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Do you want to try playing Caribbean Steelpan (steel drums)? Now you can! In this 3-day, hands-on class series, participants will learn about and experience playing various types of Steelpans. We will learn Caribbean styles & rhythms, some basic music theory and even start learning a song! Steelpans, the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago, were invented by an ingenious and determined youth culture out of recycled 55 gallon oil barrels. This instrument has become the unmistakable soundtrack of the Caribbean.

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. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
 

Do you want to try playing Caribbean Steelpan (steel drums)? Now you can! In this 3-day, hands-on class series, participants will learn about and experience playing various types of Steelpans. We will learn Caribbean styles & rhythms, some basic music theory and even start learning a song! Steelpans, the national instrument of Trinidad & Tobago, were invented by an ingenious and determined youth culture out of recycled 55 gallon oil barrels. This instrument has become the unmistakable soundtrack of the Caribbean.

Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects.

Student-created 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.

Flex your CREATIVE muscles in this Summer Camp featuring ARTS and CRAFTS including fiber, ceramics, painting and more! Learn from a variety of instructors and take-home projects to share with family and friends.

Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, esports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s Esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.

Discover the Lua coding language while designing experiences in ROBLOX®, an online universe where you can create anything you dream of. This class combines game design concepts, coding, and fun! New developers will learn to use Roblox’s Studio software to reimagine the popular game genres with your own custom code!

Student-created games 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.
 

Improv and theatre join forces this summer as students learn the fundamentals of acting through exciting/silly/confidence-building improv games. By the end of the week, all age level participate in an Improv Olympics showcase for family and friends.
 

Improv and theatre join forces this summer as students learn the fundamentals of acting through exciting/silly/confidence-building improv games. By the end of the week, all age level participate in an Improv Olympics showcase for family and friends.
 

Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a Silicon Valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Flex your CREATIVE muscles in this Summer Camp featuring ARTS and CRAFTS including fiber, ceramics, painting and more! Learn from a variety of instructors and take-home projects to share with family and friends.

If you love the game Minecraft and always wanted to design your own world, this class is for you! Learn how to create a custom map, design structures to share between worlds, build with Redstone and command blocks, and create custom textures for you to import at home or share with friends. 

Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Learn to create stop-motion animation using your own action figures, LEGOs and more! Create a storyboard for your vision, capture scenes using our DSLR cameras or your own tablet/camera, and watch your vision come to life as a digital masterpiece complete with sound effects and music! Students will learn video production, editing and more.
 

Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, esports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s Esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Whether you are six or sixteen, it’s time to start a career as the next YouTube star. Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in 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.