LEGO and Minecraft come together in one exciting camp! Start off by building LEGO creations inspired by Minecraft or any other favorite characters and then bring them to life with Stop Motion Animation to make your own short LEGO Movies! Camp will challenge students to develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while they learn STEM...
(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) 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 - 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) 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...
(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...
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...
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...
Explore virtual realms with MultiBrush! In this immersive course for 8-12 year olds, students dive into creative expression through Virtual Reality art. From painting vibrant landscapes to sculpting 3D masterpieces, they unleash imagination in a dynamic virtual environment. Join us for a journey where art meets innovation! All VR Headsets and the MultiBrush App provided by Tynkertopia....
(MASTERS) AppLab: Game Coding for Future Developers In this app and game design course, campers will use the kid-friendly Code.org web interface to create a series of mobile games - from a simple "Cookie Clicker," to a Wordle clone, and more. No coding experience is necessary and all of the required code will be provided to...
Step into a world where Minecraft meets real-world making! Build virtual moon bases and undersea labs in thrilling Minecraft missions, then turn your creations into real art using 3D printers, molten plastic, and cardboard. Trap Creepers and other mobs with Redstone traps and dive into the real world by making electronic gadgets and creative circuits....
Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make 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...
Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand 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...
Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with your own custom code! Student-created games will be available...
Play Minecraft at the library! Ages 8 - 17
Join us as we bring the game of Minecraft® out of the computer and into the real-world using LEGO® bricks. In this program, you will go on adventures using your imagination and even design your own worlds, full of mobs, animals, buildings, and your very own LEGO® Minecraft® character. Snapology is a learning concept...
Our classic game design camp reimagined to include even more of what you love! Make 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...