Chess instruction is provided to all students, as well as opportunities for chess tournament play. Higher level strategies and tactics are taught to experienced players. No prior experience is required to participate in this chess class.

If you like Lego, you will LOVE this class! Join other brickheads in building and designing Lego creations that revolve around themes and teach strategy, flexibility, and creative thinking-skills that parents and children never knew plastic pieces could provide. TONS of bricks will be provided, as well as instruction booklets (sometimes) as students build their own fun. Daily books, projects, and building will lead to a remarkable week.

Do you enjoy robotics, coding, and augmented reality? At Camp Ignite, we believe in the power of imagination, creativity and innovation. Our mission is to encourage STEAM learning experiences through the design and construction of physical objects.

RoboQuest Camp invites young innovators to explorethethrilling world of robotics and coding. Campers will design and build their own creations in Build-a-Bot, engageinhands-on learning with Cubelets in Robocoding, andprogram Edison, a robot & interactive STEM tool for robotics and coding. Throughout the day, they'll participatein exciting games that foster critical thinking andcollaboration. Join us for an unforgettable adventureintechnology, creativity, and fun!

This hands-on science camp is designed for curious middle school students who love to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of the world around them. From chemistry experiments and physics challenges to biology investigations and engineering projects, campers will engage in interactive activities that spark creativity and critical thinking. With team-based challenges, outdoor explorations, and real-world problem-solving, this camp makes science fun and exciting!

For STEM-based fun, don’t miss Camp Invention: Discover for Grades 1-6! Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.

Students dive into the world of 3D design and printing! Kids will learn the foundations of 3D modeling, explore slicing software, gain an understanding of troubleshooting skills and bring their digital creations to life using a 3D printer. No modeling or printing experience needed!

This week-long half-day camp introduces children entering grades 4-5 to a variety of career paths available in aviation. Through hands-on activities and mini-fieldtrips, they will learn more about the following careers: pilot, maintenance technician, air traffic control, aircraft designer, aircraft observer. The camp culminates with flights in SIU flight training devices.

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Architecture LEGO Camps is excited to announce LEGO Mindstorms EV3 has arrived! Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with the most advanced technology LEGO has developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3 set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think, and do anything you can imagine. Instructors will assist in the step-by-step 3D building instructions to create TRACK3R, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3RSTORM, and GRIPP3R and bring them to life with an easy, intuitive, and icon-based programming interface. Students will use the remote control and take on challenging ready-made missions or they can download the free app and command their robot using their own smart device. The LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot revolution has begun!

Attend one or more sessions in the Esports Center and dive into the world of gaming. Campers will learn and strategize alongside Vianney's Esports Team in a fun, supportive environment. All equipment supplied.

Embark on a week of exhilarating robot exploration made just for kids! Get ready to be awed as we delve into the fascinating world of robotics. Get hands-on as you make gears and set things into motion. Unite as a team to craft your very own circuits, unveiling the intricate web of connections that power robots. Delve into the mesmerizing world of sensors and witness how robots use them to navigate and interact with their surroundings. Discover the countless roles robots play in our daily lives.

Chess instruction is provided to all students, as well as opportunities for chess tournament play. Higher level strategies and tactics are taught to experienced players. No prior experience is required to participate in this chess class.

This camp session is full of problems and we are counting on you to solve them! Every day there will be a challenge to solve with your engineering and math skills.

Inspired learning today - healthy futures tomorrow! Campparticipants will roleplay the key responsibilities of adoctorand learn about vital organs in the human body. Thesefuture doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, bloodpressure cuff, and reflex hammer. They will practiceadministering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications, and more!

Do you enjoy robotics, coding, and augmented reality? At Camp Ignite, we believe in the power of imagination, creativity and innovation. Our mission is to encourage STEAM learning experiences through the design and construction of physical objects.