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K-Rockets Engineering and Technology programs focus on providing access to engaging Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education to youth.
MIT Scratch Coding (Grades 1-8)
July 21st - July 25th from 9 AM - 12 PM
Focus: Critical thinking, Problem solving, Math, Persistence
Come and explore the power of computer programming using state of the art tools and technology. Run with your imagination to create cool games, design characters and generate music with fun and animated activities. Students learn at their own pace in this course. Each student will be evaluated prior to assigning a competency level to maximize the program effectiveness.
COST: $215 residents / $225 non-resident
REGISTRATION: April 1st - July 14th
Forensic Engineering (Grades K-8)
July 21st - July 25th from 1 PM - 4 PM
Focus: Analysis, Logical thinking, Critical observations, Draw conclusions
Twist in the tale with forensic engineering. This time, the location is Ellington, and YOU are the investigators. Help solve the mysteries that have recently surrounded the town. Students will encounter hidden clues, evidence and suspicious characters. They must use their scientific observations, sample examinations, analysis, lab work, testing, interviews, and field work to catch the culprit/s.
COST: $227 resident / $237 non-resident
REGISTRATION: April 1st - July 14th
Minecraft Mod Design (Grades K-8)
August 11th - August 15th from 9 AM - 12 PM
Focus: Creativity, Collaboration, Programming, Problem solving
This course is specially inspired by kids, who love to play Minecraft. Students will learn how to manipulate every aspect of the Minecraft world, and create their own mini-games. Students will explore and test their mods and games on the minecraft server real time.
Requirement: Must have Minecraft game installed on computer.
COST: $215 resident / $225 non-resident
REGISTRATION: April 1st - August 4th
Coding with Minecraft (Grades K-8)
August 11th - August 15th from 1 PM - 4 PM
Focus: Creativity, Collaboration, Programming, Problem solving
This course is especially inspired by kids, who love to play Minecraft. Students will learn how to manipulate different aspects of a Minecraft world, and learn to create their own mini-games. Students will participate in preventing disaster and save the village, all while learning to code and exploring artificial intelligence.
Requirement: Must have Minecraft game installed on computer.
COST: $215 resident / $225 non-resident
REGISTRATION: April 1st - August 4th
Combined Minecraft Mod Design and Coding with Minecraft (Grades K-8)
August 11th - August 15th from 9 AM - 4 PM
Requirement: Must have Minecraft game installed on computer
COST: $410 resident / $420 non-resident
REGISTRATION: April 1st - August 4th
All programs will be held at Wilbraham Middle School Library and REQUIRE participants to bring their own devices (laptop, chromebook, iPad/tablet).