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Minecraft Designers ( Ages 8-14)
Ages: 8 - 14
If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and Command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. Projects from this class require the Java version of Minecraft in order to access your project at home. However, no software is required to participate in the camp.
Drone Adventures (8-14 Years Old)
Ages: 8 - 15
The Drones are here! Let the battles begin. In this hands-on, interactive class, you will learn how to safely fly drone robots. Working in teams, you will be able to code your drone to compete in missions that will prepare you for the ultimate team challenge at the end of the week. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Young Game Designers (Ages 6-11)
Ages: 6 - 11
This beginner game development course is designed to get elementary-aged students excited about technology through hands-on and engaging learning activities. Recreate classic video games while exploring level design and digital arts concepts. Experience intuitive, child-friendly software while learning the game development process. Show off the awesome games you create on a special, password-protected website to share with your friends and family! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Creative Design and Robotics Jr( Ages 6-11)
Ages: 6 - 11
Explore, play, and learn with robots! This beginner-friendly class uses a wide variety of fun, hands-on activities to introduce young engineers to the world of robotics. Through unique challenges, kids will stretch their problem-solving muscles to create innovative solutions to simple robotics problems. Explore concepts from the basics of programming robots to more advanced sensors and inputs. Get ready to build, tinker, and explore as you unlock the limitless possibilities of robotics! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Advanced Robotics (8-14 Years Old)
Ages: 8 - 14
The robots are here! Take charge of your future by controlling robots to solve unique, creative challenges with your team. Program your robots in the Python coding language using visual and text-based coding tools. Explore the scientific method to observe, plan, test, and modify your robotic approach to problem-solving. No prior experience is required. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
LEGO Films and Stop Action( 1st-6th Grade)
Ages: 6 - 12
Make your LEGOs come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGOs and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in LEGOs and/or action figures from home, but all other equipment is provided. Student-created films will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Young Coders (Ages 6-10)
Ages: 6 - 10
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 elementary-aged students excited about technology through a series of hands-on and engaging learning challenges. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Make Your First 3D Video Game ( Ages 8-14)
Ages: 8 - 14
In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Projects are only compatible with Windows devices. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.