College to Run Eight Summer Youth Programs

MIDDLETOWN – SUNY Orange announces that it will be offering eight Summer Youth Enrichment Programs this July, covering a variety of educational, creative and career paths for area high school and middle school students.

Sessions being planned include: Architecture Design Studio (for students entering grades 9-12), Robotics (students entering grades 9-11), Coding: Introduction to Programming (students entering grades 10-12), Career Exploration: Distribution and Advanced Manufacturing (students entering grades 8-9), Career Exploration: Distribution and Advanced Manufacturing (students entering grades 10-12), Jazz Reading and Performance (students entering grades 8-12), Creative Writing (students entering grades 7-9) and CSI/Forensic Institute (students entering grades 9-12).

Seven of the eight programs will be one week in duration, meeting Monday through Thursday. The Jazz Reading and Performance will be eight sessions over two weeks. The cost of each program is $249. All programs will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except for the career exploration sessions, which will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. The College’s Middletown campus will host all of the programs, with the exception of the jazz and forensics workshops which will be held on the Newburgh campus.

For more information or to register, contact the College’s Continuing and Professional Education office at (845) 341-4890 or visit www.sunyorange.edu/youthenrichment.
Summer Youth Enrichment Program Descriptions

* Architecture Design Studio, July 16-19, Rowley Center for Science and Engineering: This workshop will introduce students to architecture and design. Students will learn about the design process by creating their own architectural drawings and models and then develop digital renderings of their design using Google Sketch-Up and Photoshop. Throughout the week, students will visit architectural offices and architecturally significant buildings on campus to provide inspiration and new ideas. At week’s end, there will be an exhibition of students’ architectural designs.

* Robotics, July 23-26, Bio-Tech Building: Spark your child’s interest in STEM as we guide them through the world of robotics with the help of LEGO Mindstorm. Students will have the ability to build and program the robots with the help of Visual Programming and learn Python scripting as well. Throughout the week, students will learn about the different robotic sensors and use them to navigate multiple challenges to complete tasks. Through this fun and engaging program, students will learn the real-life applications of science and engineering.

* Coding: Introduction to Programming, July 9-12, Bio-Tech Building: Introduction to Programming will introduce students to basic programming structure with C++. Students will gain a fundamental knowledge of programming, program debugging, and control structures through hands-on experience. Throughout the week, students will learn the foundations of computer science that can be brought into their everyday lives. These concepts will bolster their mathematical, logical and creative thinking skills. At the end of the course, they will be programming a simple, interactive game to show off to their friends and family. Additionally, they will be in a position to learn other high-level computer languages on their own.

*Career  Exploration: Distribution and Advanced Manufacturing, (8-9), July 16-19, Shepard Center/field sites:

This program is for rising 8th and 9th graders who are interested in job opportunities and career exploration in Orange County. Mornings will include age-appropriate interactive educational activities, and each afternoon students will be brought to a different Orange County facility for a tour and activities. Closed-toed shoes are required. Dr. John Yelle will be the instructor.

Career Exploration: Distribution and Advanced Manufacturing (10-12), July 23-26, Shepard Center/field sites: This program is for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who are interested in job opportunities and career exploration in Orange County. Mornings will include age-appropriate interactive educational activities, and each afternoon students will be brought to a different Orange County facility for a tour and activities. Closed-toed shoes are required. Dr. John Yelle will be the instructor.

Jazz Reading and Performance, July 23-Aug. 2, Kaplan Hall (Newburgh campus): Get ready for Summer Jazz Reading Sessions where you start Day 1 preparing for your LIVE performance at the end of this 8-session experience. Music includes well-known pop, funk and jazz standards. Improvisation will be explained and practiced together, and you will be guided and coached through various improvisatory techniques. Incoming 8th to 12th grade students are eligible. Students must have a minimum of two full years of experience on their instrument and have completed a minimum NYSSMA Level 4. Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited.

Creative Writing, July 16-19, Rowley Center: The Creative Writing workshop is designed to aid students in their creative expression, along with the presentation of their writing or poetry. Students will examine the basics of story writing, such as the elements of plot, character creation, and world building. In addition, students will learn the basics of poetry, including types of poetry, literary devices and rhythm.

CSI/Forensic Institute, July 30-Aug. 2, Tower Building (Newburgh campus): This week-long experience will introduce rising 9th to 12th grade students to the basic elements of crime scene investigation and documentation, along with evidence collection and examination. Workshops will include evidence collection methods pertaining to fingerprint analysis and identification; collecting and examining blood, hair and fiber evidence; and firearm and tool mark examinations. Students will also be introduced to the computer assisted drawing program “Crime Zone” that is utilized by many police departments across the country in reconstructing crime scenes. On the fourth day students will process a mock crime scene utilizing the skills and techniques learned during the week.