(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 challenges. Teams will use various motors and sensors to create robots for basketball, hockey, a tug-of-war, and sumo wrestling. The course will require a combination...
(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...
(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...
Embark on your game design journey and develop your own game! You'll explore game design principles and analyze what makes games fun by brainstorming and collaborating with your peers on a tactile project. Then, build upon your understanding of game theory and create a game with GDevelop, a powerful yet user-friendly engine for beginners and...
Make Minecraft your canvas as you bring your imagination to life! You'll learn the fundamentals of game design as you build your own adventure, construct unique levels, and craft an engaging world and story. Using game design principles and a bit of creative problem solving, you’ll add a personal touch to your Minecraft journey. Ages...
Roblox is one of the fastest-growing game creation platforms on the planet, with more than 100 million players per month exploring games created by enterprising young developers—like you! Get ready to tackle the production of a game from start to finish, building a 3D landscape complete with obstacles, unique challenges, and a story of your...
Dive into a versatile game engine built for programmers and game designers alike. Roblox is one of the fastest-growing platforms on the planet, with more than 100 million players per month exploring games created by enterprising young developers—like you! Build a fundamental programming skill set with Lua, the official coding language of Roblox, and design...
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...
Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we...
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...
Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world! Ages 8 - 12 June 16 - 20
From Player to Creator, students learn everything they need to know to get started with UEFN, Epic Games' new tool for creating games and experiences directly in Fortnite. They will learn how to use UEFN to design and build their own games, import assets, and add gameplay mechanics, as well as collaborate with other creators...
Join us for a fun Roblox journey where students focus on how to create games, program with Lua, and monetize the games they create. It is an exciting adventure where students learn to become the creators. Ages 7 - 11 June 16 - 20
Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn 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...
Every child can code. Develop your skills as a young coder by exploring block coding, JavaScript, and Python concepts while making your own playable mini games. This introductory coding course is designed to get students excited about technology through a series of hands-on and engaging learning challenges. Students will work in teams. Ages 8 -...
Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn 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...
Join us at the library to play Minecraft! We will collaborate on building projects and compete in friendly challenges. Space is limited, so registration is recommended.