District 622 Community Education

Step into the world of 3D printing and bring your ideas to life! This class is perfect for beginners who love to draw, design, and see their creations take shape. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for their very own robots. By the end of the week, they'll have built two exciting DC-powered robots-sketchbot and a drive bot. This hands-one course encourages creativity and problem-solving, and students will need to be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to design their robots.

Blast off into a SPANISH adventure that is out of this world! This LIVE virtual class is perfect for young explorers eager to learn Spanish while exploring the wonders of the universe. Through astronaut role-plays and rocket-themed activities, students will learn key vocabulary and phrases related to space, planets, and more. With engaging instructors, this fun, bilingual course builds basic language skills and fosters a love for the cosmos. Join us for a summer camp that's truly stellar! Appropriate for incoming students in Grades 1st-5th with any level of Spanish experience. Open to incoming students in Grades 1st-5th.

Bring your Minecraft world to life with 3D printing! This class is perfect for students with little to no experience in 3D printing and is ideal for those who love to design and see their ideas come to life. Students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, applying the Engineering Design Process to create their own Minecraft-inspired designs from scratch. They'll choose two creations to print in class and take home. To ensure everyone can print their designs, some items may be scaled down for class-time printing. Students should be comfortable using a laptop and mouse to bring their Minecraft visions to life!