This summer course is designed to teach beginning robotics students how to experiment with the application of simple machines in a robotic environment. Each student will be assigned his/her own WEDO LEGO robot to use. Participants will learn the core concepts of robot design and WEDO programming. This program is designed for the students who love to tinker and build things that move. Our goal is to make science, technology, engineering and mathematics irresistibly FUN. Brought to you by Kaleidoscope Discovery Center. (Ages 6-9)

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers. Each day campers take part in off-screen and on-screen activities such as video game trivia, relay race-style physical activities, friendly staff led tournaments, in game challenges, and more! Campers can play their favorite titles independently or join team games organized by the camp staff. Campers have access to play all age-appropriate games available at Localhost. A limited selection of staff-reviewed T for Teen games will be available such as Fortnite.

More of what you love! Join this camp for four days of Lego fun. Take part in friendly building challenges and get some builder’s choice time too!

This exciting and educational Tuskegee Airmen created program teaches students the basics of programming & flying drones. It is designed for kids of all ages interested in technology, engineering & aviation. Students will learn how to program & fly drones, as well as understand the mechanics behind them, while also learning about safety, regulations & ethical considerations. The camp provides a fun & challenging environment for kids to develop skills & knowledge while encouraging teamwork, creativity & problem-solving abilities. With experienced instructors, this camp is the perfect opportunity for children to explore their interests & discover new passions.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers.

Camp Nerd Street takes a unique approach to gaming through in-person video game and esports camps at our gaming and esports facility, Localhost. Our week-long summer experience offers a robust camp that allows kids who are interested in gaming to meet and engage with their peers in a fun and safe atmosphere. Our engaging and educational esports programs balance on-screen gameplay with off-screen activities to help kids think critically about gaming while participating in an active, social, and cognitive curriculum. Through a positive and supportive environment, we help young gamers build healthy gaming habits while developing their skills around teamwork, leadership, collaboration, and trust to inspire them to become the next generation of gamers.

RoboQuest Camp invites young innovators to explore the thrilling world of robotics and coding. Campers will design and build their own creations in Build-a-Bot, engage in hands-on learning with Cubelets in Robocoding, and program Edison, a robot & interactive STEM tool for robotics and coding. Throughout the day, they'll participate in exciting games that foster critical thinking and collaboration. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in technology, creativity, and fun! Led by: Nexplore

Who’s ready to be a drone pilot? In this epic club participants will learn how to fly a DWI Quad Rotor Drone, design creative courses to race each other through, learn about the many uses of drones, practice working together to accomplish flight-based tasks and more! We’ve prepared new objectives and high energy warm up games for each session, to help keep kids engaged after a long day at school. Led by: The Recreation Academy

A fun-filled journey into sound! This is an exciting hands- on experience where students explore the art of making music. They will learn how to compose, record, and produce their own song. We will even film a music video!!

Chess camps are the perfect way for new players tolearnthe game, or for established players to deepen their understanding of the game. Aspiring top tier playerscantake on some intensive instruction. Trained chess clubinstructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and playtohelpguide students through each lesson. I

Join us for this building summer camp where camperswilluse LEGO Bricks to build different characters fromtheirfavorite video games, Mario Bros. Characters such as Super Mario Bros, Bowser, and their friends cometolifeusing our robots, mosaics, and 3D art, made of LEGOBricks. Each day will be a new adventure as thevirtual and LEGO worlds combine! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure

Build lots of motorized Star Wars models for both the Rebel forces and the Dark side. If you're a Disney fan, we have lots of Princesses, Mickey, and Donald too! Come experience this stellar, Magical adventure! All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.

This camp takes you on a thrilling adventure building Harry Potter characters in a fantasy world of owls, wands, and spells. All campers take home a custom-made mini figure.

After “adopting” their very own plush puppy, students will role- play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog. Students will role-play the key staff functions performed at a veterinary office and how to keep their “adopted” plush puppy healthy. These future veterinarians will explore digestion, the different parts of the canine eye, animal body language and how X-rays are used to diagnose and treat common illnesses.

Students will meet firefighters from the Union Fire Protection District, learn about fire safety and learn about possible careers as a firefighter. Parents can stay with students. (Ages 5 – 8)