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Basic Music Lessons - Guitar: In partnership with Texas Music Café, this program offers high school students the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of guitar. Participants will receive hands-on instruction covering basic chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs—building the skills and confidence to play music on their own. Open to students in grades 9–12, this program is designed for beginners and those with limited experience who want to explore guitar in a supportive, creative environment.
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Beginning Photography Series: This weekly program gives students in grades 3–8 the opportunity to explore photography with guidance from a professional photographer. Participants will learn the basics of digital photography, including how to use a camera, compose a shot, and tell stories through images. Students may bring their own digital camera or use one provided by the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center. With hands-on practice and creative projects, this program is designed to spark curiosity, build technical skills, and encourage artistic expression.
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Minecraft Engineering (Advanced): This weekly program for grades 4–8 lets students explore advanced building and engineering in Minecraft. Participants learn about different building styles, electricity, circuits, and simple machines while creating Redstone contraptions and designing structures from gardens to castles. Perfect for intermediate to advanced players, this program combines creativity, problem-solving, and STEAM learning in a fun, hands-on way.
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CISCO Networking Academy: The CISCO Networking Academy offers students (grades 9+) and adults the opportunity to gain foundational and advanced knowledge in networking, cybersecurity, and IT skills. Open to grades 9 through adult, participants learn through hands-on labs, interactive lessons, and real-world projects that prepare them for industry certifications and future careers in technology.
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Video Game Design: This weekly course for grades 6–12 is taught by an experienced professor and guides students in designing and creating their own video games. Participants learn to use video game engines, develop gameplay mechanics, and bring their ideas to life through hands-on projects. Perfect for aspiring game designers, this course blends creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills in a fun, immersive environment.
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High School Esports: Dive into the fast-paced world of esports in this 15-week course that builds competitive gaming skills while exploring the business and careers driving the industry. Students will learn strategy, teamwork, and the professional standards that define today’s top players and teams.
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Fueling Families: In partnership with McLennan County AgriLife, Fueling Families is a hands-on family event where participants explore how cooking and eating together can boost health and happiness. Families learn to plan and prepare balanced meals and discover easy ways to involve children in the kitchen.
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Video Shooting and Editing 1: This 12-week course for grades 9–12 introduces students to the fundamentals of video production. Participants learn the basics of shooting, editing, and storytelling to develop the technical and creative skills needed for entry-level jobs in media and production.
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Audio Recording 1: This 12-week course for grades 9–12 introduces students to the fundamentals of audio recording and production. Participants learn essential skills in sound capture, mixing, and editing to prepare for entry-level opportunities in music, media, and audio production.
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Lego Spike Prime: This 12-week course for grades 6–8 introduces students to the essentials of robotics and coding with LEGO Spike Prime. Participants start with fundamental building and coding skills, then advance to more complex programming and engineering challenges—gaining confidence in problem-solving, design, and computational thinking through hands-on projects. The course also prepares students for participation in future LEGO leagues if they are interested.
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ROVR Robotics: Dive into the world of Sphero RVR robotics in this 12-week course for grades 6–8. Students will program, experiment, and troubleshoot their robots to complete challenges and missions, exploring movement, sensors, and automation in an interactive, hands-on environment.
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Basic Sewing for Students: This 12-week course introduces students in grades 1–8 to the fundamentals of sewing. Participants learn basic stitches, techniques, and simple project construction, gaining practical skills while expressing creativity and building confidence through fun, guided activities.
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Coderone (Beginner): This 12-week course for grades 6–12 introduces students to the basics of coding and programming drones. Participants learn fundamental coding concepts while flying and controlling drones, gaining hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and computational thinking in a fun and interactive environment.
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Coderone (Intermediate): This 12-week course for grades 6–12 builds on foundational coding skills, guiding students to program drones with more complex commands and tasks. Participants enhance their problem-solving, critical thinking, and computational skills while tackling hands-on challenges and exploring advanced drone applications.