Python is a computer programming language that is excellent for aspiring computer programmers to start with. Python has easy-to-read syntax and programmers can quickly see the output of their programs. Students will be given programming exercises and projects to practice the use of Python programming. In this class, students will start learning various commands like [...]
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. This class [...]
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 [...]
Students play the role of young entrepreneurs as they start with the germ of an idea for a product and business and take it through the entire entrepreneurial process. Inspired by the TV show Shark Tank, our students will develop prototypes, formulate a business plan and devise a marketing strategy. Meanwhile, our teachers will provide [...]
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, [...]
Students create their very own computer video game from the ground up. Utilizing ClickStream Fusion® software, our teachers will walk through every step of developing a customized functional arcade-style video game. This includes creating various objects such as the player, enemies, bonuses, designing multiple levels, assigning health and lives, and programming object movements. In addition [...]
