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Minecraft Camp (grades 4-6)
with Matt Jackson
Ages: 9 - 12
Join us for a thrilling week at the Minecraft 3D Design and Fabrication Camp, where creativity meets technology! This one-of-a-kind camp will introduce campers to the exciting world of 3D design through Minecraft. Campers will learn to build real-world structures in Minecraft, develop spatial awareness, and explore the basics of 3D modeling and printing. By the end of the camp, each participant will have created a physical model of their Minecraft build!
Grades 4-6
June 22 - 25, Mon - Thurs, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Will run
LEGO Robotics 101
with Diane Fefferman
Ages: 8 - 13
Students will build LEGO® creations from WeDo® Education, turning them into a robot, programmed to do exactly what they tell it to do. Robotics 101 uses drag and drop icon-based programming and offers an introduction into the fun of building with LEGO® Bricks. Additionally, the students will face the challenge of computer programming some pretty awesome robots that will equip them to succeed in a technology-based marketplace. They will also have fun playing camp style games and a few LEGO® building challenges. Get your student ready for a fun, action-packed week that combines real-life skills with real-kid fun! Each student will also take home a LEGO® mini figure. LEGO® is a registered trademark of the LEGO® Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse these programs.
Grades 1-6
June 22-25, Mon-Thurs, 1:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $120
Bertie Ham's Chefs of Tomorrow
with Jeff Fairbanks
Ages: 9 - 13
Each day is a new culinary adventure as campers learn the basics of cooking safely. Campers will learn how to cook lunch for themselves and maybe even surprise others with their cooking skills! Campers will be taking home samples of their creations. Bertie Ham was well known for her love and passion for education, cooking and children. Bertie Ham’s Chefs of Tomorrow is being sponsored in Bertie’s memory, by her family and friends. Each camper will receive some of Bertie’s famous recipes.
Grades 4-6
July 27-30, Mon-Thurs, 9:00am-12:00pm
COMED 6331-01
Location: Student Center, Room 103
Camp Instructor: Chef Jeff Fairbanks
Cost: $75
Nature Camp
with Breanna Whitley
Ages: 10 - 13
Explore the great outdoors at Nature Camp! Learn from US Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers about wilderness first aid, how to build a campfire, what to do during wild animal encounters, and more! Parts of this camp will be conducted outside, so students should prepare accordingly – make sure to bring water bottles, sunscreen, and a passion for all things nature!
Grades 5-6
July 27th - 30th
Will run