Summer camp

June 16 - 18

Campers will become advocates of
awareness. They will learn the importance of refusing the use of various drugs, learning how to remain safe in the event of an emergency, and understanding the fundamentals of nutrition.

June 21 - 25

Campers will be taught algorithm construction using the MIT program 'Scratch.' All campers will work collaboratively during the week to build a computer game that they will share on a big screen at the end of the week. Best game wins!

June 28 - July 2

Campers will become true creatives, learning sketching and painting techniques to craft masterpiece works of art.

July 5 - 9

No camp. Night classes still being run as scheduled. Current enrolled campers may attend night classes.

July 12 - 16

Campers will begin to program more advanced education games using 'Scratch.'  Advanced algorithm construction with variable loops and integrated information will be examined. Teams will compete for 'best program', on the big screen, at the end of the week.

July 19 - 23

Campers will become miniature business moguls. They will learn the importance of budgeting and acquire essential money management skills. The campers will create their own product and develop an advertisement/commercial to endorse their product.

July 26 - 30

Campers will utilize the knowledge of their computer software skills to program a robot using Lego NXT 2.0. The campers will design a program that is capable of making their robot the champion of the 'Sumo Challenge' at the end of the week. "Two bots enter..one bot leaves!"

August 2 - 6

Campers will venture into the Pre-Historic Age, learning about the historical impact of ancient dinosaurs. Each group will conduct research on an assigned dinosaur species. The groups will participate in a series of competitive trivia games and create an exhibition of the material they learned.

August 9 - 13

Campers will learn about the Mars Rover Endurance and its 2020 landing. They will then work in teams to build and program their own robot to explore a partially known location, then they will have to 'send' an updated program to their rover once it gets there. Best rover wins!"

August 16 - 20

Campers will set off to navigate the wondrous world of weather. From hurricanes to tornadoes, they will learn about the importance of emergency preparedness and the fundamentals of the water cycle. Through a series of hands-on labs, exhilarating research, and fun activities, campers will gain extensive knowledge about the phenomena of natural disasters.

August 23 - 27

By applying the concepts of aerodynamics, the campers will unleash the momentous power of physics. They will begin by
designing and constructing a prototype of an engineering design. They will then go on to compete with other campers to determine which team has the best model.