Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. (Ages 13-18)

Join us at Incarnate Word Academy for an exciting Babysitting Camp for grades 5-8! Over the course of this hands-on program, campers will learn essential skills like child safety, basic first aid, fun activities, and how to handle tricky situations. With expert guidance and interactive lessons, participants will gain confidence and become responsible, capable babysitters.

Learn basic Japanese conversation skills, writing hiragana, and cultural aspects of life in Japan. Greetings, conversation starters, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary will be practiced to get you started in studying the Japanese language. This class will be a good start to learning Japanese language and culture. Issho ni benkyou. (Let’s) study together! (Ages 12-18)

Register for Jumpstart Bootcamp (Incoming ND Freshmen only) July 14-17 9AM-11:30AM.

Led by De Smet Jesuit coaches, teachers, and students, our camps are all about pushing yourself, making new friends, and having an unforgettable summer. Come see what it means to be a Spartan!

Students will learn about the Deaf Culture and the basics of American Sign Language. Students will practice signs and facial expressions to help communicate. Students will be able to communicate with a deaf person. (Ages 9-12)

Learn basic Japanese conversation skills, writing hiragana, and cultural aspects of life in Japan. Greetings, conversation starters, basic sentence structure, and vocabulary will be practiced to get you started in studying the Japanese language. This class will be a good start to learning Japanese language and culture. Issho ni benkyou. (Let’s) study together! (Ages 12-18)

Do you have a child that is interested in the field of newborn/pediatric nursing? A child that is expecting a new sibling? Do you have a child that loves babies? Then this would be a great class for them! We have a limited number of babies for classroom use, so your child is invited to bring their favorite “baby” doll to class to practice with. (Ages 8-10) Students will learn about newborn care from a Pediatric Nurse and one of East Central College’s own Nursing Instructors! In this class, we will discuss topics that pertain to normal newborn care.

G.R.I.T. Business Academy is a project based two (2) week-long "business boot camp" where middle and high school youth learn skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and economics from licensed business educators and experienced business owners. During the first week, the students are engaged in the needed instruction to run a successful business. The students are also provided a snack and time to interact with their peers and mentors. During the last week of the academy, students use the skills they have learned in their own mock businesses. Each group of students are responsible for each part of running their businesses including pitching their business plan to receive funding, creating a budget for business, marketing their businesses, and more!

Want to improve your child's grades? Take advantage of this opportunity offered by people who care at no cost to you. We use Khan Academy's library of trusted classes for reading, writing, and math so our tutors can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

Available year round the third Saturday of every month from 10 AM - 12 PM for all grade levels. RSVP Required on our website to attend.

Want to improve your child's grades? Take advantage of this opportunity offered by people who care at no cost to you. We use Khan Academy's library of trusted classes for reading, writing, and math so our tutors can identify gaps in their students' understanding, tailor instruction, and meet the needs of every student.

"Hablas espanol?" Sign your camper up for a fun week of learning the fundamentals of the Spanish language, as well as learning about different Latin and Spanish cultures!

This camp will focus on a variety of writing strategies including planning/brainstorming, drafting, proofreading, peer editing, and many more. Students will be guided through a number of engaging writing activities to practice skills necessary to generate their final writing piece. During camp, students will be working towards the final step of writing, where they will be given the opportunity to "publish" all of their hard work in their very own take-home book! *Instruction will be differentiated to reflect students' grade level and ability.

Third and fourth graders will develop strong critical thinking skills while reading fiction and non-fiction pieces, focusing on determining the main idea, using context clues to develop vocabulary, and summarizing the key concepts of the text. In math, through interactive lessons and games, campers will focus on the concepts of number sense, computation, geometry, and fractions.