Stop Motion Animation Studio & Minecraft Coding & Game Design (7/21 - 7/25)

  • Computer Animation, Coding, Minecraft
NextGen SmartyPants STEAM School: 219 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
Jul 21 2025
Jul 25 2025

Schedules

Full Day 9AM-4PM (07/21/2025-07/25/2025)

7/21 - 7/25 @ 9AM-4PM
$649.00 $549.00

Early bird price expires on Jun 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • 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)

Description

9AM-12PM: Stop Motion Animation Studio

12PM-1PM: Lunch

1PM-4PM: Minecraft Coding & Game Design

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

 

 

** Dear Families... This week of our
Summer Camp program (7/21-7/25) has a particularly low enrollment;
therefore, we are offering an additional $50 off your child's
registration for this week only.

During check-out, just enter Discount Code LOW50
at check-out and additional $50 will be reduced from your tuition for
this program.  This discount is for new registrations only and cannot be
combined with any other offer.  Thank you for your support of our
programs.  **

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/01/2024 and ends on 07/25/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 7 years to 9 years old when the program starts.

Morning Only 9AM-12PM (07/21/2025-07/25/2025)

7/21 - 7/25 @ 9AM-12PM
$349.00 $299.00

Early bird price expires on Jun 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • 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)

Description

9AM-12PM: Stop Motion Animation Studio

12PM-1PM: Lunch

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

 

 

** Dear Families... This week of our
Summer Camp program (7/21-7/25) has a particularly low enrollment;
therefore, we are offering an additional $50 off your child's
registration for this week only.

During check-out, just enter Discount Code LOW50
at check-out and additional $50 will be reduced from your tuition for
this program.  This discount is for new registrations only and cannot be
combined with any other offer.  Thank you for your support of our
programs.  **

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/01/2024 and ends on 07/25/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 7 years to 9 years old when the program starts.

Afternoon Only 1PM-4PM (07/21/2025-07/25/2025)

7/21 - 7/25 @ 1PM-4PM
$349.00 $299.00

Early bird price expires on Jun 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • 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)

Description

12PM-1PM: Lunch

1PM-4PM: Minecraft Coding & Game Design

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

** Dear Families... This week of our
Summer Camp program (7/21-7/25) has a particularly low enrollment;
therefore, we are offering an additional $50 off your child's
registration for this week only.

During check-out, just enter Discount Code LOW50
at check-out and additional $50 will be reduced from your tuition for
this program.  This discount is for new registrations only and cannot be
combined with any other offer.  Thank you for your support of our
programs.  **

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 11/01/2024 and ends on 07/25/2025

Restrictions

Participants must be 7 years to 9 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

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

Description

9AM-12PM: Stop Motion Animation Studio

Create amazing movies with stop-motion animation using LEGO® bricks and more! Students learn introductory movie pre-production and production techniques to develop a storyline, build LEGO® landscapes and scenes, photograph their models according to their storyline, and add basic post-production sound effects and graphics. Movies are uploaded to a secure site to share with family and friends!

Students are welcome to develop their own LEGO® models for their movies; or, if they prefer, utilize many of our existing pre-built LEGO® sets. These include some of the most iconic sets in themes including Star Wars, Batman, LEGO Friends, Harry Potter, Ninjago, and more. All LEGO® materials, computers, webcams, lighting, booms, backdrops, and necessary software are all provided.

Please, no LEGO-sets, equipment, etc. should be brought from home. Students will be producing their videos at 10 frames/second. Students are encouraged to think ahead about their storyline and dialog so as to maximize time with the equipment. Because of time constraints, this course focuses on actual Stop-Motion Animation production techniques. Building LEGO models, framing and composition, using editing software like iMovie and Photoshop, etc. are covered in separate NextGen SmartyPants courses. Therefore, students are encouraged to consider these courses in preparation for this Stop-Motion Animation Studio course.

 

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: Learn Coding and Video Game Design the Minecraft way! 

Learn how to design and modify your own Minecraft landscapes, farms, and items.  Explore adventure maps, dungeon maps, designs of structures and buildings, and building elaborate farms. Beginner modding is perfect for those who have played Minecraft before but have never dabbled in mods. This camp gives you the right tools and resources you need to create advanced structures and designs that were previously impossible. From custom skins to new blocks and items, the possibilities are endless when it comes to modding Minecraft.

 

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

 

Notes:

  • Camp registrations are refundable with a 100% refund up to 4 weeks before the program starts, a 50% refund if canceled before the program begins, and no refund once the program has started.
  • All students are welcome to enjoy snacks throughout the day and join us for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.
  • No nuts of any kind are allowed in our maker studio.
  • Water and restroom facilities are readily available.
  • All campers are expected to be fully self-sufficient and demonstrate respectful behavior at all times.
  • Students are responsible for managing any special needs, medications, and bathroom needs independently.
  • Please pack an extra change of clothes in case of spills 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.