Problem-solving skills and creativity will be put to the test with this Minecraft Mini-Games Galore class. Only those who enjoy a little competition but can show great sportsmanship should take this class. Campers will team up and strategize with fellow team members on popular mini-games like Survival Games, Sky Wars, Block Hunt, Build Wars and [...]
Minecraft parkour / obstacle course is one of the main types of adventure maps for players to experiment with. This class will explore the most popular parkour courses for inspiration in developing their own parkour courses. Much of the fun will come from sharing and playing in parkour courses developed by fellow classmates. When and [...]
The class will cover the basics of Minecraft in survival mode, including basic controls, managing inventory, how to survive the first night, avoiding hunger, building, mining, farming, reaching the Nether and conquering the end. Imagine playing survival with all the players in the same room, working together for a common goal. The teacher will facilitate [...]
From our Earth's atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children sends them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and even participate in a rocket launch! When [...]
Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT Media Lab where kids can easily create and share their interactive stories, animation or simple games. Using simple drag-and-drop programming, students can select characters (called sprites) and control their actions and interactions. Students will create animation and games while learning the programming commands in Scratch. In the [...]
VEX IQ is a snap-together robotics system to provide future engineers the opportunity to build and program robots. Students will learn about sensors, motors, gear ratios and object manipulation. Students advance to programming tele-operated robots which navigate through challenges. Some of the robots students will build and program include a bulldozer and forklifts. When and [...]
In Shockingly Sticky Science, students will learn Watts-Up with electricity and build their own static tubes, learn the marvels of magnets as they construct their own Magnet Maze, and get sticky with polymers (a.k.a. slime)! We will create our own soda pop and as a grand finale students will learn all about heat and get [...]
In this fast paced class, students will create up to 5 stop-motion animated flix! Each day you’ll use a new style of stop-motion. And the last two days we'll even do Lego Animation! It's the ultimate arts and crafts class where students create, direct, and film their movies. No experience is necessary. When and Where [...]
Whether by the light of the campfire or the glow of the computer screen, humans have always loved to tell stories. Through games, activities, and short writing prompts, students in this course will get a chance to practice the timeless art of storytelling using digital and analog means. In addition to concepts like story structure, [...]
