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Automotive Engineering-From Supersonic to Solar (ages 7-11)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Start your automotive engineering career early by building the cars of the future. Learn the basic physics that act on cars potential kinetic energy and much more. In this watt-astic camp, engineer dragsters that reach 300 mph (at scale), a solar powered car, super safe cars with dummies to test and much more! Best of all, you get to take home tons of projects. Bring a LEGO® minifigure for a surprise project. Get your creative engineering mind rolling.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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Camp Invention: Fast Forward (grades 1-6)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)WaitlistPlease register with Camp Invention directly www.campinvention.org, Community Education does not take registrations for this activity. Watch program in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ROCCsOdQHQ&t=10s Oak Ridge Elementary: June 11-14, 8am to 4pm (4 Day Camp) Oak Ridge Elementary: July 9-12 8am to 4pm (4 Day Camp) Red Pine Elementary: July 16-19 8am-4pm (4 Day Camp) Here is how you, a young innovator will spend your time: Dreaming up and designing their very own futuristic smart home filled with gadgets, LEDs, technology and innovation Using tools to take apart robotic dogs and compare their inner mechanics to the anatomy and physiology of a real dog Designing tracks for their Optibots to follow while exploring different modes of transportation Exploring chemistry, non-Newtonian fluids and magnetism as they investigate magnetic slime All activities give participants the opportunity to be a part of something big while having fun!Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as leadership interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children.Participants receive Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to secure your spot today!Youth Summer 2018
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Code Championship (grades 4-7)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Attention girls and boys, the March Madness of coding has arrived; all the excitement of a tournament packed into one day! Spend the day building out an artificial intelligence computer bot to play head-to-head against your peers! To keep an even playing field, the details of the game are kept secret until the day of the championship. Spend the first hour learning coding fundamentals then, the fun begins when the challenge is released. Create an artificial intelligence computer bot to play head to head against other bots in a tournament. Internet navigation skills (basic typing and mouse control), a passion to work hard and have fun are required.Youth Summer 2018
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Elementary Engineering: Motors, Gears and More! (grades 2-6)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Do you find yourself tinkering with models, motors and gears? Put your building skills to the test as an elementary engineer by designing and constructing remote-controlled vehicles. Build different vehicles while learning about motors, gears and robotics. Then, test your creations and motoring skills with fun and challenging obstacle courses. Lastly, create a vibro-bot from a simple tinkering kit, to take home.Youth Summer 2018
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Engineering Aeronautics and Drones (ages 7-12)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Explore flight like never before, flying drones and engineering amazing flying machines. Learn about state of the art flying robotic technology, the four forces of flight, Bernoulli's principle, the effect of properties of air on aircrafts and much more! Learn to fly drones, hone your skills and join an aerial competition. Engineer multiple aircraft designs to take home, from helicopters, to gliders and propeller propelled planes. Bring a LEGO® minifigure for a special surprise project. Learn the latest robotic flight technology!LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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Engineering: Solar, Hydro and Wind Powered (grades 3-6)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Combine engineering and alternative energy (solar, hydro and wind)! Build cars, cranes, drawbridges and more from LEGO® kits and operate them using alternative energy sources. Building projects include a waterwheel, windmill, ferris wheel and solar car. In teams, achieve an understanding of how energy is developed from the sun, wind, and water. Solar energy can be captured by the LEGO® Solar Cell and used to power your models. On the last day, use concepts you learned to design and create a test car to compete against your classmates.Youth Summer 2018
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Extreme Mobile Electronix (grades K-5)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Put the Amp into summer camp! Create a mobile juggernaut equipped with disc shooter, sirens, flashing lights and voice recorder. Make and take home your very own electric vehicle. Build 20-30 projects over the course of the session and use those projects to explore basic aspects of electricity, including measuring ohms, amps, voltage, open and closed circuits, and more. Safety is our first rule. Only DC current (batteries), no AC current (electric outlets) will be used.Youth Summer 2018
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Intro To Game Coding (grades K-3)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)All new game tutorial! Working in pairs, learn to create an interactive 2D video game using your favorite characters. Choose characters from Undertale, Pokémon, Nintendo, Minecraft and even classic characters like Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Sonic, and Mario! Focus on learning to use Scratch, walk through creating a maze game, picking which main character to use. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day or they can be emailed to parents.Youth Summer 2018
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Intro to Roblox® (ages 7-10)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Attention all that are curious about Roblox! Be introduced to the exciting world of game design using Roblox Studio. Learn about new features and the toolbox to design and build your own game in an immersive, 3D environment. Windows and keyboarding skills recommended.Youth Summer 2018
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WaitlistIntro to Robotics (Grades 4-6)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Learn how to build and program LEGO ® robots with sensors, manipulators and drive trains. Collaborate to explore technology while creating a robot to complete missions. Parents invited to attend on Friday for Robot games. Camp is put on by students, mentors and coaches of Eastview Lighting Robotics. This is a great introductory course for LEGO Robotics.Youth Summer 2018
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Jr. Engineer: Battle Bots (ages 6-10)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Have a blast engineering amazing battle bots to battle other teams! With tons of gears, LEGO® Technic pieces and moving parts for you to lay hands on, your small team will create their very own Battle bot, rescue bot, racing car and more! Battle your friends, improve your design and test again. An awesome way to enjoy a "fun"gineering summer!LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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Jr. Minecraft Modder (ages 7-10)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Are you eager to learn how to hack Minecraft and become a great “Modder”? Using MinecraftEDU, learn to customize the Minecraft world with resource packs created by you! Use command blocks, program teleporters and challenge your problem solving skills as you design a playable map. Basic Windows and keyboarding skills recommended.Youth Summer 2018
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Junior League Robotics (grades 2-5)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Discover skills to build a ferris wheel, car, smart-house, crane and more! Design, build, test, program and modify multiple projects, while investigating the basics of structural engineering and computer coding. Design LEGO® projects using a computer and a basic robotics engineering program (from Mindstorms) to complete different tasks and challenges. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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Multi-Player Game Coding (grades 5-8)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Learn to code your own multiplayer game, using Construct, hosted on a server. Explore servers and how data flows on network and be introduced to multiplayer design principles. Test games in class and if time permits, add a chat room to your multiplayer game. Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day or they can be emailed.Youth Summer 2018
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Python Coding (grades 4-8)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Jump-start your coding skills using one of the key programming languages used by professional developer ... Python. Its syntax allows you to express concepts in fewer lines of code than would be possible in languages such as C++ or Java, making it the perfect coding language for a beginner. Python is a text based language; you should have familiarity with keyboarding and basic computer skills.Youth Summer 2018
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RC Robotics (grades 3-8)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Build vehicles and robots containing a LEGO® Robotics Mindstorm microcomputer controlled with a remote! Work with specialty Mindstorm LEGO pieces including advanced touch, heat and light sensors, fiber-optic cables, caterpillar treads and gear trains. Play robotic tag, speed through obstacle courses and disable enemy bots with "laser" signals sent through a fiber-optic cable. It's a fun way to learn about transmitters, receivers, sensors, robotics and microcomputers, while using LEGO bricks.Youth Summer 2018
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Starting SoonRoblox® Game Development (ages 8-12)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Learn how to create and develop multiplayer games using the Roblox Studios Software. Use an asset library to create a Capture the Flag game. By the end of class, have a game ready to share with friends and the skills and knowledge required to continue your exploration of game development at home. Basic Windows and keyboarding skills recommended.Youth Summer 2018
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Robotics Evolution (grades 4-8)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Stimulate your love of learning with FIRST® LEGO® League's Animal Allies challenge! Build a robot to deliver animals to safety, put cows out to pasture, reunite separated panda bears and more. Design, build, program, test and modify multiple robots using the Mindstorms EV3 robotics system. Use your team’s robot (usually teams of three) to complete various challenges related to your animal friends. Excellent introduction and preparation for FIRST® LEGO® League annual robotics competition. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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WaitlistRobotics: Star Wars Droid Shop (ages 6-10)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)What would Star Wars be without droids? Have a blast creating a number of different droids that are powered by a microcomputer with multiple program options. Build a number of models using LEGO® bricks, then take them to the next level and finally create your very own. Additionally, create a Star Wars inspired RC vehicle of your own! Guaranteed to challenge curious minds.LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Youth Summer 2018
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Science in the Kitchen (ages 3 1/2-6)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)WaitlistKitchens can be amazing science labs ... throw open the cabinets and enjoy fun, "hands-in" science. Explore states of matter, chemical reactions and more with experiments that bubble, fizzle, crackle and pop. Dress for a mess. Note: flour, cornstarch, oil and other common kitchen ingredients will be used, but not consumed.Youth Summer 2018
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Silicon Valley Inventors (ages 7-11)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Unleash your tech side. Start early, honing your STEM skills to challenge your brain to create innovative inventions. Have a blast building new inventions, developing experiments and playing games, all designed for creativity.Youth Summer 2018
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Skyhawks STEM Basketball (ages 6-12)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)This is not your average basketball program. Built around a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) curriculum, this five module program is equal part education, athletics and exercise. Engage in fundamentals of basketball in the morning and learn the science behind the sport in the afternoon. Cover the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, offense and defense while integrating concepts such as surface area and angles, energy transfer and inertia, velocity and acceleration, as well as technology and advancements in materials and composition. In the final engineering design challenge, design and build a mechanical free throw device and compete with your team against the machines. Receive a t-shirt and merit award.Youth Summer 2018
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Star Wars 3-D Animation (ages 8-11)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Modern movies are full of animation. Discover how to computer animate yourself. Learn how to use a professional grade, 3-D software to animate fun, Star Wars inspired characters that move in a 3-D virtual space. Basic Windows and keyboarding skills recommended. Please bring a USB jump drive to save your work.Youth Summer 2018
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Star Wars Inventors Cove (ages 6-10)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Do you have an adventurous engineering mind? In small teams, spend an unforgettable summer solving STEM challenges and use your engineering skills by building Star Wars inspired cool contraptions. Complete a project every day!Youth Summer 2018
