Summer College Aspiration Programs
Central Maine Community College is excited to offer a variety of programs for area youth to experience life on a college campus this summer! Programs range from science to being creative and forensics to athletics; the schedule holds something for everyone.
All Summer College Aspiration Program participants receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt as part of their registration!
Program Descriptions
Click on the program name below to view the program details and descriptions. Click here if you’d prefer to see the program listing in a digital booklet.
Summer Program Registration Form
JUNE 2024
Social Media Influencer Campaign • June 27Social Media Influencer Campaign
$25.00
June 27, 2024 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Ages 13-17
Led by CMCC Instructors in Business and Graphic Communications
The Social Media Influencer Campaign is designed to teach and inform high school students about the art and skills of influencing on social media. Participants will spend time with business instructors to identify a product or service of their choosing and create an strategic influencer campaign, including planning and recording a video. The graphic communications instructors will show students how to create a digital flyer for the product in the influencer video. Students will be working in the Mac Lab as this will offer an in-depth analysis and demonstration of how to effectively use graphics for social media purposes.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.
JULY 2024
RC Car Build • July 8RC Car Build
$75.00
July 8, 2024 • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Ages 12-17
Led by CMCC Instructors in Automotive Technology, Precision Machining Technology, Welding/Fabrication, Electromechanical Technology and Computer Technology
Participants will work with instructors from the Automotive, Precision Machining and Welding/Fabrication departments to build large-scale remote control cars beginning with a tube frame. They will learn to assemble a rolling chassis and add an electric vehicle drive and RC components to make a fully drivable car. Participants will also get to build small-scale RC cars that they can keep. On the second day, the cars will work with Electromechanical and Computer Technology departments to add automation to the cars that will allow them to travel through a test course on their own.
Lunch will be provided by the CMCC Dining Commons. Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 20 participants.
Esports Summer Experience
$50.00
July 8 – 10, 2024 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Ages 10-13
Led by CMCC Esports Coordinator Andrew Garza
The Esports Summer Experience is back for the second year. The entry-level programming will introduce players to the world of competitive gaming and Esports. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and experience the different genres of Esports through playing Valorant, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, Super Smash Bros and Rocket League. They will also learn the fundamentals of teamwork, communication, self-improvement both in and out of the game and understanding how to win as well as how to take wins and losses.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.
Catapult Challenge
$75.00
July 10, 2024 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Ages 10-14
Led by CMCC Instructors in Architectural Studies and Building Construction Technology
Participants will embark on a captivating journey to design and construct their own catapults. Under expert guidance, they will explore mechanics and engineering concepts, refining their designs to optimize performance. Once built, participants will compete in thrilling accuracy and precision games, honing their aiming skills and experience the excitement of friendly competition. This hands-on program promises unforgettable moments of discovery and skill development for budding engineers.
Lunch will be provided by the CMCC Dining Commons. Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.
Introduction to Theater
$35.00
July 10, 2024 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Ages 10-14
Led by CMCC Instructor Mackenzie Peacock
Step into the world of theater magic at CMCC and join us for a one-day theater extravaganza! The program is for all experience levels, designed to spark creative minds and inspire the performer in everyone. The day will include games, exercises, improvisation and short scenes, concluding with a showcase to let your performance side shine. Get ready for a day of learning, laughter, applause and fun! Please come wearing comfortable clothing and shoes.
Lunch will be provided by the CMCC Dining Commons. Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 15 participants.
Pre-Nursing Simulation
$25.00
July 11, 2024 • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Ages 10 – 14
Led by CMCC Nursing Instructors
For participants who have an interest in becoming a nurse or working in healthcare industry. The day will include interesting hands-on experiences and games related to everyday tasks in the nursing/healthcare fields to positively promote this field of study for the camper in a fun way.
Lunch will be provided by the CMCC Dining Commons. Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 15 participants.
Boys HS Point Guard Clinic
$35.00
July 15, 2024 • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM • HS Freshmen – Seniors
Led by CMCC Basketball Coach Dave Gonyea
This clinic is designed to educate and improve the skills of the point guard. On-court instruction will encompass all aspects of the position and will benefit any point guard looking to bring their game to the next level and learn the skills necessary to facilitate this process. The athletes in attendance will receive individual attention from the CMCC coaching staff and players. The staff will challenge each individual to work hard and push himself in this skill-intensive camp. Players can expect to leave the camp with not only improved skills but also a better understanding of the point guard’s role on the court. The following skills will be covered: Shooting off the dribble, protective dribble moves, aggressive dribbing, screen, and roll and how to use it, point guard mentality, passing, footwork, fast break preparation, and much more.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.
Girls Youth Soccer Clinic
$100.00
July 15 – 19, 2024 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Ages 10 – 14
Led by CMCC Soccer Coach Rob Rodriguez
Join the CMCC Women’s Soccer coaching staff and players as they teach the skills and drills of soccer with fundamentals incorporated into every session. The focus of the clinic is for each athlete to gain everlasting skills while learning to really enjoy the game. Individual contests, team contests, and games are built into each day and athletes are grouped according to skill level to promote ability and success during these games.
This soccer clinic is designed with emphasis on having fun and learning in an environment where positive reinforcement is the teaching tool. Winning games takes a second priority to learning how to follow instructions and play as a team in a stress-free atmosphere from some of the best soccer teachers in the state.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.
Fun with Forensics
$25.00
July 18, 2024 • 8:30 AM – 11:30 aM • Ages 10 – 17
Led by CMCC Department Chair Matt Tifft
Participants will gain a behind-the-scenes look at the way crime scenes are processed through hands-on activities, including fingerprinting and alternative light sources, to find, collect and process evidence.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 20 participants.
Science is Magic
$25.00
July 18, 2024 • 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM • Ages 10 – 14
Led by CMCC Department Chair Ros Arienti
Calling all future magicians and scientists! Join the life sciences faculty for an exciting morning in the lab where we will investigate mysterious color changes, mix chemicals to make interesting smells and maybe play with a bit of fire. Both fun and safety will be our top priorities so please make sure that you come dressed in long pants and sneakers.
Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 15 participants.
AUGUST 2024
High School Elite Girls Soccer Training • August 2 - 4 • OvernightHigh School Elite Girls Soccer Training
$350.00
August 2 – 4, 2024 • HS Freshmen – Seniors
Led by CMCC Soccer Coach Rob Rodriguez
This overnight camp is aimed for high school girls who are looking to take their game to the next level. The focus of this program is to enhance the confidence of each player, increase their creativity on the field and work hard in all aspects of the game. Each session will include a skills session, speed and agility work, small-sided play as well as full-sided matches.
Meals will be provided by the CMCC Dining Commons. Each participant will receive a 2024 CMCC Summer Program t-shirt. This program is limited to 10 participants.