Science & Technology

Science and Technology [4–8 Years]

Engineering Structures: Campers will build a tall structure using LEGO. They will work collaboratively to make a structure that can withstand gravity, wind, and all the elements. Their designs will need to be symmetrical, heavy-based, and tall.

Paper circuits: campers will create electronic circuits using paper, foil and batteries. They will learn about current, resistance, and voltage. Scientific observation: Campers will use a foldable microscope to observe the world at the microscopic level. Campers will learn about atoms and how they make up everything.

Space Day: Campers learn all about space. Stars, planets, and the bonds that connect everything Campers will learn about different solar systems, constellations, and methods of observing natural phenomena. Students will explore how airplanes and birds can lift themselves off the ground.

Science and Technology Experiments

• LEGO Catapult
• Foldable microscope
• Arduino
• LEGO tower building
• Airplanes and drones
• Space day
• Stars and constellations
• Balloon Rocket Race
• Earthquakes
• Davinci: scientific discovery, inventing, note-taking, drawing
• Bridge building
• Boatbuilding
• And many more

Coding, Animation and Game Design

Coding, Animation & Game Design  [4-8 Years]

During the week-long camp, we’ll learn to code, starting from the basic blocks. No kidding!

Scratch – the programming language we use (developed by MIT), is so fun that it makes programming seem like a game.

Sphero – is a robotic ball that can be controlled using your phone or tablet on Android or iOS. This course will teach the basics of managing a Sphero and handling.

Tinkercad – is one of the easiest 3D design Minecraft mods around! Build Minecraft® worlds faster,  Build more intricate 3D designs, and Learn how to 3D print your creations.

Minecraft – is played by millions of people around the world and is recognized as one of the most successful game due to its versatility. Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.

Stop-motion animation – Learn how to create videos using an app on an Apple or Android Phone or Tablet and any materials of your own!

Robotics

Each day, the campers will be introduced to a different type of robot technology. Each type of robot offers different activities, programming languages and challenges. The goal is the expose the campers to many different technologies. The focus of these programs is science, math, physics and computer science. These concepts are taught interactively and enjoyably. Campers will have their logical skills challenged, and they will have fun doing it!

Robotic Platforms Available:

WeDo

The LEGO WeDo course will teach the kids enrolled how to build these robots and how to program them. Some examples are alligators that open their mouths and snakes that slither across the ground using basic pulleys and motors. By doing so, this program teaches the kids basic programming, math and science concepts that can be used in everyday life.

Micro:Bit

Micro:bit is a tiny computer designed for beginners in electronics and coding. The micro: bit is a pocket-sized computer intended for beginners. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing. Programming the micro: bit can be done by computer or by the app available for Android and iOS devices. Code is designed using a drag-and-drop interface in the Blocks editor. It also connects to other devices, sensors, kits and objects to have more complex learning. Each element is programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website microbit.org, accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile.

Edison

Edison is a robot capable of many different functions. Simply print out some barcodes and drive him across them to activate a range of pre-programmed features. Edison performs different functions based on the barcode he reads as he drives over it. Print out barcodes to turn Edison into a line tracker, remote-control vehicle or even a sumo wrestler!

Simple and Powered Machines

Our workshops help the students enhance their understanding of how forces can affect motion and explain energy concepts. Students build complex mechanisms and use them to make accurate observations, measurements & records and even design solutions.

WeDo 2.0

The hands-on tools encourage pupils to get involved in science exploration by asking questions, analyzing data and communicating their findings. At the same time, the curriculum pack covers real science practices linked to the Next Generation Science Standards, including gathering evidence, carrying out investigations and designing prototypes. The core set comes with a programmable Smarthub, motor, two sensors and 280 building elements, plus software, which includes one Get Started Project, delivering an introductory experience to the resource.

Digital Design

Campers will explore science, math, physics and computer science through fun activities with different technologies. Every day campers will learn to use new technology and put their logic and knowledge to the test as they complete all the challenges that come with it.

Overview:

1. 3D printing – 3D Doodler Create 3D
2. Tux Paint
3. Kid Pix 3D
4. Google Slides
5. Kahoot

3Doodler® Create 3D

At the push of a button, students can be making fun 3D constructs of anything they want from buildings to toys and gadgets. This easy-to-use tool teaches design, planning, creativity, building and spatial understanding. The 3DOODLER lets students bring their ideas to life by making 3D models with the push of a button.

Tux Paint

Tux Paint is an easy to use drawing program for children ages 4 to 8. It’s used in schools around the world to teach computer literacy through fun drawing activities. With additional help from a built-in cartoon mascot guide, kids will learn to paint wonderfully fun pictures and even use sound effects.

Kid Pix 3D

Students will use simple path animations, illustrious built-in backdrops, and 3d characters to tell a fun story. With this easy-to-use app, students can create fun 3d animations. Using the flipbook button students can create their own 60-second animated short story.

Google Slides

Students will use the free and easy-to-use Google Slides to create, edit, collaborate and present amazing slideshows. With hundreds of fonts, many themes, and the inclusion of animations, videos and more slideshows have never been so great. No technical knowledge is required, this course will teach students everything they need to use Google Slides.

Kahoot!

“Kahoots” are multiple-choice quizzes that can be easily made and taken part in by anyone, anytime, anywhere! Kahoot! will teach kids how to make, share, and play Kahoots, but most important of all, make learning fun!