| Sat, Oct 8 - Oct 15 |
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Tech Academy ~ 3D Printing & CAD
New Projects this semester! This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app), and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. This course serves as an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine and see their creations come to life. Students will be designing 1-2 objects, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Fees listed include printing fee for one project. -
Tech Academy ~ 3D Printing & CAD
New Projects this semester! This 3D printing camp takes students through the 3D printing process from start to finish. Students will design 3D objects using TinkerCAD (an online web app), and use the 3D slicing program Cura to bring their creations to life. This course serves as an excellent introduction to 3D printing and is ideal for students who like to draw, design, imagine and see their creations come to life. Students will be designing 1-2 objects, and the 3D print will be mailed home. No experience is necessary, but familiarity with doing common tasks using a computer and keyboarding is required. Fees listed include printing fee for one project. -
Tech Academy ~ Advanced Minecraft: Command Block
Get ready to wire up your Minecraft worlds with command blocks and Redstone! Even if you're a seasoned Minecraft pro, there's plenty for you to learn. From basic traps to powered machines, Redstone offers Minecraft players a whole new range of opportunities to create amazing things. Minecraft’s command block is a pseudo-programming language that consists of logic and execution written in text. We'll learn to spawn creatures, teleport all over your world, and make multiplayer games. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● Need PC, will not work on Chromebooks, tablets, or phones -
Tech Academy ~ Escape the Ender Dragon: Escape Room Adventure Map
Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed Escape Room Adventure Map. Our mission to race through the end and escape the Ender Dragon. Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. -
Tech Academy ~ Game Coding: Nintendo
Learn the fundamentals of coding with Scratch by creating a Nintendo-themed game. Inspire your student to pursue today’s most exciting technologies. Scratch uses colorful, visual blocks that fit together like legos. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Tech Academy ~ Game Coding: Super Mario
In this class, we introduce students’ programming concepts using Scratch. Scratch is a drag-and-drop creative coding platform developed by MIT. Students will be instructed to make a Mario Kart - style game. Then pick custom characters, and track, to customize their games. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Tech Academy ~ Minecraft Coding: Ride the Ender Dragon
No prior coding experience necessary. Minecraft playing experience would be helpful. We will write code to summon the ender dragon, and learn to code using MinecraftEDU. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Education Edition downloaded and installed on iPad, MacBook, Windows PC or Chromebook (other tablets such as Android are not supported). -
Tech Academy ~ Minecraft Mod Development
NEW Class! Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Customize your gaming experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn Minecraft modding and to learn concepts of software programming. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of the class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC only will not work on Apple, Mac, Chromebook, tablets, or phones. ● Mcreator - free downloadable software - This must be downloaded and installed before class. -
Tech Academy ~ Minecraft Mod Development: Armour
Learn to make Java mods for Minecraft Java Edition Minecraft using MCreator. Customize your gaming experience! MCreator is a great tool to learn Minecraft modding and to learn concepts of software programming. Students should be comfortable with keyboarding, and, of course, playing Minecraft! At the end of the class, take home your Mods to share with family and friends. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC only will not work on Apple, Mac, Chromebook, tablets, or phones. ● Mcreator - free downloadable software This must be downloaded and installed before class. -
Tech Academy ~ Minecraft: Battle the Ender Dragon
Get ready to face the biggest challenge in Minecraft, defeating The Ender Dragon. Work collaboratively with students to brainstorm and develop strategies to defeat this enemy. Learn techniques to create tools, prep equipment, gather resources, brew potions, use enchantments, and craft armor to use in battle. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● Need a PC, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. -
Tech Academy ~ Multiplayer Minecraft: City Builder
Collaborate with fellow students to construct a city! Students will take home their completed world files at the end of class. Beginners and experienced Minecrafters alike will love this action-packed camp! Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Tech Academy ~ Multiplayer Minecraft: Colosseum Builder
Become the architect of mini-game battle arenas. Build your own arena, then challenge your friends! Students will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. We will be using the PC/Java Edition of Minecraft. Additional Tech Requirements: Minecraft Java Edition, PC needed will not work on Chromebook, tablets or phones. -
Tech Academy ~ Multiplayer Minecraft: Mini-Game Builder
Become the architect of mini-game battle arenas! Build your own spleef arena, capture the flag base, king of the hill stadium, or one of many more mini-games, then challenge your friends! Battle it out in spleef, plan your base in capture the flag, or have a snowball fight in king of the hill! Create tons of mini-games with all of your friends! Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Tech Academy ~ Multiplayer Minecraft: Theme Park Builder
Work as a team to create a custom theme park in Minecraft. Use creative and redstone to create this world! Possible projects include roller coasters, water rides, a trampoline park, an obstacle course, a boat race, bumper boats, a dunk tank, and many more rides and attractions! Students will get a copy of the world map to take home and expand on. Additional Technical Requirements: Minecraft Java Edition, Will need PC as this course will not work on Chromebooks, tablets or phones. -
Tech Academy ~ Multiplayer Minecraft: World Builder
Unleash your creativity as you work collaboratively! Create a world with others in multiple unique, themed lands. Build different biomes, or base a section on your favorite movie or video game! Meld your quadrants together with bridges, and separate them with moats of water, lava, or even the void! Students will get a copy of the world to continue development at home. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Minecraft Java Edition ● PC will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. -
Tech Academy ~ Video Production for YouTube
Learn how to create YouTube content! Shoot videos, edit sound, and create an online presence with YouTube. YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sounds. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Cellphone video camera or external webcam ● Imovie (Mac) or Filmdora (Windows trial version) software -
Tech Academy ~ Video Production for YouTube
Learn how to create YouTube content! Shoot videos, edit sound and create an online presence with YouTube. YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pro filmmakers use for better shots, lighting, and sounds. Edit your video, add transitions, and insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Cellphone video camera or external webcam ● Imovie (Mac) or Filmdora (Windows trial version) software -
Tech Academy ~ Video Production for YouTube: Gaming
Learn how to produce a YouTube - “Let’s Play” Video! Learn how to capture a gaming session. YouTube is the top destination for online videos. Learn tricks that pros use. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack. Then share your finished video with the world. Additional Technical Requirement: ● Cell Phone video camera or external webcam ● Imovie (Mac) or Filmdora (Windows trial version) software ● A game installed on the computer (Minecraft, Roblox, Racing, any will work) -
Tech Academy ~ Video Production for YouTube: Podcasting
Learn how to produce a YouTube - Learn the ins and outs of producing your own podcast. Explore ideas, make a script map and more. We will also go over refining your audio using Audacity. Edit your video, add transitions, insert a soundtrack, then share your finished video with the world. Additional Technical Requirement: Cell phone video camera or external webcam, Imovie (Mac) or Filmdora (Windows trial version) software, Audacity free software download. -
Tech Academy ~ Web Design
Learn to create web pages! Students will learn how to create an HTML web page, learn various HTML tags, and experiment with design, javascript, and CSS. Additional Technical Requirement: ● PC needed, will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones -
Theatre Camp Ages 5-11 years
The Big Lake High School Spring Musical Cast will be holding a fun day theater camp for students ages 5-11 from 9:00 am - Noon. During this 3 hour camp students will learn stage directions, some fundamentals of theater and be led in fun theater activities. Please send a snack and water bottle with for your child. Profits will benefit the Big Lake High School Spring Musical.Popular -
Winter Holiday Cookie Decorating Grades 3-8
NEW! Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy some Winter Holiday Cookie Decorating!! At the end of this class you will bring home some beautifully decorated Holiday cookies for your family!! Yum!! A fun class activity is also planned while the cookies are drying. Fee includes supplies and ingredients. Instructor: Charlene Bzdok -
ZAPS - ACT Prep Grades 10-12
In this five-hour test-prep seminar, students will learn tips for improvement in all subtests, practice strategies to eliminate wrong answer choices, and take shortened practice tests that mirror the actual testing experience. Students will also prepare to write a well-organized, persuasive essay, reduce test anxiety, and gain confidence. All participants will receive a comprehensive Study Guide and practice-test workouts for each subtest to further prepare for the ACT on Dec. 10. 2 options to pick from. Sat option, please bring a bag lunch. For questions contact Doorway to College at 877-927-8378 or www.doorwaytocollege.org. Instructor: Doorway to College.
