Coding / Robotics & Photoshop Studio (6/24 - 6/28)

  • Lego, Coding
NextGen SmartyPants STEAM School: 219 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
Jun 24 2024
Jun 28 2024

Schedules

Full Day 9AM-4PM (06/24/2024-06/28/2024) Registration closed

6/24 - 6/28 @ 9AM-4PM
$699.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Sat 

Description

9AM-12PM: Minecraft Coding and Video Game Design with Java: Create Your Own Mod

12PM-1PM: Lunch

1PM-4PM: Photoshop Studio

Early-Morning Drop-off and Late Afternoon Pick-up are available

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/22/2023 and ends on 06/28/2024

Restrictions

Participants must be 13 years or older when the program starts..

Morning Only 9AM-12PM (06/24/2024-06/28/2024) Registration closed

6/24 - 6/28 @ 9AM-12PM
$399.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
  • Tue9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
  • Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
  • Thu9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
  • Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)
  • Sat 

Description

 

9AM-12PM: Minecraft Coding and Video Game Design with Java: Create Your Own Mod

12PM-1PM: Lunch

Early-Morning Drop-off and Late Afternoon Pick-up are available

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/22/2023 and ends on 06/28/2024

Restrictions

Participants must be 13 years or older when the program starts..

Afternoon Only 1PM-4PM (06/24/2024-06/28/2024) Registration closed

6/24 - 6/28 @ 1PM-4PM
$399.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Tue1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Wed1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Thu1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Fri1:00 - 4:00 pm (EST)
  • Sat 

Description

12PM-1PM: Lunch

1PM-4PM: Photoshop Studio

Early-Morning Drop-off and Late Afternoon Pick-up are available

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/22/2023 and ends on 06/28/2024

Restrictions

Participants must be 13 years or older when the program starts..

In-person location

NextGen SmartyPants STEAM School: 219 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA

Description

9AM-12PM: Minecraft Coding with Java: Creating Your Own Mods (edited: please see below)

Explore the world of Minecraft through hands-on coding and game design using Java. In this camp, students actively craft and modify their own Minecraft landscapes, farms, and items while diving into the intricacies of adventure and dungeon map creation.


This program elevates Minecraft skills, and more importantly coding skills, by utilizing Java to delve into modding, unlocking the potential for advanced structures and designs. Students create custom skins, introduce new blocks, and craft innovative items, harnessing the tools and resources provided to enhance their Minecraft experience through coding and game design with Java.

**Due to an unexpected emergency, our Teacher for Minecraft Coding will not be available this week.  Therefore, Morning programs for this age group will have to be changed to Beginner / Advanced Coding with Scratch or Beginner / Advanced Robotics.  Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience; we will do the best we can to make acceptable adjustments for you.

12PM-1PM: Lunch Break

Students should bring nut-free lunch, snacks, and juice to eat and enjoy as they get hungry throughout the day.  Water and restrooms are available.  If weather permits, campers will be taken outside to walk and enjoy the playground nearby.

 

1PM-4PM: Photoshop Studio (edited: please see below)

Unleash your creative potential in digital imaging with our comprehensive GIMP Photoshop course. GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, is a powerful, open-source photo-editing platform.  In this course, designed for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, Students learn the essentials of framing, composition, photo retouching, and digital artistry.  Teachers guide you through the basics of navigating the GIMP interface to more advanced techniques like layer management, masking, and color correction.  By the end of this course, you will have the skills to enhance photos, create original digital artwork, and perform complex image manipulations with confidence and ease.

**Due to an unexpected emergency, our Teacher for Photoshop Studio will be available to teach on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons only.  For Monday and Thursday, programs for this age group will have to be changed to Beginner / Advanced Coding with Scratch or Beginner / Advanced Robotics  Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience; we will do the best we can to make acceptable adjustments for you.


Early-Morning Drop-Off and Late-Afternoon Pick-Up services are available here.

 

Notes:

  • All Students are welcome to eat snacks throughout the day and join us for lunch between 12PM-1PM
  • 'Please' no nuts of any kind may be brought into our maker studio.  
  • Water and restrooms are available. 
  • If weather permits, campers will be taken outside to walk and enjoy the playground nearby.
  • All Campers are expected to be fully self-sufficient and on respectful behavior at all times. 
  • Students are expected to address any special needs, medications, and bathroom responsibilities for themselves. 
  • Please pack an extra change of clothes, just in case of spillage or other accidents.
  • Early-morning drop-off and/or late-afternoon pickup are available.
  • Please contact us at any time with any additional clarifications and questions: (860) 272-4000.

 

*LEGO is a trademark of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse these programs.

 

Registration closed.