Game Design&Animation with Scratch &Minecraft

Our unique project-based camp is designed to allow young students to develop their creative storytelling and game designing abilities, and then gives them the opportunity to bring them to life through Scratch and Python. Students have a blast, create App Store caliber games like Flappy Bird, and learn plenty of professional programming practices, like how to use Binary Operators, Conditional Statements, Sequencing, Functions, Variables, Commenting Practices, and Loops. *Laptop or iPad required. *iPads can be rented from Athena Coding for $40 with advanced notice.

Age Range: 6-12

• Return to Youth Classes
• AI Adventures
  Our course is designed to introduce your child to the world of Artificial Intelligence and inspire their creativity and curiosity. In this class, your child will have the opportunity to work with some of the latest and most cutting edge AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, and Novel.ai. They'll learn how to use these tools to create their own animations, short stories, and even films! Through hands-on activities and projects, your child will learn how AI works and how it can be used to solve problems and give them new outlets for them to express their creativity . They'll get to practice their critical thinking and collaboration skills as they work on projects with their classmates. If your child will need a computer, you can rent directly from Athena Coding for $40/session (more information...)
• Artful-Noons
  This course focuses on building fundamental Art skills. Kids enjoy an hour of creativity exploring and applying their imagination into various types of art projects, uncovering true talent that has yet to be seen. It is an amazing and fun way for children to make choices and solve problems. Projects includes painting, crafting, pastel art, and sculpting. These projects will help kids develop their own concepts, kids will be introduced to various art materials while learning different techniques such as shading, blending, glazing, water consistency and varying size or color. This class is hands-on with lots of guidance from our experienced instructor. (more information...)
• BrickTech - Disney/Pixar …
  Bring your favorite and most memorable childhood movies to life in this new camp offering with Brick Tech. Recreate some of your favorite scenes and characters from the movies such as Elsa’s castle, Buzz and Woody, motorized Lightning McQueen, and even the architecture of Mulan. Come spend Summer break building with LEGO® and make all of your dreams come. Instructor: BrickTech (more information...)
• BrickTech - Pokemon …
  Participants will construct guided projects out of LEGO® materials as they learn STEM concepts with a hands on approach. Build a LEGO® gym and train and battle with Pokemon that you design! Discover the secret of the Pokemon eggs and be ready to thwart Team Rocket wherever they show up. Instructor: BrickTech (more information...)
• BrickTech - Super …
  Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games! Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day and rescue Peach from Bowser in this video game themed camp! Instructor: BrickTech (more information...)
• Checkmate Chess
  OutOfTheBoxKids Chess class is a great way to sprinkle a little intellectual stimulation into your After-school activities! This class covers a complete introduction to the chess pieces. The focus is to teach kids the different moves and values, to understanding and strategizing on good trades versus bad trades, to ending the game with a checkmate! Everyone’s skill level is considered, as our coaches provide the most rewarding experience for your child. Our Chess class has a fun and friendly spirit while having a real blast! (more information...)
• Chef it Up!
  Chef It Up takes kids on a culinary adventure. Each week we pick a country of the day then prepare fun foods and drinks from that region! Some of the countries we visit are: Italy with Pasta making, Japan with Sushi Making; Mexico with Salsa or Quesadillas or the good ole’ USA with Apple Pies! If there is no access to an oven… no problem as recipes can be made as a “no bake” option where food gets prepared and sent home with baking instructions to have a parent cook! No matter what country we visit they will LOVE this Chef It Up class! Peanut & Tree Nut Free. Instructor: Young Rembrandts (more information...)
• Chess Wizards
  Chess Wizards has been teaching the game of chess since 2002. Join us this summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our camps include fun team chess games (like Corner Chess), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a T-shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. We include all the materials necessary for your child to participate, but full-day kids should bring a lunch. Unleash your brain power and spend part of your vacation with Chess Wizards! (more information...)
• Decadent Desserts
  We will provide the best baking experience for all our chefs in this delicious class. They will bake treats daily then decorate them like a pro! Monday: Cupcake Bouquet Tuesday Cake pops Wednesday: Cookie Flowers Thursday: Disney Themed Cupcakes with Fondant Friday: Cupcake War Class Battle This class is peanut & tree nut free. Instructor: Young Rembrandts (more information...)
• Eco Explorers
  Use all your senses and explore the natural world around you. Have fun finding and magnifying nature’s smallest creatures, pour plaster casts of animal tracks, and make recycled paper! Discover how birds thrive and solve the mystery of what Mr. Owl ate for lunch and more fun stuff! Instructor: Mad Science (more information...)
• Fizzical Phenomena & …
  Have a ton of fun as we whip up potions and experiment with all kinds of chemistry, including growing crystals, making sidewalk chalk, and learning the science of chromatography!! Mix it up as we experiment with molecular madness, radical reactions, and “fizz”-ical and chemical reactions. Instructor: Mad Science (more information...)
• Forest Fun & …
  Forest Fun: Lace up your hiking boots and pack your binoculars, it's an adventure through the forest with Young Rembrandts Drawing Class. Young Rembrandts gives your child the opportunity to strengthen their drawing skills. During camp, our students will create forest inspired illustrations. A colored forest scene, a detailed color pencil drawing and exciting woodland animals are just some of the drawings our student will render. A forest filled of fun awaits! Enroll now! Patio Party: Sign up for the Patio Party cooking class. During the 5 day camp, we will take the outdoor bash to the next level with our amazing and easy to follow recipes. Students will learn to prepare a party menu, plan ingredients, prepare and enjoy amazing recipes. We will enjoy food like smores, fruit kabobs, watermelon lemonade, and many more PATIO PARTY treats! Instructor: Young Rembrandts (more information...)
• Highlands Hoops
  Join ASP staff member Jason to work on basketball skills such as dribbling, offense, defense, confidence and much more! Questions? Contact Jason at: (650) 438-9147 heyjasona@gmail.com (more information...)
• Highlands Theater
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• Hip Hop with …
  We are all about revealing the dancer in each child, and embracing the enjoyment that dance has to offer through the process of self expression, creativity and confidence development. We understand how important it is to keep our children, healthy, active, off screen, and creatively inspired! Let your child's inner super star shine as they dance to high energy hits, and learn one of today's coolest and most diverse forms of dance: Hip Hop! (more information...)
• Little Dragons Martial …
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• Magic Camp
  This half-day, weeklong camp, will introduce students to the many kinds of magic! We will be using a variety of items from common household materials, some classics of magic, along with making some of our own! In addition to learning tricks, students will also learn how to perform each effect. Make some magic with us during a small performance on the last day! Camp taught by James Zini (more information...)
• Minecraft Coding & …
  In this camp, we offer a project based approach to a variety of important topics using Minecraft Educational. Each child will engage in personalized game design, animation and storytelling, programming in Python and Javascript, architecture and design, fundamentals of electrical circuitry using Minecraft’s patented Redstone circuit system, logic gates, multi-system mechanisms, and modding. *Laptop or iPad required. * iPads can be rented for $40 from Athena Coding. Please let Athena Coding know ahead of time if you will need to rent an iPad for the camp. (more information...)
• Optical Illusions - …
  Discover how mirrors and their reflections can play tricks on what you see. Learn about optics, reflection and sight. Seeing is not always believing... Mad Science offers curriculum-correlated, hands-on, elementary-level workshops for students that complement concepts taught in their class. Children will learn as they create an experiment to take home with them. (more information...)
• Piano Lessons
  This is an introductory piano class for students who have little or no experience playing the piano. Beginners will become familiar with the proper body posture required to play the piano. Beginners will learn how to play with both hands and will also learn the basics of arm, elbow, wrist, and hand positions while becoming familiar with correct finger positioning. The teacher will provide keyboards and the practice booklet. Classes are 45 minutes long. Instructor: Afsaneh Marandi (more information...)
• S.O.A.R Camp
  S.O.A.R. (Student Opportunities for Awareness and Responsibility) gives campers exposure to pressing issues in their world today and for their future. Over four days, we will look at pollution, climate change, recycling, the housing shortage, and transportation issues. Campers will learn about the key factors relevant to these issues, discuss predicted consequences and explore possible solutions. This camp will include games and hands-on activities. (more information...)
• Tiny Tigers Martial …
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• Tiny Tigers/Little Dragons …
  Tiny Tigers/Little Dragons (Ages 6-11) - Give your kids a head start with a program designed specifically for them. Physical fitness and self-defense skills are presented as fun games and activities. Course focuses on self-control and listening skills in a fun, social and safe environment that builds self-esteem. Instructor: Tim Sheehan of Kuk Sool (more information...)
• Youth Tennis
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