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BRICK BUILDERS VARSITY BUILDERS SUMMER CAMPScience & Technology{YEL!}Varsity Builders Camp For boys and girls entering 1st-5th grades For engineers and builders ready for a challenge using LEGO® bricks! We’ve saved our most challenging engineering projects for this summer camp. Students build a robotic DogBot, a motorized BugBot, geared up Racer and a scary Bat...all challenging for any connoisseur of LEGO® bricks. Students then use these projects (and more) to investigate engineering concepts. We keep it fun too with open ended, creative projects for the students. Battle summer brain drain. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for sample pictures and more details. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/brick-builders-engineering-for-kids/Summer 2022
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CODING 2.4 SUMMER CAMPScience & TechnologyPopular{YEL!} Junior Coding and Video Games with Scratch For students entering 3rd-6th grades STEM Video Game Enrichment for the 21st Century learner. Each {YEL!} Coding class follows four basic components:•Teach It!…Students learn different video game and storytelling design techniques (movement blocks, control blocks, basic animation, adding scores, etc.) •Code It!… Students use Scratch® to code their own story and video games. •Explore It!…Students can write their own story and video game code, experiment with it and test new options. Our collaborative learning environment encourages students to learn from each other.•Keep It!…Students keep their stories and video games online with Scratch® and can access it and expand upon it at anytime. Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. Scratch® is an MIT created and monitored, kid-safe web interface. It uses a drag and drop programming interface to teach students of all levels coding practices. Your child will receive a Scratch user name and password so they can access their projects from any computer at anytime. https://youthenrichmentleague.com/portfolio-item/coding-classes-for-kids/Summer 2022
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LEGOS & MATHEMAGICScience & TechnologyAt camp we will be constructing mechanized vehicles and projects using LEGO® bricks to develop interest and understanding while challenging your creativity and intellect. Learn the fundamentals of engineering and problem solving while competing for team and individual awards and prizes! Each day students will construct fun LEGO® projects and test them and how they work .Kids enjoy fun and challenging math and magic tricks, puzzles,brain teasers and games!Summer 2022
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MACHINES & MATHEMAGIC SUMMER CAMPScience & Technology{YEL!} Machines & MatheMagic For students entering 1st-5th grades Build a motorized Race Car using LEGO® bricks and watch it go. Challenge every aspect of your creativity and intellect while learning the basics of engineering, problem solving, critical analysis and then crank it up a notch to compete for daily prizes! Each day students will construct a cool project using LEGO® bricks, investigate how it works, why it works and how to modify it to make it faster, stronger or just plain better. Then students will be challenged with an array of mind-bending puzzles, games and magic tricks all using math as a back-drop. We emphasize a dynamic environment that engages every student! Visit YouthEnrichmentLeague.com for more information. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Summer 2022
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ROCKETRY (BUILD & LAUNCH YOUR OWN ROCKET)Science & TechnologyROCKETRY Paul Christianson 5 Sessions – Grades 2–6 October Sky is our teaching for the week. The rocket you build will be reusable and is yours to keep. On Friday morning we will fly our rockets at Rosa Parks Elementary School. Rain or excessive wind will hamper our ability to launch the rockets. For weather-related announcements or changes, call our office at (507) 387-5501. Additional supplies: Students will be required to purchase their own model rocket. The instructor will have rocket kits for purchase, or you may purchase on your own through a hobby store. Cost of class is $35 + rocket. Cost of rockets and materials can range from $12–$30, (depending on size and style). Specific instructions on rocket choices, where to purchase rockets locally, and Friday launch details will be shared during the first class. Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.Summer 2022
