Deadline Extended to Apply for YEP Technology Scholarships!

HCC’s Community Education department is offering six, full scholarships for Youth Enrichment Program (YEP) technology classes this summer. The summer camps are for students entering grades 3-5 or 6-8.

The need-based scholarships are part of a grant from the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy fund from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. The deadline for application submissions has been extended to May 26!

Here's how to apply:

Students: Write a brief summary (250-500 words) about:

• Your interest in technology
• How the scholarship will benefit you in school
• Your involvement in local youth organizations or school activities

Parents:

1. Get an application by calling 309-268-8193 or emailing angie.coughlin@heartland.edu.
2. Fill out the application
3. Provide proof of need with one of the following:

• A copy of the student’s current free/reduced lunch program confirmation
• A letter from the child’s school regarding confirmation of need-based tuition assistance
• Verification of participation in some state/federal financial assistance program, such as WIC, Medicaid, etc.

     4. Submit the application and student essay to Angie Coughlin by email or US mail.

Scholarships can be used on one of the following classes:

• Make Your First Video Game – Design a 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are some of the concepts we'll explore. No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to have fun.
• Make Your First 3-D Video Game - Develop a game concept that goes beyond the limitations of the traditional 2-D game design classes. You'll learn the physics behind 3-D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and storytelling.
• Video Game Animation - Create and animate your own character sprites, objects and backgrounds. Start with a name, then develop the character's personality, signature moves, special powers, and storyline. Finish with a fully animated character for use in future games. No prior experiences in game design, animation, or sketching are required.
• App Attack! Make Your First Game App - Customize your own game and explore the world of web-based apps. See firsthand how the world of app publishing functions. No prior experience is necessary and you do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class.
• App Adventure! The Next Level - Continue your quest to make the next viral app! Whether you want to build on the basic techniques learned in App Attack or want to jump right in, we're ready for you. Choose from a selection of different mobile app types and explore more in-depth programming concepts.
• Code Breakers - This course has the essentials you need to begin your coding journey. Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript and CSS through a series of web projects and daily design challenges.
• Minecraft Designers - Learn the basics of making 3-D models using new software to design your own objects, create skins for characters and import them into your favorite Minecraft games. To access your project at home you must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. A parent's email address is required to use 3-D modeling software.
• Minecraft Modders - Use your favorite game to explore the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn to modify your favorite game by scripting and logic statements as you create your first mod. Introductory coding will be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. To access your project at home you must own a PC/Mac version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone and game console version of Minecraft are not compatible.

Visit Community Education’s course catalog for more specifics, including course dates and times.