Round Rock ISD

Get ready to think critically, have fun, and challenge yourself in this dynamic chess camp! All skills levels are welcome to join in and learn to play and win chess! Practice the moves and learn about strategies to win. If you already know...no problem! Learn and practice chess tactics, openings, and gambits to improve your game. What You'll Do: Learn the Rules: Understand the basics of chess, including the movements of each piece and how to set up the board. Explore History: Discover the fascinating history of chess and how the game has evolved over time. Master Strategies: Explore various strategies to enhance your gameplay, including tactics, opening principles, and endgame techniques. Practice with Peers: Challenge yourself by playing games with fellow campers and applying new strategies in real-time. All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, you'll find opportunities to improve your game. Get ready to think critically, have fun, and challenge yourself in this dynamic chess camp! For questions about this specific class, please contact robin_foerster@roundrockisd.org

Board Game Designers Camp is a hands-on, creative 4-day enrichment experience for students entering grades 3-6 where kids become real game designers! Students explore what makes games fun and fair, then imagine a theme, design a game board, create pieces and cards, and write clear rules. Through collaboration, playtesting, and iteration, campers learn strategy, problem-solving, and creativity. The week ends with a Board Game Expo where students are invited to play their original games designed from scratch. Every child goes home with a fully finished, one-of-a-kind board game they’re proud of!

Think fast, play smart, win big! In Chess & Competition Prep Camp, students sharpen their chess strategy and analytical thinking through daily lessons, tactical puzzles, and exciting tournaments. Campers master openings, endgames, and strategic play while developing focus, patience, and decision-making skills. Students will also strengthen their competitive edge with UIL-style Math! Through fun, fast-paced problem-solving games, mental math drills, and team challenges, campers boost their speed, accuracy, and confidence. Each activity is designed to enhance logical reasoning and quick thinking—perfect preparation for competitions while building lifelong critical thinking skills. Young campers (Grades 2–4) and Older students (Grades 5–8) For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Chess enhances students' academic performance by honing focus, patience, and critical thinking skills, making it an invaluable skill for every student to learn. Our dynamic teaching approach brings the FUNdamentals and sophisticated strategies of chess to life through songs, stories, and dances, ensuring that each class is both stimulating and informative for students of all ages and abilities. For the more advanced learners, our passionate and expertly trained coaches delve into master-level analysis, endgame theories, and captivating strategies, further enriching the chess learning experience. Studies consistently show that chess drives better academic achievement. Chess can improve their concentration, problem-solving, strategic planning, patience and memory. For questions about this specific class, please contact info@afterschoolchessclub.com For more information about this company, please visit afterschoolchessclub.com

Develop strategy, creativity, and confidence through the game of chess! Chess Academy, students learn chess fundamentals—openings, tactics, and endgame strategies—through engaging lessons, puzzles, and friendly tournaments. Campers also bring their creativity to life by designing and decorating their own personalized chess board to take home. This camp is suitable for both beginners and advanced players, with students divided into groups based on skill level to ensure an optimal learning experience. Each group focuses on developing critical thinking, focus, and problem-solving through fun challenges and strategic play. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Are you looking for a camp that challenges your mind, introduces exciting new experiences, helps you make friends, and teaches lifelong skills? Ifso, the Creative Gaming Adventure camp is perfect for you! Throughout this camp, you’ll explore a wide range of fun activities that keep your brain engaged while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Camp Highlights: Puzzle Time: Solve and create puzzle slike word searches, crossword puzzles, and brain teasers to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Crafty Creations: Learn how to make friendship bracelets, try your hand at calligraphy, and more to develop new hobbies. Game Day Fun: Play a variety of exciting board games and card games, learning new strategies and developing your game-playing skills. Create Your Own Game: Work with a group to design and create a brand-new game, using teamwork and creativity to bring your idea to life. Join us for a fun-filled week of creativity, games, and lifelong memories!" For questions about this specific class, please contact debbie_perry@roundrockisd.org

Game Masters: Create, Play & Pitch Your Own Board Game Are you ready to design the next big board game? Campers will dive into the exciting world of board game creation, combining creativity, strategy, and entrepreneurship to design their own unique games. Campers will explore various board game styles, then team up to create their own—designing rules, gameplay, artwork, and pieces. Whether your camper dreams of becoming a game designer, artist, or future entrepreneur, Game Masters is the perfect place to turn those dreams into reality. By the end of the week, campers will walk away with a completed board game and the skills to bring any creative idea to life! For questions about this specific class, please contact esteamlearninglabs@gmail.com For more information about this company, please visit esteamlearninglabs.com

Get ready to think critically, have fun, and challenge yourself in this dynamic chess camp! All skill levels are welcome to join in and learn new skills. Whether you have never played before or consider yourself an expert, there is something here for you. We will have a tailored lesson that includes basic and advanced skills, time to practice those skills and a friendly tournament to end the week. What You'll Do: Learn the Rules: Understand the basics of chess, including the movements of each piece and how to set up the board. Explore History: Discover the fascinating history of chess and how the game has evolved over time. Master Strategies: Explore various strategies to enhance your gameplay, including tactics, opening principles, and endgame techniques. Practice with Peers: Challenge yourself by playing games with fellow campers and applying new strategies in real-time. All Skill Levels Welcome, you'll find opportunities to improve your game. Get ready to think critically, have fun, and challenge yourself in this dynamic chess camp! For questions about this specific class, please contact robin_foerster@roundrockisd.org

In this summer camp you will design and create your own rubber carving block. Artists will learn about printmaking and how to safely use the gouge to carve into the rubber block. Artists will carve designs into the block, leaving raised areas to ink. The inked block is then pressed onto paper to create a relief print. This soft-cut linocut is a relief printing technique similar to using traditional linoleum.

Love brain teasers and challenges? In Puzzle Masters Lab,studentstackle daily logic games, pattern puzzles, riddles, and hands-on building challenges. Campers strengthen critical thinking,spatial reasoning, and perseverance while solving and creating their own puzzles. From logic grids and tiling designs to lateral thinking mysteries, every day brings a new challenge. The week ends with a Puzzle Showcase where students share the original puzzles they designed for others to solve!