Our Programs
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It’s not just about the destination; it’s about the journey – of inquiry, exploration, discovery, and creativity.
BOARD GAME CREATORS
We combine Entrepreneurship, Art, Game Play, Technology & FUN and our campers LOVE IT! This camp will challenge and inspire your child to see the world in different ways, primarily 3 dimensional! Throughout the week, students will play many different types of board games then work in teams to design a Board Game, complete with rules of engagement and then pitch that board game to a panel of Local Board Game Geeks in hopes that their game will be chosen and receive seed money to continue with the dream of creating their own Board Game!
COMIC BOOK CREATION
Welcome to a course where your imagination leaps off the page! This course is your gateway to the amazing universe of comic book creation. Perfect for new artists, creative storytellers, and fans of all things comics! Join our talented team of graphic artists and comic book gurus to create your very own heroes and stories! In this course, students will explore the history and lore of traditional comic books. They will be guided on creating their heroes and telling their unique stories. This program will combine writing and drawing and will challenge the students to share their vision through words and images.
DISCOVERY CAMPS
Discovery courses are perfect for our youngest Heroes, ages 4-8. Join us for a time of Discovery as we explore Science & Nature, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music, Movement, & More! Each day has fun activities (“Labs”) and STEAM-focused projects. Students will engage in exciting experiments, crafts, and games that engage their curiosity and critical thinking skills. Discovery is an excellent opportunity to introduce students to various programs that kickstart their love for learning and help them find their unique passions. Students will be learning alongside their friends, all while having a blast.
WEEKLY CAMP THEMES
NATURE • PIRATES • GAMES • SUPERHEROES • LEGO FUN • WILD ANIMALS • OCEAN
EXPLORATION • AROUND THE WORLD
DRONES AND ROBOTS
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? Then this merged course of robotics and drone technology is for you! Your student will blast off on a voyage like no other – one filled with discovery, imagination, and progression. They will go above and beyond as an engineer, and coder, as they take on challenges.. Each day will be more thrilling than the last as you gain skills to dominate the tech world. By the end, they will be an expert ready to change the game.
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
SPY BOTS • GREEN CITY • SPACE
EXTREME LEGO® MAKER
This is every LEGO® lover’s DREAM course! Our Extreme LEGO® Maker course is the perfect playground for young minds eager to dive into the world of ESTEAM – all with the fun of LEGO® bricks! Students will rotate through…
6 ESTEAM Labs in 1 course that includes:
- LEGO® Extreme Maker: Simple Machines
- LEGO® Science: Snap Circuit and Little Bits
- LEGO® Technology: Movie Making
- LEGO® Engineering: Robotics
- LEGO® Art: Mosaic & Master Builders
- LEGO® Math: Coding Board Games
FORENSIC SCIENCE
This interactive and project-oriented forensics course is designed to engage students in this truly fascinating area of science! In the Forensics Lab, students will learn investigative techniques and use chemistry, biology, and physics throughout the course to solve mysteries. They’ll understand how forensic experts use science to discover hidden clues left behind at crime scenes and how investigators solve complex cases.
Jr. Detectives will become immersed in the roles of crime scene investigators as they work together to collect and analyze evidence needed to solve the mystery!
CASES INCLUDE
THE MISSING MASCOT • THE LOST SKULL • THE CONTAMINATED CREEK • THE KIDNAPPED COOKIE • WHO KILLED HENRY WARD
INTRO TO ART & DESIGN
Dive into the world of art in this course that will provide students with an exciting and creative environment to focus on what inspires them the most. Intro to Art and Design offers the perfect canvas for kids who love to dream, draw, and discover.
Students will be learning the fundamental building blocks for art and design and will be provided with an encouraging space to let their creativity flow. We want to motivate our young creatives to set new paths for greater possibilities by building personal portfolios to take home at the end of the week.
LEGO® ROBOTICS ENGINNERING & CODING
The LEGO® Robotics course aims to teach students mechanical engineering principles and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning with LEGO® bricks. Students learn to design and construct increasingly complex machines that teach them about the engineering design process. They apply their engineering knowledge to build automated systems and advanced devices using LEGO® parts. Through projects, students improve their coding, mechanical, and problem-solving abilities. The hands-on learning environment also fosters teamwork and competition among students while deepening students’ understanding of engineering and coding principles.
THEMES INCLUDE
INVENTOR SQUAD • SPORTS • SMART MOVES • SPYBOTICS
LEGO® MOVIE MAKING
Get ready to transform those colorful bricks into epic, stop-motion adventures! In this creative camp, Students will work in pairs to create a short story, draw it out, build it with LEGO® bricks, and bring it to life on film. Go from LEGO® enthusiast to movie director! In each session, students will create their movies with sound effects and music. From brainstorming ideas and developing plots to designing and building LEGO® sets, students can create their own cinematic masterpieces.
LEGO® ROBOTICS: AMAZING MACHINES
With LEGO Robotics, your imagination is the only limit! Students get to flex their engineering muscles as they design fantastic machines. The program sparks kids’ creativity as they learn fundamental principles of technology. These courses let your imagination run wild! Kids team up creativity with problem-solving as they snap together LEGO bricks in new ways. Designed to fuel curiosity, the programs unleash experimentation so participants can discover what they can build.
LEGO® ROBOTICS: BATTLE BOTS
Get ready to build, program, and battle at LEGO® Battle Bots! This exhilarating course is perfect for young engineers and LEGO® enthusiasts eager to dive into the world of robotics and competition. In this specialized camp, students will work in teams to design and build motorized battle robots that operate mechanical lifts, drills, ramps, and more. Through a series of practice battles and time reconfiguring their robots, students will design robots capable of overcoming others. the robots will eventually battle “to the death,” and the designers of the “last robot standing” for each round will be the winners.
MOVIE SCIENCE
Embark on an exciting journey to discover the science hidden in movies! In this interactive and engaging course, we explore the fascinating world of science through the lens of popular films. Students will develop critical thinking skills through discussions, hands-on experiments, and creative activities while having a blast. Examine the scientific accuracy of movie scenes. Are they real or just Hollywood magic? So, get ready to pull back the curtain and discover the science that powers the magic of the movies. And as they say in the industry… Lights, Camera, Action!
TEEN FILMMAKING (2 WEEKS)
This dynamic and hands-on course is tailored for budding filmmakers. Whether you dream of directing, have a knack for storytelling, or just love movies, Teen Filmmaking is your ticket to the thrilling world of film production. In this 2-week series, students will learn the art of filmmaking from Script to Screen. Students will work on pre-production (screenwriting, story-telling, and film gear), to production (filming), ending with post-production (editing, music, sound design, delivery).
THEATRE ARTS
It’s time to take the stage! Our Theatre Arts programs are designed for students with a passion for performance and a desire to express themselves creatively. Students will gain experience in theatre arts productions (musical & non-musical), play/poem reading, acting games, costume creations (CosPlayers), scene study, set design, and more. The program’s highlight will showcase all the skills they have learned through a performance or a photoshoot. Students of all skills and experience are welcome to participate in this theatrical journey.
INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
ACTING AND IMPROV • COS-PLAY CREATION • MUSICAL THEATRE
U-TUBERS UNITE: MAKERS & GAMERS
Gamers and Makers Unite! We have two themes to choose from!
Short Form Content Creation is where it is at!! Students will spend the week creating short-form content; gameplay commentary, lifestyle shows, product reviews, current events, etc…. Once the footage has been captured, students will work together to edit and deliver the footage in an exciting show format that excites and captivates their audience. Any up-and-coming YouTuber will love this crash course in content creation!
VIDEO PRODUCTION: LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
Welcome to a hands-on, fast-paced program that allows students to work directly with professionals in the field of industrial film and video production. Students produce, direct, light, shoot, and edit like experts as they create content for that week’s camp.
Students will start with the pre-production process: outlining ideas, creating a resources list, and crafting stories and objectives. Then they will dive straight into creating content and learning the post-production process. Students will collaborate on ways to market and promote their content and build an engaging audience.
lOCATIONS
ESTEAM Learning Labs has taught at the following:
- Summer and Holiday Camps
- Recreation and Community Centers
- After School/Enrichment Programs
- Home School Groups/Activities
- Daycare/Preschool Enrichment Program
- Libraries
- Birthday Parties
- 4-H & Scout Program – Merit Badges
- Retail and Toy Stores
- Educational Fairs
- Retreats and Reunions
- Corporate Programs – Team Building/Conferences
Our Learning Labs At Your Facility
Don’t see a location near you? Contact us, and we can customize our curriculum and camp education materials specific to your needs, or you can choose from the wide variety of camps we already have available.
We will tailor your camp to the time frame you need, whether it is a complete, five days, 9 am-4 pm camp, a one-day camp, a 3-hour workshop, an after-school program, or a free MAKER event.
We believe in letting kids learn and explore at their own pace. Our students work in teams (we do our best to place students with similar abilities together so they can challenge each other), and our instructors tailor teaching and guide each team. This allows us to spend more time explaining fundamental concepts to some students while introducing advanced concepts and challenges to others. In other words, no one gets overwhelmed, everyone gets challenged, and no one gets bored!
Our Learning Labs are designed to prioritize hands-on fun, active engagement, and an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving. ESTEAM Learning Labs is an inclusive learning environment, and all welcomes children.