Round Rock ISD

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

Design. Code. Compete! In Video Game Design Hackathon, students of all experience levels bring their creativity to life by designing and coding their own interactive video games using block-based coding platforms. Beginners start by learning game design basics—character movement, scoring systems, and storytelling—while advanced students dive deeper into multi-level design, animations, and advanced logic. Campers work individually or in small teams, moving from guided challenges to open creation as the week progresses. Along the way, they’ll explore key concepts in coding, problem-solving, and design thinking while receiving mentorship and feedback. The week culminates in a Game Showcase and Hackathon, where all students present and play their games for judges and peers. Top projects will be submitted to CompuChild’s National Game Design Competition, giving every participant a chance to shine! Young campers (Grades 2–4) and Older students (Grades 5–8) Supplies: Bring your Round Rock ISD issued Chromebook fully charged to camp each day for better connection. If you do not have a District issued device, please let the instructor know when the welcome email is sent. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Create, Code, and Play! In Video Game Design Studio, young creators dive into the world of game design using fun, kid-friendly, block-based coding platforms like Scratch. Students bring their imagination to life as they design colorful characters, build exciting levels, and code their own interactive games—no prior experience needed! Each day combines guided lessons and creative play, helping campers learn logic, sequencing, and problem-solving while expressing their ideas through digital storytelling. By the end of the week, every student will have their own fully playable game to share with family and friends. The week wraps up with a Game Showcase Celebration, where campers present their creations, play each other’s games, and celebrate their accomplishments as young game designers. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

In Debate & Public Speaking Academy, students develop persuasive speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking skills through engaging, hands-on practice. Campers are introduced to multiple debate formats—including Model UN, Public Forum, and mock trials—while building confidence in research, rhetoric, and rebuttal. Through structured exercises, impromptu speaking games, and current event debates, students learn to think on their feet and communicate with clarity and conviction. They’ll also craft and deliver their own TED-style talks on topics they care about. The program culminates in an in-camp debate showcase judged by instructors, followed by a final presentation and certificate ceremony. Young campers (Grades 1–4) 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 Please check carefully and confirm that you are registering at your student's home campus below. Students may only register to attend in-person enrichment classes on their home campus.

Speak with confidence and shine on stage! In the Public Speaking & Confidence Builders Camp, students learn to express their ideas clearly, confidently, and creatively through storytelling, impromptu speaking, and presentation games. Campers practice body language, voice projection, and stage presence while building self-assurance and communication skills in a fun, supportive environment. Through engaging activities like creative writing, drama-based exercises, and UIL-style storytelling practice, students strengthen both their prepared and spontaneous speaking abilities. The week concludes with a Showcase Presentation, where every camper proudly delivers their own story or speech to celebrate their growth and confidence. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Where creativity meets technology! In this craft camp, students dive into a world of imagination, crafting, and innovation through exciting hands-on projects that blend art, design, and tech. Each day brings something new and fun like creating colorful clay toys, jewelry, designing carnival-themed toys with 3D pens, building light-up circuits with Snap Circuits, and illustrating their own digital storybooks. Campers will explore color, shape, and storytelling while learning how technology can bring their artistic ideas to life. From toys, jewelry and crafts to digital creations, every project encourages self-expression, teamwork, and creativity. By the end of the week, each student takes home a collection of their handmade and digital masterpieces—a perfect mix of art, tech, and imagination loved by both boys and girls! Students who are participating in a full day camp must bring their own nut-free sack lunch, morning and afternoon snack, and water bottle. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Young Engineers Lab Build, design, and invent! Students tackle engineering challenges using everyday materials—design bridges, create marble runs, build towers, construct catapults, experiment with simple machines (ramps, levers, pulleys), and use Snap Circuits to create working electrical projects. Daily engineering competitions test designs! For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

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

In this camp, campers explore hands-on 3D Design Creations using 3D pens to design jewelry, toys, and original models. Through guided instruction and creative challenges, students develop spatial thinking, precision, and artistic technique while learning to layer, shape, and blend colors to transform ideas into three-dimensional designs. For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Bring your imagination to life through digital creativity! In Digital Art & Animation Camp, students explore the exciting world of digital design using fun, beginner-friendly tools. Campers learn to draw, paint, and animate on screen while discovering the basics of color, layering, motion, and storytelling. Throughout the week, students create their own digital masterpieces—designing characters, crafting mini animations, and experimenting with different artistic styles. The camp encourages creativity, self-expression, and design thinking in a supportive, hands-on environment. By the end of the week, each student will take home a digital portfolio of their artwork and animations—a lasting keepsake of their creativity and imagination. 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

Build robots that think for themselves! Students explore artificial intelligence and robotics through hands-on programming and engineering challenges. Using educational robotics kits and beginner-friendly coding platforms, campers create robots that navigate mazes, respond to sensors, and complete missions independently while learning AI concepts like pattern recognition and decision-making. Through robot battles, obstacle courses, and collaborative problem-solving, students develop coding skills, computational thinking, and STEM confidence. Students will be divided into two age-appropriate groups to ensure optimal learning—younger campers (Grades 1-3) focus on foundational concepts while older students (Grades 3-6) tackle advanced programming and machine learning basics. The camp culminates in a Robot Showcase where every engineer demonstrates their creation and explains the technology behind it! Young campers (Grades 1–4) 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