June Summer Camps

Welcome to the AI and Creativity Camp, where the imaginative world meets the power of Artificial Intelligence! In this exciting and innovative camp, students will embark on a journey through the fascinating realm of AI and its application in the creative arts. Designed for elementary school students, this camp is perfect for young minds eager to explore the intersection of technology and creativity. Please note: The activities listed below are suggested and may vary based on available materials and equipment. Our camp is designed to be flexible and adapt to the best resources available.

Suggested Camp Agenda:

• Introduction to AI: Basics of AI and its creative applications.
• AI Software Exploration: Hands-on experience with AI tools for art creation.
• Art Projects: Students will create unique pieces using AI, including:
  • Personalized Logos and T-Shirts: Design and print custom logos and t-shirts.
  • Custom Coloring Books: Create one-of-a-kind coloring books that reflect students’ creativity and imagination.

Welcome to the AI and Creativity Camp, where the imaginative world meets the power of Artificial Intelligence! In this exciting and innovative camp, students will embark on a journey through the fascinating realm of AI and its application in the creative arts. Designed for middle school students, this camp is perfect for young minds eager to explore the intersection of technology and creativity. Please note: The activities listed below are suggested and may vary based on available materials and equipment. Our camp is designed to be flexible and adapt to the best resources available.

Suggested Camp Agenda:

• Introduction to AI: Basics of AI and its creative applications.
• AI Software Exploration: Hands-on experience with AI tools for art creation.
• Art Projects: Students will create unique pieces using AI, including:
  • Personalized Logos and T-Shirts: Design and print custom logos and t-shirts.
  • Custom Coloring Books: creativity meets popular culture. Students create their own anime-themed coloring books, using AI to generate and customize their favorite anime styles and characters. This project fosters artistic skills and allows a deep dive into the vibrant world of anime, video game characters, or anything you can imagine.

Have you ever wondered how an airplane flies? You’re not alone! For ages, people have gazed to the sky and pondered flight. In the past century, aircraft have made tremendous advances through scientific discoveries. In this camp, you will learn about the scientific principles that make an airplane fly – whether it is a Boeing airliner or a paper airplane – by building and test flying your own Drone! We will explore different airplane designs by building them, and learn about the different ways they fly! 

Let’s go full STEAM-ahead into the summer with hands-on coding and prototyping. Campers will cover everything from physical science concepts to engineering design / prototyping to coding the fundamentals (conditionals, loop, debugging, etc…) as they plan their own party celebration for their favorite stuffed animal! Days 1-3 incorporate learning and planning and Day 4 ends with a class celebration! 

The Composing Innovation Camp is an exciting summer program for students interested in exploring the intersection of music, sound, science, and technology. This unique camp is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in music innovation and design thinking principles. Campers will be introduced to various aspects of the music industry like production and composition, as well as new frontiers in the creation, processing, and uses of music and sound.

During the camp, students will have the opportunity to design and prototype a personal passion project using learnings from the week. Past projects have included digital music making, a comedic video with original soundtrack, drone show musical scores, and more! Through three stages of exploration, education, and experience, attendees will have the chance to dive deep into musical content that resonates with their interests and skills.

In addition to learning and creating, students will also have plenty of opportunities to collaborate with their peers and have fun. They will participate in group performances, enjoy guest concerts, and engage in team-building activities.
At the Composing Innovation Camp, attendees will gain valuable skills and insights into the exciting world of music, sound, and technology, while also having an unforgettable summer experience.

Students do not need any prior knowledge/skills nor do they need to have an instrument. Students are welcome to bring their instruments if they would like to use them in their project and in select sessions.

Turn your gaming ideas into reality in this exciting summer camp! Using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, students will design and code their own fully playable arcade-style game—no experience needed. Over four days, they’ll learn game design fundamentals, create custom pixel art, and program character movement, enemies, and power-ups. By the end of camp, they’ll have a game to showcase and continue building at home. Get ready to play, create, and level up your skills!

Have you ever wondered how an airplane flies? You’re not alone! For ages, people have gazed to the sky and pondered flight. In the past century, aircraft have made tremendous advances through scientific discoveries. In this camp, you will learn about the scientific principles that make an airplane fly – whether it is a Boeing airliner or a paper airplane – by building and test flying your own Drone! We will explore different airplane designs by building them, and learn about the different ways they fly! 

Get ready to unleash your creativity in this hands-on camp! You’ll design your own unique character, bring it to life by sculpting it out of clay, and watch as your creation gets scanned into 3D modeling software. From there, your character will be 3D printed, so you can take home a real-life version of your imagination. This is your chance to become both an artist and a tech wizard, creating something amazing from start to finish! Don’t miss out on turning your ideas into cool, 3D masterpieces!

Are you ready to become an innovator, creator, and problem-solver? Join us in using your creativity and skills to make the world a better place! Step into the shoes of people around the world to explore global issues like access to clean water, renewable energy, and education. Dive into fun, hands-on activities like building windmills, creating plastic bottle schools, and designing water filters. Think of creative solutions for these global problems, then get your hands dirty and build your own inventions. Test them out, and at the end of camp, share your best invention with everyone, showing how it can change the world. Don’t miss this adventure where you’ll become an innovator and problem-solver. Let’s start innovating by design!

Get ready for an awesome adventure where you become a character creator! In this camp, you’ll design your very own character, shape it out of clay, and then see it come to life in 3D! Your sculpture will be scanned and transformed into a digital design using special software. And the best part? Your character will be 3D printed, so you can take home a real version of what you created! This camp is perfect for young artists who love to build, design, and explore cool new technology. Let’s make something amazing together!

Lights, Camera, Game On! Game Show Live Streaming is where creativity takes center stage! Students will team up to design, produce, and star in their very own game show. Campers will learn hands-on skills like camera operation, audio production, set design, and live video switching using professional-grade equipment. The grand finale? A live-streamed broadcast of their game show on YouTube for friends and family to enjoy! Whether you’re a future filmmaker, tech wizard, or an aspiring game show host or contestant, this camp is the perfect place for you to shine.

Do you have a great idea you want to turn into a reality? Join us and explore the world of entrepreneurship! Design a real product, purchase materials, manage a budget, produce inventory, create marketing materials, and set up your own storefront. At the end of camp, sell your product to fellow campers and have the chance to purchase others’ creations in our Maker’s Market event! Campers will receive a budget of pretend money to purchase raw materials for their own products and to shop for others’ creations in the market event.

Have you ever dreamed of sending a robot into outer space? Learn how we use robots to explore space and how humans plan to colonize Mars! You will use the Vex IQ robotic system to create your own Mars Lander to explore the Martian terrain. You will design, build, and program your own robot to complete a Mars themed mission.

Do you love music and want to explore the world of sound and music in new ways?  Join us for a Music Innovation Summer Camp!  Get hands-on experience in many areas of music innovation including: music challenges with tech and coding, explore plant music and instruments/sound around us.  Then create and design your own instrument and music while learning how to record and edit.  By the end of camp, you will showcase your creation for families and have your own recorded piece. Parents are invited to join the last day of camp from 10:30-11:30 am to view the showcase.

• June 11, 2025 (one full day camp)
• Travel to Cal-Wood

Join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor exploration and environmental learning! Campers will dive into hands-on activities like pond studies, where they’ll test water quality and discover the critters living below the surface. Get ready to cast a line during a fishing session and sharpen your aim with archery. Learn about fire ecology and create your own seed balls to help restore the land.

After a day full of adventure, we’ll gather around the campfire to share stories, enjoy a delicious dinner, and roast marshmallows under the stars. This one-day experience is packed with exciting ways to connect with nature, make new friends, and learn about the world around us!

Movie Magic Camp is a one-of-a-kind summer experience for 3rd – 5th graders. At Movie Magic Camp, campers will explore the art and science of filmmaking to create their own short movies. Campers will learn the basics of cinematography, lighting, and storytelling, as well as how to use editing software to bring their visions to life. Movie Magic Camp provides an unforgettable adventure for any aspiring filmmaker, allowing them to unlock their imagination and create their own unique works of art.