Specialty Camps

From science to chess and robotics to karate, campers can explore a new subject matter or delve deeper into a favorite pastime through the following specialty camps.

 

Ahoy, Me Hearties!: SOLD OUT
Grade: Rising Grades 1-4
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Date: June 11-15

Karate Kids Camp
Grades: Rising Kindergarten-Grade 5
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Date: July 16-20

The Power of Water: SOLD OUT
Grades: Rising Grades 1-4
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Date: June 4-8

Secret Agent Camp: SOLD OUT
Grades: Rising Grades 1-4
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Date: June 18-22

LEGO Robotics
Grades: Rising Grades 4-5
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Date: July 9-13

LEGO Robotics
Grades: Rising Grades 6-7
Time: 12:30-3:30 pm
Date: July 16-20

Robotics

Thought Legos were for little kids? Think again! Middle School science teacher Diane Husmann introduces the world of robotics to campers using the Lego Mindstorms NXT interface. Learn more about Ms. Husmann and her robotics camps!

Describe yourself in two sentences or less
Caring, carefree, creative, conscientious, fun and motivating!  I have an ease and rapport with students that inspires the students to excel and stretch to higher levels of thinking.

How many years have you taught robotics camps?
Five

Most enjoyable part of camp?

Seeing the spark in the students’ eyes and laughing with them as they imagine their own innovation

What will your campers learn?
A working knowledge of programming NXT Mindstorm and how to be more creative and imaginative

Why should someone give robotics a try?

It’s fun, it’s interesting and it helps develop problem solving skills.