Camps   

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We will spend the first day creating unique artwork, then we will animate the art using robotics skills to bring it to life. Using Microsoft Microbits and Hummingbird robotics kits, we will use coding and circuitry to make parts of our artwork swing, rock, light up, or spin. Students will learn to use LEDs, servos, and sensors in their 3-D artwork. Students will create a video to remember this experience.

Elko in-person class for ages 10-13.

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This three week wheel throwing course is geared toward teenagers ages 12-18 years old. All experience levels are welcome. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel creating cylinders and bowls in the first week. In week two we will learn to trim feet, add handles, and a variety of decorative techniques. The final week we will learn glazing techniques and about firing in the kiln. All materials and firings are included.

Elko In-person class

This class is full. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below to be placed on a wait list.
Note: Students will be notified by GBC Continuing Education staff if a seat becomes available.

This introductory clay class for kids ages 5 to 8 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included.
June Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 9 to 12 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included. **Wheel throwing will not be taught in this class.
June Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 9 to 12 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included. **Wheel throwing will not be taught in this class.
August Session
Elko In-Person Class

This introductory clay class for kids ages 5 to 8 years old offers instruction in clay construction over three consecutive Fridays. Skills to be taught include hand-building, slab-building, coil, pinch, modeling, and a variety of decorative and glazing techniques. All materials and firings are included.
August Session
Elko In-Person Class

Participants will receive guidance to create projects they choose from the following options: Full Dress, Corset Belt, Tunic, Hooded Cape or Money Pouch. Students will provide their own fabric; instructor will provide a list of materials with the quantity of fabric needed for each project in advance. Bring a personal sewing machine or contact instructor for a machine to be provided. All skill levels welcome! Enrolled students will receive FREE entry in The Robin Hood Renaissance Faire costume contest.

Elko in-person camp for ages 12 and up. (Ages 8 - 11 may enroll with an enrolled parent or guardian over 18.)

Create your own functional drinking horn using a real bull horn! Students will be able to adorn their custom drinking horn with a leather belt holder so they can wear or display their finished product. (All bull horns will be sealed food safe epoxy).

Elko in-person class for ages 12 and up.

Schedule: 5-8PM on Friday, 10-12:30PM on Saturday.

Day 1: Dive into coding with Scratch and Code.org, creating your very own game and app.

Day 2: Unleash your creativity with 3D design and printing, bringing your imagination to life.

Day 3: Discover the power of AI and machine learning, learning to use these tools responsibly while expanding your knowledge. Cap off the experience by composing an AI-generated song to share with your family.

Elko In-person class for 9-13 year old's.

Solving the Robot Mystery is an engaging, hands-on robotics camp that challenges young leaners to become "detectives" through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As detectives, students will be introduced to the basics of robotics and engineering concepts. Learners will think like detectives and use logic and reasoning to solve mysteries as they work through different challenges and obstacles.

Elko in-person class for 7 & 8 year olds.

The RoboExplorers in Space is a hands-on, interactive robotics camp designed for young learners to explore the exciting world of space exploration through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Explorers will engage in the engineering and design process as well as learn how to program VEX 123 robots. Activities will be inspired by space missions and the exploration of planets.

Elko in-person class for 5 & 6 year olds.

In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They'll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot. They will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.

Elko in-person class for 6 - 8th graders.

In this camp, learners will dive into the engineering design process with VEX GO robot kits. They'll get hands-on experience creating designs with the VEX GO pieces to solve engineering challenges related to space, the ocean, and the Earth. Campers will then design, build, and code a robot. They will learn how bots are used to solve real-world problems.

Elko in-person class for 3 - 5th graders.

Ages 5-8: StarLIGHT is running a camp designed for beginners, those who are new to the performing arts world or are less comfortable on stage and being in front of people. This workshop will help campers develop core skills in the performing arts through engaging activities like games, crafts, and creative play. They will have the opportunity to strengthen skills in singing, acting/stage presence, movement, and dancing. They will gain confidence in working with others and performing. There will be a performance at the end of the week.

Elko in-person class

 

Final Performance on Friday from 11-11:30 AM.

Ages 9-17: StarLIGHT is running a camp designed for campers with some experience on stage, those who are more comfortable on stage and being in front of people. This camp is designed to improve attendees acting and stage performance skills with workshop topics in improv, stage movement, choreography, and vocal techniques for acting and singing. Campers will also expand their knowledge of what happens backstage as well as get a chance to learn about some of the "greats" in the history of theater. The camp will end with a performance on Friday night.

Elko in-person class

 

Final Performance on Friday from 4-4:30 PM.