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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: App Attack: Cloud Game Creators
DESCRIPTION:Build game apps you can play everywhere and anywhere using a web-based development tool. \nLearn in-demand skills like programming events and coding controls for a touch screen or keyboard and mouse. Finish by personalizing levels and characters with your own design. Now you are ready to upload your games to the Black Rocket cloud arcade and play on any mobile device or computer. Games can easily be shared with friends and family! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n\n\n\nAug 3 – Aug 7\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-app-attack-cloud-game-creators-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: Roblox Coders
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in Roblox®\, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. \nThis class combines game design concepts\, coding\, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox® Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with their own custom code! Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n\n\n\nAug 3 – Aug 7\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-roblox-coders-10/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: Minecraft Modders
DESCRIPTION:Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. \nLearn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements\, gameplay mechanics\, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Projects from this class require the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet\, phone\, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nAug 10 – Aug 14\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-minecraft-modders-8/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Engineering,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260810T123000
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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: Python Programmers
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn the world’s fastest-growing programming language favored by Google and NASA? \nDiscover how to code with Python using accessible web-based platforms that guide students through a series of daily lessons. Build fundamental tech literacy while creatively solving software engineering challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nAug 10 – Aug 14\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-python-programmers-11/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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CREATED:20260328T213859Z
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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: Make Your First Video Game!
DESCRIPTION:Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! \nMake your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that gives you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization\, level design\, graphics\, sounds\, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience is necessary\, just a desire to have fun! Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n\n\n\nAug 17 – Aug 21\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-make-your-first-video-game-12/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Black Rocket: Minecraft Redstone Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. \nExpand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games\, roller coasters\, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Projects from this class require the Java version of Minecraft. Tablet\, phone\, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. \n  \n\n\n\nAug 17 – Aug 21\n\n\nM\,T\,W\,Th\,F\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\n\nAges 11 – 14
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/black-rocket-minecraft-redstone-engineers-6/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camp,Engineering,SUMMER,Technology & Computer Science,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260817T150000
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SUMMARY:TGen: Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer\, diabetes\, rare and neurological disease?\n\n\nSign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. \n\nTGen welcomes public\, senior\, school and community groups for tours for 10-30 guests\, age 10 and over.\nWhat To Expect: Tours begin with a TGen overview and presentation on translational medicine\, followed by a guided facility and lab tour. Our tours run approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tgen-public-tours-25/
LOCATION:TGen Headquarters\, 445 N. Fifth St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T110000
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SUMMARY:TGen: Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer\, diabetes\, rare and neurological disease?\n\n\nSign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. \n\nTGen welcomes public\, senior\, school and community groups for tours for 10-30 guests\, age 10 and over.\nWhat To Expect: Tours begin with a TGen overview and presentation on translational medicine\, followed by a guided facility and lab tour. Our tours run approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tgen-public-tours-26/
LOCATION:TGen Headquarters\, 445 N. Fifth St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
DESCRIPTION:Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  \nAdmission is free\, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. \n\n\n\n\nThe University South Foundation\, Inc. owns and maintains the Patterson Observatory located on University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus. The Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) volunteers operates the observatory and hosts Public Viewing Nights. \n\n\nThese “Public Nights” are free and family friendly and start about a half hour after sunset. They are weather dependent (canceled during inclement weather) and are not scheduled during the monsoon months of July and  August. Space is limited and guests must register.  See the form below. The observatory is also available\, by appointment\, to serve youth\, school and community organizations. \nThe Patterson Observatory is  a NASA Space Place and a member of the NASA Night Sky Network. It has a 16 foot dome\, housing a Ritchey-Chretien  telescope of 20” aperture. This telescope\, with its sophisticated detectors\, is capable of observing objects one  million times fainter that the human eye can detect. \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/patterson-observatory-free-observation-night-15/
LOCATION:Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus\, 1140 Colombo Ave.\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Kids (6 – 8 years),Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261007T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T144836Z
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SUMMARY:TGen: Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer\, diabetes\, rare and neurological disease?\n\n\nSign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. \n\nTGen welcomes public\, senior\, school and community groups for tours for 10-30 guests\, age 10 and over.\nWhat To Expect: Tours begin with a TGen overview and presentation on translational medicine\, followed by a guided facility and lab tour. Our tours run approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tgen-public-tours-27/
LOCATION:TGen Headquarters\, 445 N. Fifth St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261015T180000
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SUMMARY:Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
DESCRIPTION:Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  \nAdmission is free\, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. \n\n\n\n\nThe University South Foundation\, Inc. owns and maintains the Patterson Observatory located on University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus. The Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) volunteers operates the observatory and hosts Public Viewing Nights. \n\n\nThese “Public Nights” are free and family friendly and start about a half hour after sunset. They are weather dependent (canceled during inclement weather) and are not scheduled during the monsoon months of July and  August. Space is limited and guests must register.  See the form below. The observatory is also available\, by appointment\, to serve youth\, school and community organizations. \nThe Patterson Observatory is  a NASA Space Place and a member of the NASA Night Sky Network. It has a 16 foot dome\, housing a Ritchey-Chretien  telescope of 20” aperture. This telescope\, with its sophisticated detectors\, is capable of observing objects one  million times fainter that the human eye can detect. \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/patterson-observatory-free-observation-night-14/
LOCATION:Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus\, 1140 Colombo Ave.\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Kids (6 – 8 years),Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:TGen: Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer\, diabetes\, rare and neurological disease?\n\n\nSign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. \n\nTGen welcomes public\, senior\, school and community groups for tours for 10-30 guests\, age 10 and over.\nWhat To Expect: Tours begin with a TGen overview and presentation on translational medicine\, followed by a guided facility and lab tour. Our tours run approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tgen-public-tours-28/
LOCATION:TGen Headquarters\, 445 N. Fifth St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
DESCRIPTION:Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  \nAdmission is free\, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. \n\n\n\n\nThe University South Foundation\, Inc. owns and maintains the Patterson Observatory located on University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus. The Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) volunteers operates the observatory and hosts Public Viewing Nights. \n\n\nThese “Public Nights” are free and family friendly and start about a half hour after sunset. They are weather dependent (canceled during inclement weather) and are not scheduled during the monsoon months of July and  August. Space is limited and guests must register.  See the form below. The observatory is also available\, by appointment\, to serve youth\, school and community organizations. \nThe Patterson Observatory is  a NASA Space Place and a member of the NASA Night Sky Network. It has a 16 foot dome\, housing a Ritchey-Chretien  telescope of 20” aperture. This telescope\, with its sophisticated detectors\, is capable of observing objects one  million times fainter that the human eye can detect. \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/patterson-observatory-free-observation-night-18/
LOCATION:Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus\, 1140 Colombo Ave.\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Kids (6 – 8 years),Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:⭐City of Surprise: Annual SciTech Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Surprise SciTech Festival is a high-energy\, hands-on celebration of science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) for all ages. \nThis free community event showcases real-world innovation through engaging exhibits from educational\, civic\, and business organizations\, and local innovators. As a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Institute\, the festival also highlights career pathways to spark interest in S.T.E.A.M. fields and the industries shaping our future. \nInteract with hands-on\, informational STEAM exhibits: \n\nLive Science Shows: Dynamic performances bring science to life!\nInnovative Demos: Surprise Fire-Medical\, Police\, robots\, coding and more.\nSpace Exploration: Solar telescopes and aerospace activities.\nHealth & Wellness: Explore medical science and technology.\nSTEAM Careers: Discover job and apprenticeship opportunities!\nLocal Innovators: Schools\, businesses\, universities and much more.\nHands-On Activities: Robotics\, LEGO challenges\, science experiments\, 3D printing\, and more!\nFood Trucks: Enjoy delicious offerings from local food trucks.\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nArizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival’s events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/%e2%ad%90city-of-surprise-annual-scitech-festival/
LOCATION:Surprise Recreation Campus\, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.\, Surprise\, AZ\, 85374\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026 SciTech Festival,Adults,Expo/Festival,Kids (6 – 8 years),Preschoolers (3 – 5 years),STEM/STEAM,Teens (13 – 18 years),Toddlers (up to 36 months),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:TGen: Public Tours
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to view the next generation sequencing technology and biomedical research laboratories where TGen scientists unlock the mysteries of cancer\, diabetes\, rare and neurological disease?\n\n\nSign up to schedule a tour with a member of our Education and Outreach team to experience the wonders and promise of biomedical research. \n\nTGen welcomes public\, senior\, school and community groups for tours for 10-30 guests\, age 10 and over.\nWhat To Expect: Tours begin with a TGen overview and presentation on translational medicine\, followed by a guided facility and lab tour. Our tours run approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/tgen-public-tours-29/
LOCATION:TGen Headquarters\, 445 N. Fifth St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Bioscience, Health & Medicine,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tour/Walk,Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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SUMMARY:Patterson Observatory: Free Observation Night
DESCRIPTION:Public Night is held once a month on the Thursday nearest first quarter moon. Observing starts a half hour after sunset.  The event is weather dependent and is canceled in the event of clouds or inclement weather.  \nAdmission is free\, but space is limited.  Guests wishing to attend this in-person event must register. \n\n\n\n\nThe University South Foundation\, Inc. owns and maintains the Patterson Observatory located on University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus. The Huachuca Astronomy Club (HAC) volunteers operates the observatory and hosts Public Viewing Nights. \n\n\nThese “Public Nights” are free and family friendly and start about a half hour after sunset. They are weather dependent (canceled during inclement weather) and are not scheduled during the monsoon months of July and  August. Space is limited and guests must register.  See the form below. The observatory is also available\, by appointment\, to serve youth\, school and community organizations. \nThe Patterson Observatory is  a NASA Space Place and a member of the NASA Night Sky Network. It has a 16 foot dome\, housing a Ritchey-Chretien  telescope of 20” aperture. This telescope\, with its sophisticated detectors\, is capable of observing objects one  million times fainter that the human eye can detect. \n\n\n\n​
URL:https://scitechinstitute.org/event/patterson-observatory-free-observation-night-20/
LOCATION:Patterson Observatory at the University of Arizona Sierra Vista Campus\, 1140 Colombo Ave.\, Sierra Vista\, AZ\, 85635\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Exhibit/Presentation,Kids (6 – 8 years),Space & Astronomy,Teens (13 – 18 years),Tweens (9 – 12 years)
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