Fall, Winter, and Spring Classes
For Elementary School Students
Ages 8-10. Join us on a tour across the diverse habitats found in Maryland and learn about some of the animals that call those environments home. Live animal ambassadors are featured each day. Offered in conjunction with Echoes of Nature Inc.
Campers must provide these supplies (not provided by KOC):Crafting supplies such as scissors, pencils, crayons/markers/colored pencils, construction paper of various colors, paper, glue and tape. PDF’s for printing will be available.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
For Middle School Students
Ages 13+. If you are a rising Algebra II, Geometry, or second-year Algebra I student, this is your chance to cover fundamental concepts to get ready for more difficult applications. Topics include solving one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations and inequalities, identifying, comparing, and contrasting different function families, describing key components of functions, graphing linear equations and inequalities written in different forms, analyzing and interpreting linear regression models, solving systems of equations using three different methods, adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials, and graphing exponential equations. You will need a notebook and graphing calculator. You must have completed an Algebra I course.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 11-14. Konnichiwa! Introduce yourself to this fascinating language with emphasis on the basic grammar, conversational, and reading skills needed for beginners. Topics include vocabulary such as greetings, numbers and dates, question and answer formation, and the present, past and negative forms of verbs. Hiragana is introduced at this level. Enjoy Japanese culture by reviewing traditions of past and present, viewing Japanese art, and much more! Taught by a native speaker.
Online; This class meets every Thursday from 4:00-5:30 on Zoom, and students are expected to spend ½ hour per week on independent coursework.
Students must purchase textbook “Japanese for Busy People Revised 3rd Ed” Romanized Version (not Kana version) ISBN# 9781568363844. HCC Bookstore
Online; This class meets every Thursday from 4:00-5:30 on Zoom, and students are expected to spend ½ hour per week on independent coursework.
Students must purchase two books: Spanish Is Fun Book I (5th Edition) ISBN# 9781634199285; Companion Workbook (Cuaderno de ejercicios) ISBN# 9781531106331 HCC Bookstore
Ages 11-14. This course is for students who will be enrolled in pre-algebra classes (middle school math classes before algebra 1, such as Math 6, 7, and 8). Students should be in grades 5 – 7. Topics covered include the real number system, operations of integers, fractions, and decimals, prime factorization, least common multiple, greatest common factor, grouping symbols), translating phrases to mathematical expressions and sentences to mathematical equations, absolute value, and solving simple one-variable equations and applications problems. Offered in cooperation with The Yang Academy.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 12+. Without geometry, life is "pointless." This vital class will give you an idea of the various topics that will be taught in a high school geometry course. Get ready to review the foundations of geometry and expand your geometric reasoning. You will also have a better idea of parallel and perpendicular lines, triangle congruence and similarity, properties of various polygons and shapes, area, perimeter, circumference, and volume. Prerequisite: Algebra I.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
For High School Students
Ages 13+. If you are a rising Algebra II, Geometry, or second-year Algebra I student, this is your chance to cover fundamental concepts to get ready for more difficult applications. Topics include solving one-step, two-step, and multi-step equations and inequalities, identifying, comparing, and contrasting different function families, describing key components of functions, graphing linear equations and inequalities written in different forms, analyzing and interpreting linear regression models, solving systems of equations using three different methods, adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials, and graphing exponential equations. You will need a notebook and graphing calculator. You must have completed an Algebra I course.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 14+. Have you taken Algebra II and need to sharpen your skills in preparation for taking an advanced math course during the upcoming school year? If so, the perfect class for you! We will review how to solve and graph a variety of equations and inequalities, which includes linear and quadratic. Other topics include system of equations, quadratic functions, polynomial functions, complex numbers, radical functions, rational expressions, exponential functions, and logarithmic functions. Bring a notebook and a graphing calculator. You must have completed an Algebra 2 course.
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 15+. If you are planning to take the SAT, this updated course will prepare you for both the verbal and math sections. Verbal preparation will ask you to interpret the meanings of relevant words and phrases in context, utilize close reading to increase comprehension, and identify central ideas and themes of a text. The optional essay section will also be covered. Math preparation includes mastery of linear expressions, creating and solving equations, using ratios, percentages and units, problem solving, and data analysis. Students should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be covered. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. This course is for high school students.
Students must provide these supplies (not provided by KOC): paper, pencils, a graphing calculator, and Official SAT Study Guide 2020 Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1457312199; ISBN-10: 1457312190)
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the math section, you should take this updated course. Math preparation includes multi-step problems with applications in science, social science, career scenarios, and other real-life contexts. Students should have completed Algebra II. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. This course is for high school students.
Students must provide these supplies (not provided by KOC): paper, pencils, a graphing calculator, and Official SAT Study Guide 2020 Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1457312199; ISBN-10: 1457312190)
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
Ages 15+. If you are taking the SAT and only need preparation in the verbal section, you should take this updated course. Verbal preparation includes vocabulary and reading comprehension such as understanding the author’s message, rhetoric, synthesis, and understanding relationships in passages. Test taking tips will be included. The class simulates a test-taking environment with practice tests and exercises. This course is for high school students.
Students must provide these supplies (not provided by KOC): paper, pencils, a graphing calculator, and Official SAT Study Guide 2020 Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1457312199; ISBN-10: 1457312190)
Online format: Live instruction via Zoom.
"This is the most incredible program available for children that I have encountered. The classes are fun, structured and truly spark the imagination of the children involved. You can tell the teachers are quality educators who are passionate about their classes. Great job HCC!" —Christy Carl, Kids on Campus Parent