****Please note that the tools and techniques explored in this camp require an advanced level of strength and manual dexterity. We will not accept any campers who are younger than 12, and we ask that parents call us to discuss any questions regardi...
Please Note: This is a 4 day camp week, there is no camp on Friday, July 4.
East Rock Park was established 140 years ago to preserve and share the woodlands and wildlife that surround the river that powered Whitney’s machines....
Technology surrounds us and is so woven into our everyday lives. Even entertainment, like video games, has grown so much in popularity and accessibility becoming a driving force in our culture. Despite this, it is nice to take a step back and see whic...
Students will learn the art of milling and discover where computer-aided design meets the physical world. Conceive, draw, prototype, and mill your own unique creation. Learn how individual parts and to a greater whole. Using computer-aided design (CAD)...
Build a very stable flat water 12' Kudzu-type kayak. Build it using a fuselage frame design. Learn to skin the kayak with synthetic fabric and apply a waterproof finish. A recreational kayak perfect for fishing, paddling, or photography.
Build a very stable flat water 12' Kudzu-type kayak. Build it using a fuselage frame design. Learn to skin the kayak with synthetic fabric and apply a waterproof finish. A recreational kayak perfect for fishing, paddling, or photography.
We’ve all been there. Your favorite toy car broke or your dog bit your legos. There’s no way to salvage that beloved item that had been so dear to your heart. Look no further! With the help of 3D Printing, those forgotten, disfigured items can be n...
In 1849 Nathaniel Cooke registered his design for a standardized Chess set. This set became known as the Staunton Chess Set after the English chess master Howard Staunton. The Staunton set is what you ...
****Please note that the tools and techniques explored in this camp require an advanced level of strength and manual dexterity. We will not accept any campers who are younger than 12, and we ask that parents call us to discuss any questions regardi...
Join our Design & Production Intern, Oscar Segui Jr., for a week of digital music production. Learn the basics of music composition and digital software to bring your sounds and songs to life.
This camp is all about skateboarding. Learn how skateboards are made–starting with the trees we harvest to craft them. Design your very own skateboard shape and graphics. Learn how to use basic tools and image making techniques to convert your design...
Do you see the automated world around you? Are you curious about how it all works? This is the camp for you. Your curiosity will drive you to problem solve through the lens of robotics.
Assemble, program, and modify a robot to accomplish variou...
Technology surrounds us and is so woven into our everyday lives. Even entertainment, like video games, has grown so much in popularity and accessibility becoming a driving force in our culture. Despite this, it is nice to take a step back and see whic...
This is the perfect camp for aspiring engineers or those curious about flight. This camp will test your patience and perseverance to create delicate balsa wood flyers.
Construct and fly free–flight models, powered by hand, by catapult, and by ...
Learn the basics of Blender, a professional, open source 3D modeling and animation toolkit. Blender is used to create animated films, visual effects, art, 3D printed models, interactive 3D applications and video games. This program contains numerous mo...
Have you ever wondered how your dishes were made? In this workshop, you will learn some of the processes used in industrial ceramics fabrication. Test out split-casting molds to make uniform cups for your table—add a handle and call it a mug. Make pl...
We are in the midst of the “Maker” revolution and we have the tools to turn your ideas into reality. Crash courses in laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC milling will lend you the resources to build your designs. Refine your skills by designing an...
