Summer camp inspires lifelong learning adventures Rose State Kids College offers diverse courses and hands-on experiences BY REBECCA FAST . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
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As a kid, Hunter Billen looked forward to having fun at summer camp every year, and he likely couldn’t have guessed the lasting impact attending Rose State Kids College would make on his life. Inspired and intrigued by his engineering-related camp experiences, Billen’s post-high school studies included attending Rose State College and then Oklahoma State University, where he received a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. Now a structural and payload engineer for Boeing, Billen gives back as an
instructor at Rose State Kids College, helping teach some of the aerospace and engineering-related courses. “I really enjoy aviation and I like seeing the kids’ minds light up when they’re learning something new,” said Billen. “It doesn’t matter if they’re interested in aviation as a career; it’s about exposing them to a variety of different industries and experiences. Maybe it’s a new hobby or sport they get to try out during camp; it piques their interest, and they get to take that knowledge with them.”
Unique Experiences at Rose State Kids College & Teen Scene
With more than 100 classes available, students can register for individual courses, a week or the entire summer. Check out a sneak peek at course offerings for summer 2024: First and Second Grades Lego S.T.E.A.M. Candy Chemistry Physics Fun: Creation and Destruction Dawn of the Dinos Pokemon: Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
Stop Motion Animation Coding Competition Lego Master Builders Buggin’ Out Fifth and Sixth Grades Mural Art: Kids Addition Roblox Studio
Roll Like BB8: Sphero Drones Comics Collide: Marvel vs DC Let’s Race Drones Teen Scene Esports: Smash and Rocket League 3D Printing: Join the Force Movie Making Madness Battling Bots Let’s Fly Drones
Third and Fourth Grades Minecraft Ocean Voyage
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