| SUMMER CAMP CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Roaring into Robots: Ages 8-14 This exciting class teaches how to build and program the LEGO® Mindstorms NXT robots. You will use your new skills to meet challenges such as moving objects to different locations; knocking out bottles; following a line; sweeping items off a table or beating your opponent at Sumo. You don’t need any experience with robotics or programming to begin your robotics adventure. Students who took our robotics After School Class can take this for a more solid foundation or move on to the Advanced Robot Challenges.
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Advanced Robot Challenges: Ages 8-14 Prerequisite: Experience with LEGO® Mindstorms robots. We’ll challenge your engineering and programming skills with the LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT robots. Learn how to use bluetooth to remotely control your robots, design a robot to cross a gap, create a Etch-a-Sketch and many more fun challenges. The possibilities and challenges are endless. Students should have a basic understanding of how to use sensors, motors and repeat blocks. All robot classes will be taught with the LEGO®® Mindstorms® NXT robot. *Students will not be able to take robots home.
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Make A Movie: Ages 8-14 You will learn how to make an animated film that uses LEGO® and other characters to tell a story. If you’ve ever wanted to direct your own movies or like making up stories, then this class is for you. Using digital cameras, stop-motion software, and video editing software, you’ll create multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects and narration. Design your own set with backgrounds, characters, and scenery. The stories are up to your imagination. No experience is necessary. This is a great class to take with friends. You can take this class as many times as you wish. *Students take home a CD with their movies.
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Game Creation: Ages 8-14 Prerequisite: Experience using a computer
If you think you’ve got a great idea for a game, or you want to see what it would be like to be a game designer, or you just think computer games are fun, this class is for you. Your imagination is the limit as you use GameMaker® software to create an adventure 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, scores and high score tables. Using drag and drop programming, you will be creating exciting, professional looking games you can play with your friends. If you’ve taken our Game Creation After School Class, this class goes into greater depth and reinforces previous learning. *Students will take home a CD with a free copy of the GameMaker® software and copies of their games.
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Advanced Game Maker: Ages 8-14 This class is for those already familiar with GameMaker® who want to take their game creation skills to the next level. We will examine gravity, platforms, bosses, levels, effects, GML (GameMaker’s built in programming language) and learn how to keep expanding our skills. You must have already taken a Game Creation class with us or in some way demonstrate your ability to keep up with this class as basic GameMaker skills will be assumed. *Students will take home a CD with a free copy of the GameMaker® software and copies of their games.
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Game Maker Master: Ages 8-14 Become a GameMaker Master. This class is for those who know how to make games in GameMaker and want to work on their own projects with teacher assistance. You will learn advanced techniques, including how to write code, while working on your own game or working on the new Space Tek game. You must have taken at least one GameMaker® class (such as Advanced GameMaker) and be comfortable making games on your own. *Students will take home a CD with a free copy of the GameMaker® software and copies of their games.
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Comic Book Creation: Ages 8 to 14 Do you have a great idea for a comic book or a graphic novel? You will learn how to create and design your own comic book. You will plan a storyline, design layouts and using text and characters to tell a story. The software incorporates a variety of digital media such as digital camera, scanned in photos/drawings, clip art and other graphic asset. There are so many options that drawing skills are beneficial but not absolutely necessary. This is a great class to take with friends. No experience is necessary. You can take the class as many times as you like. *Students take home a CD with their comic book creation and a trial version of the Comic Book Creator software.
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Exploring Bits, Bytes & Bots: Ages 8-14 This class is the perfect introduction to Bits, Bytes & Bots’ offerings. Students will make stop-motion animated movies, build and program LEGO® Mindstorms® robots and create their own computer game using GameMaker® software.*Students will take home a CD with a free copy of the GameMaker® software and copies of their games; and copies of their movies. *Students will not be able to take robots home.
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Bits, Bytes & Beyond: Ages 6-7 You will build and program with LEGO® Mindstorms robots and make stop-motion animated movies with LEGO® bricks and mini-figs. This class is designed to take into account the needs of younger children, with more breaks and a slower pace. *Student will take home a CD with their movies.
*Students will not be able to take robots home.
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WeDo Robots: Ages 6-7 This class provides the opportunity for the younger children to get an introduction to simple robotics. Build and program dancing birds, drumming monkeys, hungry alligators, roaring lions and flapping birds. Using the LEGO® WeDo robots, students will learn to build models, attach sensors and motors and use a computer to program the model’s actions and behaviors. Students will also learn about simple engineering concepts such as pulleys, belts, gear and levels, while having a blast with their creations.
*Students will not be able to take the robots home.
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