Summer Camp 2026
Summer Camp Catalog
Detailed descriptions, outcomes, and daily schedules for our full range of STEM innovation camps.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 4 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM – 4 PM
After Camp Care: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
4-5PM In-Person Math Options
Explore Our Summer Camps!
Your adventure starts here. Click a grade level above to reveal the detailed curriculum, daily schedules, and exciting activities waiting for you!
Junior Inventors' Lab &
Wild Discovery
Choose Morning, Afternoon, or Full Day options.
Program Curriculum
Every week features a fresh adventure with new projects!
Morning Session (9-12)
Spark curiosity and creativity in the ultimate STEM playground for young explorers! This hands-on camp lets students build, test, and discover through engineering, coding, science, and nature exploration. With a 7:1 camper-to-counselor ratio, every child receives personalized guidance.
What Campers Will Do:
Campers rotate through exciting STEM stations. One session might focus on engineering—building pulley systems, bridges, or mini-machines and trying out block coding. Another session dives into science—conducting fun chemistry experiments, biology investigations, and exploring the outdoors to see how the world works.
Learning Outcomes:
- Hands-on engineering and building skills
- Introduction to block-based coding
- Scientific inquiry and nature exploration
- Creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving
Afternoon Session (1-4)
The discovery continues with deeper dives into engineering challenges and fun chemistry experiments. (Afternoon curriculum mirrors morning themes with new projects and different challenges).
Showcase/Takeaways:
From mega-structures to nature discoveries, every session is a new adventure where campers leave with their own creations and a sparked curiosity for STEM.
See Junior Inventors in Action
Device Policy for Coding
Shareable devices are provided for students in this age group during our coding lessons. However, students are strongly encouraged to bring their own tablet or computer if possible to continue projects at home.
Engineering, Outdoor Play, Tech & Science Basics.
The complete experience! Includes supervised lunch (12-1) and afternoon sessions.
Advanced Tech Challenges, Maker Engineering, Games & Science Wrap-up.
A Balanced Day of Discovery
Example Daily Schedule
Campers rotate through new exciting topics every day!
Hands-On Engineering & Design
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Building bridges, catapults, or simple machines. No screens, just creativity!
Snack & Outdoor Exploration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Fresh air break! Nature walks, scavenger hunts, or playground time.
Junior Coder & Tech Lab
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Intro to logic using fun, visual block coding or robotics.
Science Lab
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Chemistry reactions, biology discovery, and hands-on experiments.
Lunch & Social Recess
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Supervised lunch and free play to recharge. (Full Day Campers)
Creative Tech Challenges
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
New coding puzzles or digital art projects (different from morning!).
Maker Space Engineering
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Advanced building challenges using new materials.
Team Games & Movement
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Structured team games to build cooperation and social skills.
Science Discovery & Wrap Up
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Final observations and documenting our daily discoveries.
Grades 3-5 Curriculum
🤖 Drones & AI-Infused Games and Apps (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: An exciting introduction to flight and future tech! Elementary campers will discover the magic of flying drones and how simple artificial intelligence (AI) can make games more fun.
Mornings are for taking flight! Students learn safety and basic piloting skills, flying drones through fun obstacles. Then, they switch to computers to use block coding to make their own simple games. They will learn how to "teach" a computer to recognize shapes or commands, blending active play with creative screen time.
- Drone safety and basic piloting skills
- Introduction to coding logic using visual blocks
- Creative game design concepts
- Teamwork and friendly cooperation
Campers leave with a digital game they helped create and new skills in piloting drones safely.
⛏️ Minecraft Builders & Coders Camp (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Calling all Minecraft fans! This camp uses the game kids love to teach creativity, teamwork, and the basics of how computer logic works, combined with hands-on crafting fun.
Students dive into shared Minecraft worlds to complete group building challenges. They’ll use simple, visual tools to customize their game—like changing how blocks look or giving items special powers. Off-screen, campers get hands-on with Minecraft-themed crafts and building projects, bridging the gap between the digital world and real-life making.
- Collaborative building and teamwork
- Introduction to modding logic and design
- Problem-solving in a 3D environment
- Hands-on crafting and creativity
Campers show off their digital creations and take home their own physical Minecraft-themed craft.
🧠 Roblox & VR Creators Camp (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Jump into game design! Younger campers will learn how to build their own fun obstacle courses (Obbys) in Roblox and take their first steps into the exciting world of Virtual Reality.
Using beginner-friendly tools, students will drag, drop, and design their very own Roblox levels. They'll learn what makes a game fun to play and how to share it with friends. Then, they'll get to put on VR headsets to experience amazing 3D worlds. Students will also learn how to design and code their own VR worlds using friendly block coding, sparking their imagination for what technology can do.
- Basics of 3D game design and level layout
- Introduction to Virtual Reality concepts
- Creative storytelling through games
- Digital citizenship and safe online play
Campers create a playable Roblox Obby to share with friends and family.
💡 Future Founders: Entrepreneurship & Stock Trading Camp (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Start your own mini-business! This fun, creative camp introduces kids to inventing products, understanding money, and exploring the excitement of the stock market through games.
Students will dream up a product—like a new toy or custom t-shirt—and draw their own logos. They’ll dive into a kid-friendly live trading simulation to learn about stocks and how companies grow. To cap it all off, they will practice "selling" their ideas by pitching to a panel in a fun "Shark Tank" style challenge!
- Creative brainstorming and product design
- Introduction to stock market concepts
- Confidence in public speaking and pitching
- Basic money math (spending vs. earning)
Campers deliver a "Shark Tank" pitch for their business and share their trading simulation results.
🕹️ Coder Academy: Build AI Apps & Bots (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Become a junior tech wizard! This camp makes coding fun and accessible, teaching kids how to create simple apps and "chatty" bots using friendly visual tools.
Students will use drag-and-drop coding platforms to build their first apps—like a digital drawing pad or a soundboard. They’ll also create a friendly "chatbot" character that can answer questions or tell jokes, learning the very basics of how AI can understand words. It’s all about creativity and seeing the magic of code in action.
- Understanding simple commands and sequences
- Introduction to app design and layout
- Creative storytelling with interactive bots
- Building confidence with technology
Campers share their fun apps and bots with the class, showing off their new coding superpowers.
🗣️ The Great Debate & Escape Adventure (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Speak up and solve puzzles! This camp helps kids find their confident voice through fun speech games, then challenges them to work together to crack codes and solve mysteries.
We turn public speaking into a game! Kids will practice speaking clearly and confidently through fun activities like "sell this random object" or "two truths and a lie." Then, they'll team up to solve escape-room style puzzles, finding clues and unlocking secrets. It’s the perfect mix of brain-teasers and building brave voices.
- Speaking clearly and confidently
- Listening and working as a team
- Logic and puzzle-solving skills
- Leadership through cooperation
Campers participate in a fun team puzzle challenge and a "soapbox" speech showcase.
🕹️ Code Academy: AI-Infused Game Dev & Mobile Apps (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Level up! An engaging camp for kids who want to move from playing games to making them.
Using fun, visual tools, campers will build their own arcade-style games where they control the heroes and the bad guys. They'll learn that coding is just a set of instructions. They will also experiment with simple AI tools to see how computers can recognize pictures and sounds to make their games smarter.
- Visual programming basics
- Game design logic (rules and goals)
- Creative expression
- Problem solving and testing
Campers share their playable games with friends and family.
🎮 Roblox Game Design Studio & 3D Printing - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: From screen to real life! Kids will design their own Roblox levels and then see the magic of 3D printing as they create real plastic toys or charms.
Students will use easy tools to build their dream Roblox playground—adding ramps, trees, and obstacles. Then, they'll switch gears to 3D design, using kid-friendly software to create simple objects like a keychain or a game token. They'll watch as the 3D printer melts plastic to build their design layer by layer!
- 3D space navigation in Roblox
- Basics of 3D modeling for printing
- Creativity and design thinking
- Understanding how 3D printers work
Campers leave with their own 3D printed souvenir and a custom Roblox level.
📱 Coder Academy: Build AI Apps & Bots (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Code, create, and play! Elementary students will discover the fun of building apps and seeing how computers can be smart helpers.
Using colorful, block-based coding, kids will create their own simple apps that they can actually use—like a digital sketchbook or a game. They'll also get to "train" a friendly computer bot to recognize pictures or answer questions, learning the very basics of Artificial Intelligence in a fun, playful way.
- Introduction to coding logic and sequences
- Basic understanding of how apps work
- Simple AI concepts (training and recognition)
- Creative problem solving
Campers demonstrate their working apps and smart bots to the group.
🌎 Mission United Nations: Leaders & Diplomats (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Become a global hero! This camp introduces kids to the world map, different cultures, and how we can work together to solve big problems.
Students will adopt a country and learn fun facts about its culture and geography. They’ll work together in "Global Councils" to solve creative challenges—like how to protect a rainforest or help a city recover from a storm. Through games and role-playing, they’ll practice listening, sharing ideas, and being a good leader.
- Understanding geography and cultures
- Cooperation and teamwork
- Public speaking in a safe group
- Creative problem-solving for big ideas
Campers present a "Global Solutions" poster and share what they learned about their country.
🧠 Roblox & VR Creators Camp (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Create and explore! Younger gamers will get to build their own fun levels in Roblox and experience the wonder of Virtual Reality firsthand.
Kids will learn the basics of building in Roblox Studio, creating simple obstacle courses and worlds they can play with friends. They'll also rotate through VR stations, trying out educational and fun VR experiences that let them paint in 3D or visit outer space. Using block coding, they will also design and code their own VR worlds using friendly block coding, sparking their imagination for what technology can do.
- Basic computer skills and game navigation
- Creative design in a 3D space
- Safe online gaming habits
- Introduction to immersive technology (VR)
Campers share their custom Roblox level and their favorite VR moments.
🕵️ Detectives & Lawyers: Mysteries and Mock Trial (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Whodunit? Join our detective squad to solve fun mysteries and act out exciting roles in a "fairytale" courtroom.
Campers will hunt for clues, dust for "fingerprints," and solve puzzles to crack the case of the missing cookie or the stolen toy. Then, they'll put on costumes and act out a fun mock trial (like The Big Bad Wolf vs. The Three Pigs), playing the parts of judges, witnesses, and lawyers in a fun, low-pressure setting.
- Observation and deductive reasoning
- Public speaking through role-play
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Understanding fairness and evidence
Campers perform their mock trial skit for the group, showing off their detective work.
🕹️ Code Academy: AI-Infused Game Dev & Mobile Apps (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Level up! An engaging camp for kids who want to move from playing games to making them. Elementary campers will discover how simple artificial intelligence (AI) can make games more fun.
Using fun, visual tools, campers will build their own arcade-style games where they control the heroes and the bad guys. They'll learn that coding is just a set of instructions. They will also experiment with simple AI tools to see how computers can recognize pictures and sounds to make their games smarter.
- Visual programming basics
- Game design logic (rules and goals)
- Introduction to AI concepts
- Problem solving and testing
Campers share their playable games with friends and family.
⚙️ VR & Robotics & Drones (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: The ultimate tech combo! Campers explore the physical world of robotics and the digital world of Virtual Reality in this hands-on session.
Campers will become junior engineers, using kits to build bridges, towers, and simple robots. They'll learn how gears and motors work by building them. They will also get to pilot mini-drones, learning to take off, hover, and land safely in a fun environment.
- Introduction to engineering and robotics
- Safe drone piloting skills
- Exploring Virtual Reality environments
- Curiosity and hands-on building
Campers show off their engineering builds and drone piloting progress.
👓 Design & Code Minecraft Mods + VR Oculus (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Make Minecraft your own! Kids will learn simple ways to change the game they love and then experience virtual reality fun.
Using kid-friendly modding tools, campers will change how their Minecraft world looks—making purple trees or super-fast pigs! They'll learn that "coding" just means changing the rules of the game. They'll also get time to explore amazing VR worlds, seeing what it's like to be inside a video game. Plus, they will use block coding to design and code their own VR environments.
- Introduction to game modification concepts
- Creative thinking and customization
- Navigating virtual reality
- Computer literacy basics
Campers show off their funny or cool Minecraft changes and share their VR experiences.
⌚ TechStyle Creators & 3D Printing (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Art meets science! A creative camp for kids who love to design, draw, and make things that light up.
Students will become fashion designers and inventors. They might decorate a hat or bag and then learn how to add a simple battery and LED light to make it glow! They'll also explore 3D design apps to create simple shapes and charms, blending arts and crafts with cool technology.
- Basic circuits (batteries and lights)
- Artistic design and decoration
- Introduction to 3D shapes
- Fine motor skills and crafting
Campers take home their light-up creation or accessory.
⚙️ Ultimate Engineering & Robotics & Drones (Grades 3–5) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Build, fly, and explore! A hands-on camp for kids who love to see how things work and make them move.
Campers will become junior engineers, using kits to build bridges, towers, and simple robots. They'll learn how gears and motors work by building them. They will also get to pilot mini-drones, learning to take off, hover, and land safely in a fun environment.
- Introduction to engineering structures
- Basic robotics and mechanics
- Safe drone piloting skills
- Curiosity and hands-on building
Campers show off their engineering builds and drone piloting progress.
🏆 The Great Debate & Escape Adventure (Grades 3–5) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Speak up and work together! A fun confidence-building camp that mixes speech games with exciting team puzzles.
Through funny games and "mini-debates" (like "Is pizza better than tacos?"), kids will practice speaking loud and proud. Then, they'll team up to solve riddles and find clues in escape-room style challenges, learning that listening is just as important as talking.
- Confidence in public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking and riddles
- Respectful listening skills
Campers participate in a fun group puzzle race and a "confidence circle" presentation.
Grades 3-5 Master Schedule
| Week | Morning (9am - 12pm) | Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) |
|---|---|---|
| June 8-12 | Drones & AI Games | Minecraft Builders |
| June 15-19 | Roblox & VR Creators | Future Founders |
| June 22-26 | Coder Academy: Apps & Bots | The Great Debate & Escape |
| Jun 29 - Jul 3 | Code Academy: Game Dev | Roblox Design & 3D Print |
| July 6-10 | Coder Academy: AI Apps | Mission UN: Leaders |
| July 13-17 | Roblox & VR Creators | Detectives & Mock Trial |
| July 20-24 | Code Academy: Game Dev | VR & Robotics & Drones |
| July 27-31 | Minecraft Mods & VR | TechStyle Creators |
| Aug 10-14 | Ultimate Engineering | The Great Debate & Escape |
Grades 6-9 Curriculum
🤖 Drones & AI-Infused Games and Apps (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Step into the world of drones, coding, and artificial intelligence in this hands-on camp designed for middle school innovators. Campers will explore real-world drone flight mechanics while applying AI concepts to create interactive games and apps, blending creative design with technology in motion.
Each morning, students fly drones to learn principles of aerodynamics, sensor systems, and flight control. They’ll then switch to programming activities, using block coding and beginner Python to develop AI-powered games and apps. Campers will experiment with machine vision, logic sequences, and interactive game mechanics, connecting these skills directly to real-world technology. Throughout the week, they’ll combine flight, design, and coding in hands-on challenges that build both technical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Understanding drone mechanics and AI fundamentals
- Coding logic, sequencing, and beginner Python skills
- Creativity and problem-solving through game and app design
- Collaboration and teamwork in a tech-focused environment
Campers leave with their own functional AI-infused game or app, a deeper understanding of drone flight mechanics, and the confidence to explore technology creatively.
⛏️ Minecraft Builders & Coders Camp (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: For creative Minecraft fans, this camp merges digital and hands-on design. Campers code custom mods, mobs, tools, and blocks while collaborating in shared Minecraft worlds, then bring their creations to life with real-world builds.
Students use visual coding platforms to design mods, unique items, and interactive gameplay elements. They’ll test their creations in Minecraft, learning how logic, design, and coding interact to create compelling digital worlds. Campers also work on physical Minecraft-style projects, crafting personalized blocks to keep, connecting the virtual and tangible sides of design.
- Visual coding for game design and mod creation
- Understanding logic, design, and interactivity in digital worlds
- Collaboration and project management skills
- Hands-on creativity through physical building
Campers present their Minecraft mods and take home their own custom-built blocks, leaving with tangible and digital accomplishments.
🧠 Roblox & VR (with Python) Creators Camp (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Bring games to life in Roblox & VR Creators Camp! Middle school campers learn how to design, code, and explore immersive digital worlds, developing the skills of professional game developers while having fun in creative, hands-on sessions.
Campers experiment with Roblox game creation across multiple genres, including tycoon, fighting, story, simulator, and obby-style games. They’ll learn coding principles, game mechanics, and level design to create interactive worlds that challenge and entertain. Students also dive into virtual reality. They will design and code their own VR worlds using block coding and Python, exploring 3D environments using Oculus headsets. This allows them to test spatial design, interactivity, and immersive storytelling. Collaboration and peer feedback help campers refine their creations while building teamwork and communication skills.
- Coding and game design principles
- Creative thinking for interactive experiences
- Collaboration, feedback, and project iteration
- Understanding of VR world-building
Campers leave with their own Roblox games and VR environments, ready to share and explore their creations with friends and family.
💡 Future Founders: Entrepreneurship & Stock Trading Camp (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Step into the world of business, innovation, and investing! This camp blends creativity, strategy, and financial literacy in hands-on, game-based projects.
Students design their own businesses, creating products, logos, and marketing strategies. They pitch ideas to a “shark tank” panel of investors and refine their projects based on feedback. Campers also explore the stock market in a live trading simulation, learning to analyze companies, make buy/sell decisions, and diversify portfolios. Real-world applications help campers see how entrepreneurship and investing connect.
- Business creation, branding, and marketing
- Public speaking and pitching skills
- Financial literacy and stock market fundamentals
- Creativity, strategy, and problem-solving
Campers present business pitches and portfolios, gaining confidence in entrepreneurship and investing skills they can apply beyond camp.
🚁 Drone & Robotics Innovators Camp (New) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Combine robotics, electronics, and engineering in this hands-on camp where students build and code robots while exploring the mechanics of drones.
Campers design and construct robots using Arduino circuits and LEGO robotics kits, building machines with wheels, hands, cranes, and other functional mechanisms. They’ll code robots to solve challenges like mazes, line-following courses, or interactive tasks. Drone sessions teach flight principles, navigation, and obstacle-course challenges, connecting robotics skills to real-world flight and control. Small-group collaboration encourages problem-solving and creative innovation.
- Robotics design and coding
- Understanding circuits, sensors, and motors
- Drone piloting and flight mechanics
- Teamwork and engineering problem-solving
Students demonstrate robot missions, programmed challenges, and flight skills, leaving with hands-on experience in building, coding, and controlling machines.
🗣️ The Great Debate & Escape Adventure (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Sharpen minds and voices in this camp that combines debate skills with thrilling escape room challenges, fostering leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
Students learn debate fundamentals: crafting strong arguments, analyzing opposing views, and presenting persuasive speeches. They alternate debate practice with escape room missions, applying logic, strategy, and teamwork under time pressure. Collaborative activities encourage quick thinking, negotiation, and decision-making, giving campers experience in both public speaking and practical problem-solving scenarios.
- Public speaking and persuasive communication
- Debate strategy and critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
- Leadership and confidence under pressure
Campers deliver final debates and navigate complex escape challenges, demonstrating strong presentation, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
🕹️ Code Academy: AI-Infused Game Dev & Mobile Apps (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Campers dive into coding, AI, and mobile app creation, learning to develop games and apps like modern software developers.
Students design and program video games, experimenting with physics, scoring systems, and interactive characters. They’ll also create AI-powered mobile apps with smart features like image recognition, voice commands, and adaptive responses. Hands-on coding projects combine creativity and technology, emphasizing design iteration, problem-solving, and logical thinking. Small-group collaboration encourages peer feedback and project refinement.
- Game and app coding fundamentals
- AI concepts and integration into apps
- Creativity, problem-solving, and iterative design
- Collaboration and coding logic
Campers leave with fully playable games and functional AI-infused apps to share and showcase.
🐍 Game Dev Python & 3D Printing - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Master Python fundamentals by building your own games! In this hands-on camp, students learn core coding concepts—variables, loops, and logic—by creating fully working games from scratch.
Students will dive into Python programming, building playable games from the ground up. They'll learn syntax and logic to make characters move, keep score, and handle game physics. By the end of the week, every camper will have fully working games to share. In the second half of the session, they'll switch gears to 3D design, creating physical objects to print and take home.
- Python programming fundamentals
- Game logic and development
- 3D modeling for printing
- Troubleshooting and debugging code
Campers leave with their own fully functional Python games and a custom 3D printed model.
💻 Javascript & 3D Builders - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Web development meets 3D creation! In this camp, campers design functional websites while exploring 3D modeling and printing.
Students learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript to create live websites, integrating media, interactive features, and layouts. Hands-on lessons teach web logic, functionality, and design principles. In parallel, campers create 3D models using digital design software and prepare them for printing, learning design optimization, printer operation, and real-world prototyping.
- Web design and coding fundamentals
- 3D design and printing expertise
- Creativity and problem-solving
- Technical workflow and iterative testing
Campers showcase live websites and printed 3D models, demonstrating applied coding and design skills.
🌎 Mission United Nations: Leaders & Diplomats (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Step into the shoes of global leaders and changemakers in Mission United Nations: Leaders & Diplomats! This immersive simulation invites middle school students to navigate the fast-paced world of international diplomacy and crisis response. Whether it’s solving a global health emergency, tackling a climate disaster, or negotiating peace between nations, campers will learn to lead, persuade, and collaborate on the world stage.
Each day, students represent different countries in mock United Nations councils. They’ll research national interests, craft policy proposals, and deliver persuasive speeches. High-energy crisis simulations (like global health emergencies or fictional events) require quick thinking, negotiation, and collective action. Daily escape room–style challenges and strategy games sharpen teamwork and logic.
- Develop leadership and public speaking confidence.
- Strengthen critical thinking and collaboration through diplomacy and debate.
- Learn to craft persuasive speeches and negotiate effectively.
- Explore global issues from multiple perspectives.
At week’s end, students participate in a culminating UN summit to present resolutions and showcase their diplomatic skills.
🧠 Roblox & VR (with Python) Creators Camp (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Bring games to life in Roblox & VR Creators Camp! Middle school campers learn how to design, code, and explore immersive digital worlds, developing the skills of professional game developers while having fun in creative, hands-on sessions.
Campers experiment with Roblox game creation across multiple genres, including tycoon, fighting, story, simulator, and obby-style games. They’ll learn coding principles, game mechanics, and level design to create interactive worlds that challenge and entertain. Students also dive into virtual reality. They will design and code their own VR worlds using block coding and Python, exploring 3D environments using Oculus headsets. This allows them to test spatial design, interactivity, and immersive storytelling. Collaboration and peer feedback help campers refine their creations while building teamwork and communication skills.
- Coding and game design principles
- Creative thinking for interactive experiences
- Collaboration, feedback, and project iteration
- Understanding of VR world-building
Campers leave with their own Roblox games and VR environments, ready to share and explore their creations with friends and family.
⌚ TechStyle Creators & 3D Printing (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Blend fashion, design, and technology in TechStyle Creators! Campers explore wearable tech and 3D design to make fashion that responds to movement, light, and sound.
Students design T-shirts, hats, mugs, and accessories, then integrate Arduino-powered LEDs and sensors for interactive creations. They also learn 3D modeling and printing, translating digital designs into tangible objects. Through hands-on projects, campers explore coding, electronics, and design principles, developing innovative solutions that combine art and technology.
- Fashion design and creative coding
- Arduino programming and wearable tech integration
- 3D modeling and printing skills
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
Campers leave with custom wearable tech and 3D-printed creations, highlighting their design and coding accomplishments.
📱 Coder Academy: Build AI Apps & Bots (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Code, create, and play! Students will discover the fun of building apps and seeing how computers can be smart helpers.
Using block-based coding and Python, kids will create their own apps that they can actually use—like a digital sketchbook or a game. They'll also get to "train" a machine learning model to recognize pictures or answer questions and incorporate that into a game, learning the very basics of Artificial Intelligence. They'll also build robots! Using Lego Mindstorm robots they will build and code logic to complete physical challenges.
- Introduction to coding logic and sequences
- Basic understanding of how apps work
- Simple AI concepts (training and recognition)
- Creative problem solving with robotics
Campers demonstrate their working apps and smart bots to the group.
⚙️ VR(Python) & Robotics & Drones (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Advanced engineering meets immersive tech! Campers tackle robotics, machines, and drones while exploring VR creation with Python.
Students design and program robots to complete specific tasks, exploring motors and sensors. In the virtual world, they will use Python scripting to manipulate VR environments. Drone sessions focus on flight principles, navigation, and obstacle-course challenges.
- Robotics and mechanical engineering
- Drone piloting and flight design
- Python scripting for VR
- Applied physics and engineering principles
Campers demonstrate robotic missions, drone challenges, and VR scripts.
👓 Design & Code Minecraft Mods + VR Oculus (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Campers become creators in Minecraft and virtual reality, coding mods and designing immersive 3D worlds.
Students program custom mods, mobs, tools, and blocks, exploring logic, design, and gameplay mechanics. They’ll test ideas inside Minecraft while designing unique game elements. VR sessions allow campers to create and navigate detailed 3D environments with Oculus headsets, blending coding, creativity, and immersive technology. Students will learn to design and code their own VR worlds using both block coding and Python.
- Minecraft modding and coding
- VR design and navigation
- Creative problem-solving and logic
- Collaboration and iterative design
Campers present their mods, custom mobs, and VR worlds, demonstrating programming skills and immersive creativity.
⌚ TechStyle Creators & 3D Printing (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Blend fashion, design, and technology in TechStyle Creators! Campers explore wearable tech and 3D design to make fashion that responds to movement, light, and sound.
Students design T-shirts, hats, mugs, and accessories, then integrate Arduino-powered LEDs and sensors for interactive creations. They also learn 3D modeling and printing, translating digital designs into tangible objects. Through hands-on projects, campers explore coding, electronics, and design principles, developing innovative solutions that combine art and technology.
- Fashion design and creative coding
- Arduino programming and wearable tech integration
- 3D modeling and printing skills
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
Campers leave with custom wearable tech and 3D-printed creations, highlighting their design and coding accomplishments.
⚙️ Ultimate Engineering & Robotics & Drones (Grades 6–9) - Morning (9-12)
Overview: Engineers and inventors in the making! Campers tackle robotics, machines, and drones through hands-on, problem-solving challenges.
Students design and program robots to complete specific tasks, exploring motors, sensors, and mechanical systems. Drone sessions focus on flight principles, navigation, and obstacle-course challenges. Projects encourage creativity, teamwork, and engineering thinking while connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. Friendly competitions and iterative testing make learning dynamic and fun.
- Robotics and mechanical engineering
- Drone piloting and flight design
- Problem-solving, iteration, and teamwork
- Applied physics and engineering principles
Campers demonstrate robotic missions, drone challenges, and mechanical inventions, leaving with practical engineering experience and creative accomplishments.
🏆 The Great Debate & Escape Adventure (Grades 6–9) - Afternoon (1-4)
Overview: Combine debate, leadership, and teamwork in this action-packed camp designed to. sharpen communication and critical thinking skills.
Students learn debate fundamentals, including argument development, counterpoints, and public speaking. They alternate these sessions with immersive escape room challenges that encourage problem-solving, logic, and teamwork under time pressure. Daily activities reinforce leadership, collaboration, and persuasive communication while giving campers real-world skills they can apply both in and out of the classroom.
- Debate and persuasive communication skills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Critical thinking and problem-Bsolving
- Confidence in public speaking and teamwork
Campers present final debates and navigate escape challenges, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Grades 6-9 Master Schedule
| Week | Morning (9am - 12pm) | Afternoon (1pm - 4pm) |
|---|---|---|
| June 8-12 | Drones & AI Games | Minecraft Builders |
| June 15-19 | Roblox & VR Python | Future Founders |
| June 22-26 | Drone & Robotics | Great Debate & Escape |
| Jun 29 - Jul 3 | Code Academy: AI Apps | Python Games & 3D |
| July 6-10 | Javascript & 3D | Mission UN |
| July 13-17 | Roblox & VR Python | TechStyle Creators |
| July 20-24 | Code Academy: AI | VR(Python) & Robotics |
| July 27-31 | Minecraft Mods & VR | TechStyle Creators |
| Aug 10-14 | Ultimate Engineering | Great Debate & Escape |
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Camp Requirements & Details
Students are required to bring their laptops for ALL camps. We recommend Windows or Mac computers.
Need a device? Limited Laptop Rentals are offered for $20/week/per camp. Please select this option on the registration form.
The following camps work with any internet-enabled device (including tablets):
Public Speaking, Stock Trading, Escape Room.
Students must bring nut-free snacks and sealable water bottles (all campers) and nut free lunch (full day campers) to camp every day.