Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences.

Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences.

Travel the world with your taste buds. Learn about different cultures through their food. During the camp, we will make food from various regions and talk about the culture related to that food. (Please let us know any food allergies prior to the camp.) Ages 10+ (no exceptions). Download Syllabus

Enter the endless world of inspiration and creative writing. This course will help student’s improve writing skills to in order to develop an individual’s style for a variety of genres. Students will learn methods of dialogue development as well as character development. For ages 10+ Download Syllabus

The AFA CyberCamp program is designed to excite students new to cybersecurity about STEM career opportunities and teach them important cyber defense skills through hands-on instruction and activities. Ages 12-18

Girls ages 9 - 12 years get EMPOWERED during this uplifting and inspiring camp experience! Girls will develop physical and emotional strength and a strong sense of self through the practice of yoga and mindfulness-infused activities focused on self-reflection, self-care, and positive body image. In a safe and nurturing space designed to cultivate both community and self-reliance, girls will connect with their inner peaceful warriors to develop a sense of inner and outward stability and compassion.

Become an inventor of the future! Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and problem solving as you conceptualize and design a product to solve a critical global issue. Each day begins with inspirational profiles of young inventors, such as the student who coded a robot to find victims of natural disasters. Next, research a problem to tackle in medicine, architecture, the environment, or a topic of your choosing. Once your vision is complete, learn how to draft 2D designs, create 3D models, and develop a website to pitch your ideas to the class. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Pretzel! Lion! Cat! Tree! At Kids Yoga Camp, kids will learn yoga poses and play yoga games that will support them physically and emotionally as they gain skills and confidence in cooperation, communication, leadership, compassion, strength, flexibility, mindfulness, and creativity. This is a good opportunity to deepen relationships between siblings and friends, or to develop new friends! For kids of all levels and abilities.

Every craft, job, and career has its own language. Computers have a variety of different languages: html, java, css, Linux to name a few. Understanding those languages and what they do for computers can be confusing. Many teachers and students found knitting was an excellent parallel that makes learning the computer languages faster and easier. Starting with a knit and purl stitch (1 and 0), we will discover the basics create interesting patterns. Creating the variations, the sky is the limit on possibilities. Check out the video below.

Combine your two favorite activities: LEGOs and Video Games! Students will create their own LEGO characters and adventures in an interactive 2D Video Game.

In this Black Rocket classic, you will go well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes and create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling the flow of gameplay, and storytelling.

Want to learn the world's fastest growing programming language favored by Google, NASA, Youtube, and the CIA? Learn how to code with Python to create engaging apps and games. Cost of license fee is included.

On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing game that they can play with friends and family at home. Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters. Using a professional 3D game development software, students will combine their creations into their own kart racing game that they can play with friends and family at home. Students can participate in eSports League races against other schools across the country with a chance to have their tracks featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Beginners, on to expert! Learn how to skate, stopping skills, and foot agility. Learn how to jam skate, speed skate including learning skate maintenance. Also each day we will be playing nerf games off skates! There are snacks included.

Beginners, on to expert! Learn how to skate, stopping skills, and foot agility. Learn how to jam skate, speed skate including learning skate maintenance. Also each day we will be playing nerf games off skates! There are snacks included.

Come learn the basics of self-defense, based on the internal martial arts approach. Students will study both physical defense and counter-attack options, as well as some de-escalation techniques.

Come learn the basics of self-defense, based on the internal martial arts approach. Students will study both physical defense and counter-attack options, as well as some de-escalation techniques.

Teen Yoga Camp helps teens develop physical, mental, and emotional strength through the practice of yoga focused on inner-courage, self-care, and positive body image. In a safe and empowering space designed to cultivate self-acceptance and connection, teens will learn techniques for coping with the unique issues they're faced with every day. Yoga relieves stress, reduces anxiety, and builds positive self-talk and self-compassion.

At The Good Wood Guys Urban Lumber Camp, kids will spend a few days learning about neighborhood trees, urban milling, and basic woodworking. We will start with a brief biology lesson, then take a walk to identify local trees. Afterwards, we will mill a featured species and complete a basic woodworking project using local species of lumber (elm, ash, honey locust, Russian olive, etc.). Projects include a Good Wood charcuterie board, Good Wood tool caddy, and a Good Wood squirrel picnic table.

At The Good Wood Guys Urban Lumber Camp, kids will spend a few days learning about neighborhood trees, urban milling, and basic woodworking. We will start with a brief biology lesson, then take a walk to identify local trees. Afterwards, we will mill a featured species and complete a basic woodworking project using local species of lumber (elm, ash, honey locust, Russian olive, etc.). Projects include a Good Wood charcuterie board, Good Wood tool caddy, and a Good Wood squirrel picnic table.

Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, you will learn the foundations of VR design. Take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. Cost of VR headset is included.