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Summer Tech Classes 2025
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In summer of 2025 we are doing things differently than our normal Level 1, 2 & 3 robotics & programming camp schedule.
This year we are providing options for other STEM related learning in bite size mini courses. Each of these courses are designed to broaden your exposure in each of their respective areas and give you strong foundational skills to build upon.
If you are a high school student and have not had these types of classes, we strongly recommend that you take most of these prior to graduation. They are invaluable for college and if you are not going to college, these classes will provide important skills that will set you apart from other job applicants.
Intro to 2D Computer Animation (online)
In this hands-on interactive class, students will learn the fundamentals of digital hand-drawn animation including 5 key principles:
- Timing
- Squash/Stretch
- Follow through
- Slow In/Slow Out
- Arc
Students will animate a simple digital character.
Requirements:
- Grades: 5 – 12
- Mobile device (for doing the animation on)
- Free animation software (we will send link)
- A second device to watch the instructor on
- Student participation (a parent can be nearby)
Instructor: Stacia Black, Senior 2D Animation student from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Wednesday, June 25
- 7:00 – 8:30PM EST
- $45
Intro to Game Programming Level 1 (online)
Using Scratch, students will learn the fundaments of game programming while coding a simple game using sprites, movement, backgrounds, character animation, logic, events & more.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
- Grades 5 – 12
- The fee is for 1 student
- If you are unable to attend the live session you will have access to the recorded session
- The course will be recorded and can be replayed for up to 6 months
Computer Setup
- Course can be watched on almost any device via Zoom
- Mac or Windows device required for doing the website development
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Tuesday June 24
- 9:00 – 11:00 AM EST
- $59
Intro to Game Programming Level 2 (online)
Take your game creation skills to the next level using variables for scoring, broadcast block for interaction and creating multi-level games. Following this course, students will have the ability to create your own interactive game using Scratch.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
- Grades 5 – 12
- The fee is for 1 student
- If you are unable to attend the live session you will have access to the recorded session
- The course will be recorded and can be replayed for up to 6 months
Computer Setup
- Course can be watched on almost any device via Zoom
- Mac or Windows device required for doing the website development
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Thursday June 26
- 9:00 – 11:55 AM EST
- $89
Intro to Computing (online)
Topics include: Memory vs Storage, File System Structure, File Search Tips & Tricks, Key hardware Components, OS Differences, Copying / Moving Files, File Extensions, Web Apps vs Local Apps (Pros & Cons), Intro to using AI tools.
We have observed a big deficit in many students’ understanding of core computing concepts that make working with any computer system easier. This class is geared toward middle & high school students but any age can attend, as students gain exposure to these topics at a very wide variety of ages.
- No Prerequisites
- Any Grade/Age – Parents are welcome to attend
- The fee is for up to 3 people in 1 family
- This will be a mixture of hands on and lecture style
- The class will be recorded and can be replayed for up to 6 months.
- If you are unable to attend the live session you will have access to the recorded session.
- Student participation is required (questions will be asked and discussed in class)
- Mac or Windows Computers Preferred
- The course can be watched on almost any device via zoom
- Course will cover Windows & Mac file structures not Chromebooks or other OS
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Tuesday June 29
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
- $45
In this hands on class student will build a basic business website using WordPress (free version). The fictitious business will sell waffles with various toppings. Topics covered include: layout templates/tools, hierarchy, page components, intro to form design, incorporating images & video, plugins, and a brief intro to AI web tools, etc.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
- Grades 6 – 12 / Parents are welcome to enroll as well
- The fee is for 1 student
- If you are unable to attend the live session you will have access to the recorded session
- The course will be recorded and can be replayed for up to 6 months
Computer Setup
- Course can be watched on almost any device via Zoom
- Mac or Windows device required for doing the website development
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Tuesday July 30
- 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST
- $45
Using Google Sheets (free), students will set up spreadsheets to analyze their personal fictional business. Students will learn formatting, sorting, filtering, common functions, conditional formatting, cell ranges & references, & frames,
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills
- Grades 6 – 12 / Parents are welcome to enroll as well
- The fee is for up to 2 family members
- If you are unable to attend the live session you will have access to the recorded session
- The course will be recorded and can be replayed for up to 6 months
- Combination of hands-on and presentation style
Computer Setup
- Course can be watched on almost any device via Zoom
- Mac or Windows device required for doing the spreadsheet work
Online: Instructor-Led (Live Via Zoom)
- Tuesday August 12
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM EST
- $45