A summer of fun and discovery awaits! Descriptions for our core STEAM offerings & Expert Weeks are listed below.​

 

Every Friday Afternoon is Engineering Challenge Friday!

Engineering challenges are a time to think outside the box, build, and work collaboratively. Ranging from rockets to Rube Goldberg machines, building challenges are at the heart of the Makerspace, encouraging campers to try new things and hone their creative thinking skills. All challenges are designed to fit all skill levels and last 60-90 minutes. Come build the future with us!

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Core STEAM:

• 3D Design & Printing – 3D Design provides the skillset a camper needs to get into the wonderful world of design, 3D modeling, and CAD. We use accessible software specifically designed for education (such as Tinkercad) to explore mathematical concepts, computer skills, and physical manufacturing. Campers will design houses, name-tags, products, and so much more!

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• Creating Video Games – Dive into video game design using Scratch and MakeCode Coding Platforms! Scratch is familiar to many campers as it’s used in schools nationwide. Scratch makes coding easier and more fun through programming with blocks of code! Without having to worry about exact syntax, campers are able to make amazingly imaginative and impressive games in no time! 

 

• Engineering & Science - Get hands-on creative and messy, tackling engineering challenges with simple systems and tools. Campers will explore the construction and physics of catapults, bridges, boats, and more! Through experimental design, campers will be challenged to revisit and improve their constructions just like real engineers. And there is no STEAM without science! Campers will take on the role of Scientists, forming hypotheses and conducting experiments to discover just how things work in the world around us. 

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• Robotics - Campers learn to control robots through various sensors, components, and coding. No prior experience necessary! From robots that can be coded with colors to more advanced bots that use block-based coding, we'll work together with our robots to solve various challenges and activities. 

 

• Rocketry - Let your creativity fly sky high through the exploration of rocketry and space. Campers will create various levels of kid-safe model rockets that explore the science of flight, landing, and so much more. As we blast off into space, we'll learn about other planets and aspects of space, from making our own mars rovers to modeling the International Space Station.​​

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• Minecraft: Education Edition – Explore architecture, coding, teamwork & more! With Minecraft Education, campers will incorporate coding and programming logic to their creative building techniques. Campers will also explore and build different styles of architecture, including Roman, Greek, Contemporary, and Brutalist! 

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• ​Stop Motion Animation & Filmmaking – Campers experience the magical way stop-motion brings everyday objects and characters to life through its raw power of storytelling. Learn all the techniques important for live action filmmaking from conceptualizing content, story building, graphic design, and audio and video production. Experience fun video techniques like green screening, folley, and more!

 

Expert Week Subjects:

• Dungeons & Dragons - Hark, Adventurers! Join us for a week-long campaign of collaborative story telling through Dungeons and Dragons 5e! Tabletop roleplaying is an amazing activity, teaching creativity, problem solving, and social skills - it's no wonder D&D is played by millions of people worldwide. During this Expert Week, we'll cover everything from step by step character creation to combat and world exploration mechanics. Campers will get to dive deep into their characters and play to find out what happens, each day offering a new and exciting encounter!

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• Fashion Technology - This isn't your average sewing class - join us to learn about the world of electronic textiles, wearable circuits, computerized embroidery, and more! Fashion is becoming more tech-forward by the day, with light-up ballgowns, interactive and reactive fabrics, and 3D printed jewelry/accessories. During this Expert Week, we'll learn how to operate a sewing machine, practice hand sewing techniques, and electrify a custom electrified garment! Whether you are interested in cosplay, fashion, or just learning a new style of making, this week is for you!

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• FIRST LEGO League Explore - Get ready to build, discover, and innovate! In this exciting hands-on program, young engineers will dive into the world of FIRST LEGO League: Explore, where creativity meets real-world science and teamwork. Students will tackle a themed Explore Challenge by designing, building, and coding a LEGO model using the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ robotics set. During this Expert Week, we'll focus on the fundamentals of engineering while exploring real world problems. Using unique LEGO sets, we'll learn how to design and code a robot to solve various challenges.

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• Python Coding - Ready to take your video game making to the next level? Campers learn how to code by creating their own video games using Python—one of the most widely used programming languages today. Starting with the basics, they’ll learn how to write simple programs and gradually build up to designing interactive games with graphics, animation, and controls. During this Expert Week, we'll code a handful of different games to take home and play with your friends, making you a bona fide video game developer! Some prior coding experience in either Python, Scratch, or similar is recommended.

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• Roblox Studio - Ever wondered what it takes to make your own video game? Roblox Studio is the game development engine that all Roblox games were created on, so if you have a love for Roblox, coding, or 3D design, this expert week is for you! This isn't a week of playing Roblox, but rather a week of being a part of a game development team. During this Expert Week, we'll learn how to navigate the Roblox Studio environment, create custom terrain, create and import our own 3D assets, code UI elements, and create an engaging gameplay experience. 

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• Soldering - Soldering is like a special kind of glue for metal, allowing us to create things from circuit boards to stained glass.  Whether you’re building a robot or working through an electronics project, soldering is an essential skill to be learned if someone is really into making! During this Expert Week, campers will learn how to safely use and handle a soldering iron to make their projects come to life! Each day will build on soldering and fine motor skills as we complete new projects, honing our techniques and precision.