Spring Break Camp 2025

Dates: April 14 – April 18
Time: 9am-4pm
Ages: 6+

monday april 14

Art Lab: Urban Street Art: Map Making + Scavenger Hunt (morning)

In this hands-on lab, students will explore the world of urban street art by creating their own maps and participating in a scavenger hunt. They’ll learn how to identify and document street art in their local area, design creative maps, and use them to navigate a fun scavenger hunt. Along the way, they'll develop skills in observation, design, and collaboration while discovering the art hidden throughout the city.

Minecraft Education Lab: Mary Shelley Frankenstein’s Creature Crafter Build Challenge (afternoon)

In this lab, student will dive into a creative build challenge they will discover information about the life and legacy of Mary Shelley, the brilliant mind behind Frankenstein. Explore a thrilling laboratory and bring your imagination to life by crafting your own fantastical creature—build from scratch or remix Minecraft mobs. Unleash your inner creator in this fun and educational adventure! This lab promises a mix of educational fun, with free time at the end of each class for further exploration and creativity.

tuesday april 15

Engineering Lab: LED Pixel Art Cubes (morning)

In this lab, students will dive into the world of electronics and design by creating their very own glowing pixel art creations! Using LEDs and simple circuitry, they’ll learn how to bring their pixel art designs to life, building colorful cubes that light up in a fun, interactive way. This hands-on class combines art, technology, and engineering, offering a unique opportunity to explore creativity while learning about electronics.

Animation Lab: Lego Stop Motion Animation (afternoon)

In this lab, students will explore the art of stop-motion animation using LEGO bricks. They'll learn how to storyboard, set up scenes, and bring their creations to life frame by frame. Using the iStopMotion app, participants will create their own animated shorts, experimenting with movement, timing, and sound. This hands-on class encourages creativity and teamwork while introducing students to the basics of animation. Each student will leave with a completed LEGO stop-motion film they can share

wednesday april 16

Art Lab: Urban Street Art: Photo Collage + Chalk Drawings (morning)

In this class, students will explore the creative world of urban street art by combining photography and chalk drawings. They will capture images of street scenes and create unique photo collages, drawing inspiration from the city around them. Students will also work with chalk to design and draw their own temporary street art pieces, learning about scale, texture, and color in outdoor art spaces. This hands-on class encourages creativity while connecting students to the urban environment through art.

Game Design Lab: Building Platformers with Super Mario Maker 2 + Bloxels (afternoon)

In this lab, students will explore game design by creating platformer levels with Super Mario Maker 2 and Bloxels. They’ll learn the basics of game mechanics, level design, and storytelling while experimenting with both tools. As they split their time between the two platforms, they’ll design engaging worlds with unique challenges. By the end of the day, students will have a better understanding of how different tools shape game ideas and player experiences.

thursday april 17

Engineering Lab: DIY Circuits: Minecraft LED Torch  (morning)

In this hands-on engineering lab, students will dive into the world of circuits and electronics by creating their very own Minecraft LED Torch! Using real-world materials and simple electronics, they’ll learn the basics of circuitry while designing a glowing torch inspired by the iconic Minecraft world. This interactive class combines creativity and technology, giving students the opportunity to build something cool they can take home. Perfect for young engineers and Minecraft fans alike, this class sparks curiosity, problem-solving skills, and fun all in one.

Minecraft Education Lab: Fable Forge Build Challenge (afternoon)

In this lab, students will dive into Minecraft Education to take on the Fable Forge Build Challenge, where they will craft their own stories within the game. This immersive experience fosters creative storytelling and decision-making skills, allowing students to visually and narratively construct their own tales. By using Minecraft's educational tools and incorporating block coding, they will enhance their builds and automate elements within their worlds. Throughout the class, students will collaborate, enhance their imaginative capabilities, and refine their storytelling techniques, culminating in a showcase of their collaborative creations. This lab promises a mix of educational fun, with free time at the end of each class for further exploration and creativity.

friday april 18

Art Lab: Alt Photography: Cyanotype Photography (morning)

In this lab, students will explore the unique and historical process of cyanotype photography. Using sunlight and a simple chemical process, they will create beautiful blue-toned prints on various surfaces. Participants will learn about the materials needed, techniques for preparing images, and how to expose and develop their prints. This hands-on experience encourages creativity as students experiment with different objects, textures, and compositions to produce their own artwork.

Game Design Lab: Building Platformers with Super Mario Maker 2 + Bloxels(afternoon)

In this lab, students will explore game design by creating platformer levels with Super Mario Maker 2 and Bloxels. They’ll learn the basics of game mechanics, level design, and storytelling while experimenting with both tools. As they split their time between the two platforms, they’ll design engaging worlds with unique challenges. By the end of the day, students will have a better understanding of how different tools shape game ideas and player experiences.

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