May 21, 2013
The MakersFactory Tech Survey Club is a perfect addition to any homeschooling curriculum! Eight weeks of technology-oriented and computer-based activities will keep students engaged as they learn and participate in a variety of MakersFactory offerings.
- Week One: 2D design with Inkscape – Create custom stickers and decals.
- Week Two: Laser-Cutting with Inkscape – Engrave and design a nameplate and a laser-cut lamp.
- Week Three & Four: 3D Design with Blender – Create a 3D model and prepare it for 3D printing.
- Week Five & Six: Game Maker – learn how to customize and design video games from scratch.
- Week Seven: LEGO Mindstorms – Build and program a robot to perform simple tasks.
- Week Eight: Arduino with Scratch – Learn to program a miniature computer.
It is not a requirement for your child to be homeschooled in order to attend. If it works for their schedule, feel free to join!
We are an approved vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Check out our listing here.
Date: Every Wednesday from April 16 -June 4th 2013 (eight weeks)
Time: 1-2:30pm
Age: 9+
Price: $250. Paid in two installments of $125!
Register Here
May 22, 2013
Spring Quarter
Game Design Club
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 10 week 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.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Wednesdays, April 10th – May 29th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (four week session)
Register for Game Design Club
May 23, 2013
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Club! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft club 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. Over the eight weeks of the course, 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 FOUR makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 4/4 available.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Every Thursday, April 11th – May 30th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (eight week session)
Register for Minecraft Club
May 26, 2013
Introduction to Programming: For kids aged 9-12
Learn the basics of coding using Processing, an open source programming language and coding environment for people who want to create images, animations, games, and more! You’ll learn the core concepts needed for writing code in almost any language. Then, using Processing’s extensive library of functions, you’ll use those new coding skills to quickly build graphical programs, with infinite possibility for behaviors and interactions. You can then export your program as a Java applet that can be shared with your friends, or easily embedded on an HTML website. The value and reach of computer programming in today’s industries are rapidly growing, so get started building your skillset at MakersFactory!
Register for Intro to Programming
Time: Sunday May 26th, 9am-12pm
Price: $87
Min Students Needed:3
Max Students:8
Current Students:2
May 28, 2013
The MakersFactory Tech Survey Club is a perfect addition to any homeschooling curriculum! Eight weeks of technology-oriented and computer-based activities will keep students engaged as they learn and participate in a variety of MakersFactory offerings.
- Week One: 2D design with Inkscape – Create custom stickers and decals.
- Week Two: Laser-Cutting with Inkscape – Engrave and design a nameplate and a laser-cut lamp.
- Week Three & Four: 3D Design with Blender – Create a 3D model and prepare it for 3D printing.
- Week Five & Six: Game Maker – learn how to customize and design video games from scratch.
- Week Seven: LEGO Mindstorms – Build and program a robot to perform simple tasks.
- Week Eight: Arduino with Scratch – Learn to program a miniature computer.
It is not a requirement for your child to be homeschooled in order to attend. If it works for their schedule, feel free to join!
We are an approved vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Check out our listing here.
Date: Every Wednesday from April 16 -June 4th 2013 (eight weeks)
Time: 1-2:30pm
Age: 9+
Price: $250. Paid in two installments of $125!
Register Here
May 29, 2013
Spring Quarter
Game Design Club
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 10 week 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.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Wednesdays, April 10th – May 29th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (four week session)
Register for Game Design Club
May 30, 2013
Take your minecrafting to the next level with MakersFactory Minecraft Club! Plan and design massive constructions, build elaborate Redstone contraptions, work as a team and build a world all your own. The Minecraft club 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. Over the eight weeks of the course, 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 FOUR makersfactory laptops available to reserve on a first come first serve basis. 4/4 available.
Ages: 9-12
Time: Every Thursday, April 11th – May 30th, 3:15pm-4:45pm
Price: $120 every four weeks (eight week session)
Register for Minecraft Club
June 4, 2013
The MakersFactory Tech Survey Club is a perfect addition to any homeschooling curriculum! Eight weeks of technology-oriented and computer-based activities will keep students engaged as they learn and participate in a variety of MakersFactory offerings.
- Week One: 2D design with Inkscape – Create custom stickers and decals.
- Week Two: Laser-Cutting with Inkscape – Engrave and design a nameplate and a laser-cut lamp.
- Week Three & Four: 3D Design with Blender – Create a 3D model and prepare it for 3D printing.
- Week Five & Six: Game Maker – learn how to customize and design video games from scratch.
- Week Seven: LEGO Mindstorms – Build and program a robot to perform simple tasks.
- Week Eight: Arduino with Scratch – Learn to program a miniature computer.
It is not a requirement for your child to be homeschooled in order to attend. If it works for their schedule, feel free to join!
We are an approved vendor with Ocean Grove Charter School. Check out our listing here.
Date: Every Wednesday from April 16 -June 4th 2013 (eight weeks)
Time: 1-2:30pm
Age: 9+
Price: $250. Paid in two installments of $125!
Register Here
June 17, 2013
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.
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.
