Simple Machines and Basics of Robotics-101

Students will see motors and gears in action.  Students will get an understanding of robots and how they relate to machines and will have lots of hands on experiences.  Students will see how machines and robots are impacting the world today.  This class is structured for younger Explorers.

Ages 8 and 9                                                       

• Simple Machines  - understand motors and gears and how they apply to robotics
• Make Different Simple Machines
• Learn the Basics of Robotics (prepares for the Intro to Robotics) 

 Dates and Times:

Simple Machines 101 - June 12 - June 16, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Intro to Robotics and Scratch Coding -101

This session focuses on circuits and robots.  Students will put circuits together and see them work. They will also learn to code using Scratch (an introductory way to start coding).  They will leave with an appreciation of basic robots, circuitry and computing.  This is structured for younger Explorers.

Ages 8 -9  

• Basic of Robotics
• Basic of Circuits
• Basics of coding

Dates and Times:

Intro to Robotics and Scratch Coding 101 - June 19 - June 23, 2023

Intro to Web Development and Graphics - 101

This session focuses on learning to create a website, the elements of web design and graphic design techniques. It is structured for younger Explorers.  With hands on projects students will experience a taste allowing them to experience what it is like to create digital art and a web page to display that art. 

Ages 8-9

• Web Development
• Graphic Design

Dates and Times:

Intro to Web and Graphics 101 - June 26 - June 30, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm

STEM FUNDAMENTALS 110

Students will get an overall picture of the world of computers.  Students will be exposed to several facets of technology and will get hands on experiences.

Ages 10-17                                                        

• Computer Technology - the components of a computer
• Simple Machines  - understand motors and gears and how they apply to robotics
• Robotics - understand what robots are
• Computer Math - binary
• Coding - scratch and intro to python
• Data Science - how data is compiled and analyzed
• Vocabulary - common terms used in computer technology
• Disciplines - technology careers - similarities and differences

Dates and Times:  

STEM Fundamentals 110 - June 5 - June 9, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Simple Machines and Basics of Robotics-110

Students will learn about the different types of machines and will build several over the course of the week.  Students will see motors and gears in action.  Students will get an understanding of robots and how they relate to machines and will have lots of hands on experiences.  Students will see how machines and robots are impacting the world today.

Ages 10 and up                                                       

• Simple Machines  - understand motors and gears and how they apply to robotics
• Make Different Simple Machines
• Learn the Basics of Robotics (prepares for the Intro to Robotics) 

Dates and Times:

Simple Machines 110 - June 12 - June 16, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Intro to Robotics-110

This session focuses on circuits and robots.  Students will put circuits together and see them work. They will work on DIY robotics.  They will leave with an appreciation of basic robots, circuitry and computing.

Ages 10-17  

• Basic of Robotics
• Basic of Circuits

Dates and Times:

Intro to Robotics Explorer 110 - June 19 - June 23, 2023

Intro to Web Development and Graphics - 110

This session focuses on learning to create a website, the elements of web design and graphic design techniques. With hands on projects students will experience a taste allowing them to experience what it is like to create digital art and a web page to display that art.  

Ages 10-17

• Web Development and Design
• Graphic Design

Dates and Times:

Web and Graphics 110 - June 26 - June 30, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm

Computer Automation-110

This session focuses on computer automation using a Raspberry Pi. 

Students will learn how to use a Raspberry Pi computer to create code and set up automation projects with sensors and other devices.  Students will gain insights into the hardware inside and the flow of data. 

Students will leave with new knowledge of computing technology and experiences creating devices that will ignite more curiosity.

Ages 10-17                                                         

• Understand the Raspberry Pi
• Computer Automation Projects with the Raspberry Pi
• Understand the Components Inside a Computer
• Understand Data Flows Within the Computer
• Scratch and Python Coding                       

Dates and Times:

Computer Automation 110 - July 10 - July 14, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm

Computer Automation-120

This session focuses on computer automation using a Raspberry Pi. 

Returning students will use a Raspberry Pi computer to create code and set up more complex automation projects with sensors and other devices.  Students will gain insights into the hardware inside and the flow of data. 

Students will leave with more advanced knowledge of automation techniques and experiences creating devices.

Ages 10-17                                                        

• Computer Automation Projects with the Raspberry P
• Understand Data Flows Within the Computer
• Python Coding                       

Dates and Times:

Computer Automation 110 - June 19 - June 23, 2023
Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm

Intro to Robotics-120

This session focuses on more advanced robotics for young students. Students will put circuits together and see them work. They will work on more complex DIY robotics.  They will leave with an better understanding of basic robots, circuitry and computing.

Ages 10-17  

• Basic of Robotics
• Basic of Circuits
• DIY projects

Dates and Times:

Intro to Robotics Explorer 110 - June 26 - June 30, 2023