Grow to New Heights with Personal Enrichment and Community Education Classes at CSM this Summer

Spend your summer with College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Community Education and Personal Enrichment courses. There are classes in animal interests, food and drink, home and garden, arts, music, photography, technology and finance, and many more. Registration is now open.  

Courses are offered in two-week and six-week programs, and are held in-person, virtually, and a hybrid mix of both. Some classes are for one day.   

“As the days grow warmer, a season of new opportunities begins at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM),” said Ellen Flowers-Fields, vice president of the Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. “Whether you’re looking to get ahead in your studies, explore a new passion, or sharpen your career skills, summer is the perfect time to invest in yourself and make meaningful progress toward your goals.  

“Whether you are looking to connect with others who share your interests, enter the workforce, or take the next step in your career, CSM offers high quality education and resources to support your journey,” she continued.  

“At CSM, our mission is to educate and empower our students,” she said. “We look forward to welcoming you to our Hawk family and helping you discover, plan, and achieve your goals this year.”  

CSM offers a wide variety of courses for diverse interests    

CSM offers an array of diverse courses starting in May – and even the family dog can pick up new tricks. Courses are offered in canine agility, introduction to scent work, and novice dog tricks.  

There are courses for group piano, basic acoustic guitar and an introduction to water painting. Driver education is offered in May, along with a course in making garden cocktails.  

Learn to speak German or Spanish, or take a course in fairy tales in May. A course in artificial intelligence basics will be offered, along with escape room adventures and leisure kayaking.   

In June CSM offers a course in backyard chicken keeping, basics of digital photography, cupcake decorating, fresh floral design, American sign language, skincare detox, introduction to fly fishing, web development and beginner computer skills.  

In July, offered courses include beginning drawing, cake decorating basics, an introduction to old time lunar gardening, breathing for health and longevity, finding the perfect audience for your business, and 3D printing and its uses.  

The following month in August, CSM has courses available in pet CPR and first aid, Filipino home cooking, fresh floral design, introduction to crochet, the art of candle making, hand dancing and Kombucha.  

Other courses include:  

Food and Drink: Pot Roast Perfection – Southern Style, Mastering the Art of Elegance: Wedding Cake Decorating, Mommy and Me: Cupcake Decorating and Mocktails, Italian Surf and Turf, Demo Cooking: Bollywood Masala, Sweet and Spirited Mixology   

Home and Garden: Container Gardening 101, Fresh Floral Design, The Art of Candle Making: From Beginner to Pro, Candle Making in Vintage Treasures, Bag Making for Beginners, Introduction to Hand Knitting  

Languages and Writing: English as a Second Language Essentials, Improving Pronunciation and Fluency in American English, Delivering Dynamic Presentations, Write Your Story, Academic Writing for American English, Build the Perfect Resume, Communication Boot Camp  

Makerspace Technologies: Introduction to 3D Modeling with Blender, Introduction to Arduino, Design Thinking, Puzzle-Making Workshop, Vinyl Cutting and Its Uses, T-Shirt Digital Design and Direct to Garment Printing Basics  

Recreation and Wellness: Hand Dancing, Intermediate Hand Dancing, Advanced Hand Dancing, An Introduction to Voiceovers, Planning and Launching Your First Podcast, Create Your Own Custom Soaps, Introduction to Guided Meditation and Chakra Balancing   

Technology and Finance: Senior Real Estate Options and Reverse Mortgages: Your Path to a Secure Future, Basic IT Troubleshooting, Beginner Computer Skills, Intermediate Computer Skills, Improving Personal Cybersecurity  

And this summer, CSM continues to provide workforce development, adult education, and resources for businesses.   

To see the full list of course offerings, visit Schedule of Classes.