Battle Bots
Come and learn to design computer controlled fully-functional battle ready models. You will learn how to use basic assembly tools as well as how to identify available robotic components. Thanks to LEGO©’s intelligent NXT brick, sensor capabilities, interactive servo motors, wireless Bluetooth® technology and powerful graphical programming software, the MINDSTORMS™ models are easier to use and have more possibilities than ever before! After the robot is constructed, you will test, troubleshoot, and compete in the Battle Bot Bonanza.
2-4th Grade June 29-July 2, 1pm-4pm Tuition: $115 SEC
2-4th Grade July 20-24, 1pm-4pm Tuition: $130 OC
Materials Fee: $10

Digital Photography w/ Photoshop
You will need to bring a digital camera.
Take and alter your digital photographs in ways you only thought others could achieve! In this comprehensive photography class, you will learn important concepts like composition, lighting, and movement. You will also learn cropping, color correction, and other photo altering effects within Photoshop. Due to the nature of this class, you will spend time both inside a computer lab and outside taking pictures of objects, people, and landscapes. It is important that you have a basic knowledge of your digital camera and bring your manual to class throughout the week.
5-7th Grade July 6-10, 1pm-4pm Tuition: $110 SEC
5-7th Grade July 13-17, 9am-12pm Tuition: $110 OC
Materials Fee: $10

Robotics
Why settle for games and applications written by others? Write your own computer games or applications to do precisely what you want! In this camp, students who are already users of technology take the next leap by assembling a simple robot and then writing their own computer programs to control it. Learn to program your robot in order to control light, touch, rotational sensors and motors. On the last day of class students will put their robots to the test in the Robot Olympics. No previous programming experience is necessary.
5-7th Grade July 6-10, 9am-12pm Tuition: $130 SEC
Materials Fee: None

Video Game Design
Learn how to design and modify your own exciting arcade-style video games. You’ll learn how to control characters, objects and outcomes in your game, then increase the difficulty level and add more features. Graphics design and graphics animation topics will also be covered. Learn how to design your own version of Invaders and several others. This course is an online computer course, but is instructor facilitated. Each child will have 6 additional weeks to play and improve their video game at home!
5-7th Grade June 29-July 2, 1pm-4pm Tuition: $135 SEC
5-7th Grade July 13-17, 1pm-4pm Tuition: $150 OC
Materials Fee: None

Web Design in the 21st Century
You will create and design their your own, exciting web pages. In this hands-on course, you will build simple pages with hypertext links, animated graphics, and pictures. Connect your page to Facebook and MySpace. Put up a blog or attach a YouTube video. The course includes instructions on protecting personal information when publishing on the web.
5-7th Grade June 29-July 2, 9am-12pm Tuition: $100 SEC
5-7th Grade July 27-31, 9am-12pm Tuition: $120 OC
Materials Fee: $20