BEAT THE BOREDOM IN NOLENSVILLE SUMMER CAMPS
Williamson County Recreation Complex
The Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd., has a summer full of special interest camps for kids ages 3-17. There is still time to get in on the fun! Try a theatre class, art, video game design, Jedi training, crazy chemistry, super hero science, or Hogwarts Academy. All classes are open to the public, and registration is available at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Science Camps
Weird and wacky science experiments for kids! Each class includes a variety of hands-on experiments to get kids ages 4-9 excited about science. Summer options: Mini-Bizarre Camp for ages 4-5, June 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Crazy Chemistry for ages 6-9, July 23-27, 8:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m., Super Hero Science for ages 6-9, July 23-27, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Register at www.wcparksandrec.com. Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.
Ms. Amy’s Art Zoo
Spend the week with Ms. Amy creating an art zoo! Draw and paint giraffes, penguins, zebras, elephants and more. Explore several mediums including markers, paints, pastels and mixed. June 25-29, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. The fee is $90. For ages 6-10. To register, go to www.wcparksandrec.com, # 11612.
The Gaming Academy
Students will be immersed in the world of 2D and 3D in this five-day computer gaming course for ages 10-17. $300. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 2-6 (#11505) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Video Game Design
Learn the basics of video game design and produce games to share with friends. For ages 10-17, $170. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 2-3 (#11503) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and July 30-August 2 (#11504) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
3D Game Design
If you are looking to design professional 3D games, try this design course for ages 10-17. $160. Combines the Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 5-6 (#11506) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Jedi Training Camp
The force will be with you as you learn the ways of the Jedi! Play games, build vehicles and go from Padawan to Jedi Knight. Make your own costume and a light saber to take home. Meets Monday-Wednesday, July 9-11 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. For ages 5-9 yrs. Register for activity #11454 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Hogwarts Academy
Perfect your magic skills in this interactive creative spell-binding class. Find out which house you belong to and learn how to make potions, use your wand, identify creatures and more. Witches and wizards will graduate from the Academy with the skills to use their magic for good. For ages 5-9 yrs. Meets Monday-Wednesday, July 9-11 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. Register for activity #11453 at www.wcparksandrec.com.
iGame Creators
Want to create video games? This introductory course for younger students (6-10 years) will teach how to build simple games which include animation. $115. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 16-19 (#11509) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Web Design and Development
An in-depth look at the world of web design and development for ages 10-17. Learn to build a website and get free hosting for one year. $155. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 16-19 (#11507) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Art with Kreative Kat
Kids, ages 8-14, come join the fun creating beautiful art in this ongoing class! Everyone can be an artist in this class, as the instructor ‘Kat’ helps students realize their potential. Kat teaches mainly drawing, watercolor, and acrylics. Learn about composition, perspective, and color combinations in a playful way. For more information contact Katrin at katrinkeiningham@gmail.com or at 615-500-8525. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com. Classes are Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Fireworks on July 20 (#11154); Fairy Gardens on July 24 (#11156); Turtlemania on August 7 (#11230); Butterflies on August 21 (#11231). The fee is $15 per class.
Application Design
A hands-on look at the world of application design for kids 10-17. Design your own app and share with friends on an Apple or Android device. $155. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. July 30-August 2 (#11508) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
