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Wednesday
23
April
1:00 PM
Mario Cart Tournament
Get ready for a thrilling night of friendly competition and fast-paced fun at the Fab Lab’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament! Join us for an exciting event where kids can race head-to-head in a high-speed battle for the title of champion. Whether you’re a seasoned Mario Kart pro or a casual player, this tournament is for everyone!
In addition to playing Mario Kart, kids will experience more Mario-themed fun by designing their own Mario characters and items using 3D pens, and navigating RVR robots through customized racetracks. Whether you're racing in the game, creating with 3D pens, or driving robots, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
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Sphero Showdown: Battle Bots in Action
Gear up for an exciting robot battle in this hands-on STEAM Saturday workshop! Using Sphero robots, participants will design and build custom battle shells, practice coding to navigate obstacle courses, and engage in friendly competitions. This session is packed with challenges that inspire problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Whether coding for speed or battling for glory, participants will have a blast bringing their robots to life!
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Saturday
26
April
9:30 AM
Homeschool Field Trip: Jump into Summer with 3D Printing
Calling all Homeschool families!
The Fab Lab Center is thrilled to offer 'Jump into Summer with 3D Printing'! This field trip will introduce children to the exciting world of 3D printing. Participants will design and create their own 3D models, bringing their ideas to life as we kick off the summer season with creativity and innovation!
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Summer Camp Kick-Off Day 1: STEAM Sampler
Dive into a day of discovery at the Fab Lab with our STEAM Sampler! This one-day camp is perfect for kids who want to experience a little bit of everything the Fab Lab has to offer. Campers will explore key aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) through engaging, hands-on activities, including robotics, digital fabrication, engineering challenges, and more.
With opportunities for both group collaboration and independent exploration, campers will also enjoy Fab Lab Exploration Time, where they can try out different tools and equipment that make the Fab Lab so unique. It’s a jam-packed day of creativity, problem-solving, and fun, perfect for young innovators!
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Summer Camp Kick-Off Day 2: Minecraft Mania
Step into the world of Minecraft Education Edition for an action-packed day of adventure and discovery! Campers will learn essential survival strategies, master game mechanics, and explore the art of potion-making and enchanting to thrive in the Minecraft universe.
From coding unique game features—like raining chickens or summoning Creepers—to teaming up for collaborative challenges, this one-day camp combines creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork for an unforgettable Minecraft experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s something for everyone in this exciting adventure!
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Wednesday
18
June
8:00 AM
Summer Camp Kick-Off Day 3: Brick by Brick: A LEGO STEAM Adventure
Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills in this action-packed day of LEGO exploration! Campers will dive into a world where engineering, design, and innovation come to life through exciting challenges using everyone’s favorite building blocks.
From constructing imaginative creations to solving real-world problems, campers will learn how to think critically, collaborate with peers, and bring their ideas to life one brick at a time. Whether building towers, designing vehicles, or tackling unique engineering tasks, this camp is the perfect opportunity for kids to explore the limitless potential of STEAM through the magic of LEGO!
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Video Game Design with Bloxels
Bring your imagination to life in this exciting week of video game design with Bloxels! Campers will learn the fundamentals of game creation as they design characters, build levels, and develop their very own interactive games. Using the Bloxels platform, they’ll explore pixel art, storytelling, and game mechanics, all while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. By the end of the week, your camper will have created a fully playable game they can share. Whether they’re aspiring game designers or just love playing games, this camp is the perfect introduction to the world of video game creation!
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Galactic Explorers: Space with STEAM
Get ready to blast off into an out-of-this-world adventure! During this exciting week, campers will journey through the galaxy, exploring planets, stars, and beyond while engaging in hands-on STEAM activities. From designing spacecraft, building rovers, and programming space-inspired robots to tackling space-themed engineering challenges, campers will develop critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. With a focus on real-world applications and teamwork, this camp will ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of engineers, astronauts, and scientists. The universe is full of wonders—let your camper explore it all in a fun and engaging environment!
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Game On! The Science & Tech of Sports
Get ready to play, design, and experiment in a sports-themed week packed with hands-on STEAM activities! In this camp, kids will dive into the science and engineering that make their favorite sports possible. Each day features new sports challenges and projects: from designing wearable tech to building mini arenas, campers will explore the physics behind athletic moves, learn about sports-related math, and even create their own game day gear. This camp is perfect for active kids who love sports and want to discover the science behind the game!
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Musical Makerspace: Design, Build, Create
Calling all fans of creativity and music! Step into the spotlight at the Fab Lab for a week of STEAM fun inspired by the artistry and innovation of pop icons. Design and fabricate custom merchandise like T-shirts and buttons, craft dazzling stage setups with digital design tools, and explore music-inspired coding challenges. Campers will even engineer their own instruments and create unique artwork inspired by their favorite musical eras. Whether you're inspired by bold eras or love crafting something unique, this camp will ignite your creativity, collaboration, and love for STEAM—all while celebrating the magic of music and innovation!
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Adventures in Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR)
This immersive week lets campers explore worlds beyond their imagination using AR and VR technologies. They’ll design virtual environments, learn the basics of 3D modeling, and try out the Certify-Ed career exploration experience. Campers will have a chance to simulate real-world situations, “travel” to new places, and even interact with digital objects in a mixed-reality experience.
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Bricks & Bots: A LEGO and Robotics Adventure
Calling all LEGO builders and robot enthusiasts—this is your ultimate week of fun and innovation! In this dynamic camp, campers will combine the creativity of LEGO building with the excitement of robotics programming. They’ll use LEGO bricks, motors, wheels, and sensors to construct unique robots and bring them to life by programming them to tackle exciting challenges.
Younger campers will dive into robotics using LEGO WeDo, while older or more experienced campers will explore advanced creations with LEGO Spike Prime. Each group will engage in hands-on, age-appropriate activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Whether you're a master builder, a coding enthusiast, or just curious about robotics, this camp is a FABulous opportunity to explore the world of LEGO and robotics in a fun, collaborative environment!
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Minecraft: Build, Code, and Create
Calling all Minecraft fans! This week of camp is your chance to level up your skills and explore the endless possibilities within Minecraft's blocky universe.
Campers will work in Creative Mode to design massive structures and entire worlds, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills along the way. They'll also dive into real-world architecture and engineering principles as they bring their virtual creations to life. With the help of custom mods and basic coding techniques, campers will learn how to modify the game and develop their own unique in-game experiences.
Whether you're new to Minecraft or a seasoned pro, this camp offers the perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and coding that will take your Minecraft game to the next level!
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Drone Explorers – Coding, Flight, and Aerial Challenges
Campers will dive into the world of aerial technology as they learn to code and pilot drones. They’ll start by mastering basic flight maneuvers, then progress to programming their drones to complete missions. Using CoDrone EDU drones, they’ll tackle challenges like obstacle courses, rescue missions, and precision landings. Each day will focus on a new skill, from coding navigation paths to controlling altitude and speed. At the end of the week, campers will participate in a mini aerial competition, demonstrating their coding and piloting skills.
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Stop Motion Studio: Create Your Own Mini-Movie!
Campers will step into the world of filmmaking and bring their stories to life using stop-motion animation! From brainstorming and storyboarding to designing sets and recording, campers will learn the art of visual storytelling. Using tools like clay, Legos, and Stop Motion Studio, they will create unique mini-movies, bringing their ideas and imagination to the screen.
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3D Design & Printing: Bring Your Ideas to Life!
This week of camp invites campers to explore the exciting world of 3D design and printing. Using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, they’ll transform their imaginative ideas into tangible, custom creations. From learning the basics of 3D modeling to watching their designs come to life with a 3D printer, campers will gain hands-on experience in digital fabrication.
Whether it's a unique object, a useful tool, or a piece of creative art, campers will discover the endless possibilities of 3D design and how to turn their concepts into physical products. Join us for a week of innovation, creativity, and fun as we explore the world of digital design and 3D printing!
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Digital Art: Create Your Masterpiece
Campers will learn how to create stunning artwork using digital tools and techniques. From digital drawing and painting to graphic design, campers will explore the fundamentals of creating art on a screen. They'll experiment with colors, shapes, textures, and layers, discovering how to bring their artistic visions to life in new and exciting ways. Whether designing original characters, crafting illustrations, or experimenting with abstract art, campers will build their skills and gain confidence in their ability to create. Additionally, they'll explore basic animation techniques to make their artwork come alive.
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LEGO & Robotics Adventure
Get ready for an exciting week of building and coding with LEGO and robotics! Campers will create and code their own robots using LEGO bricks, motors, and sensors, alongside exciting tools like Dash and Sphero. They'll tackle fun challenges that combine creativity, engineering, and problem-solving, from building and programming robots to navigating obstacle courses and completing tasks. Whether it’s coding Dash to complete a maze or designing a LEGO structure to interact with robots, campers will engage in a wide variety of activities that spark curiosity and teamwork.
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Minecraft Builders & Coders: Adventures in Creation
Get ready to embark on another exciting Minecraft journey! Campers will team up to build awe-inspiring worlds, solve in-game challenges, and bring their imaginative designs to life using Minecraft’s vast possibilities. They'll also learn coding basics, create custom mods, and discover how to enhance their Minecraft experience through programming.
From exploring engineering concepts to unleashing their coding skills, this camp is perfect for both novice players and experienced builders who want to expand their Minecraft knowledge.
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STEAM Mashup: Ending Summer with Fun!
Join us for one last week of creativity, innovation, and fun at the Fab Lab! This exciting week will feature a mashup of all your favorite activities, from engineering design challenges and robotics to coding and more. Campers will engage in hands-on projects that spark imagination and problem-solving, exploring a blend of engineering, technology, and creative design. Each day brings new challenges, collaboration opportunities, and chances to experiment with the Fab Lab’s cutting-edge tools and equipment.
Join us for one last week of creativity, innovation, and fun at the Fab Lab! This exciting week will feature a mashup of all your favorite activities, from engineering design challenges and robotics to coding and more. Campers will engage in hands-on projects that spark imagination and problem-solving, exploring a blend of engineering, technology, and creative design. Each day brings new challenges, collaboration opportunities, and chances to experiment with the Fab Lab’s cutting-edge tools and equipment.
Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM challenges.
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Who should attend: Children entering grades 1-7 in the Fall of 2025. Campers are grouped by age and skill-level to ensure maximum fun!
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Dates: Monday, August 18, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025
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Days/Hours: Camp is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm We offer three registration options: 5 full days, 3 full days (you pick your days!) or mornings only (5 days a week).
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Lunch/Snacks: Fab Lab Campers should bring both a morning and afternoon snack daily and lunch on Monday through Thursday. A pizza lunch is provided on Fridays. A water bottle refill station is available - children should bring their own water bottle with their name clearly marked on it.
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Our Staff: All Fab Lab Summer Camps are led by certified, master STEAM teachers and administrators.
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