Create Em : Minecraft Makers ( 3rd-8th ) Week 3 : July 3-7 ( No camp July 4 ) Instructor : Tech Em Studios Students will learn about 3D design and programming using Minecraft as the medium . Students will materialize their Minecraft designs into a printable 3D object to take home and share with friends and family ! During the camp , students will learn how to alter their Minecraft world with code ( programming ). Full Day : $ 425M /$ 475NM Half Day : $ 355M / 405NM
Code Em : Intro to Coding ( 3rd-8th ) Week 10 : August 21-25 Instructor : Tech Em Studios Students will gain or expand their coding knowledge by using visual-based languages and advance to a text-based language , Python . Students will better understand computer science and apply related skills such as logic , critical thinking , problem solving , testing , design , and building to create a software project . Full Day : $ 425M /$ 475NM Half Day : $ 355M / 405NM
Game Em : Python Game Design ( 3rd-8th ) Week 8 : August 7-11 Instructor : Tech Em Studios Students will expand their coding knowledge through the Python programming language to create video games using Pygame modules . Students will the learn essentials of computer science , programming , and design thinking , a valuable tool that applies a user-centered approach to design games ! Full Day : $ 425M /$ 475NM Half Day : $ 355M / 405NM
Mad Science : Super Duper Science Sampler ( 1st-5th ) Week 10 : August 21-25 This camp has so much , it ’ s Super Duper ! Mining and Crafting is the best way to explore our earth . Pan for minerals , create volcanos , and more ! “ See ” what the deal is with optics while making a kaleidoscope , and create a sun print in a diazzo chamber . Blast off to space as you launch rockets and build your own to take home . How does gravity help us get to other planets ? Jump right into the science behind sports and see how teamwork and a strong understanding of your balance help you win the game . Arrive at camp to find a real crime scene surrounded by crime scene tape and use forensic science to solve who is trying to ruin your ice cream party . Full Day : $ 330M /$ 380NM Half Day : $ 260M /$ 310NM
Mad Science : Crazy Chemworks ( 1st-5th ) Week 11 : August 28-September 1 Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist ! Kids will learn and apply the concepts , tools and techniques of real chemists . Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results . Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopper-popping reaction . Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual applications of glowin-the-dark technology , learn about stages of matter with dry ice , and did we mention ... Slime Olympics ? YES !!! Campers have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions . Full Day : $ 330M /$ 380NM Half Day : $ 260M /$ 310NM
Super Sleuths ! ( 3rd-6th ) Week 9 : August 14-18 Instructor : Little Scholars Get out your magnifying glasses and detective hat as we have clues to decipher and crimes to solve . We ’ ll put our critical thinking skills and STEM knowledge to the test and get to the bottom of mysteries by learning the tricks real investigators use to solve cases . While experimenting with simple detection techniques , reasoning skills will grow and your problem solving skills will become better than CSI agents . Full Day : $ 320M /$ 370NM Half Day : $ 250M /$ 300NM
KIDS ' PLACE CAMP
GRADES K-8
Week 10 : August 21-25 Week 11 : August 28-31 ( No camp September 1 )
Kids ’ Place Camp is an exciting two weeks of age-appropriate , adventurous and exciting activities for campers before they head back to school . K-2 will experience fun with in-house special appearances and programs . 3rd – middle school kids will venture on an occasional field trip , enjoy special activities and programs as they close out the summer and head back to school . This is a high energy fast-paced camp and a blast for all ages .
At Kids ’ Place Camp , we make summer last just a little longer and also explore the best Richmond has to offer . In addition to the travel , kids swim daily , have cooking class , arts and crafts , music , gym and more ! ( Full day camp ) Cost Per Week : $ 310M /$ 360NM
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