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Minecraft Modding: Character Creation
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
If your kiddo loves Minecraft, you've come to the right place. Our most popular camp of the summer will take their passion to the next level by teaching them how to create their own “mods” (short for modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. New this year is an easy to use drag & drop Java-based code editor called MCreator, where campers learn how to customize their Minecraft games by creating their own new ores, tools and game weapons,...
Monday Jun 12th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Virtual Reality: Create Your Own Reality
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
The use of Virtual Reality is changing the face of computing and user applications before our very eyes! This camp teaches one of the most advanced VR design applications in the industry, Blocksmith, which allows students to easily make VR/AR experiences, games and more for both desktop and mobile. Students will design their own 3D environments and then immerse themselves directly into it with Google Cardboard headsets. This is a one-of-a-kind...
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Creative Technology
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
In this camp, we'll explore our creativity by adding LEDs and conductive materials to our works of art to make them stand out. We'll make exciting origami, plush creatures and wearable art in this camp with embedded electronics that will light them up and take them to the next level! In this hands-on camp, you will take home several unique projects that will impress your friends and family! No experience necessary! Just bring your innovative...
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Rocket Academy
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Rocket Academy is one of our newest camps this summer designed to introduce basic rocketry concepts in order for students to design, build and launch simple rockets. We’ll learn and explore how rockets work and launch a series of different types of rockets throughout the week with a range of propulsion types (ex: air pressure, water and Estes Model Rockets). Campers will learn the basic principles of propulsion – the thrust equation, conservation...
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Unity 3D Game Design
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Every student wants to be a game designer, and UNITY is arguably the most versatile Game Engine available for game designers of all skill levels! Our students will learn to design & code stunning 2D/3D games & animations using an easy-to-use visual programming interface. Command-line coding experience is recommended, but not required! Unity is uniquely suited for both beginner & experienced game designers and is the game engine of choice...
Monday Jun 19th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Junior Roblox Game Designers
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Learn the basics of designing and coding your own games in Roblox. Explore a selection of pre-generated worlds and tasks as you learn the fundamentals of coding in Roblox Lua. Learn the basics of using Roblox Studio as you design a multitude of different games using different game styles and models. This camp is designed for 8 - 10 year olds interested in learning the basics of Roblox before moving into our more advanced Roblox Designers camp. ...
Monday Jun 19th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Python Programming
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Python is one of the most widely used general-purpose programming languages in mainstream use today. Python’s popularity is born out of its simplicity, efficiency and overall ease of readability. Learn the principles, common programming applications and general use of Python, including variables, user input, operators and command structures. This course requires Coding 101 or prior command-line coding experience. (Block-coding not applicable.)...
Monday Jun 19th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Circuits & Soldering
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
This camp will start out by exploring the world of prototyping with microprocessors with the help of the SparkFun Inventor's Kit. We'll learn to use jump cables, resistors, sensors, shields and more as we work through a series of projects on an Arduino circuit board. Utilizing 16 interconnected circuits, we will learn to code in the Arduino programming language, making LEDs blink, sensors read input and more! We'll finish the week by learning...
Monday Jun 19th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Coding 101
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
This camp teaches what it truly means to CODE, allowing students to develop their problem-solving skills using a hands-on approach in fun and interactive ways. This is the first step in learning "real coding" and making the move away from drag & drop coding. Students learn all of the critical fundamentals of programming, including syntax, code commenting, control structures (for loops, if/else statements, while loops) and overall code readability....
Monday Jun 12th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Platformer Game Design
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
This camp enables campers of all skill levels to create dynamic, multi-level games that they can share with friends & family! Coding is NOT REQUIRED with the Flowlab game creator, but campers are only limited by their imaginations as they create multi-level, interactive 2D games, similar to Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders & more. Campers will create their own objects, terrain, projectiles & more, then they will design their...
Monday Jun 19th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Coding 201: JavaScript Programming
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
One of the three core programming languages critical for web development, JavaScript is an essential language to learn in the world of programming. Learn the fundamentals of variables, user input, Booleans, and logical and comparison operators, use of math and graphics, random generators and data structures. This course requires Coding 101 as a prerequisite. Drop-off/Pick-up instructions as well as all other camp details will be sent to you during...
Monday Jun 26th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
LEGO Robotics: Build, Code, Battle
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
This course introduces campers to the LEGO® Mindstorms robotics platform. Campers will choose different machine-style builds and program the devices using the EV3 application. Using block-based programming modules, students will instruct their robot in a variety of tasks; depending on the build, this may include a sorting procedure, pick & place routine, or a balancing algorithm. If your student is a hands-on tinkerer-type kiddo, then this...
Monday Jun 26th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Minecraft Modding: World Design
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Calling all Minecrafters! If your kiddo is crazy about Minecraft, then this camp will take their passion to the next level by teaching them how to create their own “mods” (short for modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Campers learn how to customize their Minecraft games by creating whole new worlds and biomes. New this year is that campers will use a drag & drop Java-based code editor called MCreator - enabling an easy to use and...
Monday Jun 26th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
3D Printing & CAD Design
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Here's your chance to learn 3D modeling & design! In this hands-on, project-based course we'll learn the ins & outs of CAD using the popular application, TynkerCAD. After our designs are complete, we'll 3D Print our creations, which students will get to take home! NOTE: Many projects will be printed throughout the week and may require the student/parent to pick up from Silicon STEM after the camp has ended. If your student likes this class,...
Monday Jun 26th, 1–4pm Mountain Time
(5 sessions)
Wild & Wacky Science
Silicon STEM Academy @ 1955 E Arizona Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Future Scientists: this camp is for you! In this camp, we will make things pop, squish & ooze, as well as examine bugs & scat from the outdoors. We'll roll up our sleeves and explore the principles of chemistry, physics, biology & edible science in this camp. Held both indoors and out, we'll get messy as we conduct hands-on experiments with household products as well as items we find in nature! It's non-stop action, as we'll create things...
Monday Jul 3rd, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
(4 sessions)
