Intro to Python and Logic Thinking - 210

This session focuses on Python coding and logic thinking.  Students will learn how technical problems are broken down logically to develop coding solutions.  It gives students opportunities to practice coding on a variety of subjects learning both the command structures and the logic.

Students will leave with many coding experiences that can be used in learning other languages or in developing more advanced skills in Python.

Ages 10 - 17

• Python Coding Basics

• Logic Thinking

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Fall and Summer

Python Structure and Logic Thinking - 210

This session focuses on how to structure code logically for more complex programs.  Students will learn how technical problems are broken down logically to develop coding solutions.  It gives students opportunities to practice coding on a variety of subjects learning both the command structures and the logic.

Students should already have taken Intro to Python or a basic Python coding class.  Students will leave with coding experiences that can be used for more complex coding challenges. 

Ages 11 - 17

• Python Coding Structure

• Logic Thinking

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Fall and Summer

Intro to Web Development and Graphics - 210

This session focuses on learning to create a website, the elements of web design and graphic design techniques. It is structured for the Apprentice age group who should be ready to go a bit beyond the basic introduction.

With hands on projects students will 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:

Offered in the Summer 

Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and Animation-210

This session focuses on application topics in multimedia.  Students will be exposed to:  graphics, animation, and 3D design and printing.  Students will get hands on experience with projects in these areas.

Ages 11-17

• Graphic Design
• Animation
• 3D Design and Printing

Dates and Times:

Intro to C++ and Logic Thinking - 210

This session focuses on learning the basics of  C++ and logic thinking.  Students will learn how technical problems are broken down logically to develop coding solutions.  It gives students opportunities to practice coding on a variety of subjects learning both the command structures and the logic.    

Students can bring their knowledge of Python to help transition to other languages.  Students who haven't coded before will learn the basics of coding.

Ages 11-17                                                         

• C++ Coding Basics

• Logic Thinking

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

(new) Robotics Club and Competition Team - Engineering

 - Learn all about robots and join the team to learn to compete against others

Build Your Own Computer -310

This is a part of the Engineering "build camps".  There are 4 sessions within this camp.  The first session focuses on the process of building a computer and the science of computer hardware. The science learned will be reviewed and reinforced. Students will practice the process of putting a computer system together. Students will prepare to build a new desktop computer.

Students must show that they have learned the science of the hardware to move on to the next stage.

The second session focuses on building a new computer and setting it up with the Windows operating system.

The third session focuses on learning the basics of Python coding.

Using the commands from week 3, the fourth session focuses on writing a Python game.

Ages 12-17  

• Basic of Computer Hardware
• The Build Process
• Intro to Python Coding
• Write a Pythong game

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

3D Modeling, Animation and 3D Printing - 310

This session focuses on modeling and animation.  It takes the learnings from the Apprentice class on graphic design and 3D modeling to the next level.  It has a singular focus on going deeper into 3D modeling, animation and 3D printing. 

Students will leave with a deeper level of knowledge of 3D multimedia that can grow into more advanced animation and film.

Ages 12-17

• Graphic Design
• Animation
• 3D Design and Printing

3D Modeling, Animation and 3D Printing - 310 

Offered in the Summer

Build Your Own Robot - 310

This is a part of the Engineering "build camps".  This camp teaches you to build a robot that you can keep.  There are 2 weeks to this camp.  This first session focuses on the basics of electronics where students will learn the science of basic circuitry and will create devices using motors. This knowlede will be useful in the second session that focuses on the basics of robotics.   Students will put robots together and see them work.  They will leave with a new robot that they built.

Ages 12-17

• Programming Robots
• Basics of Circuitry
• Understand of the Types of Circuits
• Learn Soldering
• Basics of Robotics
• Build a Robot

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

These sessions are for returning BYOC youth.  They can continue to grow their skills deeper.

BYOC also offers a Senior Engineering program when there are youth who want to return after completing the Associate program.

Build Your Own Gaming Rig - 410

This session focuses on upgrading the computer that students built to be a gaming rig, learn about computer maintenance and troubleshooting and add computer automation to the computer. 

Students will upgrade the components to handle more complex gaming putting them on par with other gamers.

Students will integrate automation into their computer allowing it to automatically do various tasks. 

Students will gain more insights into troubleshooting problems with their hardware and learn typical solutions.

Students will leave with more advanced knowledge of the hardware and software that is running on their machines and how to maintain performance over time. 

Ages 12-17                                                        

• Add Automation to the Computer Already Built
• Upgrade the Computer to a Gaming Rig
• Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Next Level Python Coding - 410

This session focuses on expanding skills in Python coding.  Students will use their knowledge of python to approach more complex problems and learn more python commands to help with solving those problems.

Logic thinking will be required.  Students will practice coding on a variety of subjects, learning both the command structures and the logic.

Students will leave with many coding experiences that can be used in learning other languages or in developing more advanced skills in Python.

• Intermediate Level Python Coding
• Logic Thinking
• Solve More Complex Coding Challenges

Ages 12-17

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer