inGenius 2025 STEAM Summer Camp Program: Grades 8-10
Campus: Canyon Crest Academy
Grade Level :Grades 8-10 in school year of 2025-2026
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8:30-12:00pm Morning Camp (Morning drop off starts 8:30 Weekly Theme classes 9:30-11:45am **Advanced Programming classes 9:00am-12:00pm) |
12:30-3:30pm Afternoon Camp (Afternoon drop off starts 12:30 Weekly Theme classes 12:45-3:00pm **Advanced Programming classes 12:45-3:45pm) |
3:25-6:30pm After School Classes |
Week 1: 6/2-6/6/2025 |
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Self-Study & Reading
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Week 2: 6/9-6/13/2025 |
Business Builders: From Idea to Business Plan (Teacher: Stuart Pollock, CCA) |
Python Programming** (Teacher: Kevin Hare, CCA) |
Self-Study & Reading
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Week 3: 6/16-6/20/2025 |
Game Design Fundamentals |
AP Computer Science Preparation A** |
Self-Study & Reading
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Week 4: 6/23-6/27/2025 |
Movie Making: Behind The Scene |
AP Computer Science Preparation B** |
Self-Study & Reading
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Week 5: 6/30-7/3/2025(4 Days) |
International Relations: Solving World Problems (Teacher: Stuart Pollock, CCA) |
Cybersecurity Boot Camp (Teacher: Kevin Hare, CCA) |
Self-Study & Reading
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Week 6: 7/7-7/11/2025 |
USACO Workshop: Introduction to Bronze** |
Chinese Tea etiquette & Food Culture |
Self-Study & Reading
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Week 7: 7/14-7/18/2025 |
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Self-Study & Reading
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Week 8: 7/21-7/25/2025 |
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Self-Study & Reading
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**Advanced Programming classes
Classes and schedules are subject to change.
Week 1: 6/2-6/6/2025
Morning Camp
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Afternoon Camp
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Week 2: 6/9-6/13/2025
Morning CampSelect one from the following:
Business Builders: From Idea to Business Plan (Teacher: Stuart Pollock, CCA)Are you ready to turn your creative ideas into thriving businesses? Join us on an exciting journey where you'll learn how to transform your entrepreneurial visions into actionable plans. In this dynamic class, students will become the architects of their own business ventures, learning the essential skills needed to build successful enterprises from the ground up.
Afternoon Camp Select one from the following:
Python Programming** (Teacher: Kevin Hare, CCA)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.
Week 3: 6/16-6/20/2025
Morning CampSelect one from the following:
Game Design FundamentalsEmbark on an epic journey into the heart of video game creation! Students will individually explore five different aspects of video game design, including conceptual design, programming fundamentals, narrative construction, art/animation, and sound engineering. Students will use various programs to bring their creations to life.
Afternoon Camp Select one from the following:
AP Computer Science Preparation A**This is an introductory course for students planning to take AP Computer Science or are interested in software development. Students will learn the basics of the Java programming language to build software applications. Students will study variables, expressions, flow control, loops, arrays, creating classes, objects, methods, constructors, and other advanced programming concepts such as sorting and searching.
Week 4: 6/23-6/27/2025
Morning CampSelect one from the following:
Movie Making: Behind The SceneStep into the director's chair as we dive into the fascinating process of creating and editing videos using digital camcorders. From laying the foundation with screenwriting essentials to capturing captivating shots through cinematography, and finally, crafting seamless edits, this class will equip students with the fundamental skills needed to bring their cinematic visions to reality. Get ready to ignite your passion for storytelling and unleash your inner filmmaker!
Afternoon Camp Select one from the following:
AP Computer Science Preparation B**This is an introductory course for students planning to take AP Computer Science or are interested in software development. Students will learn the basics of the Java programming language to build software applications. Students will study variables, expressions, flow control, loops, arrays, creating classes, objects, methods, constructors, and other advanced programming concepts such as sorting and searching.
Week 5: 6/30-7/3/2025(4 Days)
Morning CampSelect one from the following:
International Relations: Solving World Problems (Teacher: Stuart Pollock, CCA)Are you good at solving problems? This course stimulates students to think globally and creatively to address topics around the world, in the form of a ‘THINK’ project. Students will explore a topic of their choosing, such as population growth, resource scarcity, peace and security, famine, the movement of people, and territorial claims in the world’s oceans. Students will consider theories of international relations and practice diplomacy by play games such as game of chicken and the prisoner’s dilemma under game theory. The negotiating table awaits you!
Afternoon Camp Select one from the following:
Cybersecurity Boot Camp (Teacher: Kevin Hare, CCA)This Cyber camp strives to be a part of the solution to the Nation’s shortfall of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Ensuring that young people are inspired to utilize their talents in cybersecurity is critical to the future of our country’s national and economic security as we become even more reliant on cyber-based technology in every aspect of our daily lives. Learn how to use tools to get a better understanding of steganography, cryptography, encryption, and more in this week-long camp.
Week 6: 7/7-7/11/2025
Morning CampSelect one from the following:
USACO Workshop: Introduction to Bronze**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
Afternoon Camp Select one from the following:
Chinese Tea etiquette & Food CultureExplore the beauty of Chinese tea and food traditions through the concept of "Li," one of the Six Arts of Confucianism, symbolizing etiquette and ceremony. This class introduces students to tea etiquette, the art of the tea ceremony, and the diverse cuisines of various Chinese regions. Taught in English, this enriching experience offers a window into the essence of Chinese culture.
This is a mixed-grade class designed for a variety of age groups.
Week 7: 7/14-7/18/2025
Morning Camp
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Afternoon Camp
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Week 8: 7/21-7/25/2025
Morning Camp
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Afternoon Camp
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Tuition
Weekly Theme Programs (1st-10th Grade)
Half-Day Program (8:30am-12pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm)
$229/week
Full-Day Program (8:30am-3:30pm or 12:30pm-6:30pm)
$399/week
Full-Day Program + After Camp Extended Program (8:30am-6:30pm)
$469/week
Tuition for Week of July 1,2,3,5(4-day week)
Half-Day Program (8:30am-12pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm)
$190/week
Full-Day Program (8:30am-3:30pm or 12:30pm-6:30pm)
$320/week
Full-Day Program + After Camp Extended Program (8:30am-6:30pm)
$380/week
**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 A, AP Computer Science Preparation B, 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 $229+$126=$355.
If a student enrolls in morning Outdoor Sports and afternoon Java Programming, the tuition is $399+$126=$525.
If a student enrolls in morning Outdoor Sports, afternoon Java Programming, and after camp class, the tuition is $469+$126=$595.
Special Tuition for Week of July 1,2,3,5(4-day week)
Enrollment in an advanced computer programming class will result in an additional $100 added to the regular tuition.
For example: If a student signs up morning Java Programming and afternoon art class, the tuition is $320+$100=$420.
If a student signs up morning Java Programming, afternoon art class, and after camp class, the tuition is $380+100=$480.