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Minecraft Builders (K-2) – Summer Camp – August 5-9, 2019

In this fun camp for K-2 kids, we will build in Minecraft and the real world. Kids will learn how to make their own Minecraft skins and texture packs, to really customize their worlds. They will also learn how to use redstone and commands to add interactivity to their builds. We will also have guided build challenges in Minecraft. For real-world stuff, kids will spend part of the day in the STEAM Lab, learning how what they do in Minecraft can translate to the real world.

When you register for this camp, a $10 Lab Fee will be added to your cart. This will cover the cost of materials used in the STEAM Lab, including several take-home projects.

This camp is specifically for kids who completed K-2 in the 2018-2019 school year. If you have an older child who is very interested, please check with us, but we do also have robotics camp for older kids this week. There is no coding or modding in this camp.

Kids should bring the following with them each day of camp:

  • Nut-free lunch and snacks
  • Water bottle
  • Headphones

Camp meets daily, 9am-4pm. We will add before and after care if there’s interest, so please note in your registration if you are interested.

Minecraft Accounts

Kids must have their own Minecraft: Java Edition accounts for this camp. This account is required, and we cannot create accounts for your children, so please create one in advance. If you have more than one child attending this camp, each child must have his or her own account.  You can purchase an account at: https://minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft/

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LEGO Robotics – Winter 2019

Learn how to combine LEGO® bricks with gears, pulleys, motors, sensors, and programmable parts to build and code robots. Kids in grades 1-4 will use LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets, while kids in grades 5-8 will use LEGO Mindstorm EV3. They will work in teams of 2 to build robots and program them to solve challenges.

This class is appropriate for kids in grades 1-8, and meets February 7-March 28 (8 sessions) on Thursdays, 6:15-7:15pm. We meet at the same time as the Robotics Club, and kids are welcome to join that after they finish this class, if they would like to continue to work with the LEGO robotics sets or other robots. Kids who are already in that club are welcome to participate with this class, or continue to work on their own projects.

When you register for this class, please plan for your child to attend every session. There are no make-up sessions for this class.

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LEGO Robotics for Homeschoolers – Winter 2019

Learn how to combine LEGO® bricks with gears, pulleys, motors, sensors, and programmable parts to build and code robots. Kids in grades 1-4 will use LEGO WeDo 2.0 sets, while kids in grades 5-8 will use LEGO Mindstorm EV3. They will work in teams of 2 to build robots and program them to solve challenges.

This class is appropriate for kids in grades 1-8, and meets February 6-March 27 (8 sessions) on Wednesdays, 10:45-11:45am. We meet at the same time as the Robotics Club, and kids are welcome to join that after they finish this class, if they would like to continue to work with the LEGO robotics sets or other robots. Kids who are already in that club are welcome to participate with this class, or continue to work on their own projects.

When you register for this class, please plan for your child to attend every session. There are no make-up sessions for this class.

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Arts & Crafts Club (Grades 3+, K-2 with an Adult)

Drop in for 90 minutes of creativity! Kids can work on our planned weekly projects, or bring their own projects and use our materials and equipment. Our instructors include artists and crafters, who can show your kids new techniques, and help them perfect their work.

Techniques and projects for this club will include many things, such as drawing, painting, decoupage, crochet, soap making, and much more. If your child wants to try something, we’re open to suggestions!

Weekly projects will be appropriate for students in grades 3 and up. Younger students (K-2) may attend with an adult to help them. Only register the people who will be making the projects.

The lab fee for this club covers reasonable use of our materials and equipment. For monthly memberships, the lab fee is $15/month. Weekly/drop-in students will pay $5/session. View our post about available materials and equipment, and if your child will need something specific for a project, please let us know in advance.

Planned Projects

What’s a membership? When you purchase a membership “ticket,” you will be charged the listed price every month, and the child listed on the membership will be able to attend each session of that particular club while the membership is active. You don’t need to purchase individual tickets for that child. Members also get other benefits. Learn more about memberships.
Want to try it before you sign up for a membership? Register for a FREE 30-minute preview session, or a 90-minute drop-in session. The dated tickets listed for the event are drop-in tickets.
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