LEGO ®: RoboDojo
Let’ s free your child’ s creativity in the RoboDojo, where young engineers dive into the exciting world of robotics using LEGO ® Spike Prime kits. Kids will design and build their own robotic marvels, from a charging rhino to an energetic dancing troupe. They’ ll gain hands-on experience with sensors, motors, and coding, transforming their imaginative ideas into reality. As they construct their wild creations, they will strengthen their problem-solving skills AND spark a passion for innovation and technology.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405032-01 |
M-Th |
1230p-330p |
6 / 30-7 / 3 |
$ 270R $ 325NR |
405032-02 |
M-F |
9:00A-12:00P |
8 / 11-8 / 15 |
$ 330R $ 396NR |
Ages:............... 7 + years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
Minecraft ®: Modder Gamers
Time to turn those modding visions into reality! This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Kids will transform Minecraft ® Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods. They’ ll create custom elements like ore, blocks, ingot, crafting recipes, weapons, armor, potions, custom biomes... the list goes on. And yes, it even includes nuclear TNT! Kids will also get hands-on experience with Blockbench and learn how to code procedures in MCreator with block language.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405104-01 |
M-F |
12:30-3:30P |
6 / 23-6 / 27 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
405104-02 |
M-F |
9:00A-12:00P |
/ 28-8 / 1 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
Ages:............... 8 + years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
JR Inventors: Creative Engineering
Designed for our youngest Ninjas, this Camp is all about teaching and empowering them to become the makers and creators of their own hands-on STEM projects! Ninjas will use a variety of fun tools and activities to develop their creative engineering and design skills. Through exciting projects, your child will learn to think like a true innovator, building confidence and a love for learning.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405025-01 |
M-Th |
9:00A-12:00P |
6 / 30-7 / 3 |
$ 270R /$ 325NR |
Ages:............... 5-7 years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
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Creative Studio: Stop Motion Magic
Budding filmmakers and animators will spend their weeks in the captivating world of video production! This camp offers an inspiring journey through the art of stop motion animation experimenting with Claymation, LEGO ® Minifigures, paper cutouts, and more, while learning the intricate process of capturing images frame-by-frame. This handson approach produces video in a rapid prototyping style culminating in various shorts from enchanting magic trick illusions to captivating walking character animations to a thrilling 3-part story. Ninjas will develop their own independent projects while also collaborating in teams, fostering teamwork and creative exchange.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405105-01 |
M-Th |
9:00A-12:00P |
6 / 30-7 / 3 |
$ 270R /$ 325NR |
Ages:............... 8 + years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
AI Academy: Harness the Future
Introducing AI Academy where ninjas embark on a transformative journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence! As AI increasingly permeates our everyday lives, this camp empowers children with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and influence the future. Through captivating activities in coding, games, and robotics, campers will learn about the fundamentals of AI development and application. They’ ll not only create and innovate with AI but also explore how to use these powerful tools to make a positive impact on the world. It’ s a fun and educational way to equip your child for the future.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405106-01 |
M-F |
9:00A-12:00P |
6 / 23-6 / 27 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
405106-02 |
M-F |
12:30-3:30P |
8 / 4-8 / 8 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
Ages:............... 8 + years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
NEW | Creative Studio: Digital Directors
Lights, Camera, Edit! Unleash your child’ s inner filmmaker as they become a digital director and enter the world of video editing! Throughout the week, campers will use OBS and CapCut to work on creative projects teaching them to record and edit their own videos. They’ ll craft engaging game commentary, produce a dynamic 30-second commercial, and deliver a compelling green screen news report. Along the way, kids will learn essential video editing skills such as trimming clips, setting key frames, and adding transitions to bring their visions to life. The grand finale is the capstone project, where each camper creates a video showcasing the skills and techniques they’ ve mastered for our Code Ninjas Film Festival. That’ s a wrap!
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405107-01 |
M-F |
12:30-3:30P |
7 / 7-7 / 11 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
Ages:............... 8 + years Instructor:....... CodeNinjas
Youth Programming
Scan the QR code to get to Village of Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department’ s web page on your mobile phone or tablet.
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All registrations close 3 days before the start of each class unless otherwise noted.