Level 1 Virtual STEM Summer Camp in Coding and 3D Modeling

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Live Virtual Activity

8 - 13 year olds

June 13, 2022

1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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End date: June 16, 2022

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English

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STEM

This Virtual career-focused STEM program introduces students to essential 21st century skills needed for tomorrow’s careers.

The Level 1 virtual camp will cover basic coding and 3D modeling.

Coding is becoming a major skill needed in any field and 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the newest technology used in the development of almost all products across all industries. These two skills are the foundation of STEM careers for the next generation. This course is designed to inspire your child to pursue STEM academics and is their first step toward a future STEM career in design or engineering.

Students will learn basic programing principles with a user friendly online platform called Scratch. Hands-on exercises encourage students to think like a coder and develop important logic and problem solving skills.

Using the popular 3D modeling program, Tinkercad, students will learn how to design and print in 3D. Guided by our instructors, participants will create basic 3D models from scratch. At the end of this course, students will have the opportunity to convert their 3D design to a printed model to keep as their own!

Level 1 Camp Schedule

1:30 PM to 4:30 PM daily

Monday, 6/13
Tuesday, 6/14
Wednesday, 6/15
Thursday, 6/16

Camp will be delivered virtually via Zoom

Hardware assistance is available

After completion of the Level 1 camp you can learn even more in our Level 2 camp. Enroll in our Level 2 virtual camp

About the organizers

Enhancing STEM education in the local community has long been one of the key objectives for Carolinas Aviation Museum (CAM) and Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA). Sharing this common vision, CAM and QCRA believe that together we will create an even bigger impact with our synergy by empowering students to be prepared for the future of work in technology, engineering, aviation, and aerospace careers.

This STEM camp is sponsored by Culture Blocks— a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

Fast Facts About Coding and 3D Modeling

Software engineers make a median salary of over $100,000 a year.
Coding is the process of building computer programs that perform specific tasks and fosters life skills like critical thinking and problem-solving, leading to increased confidence.
From apps and video games to vital medical technology, our world runs on code. The future workforce will need talented people with coding skills to fulfill these jobs.
3D modeling is a process of creating 3D model of an object, and is one of the most in-demand skills in the IT industry.
3D modeling is used in the gaming industry, cinema and animation, robotics, architecture, design and construction of buildings, medicine and many more fields.

Course Outcomes

This course will help your child:

Discover their creative potential
Know how to code with one of the largest coding platforms - Scratch
Understand the principles of 3D graphic objects
Know how to work with one of the popular 3D editors - Tinkercad
Develop spatial thinking
Discover their aptitude and passion for STEM subjects

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