Core Element’s 2017 Hands-On STEM Summer Camps are Open for Registration. Register Today!
Core Element’s unique summer camp model pairs students and teachers to work side-by-side as an integrated learning team. By working in teams, students develop critical skills in reasoning, analytical thinking, leadership and team building. Teachers attend the camp as a camper and receive “on the job training” and interactive professional development as they learn how to build, program and work alongside students from various schools and backgrounds. During robotics camp sessions, teachers also learn how to develop a robotics team at their school as an after school program in order to participate in robotics competitions.
The Core Element Hands-On STEM Summer Camp fee is $350 per student for a week-long session with a $25 non-refundable deposit required at the time of registration. Any registration paid in full by 12 p.m. on March 1 will receive a 5% discount on the final camp payment. Use the code”stemrocks” to receive your discount. A limited number of full and partial, need-based student scholarships are also available. Register here.
There is no cost for teachers to participate, however a $25 registration fee is required. Teachers can register here.
To learn more about Core Element’s Hands-On Summer STEM Camps, contact Andrea Walker at 504-280-5715 or email andrea.walker@gnostem.org.
Session 1: Junior STEM Camp (Grades 3-5) June 19-23, 2017; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Campers will utilize different STEM applications to introduce engineering and programming skills and develop teamwork and critical-thinking skills.
WEDO™ Robotics Campers will use LEGO™ WEDO robotics kits to explore robotics while they build working models that incorporate working motors and sensors; program their models to complete specific tasks, and explore theme-based activities as they develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
littleBits™ Campers will explore electronics, circuits and creative design with littleBits electronic modules. The littleBits platform of electronic building blocks is comprised of color-coded electronic modules for specific functions (like motion, lights, sound, sensors, and internet connectivity) that snap together to make larger circuits. Campers will engage in projects that develop STEM literacy and critical thinking skills and foster creativity. Register here.
Session 2: Coding Camp (Grades 6-9) June 26-30, 2017; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Campers will learn to code by building and deploying their very own web games using popular web-based technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and create graphics with Canvas API. No prior programming experience required.Coding Campers will learn the fundamentals of computer programming to by making games. They will design, program and launch web games and deploy their creations to the internet to share with friends. Campers will also create your own 2D sprite sheets and sound effects for use in their game.Plus, campers will develop algorithms that define a game’s rules and logic, learn the common architecture of a video game from the ground up, and participate in team-based programming projects! Register here.
Session 3: Introduction to EV3 Robotics (Ages 10-13) July 17-21, 2017; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Campers will learn how to build and program autonomous robots using LEGO™ EV3™ robots and MINDSTORMS™ Education Software. Participants in this weeklong session will get instruction and hands-on practice with activities that will allow them to build and program robots. Campers will get information, tips, and ideas on how to enhance their team competition experiences and work in small teams to promote FIRST© Lego League’s signature set of Core Values. Register here.
Session 4: NEW! Advanced Robotics with TETRIX (Grades 7-10) July 24-28, 2017; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Advanced Robotics camp is designed for students who have prior robotics experience either through previous Core Element Summer STEM Camps, other summer robotics camps, or participation on a FIRST Lego League team. Students will work with Tetrix robots which use more advanced materials and JAVA programming.
Students who are members of a FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) team or who would like to help start an FTC team at their school will experience the build and JAVA programming that is needed in the FTC competitions.
Campers will develop and refine techniques to take their robotic skills to the next level. Participants develop teamwork skills as they explore methods to problem-solve best approaches to mission tasks and design and program better ways to complete those tasks. Register here.