2022 Jul 5-8 (4 days) Summer Camp – 5 days – Ages 7-12 – Hardware Engineering & Xstream Journalism

Morning Course:

Hardware Engineering: Get Wired with Makey Makey 

Imagine designing a piano using celery or a creating a custom digital training program. Now, envision playing video games using just your body, a bit of wire and your own imagination. In our hardware engineering program, students engineer their own customized video game controllers using a Makey Makey device and materials that can be found in just about any kitchen. Through application of circuitry, acoustical engineering and video game design, students discover new ways to interact with technology, all while creating unique designs in a fun collaborative environment.

Afternoon Course:

Xstream Journalism

Practice reading and writing while learning something new and interesting! This class will be full of activities including making a student newsletter, interviewing friends, taking pictures, writing and illustrating a comic, writing a movie review, and much more! Prepares students for organizing main ideas and details, distinguishing between facts and opinions, and reading to find specific information.

Time :      9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Location: XSTREAM Learning Center, Forest Heights Village, 2029 NW Miller Rd, Portland, OR 97229

Phone:    503-914-9995

Full Day Tuition:   $319

Full day students must bring a nuts-free lunch & snack.  (drinking water provided)

 

Morning care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am at $45/week.

After care is available from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm at $75/week.