Tech Survey Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Not sure where your interests lie? Take the Tech Survey camp with MakersFactory and find out! In this five-day camp, we will lead students on a grand tour of MakersFactory offerings, covering five of our most successful and popular topics, including:
Game Design with Game Maker 8.1
-Programming with Scratch
-2D Design and Laser-cutting with Inkscape
-3D Design with Wings3D
-Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Register for Tech Survey Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 9am-12pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
Upcoming Events › Classes
June 19, 2013
Kids Summer Camp: Tech Survey
MFY Private Group Tour
This event includes
- private tour of MakersFactory,
- a video presentation of 3D printing and laser cutting
- a quick project made using our laser cutter
This tour will be given to Lizzy Fowler Adventure camps.
Kids Summer Camp: Minecraft
Minecraft Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Camp! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft camp is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Students will transform an ordinary Minecraft landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out!
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FIVE makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 5/5 still available.
Register for Minecraft Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 1pm-4pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
June 20, 2013
Kids Summer Camp: Tech Survey
Tech Survey Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Not sure where your interests lie? Take the Tech Survey camp with MakersFactory and find out! In this five-day camp, we will lead students on a grand tour of MakersFactory offerings, covering five of our most successful and popular topics, including:
Game Design with Game Maker 8.1
-Programming with Scratch
-2D Design and Laser-cutting with Inkscape
-3D Design with Wings3D
-Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Register for Tech Survey Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 9am-12pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
Kids Summer Camp: Minecraft
Minecraft Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Camp! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft camp is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Students will transform an ordinary Minecraft landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out!
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FIVE makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 5/5 still available.
Register for Minecraft Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 1pm-4pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
June 21, 2013
Kids Summer Camp: Tech Survey
Tech Survey Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Not sure where your interests lie? Take the Tech Survey camp with MakersFactory and find out! In this five-day camp, we will lead students on a grand tour of MakersFactory offerings, covering five of our most successful and popular topics, including:
Game Design with Game Maker 8.1
-Programming with Scratch
-2D Design and Laser-cutting with Inkscape
-3D Design with Wings3D
-Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms NXT
Register for Tech Survey Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 9am-12pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
Kids Summer Camp: Minecraft
Minecraft Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Camp! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft camp is entirely student-led so each class will be completely different as students decide collaboratively how and what to create each time. Instructors will facilitate organization and operate as “GMs” to make sure each student’s ideas can be fully realized in the Minecraft world. Students will transform an ordinary Minecraft landscape… but into what? Sign up and find out!
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to bring their own laptop with Minecraft installed and a valid Minecraft account set up. For students who use desktops we have FIVE makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 5/5 still available.
Register for Minecraft Camp
Time: June 17th-21st, 1pm-4pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
June 24, 2013
Kids Summer Camp: Introduction to Robotics
Introduction to Robotics Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Summer is a great time to get your hands on some fun projects. As a team, use our LEGO Mindstorms kit to build and program a true robot to perform various tasks. Learn basic programming concepts with the drag-and-drop “kid friendly” Mindstorms software. Use mechanical engineering concepts to create accessories for the robot to use in completing it’s tasks. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience with any of the elements – design, electronics or programming because we’ll start at the most basic level and take you through the entire process in a supportive and fun environment.
Register for Introduction to Robotics Camp
Time: June 24th-28th, 9am-12pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
Kids Summer Camp: Introduction to Game Design
Introduction to Game Design Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Like movie making, game design involves a lot of complicated processes, from programming the environment and character abilities to inventing the levels and point systems. These parts of game design and more will be covered in this weeklong course, using the game design software GameMaker. Participants will have the chance to work in a small group setting to discover more about the fascinating world of gaming. Participants will receive with both an editable GameMaker file and an executable file of their game to send to their friends.
Register for Introduction to Game Design Camp
Time: June 24th-28th, 1pm-4pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
June 25, 2013
Kids Summer Camp: Introduction to Robotics
Introduction to Robotics Camp: For kids aged 9-12
Summer is a great time to get your hands on some fun projects. As a team, use our LEGO Mindstorms kit to build and program a true robot to perform various tasks. Learn basic programming concepts with the drag-and-drop “kid friendly” Mindstorms software. Use mechanical engineering concepts to create accessories for the robot to use in completing it’s tasks. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience with any of the elements – design, electronics or programming because we’ll start at the most basic level and take you through the entire process in a supportive and fun environment.
Register for Introduction to Robotics Camp
Time: June 24th-28th, 9am-12pm
Price: $225
Please see main kidscamp page here for the max count of students needed to run this class.
