Kids Classes in Denver

The Weird Science course introduces campers to the chemistry and principles behind household reactions and simple experiments. Campers will conduct a series of experiments which showcase scientific principles in a fun, hands-on way. Using a variety of safe, easily accessible ingredients, campers will perform slimy and cool experiments with air, water,...

This course introduces students to the Arduino electronics prototyping platform using the "Sparkfun Inventors Kit". Campers will learn about Arduino programming (C++), breadboard prototyping, and various types of electronic components.  Using a text based code editor, students will program microcontrollers to perform various tasks; this includes...

This course introduces campers to the LEGO® Mindstorms robotics platform. Campers will choose different machine-style builds and program the devices using the EV3 application. Using block-based programming modules, students will instruct their robot in a variety of tasks; depending on the build, this may include a sorting procedure, pick & place...

One of the three core programming languages critical for web development, JavaScript is an essential language to learn in the world of programming. Learn the fundamentals of variables, user input, Booleans, and logical and comparison operators, use of math and graphics, random generators and data structures.  This course requires Coding 101 as...

In this engaging, hands-on robotics camp, students will learn to program the powerful Edison robot to perform a variety of autonomous tasks.  Chock-full of sensors, this small, but mighty robot can be trained to respond to lights and sounds, follow lines, avoid obstacles, and even work interactively with other Edison robots. If your student has...

Go from concept to the completion of a fully functional 2D game with FlowLab, the premier 2D game development platform for game design enthusiasts.  If you can dream it, you can make it with this powerful, but intuitive wireframe-based game development platform. Campers will impress their friends with their interactive cross-platform games. Unreal...

Social media platforms are mere pastimes for a new generation of information consumers, but for the YouTube Star, communication platforms are powerful tools that can turn surfers into entrepreneurs and celebrities! In this SSA exclusive one-week summer camp, students will create their own YouTube channel and use Final Cut Pro to learn the critical...

Designed as an early introduction to coding, this camp starts by teaching aspiring game designers Scratch, a dynamic interactive game creation & storytelling platform from MIT.  Students will learn how to animate characters, build creative games, and create fun stories with a visual block coding environment. Students will also learn to create...

This Game Design camp is for the serious 3D game creator, using one of the most popular game engines in the industry: Unreal Engine & Tournament Editor. Unreal allows students to create dynamic first-person maps in single or multi-player formats. Create strikingly realistic game worlds, game weapons and effects using an extensive built-in asset...

Calling all Minecrafters! If your camper is crazy about Minecraft, then this camp will take their passion to the next level by teaching them how to create their own “mods” (short for modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Using Java programming, campers learn how to customize their Minecraft games by creating their own new ores, tools and...

This course introduces campers to the Lego Mindstorms robotics platform. Campers will build a 2-wheeled bot equipped with various sensors, and they will program the device using the EV3 application. Using block-based programming modules, campers will instruct their robot in a variety of tasks; these include obstacle avoidance, line following, collision...

Use your creativity and technical skills to bring characters and stories to life as a 2D Digital Animator.  Learn how to go from concept to finished animation, using an industry-standard animation engine, CrazyTalk Animator. Students learn the latest animation techniques, including the basics of animation utilizing pre-designed characters, and...

Python is one of the most widely used general-purpose programming languages in mainstream use today. Python’s popularity is born out of its simplicity, efficiency and overall ease of readability. Learn the principles, common programming applications and general use of Python, including variables, user input, operators and command structures. ...

This coding camp is designed specifically for high schoolers and teaches what it truly means to , allowing students to develop their problem-solving skills using a hands-on, interactive format. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming, including syntax, code commenting, control structures and more.  This is the first step to learning...

Calling all Minecrafters! If your kiddo is crazy about Minecraft, then this camp will take their passion to the next level by teaching them how to create their own “mods” (short for modifying) to use in their Minecraft worlds. Campers learn how to customize their Minecraft games by creating whole new worlds and biomes. Students will also learn...