EXCITING, HANDS-ON STEM CAMPS!
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At iCode, campers immerse themselves in a world of tech!
Our camps are perfect for kids and teens who have great imaginations, enjoy solving challenges, or simply love technology. If your camper is into Minecraft, ROBLOX, VR, Game Design, Drones, YouTube, Digital Art or Robotics, we have the perfect fit for your child's interest and skill level! All iCode Camps are instructor-led, curriculum based, and expose students to skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. |
Summer 2023 CampsFull Camp Descriptions are available below!
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2023 Summer Camp List & Descriptions
Animation Creation: Exploring Today's Digital Tools
Inspired by Pixar, Walt Disney, and DreamWorks, this camp will explore the methods used in these animations studios and apply them to make our own animations!
Creative Lab: 3D Printing & Design - MOST POPULAR!
This camp is dedicated to exploring the ins-and-outs of one of the most interesting areas in tech. 3D printing is a mode of product development that is fast, easy, and creative! Campers will work throughout the week to design & print their own creation! They will use a development style called rapid prototyping, where development starts at a basic idea, then to designing models, and finally a finished product. This camp is the perfect blend of creativity and productivity!
Artist's Studio: 2D & 3D Digital Design
Campers will learn to express themselves utilizing the digital tools of the art industry. Various pieces will be created throughout the week that will then be shared and discussed as a group, giving these artists the crucial experience of personal feedback. Some of the areas that each new artist will explore include: photo manipulation, digital painting, 3D sculpting, and programming art! Campers will create an art gallery-style presentation for audiences to experience and enjoy their projects.
Shark Tank: Create & Pitch Your Own Product!
Campers will learn how to think like creative entrepreneurs and compete in a crowded marketplace with unique solutions to tomorrow’s problems. Working with professional tools like Adobe XD will give campers a competitive edge and help them learn what it takes to take an idea to market. Campers will collaborate with other campers in completing group and individual projects. These entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to build a startup with their friends, create sophisticated websites, develop marketing plans, and 3D print prototypes. At the end of this busy week, these new start-ups will pitch their projects to a panel of iCode’s top sharks and learn how to negotiate to fund your idea.
YouTube Creator: Learn Production Basics - MOST POPULAR!
YouTube has become the premier platform for creators of all kinds to film and produce content that reaches millions of people. This camp is perfect for future content creators to learn the skills that will push their videos to the top. Campers will learn to use digital cameras, how to edit audio, video, and produce content that is not just unique but interesting for their audience.
Digital Photographer: Photography & Image Editing Basics
Campers will learn to use digital cameras and photo editing software to create beautiful compositions.
Digital DJ: Creating Music with Sonic Pi
Campers go behind the sounds of our favorite tunes to see how science, technology, mathematics, and engineering are utilized to create music today. Using theory and programming tools like Sonic Pi, campers can express themselves like never before
Inspired by Pixar, Walt Disney, and DreamWorks, this camp will explore the methods used in these animations studios and apply them to make our own animations!
Creative Lab: 3D Printing & Design - MOST POPULAR!
This camp is dedicated to exploring the ins-and-outs of one of the most interesting areas in tech. 3D printing is a mode of product development that is fast, easy, and creative! Campers will work throughout the week to design & print their own creation! They will use a development style called rapid prototyping, where development starts at a basic idea, then to designing models, and finally a finished product. This camp is the perfect blend of creativity and productivity!
Artist's Studio: 2D & 3D Digital Design
Campers will learn to express themselves utilizing the digital tools of the art industry. Various pieces will be created throughout the week that will then be shared and discussed as a group, giving these artists the crucial experience of personal feedback. Some of the areas that each new artist will explore include: photo manipulation, digital painting, 3D sculpting, and programming art! Campers will create an art gallery-style presentation for audiences to experience and enjoy their projects.
Shark Tank: Create & Pitch Your Own Product!
Campers will learn how to think like creative entrepreneurs and compete in a crowded marketplace with unique solutions to tomorrow’s problems. Working with professional tools like Adobe XD will give campers a competitive edge and help them learn what it takes to take an idea to market. Campers will collaborate with other campers in completing group and individual projects. These entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to build a startup with their friends, create sophisticated websites, develop marketing plans, and 3D print prototypes. At the end of this busy week, these new start-ups will pitch their projects to a panel of iCode’s top sharks and learn how to negotiate to fund your idea.
YouTube Creator: Learn Production Basics - MOST POPULAR!
YouTube has become the premier platform for creators of all kinds to film and produce content that reaches millions of people. This camp is perfect for future content creators to learn the skills that will push their videos to the top. Campers will learn to use digital cameras, how to edit audio, video, and produce content that is not just unique but interesting for their audience.
Digital Photographer: Photography & Image Editing Basics
Campers will learn to use digital cameras and photo editing software to create beautiful compositions.
Digital DJ: Creating Music with Sonic Pi
Campers go behind the sounds of our favorite tunes to see how science, technology, mathematics, and engineering are utilized to create music today. Using theory and programming tools like Sonic Pi, campers can express themselves like never before
Web Developer: Website Coding & Design
Campers will develop a fully functional website with the use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and even Bootstraps. They will also learn the importance of proper research design thinking and visual prototyping.
Drone Code: Programming with Python 3 - MOST POPULAR!
Focused on data analysis and quick decision-making, campers will learn to maneuver through drone obstacle courses using the Python 3 programming language. The relationship between software and hardware becomes apparent as campers code solutions to the limitations of their environments and toolsets. With a solid foundation in Python 3, campers will be able to plot their course, code, and take off!
"Hey Siri": AI & Machine Learning with Python 3
Campers will use Python 3 to take a deep dive into the groundbreaking technologies that surround our day-to-day lives.
Campers will develop a fully functional website with the use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and even Bootstraps. They will also learn the importance of proper research design thinking and visual prototyping.
Drone Code: Programming with Python 3 - MOST POPULAR!
Focused on data analysis and quick decision-making, campers will learn to maneuver through drone obstacle courses using the Python 3 programming language. The relationship between software and hardware becomes apparent as campers code solutions to the limitations of their environments and toolsets. With a solid foundation in Python 3, campers will be able to plot their course, code, and take off!
"Hey Siri": AI & Machine Learning with Python 3
Campers will use Python 3 to take a deep dive into the groundbreaking technologies that surround our day-to-day lives.
To Infinity, and Beyond: Engineering Journey through Space
By looking out into space, scientists and engineers have been able to answer fundamental questions that have roots here on Earth. Campers will gain problem-solving skills with many hands-on activities such as simulating the galaxy formation with slime, building their own Mars rover, or 3D design a new type of spacecraft.
Jr Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development with Scratch
Campers learn to create games and advanced applications using the Scratch programming language. They’ll integrate functions, custom code blocks, and physical components into their projects while also gaining other important skills like flowcharting, and principles of electrical engineering. Campers will learn to develop games similar to Flappy Birds, Pac-Man, and other platformer games.
By looking out into space, scientists and engineers have been able to answer fundamental questions that have roots here on Earth. Campers will gain problem-solving skills with many hands-on activities such as simulating the galaxy formation with slime, building their own Mars rover, or 3D design a new type of spacecraft.
Jr Programmer: Intro to 2D Game Development with Scratch
Campers learn to create games and advanced applications using the Scratch programming language. They’ll integrate functions, custom code blocks, and physical components into their projects while also gaining other important skills like flowcharting, and principles of electrical engineering. Campers will learn to develop games similar to Flappy Birds, Pac-Man, and other platformer games.
Roblox Editor: Create & Code Your World - MOST POPULAR!
Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! Throughout the week, campers will use block coding, a programming style that shows that texted-based coding is not essential. This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves, and turns it into an educational adventure!
Minecraft: Modding Adventure - MOST POPULAR!
Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world.
Game Builder: Creating with Construct 3
In this introductory camp, campers will go beyond playing games and get a behind-the-scenes experience, learning the art and science of game development. With hands-on projects, campers will be exposed to many digital tools used today for game creation such as Construct 3. Each game created throughout the week will start small and grow exponentially along with skills learned! By the end of the week, campers will really see that making games are more fun than playing them!
VR Creator: Fun with Unity and Oculus - MOST POPULAR!
This course introduces campers to the Unity gaming engine. From installing and configuring unity to building their first game. Campers will learn how to publish their creation to IOS, Xbox, Android, PC, MacOS, and Linux! They will also get hands-on with Oculus Quest 2, learning its interface and capabilities.
Unreal Designer: 3D Game Development with UE5
Campers dive into the world of professional video game development using Unreal Engine 5. From learning the basics of UE5 editor operations to developing procedural meshes and AI controllers, this camp is a one-stop shop for gamers who want to go from players to creators
Campers will learn to use The Roblox Editor, a special coding environment used to create complete projects in Roblox! Throughout the week, campers will use block coding, a programming style that shows that texted-based coding is not essential. This exciting camp takes an activity your child already loves, and turns it into an educational adventure!
Minecraft: Modding Adventure - MOST POPULAR!
Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real world.
Game Builder: Creating with Construct 3
In this introductory camp, campers will go beyond playing games and get a behind-the-scenes experience, learning the art and science of game development. With hands-on projects, campers will be exposed to many digital tools used today for game creation such as Construct 3. Each game created throughout the week will start small and grow exponentially along with skills learned! By the end of the week, campers will really see that making games are more fun than playing them!
VR Creator: Fun with Unity and Oculus - MOST POPULAR!
This course introduces campers to the Unity gaming engine. From installing and configuring unity to building their first game. Campers will learn how to publish their creation to IOS, Xbox, Android, PC, MacOS, and Linux! They will also get hands-on with Oculus Quest 2, learning its interface and capabilities.
Unreal Designer: 3D Game Development with UE5
Campers dive into the world of professional video game development using Unreal Engine 5. From learning the basics of UE5 editor operations to developing procedural meshes and AI controllers, this camp is a one-stop shop for gamers who want to go from players to creators
Robot Squads: Engineering Team Challenge
Mimicking the structure of some of the world’s most competitive robotics challenges such as First Lego League, and the DARPA Challenge, this fun and exciting week will give campers the opportunity to put their problem solving to the test! Using robotics, campers will team up and brainstorm solutions to many different challenges! During this camp, the skills of programming and engineering will be used to overcome obstacles. While campers work to complete multi-phased challenges, they will realize that teamwork is needed to solve the problems of tomorrow!
Battle of the Bots: Tournament of Champions - MOST POPULAR!
Using the Lego EV3 Mindstorms students will build a combat Robot. At the end of the camp, the teams will compete against each other in the robot arena!
Mimicking the structure of some of the world’s most competitive robotics challenges such as First Lego League, and the DARPA Challenge, this fun and exciting week will give campers the opportunity to put their problem solving to the test! Using robotics, campers will team up and brainstorm solutions to many different challenges! During this camp, the skills of programming and engineering will be used to overcome obstacles. While campers work to complete multi-phased challenges, they will realize that teamwork is needed to solve the problems of tomorrow!
Battle of the Bots: Tournament of Champions - MOST POPULAR!
Using the Lego EV3 Mindstorms students will build a combat Robot. At the end of the camp, the teams will compete against each other in the robot arena!
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