Round Rock ISD

Explore the world of coding with Python—one of the most accessible programming languages! In this beginner-friendly course, you'll learn core coding concepts like loops, conditionals, functions, and arrays. Through hands-on practice, you'll get comfortable with Python syntax while building fun, interactive projects—such as a "Guess the Number" game, creative designs using Python’s Turtle Graphics, and a simple version of agar.io game with Pygame library. Whether you're brand new to coding or just starting out, this course makes learning Python exciting and approachable. Needed Supplies: Bring your District Chromebook and charging cord. For questions about this specific class, please contact schools@codingwithkids.com

This course is tailored for budding inventors passionate about bringing their imaginative ideas to life through the power of LEGO®. Participants will embark on a journey to design, build, and program a variety of unique LEGO® inventions, ranging from automated machines to dynamic gadgets. Through hands-on projects, students will enhance their engineering, coding, and problem-solving skills. As they build and test their creations, students will gain insight into the process of invention and innovation, learning how these skills apply not just in the realm of LEGO® but in the real world of technology and design. 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 esteamlearninglabs@gmail.com For more information about this company, please visit esteamlearninglabs.com

Create, code, and compete! Campers will team up to design and build their own video games in an exciting, fast-paced environment. Throughout the camp, students will learn game design fundamentals, coding basics, and creative problem-solving techniques to bring their ideas to life. Working in teams, they'll tackle challenges, brainstorm unique game concepts, and code interactive elements to make their games fun and engaging. The camp wraps up with a thrilling showcase, where teams present their games and compete for awards. Perfect for young coders ready to turn their ideas into playable realities! 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

DroneTogether is offering a faster and more advanced drone flying camp for any camper who has taken a beginner camp or has experience flying drones outside of school. This camp offers most of the favorite flying activities from the beginner camp, but brings in many larger drones with more capabilities. One of the most unique drones we use are the Tello Drones, which are the best educational coding drones on the market. Our teachers use this drone with a DroneBlocks coding program to provide a very unique coding and programming experience for campers. All equipment is provided, so come ready to have fun and take on new challenges in this exciting and fast-paced STEM camp. ***All campers will get an E99 drone kit to take home on the final day of camp*** Prerequisite: Camper must have already completed a beginner camp or after school class at Round Rock ISD Enrichment in the last 12 months. For questions about this specific class, please email: scott@dronetogether.com For more information about this company, please visit: www.dronetogether.com

DroneTogether is excited to be bringing our exhilarating and innovative drone flying program back to Round Rock ISD this summer. Come have fun spending time in one of the fastest growing spaces in technology - drone flying. All flying abilities are welcome, as we build on basic flying skills to advance to more challenging and exciting opportunities. Some of the opportunities include tricks, team flying challenges, flying adventures, obstacle design and course design. All activities are designed to be collaborative, fun and safe for all students. Come see what all the buzz is about and join us as we zoom, flip and soar our way through an exciting week of learning. ***All campers receive an E99 drone kit to take home at the end of the week*** For questions about this specific class, please email: scott@dronetogether.com For more information about this company, please visit: www.dronetogether.com

Unleash your child’s creativity in 3D with our engaging modeling and 3D printing course. Students will learn the foundations of 3D design by creating virtual models. Our experienced instructors guide them step-by-step through the process of designing objects for 3D printing, allowing them to bring their unique ideas to life. We use easy to use, intuitive and engaging software to allow young students to transition from drawing in 2D to designing in 3D in minutes – no CAD or computer experience necessary! Students get to take home the objects they design and print. Required Supplies: District Chromebook and charging cord used during the school year that was to be sent home for summer. Students who are registered to attend both a morning and afternoon camp must bring a nut-free sack lunch, morning and afternoon snack, and water bottle. For questions about this specific class, please contact info-wmc@wizeacademy.com For more information about this company, please visit www.wizeacademy.com

Spike Essentials Introduction: Amusement Park Fun Each day, students will participate in team building activities and receive a team briefing for challenges. Daily challenges will help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to complete the culminating project of designing and programming outdoor fun on an amusement park ride. REQUIRED SUPPLIES: All campers need to bring their charged district chromebook For more information, please contact enrichment@roundrockisd.org.

Spike Prime Advanced: Let's Compete Each day, students will participate in team building activities and receive a team briefing for they day's challenges. Daily challenges will help students develop skills and knowledge to complete the culminating project of designing and navigating an obstacle course.To be most successful, in this advanced level course students should have experience with the Scratch coding platform and experience with reading instructions to build complex LEGO models. REQUIRED SUPPLIES: All campers need to bring their charged district chromebook For more information, please contact enrichment@roundrockisd.org.

Spike Prime Introduction: Let the Games Begin! Each day, students will participate in team building activities and receive a team briefing for daily challenges. Daily challenges will help students develop skills and knowledge to build their designing and coding skills. On the final day students will build a project to showcase their new skills. In this introductory level course students will become familiar with the basics of drag and drop coding in the Scratch platform and develop experience reading and using instructions to build LEGO models. REQUIRED SUPPLIES: All campers need to bring their charged district chromebook For more information, please contact enrichment@roundrockisd.org.

In this exciting morning camp, young creators will dive into Code Your Own Video Game, where they’ll learn the fundamentals of coding and game design. Through fun, interactive lessons, students will develop characters, set up game levels, and create unique challenges to bring their very own video game to life. Campers will gain hands-on experience with coding basics while exploring their creativity and building problem-solving skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Perfect for aspiring game designers and tech enthusiasts! For questions about this specific class, please contact Northaustin@compuchild.com For more information about this company, please visit compuchild.com

Our Little Coders camp is an opportunity for young children to develop their computational thinking skills, build their first programs, and have fun with new friends! The curriculum is designed specifically for early readers and takes into account cognitive abilities as well as the attention span typical for ages 5-7. We use age-appropriate online tools, including Lightbot, Kodable, and Scratch to introduce basic coding skills. After the camp, students will be able to share their projects with family and friends and continue programming at home with their Coding with Kids Scratch account. Prerequisites: Basic reading helpful but not required. Can handle mouse and keyboard comfortably. For questions about this specific class, please contact schools@codingwithkids.com For more information about this company, please visit codingwithkids.com

This STEM Robotics beginner camp has it all: building, creating, designing, engineering, coding concepts, and basic robotics and drones. We aim to make a child's first experience with STEM both fun and engaging, so we create a space for the kids to work collaboratively to bring their ideas to life. This is a very hands-on camp. Our belief is, the more fun they have in this learning environment, the more likely they are to continue pursuing STEM opportunities in the future. Opportunities will abound in this space in the future, and no STEM company has more fun - so come join us this summer in living out our motto: "Bringing the Future to People...Today." For questions about this specific class, please email: scott@dronetogether.com For more information about this company, please visit: www.dronetogether.com