Excursions in Learning
For Children

Mission Statement

MCC's youth programs strive to take a leadership role in gifted education and enrichment programming; to be an educational and community resource for the 15 towns in the College's service area and beyond; and to collaborate with schools, cultural institutions and community groups in educational endeavors. These programs currently include a "Spring Excursions in Learning" held on consecutive Saturday mornings throughout February, a one-week summer "Junior Culinary Camp," a one week Technology Camp, ‘Engineer This, and a two-week "Summer Excursions Program."

Excursions' instructors are experienced professionals and certified teachers and include artists, musicians, museum educators and media specialists. Several of MCC's own faculty and staff also teach in the program. Over 70% of the instructors have taught in the program for three or more years.

Now in its 21th year, Excursions in Learning offers on-site, educational programming for children completing grades kindergarten through eighth grade.

About Our Programs

  • The Spring Excursions Program offers over thirty different courses and is held on Saturday mornings throughout February.
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  • Junior Culinary Camp is a one-week summer program in which students, who have completed grades 5-8, learn about healthy eating, and prepare a variety of recipes in MCC's professional kitchens.
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  • Summer Excursions, our most popular program, is designed for giften, talented, and high-achieving students. Approximately 40 high-interest courses in creative writing, visual and performing arts, world cultures,math and sciences, art, and technology are offered during the first two weeks of August.
    Excursions Summer
  • Engineer This! is a one week hands-on technology camp for middle school students. This full day program includes “Design It” (computer designed engineering) and “LegoRobotics.”
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Note: Excursions in Learning programs are always changing and expanding their offerings. Check out some of our previous offerings listed under "catalogs" for Excursions in Learning.

To become part of the dynamic Excursions team or to add your name to our mailing list, call Susan Meisler, Coordinator of Children's Programs at 860-512-2804 or e-mail to: smeisler@mcc.commnet.edu.

Catalogs and Registration Forms

Testimonials

Attention Educators!

If you are a certified teacher who has a special interest or talent to share, consider joining the Excursions' staff. Contact Susan Meisler at 860-512-2804 or e-mail her at smeisler@mcc.commnet.edu.
Last Update: April 09 2009
For Additional Information Contact: Susan Meisler