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Kids can learn how to make their own apps, video games and website projects during a series of new technology camps offered at KCC this summer.
The technology summer camps are offered in separate sessions for youth ages 8 through 10 and ages 11 through 14 at KCC’s Ohm Information Technology Center, on campus at 450 North Ave. in Battle Creek. Camps include:
App Attack!
Ages 11-14: 9 a.m.-noon July 17-20
Ages 8-10: 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 17-20
Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool, students will explore the world of Web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see firsthand how the world of app publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to app stores is not included. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Make Your First Video Game!
Ages 8-10: 9 a.m.-noon July 17-20
Ages 11-14: 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 17-20
If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience is necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac versions can be created after the program for a $15 conversion fee. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Make Your First 3D Video Game!
Ages 8-10: 9 a.m.-noon July 24-27
Ages 11-14: 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 24-27
This class allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional 2D game design classes to create an immersive 3D world. Students will learn the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level design, controlling flow of gameplay, and storytelling. Student-created games 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.
Code Breakers
Ages 8-10: 9 a.m.-noon July 31-Aug. 3
Ages 11-14: 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 31-Aug. 3
Calling all future coders, programmers and designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript and CSS through a series of Web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
App Adventures: The Next Level
Ages 8-10: 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 7-10
Ages 11-14: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 7-10
Continue your quest to make the next viral app! Whether you want to move past the basic techniques learned in App Attack! or want to jump right in, we are ready for you! Students will choose from a selection of different Web-based (HTML5) mobile apps and explore more in-depth programming concepts. Student projects will be accessible on a Black Rocket site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to app stores is not included. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
REGISTRATION
Registration for KCC’s summer technology camps is open until the day of each session and can be completed entirely online by visiting www.kccbruinyouth.com. Registration can also be completed:
- By phone by calling KCC’s Lifelong Learning Department at 269-965-4134 and registering with a credit or debit card.
- In person at the Lifelong Learning office in room 102 of the Ohm Information Technology Center on KCC’s North Avenue campus in Battle Creek.
The cost for each camp is $125, though reduced rates are available for each camp if taken along with one of KCC’s other summer technology or “Minecraft” camps. For a reduced rate of $199 for two camps, campers may attend:
- KCC’s App Attack! and Make Your First Video Game! camps
- KCC’s Make Your First 3D Video Game! and “Minecraft” Designers camps
- KCC’s Code Breakers and “Minecraft” Modders camps
- KCC’s App Adventures: The Next Level and “Minecraft” Animators camps
Visit www.kccbruinyouth.com for more information.
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