Students team up to customize their own Adventure Maps and shape their own gameplay experience. Students strategically tailor unique biomes that provide players with challenges and rewards, utilize Redstone to create secret passageways, traps, access points, build safe havens with resources that help players move successfully throughout the game, and install mods that allow students to create very distinct qualities within their Minecraft game.

Students will learn scale and size and proper use of microscopes. Students will examine and compare one-celled and multi-cellular organisms. One of the topics will include cell structure, nutrient needs, and growth. Students will learn to appreciate the complexities of familiar things such as newsprint, fibers, or blades of grass. They develop laboratory skills including staining, and DNA extraction. They will also explore the various ways microscopes are used in the fields such as forensic science.

Step into the role of a fashion designer for a week. In this intensive studio, students will master multiple techniques to create custom gear. From the chemistry of color to the precision of hand-detailing, creators will learn to plan and build their own unique style. It is not just a craft; it is a brand.

This is a fascinating class that, with computer games, will introduce the thrill and hardships of creating and maintaining a real city. No more messing with paper, scissors and glue. Through simulation, Students will engage in urban planning by controlling their own roads, public services, transportation and more. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!

Students will have a blast painting with acrylics and watercolor. They will create paintings on canvas and watercolor paper and learn about color theory and different painting techniques. Students will also learn best studio practices, including how to choose and protect supplies. Your young artists will fill your home with unique and beautiful artwork by the end of this week.

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of encryption and ciphers, exploring their historical significance and contemporary role in cybersecurity. This course blends theoretical concepts with engaging activities, guiding learners to decrypt and encrypt basic ciphers while applying computational thinking for effective problem-solving. Join this dynamic exploration, mastering the art of safeguarding information in the digital age.

Students discover key 3D game development concepts including game planning, character movement, collision detection, in-game dialogue and playability. They will learn Object-Oriented programming principles in a Java-enabled environment. The following topics will be introduced: Variables, Data types, Conditions, Loops, Lists (Arrays), Multi-threading, Events, Classes, functions, Alice Methods. This is a perfect preparation for our Java classes.

Welcome to Debate Camp, where students hone the art of verbal combat! Participants will master the skills of crafting persuasive arguments, adeptly defending their positions, and skillfully counter-attacking opponents' points. Through engaging discussions and practice sessions, students will learn effective cross-examination techniques. They will tackle a diverse range of age- and experience-appropriate topics, forming teams and engaging in spirited debates with their fellow campers

Our society lives in the commercial space age. In 2015, it was speculated that, "the first person who will walk on Mars is currently in 3rd grade." Humans are developing systems for space tourism, asteroid mining, reusable rockets, nuclear propulsion, and self-assembling structures for colonizing the moon and other planets. This course will teach students the vocabulary and math behind rocket thrust and orbital trajectory. Students will create and test motion hypotheses using model rockets and they will explore rocket building and space travel using the rocket simulation software.

Learn the basic stitches of knitting and how to read a pattern. Learn a quick project: a scarf or dish towel.

In this class the students will be studying digital photography. They will learn basic skills such as composition, focus, exposure and styles. They will practice with assignments in portrait, landscape and events photography. They will also have a chance to edit their photos using Photoshop or similar image editing software to create a portfolio.

Discover the organization and function of all the living beings on Earth and how they live in their environments. Students will learn about how animals have evolved their unique adaptations, how resources are shared by different populations, biodiversity and its effects on a habitat, and many more topics.

Equipped with the sophisticated LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Design System and sensors, learn to command your bot by discovering the coding fundamentals. Confronted by a series of challenges, your small team will continually re-engineer your mechanical creation and fine-tune its coded instructions, assessing performance and implementing effective design. STEM principles of hands-on mechanics, critical thinking, and collaboration are featured.

This course provides an introduction to the Java programming language with a focus on procedural programming and brief instruction to object-oriented concepts. Students will learn: Data types, Variables, Conditions, Loops, Arrays, String processing.

Explore the wonders of brain science in this captivating camp! Students will learn about the brain's structure, synaptic systems, and cognitive processes while delving into the fundamentals of neuroscience. They'll also uncover fascinating connections to artificial intelligence and its relationship to brain science

Students develop a fundamental understanding of probability and statistics through fun activities and real-word examples. Students will work with both first-hand and second-hand data. They will conduct experiments and surveys. They will also obtain data from newspapers and journals. Using the data, they will generate graphs, charts, and tables to discover patterns, draw conclusions and make predictions.

Let the cooking extravaganza begin! Create delicious food inspired by cuisine from around the world. Culinary campers have an absolute blast learning to cook. They gain the confidence to take their new skills and knowledge home to cook for their families and friends. Here is a taste of what our culinary campers will accomplish during this week: create appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts; learning to use a wide variety of ingredients; cook according to daily themes, learn basic kitchen safety.

In this class, students will explore how Artificial Intelligence works, learn the basics of machine learning, and discover how these technologies shape our world. Through hands-on activities and fun challenges, they'll see how computers "learn" and think in creative ways. Get ready to unlock the future!

Welcome detectives. In this course we are going to look at some of the same techniques that are used by law enforcement to look at the physical evidence collected at a crime scene and taken from suspects. Some of the focuses will be on DNA Analysis, Metal Analysis, Liquid Analysis, Chromatography and Crime Scene Analysis!

Students will embark on an engaging journey into iOS and Android app development. They will learn programming fundamentals, variables, loops, conditional statements, algorithms, and UI design on the Thunkable platform. They will explore the versatility of app development, from crafting games to building social media applications.

Artists will explore various ways to create with clay while learning about other cultures. They will explore projects such as gilded pinch pots, Pueblo pots, Roliquery balls, create their own signet ring, and more. All without the use of a pottery wheel or a kiln.

Learn how to save, spend, and invest wisely! In this fun class, students will explore money management, budgeting, and the basics of investments like stocks and bonds—all through games and real-life examples. Build smart money habits for the future!

This course builds on Java A and continues with a more in-depth coverage of procedural programming. Students will learn nested Conditions, nested Loops, multi-dimensional Arrays. It will also introduce basic sorting, linear and binary search.

Students learn to design and program Roblox games. Students will learn the principles of design in an intuitive and rich development environment. They will learn Roblox studio editor and work with assets and game levels. They will also learn programming concepts such as loops, variables, conditionals, and functions to create game mechanics.

This course helps students build skills to generate, from scratch, quality images of varying subject matter. Lessons on drawing techniques will be given to allow the project content to come more fluidly from the student, as the content becomes a creation of their own design. A more in-depth experience on what it means to truly create without the accompaniment of premade images or in the least use premade images with advanced modification to fit the student's work. Students will develop necessary creativity skills to allow for greater creative vision and planning.

Entrepreneur Boot camp gives students the opportunity to develop and practice their entrepreneurial skills. It will provide young people with an entrepreneurial experience using the activities and business simulation as a platform towards discovering their own personal qualities, characteristics and attitudes as an entrepreneur.

How did the Wright brothers learn about flying machines? They used scientific thinking, conducted experiments and collected data. By observing birds, experimenting with flying toys and creating model airplanes, campers will get it right like the Wright brothers! Learn all about the amazing Wright brothers as you build your own powered plane. Experiment with other flying devices such as those that don't have wings.

Students learn to research, design, develop, and pitch mobile app prototypes without prior coding experience. Students create smart phone apps as an introduction to programming, and also as a gateway to entrepreneurship in the digital economy. Students will learn: Understanding Local and Global Variables, Using Lists, Commands and Expressions, Control Flow, Arranging Components on the Screen, Manipulating Component State: Getters and Setters, Using Conditional Blocks, Events and Event Handlers, Using Multiple Screens in One App, Pseudo Random Number Generator and Random Set Seed, Data and Databases, Blocks with Dropdowns, Working with Images and Sounds.

In this class students will learn the basics of physiology by investigating how the human body functions and the science behind it. Each day will dive into a different organ system and do hands-on projects to explore the cardiovascular system, kidneys, bones, digestive tract and how they all work together.

In this class, students will assume the roles of lords, knights, and craftspeople of medieval history while working together to complete a series of challenges. Students will explore the medieval castle, the physics and construction of machines and engineering gadgets to build their own Battleship machines, in particular, Catapults. They will gain valuable skills in engineering, creativity, and collaboration.

Mosaics have a rich history going back to the third millennium BC in Mesopotamia. Students will explore some of this history while exploring various mosaic techniques. Artists will then have the opportunity to design and create a mosaic of their own.

There’s no question that Harry Potter has changed the world of children’s literature. In this class students will learn about what makes a simple novel so good—and potentially so important and enduring, using the Harry Potter series as a reference. Students will then apply this new knowledge in their own writing to create a short story based on a magical school of their own design. Throughout this class, students will learn about the Latin roots behind the magic spells, explore the mythology behind magical creatures, be introduced to some of the real historical inspirations of some of the characters.

To spend or to save? Creating a budget — and sticking to it — can be a challenge for a household or a business, but also for California or the United States government. In this weeklong course, students will experience how to measure income and revenue, anticipate costs, and end with a net gain. Each day will focus on a different budget challenge, from the individual level to the national level, allowing students to apply their knowledge of tradeoffs and the benefits of saving to a multitude of scenarios. This course is a great follow-up to ‘Money Sense’ from the InGenius Grades 3-4 program.

Equipped with the sophisticated LEGO EV3 Robotics Design System and sensors, learn to command your bot by discovering the coding fundamentals. Confronted by a series of challenges, your small team will continually re-engineer your mechanical creation and fine-tune its coded instructions, assessing performance and implementing effective design. STEM principles of hands-on mechanics, critical thinking, and collaboration are featured.

Students will learn and master new craft making techniques while creating their own art pieces for them to take home, trade with friends, and gift to others. Several craft making styles will be taught such as lanyard weaving, parabolic line art, Perler bead pixel art, friendship bracelets, button making, and more!

Explore the interesting world of 3D Modeling. In the class, you'll learn the basics of perspective scale drawings and how to use 3D software to design. You will also learn how this technology is revolutionizing social progress from rapid innovation in business to formerly unprecedented breakthroughs. This class will engage students in conceptual and practical spatial problem solving and precise geometric formulation. Students will learn the process and settings of 3D printing. Models created in this class can be printed on the 3D printer at the local libraries.

Author Ray Bradbury once wrote, “In science fiction, we dream.” Where a history book can tell us what happened in the past, our future remains a shadowy mystery. It is in this shadow that science fiction has grown and evolved. It was and is our way to imagine a life and time beyond where we are now. Over the years sci-fi has adapted to our ever changing world, growing and adapting. Whether it includes robots, space exploration, aliens, or traveling through time, science fiction remains a gateway for our imagination. This course is for students that have a desire to study and create their own brand of science fiction.

This is an introductory one-week class for students who plan to participate in USACO contests. All new participants in USACO contests start out in the bronze division, and those who score particularly well in their current division will be promoted to the next division for future contests. The workshops will build on top of our regular computer classes and are problem solving-based. This class is designed to get students STARTED to work at Bronze level for the competition. The curriculum is aligned with USA Computing Olympiad (USACO). Eligibility Requirements (meet one of the following requirements): - Took Java/C++ Programming Level A & B - Took AP Computer Science course

Who doesn’t love vacations? Could you plan a more exciting trip than your parents? Let’s find out! In this course, students will choose their dream destination and work within a budget to plan their dream trip. They will have to consider how to get from city to city, how much money to spend on hotels, flights, and fun activities. At the end of the week, students will present their travel package ideas to the class and accept ‘mock reservations’ from peers.

Students will learn how effective marketing campaigns use art, creativity, and a scientific approach. They will focus on "how to close the deal" and explore how customer interest is generated and how products can stand out in a competitive environment. One activity includes students choosing objects from around the classroom and taking turns trying to sell the item to a buyer.

This course provides an introduction to the Python programming language with a focus on procedural programming and brief instruction to object-oriented concepts. Students will learn: Variables, Conditions, Loops, Arrays, String processing, Nested conditions, Nested loops, Functions and Classes.

Students will be introduced to the process of creating and editing videos using digital camcorders. This class will over basic elements of screenwriting, cinematography and editing.

Learn the basic stitches of crochet and how to read a pattern. Learn to make a quick project: a hat, dish towel, or scarf.

Equipped with the sophisticated LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Design System and sensors, learn to command your bot by discovering the coding fundamentals. Confronted by a series of challenges, your small team will continually re-engineer your mechanical creation and fine-tune its coded instructions, assessing performance and implementing effective design. STEM principles of hands-on mechanics, critical thinking, and collaboration are featured.

It is time for Glues, Brews and Goos! From our stock pile of hundreds of recipes and formulas, we have chosen our top favorite chemistry activities. Campers will love digging into and examining the results of these crazy chemical concoctions! In addition, campers will create several other wacky, wild and crazy concoctions! Campers will also realize the importance of measurement and sequencing, especially as they create some edible experiments.

Leadership Camp is where campers will learn the characteristics of a good leader while being team players. We encourage our campers to become strong independent leaders and thinkers through challenging activities. Through friendship, workshops and encouragement, we help build positive values and to promote growth to prepare them for roles as leaders. Through our programs we aim to help children develop: Responsibility, self-respect, curiosity for learning and an eye for caring for others.

Let the cooking extravaganza begin! Create delicious food inspired by cuisine from around the world. Culinary campers have an absolute blast learning to cook. They gain the confidence to take their new skills and knowledge home to cook for their families and friends. Here is a taste of what our culinary campers will accomplish during this week: create appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts; learning to use a wide variety of ingredients; cook according to daily themes, learn basic kitchen safety.

Would you like to invest in companies? Can you outperform professional investors? What do you know about GameStop, Robinhood, and Bitcoin? Let's see! During this week, students will discover the basic functions of the stock market and keep track of their favorite companies' recent performance as we compete as mock investors in our simulated investment firm. Come ring the closing bell!

Students will learn how to write persuasive essays. Essay writing is an important skill that students will use throughout their school years. In this class, students will begin by coming up with an idea or a thesis statement. Students get to choose a subject they are passionate about! From there, students will come up with reasons and examples to support their ideas. Through this process, students will learn how to write a well organized essay that is focused on a central idea. Over the course of a week, students will engage in the writing process; planning, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. Each stage is a new learning opportunity!

Reasoning, logic, and critical-thinking skills are the studies of valid argumentation. They serve as the building blocks of intellectual inquiry. This camp focuses on developing these skills through hands-on problem-solving activities. Students will learn how to analyze argumentative structure. They will learn to use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems in mathematics and their daily life.

Students discover world art traditions through hands-on projects inspired by cultures across the globe. Each day focuses on a new region and its unique styles, motifs, and techniques. Students create a collection of travel-inspired artworks and souvenirs while developing stronger artistic skills and global awareness.

Our society lives in the commercial space age. In 2015, it was speculated that, "the first person who will walk on Mars is currently in 3rd grade." Humans are developing systems for space tourism, asteroid mining, reusable rockets, nuclear propulsion, and self-assembling structures for colonizing the moon and other planets. This course will teach students the vocabulary and math behind rocket thrust and orbital trajectory. Students will create and test motion hypotheses using model rockets and they will explore rocket building and space travel using the rocket simulation software.

Students learn how to design a modern website and create original digital content using AI to support their ideas. They explore layout, visual storytelling, and personal branding while building a polished online presence that reflects their creativity.

Students develop and improve their graphic design skills while mastering professional design tools. Students develop the skills necessary to research and compose digital image projects. They are encouraged to be creative, but are also taught to think of each project as a concise statement of artistic, documentary, and/or journalistic intent.

Unleash your imagination this summer! This camp provides students a wonderful introduction to several forms of visual art. Each day brings a new project that may include drawing and painting. Students will learn skills and techniques and also learn to think out of the box and create their own style.

Students learn to design and program Roblox games. Students will learn the principles of design in an intuitive and rich development environment. They will learn Roblox studio editor and work with assets and game levels. They will also learn programming concepts such as loops, variables, conditionals, and functions to create game mechanics.

Do you love learning about animals and how to care for them? This course will go over essential science principles and unique animal facts future veterinarians will need to know to help their patients. Learn about proper ways to care for common pets, different types of vets and careers, animal research methods, and basic examinations vets commonly perform. Practice reading x-rays, bandaging, calculating correct medicine dosages, and listening for heart beats.

Get creative and bring your jewelry designs to life in this dynamic class! Students will learn to craft unique necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using tools such as wire, pliers, and string. They'll explore various techniques, including working with different wire gauges and shaping designs with pliers. By selecting charms and designing bead patterns, participants can personalize their pieces, making each creation truly special. This class offers a perfect blend of skill-building, artistic expression, and fun!

**Weekly Advanced Computer Programming Classes (Only applies to 5th grade and up)
(Special tuition only applies to the following advanced programming classes: Alice: Introduction to Programming, Java Programming A, Java Programming B, Python Programming, AP Computer Science Preparation, and USACO Workshop)
Enrollment in an advanced computer programming class will result in an additional $126 added to the regular tuition.
For example:
If a student enrolls in a single advanced computer programming class, either from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or from 12:45 PM to 3:45 PM, the tuition is $239+$126=$365.
If a student enrolls in morning art class and afternoon Java Programming, the tuition is $419+$126=$545.
If a student enrolls in morning art class, afternoon Java Programming, and after camp class, the tuition is $499+$126=$625.