Science and Tech Workshops
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These engaging and amazing programs will not only enrich your child’s intellectual curiosity; but also, get him or her excited about science and learning! Children will use their analytical and critical thinking skills and explore topics in the science world. The kids will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize that they are learning! Summer is meant to be FUN; but hey, why not encourage learning?
All instructors are trained educators in S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics)
BITS, BYTES & BOTS COMPUTER ADVENTURES ~ The department welcomes Karen-Anne Doescher, owner of Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures®, to instruct the
FUN-damental technology camps! Bits, Bytes & Bots Computer Adventures® provides the highest quality of technology education and the curriculum is on the cutting edge of technology. Non-linear thinking required in computer use teaches problem-solving and can lead to higher grades for students overall. These programs are designed to foster self-esteem and confidence. Kids graduate with proud feelings of accomplishment. Skills gained through these programs include basic programming, problem solving, increased manual dexterity, responsibility for small details, basic robotics engineering, and computer video game creation. Kids also gain an understanding of time management as they sometimes must perform certain tasks in specific time periods in order to achieve their goals.
Computer Video Game Creation
- If you think playing computer games is fun, think what a blast learning to program your own games will be! Your imagination is the limit as you use GameMaker software to an action game. You’ll learn about creating sprites, objects, events, and actions. Design a room, make it look the way you want, add objects, and play your game. We’ll teach you how to display health, lives, score, splash screens, and high score tables. Using drag and drop programming, you’ll be creating exciting, professional-looking games you can play with your friends.
- You can keep making games when you get home because we supply each child with a free, lite version of GameMaker for Windows. If you think you’ve got a great idea for a game, you want to see what it would be like to be a game designer, or you just think computer games are fun, this camp is for you.
- You must be experienced using a computer to take this class.
LEGO WeDo Robotics
- Using the LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set, the students are introduced to simple robotics through building models, attaching sensors and motors, and using a computer to program the model’s behavior. Some of the robot models include dancing birds, smart spinner, drumming monkey, hungry alligator, roaring lion, flapping bird, soccer kicker, soccer goalie, and cheerful fans. Students will also learn about simple engineering concepts such as pulleys, belts, gears and levels, while having a blast with their creations.
- *Robots are for use by students in class only. Students will not be able to take them home.
- *For Age 5: children need to know how to use a computer.
Additional Program Information
- All program supplies and materials are included.
- Please have your child bring a drink and a nut-free snack each day.
- Note to parents: For your child’s safety, please inform the Department Staff, at the time of registration, and the instructor of any known allergies that exist for your child!