Advanced - Beginner - Intermediate Level Chess
Entering Grades 3-6
This class is geared towards students who already know chess rules/basics. It is preferable to have students who know all of the rules of chess before signing up for this chess session. This class will concentrate on the specific offensive and defensive strategies with a review of fundamental opening, middlegame, and endgame strategies. Each week the students will be introduced to a new tactic and/or strategy such as pins, forks, discovered attacks, and skewers. Students will also learn basic checkmating patterns such as how to checkmate with a king and queen vs. king. We'll learn about notations for reading (and writing) games. We'll do lots of problem-solving work, so be prepared to exercise your brain. Students will be able to play with each other as well as their instructor to practice their skills and learn.
Dino vs Robots
Join us for this dinos and robots only battle to see which one wins out! Start with robots to communicate in code, learn about circuits and electricity then design your own ultimate working robot to take home. Next, we’ll look at the mighty Mesozoic era and the dinosaurs who ruled the earth. Go back in time to inspect real fossils and find out how dinos got their names.
Game Design (Drag N Drop/Visual Coding)
Ages 7-12
Coding can be for kids of all ages! Even beginners who have no prior coding experience before are able to jump in and learn too! Kids learn to code using visual code blocks that represent real programming concepts that scale from easy to advanced. They learn about sequencing, loops, infinite loops, conditionals, events and more. With our Drag and Drop Platform, kids learn to code by creating their own games!
Slime Week
Entering Grades 1-6
It’s slime time as we spend a week with students to create new slime recipes that are only limited to your imagination! Our popular Slime Week teaches students the basics of how to make their own slime, and then shows students some of the most popular and trending slime recipes. Some of the slime is even edible! Our coordinators show students the latest slime tips and tricks and encourage creative thinking and working with friends. Students can customize their own slime by adding colors, scents, and textures. Once the slime is made, students can mold and play with their new creations. Slime Week lets kids get their hands dirty and have fun, but leaves the mess in the classroom and out of the car and home!
Lego Robotics Master
Entering Grades 1-5
Our popular LEGO robotics summer program returns! Participants will have access to thousands of specialized LEGO bricks including motors, sensors, and so much more! Then, using a laptop and kid-friendly LEGO WeDo 2.0 software, teams will create programs to bring their creations to life! Daily challenges will include amusement park rides, vehicles, animals, and much more! Many new projects will be available for returning LEGO Masters! This is a can’t miss one-of-a-kind program for LEGO fans! Note: Participants do not get to take LEGO projects home. *Children enrolled in both the AM & PM sessions can stay for a free supervised lunch*
Chemistry Creations
Entering Grades 1-5
Become a chemist and a creator as you discover hands-on science fun! You will explore the worlds of Chemistry and Science while creating fun things to take home. Learn about matter, chemicals, and reactions; watch demonstrations and create your own experiments; and use the Scientific Method to make some science fun! Take home your chemistry creations daily and wrap up the workshop by making ice cream using science.
Make Your Own Games & Animations
Ages 7-12
Dive into the world of code by coding your own space shooter games, trivia games, music bands, beautiful computer-generated art and math simulations or tell a story! Coding can be for kids of all ages! Even beginners who have no prior coding experience before are able to jump in and learn too! Kids learn to code using visual code blocks that represent real programming concepts that scale from easy to advanced. They learn about sequencing, loops, infinite loops, conditionals, events and more. With our Drag and Drop Platform, kids learn to code by creating their own games!
Wild World Safari
Ages 5-10
Explore the wacky world of nature. Take a look at some of your favorite wild animals and determine if they are predators or prey. Learn to identify track patterns and compare animals in the wild to our domesticated pets. Explore hunting techniques while Creeping with big cats and loping like coyotes. Make 3D models of extreme habitats and learn about our planet’s natural resources. Experiment with lenses and prisms to find a rainbow. Discover Earth’s biggest land animals and dive deep into the oceans on this global adventure. Kids who stay full day will design a topographical model of an African savannah habitat with land features and animals.
Build Epic Worlds Together in Minecraft
Ages 6-12
In our Minecraft World Builder course, you will learn how to run a city, manage money and protect the environment, all within the 3D world of Minecraft! This course is not coding based but a platform for you to learn more about real world economics, city planning, and life management! In Minecraft World Builder, you will be a part of a committee and learn to manage money by building onto your ever growing city with your peers!
Wicked Cool Science
Grades K-5
These kid-approved top STEAM experiments are sure to be a hit with any junior scientist. Grow giant glowing cubes, concoct crazy chemical reactions, make glow sticks glow brighter and delight your friends with science magic. Make an array of colorful slime.
Club Invention: Wonder
Entering Grades K-6
Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! All-new, hands-on challenges will spark their curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM fun with opportunities to imagine, plan, experiment and create. For information and REGISTRATION, visit: https://invent-web.ungerboeck.com/programsearch/moreinfo.aspx?event=40029.
Intro to Python Programming
Ages 10-15
Python is a great way to start your journey in the world of text based coding. It’s a great first language because it’s concise, easy to read and very versatile. Whatever you want to do, you can do it in Python. Our Python course covers everything you need to know to master the language - from declaring variables to creating tuples. If your goal is to develop problem solving skills, learn cool technology or develop projects for college applications, Python is a great place to start!
Video Game Designer
Entering Grades 3-6
Stop playing video games and start creating them! In this introductory class participants will learn how to program and create their very own video games. Using GameMaker software we will learn how to create sprites, objects, levels, backgrounds, sound effects and much more as we create several games that can be shared with family and friends! We'll create a multi-level, customized adventure game complete with zombies, potions, coins, trap doors, and so much more! Participants will need a flash drive in order to save and take their games home with them. *Children enrolled in both the AM & PM sessions may bring their lunch and stay in a supervised area.
