"Wonder how amazing Pixar Animations are made? Students will be introduced to the powerful animation features of the professional 3D Modeling software, Blender. An expansion of the Fundamentals of 3D Modeling in Blender course (above), students will learn how to rig their characters, apply joint dynamics, keyframe movement, as well as create an entire scene of motion! Exploration of this technical and creative skill is a window into the career of a professional animator! A presentation for friends and families during the final hour of the course will create an opportunity for students who wish to present their animations to share what they created and learned. For more fun in Blender also see course: Fundamentals of 3D Modeling in Blender"

Actors attack the park and their acting skills with boisterous interactive theater games, improvisation, skits, and pop of performances throughout the park.

Actors attack the park and their acting skills with boisterous interactive theater games, improvisation, skits, and pop of performances throughout the park.

Take a trip with us to explore Aboriginal, Greek, Egyptian, and Asian art. Learn what art means to people in other parts of the world and, most importantly, work on art projects based on these cultures!

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. Students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

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. Students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. *Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only and requires a 64-bit operating system.

Do you want to learn how to create your own jewelry? Imagine making something yourself that’s one of a kind and could never be found in a regular store, or creating the perfect gift for a friend. Join Sara to learn the basics of braiding, beading, macramé and more! In this camp you’ll make bunches of bracelets and some new friendships too. BONUS: we will also take a look at some neat DIY jewelry holders for your creations!

If you enjoyed the Friendship bracelet class (or if you missed it) you’ll definitely want to check this out. Imagine being able to whip up the perfect necklace for that new outfit, or creating a pendant that means something special to you. In addition to using some of the same techniques learned in the Friendship Bracelet camp in a different way, you will also explore new jewelry making basics such as making your own pendants out of clay, beads, stones and other things from nature. BONUS: you guessed it, more DIY jewelry holders!

Discover the wonderful world of Nano Tech mystery with a box of hands-on experiments and activities! Did you know a nanometer is just one-millionth of a millimeter? Students will learn how physics at the nanoscale affects the world around us, and what cutting edge scientists and engineers are doing to push the limits of current technologies. Build circuits, experiment with versatile polymers, and have fun while learning about the magic of Nano Tech. Working through the engaging experiments in this kit, students will gain a deeper understanding of the incredible magic of electricity, light, and optics! Virtual Mystery Guests will share some of their amazing accomplishments and research to reinforce concepts learned in the course. During the final hour of the course students can invite friends and family for a presentation. The Box of Nano Tech Adventures will be picked up 2 weeks before the start date and is yours to keep and enjoy well into the future!

Spend your week exploring the world of fantastic beasts and dark arts while learning about what might really be possible through the science of potions, herbology, flight, and more. A little crafting, a little experimenting, and a lot of magic!

Explore using Fusion 360, a professional Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for designing 3-Dimensional objects. Learn this fun and highly marketable skill used in the engineering, design, and STEM fields. Students will gain key problem solving, design, and critical thinking skills along the way. Create your own files to use for printing on a 3D printer or render and print out a realistic 3D drawing of your design! A presentation for friends and families during the final hour of the course will create an opportunity for students who wish to present their professional designs and creations to share what they learned.

Come spend the day exploring the earth!  This summer camp will introduce students to local rocks, soil, plants and trees.  The days will be spent outdoors collecting and identifying a variety of geologic and biologic materials.  This camp will include some related arts and crafts activities.

Learn real-world robotics and engineering principles, and computer programming in a fun and interactive way! FIRST Tech Challenge robotics challenges students to use critical thinking skills to create robots which will accomplish specific tasks in fun, high action competitions between 4 robots. Robots will be built of metal parts, hardware, electronics, multiple motors, and innovative customized components students will create. Students will build their robots to be driven using game controllers and will also program them to run autonomously. Explore the exciting worlds of design, structure, construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, Java programming, creative problem solving and teamwork!

Wonder what your drawings would look like in 3D? Students will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using the professional, free and open source software, Blender, to transform their drawings into three dimensional characters. As the foundation of everything in 3D graphics, modeling is a fun and highly valuable skill. Exploration of this technical and creative skill is a window into a computer graphics career designing models and characters for movies, advertising, and video games! A presentation for friends and families during the final hour of the course will create an opportunity for students who wish to present their 3D characters to share what they created and learned. For more fun in Blender also see course: 3D Animation Basics.

Design, build, and program LEGO MINDSTORMS®-based robots to perform fun autonomous “missions” on a playing field.

Design, build, and program LEGO MINDSTORMS®-based robots to perform fun autonomous “missions” on a playing field.

6-8 year olds will learn basic engineering, building and programming skills using LEGO® Education WeDo sets, ultimately applying these newly learned concepts to make their designs come to life! They will record their journey and design process in an engineering notebook along the way. Camp will focus on celebrating discovery, problem solving, and teamwork. process in an engineering notebook along the way. Camp will focus on celebrating discovery, problem solving, and teamwork.

6-8 year olds will learn basic engineering, building and programming skills using LEGO® Education WeDo sets, ultimately applying these newly learned concepts to make their designs come to life! They will record their journey and design process in an engineering notebook along the way. Camp will focus on celebrating discovery, problem solving, and teamwork. process in an engineering notebook along the way. Camp will focus on celebrating discovery, problem solving, and teamwork.

Have you ever wondered why some foods taste sweet and others sour? How about what makes bread rise or sugar caramelize? You can learn the science behind some basic cooking techniques without ever leaving your kitchen. In this online camp, with just a few grocery supplies, mixing bowls, and a microwave you will explore the science of food. Combine a dash of basic chemistry, a few tablespoons of biology, and half a cup of trying new things to create a week that’s both fun and delicious.

Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.

Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible.

Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this class, if you can dream it, you can make it! Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this class, if you can dream it, you can make it! Begin by creating your own digital Pokemon-style custom playing card game. Progress onto designing action figures, jewelry, and toys in professional-level modeling software. Learn how to prepare a model for 3D printing and create a design portfolio to showcase your work! No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.

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. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! ? Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years?.

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. Each lesson takes you step-by-step on a programming path that will let you challenge friends with fun content you create from start to finish! ? Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years?.

Explore what might be possible both in our galaxy and far away. Take a trip through science and crafts to the desert of Jakku or the forest moon of Endor, and learn to keep warm while out in the snows of Hoth. Learn to pilot the Millenium Falcon, build your own R2 unit, and encounter a lost child along the way.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Bring your energy and excitement as you enjoy an afternoon of outdoor athletic activities. You will learn the basic skills, rules, and game play for some individual and team sports while also playing good old fashion outdoor games. Bring a refillable water bottle and a snack.

Solving big problems in science takes knowledge, creativity, and sometimes, just some basic household items used in unusual ways. You are invited to come work online together with other girls, but without leaving your home, to take on the challenge! Guided by the Women in Science from MVCC, you will see everyday things in whole new ways and learn how science can affect many different areas of your life.

Consider the science behind Iron Man’s suit and Black Panther’s claws, what could make Captain Marvel fly, and whether you could really shrink to the size of an ant! Design your own superhero and work together to discover how you, like the Avengers, could help save the world.

Have you ever wanted to invent something? This workshop will show you how to create your own fantastic invention, perform market reseach and create an impactful presentation to "sell it"! Students will create 3 dimensional models/prototypes during the workshop and at home. They will present their invention to enthusiastic and knowledgeable MVCC Professors and other “Sharks” (like the TV show, Shark Tank!) and the best invention will be recognized and celebrated! The final remote presentation to the Sharks will be open for family and friends.