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3D Printing
Developed by: MIT Edgerton Center
3D printing is revolutionizing our ability to bring ideas to life, and now it's your turn. In this hands-on course, you will be challenged to rethink how you think - you live in a 3D world, but do you think and problem-solve in 3D? Work among a creative team of flourishing inventors to brainstorm, sketch, model, print, and build 3D parts. By the end of the week, you will have the knowledge and skills to utilize 3D thinking, 3D modeling with Tinkercad, and 3D printing as tools to solve problems in your everyday world!
Jr Camp, July 27–31
Sr Camp, July 20–24
App Inventor
Developed by MIT and i2 Learning
Smartphones and tablets have changed computing and the world. Apps are a great way to be creative, get into the exciting world of coding, and solve a problem in your own life. Wish there was an app for that? Create it! In this course you will design and develop Android apps using MIT App Inventor. Students learn basics through video tutorials, try out and customize existing apps, come up with new ideas, then program your own apps. Course work includes collaboration and individual activities.
Jr Camp, July 20–24
Sr Camp, July 27–31
Architects of Time
Developed by The Museum of Science in Boston with i2 Learning
Explore how engineers design and build our modern world. In this course you will learn about the process of engineering design, first in a series of engineering challenges, and then by designing and testing timekeeping devices. You will use ancient water timers, sundials and modern devices as inspiration to build your own time-tracking instrument. The week concludes with students designing a room-filling Rube Goldberg machine to measure a specified time interval.
Jr Camp, July 13–17
Sr Camp, July 6–10
Building an Interactive, Friendly Monster
Developed by MIT Media Lab
Have you ever wanted your stuffed animals or other toys to come alive? Now they can! In this course, work with fabric and electronics to make your own interactive friend. You will use conductive thread, felt, lights, speakers and sensors, to make a soft and cuddly monster that responds to you. Learn how to use programming to make your creature play music and glow at your command.
Jr Camp, July 6–10
Sr Camp, July 13–17
Combating Cancer
Developed by Anne King, PhD and i2 Learning
Have you ever thought, “When will we ever find a cure for cancer?” In this course, you will understand how antibodies can revolutionize the treatment of cancer. You will explore how antibodies interact with the body’s cells and what it means to use a “targeted therapy” to stop cancer cells from dividing. You will model tumor growth, separate proteins using Size Exclusion Chromatography, administer a “chemotherapy,” run an ELISA, and discover a treatment for cancer using antibodies!
Jr Camp, July 27–31
Sr Camp, July 20–24
Crime Scene Investigations
Developed by Jessica Cohen, PhD
Have you ever wondered how law enforcement uses science to catch criminals? Have you ever watched a crime show on television and questioned if the techniques they were using are real? If so, this is the course for you! Through this course you will become a member of a crime scene unit and learn how to act at a crime scene, gather evidence, and analyze data. You will learn about fingerprints, fibers, hair, dental impressions, tool marks, blood spatter and much more!
Jr Camp, July 6–10
Sr Camp, July 13–17
Surgical Techniques
Developed by: New York Hall of Science
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a physician or surgeon? In this course, you will investigate how the body works by participating in a range of hands-on activities, such as dissections and construction of life-sized physiological system maps (skeletal, nervous, circulatory, immune). You will conduct simulated surgeries, perform biopsies, and learn how to suture. You will also learn about important medical/surgical breakthroughs and famous medical marvels throughout history.
Jr Camp, July 20–24
Sr Camp, July 27–31
Urban Farming
Developed by i2 Learning
Food is a basic human need and nutritious food is critical for a healthy life. As our population grows, and our available farm lands shrinks, how do we ensure that all people, even in urban areas, have access to high quality, fresh food? In this course students will learn about the urban farming revolution, how plants can be grown in cities, and the impacts urban farms can have on their communities.
Jr Camp, July 13–17
Sr Camp, July 6–10
