Using online tools, students will create their own interactive stories by harnessing the power of narrative branching and player choice. Topics covered in this course include character development, plot structure, worldbuilding, dialogue, and conflict. Additionally, students will learn the basics of JavaScript in order to add images and other interactive elements to their creations!

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.

Minecraft is a powerful open-ended platform to construct awesome structures. In this camp, students will learn the principles of architectural design and study some of the most exciting structures in the world such as Great Pyramid, Eiffel Tower, and Empire State Building. They will then build 3D replicas in Minecraft! Students will also challenge themselves to create their own dream structures!

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.

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.

We will teach Computer Science through games and puzzles with cards, string, crayons and lots of running around. These activities will introduce students to Computational Thinking through concepts such as binary numbers, algorithms and data compression. Importantly, no coding is needed.

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.

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. 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.

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

This course help students build skill to generate, from scratch, quality images of varying subject matter. Lesson on drawing techniques will be given to allow the project content to come 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 advance modification to fit the students work. Students will develop necessary creativity skills to allow for greater creative vision and planning.

Explore the interesting world of architecture & 3D Modeling. In the class, students will learn the basics of perspective and architectural scale drawings and how to use 3D software to design their dream house. You will also learn how this technology is revolutionizing social progress from rapid innovation in business to formerly unprecedented technology breakthroughs.

Students will learn basic and creative stitches along with some decorative techniques. Let your creativity run wild as you make your own fun projects to take home with you to share with your friends and family.

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.

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.

Interested in Greek and Roman Mythology? Ever read the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus book series by Rick Riordan? Then look no further. This creative writing course for 4th through 7th graders, will engage students with the fantastical mythological worlds, adventures, and characters of Greek and Roman Mythology, alongside the fantastic book series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and the Heroes of Olympus, written by author Rick Riordan.

Welcome detectives. In this course we are going to look at some of the same techniques that are used by the 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 use the Scratch program to create original computer games with focus on Mechanics, Game Play, User Control and Balanced Play. The types of games covered include (a) Collection, (b) Maze, (c) Avoidance, etc. The games will incorporate scientific thought applied to themes such as fire, ocean and gravity. The class requires working knowledge of Scratch (no exception).

Entrepreneur Boot campgives 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.

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.

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

In this course, students will learn about a variety of topics and craft their very own 2D computer game. Instructional topics include programming fundamentals (variables, conditional statements, loops), game mechanics/dynamics, physics (gravity, friction, external forces), sprite implementation, and debugging.

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.

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 appetizer, salads, entrees and desserts; learning to use a wide variety of ingredients; cook according to daily themes, learn basic Kitchen safety.

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.

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.

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 hypothesis using model rockets and they will explore rocket building and space travel using the rocket simulation software.

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.

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

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

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

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.

Students will learn the principles of role-playing games with the classic Dungeons and Dragons. They will learn how to create characters, how to create campaigns, the role of the dungeon master, how to interpret the rules, and how to create your own fantasy world with nothing more than a pencil, some paper, dice, and the rule book. Role-playing games or RPGs have been a way to make friends, have a good time, and be creative. Dungeons & Dragons helps the players build academic skills like reading and writing, basic mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.

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. Before class starts, please help your child to create a Gmail account, go to http://www.appinventor.org and use the Gmail to login.

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 glues. Through simulation, Students will engage in urban planning by controlling your own roads, public services, transportation and more. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!

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.

Design your own web site and start your own blog in a week! This class teaches basic elements of HTML, CSS and WordPress. It also teaches students how to create blogs to share ideas.

Students will learn what it means to become an engineer. They will understand the process of problem-solving through iterations, and they will learn to work within limited constraints. They will be introduced to various engineering disciplines, and look at classic examples of bridge architecture and design. Sample problems include how to design a bridge using craft sticks, how to design a bridge using only paper in a limited amount of time, how to design a flight-worthy aircraft, and how to design a flight-worthy spacecraft.

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 to 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 patters, draw conclusions and make predictions.

Student will learn the effective marketing campaigns using art, creativity and scientific approach. They will focus on

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.

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

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.

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.

Are you ready to take your cartooning to the next level? Bring a comics project to our camp and we will help you do just that! Through a series of lectures and in-class exercises our instructors will teach you methods for developing characters, environments and a variety of inking techniques. Each day will have dedicated studio time for students to apply these concepts to their own work.

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 glues. Through simulation, Students will engage in urban planning by controlling your own roads, public services, transportation and more. You're only limited by your imagination, so take control and reach for the sky!

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 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.

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

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.

Outdoor sports camps take place in the Canyon Crest Academy fields. Activities include: Capture the Flag, Basketball,Soccer, Bocce Ball, Rugby, Yoga, Over the Line. Rotation Games: Park Ranger, Sharks and Minnows.

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.

Design your own web site and start your own blog in a week! This class teaches basic elements of HTML, CSS and WordPress. It also teaches students how to create blogs to share ideas.

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.

Students will learn the principles of role-playing games with the classic Dungeons and Dragons. They will learn how to create characters, how to create campaigns, the role of the dungeon master, how to interpret the rules, and how to create your own fantasy world with nothing more than a pencil, some paper, dice, and the rule book. Role-playing games or RPGs have been a way to make friends, have a good time, and be creative. Dungeons & Dragons helps the players build academic skills like reading and writing, basic mathematics, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork.

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

Explore the interesting world of architecture & 3D Modeling. In the class, students will learn the basics of perspective and architectural scale drawings and how to use 3D software to design their dream house. You will also learn how this technology is revolutionizing social progress from rapid innovation in business to formerly unprecedented technology breakthroughs.

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 appetizer, salads, entrees and desserts; learning to use a wide variety of ingredients; cook according to daily themes, learn basic Kitchen safety.

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.

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.