Power Up! Coding, Minecraft, Gaming, & LEGO®
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- Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - 6/23 – 6/27
- Sessions: 5
- Location: Miller-Driscoll - LLC/OLC & Makerspace Rm
- Instructors: Tim Ley
James Darling - Grades: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
- Fees: $425
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Description
“Power Up!” A Tech, Nintendo & Minecraft camp returns this year for 3 unforgettable weeks!
Join “Camp Power Up!” - the most exciting summer camp for tech-loving kids. At “Camp Power Up!”, learn to code like a pro, play Minecraft like a master builder, fly drones like a pilot, and design and 3D print your own creations! Campers will play favorite Nintendo games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and Nintendo Switch/Wii Sports with new friends! Campers will also build and create off screen with Legos, Perler Beads, Keva Planks, Crazy Forts and other STEM kits. Guided by experienced educators Mr. Ley and Mr. Darling, campers will develop teamwork, communication, and leadership skills through engaging STEM challenges and group activities.
Each week at 'Camp Power Up!' offers Minecraft, Nintendo, drones, and an exciting STEM theme to explore. Every category features different challenges, ensuring new adventures and skills to discover each week! Campers will learn to code and control robots like Drones, Cubelets, Dash & Dots, and Ozobots, gaining hands-on experience in robotics. They will also create their own games using Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode, as well as learn how to code custom Minecraft mods to share with their new friends. To top it all off, campers will collaborate with new friends to tackle exciting Minecraft building challenges and compete in thrilling Nintendo team competitions. It's a week of innovation, creativity, and fun that sets the stage for a summer filled with learning and adventure!
All the Tech is provided! Drones, Nintendo Switches, Nintendo Wiis, Minecraft accounts, Programmable Robots (Weeks 1 & 3), 3D Printers (week 2), iPads and Chromebooks, and Pokemon Cards (Week 3).
Check out other sessions on the WCE website!
- Session 2 “3D Printing, Drones & Gaming” (July 28-August 1)
- Session 3 "Coding, Gaming, LEGO® & Pokemon Cards!” (August 4-8)
Please bring a nut free lunch, snacks, beverages & water bottle each day.
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Fees
- Class Fee $425