Round Rock ISD

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

The College Application Workshop will prepare students to submit a comprehensive package to universities which highlights their strengths and demonstrates interest in their preferred major. Students will complete their Personal Essay and Supplemental essays (as available), develop a resume, create a "Brag Sheet" to provide to adults who will write recommendation letters, produce detailed lists of clubs, organizations, activities, awards and work experience and review SAT/ ACT scores in the context of their preferred university and major. Recommendations will be offered to strengthen the application. Students will learn about the different types of admission offered, when and where to complete the FAFSA, Cost of Attendance and scholarship resources. Additionally, students will contact admissions representatives for their chosen school/major and have the opportunity to register for university admissions programs. *Guardian permission and presence is required for many on-campus presentations. On-line programs are widely available. Workshop is taught by a Texas certified English teacher with experience as a College Coach and as an Application Reviewer for a Texas Tier 1 University. Needed Supplies: Students MUST have RRISD provided laptop daily. Student must bring on the first day: *GPA/ Class Rank and unofficial transcript *AP Courses, Scores and access to College Board *Interest list of colleges & majors *List of extracurricular activities, clubs and organizations, awards, volunteer hours, work experience, job shadowing, etc.

A Creative Writing Program would provide students with a fun,structured space to explore their imagination while developing strong storytelling skills. Through guided activities,students would create original characters and stories with a focus on understanding audience, voice, and relatability. The goal isto help young writers gain confidence in expressing ideas, thinking creatively, and crafting stories that connect with readers in meaningful ways. For questions about this specific class, please contact leina_ussin@roundrockisd.org

Explore Architecture: Design & Build Jurassic Park Join us as we explore the concept of the theme park and the design, planning and thinking that goes into it. We’ll explore how “life finds a way” in the original film and the new attraction at Universal Studios. We’ll learn about Dinoland USA, Dinosaur World, and the crumbling concrete ruins within the bizarre abandoned Bongoland from 1930s Florida. Participants will ideate, design a build their own theme park inspired by idyllic, sometimes bizarre, theme parks of past and present. For questions about this specific class, please contact fifi@wickedworkshop.org For more information about this company, please visit www.wickedworkshop.org

Design and Print in 3D: From idea to Reality Calling all young creators! In this exciting camp, you’ll turn your creative ideas into real-life 3D objects! Using user-friendly design tools, you’ll learn how to design in 3D and watch your creations come to life with a 3D printer. From toys to keychains and everything in between, if you can dream it, you can build it. Join us on this fun adventure where imagination meets technology—let’s turn your ideas into reality! Required Supplies: District Chromebook and charging cord used during the school year that was to be sent home for summer. For questions about this specific class, please contact info-wmc@wizeacademy.com For more information about this company, please visit www.wizeacademy.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

This in-person digital design camp introduces students to industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Campers will learn graphic design fundamentals, and digital illustration. The camp is led by Mrs. Carroll, who has a professional background in graphic design and the only middle school–level teacher in the district with real-world industry experience as a working designer, giving students an authentic, career-connected learning experience. For questions about this specific class, please contact jessica_carroll@roundrockisd.org