Create your dream summer workshop with Camp Curious! ✨
Choose what you want to learn + who you want to learn with 🤝
With Camp Curious customizable summer workshops, you have full autonomy to create the summer learning experience of your dreams! Bring together your friends scattered around the globe to build a fashion brand, learn Egyptology, or create chemistry in the kitchen. Practice debate with your debate club friends, or learn a new language with your besties.
Browse our extensive workshop catalog below. 😃
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- Browse through our extensive catalog of engaging workshops
- Identify a workshop that piques your curiosity
- Choose a date and time that works for your schedule
- Confirm your selections with our Summer Coordinator, Abrar
- The Camp Curious team will set you up with the perfect mentor
- Invite your friends! The Curious Cardinals/Camp Curious team will equip you with easy registration links for you and all your friends, no matter where they are in the world
- You have an amazing, one-of-a-kind summer + everyone in your group receives a Camp Curious t-shirt to commemorate the experience!
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- You’re not seeing an open workshop topic that piques your interest
- Open workshops aren’t fitting with your summer schedule
- You have friends across the country (or the world!) that you want to do something special with this summer
- You have a friend group surrounding a specific topic you’d like to focus on (e.g. Your friends on the debate team want to practice debate or your Latin study group wants to practice Latin)
- You want to incorporate your friends into summer plans but don’t see other amenable options out there
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- “Early bird” discounted pricing for custom workshops is $2,550 per workshop. To take advantage of this discount, please lock in your custom workshop by March 20, 2024.
- Regular pricing (any time after March 20, 2024) is $3,850 per workshop. Custom workshops require a minimum 6-week advance notice, so please ensure you are planning/scheduling accordingly.
- Split the fee (or don’t!): The fee for the workshop can be split by the group however the main parent coordinators determine (split evenly, one parent pays, etc). You can keep your workshop more intimate and limit the number of students, or to reduce costs, split the fee between up to 8 students.
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Don’t see the workshop of your dreams in the Camp Curious Catalog? Reach out to our team to create a workshop for your dream topic!
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Comic Crafters: Bringing Stories to Life
POW! To many students, graphic novels are no strangers. In this course, students will dive into the art of storytelling, character development, and visual narrative as the comic book creator.
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Risk-taker’s Playground: Mastering Improv and Boosting Confidence
Embark on a fearless journey into the world of improvisation! In this dynamic workshop, participants will explore the art of spontaneous thinking, embracing risks, and cultivating unwavering confidence on stage.
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Decoding Da Vinci's Craft: Curiosity
This immersive workshop delves into the expansive mind of Leonardo da Vinci – think art, body bits, machines, and philosophy. We're not just talking; we're doing!
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Philosophy: Big Ideas for Young Minds
In this workshop, we attempt to answer one of the most basic questions kids ask, "But why?”
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Eco-Engineers: Building Fun with Glue and Sticks!
Welcome, young Eco-Engineers! Get ready for a hands-on adventure where you'll explore the wonders of sustainable science and design using the magic of glue and popsicle sticks.
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Broadway Bound: Acting the Song and Crafting Confidence in Musical Theatre!
Step into the spotlight with our "Broadway Bound" workshop, a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between acting and musicality. Customizable for lower, middle, and high schoolers.
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Biology Through the Glowing Jellyfish
In this workshop, students will learn key biological concepts through a single case study: the isolation of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) in jellyfish Aequorea victoria, aka glowing jellyfish!
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Virtual Space Exploration: Journey to the Stars
Calling all young space explorers! In this super cool workshop, we'll hop from planet to planet, learn about the sun and stars, and even dive into hands-on space experiments that are totally cosmic.
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Intro to Knitting
Unleash your child's creativity with this knitting workshop designed for elementary and middle schoolers! In this hands-on course, young minds will embark on an inventive journey into the world of yarn and needles. Customizable for lower and middle schoolers.
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Young Eco Explorers: Sustainability and Marine Conservation
Through hands-on activities, interactive discussions, and real-world examples, participants will delve into the fascinating world of marine conservation.
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Code Your First App
Have you ever wanted to code your own game? In this intro coding camp, you'll get hands-on and build your own maze game in just 5 fun-filled days!
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Entrepreneurship: Running the Most Epic Lemonade Stand
Learn the real secrets to designing, marketing, and running your own business, and join ranks with the most successful entrepreneurs of all time!
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Designing an F1 Car
Over the course of five action-packed days, curious kids will learn the basics of engineering and design as they plan, prototype, and build their very own model race cars.
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Sports Journalism
Get ready to become the next top sports reporter! We'll read and analyze famous sports articles to find out what makes them pop. Learn to spot the play-by-plays, stats, and lingo that capture those winning moments. Then, it’s your turn to grab the spotlight!
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From Socrates to Saturn V: Our Journey to the Stars
We will begin with the earliest methods of stargazing, originating from the Ancient Greeks & Arabians, and move forward through time, culminating in the cutting-edge work that NASA continues every single day.
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Fashion: Art & Business
In this workshop, we will examine several fascinating case studies to understand how the fashion industry works through art, commerce, and technological innovation.
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Modern Mythmaking
Percy Jackson, Circe, The Song of Achilles, and more, are all books that take ancient myths and adapt them to the real world. Modern Mythmaking will analyze ancient mythological texts, and what makes them still relevant today. Then, we’ll create our own!
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Creative Writing 101
By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of creative writing basics and developed their unique writing style!
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Life’s A Joke: Intro to Sketch Comedy
In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing. Students will be exposed to a variety of different sketch forms and styles from shows/groups like SNL, Key & Peele, College Humor, and more. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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Make it Up!: Spontaneity and Creativity
An interdisciplinary creative workshop that highlights practices of improvisation across creative disciplines to help students engage their imaginations in diverse and dynamic ways.
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Character, Charisma, and Charm: What Makes an Orator Truly Persuasive?
In this workshop, you’ll learn from the greatest orators of new and old to reach your potential as the most influential and persuasive speaker you can be. Maybe then you’ll finally convince your parents to let you go on that trip you’ve been asking for!
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How to See and Listen: Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology
In this workshop, mentees will be introduced to ethnographic field methods and ethnography as a genre of writing.
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Chemistry in the Kitchen
”Why is 350 F the standard temperature for baking?” “Why don’t oil and water mix?” “What happened that one time my bread didn’t rise…?” Chemistry in the Kitchen will provide an approachable and exciting introduction to chemistry for middle school students.
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Introduction to Climate Change and its Intersectionality
This interactive and thought-provoking session is designed to empower participants with knowledge, skills, and a sense of agency to address the complexities of the environmental crisis
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Broadway Bound: Acting the Song and Crafting Confidence in Musical Theatre!
Step into the spotlight with our "Broadway Bound" workshop, a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between acting and musicality. Customizable for lower, middle, and high schoolers.
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Psychology and Happiness: Using Psychology to Live Your Best Life
Embark on a transformative journey toward enhanced psychological well-being in our immersive workshop designed for students seeking evidence-based strategies for a happy life.
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Mind Matters: Navigating Mental Health and Brain Science
This course offers an engaging introduction to psychology and neuroscience, focusing on understanding mental health in the modern era.
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Green Horizons: Exploring Sustainable Bridge Engineering Design
"Green Horizons" invites middle and high school students on an immersive journey into sustainable engineering design and physics principles, guided by a seasoned civil engineer mentor.
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Intro to Knitting
Unleash your child's creativity with this knitting workshop designed for elementary and middle schoolers! In this hands-on course, young minds will embark on an inventive journey into the world of yarn and needles. Customizable for lower and middle schoolers.
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Mathematics, Animation, and Python through Manim
Students will learn about different mathematical concepts by visualizing them and ultimately develop a final 5-10 minute original presentation on a mathematical concept. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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Game Changers: Unlocking the Power of Sports Analytics
Participants will discover the fundamentals of sports analytics, exploring how statistics and technology play pivotal roles in understanding game dynamics.
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Filmmaking 101: How to Make a Film
Designed for budding young filmmakers, this hands-on experience will guide students through the entire filmmaking journey.
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Building Your Fashion Brand
In this hands-on experience, aspiring young designers will embark on a creative journey to transform their unique concepts into a stunning fashion collection.
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Building Fair and Responsible AI
This course will combine lectures, discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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We Make Money Moves: Fundamentals of Business
What do Warren Buffet, Kylie Jenner, Elon Musk, and Beyoncé have in common? These millionaires (and billionaires) have mastered the fundamentals of business. In this interdisciplinary workshop diving into subjects within the social sciences (economics, business, psychology) and natural sciences/STEM (math), we will follow in their footsteps.
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Human Behavioral Biology
Are we a product of nature or nurture? What guides our actions - our biological blueprints or our free will? Which part of the brain is responsible for your weak impulse control? Why are highly symmetrical faces associated with attractiveness? Take this course and learn how to approach complex normal and abnormal behaviors through biology.
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Debate 101: The Art of Argumentation
Want to become a master debater? Learn the art of argumentation in this hands-on workshop. You'll gain confidence speaking in front of others while sharpening your critical thinking. We'll cover debate fundamentals like crafting persuasive arguments and skillful rebuttals. Then put your skills into action in a final debate tournament where you'll get to verbally spar with classmates.
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Life’s A Joke: Intro to Sketch Comedy
By the end of the workshop, students will have a small portfolio of sketches that they can use for their own projects (TikTok, YouTube, stage, etc.), along with the skills to develop further sketches on their own. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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DJing 101: House Music & Mixing
In this hands-on experience, students will dive headfirst into the art of DJing. From understanding essential equipment to mastering beatmatching and blending, they'll unlock the secrets behind electrifying house music.
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Monologue: Confidence and Communication
A performance-oriented workshop that helps students build more confident communication techniques through researching, developing, and learning monologues.
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Write on! Plot your Path in a Creative Writing Workshop
This workshop aims to transform ideas into well-crafted narratives, guiding individuals through the exhilarating process of creative writing.
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Advanced Fiction Writing
A dynamic and challenging course designed for experienced writers looking to take their craft to the next level. Delve into lesser-discussed aspects of fiction, receive feedback on your work, and learn how to find an audience for your work.
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Intro to Screenwriting
Learn about the key elements of screenwriting, including character development, plot structure, dialogue, and scene description. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have your first 15 pages (and a story map) written!
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Roots of Modern Conflict: A Framework for Understanding Russia-Ukraine and U.S.-China Interactions
International relations theory allows us to better comprehend the circumstances and decisions that lead to conflict. This course dives deep into the frameworks that allow us to understand such geopolitical conflicts — a must-take course for history and political science buffs alike.
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Ancient Egypt: Kings & Queens of the Past and Present
Step into the sandals of history's mighty pharaohs! From Ramses III to the Arab Spring, get ready to be captivated by the fascinating past and vibrant present of Egypt in an interactive, educational adventure.
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Broadway Bound: Acting the Song and Crafting Confidence in Musical Theatre!
Step into the spotlight with our "Broadway Bound" workshop, a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between acting and musicality. Customizable for lower, middle, and high schoolers.
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AI-Enabled 0-to-1 Building
We'll properly leverage tools like ChatGPT, Canva (AI creative), & Cursor (AI coding) to take projects from concept to reality with blazing speed & confidence. A new era is upon, time to embark.
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Green Horizons: Exploring Sustainable Bridge Engineering Design
"Green Horizons" invites middle and high school students on an immersive journey into sustainable engineering design and physics principles, guided by a seasoned civil engineer mentor.
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Fantasy Premier League Team: Preseason
Sports-loving students will learn data-keeping and management techniques as they leverage the power of statistics to choose their dream team and battle for the Curious Cardinals fantasy football/soccer crown.
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Authenticity, Existence, Being - Themes in the Philosophy of Technology
In this workshop, we will investigate several "big tech questions" centered around themes from philosophy to be better equipped to engage critically with the modern world.
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Building Fair and Responsible AI
This course will combine lectures, discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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MCAT Mastery
Students will learn to work through MCAT passages and topics easily and interconnect topics from separate science fields together as they would in medical school.
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Stem Cell Biology and its Application in Regenerative Medicine
This course delves into the realm of stem cell biology and explores its profound implications in the field of regenerative medicine. Students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of stem cell biology and examine the current landscape of stem cell-based clinical trials.
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The Future of Thought: Philosophy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
This workshop aims to provide students with an introduction to the philosophy of artificial intelligence, exploring prominent views advocated by many of the field’s most influential figures such as Turing, Searle, and Chalmers through philosophical essays and science fiction.
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Python Games: Unlock the Magic of Game Development
In this workshop you will embark on a thrilling coding adventure! Designed for aspiring game developers, this group session is great for everyone with any level of coding experience. You will use the dynamic Pygame library and dive into the world of game development as you learn to bring your creative visions to life through code.
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Convince Me You're Human: Writing on AI, Humanity, Business, and Pop Culture
How can one capture another’s attention in a way that only a human can? In this workshop, we’ll put into writing the unique ways in which you observe the world. Reading and assessing a variety of essays and pop cultural artifacts, we will learn to craft, edit, and refine persuasive arguments at the intersection of AI, technology, business, and pop culture.
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CCOP- Curious Cardinal's Conference of Parties: International Environmental Policy
The workshop aims to introduce students to the complex world of international environmental negotiations and policymaking. It specifically simulates the annual COP, which is the most significant gathering of nations to discuss and negotiate actions to combat climate change.
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Culture and Psychology: How Culture Changes the Way We Experience Mental Health
Understanding how culture shapes what and how we feel: Immerse yourself in the intricate interplay between culture and mental health in this enlightening course.
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Mathematics, Animation, and Python through Manim
Students will learn about different mathematical concepts by visualizing them and ultimately develop a final 5-10 minute original presentation on a mathematical concept. Customizable for middle and high schoolers.
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Ethical Explorations: Introduction to Moral Philosophy
This workshop aims to provide students with an introduction to moral philosophy, exploring the views advocated by many of the field’s most influential figures such as Aristotle, Kant, Bentham, and Mill, as well as many of their contemporary proponents and critics.
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Legal Eagles: Intro to Constitutional Law
Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of the Supreme Court? Or how history-making legal decisions get made? In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system through hands-on activities and engaging discussions.
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Pioneering Politics: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
This workshop aims to provide students with an introduction to political philosophy, exploring the views advocated by many of the field’s most influential figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau, as well as many of their contemporary proponents and critics.
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Selling Yourself 101: Brand Your Identity
We will go through a series of workshops and reflective exercises to give students the skill of assessing their own identity as they evolve, ultimately pinpointing their Zone of Genius that inspires their best work.
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Introduction to Sports Marketing
Discover sports journalism essentials, practice writing match reports, conduct interviews, and explore ethical considerations in reporting. Engage in mock press conferences, write sports articles, and role-play interviews to hone your skills.
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Fashion, Society, & Culture: Launch a Blog
Students will learn about the history behind the biggest fashion houses, the connection between trends and economics, the influence of subcultures on trends, and much more.
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Preparing for Success: Navigating Internships, College Planning
This workshop is designed to empower students with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for success in their pre-college journey.
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Launching a Sports Media Platform: Analytics, Broadcasting, & Predictions for Upcoming Season
Over 5 days, you'll learn to think like an ESPN exec, gaining real skills in sports analytics, predictions, and broadcasting. We'll dig into the data behind the games - go beyond just watching sports to understanding the stats. You'll learn to spot trends and make data-based forecasts.
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The AI Ethics Think Tank: What Would Aristotle Do?
AI has immense power to transform our world. But how can we ensure it's used ethically? In this thought-provoking workshop, high school students will dive deep into the moral implications of artificial intelligence.
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Exploring Your Passions & Creating Your Own Social Impact Project
Unlock your potential as a social impact leader in this dynamic course that guides you through an overview of various social impact areas. Explore the realms of societal change, environmental sustainability, community development, and more to discover where your passions lie within the vast landscape of social impact.
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Conducting Scientific Research & Finding Your Science Niche
Have you ever wondered how trailblazers like Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, or Ada Lovelace made revolutionary scientific discoveries? Get ready to unlock the secrets of real scientific research in this intensive 5-day summer workshop for high school students.
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AI Bootcamp: Create a Social Impact Project
Unlock your social entrepreneur superpowers in our immersive AI for Good bootcamp. In just 5 days, you'll gain the mindset, skills, and tools needed to launch high-impact projects leveraging artificial intelligence.
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Comic Crafters: Bringing Stories to LifeIntro to KnittingBroadway Bound: Acting the Song and Crafting Confidence in Musical Theatre!Risk-taker's Playground: Mastering Improv and Boosting ConfidencePhilosophy: Big Ideas for Young MindsDecoding Da Vinci's Craft: CuriosityEco-Engineers: Building Fun with Glue and Sticks!Biology Through the Glowing JellyfishYoung Eco Explorers: Sustainability and Marine Conservation
Custom Workshop TemplateModern MythmakingCharacter, Charisma, and Charm: What Makes an Orator Truly Persuasive?Make it Up!: Spontaneity and CreativityCreative Writing 101Virtual Space Exploration: Journey to the StarsMind Matters: Navigating Mental Health and Brain SciencePsychology and Happiness: Using psychology to live your best lifeIntroduction to Climate Change and its IntersectionalityFrom Socrates to Saturn V: Our Journey to the StarsChemistry in the KitchenHow to See and Listen: Field Methods in Cultural AnthropologyFashion: Art & Business
CCOP- Curious Cardinal's Conference of Parties: International Environmental PolicySelling Yourself 101: Brand Your IdentityEthical Explorations: Introduction to Moral PhilosophyLife’s A Joke: Intro to Sketch ComedyMathematics, Animation, and Python through ManimPioneering Politics: An Introduction to Political PhilosophyPython Games: Unlock the Magic of Game DevelopmentThe Future of Thought: Philosophy in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceStem Cell Biology and its Application in Regenerative MedicineIntroduction to Sports MarketingCulture and Psychology: How Culture Changes the Way We Experience Mental HealthMCAT MasteryAdvanced Fiction WritingDJing 101: House Music & MixingMonologue: Confidence and CommunicationWrite on! Plot your Path in a Creative Writing WorkshopAuthenticity, Existence, Being - Themes in the Philosophy of TechnologyIntro to ScreenwritingConvince Me You're Human: Writing on AI, Humanity, Business, and Pop CultureFantasy Premier League Team: PreseasonRoots of Modern Conflict: A Framework for Understanding Russia-Ukraine and U.S.-China InteractionsAncient Egypt: Kings & Queens of the Past and PresentAI-Enabled 0-to-1 BuildingGreen Horizons: Exploring Sustainable Bridge Engineering DesignDebate 101: The Art of ArgumentationLegal Eagles: Intro to Constitutional Law