Black Rocket - 4th-6th

The magic in every student comes to life as never before when they are empowered to be as creative as they were all born to be! Black Rocket has more than 20 years of experience designing courses in the S.T.E.A.M fields. Every program is powered by the child’s innate imagination and designed to bring their ideas to life in a fun, hands-on learning environment. All Black Rocket programs mirror real-life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design process. Student projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun!

Video Game Animation
Rising 4th- rising 6th Graders
July 28- Aug. 1  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.   
$240

Bring your animations to life with design tools used by real game developers! Create sophisticated sprite
animations using simple-to-learn techniques that you can use in any 2D editor. Squash, stretch, and shade your
creations to make your characters pop! Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or
sketching.

Inventors League: Prototyping for the Future!
Rising 4th- rising 6th Graders
Aug. 4 - Aug. 8  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.   
$230 

Become an inventor of the future! Learn ‘rapid prototyping’ and problem-solving as you conceptualize and design a product to solve a critical global issue. Each day begins with inspirational profiles of young inventors, such as the eleven-year-old who coded a robot to find victims of natural disasters. Next, research a problem to tackle in medicine, architecture, the environment, or a topic of your choosing. Once your vision is complete, learn how to draft 2D designs, create 3D models, and develop a website to pitch your ideas to the class.