There is a little something for everyone this summer at Collin College. Middle and high school students interested in nursing, robotics, music, dance, SAT/ACT preparation and have a lot of options on camps. Here are some of the camps offered by Collin College. For more summer camps, visit http://www.collin.edu/ce/teens/. •

SAT Math Review Saturdays, June 3-July 8, Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard in Plano OR Wednesdays, June 21-July 26, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399 in McKinney The redesigned SAT Math components feature problems with applications in science, social science, career scenarios and other real-life contexts. This six session course focuses on helping students develop the knowledge and skills measured by the SAT Math components. Open to students 14 years and up. Cost is $109. Contact 972.985.3750 or [email protected] for more information. More at http://bit.ly/SAT-Review.

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SAT Verbal Review Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 6-July 11, Courtyard Center, 4800 Preston Park Boulevard in Plano OR Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 20-July 25, Collin Higher Education Center, 3452 Spur 399 in McKinney The redesigned SAT Verbal components include a reading test, writing and language test, and one optional essay question. This 10 session course focuses on helping students develop the knowledge and skills measured by the SAT Verbal components. Open to students 14 years and up. Cost is $129. Contact 972.985.3750 or [email protected] for more information. More at http://bit.ly/SAT-Review.

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Nurse Camp Monday-Wednesday, June 5-7, Central Park Campus, 2200 W. University Drive in McKinney For students interested in getting an inside look at the nursing profession, Collin College is hosting its free Nurse Camp. Open to students between 8th -12th grades, participants will observe demonstrations and participate in simulations from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Space is limited. Call Cathleen Rangel at 972.548.6583 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Crime Scene Investigation Camp Monday-Thursday, June 19-22, Preston Ridge Campus, Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco Participants will be introduced to the forensic science behind crime scene investigation. Sessions cover topics including fingerprints, blood evidence, DNA, shoe and tire impressions, search procedures, interviewing and many others. Crime Scene/Mystery Sessions will be devoted to sample crime scenes where students will collect evidence and solve the mock crimes. Each session and sample scene is age appropriate and challenging. The camp is open to incoming 9th -12th grade students. The cost is $100 per participant. Contact Dr. Stephanie James at [email protected] for more information.

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Cyber Security Camp Tuesday-Thursday, June 20-22, Spring Creek Campus, Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano If you are a 7th – 10th grade student who wants to learn how to defend against malicious attacks, then this camp is for you. In this Cyber Security Camp you will learn how computer systems work, how unsecure computer systems are breached and what you can do to protect computer systems from attackers. From 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, cost is $89 and includes lunches. This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Cyber Security and Engineering Departments. Spots are limited and registration fills quickly. Registration opens April 17. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email [email protected] for more information. over

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Collin Summer Dance Festival Monday-Friday, July 10-14, 2017, Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano The seventh annual Collin Summer Dance Festival features workshops in modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, musical theatre, hip hop, and contemporary. Daily classes are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost is $125. The Summer Dance Festival is for beginners or advanced dancers, 14 years old and up. Space is limited. Online registration is available at www.collin.edu/department/dance/summerdance.html Call Tiffanee Arnold, festival coordinator, at 972.881.5830 or email [email protected] for more information.

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ACT Preparation Tuesdays/Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 9, Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano Review the English & writing, reading, math and science portions of the ACT Exam. Learn test taking strategies and subject study skills necessary to achieve the ACT score you're aiming for! Open to teens ages 14 and up. Cost is $129. Contact 972.985.3750 or [email protected] for more information. More at http://www.collin.edu/ce/teens/.

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All Girls Summer Robotics Camp Monday-Friday, July 17-21, Preston Ridge Campus, Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd in Frisco From 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., girls between 7th – 10th grades get to design and build their own technological creation at the All Girls Summer Robotics Camp. Cost is $89. This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Robotics Club and the Engineering Department. Spots are limited and registration fills quickly. Registration opens April 17th. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Texas All-Star Jazz Camp Monday-Friday, July 17-21 (registration/auditions July 16), Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano The Texas All-Star Jazz Camp features a flurry of daily workshops and rehearsals as musicians learn the world of big band jazz. Camp faculty includes top jazz musicians from around the country, who have played with big names such as Maynard Ferguson, Doc Severinsen, the Metroplexity Big Band and Woody Herman. The TASJC welcomes, eleven-time Grammy winner and saxophonist Chris Vadala. Students must be at least 13 years old with at least one year of study on their instrument. Cost is $285 or $335 with lunch. For information and a PDF application, call Kris Berg, professor of jazz studies, at 972.881.5108 or email [email protected] .

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Robotics Camp Monday-Friday, July 24-28, Preston Ridge Campus, Conference Center, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco From 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., students between 7th – 10th grades will stimulate their minds and unleash creativity at the Robotics Camp. Cost is $89. This camp is sponsored by the Collin College Robotics Club and the Engineering Department. Spots are limited and registration fills quickly. Registration opens April 17. Call Nancy Huff at 972.377.1501 or email [email protected] for more information.

For more summer camps, visit http://www.collin.edu/ce/teens/. To learn more about Collin College, visit www.collin.edu .