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 109 W. Kemper Road, 45246

Office - 513-549-8308
Cell - 513-377-1679

Apprentice and Engineering Camp and Club Costs - Fall/Winter/Summer

Different classes are offered during different seasons (fall/winter/spring/summer).

  The registration page will show the classes offered during the current season. 

 Class Cost - $325/week with a 20% discount if:
 - register for 2 or more classes
- refer another student
 

Apprentice Camps and Clubs - Ages 11 and up

Intro to Computer Hardware - 210

This is a part of the Engineering "build camps".  There are 4 sessions within this camp.  The first session focuses on the process of building a computer and the science of computer hardware. The science learned will be reviewed and reinforced. This prepares students to build a new desktop computer.

Students must show that they have learned the science of the hardware to move on to the next stage.

Ages 11 - 17

  • Science of Computer Hardware

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Fall, Winter and Summer

Intro to Python and Logic Thinking - 215

This session focuses on Python coding and logic thinking.  Students will learn how technical problems are broken down logically to develop coding solutions.  It gives students opportunities to practice coding on a variety of subjects learning both the command structures and the logic.

Students will leave with many coding experiences that can be used in learning other languages or in developing more advanced skills in Python.

Ages 11 - 17

  • Python Coding Basics
  • Logic Thinking

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Fall and Summer

Intro to Web Development and Graphics - 205

This session focuses on learning to create a website, the elements of web design and graphic design techniques. It is structured for the Apprentice age group who should be ready to go a bit beyond the basic introduction.

With hands on projects students will experience what it is like to create digital art and a web page to display that art.

Ages 11 - 17

  • Web Development and Design
  • Graphic Design

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer 

Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and Animation-255

This session focuses on application topics in multimedia.  Students will be exposed to:  graphics, animation, and 3D design and printing.  Students will get hands on experience with projects in these areas.

Ages 11-17

  • Graphic Design
  • Animation
  • 3D Design and Printing

Dates and Times:

 

Offered in the Summer

Intro to Circuitry - 220

This session focuses on the basics of electronics where students will learn the science of basic circuitry and will create devices using motors. This is a pre-requisite for the Intro to Robotics class. 

Ages 12-17

  • Basics of Circuitry
  • Understand of the Types of Circuits
  • Learn Soldering

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Intro to Robotics - 225

This camp teaches you to learn the science of robotics. Students will create and code robots. This knowlede will be useful in the Engineering robotics class and the robotics club. Students will put robots together and see them work. 

Ages 12-17

  • Programming Robots
  • Basics of Robotics
  • Build a Robot

Intro to Media Production - 265

This class teaches the basics of video production and photography.  Students will learn how to use cameras and video equipment to create stunning images that can lead them into the exciting world of media.  Students will learn about lightning, angles, indoor and outdoor practices.

Ages 11-17

  • Basics of Photography
  • Basics of Video Creation

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Intro to Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality - 260

This class teaches the basics of how augmented reality and virtual reality are created.  Learn to create the basics. Students will learn the science behind these technologies and how to apply them to create. 

Ages 11-17

  • The science of Augmented Reality
  • The science of Virtual Reality
  • Basics of creating Augmented Reality programs
  • Basics of creating Augmented Reality programs

Dates and Timer:

Offered in the Summer

Jr. Engineer Camps - Ages 13 and Up - New or Returning Students

Build Your Own Computer -310

This is a part of the Engineering "build camps".  There are 4 sessions within this camp.  The first session focuses on the process of building a computer and the science of computer hardware. The science learned will be reviewed and reinforced. Students will practice the process of putting a computer system together. Students will prepare to build a new desktop computer.

Students must show that they have learned the science of the hardware to move on to the next stage.

The second session focuses on building a new computer and setting it up with the Windows operating system.

The third session focuses on learning the basics of Python coding.

Using the commands from week 3, the fourth session focuses on writing a Python game.

Ages 12-17  

  • Basic of Computer Hardware
  • The Build Process
  • Intro to Python Coding
  • Write a Pythong game

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Coding for Engineers - 331

This session focuses on learning the basics of  C++, more advanced Python,  logic thinking and app development.  Students will learn how technical problems are broken down logically to develop coding solutions.  It gives students opportunities to practice coding on a variety of subjects learning both the command structures and the logic.    

Students will bring their knowledge of Python to help transition to other languages.  Students who haven't coded before will learn the basics of coding.

Ages 11-17                                                         

  • C++ Coding Basics
  • App Development Basics
  • More complex Python projects
  • Logic Thinking

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Build Your Own Robot - 340/345

This is a part of the Engineering "build camps".  This camp teaches you to build a robot that you can keep.  There are 2 weeks to this camp.  This first session focuses on the basics of electronics where students will learn the science of basic circuitry and will create devices using motors. This knowlede will be useful in the second session that focuses on the basics of robotics.   Students will put robots together and see them work.  They will leave with a new robot that they built.

Ages 12-17

  • Programming Robots
  • Basics of Circuitry
  • Understand of the Types of Circuits
  • Learn Soldering
  • Basics of Robotics
  • Build a Robot

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

3D Modeling, Animation and 3D Printing - 350

This session focuses on modeling and animation.  It takes the learnings from the Apprentice class on graphic design and 3D modeling to the next level.  It has a singular focus on going deeper into 3D modeling, animation and 3D printing. 

Students will leave with a deeper level of knowledge of 3D multimedia that can grow into more advanced animation and film.

Ages 12-17

  • Graphic Design
  • Animation
  • 3D Design and Printing

3D Modeling, Animation and 3D Printing 

Offered in the Summer

Robotics Club and Competition Team - Engineering

 - Learn all about robots and join the team to learn to compete against others

1st step - join the club and build your skills
2nd step - try out for the team

Robotics Club - Fall Sessions

Monday and Wednesday - 4pm - 6pm
Saturdays - 10am - 3pm


Robotics Competition Team - Fall Sessions
Monday and Wednesday - 4pm - 6pm
Saturdays - 10am - 3pm

Associate Engineer Camps - Ages 12 and Up - Returning Students

These sessions are for returning BYOC youth.  They can continue to grow their skills deeper.

Build Your Own Gaming Rig - 410

This session focuses on upgrading the computer that students built to be a gaming rig, learn about computer maintenance and troubleshooting and add computer automation to the computer. 

Students will upgrade the components to handle more complex gaming putting them on par with other gamers.

Students will integrate automation into their computer allowing it to automatically do various tasks. 

Students will gain more insights into troubleshooting problems with their hardware and learn typical solutions.

Students will leave with more advanced knowledge of the hardware and software that is running on their machines and how to maintain performance over time. 

Ages 12-17                                                        

  • Add Automation to the Computer Already Built
  • Upgrade the Computer to a Gaming Rig
  • Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Next Level Coding - 415

This session focuses on expanding skills in Python coding and learning other languages.  Students will use their knowledge of python to approach more complex problems and learn more python commands to help with solving those problems.

Logic thinking will be required.  Students will practice coding on a variety of subjects, learning both the command structures and the logic.

Students will leave with other coding languages, app developement. These coding experiences can be used in learning other languages or in developing more advanced skills.

  • Intermediate Level Python Coding
  • Logic Thinking
  • Solve More Complex Coding Challenges
  • Learn C++
  • Learn App Development

Ages 12-17

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Assoc Circuitry/Robotics - 420

This session focuses on more advanced electronics and robotics where students will do projects in both electronics and robotics.  

Ages 12-17

  • The science of Electronics
  • More advanced electronics projects
  • Use soldering skills in projects

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Prep for Real World Experiences - 400

This session prepares youth to participate in real world experiences with technology companies.  They learn about the companies, who they are and what they do.  They prepare to have discussions with those companies showing their interest and understanding of technology and desire to build experiences through project work.  

  • Research the companies that they will interact with
  • Prepare questions to ask the companies
  • Learn the etiquette of interacting with large corporations

Ages 13-17

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Summer

Senior Engineer Camps - Ages 15 and Up - Returning Students

This is for BYOC youth who want to return after completing the Associate program.  These youth will prepare for certifications in a variety of areas.

Prep for Certifications - 525

This session prepares youth to begin the journey of becoming certified in several technologies. This is advanced studies in the areas of computer hardware, networking and security.  

  • Computer Hardware Certification includes:
    • Computer Hardware 
    • Networking
    • Security

Ages: 15 - 17

Dates and Times:

Offered in the Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter

Apprentice and Engineering Camp Costs

 
 Class Cost - $325/week with a 20% discount if:
 - register for 2 or more classes
- refer another student
 

                

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