Silicon STEM Academy Classes, Denver

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...

If your camper likes to explore the physical world by making things pop, squish, fly, balance and ooze, then Weird Science is the camp for them! We'll roll up our sleeves and explore scientific principles by conducting hands-on experiments with everyday products! If your student likes this class, they will love the LEGO Robotics camp for its hands-on...

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. Students will also learn...

STEM campers can let their creativity go wild as they build sets and characters for the creation and production of their own original stop-motion videos. In this camp, students will build their own characters using wireframe armatures with play dough, and get to write their own story lines using a variety of sets and backdrops. Students will learn...

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...

The possibilities are endless as campers explore robotics and programming with Sphero BOLT! Packed with programmable sensors and a colorful LED light matrix, this popular robotic ball will keep campers engaged as they learn to aim and drive their new robot, use the light matrix to display characters or play games, and even talk to other Sphero BOLTs...

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...

Held at Silicon STEM's main campus, 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. Students learn all of the critical fundamentals of programming, including syntax, code commenting, control structures (for loops, if/else statements, while...

Learn the basics of Modding Minecraft using Java programming in a friendly, accessible and age-appropriate block coding format. Imagination is your only boundary as you will learn to modify your worlds, player and gear. Explore a selection of pre-generated worlds and tasks as you learn the fundamentals of "Modding" (short for Modifying). This camp...

This intermediate Coding Bootcamp in Python Programming offers teens an opportunity to expand their coding knowledge in 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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Social media platforms are mere pastimes for a new generation of information consumers, but for the YouTube Star, communication platforms are powerful tools that can turn surfers into entrepreneurs and celebrities! In this SSA exclusive one-week summer camp, students will create their own YouTube channel and use Adobe Premiere Pro to learn the critical...