Available Courses

Caine’s Arcade is making carnival style “arcade games” out of recyclable materials, cardboard boxes, tubes, old spools of tape, cereal boxes, ping pong balls, track, wire etc. The goal is to think of a new way to use old materials, to make a game that can be enjoyed by all ages. “Toilet Paper Toss,” “Whack-a-Mole,” “Skeeball,” “Ring Toss,” among others are inspirations. 

D&D is an imaginative, social experience that engages players in a rich fantasy world filled with larger-than-life heroes, deadly monsters, and diverse settings. There are a great many reasons to share D&D with kids. Besides being just the kind of imaginative play that kids naturally engage in, Dungeons & Dragons develops an array of essential educational skills, including:

• Math, reading, and writing skills
• Cooperation and leadership
• Problem-solving
• Creative thinking

New to programming, but want to create something cool? Scratch 3.0 is a block- based programming language developed by the MIT Media Labs. With this program, students can code games, animations, music, art and much more. As students create and share objects, they will practice thinking creatively and learn to reason systematically and work collaboratively. Students will also learn about circuitry when they experiment with MaKeyMaKey, an external circuit board to create interactive art. In this class we will create interactive games, animations with dialog, interactive art and more! Scratch is a true beginner programming language that is not only fun, but a bridge to later coding such as Arduino and Java.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two of the fastest growing technology fields. This class is designed for beginners to learn how to create and experience VR and AR. Campers will learn about geometry, textures, camera angles, and block-based coding. More advanced campers will also have the option to learn about programming for VR with JavaScript. Discover Camp has Oculus headsets for the campers to use or they can also use smart phones to view their creations with a Google Cardboard. Campers will also be exposed to Spark AR, a great introduction to making augmented reality filters and stickers just like the ones used on Instagram and Snapchat. The only limit is your imagination!

What is a Raspberry Pi? It’s a full-featured computer that fits in the palm of your hand! These little wonders are very popular for smart DIY electronics projects. Each camper will learn how to set up their own Pi and how to manage it with some basic Linux commands. We will try our hand at Scratch and Python programming, explore the built-in games, run a Minecraft server, and do computer-controlled circuit prototyping. We will have projects using add-on peripherals like a camera to create images, time-lapse videos, sensors and displays so the Pi can interact with our world.

Everyone knows the sound of digging through piles and piles of Lego bricks and the satisfaction that comes with building their very own “masterpiece.” For years people have been pushing creative limits and using these plastic blocks in unconventional ways. In Brick Art, campers will embark on an open-ended art experience limited only by the bounds of their creativity. While building with Lego in the traditional sense is fun and engaging, campers will use blocks to design and construct a variety of projects. They’ll learn how to paint, sculpt, fabricate jewelry, and design custom household items. Everything that is crafted in this class will be brought home to be shared with families.

Do you love the beach? Coming this summer for 2020, we will explore everything you love about the ocean. Campers will have fun creating seashell lamps, cool beaches in bottles, ombre seashell chokers, giant clamshell mirrors, sand art canvases, sea glass room decor, ocean blue drip paint wall art, REAL tropical island miniatures, glow in the dark tiny aquariums, ocean themed sun catchers, mermaid art and so much more! One of my favorite things about the ocean is its sea life. Let’s bring your art to life with animals such as starfish, dolphins, seals, tropical fish, cute hermit crabs, sea turtles, glowing jellyfish, sea horses and more!

Who doesn’t love clay? In ceramics you will learn a variety of hand building techniques including coil, slab, trapped air and more. Projects include bowls, vases, realistic food, castles and more. Proper glazing techniques will be taught and all pieces will be fired. Both terracotta and white clay will be used.

Campers will learn the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe and fun atmosphere. The skills campers will learn are pushing, carving, tic tac’s, kick turns, stopping safely as well as basic skateboarding terminology. Campers will learn how to adjust their skateboards and use the ramps safely and correctly.  Throughout introduction to Skateboarding, advanced maneuvers will be taught such asthe ollie and the kick flip as well as “dropping in” for campers who are ready to take the next step towards advanced skateboarding.  A skateboard, helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are required. For safety concerns, only real skateboards that have urethane wheels and trucks with proper bushings will be allowed.

Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you enjoy competitive sports? Have you ever played golf or thrown a frisbee? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then disc golf is for you! Disc golf is a sport that has been around since the late 1970s. Played just like golf, a player’s goal is to throw a disc from a starting point (tee box) to a hole (or basket) in a set amount of throws (par). A player’s score on each hole is determined by how many throws is takes to get the disc into the basket. The winner is the player with the lowest score. A disc is similar to a frisbee, but smaller and thinner in order to glide farther. In this class, campers will get outside, learn how to play disc golf, and enjoy friendly competition.

Vehicles, buildings, bridges, and more. Campers will build mechanical models of vehicles, structures, and robotic arms out of wood. This hands-on class will teach campers about mechanisms, assembly, and the principles that make a machine work. All kits are wooden. Each project is kit designed and great for the child who likes to build things from instructions. Campers will participate in weekly challenges with each kit.

This is an introductory class where you will be learning how to fly drones using FPV (First Person View Goggles) to race.  We will be flying a small micro quadcopter with a camera and will be upgrading it to make it faster throughout the session.  We will be setting up a series of racecourses all over the camp and will compete to see who is the best drone pilot. Another important aspect of drone racing is making repairs after you crash (there will be crashes).  People involved in drone racing say “If you’re not crashing, you’re not trying!  The material fee covers the drone, goggles, remote, battery charger, and some replacement parts. The material fee does not cover replacement drones if they are lost. FPV racing is an exciting new sport that combines high-tech drones and highspeed racing. In this class you will learn about all of the parts needed to race FPV. We will start off with a small ducted quadcopter and learn to fly. After the basic skills are acquired, we will tear the drone apart and upgrade everything while adding a micro camera and transmitter. We will then start to fly using goggles, We will only be able to see what the camera sees, that’s when the class gets really interesting. This class will test your spatial awareness as well as your reflexes.  We will be setting up many different race courses that will even test someone with a lot of experience.

Warhammer is a tabletop strategy game where you play as the general of an army. Warhammer takes the skill and strategy of chess and transforms it into a game of endless moves and possibilities. Here you will build and customize your very own army. Campers literally build their army, everything from gluing to painting is yours to control. Once your army is built, the world of Warhammer awaits your challenge! This is a multi – level class, beginners and advanced campers welcomed!

Minecraft is a game about discovery. Discovering what’s beyond the horizon. Campers will explore new cave systems, projects others have created, and new features released into updates. Campers will be in an environment of like-minded people who share the same passion for Minecraft. Unexperienced players are welcomed and encouraged to join this class.

Campers will learn: architecture, electronics, sculpture, texturing, landscaping, action, photography, decorating, music, trading, storytelling, adventure and modding.

The game is being used to teach more than just computer skills. It easily lends itself to science, technology, engineering and math explorations. But beyond that, language teachers are strengthening communication skills, civics teachers are exploring how societies function, and history teachers are having their students recreate ancient civilizations.

Campers will learn about the parts that make up a personal computer and then build one of their own from start to finish. Campers will become familiar with each of the components of a computer and will learn about the price vs performance trade-offs of each. With this knowledge and with assistance, campers and parents will choose a budget of $750 or $1,000 for their system. They will then select parts that fit the budget and will assemble and test their own personal machine. Each camper will go home with a fully assembled computer running Windows 10. Included components are CPU, motherboard, storage drive, RAM, power supply, computer case, keyboard, and mouse. (Monitor is not included.)

Campers will learn about the parts that make up a personal computer and then build one of their own from start to finish. Campers will become familiar with each of the components of a computer and will learn about the price vs performance trade-offs of each. With this knowledge and with assistance, campers and parents will choose a budget of $750 or $1,000 for their system. They will then select parts that fit the budget and will assemble and test their own personal machine. Each camper will go home with a fully assembled computer running Windows 10. Included components are CPU, motherboard, storage drive, RAM, power supply, computer case, keyboard, and mouse. (Monitor is not included.)

What do you get when you combine summer camp with arts and crafts? A happy camper! Discover arts and crafts is about introducing campers to the wonderful world of crafting. This class will expose campers to a wide variety of popular summer crafting projects.  Campers will learn how to make friendship bracelets, dream catchers, lanyards, keychains, and many more. 

This class is designed for returning campers or campers with skateboarding experience.  Campers will be focusing on enhancing their skateboarding skills in a safe and progressive atmosphere. More challenging tricks and ramp maneuvers will be taught.  A skateboard, helmet and wrist guards are required. Knee and elbow pads are also highly recommended for advanced skaters. For safety concerns, only real skateboards that have urethane wheels and trucks with proper bushings will be allowed.

Discover Camp soccer focuses on the campers individual skills and works to improve those skills over 4 weeks through modeling, drills, games, and scrimmages. The professional staff made up of both men and women are all soccer players who are or have been part of high level soccer programs. If you love the game of soccer this is the class for you.

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong and whiff-whaff, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball, also known as the ping-pong ball, back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Campers will learn rules, techniques, and skills of the game taught by a Westchester Table Tennis pro. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. Campers will be grouped based on skills so all levels are welcomed. 

Campers will be disassembling a buggy according to instructions that we developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Bandit is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other buggies and trucks at camp. This class includes the Bandit buggy kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools and a tool box. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

Any camper who has previously taken The Racing Academy and is interested in racing their vehicles, getting their vehicles back in order or upgrading their vehicles should join this class. The goal of this course is to give each camper the tools they need to refine their RC driving ability and become a faster, better driver. You’d be amazed what a new set of tires or even a suspension change can do to bring down your lap times. We’ll be assigning two counselors specifically to this program so that there is ALWAYS someone available to race with the kids or assist with repairs or upgrades. Should a camper require major repairs or upgrades above the materials fees then parents can send a check.  We always have plenty of parts on hand or can order from our suppliers.

Enter the world of the Wright Brothers! Wilbur and Orville used free-flight gliders and models to learn the basic principles of flight. In this hands-on class, you will do the same by building and flying gliders and rubber band powered aircraft to maximize flight time and height. Use your new skills to explore the basic principles of flight and what makes a good flyer. Learn just as the Wright Brothers did with an added emphasis on creativity. A variety of glider and rubber band powered aircraft will be built and flown from kits. These aircraft are free-flight with pre-set control surfaces that guide the aircraft through the air to achieve the best flight time and height. We will build, fly, crash, repair and then fly again. Experimentation plus knowledge of flight principles are used to improve the flight characteristics of an aircraft.  Enter the world of the Wright Brothers!  Wilbur & Orville used free-flight gliders and models to learn the basic principles of flight.  In this hands-on class, you will do the same by building and flying gliders & rubber band powered aircraft to maximize flight time and height.  Use your new skills to explore the basic principles of flight and what makes a good flyer.  Learn just as the Wright Brothers did with an added emphasis on creativity.  A variety of glider and rubber powered aircraft will be built and flown from kits. These aircraft are free-flight with pre-set control surfaces that guide the aircraft through the air to achieve the best flight time and height.  We will build, fly, crash, repair and then fly again. Experimentation plus knowledge of flight principals are used to improve the flight characteristics of an aircraft.  Flying is done indoors and outdoors. Competitions are used to motivate and push learning and experimentation.  Tool safety and craftsmanship are emphasized throughout.

THIS IS AN ADVANCED CLASS! You will need to come to this class with experience flying drones FPV (first person view) using goggles. We will be flying an advanced drone that is capable of high speeds. You must have experience flying smaller slower drones. Another important aspect of drone racing is making repairs after you crash (there will be crashes!) The material fee covers the drone, goggles, remote, battery charger, and some replacement parts. The material fee does not cover replacement drones if they are lost. If you do not have the goggles from the indoor fpv class the cost will be an additional $100.

Python is a very popular programming language to learn to code! It is an easy-toread, high-level programming language, meaning commands are read like English words instead of complex 0s and 1s. This allows Python to be easier to learn without any experience as compared to other programming languages. In this course, campers will learn concepts, commands and syntax (rules for the specific layout of code) of Python through various projects and games that we will develop together!

Roblox is a game design program where campers will learn how to design and create their own gaming world where they can then actually play in! There are a variety of different game templates the campers will be able to choose from. Some templates give campers a theme like a pirate island, a castle, western, or city while others are built for specific genres of games like racing, capture the flag, infinite running, and team areas. Roblox is also an online community of professional and amateur game designers who can create and play each other’s games. Campers can use Roblox on any PC or Apple product so they can take their work from camp home with them!

Roblox is a game design program where campers will learn how to design and create their own gaming world where they can then actually play in! There are a variety of different game templates the campers will be able to choose from. Some templates give campers a theme like a pirate island, a castle, western, or city while others are built for specific genres of games like racing, capture the flag, infinite running, and team areas. Roblox is also an online community of professional and amateur game designers who can create and play each other’s games. Campers can use Roblox on any PC or Apple product so they can take their work from camp home with them!

The Game Design with Unity class will challenge campers to use real game development tools to create a project that they can take home, play, and share with friends. The Unity game engine is an industry favorite, powering popular games like Pokémon GO, Cuphead, and Beat Saber. We’ll take a deeper look at geometry, textures, materials, and game programming. Campers will have a variety of projects to work on, from creating simple mobile apps to VR-ready games! Our final project will be to create an interactive game that we can play on the camp’s Oculus Rift VR headsets. With such a powerful platform, every camper will get to flex their creative minds through their games.

Do you enjoy building with Lego? Are you searching for new ways to use the same pile of bricks? Well, look no further. During this class, we will be participating in a wide variety of builds/challenges that are great for every level of builder. Challenges include using bricks to build names/logos, buildings, small scenes and a marble maze. 

Additionally, we’ll take a closer look at the different pieces, talk about building techniques AND engage in some friendly competition. At the conclusion of the session, campers will have stretched their imaginations to new lengths, become more confident builders and will be addicted to all things LEGO.

Cruisers aren’t made for tricks. They have bigger softer wheels for a much smoother ride.

The Build a Board program was conceived by Discover Camp the “Build a Board” art program is designed to make the experience of building a board as entertaining as skating itself. Campers will learn the art of how a skateboard is made and what it takes to make a professional skateboard deck.

Campers will learn how to mount their trucks, install and remove wheels to clean bearings all while learning a little history behind skateboarding. Campers will then participate in skate lessons. Please see side column for when classes are offered

A longboard is very much like a surfboard or snowboard with wheels. It is used for cruising, downhill racing, slalom racing, sliding, and/or transport.

The Build a Board program was conceived by Discover Camp  the “Build a Board” art program is designed to make the experience of building a board as entertaining as skating itself. Campers will learn the art of how a skateboard is made and what it takes to make a professional skateboard deck.

Campers will learn how to mount their trucks, install and remove wheels to clean bearings all while learning a little history behind skateboarding. Campers will then participate in skate lessons. Please see side column for when classes are offered

Archery is a huge hit at Discover Camp with both boys and girls. Campers really enjoy learning and applying the skills of archery. It’s not easy at first, but with practice it doesn’t take long to improve your skills. Some archery activities include archery trick shots, balloon popping, fruit salad, slow motion archery and shoot the pinata.  Campers will also participate in other outdoor activities between their shooting sessions. These games will focus on developing hand eye coordination.

Focused around the infamous Traxxas Slash, the campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby, the Slash is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible (we jumped it off a two story roof and it was fine!) After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other Slash trucks at camp. We’ve built about 900 Slashes since we introduced it to our camp many years ago so we’re certainly experts on this particular chassis.

Campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Rustler is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off-road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other trucks at camp. Includes: This class includes the truck kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools, and a toolbox. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

Campers will be disassembling a buggy according to instructions that we developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Bandit is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other buggies and trucks at camp. This class includes the Bandit buggy kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools and a tool box. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

This class is designed for campers who have already built a Traxxas Slash and wish to spend their time upgrading their cars. This will be done very carefully by first thoroughly cleaning and examining the truck for wear and tear. The campers will be upgrading their stock truck to a race ready truck. The upgrades are designed to bring the slash to a new level of competition. Included materials:

Tires, suspension upgrades, servo, and a new remote and receiver which will be used for future cars and truck builds.

Any camper who has previously taken The Racing Academy and is interested in racing their vehicles, getting their vehicles back in order or upgrading their vehicles should join this class. The goal of this course is to give each camper the tools they need to refine their RC driving ability and become a faster, better driver. You’d be amazed what a new set of tires or even a suspension change can do to bring down your lap times. We’ll be assigning two counselors specifically to this program so that there is ALWAYS someone available to race with the kids or assist with repairs or upgrades. Should a camper require major repairs or upgrades above the materials fees then parents can send a check.  We always have plenty of parts on hand or can order from our suppliers.

If you enjoy spending time thinking, brainstorming, creating, and working with your hands, this is the course for you. DC woodcrafting and modeling will provide campers with an opportunity to use basic yet essential woodworking tools to construct functional wooden models, prototypes, sculptures, and inventions. Campers will assemble a variety of wood modeling kits, create hydraulic powered machines, architectural models, vehicles, and other prototypes as potential solutions to real world problems. Campers will design, build, paint, experiment, and learn using a systematic approach to problem solving known as the “Design Process.”

RuneScape is a fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing sandbox game. RuneScape is a point-and-click game set in a fantasy world where players can interact with each other. What players do is entirely up to them. Every player decides their own fate, whether they want to train a skill, fight monsters, partake in a quest, play a mini-game, or socialize with others. Sandbox games let campers play in an open online world to complete quests or goals together or individually. This class will focus on playing games like Minecraft and Runescape, and we look forward to adding more sandbox games. With Runescape, campers will create an online profile that they can then play at home as well. Both these games will teach campers to work towards goals and to analyze and think about possible outcomes in situations.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two of the fastest growing technology fields. This class is designed for beginners to learn how to create and experience VR and AR. Campers will learn about geometry, textures, camera angles, and block-based coding. More advanced campers will also have the option to learn about programming for VR with JavaScript. Discover Camp has Oculus headsets for the campers to use or they can also use smart phones to view their creations with a Google Cardboard. Campers will also be exposed to Spark AR, a great introduction to making augmented reality filters and stickers just like the ones used on Instagram and Snapchat. The only limit is your imagination!

This program will introduce children to Arduino, an inexpensive, open-source platform that combines electronics and text-based programming to create individual “Do It Yourself” style projects. Possible creations with this microcontroller include (but are not limited to): alarm clocks, distance detectors, theremins, universal remote controls, simple robots, mini-tanks, and changing LED displays. Course fees include an Arduino board for each camper to take home and some of the remaining materials that might be connected to the board. Campers will start off with basic projects and learn simple electronics and coding. The last two weeks will be dedicated to more personal projects developed by the campers themselves. Both beginners and experienced enthusiasts are encouraged to enroll as the class will have different activity tracks.

Ever watched a cooking show and thought, “I could totally do that!”? Then The Great DC Cook-Off is for you! This class combines elements from popular cooking shows such as The Great British Baking Show, Chopped Jr, Guy’s Grocery Games and more to create a competitive and delicious experience. From beginners to children with more experience in the kitchen, this class is open to all chefs. In this class, campers work in teams to create culinary masterpieces using the mystery ingredients provided.

A sketchbook is one of the strongest tools an artist can have. This is where artists are able to construct, keep track of and enhance their every day skills all in one place. In this class students will learn to draw. They will turn shapes into forms, open up the picture plane, draw landscapes, create still life drawings, and let their right side of the brain take over. Each camper will receive a sketchbook and a variety of pencils, charcoal, crayons, ink and dabble a bit in water color. Campers will then turn their sketch book drawings into larger masterpieces. Campers will always be strongly encouraged to use their creativity and imagination

Enrollment is strictly limited in this class. This class is designed for returning Mini-Z enthusiasts. Campers will explore the exciting world of Kyosho’s Mini-Z radio controlled cars. Campers must have a Mini-Z already and must have taken the Mini-Z class in the past. Campers are given a “budget” to spend on upgrade parts and repairs. The attraction to this class is the wheel to wheel racing that takes place. Campers share upgrade tricks and then modify their cars with the new parts that they purchase. Campers are encouraged to develop independence by repairing and modifying their own cars under the supervision of Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Perry

This class is for the advanced builder and driver who wishes to build an advanced race-level kit. The truck has changed the game with their new Mid-motor design.  Team Associated found with today’s tracks and faster motors, positioning the motor in the middle of the chassis resulted in faster times. This is a 2-wheel drive short course truck with high-performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Based on the B5m and T5m, the RC10SC5M Team Kit represents the next step in the evolution of competitive short-course racing. The SC5m shares many of the same Factory Team optional parts that result in improved durability and faster lap times. Factory Team V2 12mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks, and ‘Gull Wing’ front suspension are just a few of the SC5m features that make it stand above the rest of the pack! This is a great selection for the advanced builder that is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses included materials: the kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery. It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for an additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger.

This is a 2-wheel drive stadium truck with high-performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Parts are all carefully selected by Mr. JP Kaminski, the JPK Special. Since its release, the truck has remained at the top level of national competition. The kit comes with the latest Factory Team high-performance option parts like the V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded shocks, VTS slipper clutch, just to name a few. Also included in the kit is a Pro-Line body and advanced mid-motor design developed and applied to the race-winning truck platform. The finished product is a potent race truck and has everything it takes to get you to the top of the podium! This is a great selection for the advanced builder who is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses included materials: the kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery. It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for an additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger.

This class is for the most advanced builder and driver who wishes to build an advanced, race-level, kit. These kits have changed the game with their new Midmotor design. Team Associated has found that with today’s tracks and faster motors that positioning the motor in the middle of the chassis resulted in faster times. This is a 2-wheel drive buggy with high performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Parts are all carefully selected by Mr. JP Kaminski, the JPK Special. The kit delivers the next level of 2wd buggy performance that will continue to be proven a winner. This is a great selection for the advanced builder that is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses INCLUDED MATERIALS: the Kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery.  It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course 102 as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger. 

Vehicles, buildings, bridges, and more. Campers will build mechanical models of vehicles, structures, and robotic arms out of wood. This hands-on class will teach campers about mechanisms, assembly, and the principles that make a machine work. All kits are wooden. Each project is kit designed and great for the child who likes to build things from instructions. Campers will participate in weekly challenges with each kit.

Have you already taken the mBots course but you are still thirsty for more coding and robot fun? Introducing mBots 2: Rangerbot Games, a course made for campers that really enjoyed the challenges and competitions in the last course and who want to customize their robots even more! Enrolled campers will get a new and upgraded mBot kit that can be built into many different configurations such as mBot tank (complete with tank treads), a balancing bird robot, or even a 3-wheeled, super fast mBot! We will program in several languages, we will do some outdoor robot courses, and we will work with a half dozen more sensors. Join us this summer and build the most complex, rugged, and versatile robot ever made at Discover Camp!

Introduce yourself to a staple in competitive esports with Blizzard’s game Starcraft 2. Starcraft is classified as a real time strategy game, or RTS. Unlike traditional games like chess where players take turns, this game is much faster paced where players make their move whenever they’re ready regardless of the other player. The objective is to gather resources, build a base and army. In class, campers will learn the basics of each playable race, and then have the chance to practice their strategies in a variety of ways: through the game’s campaign, through teaming up to complete cooperative missions, and through competitive play against computers and other players! Campers may also explore the world of custom games created by the Starcraft 2 community, and dive into learning to make their own custom games as well using Starcraft 2’s world editor. While Starcraft 2 is a sequel, there is no requirement of playing Starcraft to join the class or enjoy the game!

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two of the fastest growing technology fields. This class is designed for beginners to learn how to create and experience VR and AR. Campers will learn about geometry, textures, camera angles, and block-based coding. More advanced campers will also have the option to learn about programming for VR with JavaScript. Discover Camp has Oculus headsets for the campers to use or they can also use smart phones to view their creations with a Google Cardboard. Campers will also be exposed to Spark AR, a great introduction to making augmented reality filters and stickers just like the ones used on Instagram and Snapchat. The only limit is your imagination!

Everyone knows the sound of digging through piles and piles of Lego bricks and the satisfaction that comes with building their very own “masterpiece.” For years people have been pushing creative limits and using these plastic blocks in unconventional ways. In Brick Art, campers will embark on an open-ended art experience limited only by the bounds of their creativity. While building with Lego in the traditional sense is fun and engaging, campers will use blocks to design and construct a variety of projects. They’ll learn how to paint, sculpt, fabricate jewelry, and design custom household items. Everything that is crafted in this class will be brought home to be shared with families.

Learn how to create beats and songs at your fingertips! Using Soundtrap campers will learn the fundamentals of music production, how to create their own music, the basics of recording and editing their own tracks. Soundtrap is a cloud based software that allows students to make music together online. Using a MIDI USB Keyboard/Launchpad, students can input digital instruments into the program with ease. No musical experience required. Students will keep the MIDI USB Keyboard/Launchpad. 

Who doesn’t love clay? In ceramics you will learn a variety of hand building techniques including coil, slab, trapped air and more. Projects include bowls, vases, realistic food, castles and more. Proper glazing techniques will be taught and all pieces will be fired. Both terracotta and white clay will be used.

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong and whiff-whaff, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball, also known as the ping-pong ball, back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Campers will learn rules, techniques, and skills of the game taught by a Westchester Table Tennis pro. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. Campers will be grouped based on skills so all levels are welcomed. 

Earn your Builder’s License in one of our longest running classes. Explore the exciting world of Tamiya’s Mini 4WD cars. These kits are not radio controlled but are assembled from about 40 components and raced against competitors on a special track. The key to this class is to make your car go as fast as possible without leaving this special race track. Mini-4WD is a very popular “sport” in Japan and California where events attract thousands of kids. Discover Camp is the only camp in the nation to be supported directly by Tamiya America.

• Campers are introduced to the process of building from a kit
• Read and follow instruction manuals
• Interpret diagrams, identify, and use tools properly
• Identify components including the names and uses of different screws, washers, bushings, bearings, etc.
• Changing variables to improve performance

Enter the world of the Wright Brothers! Wilbur and Orville used free-flight gliders and models to learn the basic principles of flight. In this hands-on class, you will do the same by building and flying gliders and rubber band powered aircraft to maximize flight time and height. Use your new skills to explore the basic principles of flight and what makes a good flyer. Learn just as the Wright Brothers did with an added emphasis on creativity. A variety of glider and rubber band powered aircraft will be built and flown from kits. These aircraft are free-flight with pre-set control surfaces that guide the aircraft through the air to achieve the best flight time and height. We will build, fly, crash, repair and then fly again. Experimentation plus knowledge of flight principles are used to improve the flight characteristics of an aircraft.  Enter the world of the Wright Brothers!  Wilbur & Orville used free-flight gliders and models to learn the basic principles of flight.  In this hands-on class, you will do the same by building and flying gliders & rubber band powered aircraft to maximize flight time and height.  Use your new skills to explore the basic principles of flight and what makes a good flyer.  Learn just as the Wright Brothers did with an added emphasis on creativity.  A variety of glider and rubber powered aircraft will be built and flown from kits. These aircraft are free-flight with pre-set control surfaces that guide the aircraft through the air to achieve the best flight time and height.  We will build, fly, crash, repair and then fly again. Experimentation plus knowledge of flight principals are used to improve the flight characteristics of an aircraft.  Flying is done indoors and outdoors. Competitions are used to motivate and push learning and experimentation.  Tool safety and craftsmanship are emphasized throughout.

Warhammer is a tabletop strategy game where you play as the general of an army. Warhammer takes the skill and strategy of chess and transforms it into a game of endless moves and possibilities. Here you will build and customize your very own army. Campers literally build their army, everything from gluing to painting is yours to control. Once your army is built, the world of Warhammer awaits your challenge! This is a multi – level class, beginners and advanced campers welcomed!

Scratch, a programming language developed by the MIT media lab, makes it easy to create interactive stories, games, animation, music, and art, and to share these creations on the web. As students create and share projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. 

Campers will each get their very own Mbot, a friendly robot! Mbots are programmable robots that will unleash camper imagination.

Roblox is a game design program where campers will learn how to design and create their own gaming world where they can then actually play in! There are a variety of different game templates the campers will be able to choose from.  Some templates give campers a theme like a pirate island, a castle, western, or city while others are built for specific genres of games like racing, capture the flag, infinite running, and team areas. Roblox is also an online community of professional and amateur game designers who can create and play each other’s games. Campers can use Roblox on any PC or Apple product so they can take their work from camp home with them!

Roblox is a game design program where campers will learn how to design and create their own gaming world where they can then actually play in! There are a variety of different game templates the campers will be able to choose from.  Some templates give campers a theme like a pirate island, a castle, western, or city while others are built for specific genres of games like racing, capture the flag, infinite running, and team areas. Roblox is also an online community of professional and amateur game designers who can create and play each other’s games. Campers can use Roblox on any PC or Apple product so they can take their work from camp home with them!

The Game Design with Unity class will challenge campers to use real game development tools to create a project that they can take home, play, and share with friends. The Unity game engine is an industry favorite, powering popular games like Pokémon GO, Cuphead, and Beat Saber. We’ll take a deeper look at geometry, textures, materials, and game programming. Campers will have a variety of projects to work on, from creating simple mobile apps to VR-ready games! Our final project will be to create an interactive game that we can play on the camp’s Oculus Rift VR headsets. With such a powerful platform, every camper will get to flex their creative minds through their games.

Campers will design, create, customize, assemble and learn to play their very own ukulele! In the following weeks, students will learn how to play, read chord tabs, and compose their own songs using their ukuleles! Students will have a performance on their custom instruments, either live or virtually! No musical experience required.

What do you get when you combine summer camp with arts and crafts? A happy camper! Discover arts and crafts is about introducing campers to the wonderful world of crafting. This class will expose campers to a wide variety of popular summer crafting projects.  Campers will learn how to make friendship bracelets, dream catchers, lanyards, keychains, and many more. 

Campers will learn the fundamentals of skateboarding in a safe and fun atmosphere. The skills campers will learn are pushing, carving, tic tac’s, kick turns, stopping safely as well as basic skateboarding terminology. Campers will learn how to adjust their skateboards and use the ramps safely and correctly.  Throughout introduction to Skateboarding, advanced maneuvers will be taught such asthe ollie and the kick flip as well as “dropping in” for campers who are ready to take the next step towards advanced skateboarding.  A skateboard, helmet, wrist guards, knee and elbow pads are required. For safety concerns, only real skateboards that have urethane wheels and trucks with proper bushings will be allowed.

This class is designed for returning campers or campers with skateboarding experience.  Campers will be focusing on enhancing their skateboarding skills in a safe and progressive atmosphere. More challenging tricks and ramp maneuvers will be taught.  A skateboard, helmet and wrist guards are required. Knee and elbow pads are also highly recommended for advanced skaters. For safety concerns, only real skateboards that have urethane wheels and trucks with proper bushings will be allowed.

Discover Camp soccer focuses on the campers individual skills and works to improve those skills over 4 weeks through modeling, drills, games, and scrimmages. The professional staff made up of both men and women are all soccer players who are or have been part of high level soccer programs. If you love the game of soccer this is the class for you.

Table tennis, also known as ping-pong and whiff-whaff, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball, also known as the ping-pong ball, back and forth across a table using small rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Campers will learn rules, techniques, and skills of the game taught by a Westchester Table Tennis pro. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. Campers will be grouped based on skills so all levels are welcomed. 

Looking for the speed and excitement of hockey but never learned how to skate? Want to master stick handling, puck control, and shooting while having a blast with your friends? Sign up for floor hockey with coach Benveniste to make the most of your athletic summer. Campers will immerse themselves in the overall rules and strategies of hockey while engaging in 3 on 3 tournaments, All-Star skills competition, and conditioning. The last week will culminate in a Stanley Cup Style Playoff event.

Focused around the infamous Traxxas Slash, the campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby, the Slash is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible (we jumped it off a two story roof and it was fine!) After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other Slash trucks at camp. We’ve built about 900 Slashes since we introduced it to our camp many years ago so we’re certainly experts on this particular chassis.

Campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Rustler is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off-road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other trucks at camp. Includes: This class includes the truck kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools, and a toolbox. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

Campers will be disassembling a buggy according to instructions that we developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Bandit is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other buggies and trucks at camp. This class includes the Bandit buggy kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools and a tool box. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

This class is designed for campers who have already built a Traxxas Slash and wish to spend their time upgrading their cars. This will be done very carefully by first thoroughly cleaning and examining the truck for wear and tear. The campers will be upgrading their stock truck to a race ready truck. The upgrades are designed to bring the slash to a new level of competition. Included materials:

Tires, suspension upgrades, servo, and a new remote and receiver which will be used for future cars and truck builds.

Any camper who has previously taken The Racing Academy and is interested in racing their vehicles, getting their vehicles back in order or upgrading their vehicles should join this class. The goal of this course is to give each camper the tools they need to refine their RC driving ability and become a faster, better driver. You’d be amazed what a new set of tires or even a suspension change can do to bring down your lap times. We’ll be assigning two counselors specifically to this program so that there is ALWAYS someone available to race with the kids or assist with repairs or upgrades. Should a camper require major repairs or upgrades above the materials fees then parents can send a check.  We always have plenty of parts on hand or can order from our suppliers.

If you enjoy spending time thinking, brainstorming, creating, and working with your hands, this is the course for you. DC woodcrafting and modeling will provide campers with an opportunity to use basic yet essential woodworking tools to construct functional wooden models, prototypes, sculptures, and inventions. Campers will assemble a variety of wood modeling kits, create hydraulic powered machines, architectural models, vehicles, and other prototypes as potential solutions to real world problems. Campers will design, build, paint, experiment, and learn using a systematic approach to problem solving known as the “Design Process.”

Use the skills gained in Introduction to Rocketry to build, design and launch the rockets that you’ve created. Advanced kits and instructions will be used in this class. This class is great for campers who have earned their launching license and are ready to take building to higher levels.

• Build an assortment of advanced rocket kits
• Build an assortment of advanced homemade bottle rockets
• Modify rocket kits to make them “better”
• Design and build custom rockets from parts
• Tool safety and correct usage will be strongly emphasized

Use the skills gained in Introduction to Rocketry and Advanced Rocketry I to build, design and launch the rockets that you’ve created. Kits and instructions are not used in this class. Campers assemble their rockets using skills that they have gained from several years of rocketry experience. Even more rocket parts are provided to choose from. Over the weeks, campers will compete in launching competitions which will test the students’ ability to accurately calculate launch variables and design creativity. We will also complete one flying project which will also build upon skills from all three levels. Prizes will be awarded in our design and launching competition.

Marvel: Crisis Protocol is a tabletop hobby miniatures game set in the Marvel Universe. Similar to other tabletop games like Warhammer, players assemble, paint, and collect highly detailed plastic miniatures representing iconic Marvel characters. Players choose characters from their collections to form their own Marvel inspired dream team and then pit their chosen forces against each other on an interactive tabletop where the very terrain itself can be thrown, crashed into, and destroyed during the super powered showdown. In this class, students will receive their own starter set which includes everything needed to play full games on their own! They will be provided with paint, brushes and other supplies to learn basic painting techniques and delve into all aspects of the hobby.

New to programming, but want to create something cool? Scratch 3.0 is a block- based programming language developed by the MIT Media Labs. With this program, students can code games, animations, music, art and much more. As students create and share objects, they will practice thinking creatively and learn to reason systematically and work collaboratively. Students will also learn about circuitry when they experiment with MaKeyMaKey, an external circuit board to create interactive art. In this class we will create interactive games, animations with dialog, interactive art and more! Scratch is a true beginner programming language that is not only fun, but a bridge to later coding such as Arduino and Java.

The Minecraft VR class opens the door for students to experience their creations in an immersive 3-D environment. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk into your Minecraft base and experience your architectural prowess? Now you can view your Minecraft creations with Oculus Rift with the new Minecraft VR class. Campers will be challenged to build structures that integrate the necessary infrastructure to allow their Minecraft world to flourish. The Minecraft VR journey begins one block at a time. Campers will build in Minecraft outside of a VR environment and have the opportunity to view and test their creations in a VR environment to enhance their perspective.

The Minecraft VR class opens the door for students to experience their creations in an immersive 3-D environment. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk into your Minecraft base and experience your architectural prowess? Now you can view your Minecraft creations with Oculus Rift with the new Minecraft VR class. Campers will be challenged to build structures that integrate the necessary infrastructure to allow their Minecraft world to flourish. The Minecraft VR journey begins one block at a time. Campers will build in Minecraft outside of a VR environment and have the opportunity to view and test their creations in a VR environment to enhance their perspective.

The Game Design with Unity class will challenge campers to use real game development tools to create a project that they can take home, play, and share with friends. The Unity game engine is an industry favorite, powering popular games like Pokémon GO, Cuphead, and Beat Saber. We’ll take a deeper look at geometry, textures, materials, and game programming. Campers will have a variety of projects to work on, from creating simple mobile apps to VR-ready games! Our final project will be to create an interactive game that we can play on the camp’s Oculus Rift VR headsets. With such a powerful platform, every camper will get to flex their creative minds through their games.

Campers will learn basic circuit components, and then put them together to build projects including a working AM radio (using Snap Circuits), a sweeper robot, a doodling robot, a ‘smart’ wandering robot, and a mini solar racer. No soldering will be done in this introductory course. The robots that are built actually do something, and the ‘smart’ wandering robot illustrates how a robot can navigate. The racers explore how propulsion can be achieved with solar energy and with wind. The snap circuits have over 300 projects that can be built, using sound and light sensors, to produce different frequency noises or flashing lights or a working AM radio.

Participants will learn about some electric components such as resistors and capacitors. They will learn to use some tools such as angle cutters and screwdrivers.

No instrument, no problem! Campers will learn to create and play their own music using a variety of apps, software and materials. Using found materials, campers will be able to create their own instruments out of anything! We will use MakeyMakeys to design new instruments and Scratch, a beginner coding software, to program them. We will also learn to use the basics of creating music digitally with Incredibox, Chrome Music Lab, Soundtrap and more. No musical experience required.

Do you LOVE everything Miniature? Well, here’s your chance to be part of this Amazing community of Miniature Creators! Miniature Designing is a three-dimensional model that represents a scene or a scaled down version of an item In this class you will be creating and building your very own Miniature World. Enjoy the challenge of using your imagination to bring your AMAZING ideas to life! Let’s check out some of the themes you can create.... A Crystal Blue Ocean Beach, Doggy Daycare, Hobbit World, Mini Camp Ground, The Coral Reef, Lollipop Island, Fun at the Water Park, Harry Potter’s Magic Wand Store, Secret house in the Woods, Starlight Movie Theatre and Crystal Cave to name a few! Campers will work with wood, clay, paint, miniature animals, adorable miniature items, rocks, real moss, sand, fabric, trims, beads, real water effects and anything you can imagine! Campers will learn how to: Design, create, decorate, build, learn about scale, use their imaginations, and explore 3D design

Here is a hands-on clay class to construct art out of polymer clay and design mini sculptures ranging from delicious food, magical creatures, to everything in between. Some skills the students will be working on are enhancing creativity, sculpting, texturing , making adequate amateurs for each sculpture, using clay tools, learning how to properly cook the clay and using proper layering techniques. This class will focus on skills including:• Creativity• Hand building techniques• Additive and subtractive sculpture

Standard boards are commonly used for tricks and ramps.

The Build a Board program was conceived by Discover Camp the “Build a Board” art program is designed to make the experience of building a board as entertaining as skating itself. Campers will learn the art of how a skateboard is made and what it takes to make a professional skateboard deck.

Campers will learn how to mount their trucks, install and remove wheels to clean bearings all while learning a little history behind skateboarding. Campers will then participate in skate lessons. Please see side column for when classes are offered

Cruisers aren’t made for tricks. They have bigger softer wheels for a much smoother ride.

The Build a Board program was conceived by Discover Camp the “Build a Board” art program is designed to make the experience of building a board as entertaining as skating itself. Campers will learn the art of how a skateboard is made and what it takes to make a professional skateboard deck.

Campers will learn how to mount their trucks, install and remove wheels to clean bearings all while learning a little history behind skateboarding. Campers will then participate in skate lessons. Please see side column for when classes are offered

A longboard is very much like a surfboard or snowboard with wheels. It is used for cruising, downhill racing, slalom racing, sliding, and/or transport.

The Build a Board program was conceived by Discover Camp the “Build a Board” art program is designed to make the experience of building a board as entertaining as skating itself. Campers will learn the art of how a skateboard is made and what it takes to make a professional skateboard deck.

Campers will learn how to mount their trucks, install and remove wheels to clean bearings all while learning a little history behind skateboarding. Campers will then participate in skate lessons. Please see side column for when classes are offered

Campers will be invited to test their accuracy, hand-eye coordination, communication, and collaboration skills through our lawn games class. Instructors will create an equally competitive but fun and accepting environment where students test their skills via challenge games. Campers have the opportunity to be outside while trying out new games and activities. Gaga Ball KanJam, Ladder Ball, Spike Ball, Cornhole, Swing Ball, Frisbee Horseshoes and Lawn Darts are just a few examples of the lawn games that students will participate in. Campers will also be introduced to a variety of sports in a fun and accepting environment. The class functions on a three day rotational cycle. Students learn the basic skills and concepts of the sport and work on active kinesthetic drills during the first two days of the cycle. On the third day, the class splits into two teams and plays a game in that sport. Sports offered include but are not limited to: Soccer, American flag football, Ultimate Frisbee, Kickball, Wiffle Ball and Gaga Ball.

Right around the corner from Discover Camp is “The Cliffs” an indoor climbing facility. Our students will be treated to a daily lesson in climbing safety, climbing skills and the physics of climbing.

A Discover Camp counselor (who works at The Cliffs) will assist on the climbing experts with instruction. If you’ve never seen The Cliffs’ Facility, it is absolutely breathtaking. The Cliffs’ is 5 minutes away from camp.

Focused around the infamous Traxxas Slash, the campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby, the Slash is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible (we jumped it off a two story roof and it was fine!) After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other Slash trucks at camp. We’ve built about 900 Slashes since we introduced it to our camp many years ago so we’re certainly experts on this particular chassis.

Campers will be disassembling a truck according to instructions that we have developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Rustler is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off-road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other trucks at camp. Includes: This class includes the truck kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools, and a toolbox. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

Campers will be disassembling a buggy according to instructions that we developed ourselves. This class is great for those who want to take that first step into the hobby. The Bandit is very straight-forward and is nearly indestructible. After completion, the campers will be able to use our off road track to participate in organized racing events with many of the other buggies and trucks at camp. This class includes the Bandit buggy kit, remote, charger, 2 batteries, tools and a tool box. The charger and tools will be needed for any future Racing Academy course.

This class is designed for campers who have already built a Traxxas Slash and wish to spend their time upgrading their cars. This will be done very carefully by first thoroughly cleaning and examining the truck for wear and tear. The campers will be upgrading their stock truck to a race ready truck. The upgrades are designed to bring the slash to a new level of competition. Included materials:

Tires, suspension upgrades, servo, and a new remote and receiver which will be used for future cars and truck builds.

Any camper who has previously taken The Racing Academy and is interested in racing their vehicles, getting their vehicles back in order or upgrading their vehicles should join this class. The goal of this course is to give each camper the tools they need to refine their RC driving ability and become a faster, better driver. You’d be amazed what a new set of tires or even a suspension change can do to bring down your lap times. We’ll be assigning two counselors specifically to this program so that there is ALWAYS someone available to race with the kids or assist with repairs or upgrades. Should a camper require major repairs or upgrades above the materials fees then parents can send a check.  We always have plenty of parts on hand or can order from our suppliers.

Pokémon trainers get ready! In this league trainers will battle, collect, and trade their cards to win prizes and badges. Prizes include booster packs, theme decks and more. Trainers have the opportunity to become Pokémon masters and challenge the gym leader of the camp.   Campers will learn math skills like probability, subtraction, addition, and multiplication while participating in these exciting card games. Your adventure awaits!

Python is a very popular programming language to learn to code! It is an easy-toread, high-level programming language, meaning commands are read like English words instead of complex 0s and 1s. This allows Python to be easier to learn without any experience as compared to other programming languages. In this course, campers will learn concepts, commands and syntax (rules for the specific layout of code) of Python through various projects and games that we will develop together!

Roblox is a game design program where campers will learn how to design and create their own gaming world where they can then actually play in! There are a variety of different game templates the campers will be able to choose from.  Some templates give campers a theme like a pirate island, a castle, western, or city while others are built for specific genres of games like racing, capture the flag, infinite running, and team areas. Roblox is also an online community of professional and amateur game designers who can create and play each other’s games. Campers can use Roblox on any PC or Apple product so they can take their work from camp home with them!

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are two of the fastest growing technology fields. This class is designed for beginners to learn how to create and experience VR and AR. Campers will learn about geometry, textures, camera angles, and block-based coding. More advanced campers will also have the option to learn about programming for VR with JavaScript. Discover Camp has Oculus headsets for the campers to use or they can also use smart phones to view their creations with a Google Cardboard. Campers will also be exposed to Spark AR, a great introduction to making augmented reality filters and stickers just like the ones used on Instagram and Snapchat. The only limit is your imagination!

Campers will build several cool vehicles, many that run on alternative energy sources. Projects include magnetic levitation (maglev) vehicles, a 6-in-1 transforming solar project, an air motor racer, a hover craft, and a salt water fuel cell car.

Alternative energy such as solar and fuel cells are exciting options for the future of energy. Alternative methods of propulsion for transportation, such as wind motor and hovercraft open new ideas and creativity about how we move from one place to another. Campers will build some projects from kits, others from instructions and raw materials. They will learn to identify and use some tools such as angle cutters, long nose pliers, and screwdrivers.

Do you enjoy building and displaying challenging LEGO sets? Has your collection grown to be quite large? If you’ve answered yes to either of these questions, this is the class for you. In LEGO Builders and Collectors, campers (KFOLs) will pre-select a set they want to work on during the session. In addition, we’ll be taking a closer look at various techniques, parts, making modifications, and the benefits and challenges of being a LEGO builder/ collector. As an added bonus, campers will get to interact with AFOL’s from across the U.S. and beyond to fully understand the power of collecting LEGO as a hobby. KFOL = Kid Fan of LEGO AFOL = Adult Fan of LEGO

Ever watch a cooking show and thought, “I could totally do that!”? Then The Great DC Cook-Off is for you! This class combines elements from popular cooking shows such as The Great British Baking Show, Chopped Jr, Guy’s Grocery Games and more to create a competitive and delicious experience. From beginners to children with more experience in the kitchen, this class is open to all chefs. In this class, campers work in teams to create culinary masterpieces using the mystery ingredients provided. 

What could be more fun than learning how to make jewelry? This hands-on opportunity provides campers with an understanding and working knowledge of jewelry artistry. Children will discover the WONDERS of jewelry design by using high-quality materials such as Austrian crystal, semi-precious stones and colorful beads from all over the world.  Campers will learn basic jewelry making techniques such as wire working, beading, mixed media, metal stamping and sculpting with clay.  As part of our jewelry making program children will have a blast creating fun and exciting crafts and wearable art such as friendship mirrors, pillows, wallets, hair accessories, splatter paint hats, and more!

The Paintbrush Life is all about painting! Campers will explore acrylic painting through canvas painting, pour painting and mixed media projects. A variety of acrylic mediums will be introduced to create dimension effects and surfaces. Campers will learn to transfer their drawings to canvas with graphite paper to create original works of art! Campers will learn color mixing, shading, and palette knife techniques. Weekly sharing and feedback will be given as well as looking at famous works of art.

In this class campers will learn key skills for hitting, pitching, and fielding from Christopher Motta, former minor leaguer for the Phillies organization as well Australia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, and Canada. Throughout the class, campers will receive a wealth of knowledge for all positions by performing several different drills designed by the instructor. Campers will also work on agility and eye-hand coordination drills that keep the class interactive and fun. 

Archery is a huge hit at Discover Camp with both boys and girls. Campers really enjoy learning and applying the skills of archery. It’s not easy at first, but with practice it doesn’t take long to improve your skills. Some archery activities include archery trick shots, balloon popping, fruit salad, slow motion archery and shoot the pinata.  Campers will also participate in other outdoor activities between their shooting sessions. These games will focus on developing hand eye coordination.

Enrollment is strictly limited in this class. This class is designed for returning Mini-Z enthusiasts. Campers will explore the exciting world of Kyosho’s Mini-Z radio controlled cars. Campers must have a Mini-Z already and must have taken the Mini-Z class in the past. Campers are given a “budget” to spend on upgrade parts and repairs. The attraction to this class is the wheel to wheel racing that takes place. Campers share upgrade tricks and then modify their cars with the new parts that they purchase. Campers are encouraged to develop independence by repairing and modifying their own cars under the supervision of Mr. Litchfield and Mr. Perry

This class is for the advanced builder and driver who wishes to build an advanced race-level kit. The truck has changed the game with their new Mid-motor design.  Team Associated found with today’s tracks and faster motors, positioning the motor in the middle of the chassis resulted in faster times. This is a 2-wheel drive short course truck with high-performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Based on the B5m and T5m, the RC10SC5M Team Kit represents the next step in the evolution of competitive short-course racing. The SC5m shares many of the same Factory Team optional parts that result in improved durability and faster lap times. Factory Team V2 12mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks, and ‘Gull Wing’ front suspension are just a few of the SC5m features that make it stand above the rest of the pack! This is a great selection for the advanced builder that is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses included materials: the kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery. It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for an additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger.

This is a 2-wheel drive stadium truck with high-performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Parts are all carefully selected by Mr. JP Kaminski, the JPK Special. Since its release, the truck has remained at the top level of national competition. The kit comes with the latest Factory Team high-performance option parts like the V2 12mm “Big Bore” threaded shocks, VTS slipper clutch, just to name a few. Also included in the kit is a Pro-Line body and advanced mid-motor design developed and applied to the race-winning truck platform. The finished product is a potent race truck and has everything it takes to get you to the top of the podium! This is a great selection for the advanced builder who is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses included materials: the kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery. It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for an additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger.

This class is for the most advanced builder and driver who wishes to build an advanced, race-level, kit. These kits have changed the game with their new Midmotor design. Team Associated has found that with today’s tracks and faster motors that positioning the motor in the middle of the chassis resulted in faster times. This is a 2-wheel drive buggy with high performance trimmings like a ball differential, big bore shocks, and upgraded tires. Parts are all carefully selected by Mr. JP Kaminski, the JPK Special. The kit delivers the next level of 2wd buggy performance that will continue to be proven a winner. This is a great selection for the advanced builder that is looking to challenge themselves both mechanically and driving. Advanced Racing Academy courses INCLUDED MATERIALS: the Kit, wheels, tires, motor/ESC (electronic speed controller), receiver and Lipo battery.  It DOES NOT include the required tools, remote and charger gained by taking the Introductory Slash Course 102 as well as the Intermediate course. These items can be purchased at camp for additional cost if campers have misplaced these items or want a second or new charger.