COCC Community Education

COCC Community Education Personal enrichment courses to nurture and grow your interests—no matter your age, background, or experience level. Visit www.cocc.edu/ce or call 541.383.7270.

Register now for COCC Community Education classes! Central Oregon Community College’s Community Education department offers classes that are engaging and diverse, both in-person and online. Study a foreign language or discover how to cook a new dish. Learn about gardening in Central Oregon or take a creative art course. Interested in group fitness, outdoor recreation, or photography? We have numer

ous options to feed your curiosity and expand your skills. View the COCC Community Education Social Media policy - https://www.cocc.edu/departments/community-ed/forms---policies.aspx

Clear your mind and organize your ideas. 🧠✨In Mind Mapping for Clarity and Organization, you’ll learn how to use a simpl...
07/21/2026

Clear your mind and organize your ideas. 🧠✨

In Mind Mapping for Clarity and Organization, you’ll learn how to use a simple visual tool to sort information, clarify goals and uncover connections you may have missed.

During this interactive class, you’ll create your own mind map around a personal, professional or creative project and leave with practical techniques you can use right away.

Thursday, Aug. 20
12:30-2:45 p.m.
COCC Bend Campus

Turn scattered thoughts into a clear path forward with COCC Community Education. Register today! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SU26MINDMAPPING.1&courseId=MINDMAPPING&categoryId=10189

¡Lleva tu español al siguiente nivel! 🇪🇸Build confidence in everyday conversation with Intermediate Conversational Spani...
07/16/2026

¡Lleva tu español al siguiente nivel! 🇪🇸

Build confidence in everyday conversation with Intermediate Conversational Spanish: Past, Future and Conditional Tense. This immersive course will reinforce key verb forms, expand your vocabulary, and introduce the Past Perfect, Future, and Conditional tenses.

Class conversations will take place primarily in Spanish, giving you valuable practice listening and speaking in a supportive setting.

Mondays and Wednesdays, July 27-Aug. 26
1-2:45 p.m.
$149
Online Zoom

Students should have completed Conversational Spanish II or have recent Spanish-language experience.

Register today! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SU26CONVSPANISHIIITENSE.1&courseId=CONVSPANISHIIITENSE&categoryId=10195

🌿 Creativity met conservation at our Day in the Outdoors: Think Wild Youth Camp!In partnership with Think Wild Central O...
07/15/2026

🌿 Creativity met conservation at our Day in the Outdoors: Think Wild Youth Camp!

In partnership with Think Wild Central Oregon, campers explored the connections between animals, habitats and people while learning about Central Oregon’s unique ecosystem. They created clay wildlife sculptures outdoors and designed colorful window art to help prevent birds from colliding with glass.

From hands-on projects to outdoor discovery, these curious campers turned what they learned into meaningful action for local wildlife!

Explore upcoming youth camps and register here: https://ow.ly/jH5E50ZnxTZ

Step away from the noise and make space for stillness. 🌿COCC Community Education’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction co...
07/14/2026

Step away from the noise and make space for stillness. 🌿

COCC Community Education’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course includes a silent retreat designed to help participants deepen their mindfulness practice through guided meditation, gentle movement, reflection and extended periods of silence.

This restorative experience offers an opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and bring greater awareness to everyday life.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/bW8l50ZmuOH

🌊 Ready for an unforgettable Oregon Coast adventure?Join G169: Field Geology — Exploration of the PNW, a four-day field ...
06/18/2026

🌊 Ready for an unforgettable Oregon Coast adventure?

Join G169: Field Geology — Exploration of the PNW, a four-day field course packed with camping, hiking, and geologizing at Beverly Beach. No geology experience needed — this class is for everyone, and you do not need to be a COCC student to register.

You’ll depart from COCC’s Bend Campus at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, camp at Beverly Beach Campground, cook meals together, explore the coast through a geologic lens, and return Sunday evening, July 19.

Course fee includes:
🏕️ Camping
🥾 Field exploration and hiking
🍽️ Food
🚐 Transportation

An orientation will be held via Zoom from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Participants should be prepared for uneven surfaces, carrying a backpack with food and water and changing coastal weather.

Cost: $199
Instructor: Hal DeShow

Spots are limited — register today and experience the Pacific Northwest like never before. https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=SU26G169FIELDGEOLOGY.1&courseId=G169FIELDGEOLOGY&categoryId=10203

Big news for Central Oregon families! ☀️Thanks to a generous rural grant from the Roundhouse Foundation, COCC youth camp...
06/11/2026

Big news for Central Oregon families! ☀️

Thanks to a generous rural grant from the Roundhouse Foundation, COCC youth camps in Redmond, Madras and Prineville are available at no cost.

Families can explore hands-on camps that help kids learn, create and stay engaged this summer — from arts and STEM to skill-building and outdoor-inspired fun.

View available camps and register:
Big news for Central Oregon families! ☀️

Thanks to a generous rural grant from the Roundhouse Foundation, select COCC Community Education youth camps in Redmond, Madras, and Prineville are available at no cost.

Families can explore hands-on camps that help kids learn, create, and stay engaged this summer — from arts and STEM to skill-building and outdoor-inspired fun.

View available camps and register:
https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=10184

Space may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Thank you, Roundhouse Foundation, for helping make youth enrichment more accessible across rural Central Oregon.

Turn copper and brass into wearable art! ✨In Metal Tooling with Copper and Brass, you’ll learn simple hands-on technique...
06/03/2026

Turn copper and brass into wearable art! ✨

In Metal Tooling with Copper and Brass, you’ll learn simple hands-on techniques to emboss designs, add texture and bring shine and depth to your own metal creations. You’ll make two unique pieces, one in copper and one in brass, with all materials provided.

The bracelet pictured here was made by a student in a previous class. Imagine what you could create!

Friday, June 12
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
COCC Bend Campus
$89
Instructor: Bill Lewis

Seats are limited. Register today and bring your design ideas to life! https://ow.ly/vvjh50Z7few

📸John Moore

Animation development, culinary creations and artistic mapmaking are a sampling of what’s planned for this year’s Youth ...
06/02/2026

Animation development, culinary creations and artistic mapmaking are a sampling of what’s planned for this year’s Youth Camps at Central Oregon Community College, held June 15 to Aug. 27 across the region by COCC’s community education program. Camps start at $59, with limited scholarships available. To learn more and register, visit cocc.edu/youth or call 541-383-7270.

https://cocc.edu/news/inspiration-exploration-are-main-ingredients-of-cocc-youth-camps

🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary c...
05/27/2026

🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today! 🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today!🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=10218

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