Summer 2022: July 5th – July 29th
Virtual Reality / Robotics
Coding / 3D Printing
Youth Summer STEM Program
Coding / 3D Printing
Youth Summer STEM Program
WEEK 1: JULY 5TH – 9TH
Design It > Make It
Product Design with 3D Printing
What’s it about:
Students will learn how to create 3D models using professional CAD software while learning to think like a product designer. They will get comfortable going through the 3D printing process by slicing a 3D model with CURA software and then operating 3D printers.
What’s the takeaway:
No experience necessary to sign up for this program. Students will develop skills in “Design Thinking” and invent a product that solves a real-life problem. They’ll gain knowledge in 3D Modeling using CAD software, create and print working parts. Also, they’ll take a project from idea to a clean and presentable prototype.
Please note: Age range for this program is 13-17 only.
$300 tuition + $185 materials = $485
WEEK 2: JULY 11TH – 15th
Frame It > Drive It
Robotics with Arduino
What’s it about:
Students dive into a week-long program in robotics and electrical engineering! Learn basic programming and electronic circuitry skills and apply them using Sparkfun’s Arduino RedBot platform. Teach your robot to navigate a maze, and end the week with a balloon-popping competition! At the end of the week, students will bring their robots home to continue the learning!
What’s the takeaway:
No experience necessary to sign up for this program. Students will learn programming in the Arduino environment, how to create simple electronics circuits, troubleshooting, and logical problem-solving.
Please note: Age range for this program is 13-17 only.
$300 tuition + $130 materials = $430
WEEK 3: JULY 18TH – 22nd
Build It > Code It
Raspberry Pi, Circuits, & Programming with DIY Laptops
What’s it about:
What’s the takeaway:
No experience necessary to sign up for this program. Students will develop skills with Raspberry Pi Setup & Basics. They will understand Command Line / Terminal Interfaces, Python Coding and will develop a knowledge in Electronic Circuits.
Please note: Age range for this program is 13-17 only.
$300 tuition + $250 materials = $550
WEEK 4: JULY 25TH – 29TH
Create It > Live It
Virtual Reality Game Design & Beyond
What’s it about:
What’s the takeaway:
No experience necessary to sign up for this program. Students will learn C++ programming basics, the basics of Unity Game Engine, and end the week having made a VR game! After the program, students will take their VR headsets, code, and course materials home with them.
Please note: Age range for this program is 13-17 only.
$300 tuition + $130 materials = $430
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Location: 960 Main St, Hartford, CT
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Operating Hours:
We are operating at reduced capacity for July – Aug 2022.
New Operating Hours (starting 7/22): Fri: 10am-9pm / Sat: 10am-6pm / Sun – Thurs: CLOSED
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Holiday schedule:
Wed, Nov 23, 2022: Closing at 5:00 p.m.
Thu, Nov 24, 2022: CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Sat, Dec 24, 2022: Closing at 5:00 p.m.
Sun, Dec 25, 2022: CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
Sat, Dec 31, 2022: Closing at 5:00 p.m.
Sun, Jan 1, 2023: CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY
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