VU Jasper Campus Kid's College to offer hands-on learning experiences

VU Jasper Campus’s Kids’ College will include several STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) camps during June and July.

For additional details or to register call 812-481-5937.

Classes:

Destination Science!

Students will be participating in “science in action” using household items that are available every day. Will also learn about projectile motion activity and trajectory science using a Nerf Blaster. Also, students can see water boil at room temperature under a vacuum dome and see what happens to water when it boils while no heat is being added. Students will also have a chance to “trust” their own conclusions about conservation of potential energy with a bowling ball pendulum. Class meets Monday through Wednesday, June 6 to 8 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, for students entering grades 4 through 8. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt and Nerf Blaster.
NAO 1, Robot Programming

Participants will be introduced to the world of robotics and programming. NAO is a sophisticated humanoid robot that has 25 motors, 2 cameras, 4 speakers and numerous touch sensors. Each student will learn the ins and outs of programming the NAO, and will use their imagination to make NAO move, talk, and dance. Enrollment is limited to 10. Sessions are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, June 6, 7, and 9, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, for students entering grades 3 through 7. Cost is $25 and includes T-shirt.
Reverse Engineering/Edible Engineering

Students will learn about the general principles of basic engineering by understanding the process of Reverse Engineering – taking objects apart to see how things work and then putting them back together again. Students will learn about mechanisms such as gears, cranks and levers and understand the process of connectivity and small design. Will also include how electronic circuits work and the difference between a switch and a cable. Students will create edible circuits which represent real life circuit boards. Class meets Monday through Wednesday, June 13 to 15, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., for students entering grades 4 to 8. Cost: $60 and includes T-shirt.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Your Way into 3D Printing

This camp that will utilize 3D technology with a 3D printing pen. Students will create sculptures and designs and learn how 3D printing is being used on a daily basis. Class is limited to 10 students. Class meets Monday through Wednesday, June 20 to 22, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for students entering grades 4 and up. Cost is $95 and includes T-shirt and 3D printing pen.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with Squishy Circuits

Squishy Circuits will be used to learn basic electronic principles. Students will create works of art that light up, spin and buzz. This unique kit engages students of all ages to learn more about science and electricity. Class is limited to 10 students. Class meets Thursday through Friday, June 23 to 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for students entering grades 3 and up. Cost is $55 and includes T-shirt and reusable kit.
Exploring STEM!

Students will enjoy being able to use their creativity in team activities based on STEM. Students will have fun problem solving doing a variety of hands-on activities using household items. Projects include building a tower, making crazy goop, forming a gas, testing the strength of paper, building a maze and designing and testing a catapult. Class meets Monday through Wednesday, June 27 to 29, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for students entering grades 4 through 7. Cost is $60 and includes T-shirt.
Robotics with the Edison Robot

Edison is an affordable, easy to use, and fun introduction into programming and robotics. Students will program Edison using free software and barcodes. Class meets Tuesday through Thursday, June 28 to 30 from 1:00 to 4:00pm for students entering grades 4 and up. Cost is $75 and includes T-shirt and Edison robot. Class is limited to 10 students.

Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling and 3D Printing

This class provides students with the beginning skills and techniques necessary to use Autodesk Inventor 2015 design software. Users will learn the software using a “hands-on” approach to complete the process of designing models from conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Students will also be introduce to 3D printing using a user friendly, safe printer. Class meets for 4 sessions, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, July 11, 12, 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. For students entering grades 4 grade and up. Cost is $95 and includes T-shirt.

Design a Toy

Students can design their own board game or build a light saber or sew with felt or design a doll or an accessory line all your own. In this three day session, participants will learn about concepts such as marketing, advertising, and current toy trends. Class sessions are Monday through Wednesday, July 18 to 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., for students entering grades 4 to 8. Cost is $60 and includes T-shirt.

Gaming Mathematics

Students will learn basic probability and logic that they can apply to board games, card games, video games and to higher level mathematics. Each day of camp will feature a new game followed by an open session where participants can try and learn new games they may have never been exposed to before. Class meets Monday through Thursday, July 25 to 28, from 9:00 a.m. to noon for students entering grades 3 and up. Cost is $60 and includes T-shirt.

NAO 2, Robot Programming

This camp is designed to improve on the skills learned in the NAO 1 class and to move on to more advanced programming skills. Enrollment is limited to 10. Sessions are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, July 25, 26 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, for students entering grades 3 through 7.Cost $25 is and includes T-shirt.