The Kids on Campus program is looking for instructors to teach the following STEM computer camps. The curriculum is provided. Camp size is limited to 15 campers and there will be a camp counselor in the room to assist. Instructors must have a Bachelor’s degree. If interested, please contact Tara Bocketti at t.bocketti@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7184.
- CyberSpies – With the world’s increased reliance on digital data, cyber security is more important than ever! In this class, you are all that stands between a group of international hackers launching cyber attacks and world peace. Through a series of challenges, students will learn to apply tools used by professional digital forensics teams to crack codes and use encryption. Working in teams you will collect clues, recover lost data and explore the tools of the trade to become the next great cyber spy!
- 7/24 – 7/28
- 9 a.m. – noon, grades 3 – 5
- 1 – 4 p.m., grades 6 – 8
- 7/24 – 7/28
- Minecraft® Redstone Engineers – Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft® and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraftc structures to the next level! Students must have the Java version of Minecraft® to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft® are not compatible.
- 7/31 – 8/4
- 9 a.m. – Noon, Grades 3 – 5
- 7/31 – 8/4
- Battle Royale Gamers – Fans of Fortnite and Rumbleverse, we need YOU! Instead of just playing a multiplayer game, you can develop your own with Unity, a professional 3D game development software. Design your own unique magical level, build 3D models, and cast spells with custom-created wands. At the end of the week, all student-created maps are combined into a master game where you will battle to become the last wizard standing. Compete against other schools across the country in our Esports League, with the possibility of having your map included in the live game. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
- 7/ 31 – 8/4
- 1 – 4 p.m., Grades 6 – 8
- 7/ 31 – 8/4
- ESports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers – Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer or gamecaster, this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, esports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube® videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop gameplay skills and compete using Black Rocket’s esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly, practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly, but will be shared with all students in the class.
- 8/7 – 8/11
- 1 – 4 p.m., Grades 6 – 8
- 8/7 – 8/11