Computer Explorers Technology Camps Computer Explorers combines cutting edge technology instruction with fun, exciting, hands-on projects


where campers work together to prepare for the academic and technology worlds of tomorrow.


Technology Camps Supervisor: Kathleen Benson, (224) 521-2541, kathleen.benson@glenviewparks.org


Lights, Camera, Action- Make Your Own Superhero


Digital Movie — How will your favorite superheroes defeat evil this time? Bring your characters and costumes—you get to decide what their next digital adventures will be! Using special digital movie cameras and software we’ll use graphic editing techniques to bring our movies to life. All students will get a copy of their movie after class is complete. (D) WHERE: Rugen Park, 2941 Harrison St. WHO: grades 2-4


(camper’s 2011-12 grade level) MAX/MIN: 15/6 ID#


DAY/TIME BEG/END


501283-A M-F 12:45-2:45 pm 6/11-6/15 FEE (R/NR): $265/$292


Robotic Adventures —


Campers work in teams to learn about robotics. You’ll build and program your own robotic creations using the LEGO WeDo Robotics System. This unique system, designed by the experts at MIT, teachers about simple machines, engineering, programming and more! (D) WHO: grades K-1 (camper’s 2011-12 grade level) MAX/MIN: 12/6 per camp session


WHERE: Rugen Park, 2941 Harrison St. ID#


DAY/TIME


501283-B M-F 3-4:30 pm FEE (R/NR): $200/$220


DAY/TIME


501283-G M-F 9-10:30 am FEE (R/NR): $200/$220


WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut ID#


BEG/END 6/11-6/15


BEG/END 8/6-8/10


Advanced Robotic Adventures —


Create robots that rock and robots that roll! Working in teams in this hands-on program, you’ll use LEGO WeDo Robotics System to build robots more advanced robotic creations and program them to do what you command. (D) WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. WHO: grades 2-4


(camper’s 2011-12 grade level) MAX/MIN: 12/6 ID#


DAY/TIME BEG/END


501283-C M-F 10:45 am-12:45 pm 8/6-8/10 FEE (R/NR): $265/$292


Secret Agent Spybots —


Become a Secret Agent with Spybots! After working with your team to build your LEGO Spybots we’ll use software to download exciting missions into a programmable remote controller. Complete daring missions while racing against time to become the ultimate secret agent team! (D) WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. WHO: grades 2-4


(camper’s 2011-12 grade level) MAX/MIN: 12/6 ID#


DAY/TIME


501283-D M-F 1-3 pm FEE (R/NR): $265/$292


BEG/END 8/6-8/10


3D Modeling With Google SketchUp —


If you dream it, you can build it in 3D! Learn to use Google SketchUp 3D modeling software and build amazing 3D models: mansions & castles, race tracks, skate parks or space ships. Or model your own house and put it into Google Earth for everyone to see! Get inside your model or animate it to give to your family and friends a virtual tour on the last day of class. (D) WHERE: Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. WHO: grades 2-5


(camper’s 2011-12 grade level) MAX/MIN: 12/6 ID#


DAY/TIME BEG/END


501283-H M-F 3:15-4:45 pm 8/6-8/10 FEE (R/NR): $200/$220


Special Offers from Computer Explorers:


• Enroll in two or more Computer Explorers camps and receive a $10 rebate after class ends (offered directly by Computer Explorers).


• Enroll siblings in any Computer Explorers camp and receive a $10 rebate after class ends (offered directly by Computer Explorers).


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