Technology Camps

Technology Camps

Jr Lego Robotics- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Students learn the world of computer programming and robotics using the latest technology from LEGO. Students build robotic animals and program how they move and react on the computer using sensors. Students do not need programming experience prior to taking the Jr LEGO Robotics class. Great intro into computer programming and basic robotics! This class is specifically designed for younger children.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
9am-Noon
Ages 7-9
$159

Scratch Programming- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Programming may seem difficult, but in Scratch Programming Camp it’s made simple and fun! Students are introduced to the essential building blocks behind object-oriented programming by creating fun, interactive stories, art, and games.

During this programming for kids camp students will think creatively while learning programming basics with Scratch, a project from the MIT Media Lab. By the end of the course these budding programmers will be able to put their imagination into the form of a computer program. Students will also be able to take home a copy of their own programs at the end of this computer camp.

Whether your child is into computers or art, this Scratch Programming for Kids camp is ideal for imaginative students wanting to learn the basics of programming. In this camp for boys and girls, students catch on easily with fun, creative, hands-on curriculum.

There are no prerequisites for this Scratch Programming camp, other than an active imagination and an interest in computers. If your child is interested in learning programming, academic camps, art programs, or just looking for a new way to express his/herself, this multimedia camp is a great choice to take their technology education to the next level.

This Scratch Programming Camp for kids is perfect for both new and returning campers.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
9am-Noon
Ages 9-13
$159 

LEGO Robotics- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Students learn how to build and program a robot that walks, talks, sees, and hears. Set to a story, robots are constructed to move, sense, and react to stimuli. The robots have sensors to detect light, sound, and touch. Students will use the computer to program how the robot moves and reacts to the sensors.

Students do not need robotic or programming experience prior to taking the LEGO Robotics class. This class is a great extension into computer programming and basic robotics.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
9am-Noon
Ages 9-13
$159

Jr Video Game Design- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Children love games, especially computer games. They talk about them, they play them, and they brag about their accomplishments.Yet, children seek to understand how people make the computer games they play. How does the video game know where the special coins are in Super Mario? How does it know when Zelda saves the Princess? This Jr Video Game Design class shows them the answers.

Children will learn how to create gaming characters. They will also learn how to create rules so their characters can pick up gold coins but not accidentally walk through walls. Together, the students write a story for their character and design a video game to coincide. The children will play each other’s game, offering compliments, suggestions, and encouragement along the way.

Students do not need programming experience prior to taking the Jr Video Game Design class. This class is a great introduction into basic video game design. Videos and pictures will be sent home with each student to show what their children accomplished in class.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
12:45-3:45pm
Ages 7-9
$159

Stop Motion Animation- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Have you ever wanted to see your child’s stories come to life? In this class, kids learn how to create a story using stop-motion animation. Similar to a flip book, students take digital pictures and group them together in a time-sequence to produce a motion video. The videos are usually a minute long and can be completed individually or with a group of friends.

You’ve probably seen similar movies using clay, also called Claymation (Gumby, Chicken Run, and Wallace & Gromit). In this class, we don’t use clay. We use Play-Doh, action figures, LEGOs, wooden backdrops, pens and markers, as well as the latest in stop-motion animation software and equipment. The stories and subjects are limited only by your child’s imagination.
Animation projects follow five (5) basic steps:
1. Develop an idea
2. Create your characters
3. Build your background
4. Shoot the shots
5. Make a movie (compile and edit)
Students do not need animation experience prior to taking Stop Motion Animation. This class is a great introduction into basic video production. Videos and pictures will be sent home with each student on a complimentary USB flash drive to show what their children created in class.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
12:45-3:45pm
Ages 8-13
$159

Video Game Design- (presented by Classroom Antics)
Kids love video games, and in our fun, enriching Video Game Design camp for kids they can now learn to program their very own games to share with family and friends. This camp introduces kids to the exciting world of video game design via a step-by-step process that involves introductory programming skills, computer science, and creativity.

Knowledgeable and experienced instructors combine strong curriculum, and fun and empowering teaching methods, to lead students through the full process of creating a game from beginning to end, including developing characters, rooms, building walls, adding backgrounds, music, sound effects and other great techniques. However, students have control over the gameplay, visual elements, settings, music ,and sound effects for their games.

During the Video Game Camp for Kids, students play each other’s game, offering compliments, suggestions, and encouragement along the way. At the end of camp, each child is provided access to a version of the GameMaker software, and a library of graphics and music files to continue to develop their games and create new ones as well.

We encourage our students to not just play games, but to make them!

There are no prerequisites for this Video Game Design camp other than creativity and an interest in video games. If your child is interested in programming, video games, computers, or just looking for a new way to express their creativity, this Video Game Design Camp is a great option to take their technology education to the next level.
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri; Jul 2-6 (no class July 4) 
12:45-3:45pm
Ages 9-13
$159

*Sorry, we cannot accept discounts on Classroom Antics technology courses. Courses are already discounted below otherwise advertised programs by classroom Antics. Thank you.

To enroll in any of these Technology Camp classes, click here: http://www.uakron.edu/mcuc/nc/registration.dot

For more information about Classroom Antics visit: http://www.classroomantics.com/

Registration is simple and easy! To register for current College for Kids courses at MCUC, please click here!

Or call 330-721-2210 for more details. 

 

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