Fall Kid and Teen Academy
Fall 2024 Community Education Kid and Teen Courses
Piano Lessons
September 16 – December 6
By Appointment
CRN# 90536
CFP 300-51
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Piano Lessons.
Guitar Lessons
September 16 – December 6
By Appointment
CRN# 90537
CFP 305-01
Fee: $350
This course, designed especially for beginners ages 6-16, will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Students must bring their own guitars. Register for Guitar Lessons.
Voice Lessons
September 16 – December 6
By Appointment
CRN# 90539
CFP 306-51
Fee: $350
Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal independence through solo work. Students should be 6-16 years of age. Instruction will consist of ten (10), half-hour individual lessons. Register for Voice Lessons.
Cookie Decorating
Section #2: Christmas!
Thursday, December 5
6-8 p.m.
CRN# 90695
CFP 504-52
Fee: $69
If you’ve never worked with royal icing or have dabbled just a little, this class is for you. Students, ages 10 and older, will work step-by-step on each cookie to learn hands-on the various decorating techniques used with royal icing. Cindy Burek of Buttercup Cookie will teach students about piping/outlining, flooding, and wet on wet techniques. Students will complete five cookie designs. Students will take them home with them in a bakery box, along with a decorating tool, a cookie cutter, and a packet of seasonal sprinkles and/or cookie decorations. All supplies are provided. Once class registration has closed, students will be sent Cindy’s informational blog loaded with basics of baking cookies, tips, and tricks of the trade, as well as links to places online to checkout for additional tutorials. Due to the perishables needed for this course, the withdrawal deadline for this class is two days prior to the start date. Register for Cookie Decorating.
SUNY Schenectady's Kid and Teen Academy with Black Rocket
SUNY Schenectady has partnered with Black Rocket to deliver high-quality and fun online
tech education to students ages 8-14 years. Students can choose from any of the great
cutting-edge courses in coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Jump-start
your future in creative tech with SUNY Schenectady and Black Rocket!
See a full listing of Black Rocket courses and learn more.
ROBLOX® Makers
Saturdays
September 28- November 2
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers. Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.
New! A.I. Adventures – Intro to Machine Learning
Section #1:
Tuesday and Thursday
October 8 – November 5
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Section #2:
Saturdays
November 9 – December 14
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Compatible with MAC, Windows, and Chrome OS. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.
Minecraft Modders
Tuesdays and Thursdays
October 8 – November 5
5-6:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students must purchase Minecraft Java Edition. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.
Python Programmers
Mondays and Wednesdays
November 4 – 27
5-6:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, YouTube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. $10 license fee per student with this class. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.
YouTube Content Creators
Saturdays
November 9 – December 14
10:30-12:30 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
Find your voice and leave your mark on the world. Whether you are 6 or 60, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. A webcam is required for this course. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.
Make Your First Video Game
Tuesdays and Thursdays
November 14 – December 12
6:30-8 p.m.
Ages 8-14 years
Fee: $179
If you love playing video games, this is the class for you. Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00 conversion fee. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only. Register Here - Scroll to Find Your Course.