formats.
- Chess Challenge
- Did you ever think a game could help you to develop critical life skills such as logical thinking, creative problem solving, concentration and organization? Well this one can! Come and learn basic moves and strategy and have a blast while doing it.
- Digital Animation
- If you like to play animated, interactive games then this is the course for you! Learn how to create your own 2D interactive digital games using state-of-the-art software. You will amaze your friends and family with your creations.
- Journalism
- This course is designed to introduce students to the world of journalism through practice writing, reporting, layout with photos, design, diting and interviewing. You will have fun putting your skills to the test and creating a fabulous newsletter that everyone will enjoy.
- Mad Science
- Calling all Mad Scientists! Let's venture into a world of fun and excitement enhanced with the basic science principles needed to create safe and exhilarating experiments such as tube tornados, rubbery eggs, slime and much, much more. So roll up your sleeves and get to work!
- Math Fun
- Really learn basic math concepts through interactive games and intriguing puzzles and creative projects. You will be surprised to find that Math can actually be fun! Each week you will have fun stumping your friends with a mastermind problem solving math games that only you will know how to solve.
- Mixed Media Art
- Express yourself using a variety of materials to create 3D pieces of art. You will see how mixing different media can stimulate your "out-of the-box" thinking and turn unrelated things into visual masterpieces!
- Public Speaking
- Are you nervous about speaking in public? Do you have trouble getting your point across? Well this course is designed to develop public speaking and debating skills to help build self-confidence. Topics covered in this course include Lincoln-Douglas debating, construction of debate cases and applied logic and reasoning.
- Sign Language
- Expand your mastery of languages by adding American Sign Language (ASL) to your list. You will be amazed how quickly you will learn the fundamentals of ASL and fingerspelling and apply them to full blown signing conversations, stories and songs. The time is right at your finger tips to learn how to express yourself in Sign!
- Soccer
- Have a little fun in the sun learning the basic principles of soccer. In this course you will learn the basic stretches, moves and team plays that win!
- Webpage Design
- The purpose of this course is to acquire the knowledge needed to design and develop a webpage that is easy to navigate, readily available and informative. You will learn the basics of HTML and Photoshop and put your creativity to the test as you develop an amazing webpage!
- Yoga
- Learn, through a system of exercises, how to connect your mind and body, and build-up your strength, flexibility and concentration. Yoga techniques can teach you the relaxation secrets that will help you to focus on daily activities with less stress and more self-confidence.
ECC - WEC Summer Program for Kids Courses
Our List of Courses
Contact Information
- 730 Bloomfield Avenue
West Caldwell NJ 07006 - alelov@essex.edu
- 973-877-1920
- Camp start July 11 and ends
August 13
Camp Structure
Participants choose four courses from the array of course offerings. Each course meets 1 1/2 hours a day for five weeks. (Monday through Thursday). On Fridays, educational and recreational field trips will be given to such places as museums, science fairs and amusement parks. - Morning care and After Care
Morning Care for students is from 8:00am to 9:00am. After care is from 5:00pm - 6:00pm