Welcome To Robotics Level 1 Camp 2013
For Girls and Boys Entering Grades 4-5
For Girls and Boys Entering Grades 6-9
Session 1: July 1 - 12
Campers will learn the fundamental engineering and technical principles of building and programming robots to move and function autonomously (on their own) and with tethered control.
Campers will work in small teams, (2-4 campers) which will require sharing and cooperation to accomplish various tasks. Through the use of sound, light, and touch sensors campers will be able to program their robots to “see, hear, and perceive” their surroundings. Using these capabilities, campers will put their newly acquired skills to work in exciting challenges such as obstacle courses, races, and contests of moving objects.
Campers learn how to use the actions and reactions of the robots to strategically solve problems and puzzles and most importantly, have fun doing it!
Note: Repeating campers are welcome, as projects change in each camp session.
Program Director: Sally Rosenberg
M.A., computer graphics, New York Institute of Technology; B.A., fine arts/marketing, SUNY Albany. With twelve years of experience teaching graphic design, Web development, and game art and design to children and adults, Ms. Rosenberg is a co-founder of Game Builders Academy. One of her published works, Multimedia Projects BASICS: Curriculum-Specific Projects for Adobe and Macromedia, is designed to supplement the multimedia curriculum for middle and high school students. Adjunct instructor at Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology, and Westwood College Online. With seven years experience as an instructor with Hofstra Specialty Camps and Saturday Classes for Young People, Ms. Rosenberg is also the resident "mom on board."
Program Co-Director: Michael Pugliese
Co-Founder of Game Builders Academy, holds a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts/Computer Graphics from the New York Institute of Technology where he received multiple awards for his work. Even earlier, he earned a certificate from Hofstra University's Continuing Education department after completing a 5 year program in Cartooning, Computer Animation, and Cartoon Sculpture. Michael has over 10 years of experience in teaching young students, and has developed various courses in Video Game Design for grades K-12. Michael is an experienced Graphic Designer, a published illustrator, and Game Builders Academy's resident aficionado of the video game industry. Nine years’ experience as an instructor with Hofstra Summer Camps and Saturday Classes for Young People.
Note: There is a $50 surcharge per session for additional materials and staff requirements.
Campers will work in small teams, (2-4 campers) which will require sharing and cooperation to accomplish various tasks. Through the use of sound, light, and touch sensors campers will be able to program their robots to “see, hear, and perceive” their surroundings. Using these capabilities, campers will put their newly acquired skills to work in exciting challenges such as obstacle courses, races, and contests of moving objects.
Campers learn how to use the actions and reactions of the robots to strategically solve problems and puzzles and most importantly, have fun doing it!
Note: Repeating campers are welcome, as projects change in each camp session.
Program Director: Sally Rosenberg
M.A., computer graphics, New York Institute of Technology; B.A., fine arts/marketing, SUNY Albany. With twelve years of experience teaching graphic design, Web development, and game art and design to children and adults, Ms. Rosenberg is a co-founder of Game Builders Academy. One of her published works, Multimedia Projects BASICS: Curriculum-Specific Projects for Adobe and Macromedia, is designed to supplement the multimedia curriculum for middle and high school students. Adjunct instructor at Hofstra University, New York Institute of Technology, and Westwood College Online. With seven years experience as an instructor with Hofstra Specialty Camps and Saturday Classes for Young People, Ms. Rosenberg is also the resident "mom on board."
Program Co-Director: Michael Pugliese
Co-Founder of Game Builders Academy, holds a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts/Computer Graphics from the New York Institute of Technology where he received multiple awards for his work. Even earlier, he earned a certificate from Hofstra University's Continuing Education department after completing a 5 year program in Cartooning, Computer Animation, and Cartoon Sculpture. Michael has over 10 years of experience in teaching young students, and has developed various courses in Video Game Design for grades K-12. Michael is an experienced Graphic Designer, a published illustrator, and Game Builders Academy's resident aficionado of the video game industry. Nine years’ experience as an instructor with Hofstra Summer Camps and Saturday Classes for Young People.
Note: There is a $50 surcharge per session for additional materials and staff requirements.