Books and Bytes
Dates: June 21-25
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 2nd-3rd grade
Cost per child: $144
Phone: 301-790-2800,, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: This course explores a variety of literature and will use a variety of computer programs. Students will experiment with many hands-on programs such as PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and more. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Designing Your Own
Computer Game
Dates: June 28-July 2
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 6th-8th grade
Cost per child: $164
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: From storyboarding to beta testing, learn the steps it takes to bring your computer game ideas to life on the computer screen. Experiment with game animation software and learn more about a career as a game designer and programmer. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Designing Your Own Computer Games
Dates: June 28-July 2
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 6th-8th grade
Cost per child: $164
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: From storyboarding to beta testing, learn the steps it takes to bring your computer game ideas to life on the computer screen. Experiment with game animation software and learn more about a career as a game designer and programmer. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
My Lego Robot is Better Than Yours
Dates: June 28-July 2
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 4th-5th grade
Cost per child: $154
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Design and program your Lego robot to move in different directions or distinguish light from dark. Projects will include building robots that involve motors, gears, light sensors, touch sensors, even music. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We Do Robotics, Do You?
Dates: July 6-9
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 2nd-3rd grade
Cost per child: $114
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Students will learn to create and program animated robots using Legos, a computer and their imagination. They will plan and engineer a series of projects that train them to become a future robot designer. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
3-D Masters: Design Your Own Dungeon
Dates: July 12-16
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 8th-10th grade
Cost per child: $164
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Create your own game by learning how to build 3-D worlds using all aspects of game design: levels, textures, modeling, animation, skinning, programming and sound effects. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Creating Animations 101
Dates: July 12-16
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 6th-8th grade
Cost per child: $164
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Explore the world of animation using Flash animation software through hands-on projects. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lego My Robot
Dates: July 12-16
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 5th-7th grade
Cost per child: $159
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Create a variety of structures, from vehicles to a partial humanoid robot. Add sensors, motors and a camera; program your vehicle or robot to follow your commands. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
My Lego Robot is Better Than Yours
Dates: July 19-23
Location: Hagerstown Community College, east of Hagerstown
Ages: 4th-5th grade
Cost per child: $154
Phone: 301-790-2800, ext. 236
E-mail: learn@hagerstowncc.edu
Web: http://www.hagerstowncc.edu/kids
Contact: Anne Myers
Activities: Design and program your Lego robot to move in different directions or distinguish light from dark. Projects will include building robots that involve motors, gears, light sensors, touch sensors, even music. Class is from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Creating Sound Effects and Music Editing