Friday, March 23, 2018

Homer 33C Build a pet robot this summer at Camp Invention




News Release
Homer CCSD 33C
Goodings Grove   Luther J. Schilling   William E. Young   William J. Butler  
Hadley Middle   Homer Jr. High

Contact: Charla Brautigam, Communications/Public Relations Manager


For Immediate Release:
March 23, 2017

Hey Kids: Build a pet robot this summer at Camp Invention
Sign up by May 4 and save $15

   It’s not too early to talk about summer camp opportunities.

   At Hadley Middle School, students will have an opportunity to build pet robots, design smart homes and explore the technology behind self-driving cars at Camp Invention, a weeklong program created by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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   “We’re excited to offer this week-long summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology engineering and innovation,” said Homer Junior High School Dean Kelly Kardas and Hadley Middle School Dean Jason Skube who are organizing this year’s Camp Invention.

   The program is open to all Homer 33C students entering grades K-6. It will be held from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. June 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 at Hadley Middle School.

   Those who register at campinvention.org or 1-800-968-4332 by May 4 and use the promo code IDEAS15 will receive a $15 discount.

   Here’s a sample of what to expect at this year’s Camp Invention:

     Your child will become a Robotic Pet Vet™ using tools, circuitry, biology and physiology to take apart and diagnose puppy problems. Campers then celebrate the homecoming of their customized robotic pet as they demonstrate design engineering concepts in the construction of a new dog park attraction!
     In Mod My Mini Mansion™ your child will dream up and design their very own futuristic smart home filled with gadgets, LEDs and technology – from exploring renewable sources to binary coding, this take-home mini mansion will make architecture concepts unforgettable!
     Campers will launch into the future with their very own Optibot™ – a small self-driving bot that senses change in light, as children go on an exploration adventure fueled by aerial, aquatic and land transportation technology!
     Daily challenges will inspire your young innovator to Stick To It™ using collaboration, discovery and invention prototyping to solve real world issues. Whether it’s through the lens of a physicist, engineer or entrepreneur, campers explore chemistry with magnetic slime, trajectory in a catapult challenge, and the exciting testing of mechanical gears and their robotic arm creations!
   Click here for more information. Registration is $225 (before discount).




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