(AM - APPRENTICE) Strawbees Construction & Robotics In this updated version of our popular Strawbees camp, creations come alive with the power of robotics! Strawbees is an intuitive and fun build system allowing students to construct all manner of structures using simple drinking straws. In this updated version of the camp, Strawbees builds come alive...
(AM - APPRENTICE) Flight Lab: The Science of Drones Take to the skies with our STEM-specific educational drones! Campers will master the physics principles which make drone flight possible, and will also gain coding skills as they program their drone's flight paths to complete a series of challenges. Using a safety-first approach, students will learn...
(AM - APPRENTICE) Master Gravity & Motion with GraviTrax Campers master gravity, magnetism, and kinetics as they build marble runs in this popular hands-on (and screen-free) camp! The GraviTrax system allows children of all ages to build fun and dynamic marble runs. Campers start off by following build instructions, progress to build challenges, and ultimately...
(AM - APPRENTICE) Electronics & Circuitry Camp Electrical engineering requires creativity, logic, abstract thinking, problem solving, and resource management. Why not help kids develop these skills in a fun, hands-on environment, while they gain a greater understanding of the electronic devices they use everyday? Our new Electronics And Circuitry Camp uses kid-friendly (and kid-safe) Snap...
(AM - APPRENTICE) RoboSports Challenge w/ LEGO EV3 Welcome to the LEGO Robot Olympics! In this course, students will create and program their robots to complete a series of sports-related...
(AM - JUNIORS) Physics Camp: Motion, Magnets, and Energy Magnets: How do they work? What's in fizzy tabs that makes them fizz? Why do toy cars eventually slow down and come to a stop? The answer: Physics! Campers will tackle some daunting challenges by performing hands-on experiments and tracking data to extrapolate the info they...
(AM - APPRENTICE) Everything is Awesome: LEGO Stop Motion Learn to make stop-motion videos with the LEGO pieces kids already love! This updated version of our stop-motion course covers all of the skills and tricks needed to produce expert-level stop motion videos. Campers will first learn the basics of stop motion movement. Then, they'll learn...
(AM - APPRENTICE) VEX Robotics BattleBots: Teamwork, Engineering, and Design VEX is the world's foremost competitive robotics program. Students from grade schools to universities use VEX to build not only their technical expertise, but also important life skills like teamwork, communication, and project management. Customized for a stress-free camp setting, our "BattleBots" VEX robotics camp...
Unlock your passion for game development in Roblox Studio, an immersive game engine that supports play on the web, mobile, and even virtual reality! You’ll explore the fundamentals of building a game from scratch—sculpting imaginative terrain, modeling 3D parts, and designing your own obstacle course (“obby”). Add a dash of creativity and custom textures with...
Step directly into Roblox experiences with virtual reality and the Meta Quest VR headset. You’ll envision, build, and playtest a VR game from start to finish with Roblox. Craft a story and build a 3D landscape complete with obstacles and unique challenges that utilize built-in scripts. You’ll battle enemies as you wield a custom weapon...
Dig into the Minecraft source code to explore the fundamentals of Java, one of the most popular programming languages on the planet! As you unlock new skills, you’ll create custom tools and blocks to use in this open-ended game. This course introduces Java programming in an accessible way that's sure to prepare you for an...
Get an in-depth look at professional video game design with Unreal Engine 5, the engine behind games like Fortnite and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. In Unreal, you’ll build a level with customizable gameplay elements such as collectibles, jump pads, and platforms using UE5’s Blueprint Visual Scripting system. Design a fully realized 3D world with...
Campers learn to create games and advanced applications using the Scratch programming language. They’ll integrate functions, custom code blocks, and physical components into their projects while also gaining other important skills like flowcharting, and principles of electrical engineering. Campers will learn to develop games similar to Flappy Birds, Pac-Man, and other platformer games. Ages 6...
Welcome to Warrior Tech Camp: Where Innovation Meets Imagination! Calling all tech-savvy teens! Gateway Academy’s Warrior Tech Camp is THE ultimate summer adventure for gifted students with High Functioning Autism, ages 12-18. Running Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM, our STEAM-based camp is designed to ignite creativity, foster innovation, and build lifelong friendships in a...
Unlock the secrets of Redstone in Minecraft and dive into the world of engineering! This hands-on camp lets young builders master the basics of circuits, power mechanisms, and automation. Campers will embark on exciting projects, crafting everything from simple circuits to intricate machines. Ages 8 - 12 June 9 - 13
This course introduces campers to the Unity gaming engine. From installing and configuring unity to building their first game. Campers will learn how to publish their creation to IOS, Xbox, Android, PC, MacOS, and Linux! They will also get hands-on with Oculus Quest 2, learning its interface and capabilities. Ages 10 - 15 June 9...
(MASTERS) Roblox Game Studio The only limitation is your imagination! Roblox offers a streamlined approach to multiplayer video game design by giving campers creative assistance at every step of the process. They'll figure out just how much work goes into making their favorite games, like Fortnite and Minecraft, and have the opportunity to replicate them...
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of storyboarding, game creation, team building, game testing, and development. Students will design and build their own games to play and share - no programming experience required. Unleash your creativity with hands-on game development and bring your imagination to life as you dive into fun, interactive software. A...
Ready, set, Game On! In this beginner-friendly camp, young creators will dive into the exciting world of game design using Scratch Jr. Kids aged 5 and up will learn how to bring characters to life with simple block-based coding, craft imaginative storylines, and develop interactive gameplay. By the end of camp, they’ll have designed their very...
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends...
Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or sketching. Student-created games will...
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family....
Get ready for an immersive journey into the world of virtual reality (VR), where you’ll unlock the secrets of VR mechanics and create your very own interactive experiences! In this cutting-edge class, you’ll dive into the mechanics of VR technology and learn the fundamentals of coding using CoBlocks, a block-based coding language designed for nerds...
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends...
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family....