This camp is for kids who want to start playing the great game of chess, but presently do not know the rules or are unfamiliar with the basic rules of the game.. They will learn the pieces, set up, and rules of the game. They will also be introduced to basic principles, tactics, and opening themes of this great game.. Small class sizes and our experienced coaches will teach kids to start off playing the right way.
Students learn about various chess openings, typical middlegame strategies, frequent tactics, and endgame techniques to improve their game. Students apply these techniques playing real games that are reviewed by coaches to help them improve and build on lessons learned each day. Students will also have fun playing blitz, bughouse and giant chess.
Build and launch air, water, and black powder model rockets this summer. Using a combination of computer models and practical tests camp participants will learn about aerodynamics, calculating the altitude of an airborne rocket and assembling propulsion systems. Working in teams, they will design, build and launch their rockets in a friendly competition.
Build and launch a model rocket this summer. Using a combination of computer models and practical tests camp participants will learn about aerodynamics, and simulate rocket launches to calculate the expected altitude of an airborne rocket. Students, working in teams, will possibly build dual stage black powder rockets, egg carrying rockets, or helicopter rockets as time allows.
Learn techniques to design your own rocket. Then, use our laser cutters and 3D printers to build your own custom designed rocket. Make a custom Arduino rocket launcher with the bells and whistles that you add in. Work with 3D printers, balsa cutting, electronic circuitry and more!
In this exciting program, students go through a quick primer of safety and flight laws before moving on to the piloting their own drone. Students will learn the physics of quadcopter flight, then build their pilot skills by testing out what they have learned on our obstacle course. Some other fun activities student may participate in are: fly a drone using “First Person View,” flying a computerized flight simulator, and recording your own aerial video to take home. Students will take home their own mini-quadcopter at the end of camp.