Week 3 (July 6-9)   

Step into the world of digital design with this hands-on introduction to computer-aided design (CAD) using Onshape. Learn how to create 3D models, explore geometric shapes, and bring your ideas to life in a virtual workspace.

Practice designing objects, experimenting with dimensions and structures, and solving real-world design challenges. Gain skills in spatial thinking, precision, and problem-solving that can be applied to engineering, product design, and creative projects. This class is perfect for anyone curious about technology, design, and making their ideas move from imagination to digital reality.

Please note: all students must have access to their own personal email address to create their individual account with the software.

Get ready to explore the outdoors through hands-on discovery and real-world science. Nature Adventures invites students to step outside and investigate the living and non-living parts of our environment, from plants and animals to water, soil, and air.

Each day brings a new outdoor adventure across the ICC campus as we explore grasslands, woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. Use hand lenses to examine prairie flowers up close, bug catchers to observe insects, dip nets to discover wetland creatures, and trowels to dig into the soil beneath our feet. Expect to get a little wet, a little dirty, and a lot curious.

This class is perfect for students who love being outside, asking questions, and learning through exploration.

Build confidence and prepare to become a trusted babysitter. Learn how to care for infants and children, respond in emergencies, choose age-appropriate activities, and manage common behaviors with confidence.

Explore the basics of starting and marketing a babysitting business while building a professional babysitting portfolio. Practice essential safety skills, including CPR and basic First Aid concepts.

Students will have the opportunity to pursue American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification. Certification is not guaranteed and requires successful completion of all AHA course requirements. Students who complete the class will receive a printable certificate of completion for their portfolios.

Pair this class with The Art of Storytime, Part 1 and Part 2, to expand creative skills for working with children.

Ever wonder why people think, feel, and act the way they do? Dive into the fascinating world of psychology and explore how the mind influences behavior, decisions, and everyday choices.

Discover what happens inside the brain—and how the world around us shapes the way we learn, interact, and choose our paths. Explore topics like emotions, habits, and decision-making, and try simple research activities to uncover patterns in human behavior. This class encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others.

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.

Put on your safety glasses and get ready to experiment! Learn how to think like scientists by exploring and applying the scientific method. Ask questions, form hypotheses, test ideas, and analyze results through a series of fun hands-on experiments. Along the way, discover how careful observation, logical thinking, and repeated testing help scientists understand the world around them.

This class combines instruction and hands-on learning to help students build curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and confidence in the lab.

Sports are more than games. They reflect culture, shape identity, and influence history. In this course, explore how sports have been shaped by cultural, political, and technological changes over time and how athletes and teams have influenced society beyond the playing field.

Examine key moments in sports history, from groundbreaking athletes to major innovations that changed how games are played and watched. Analyze how sports intersect with social movements, media, and technology, and discuss why certain moments still matter today.

Put learning into action by creating a project, such as a timeline that traces the influence of a sport, team, or athlete across history. This class is ideal for students who enjoy sports, history, and big-picture thinking.

Step into the world of one of history’s most famous scientists. Explore the life and discoveries of Isaac Newton through hands-on experiments and playful investigation.

Discover how gravity works, experiment with light and color, and explore the basic laws of motion that explain how objects move. Along the way, connect Newton’s big ideas to everyday experiences, from falling apples to rolling balls.

This class blends science, history, and curiosity, making big concepts accessible and exciting for young scientists who love to ask “why?”

Dive into the vibrant world of paint and color! In this hands-on art lab, students will explore how colors mix, how brush techniques create different effects, and how artists use color to express mood and tell stories.

Through guided lessons and creative exploration, young painters will experiment with blending, layering, and texture while creating their own landscapes and expressive artworks. Along the way, they’ll learn how artistic choices can completely change the feeling of a piece.

Perfect for students who love bold colors, creative freedom, and getting a little messy while making masterpieces.

Life can feel busy, loud, and overwhelming, especially as the brain grows and changes. Explore how thoughts, emotions, and stress affect the developing brain, and learn practical ways to slow down and stay focused.

Discover the difference between growth and fixed mindsets and practice mindfulness through hands-on activities like breathing exercises, creative coloring, and making giant bubbles. Build self-awareness, emotional balance, and confidence while learning tools that can be used at school, at home, and in everyday life.

Bring stories to life and create memorable experiences for young children through the art of storytelling. Explore ways to make characters like Pete the Cat, Love Monster, and Corduroy jump off the page while helping kids connect with the story.

Combine storytelling with hands-on crafts using paper crafting and everyday household supplies to make each story interactive and engaging. This class pairs perfectly with Babysitting Safety to strengthen skills for students interested in caring for and entertaining children.

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.