Week 2 (June 22-25)   

Take Minecraft to the next level by designing and building your own custom mods. In this hands-on coding course, students will learn the basics of scripting and logic statements while modifying the classic game in creative new ways.

Create new gameplay elements, design custom features, and experiment with world-building mechanics that change how Minecraft is played. Along the way, strengthen problem-solving, collaboration, and computational thinking skills in a project-based environment.

Completed projects will be shared through a secure platform for families to view. This course requires the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and console editions are not compatible.

If you love to sing, dance, act, and perform, this class is your time to shine. Broadway Bound introduces students to the fundamentals of musical theater in a fun, supportive environment where creativity and confidence take center stage.

Through theater games, improvisation, pantomime, stage movement, and introductory vocal work, students will build performance skills while learning how to move, project, and express themselves on stage. Each day blends skill-building with high-energy activities designed to grow confidence and teamwork.

No experience is necessary, just a willingness to try something new and have fun. Whether preparing for a future audition or simply wanting to explore the world of musical theater, this two-week experience helps young performers take their first steps toward the spotlight.

Who knows? You might just be Broadway-bound.

Bring your game ideas to life while learning the fundamentals of coding. In this hands-on course, students will explore the Lua programming language as they design interactive experiences using Roblox Studio.

Learn key game design concepts while building custom features, scripting gameplay mechanics, and modifying popular game styles with original code. Strengthen logical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative, project-based environment.

Student-created games will be shared through a secure platform for families to view.

Get ready to take your balloon game to the stratosphere! Join our advanced balloon twisting class and unleash your inner artist! If you're ready to level up from the basics, this class is your ticket to creating mind-blowing, multi-balloon masterpieces. Learn pro techniques, tackle complex designs, and push your creativity to new heights. It's time to 'pop' your limits and create something truly epic.

Beginning class experience is encouraged.

Grow curiosity and grow something real. In this interactive ecology course, explore how Earth’s major systems work together to support life. Investigate the water, carbon, and rock cycles and discover how these processes shape the world around us.

Apply new knowledge by designing and building a living terrarium, a self-sustaining ecosystem that you can observe over time. Dive into hands-on experiments that explore the role of plants and oceans in regulating Earth’s climate and learn how small changes can have a big impact.

Along the way, connect science to real-world questions about environmental responsibility and sustainability, and explore practical ways people can care for our shared planet.

Middle school brings new routines, new expectations, and new social situations, and being prepared can make all the difference. This class helps students build the skills and confidence needed to navigate middle school with less stress and more success.

Practice handling tricky situations through role-playing activities that focus on communication, managing emotions, and responding to challenges like conflict or peer pressure. Explore strategies for making and keeping friends, staying organized, managing responsibilities, and balancing schoolwork. Learn how responsibility connects to independence, discuss online safety, and begin thinking about involvement in school activities and leadership opportunities. This class offers practical tools students can use at school and beyond.

Explore the stories of African American leaders and innovators who have shaped history and continue to influence the world today. From the 1700s to the present, examine changemakers across a wide range of fields, including education, politics, science, athletics, literature, and invention.

Learn how these individuals challenged barriers, introduced new ideas, and created lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Through discussion, research, and creative projects, connect historical events to modern issues and discover how leadership takes many different forms.

Bring learning to life by creating a “Hall of Fame” style poster or a mini documentary highlighting a figure whose story deserves to be shared. This class encourages thoughtful discussion, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of American history through influential voices.

Step into the role of a biologist and uncover the invisible webs that connect all living things. From tiny backyard ants to the lush Amazon rainforest, students will explore how plants, animals, and environments work together in powerful ecosystems.

Build a self-sustaining terrarium to model how energy and matter move through a system. Investigate predator-prey relationships through an owl pellet dissection and discover how organisms survive in vastly different biomes — from icy tundras to humid rainforests. Along the way, students will see how every living thing plays an important role in Earth’s interconnected systems.

Perfect for curious naturalists who love animals, habitats, and discovering how nature fits together.

Get creative with color, pattern, and personal style in this hands-on bracelet-making class inspired by the fun meaning behind friendship bracelets. Design and create your own beaded bracelets while exploring patterns, symbols, and creative expression.

Learn basic jewelry-making techniques, experiment with colors and textures, and trade bracelets with classmates as part of the experience. This class encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and connection. Perfect for anyone who loves crafting, music-inspired fun, and making something meaningful to share.

Slow down, tune in, and experience nature through creativity and the senses. Nature Flow invites students to connect with the natural world through touch, sound, sight, and movement while exploring how nature can inspire art, reflection, and mindfulness.

Across the ICC campus, students will practice forest bathing to mindfully experience the woods, use nature journaling to record observations and reflections, experiment with flower pounding and natural dyes, and create nature mandalas using found materials. These hands-on activities encourage careful observation, creative expression, and a deeper awareness of the environment.

Nature Flow is ideal for students who enjoy creativity, reflection, and exploring the outdoors in a calm, thoughtful way.

Not all careers look the same, and many of the most interesting ones aren’t always talked about. Explore a wide range of career paths, including jobs you may have never heard of, and discover how interests, strengths, and skills can connect to future possibilities.

Explore personal strengths and interests through interactive activities and career discovery tools, and learn what education, skills, and experiences different careers may require. Begin mapping a step-by-step path toward a career goal while building self-awareness and confidence, without the pressure of having everything figured out yet. This class encourages curiosity, reflection, and big-picture thinking about what the future could hold.

Step into a world of magic, mystery, and imagination inspired by the Harry Potter series. Explore wizarding traditions through hands-on activities that blend creativity, problem-solving, and friendly competition.

Dive into themed challenges like herbology-inspired projects, trivia battles, creative crafts, and mystery-solving activities. Discover which house the Sorting Hat assigns, test your knowledge of the wizarding world, and take on imaginative quests to earn bragging rights as a tournament champion. This class celebrates storytelling, teamwork, and creativity. Perfect for longtime fans and curious newcomers alike.

The Grow Period is a relaxed, screen-free afternoon experience designed to give students time to unwind, connect, and explore their interests in a supportive, supervised environment. Open to all grade levels, this mixed-age time encourages creativity, cooperation, and independent play while being guided by Curiosity Lab facilitators and staff.

Each day offers a rotating mix of optional activities so students can choose how they want to spend their time. Activities may include art and crafts, games, building challenges, reading corners, outdoor play, or quiet creative projects. Some days can be active, others can be calm, giving students space to recharge after a full day of learning.

Parents can feel confident knowing students are safely supervised, engaged in meaningful activities, and enjoying a screen-free transition at the end of the day. Students will enjoy the freedom to try new things, spend time with friends, and grow independence in a fun, low-pressure setting.