West Windsor, N.J. - Mercer County Community College invites families to learn about its 2011 summer programs for children and teens at a "Summer Camps Open House" on Sunday, Jan. 23 from noon to 3 p.m. (Snow date: Sunday, Jan. 30.) The event takes place in the Student Center on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

Camp directors will be on hand to provide overviews and answer questions. Tours of MCCC's extensive facilities will be available, including computer labs, television studio, Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, cafeteria and more. Families will be able to submit their camp registration forms at the Open House, guaranteeing a wide selection from Mercer's various offerings.

Families will have many options from which to choose. Camp College offers children ages 6 to 12 an enriching alternative to traditional summer camp in two four-week sessions. Campers may choose from more than 60 subject areas and create an individualized schedule to match their interests. Camp College also offers Specialty Camps for ages 6 through 16 in one-week full- and half-day sessions. Mercer's Sports Camps, for ages 7 to 17, offer instruction in popular sports. These weeklong sessions are taught by high school and college coaches, as well as college athletes. Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops offer students entering grades 5 through 12 a multidisciplinary experience in theater, dance, vocal music and visual arts. Each session concludes with a performance and gallery exhibit.

The 2011 summer camp season starts June 20 and ends August 12 for Camp College and MCCC Sports Camps; Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts workshops run from June 28 to August 13.

Additional details about MCCC's summer youth programs are available by clicking here or by calling 609-570-3311. Camp College will host additional information sessions on Feb. 19, Mar. 26 and Apr. 30 in the Student Center, noon to 2 p.m.

The camps seek area teachers and counselors (students 17 and older) who are interested in summer employment. Call (609) 570-3311 or e-mail all inquiries to campcollege@mccc.edu.