Spring Break Camps Return to KSU's College of Continuing and Professional Education

If there’s any question as to what your child may be doing for Spring Break, the camps offered through KSU’s College of Continuing Education may be able to check that off your to-do list. From April 3-7, kids will have the opportunity to participate in four great programs: Tykes & Bytes LEGO® Robotics, Junior Chefs Academy, Minecraft Mod Design, and Computer Game Design.

“These camps are geared toward fun and educational learning,” said Andrea Cochran, camps director. “We want our campers to enjoy to their time at camp and learn something in the process.”

Camps are available for first-graders through 12th-graders from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For parents who need to drop off their campers prior to the 9 a.m. start time, care will be available before camps between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Afternoon care is also available in between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. In the evening care, campers will be provided with a healthy snack along with several choices of activities to extend the fun of their camp day. Both extended care options are an additional cost.

In Tykes & Bytes LEGO® Robotics, elementary students in the first to third grade will explore the world of simple machines while building and programming incredible structures in LEGO® WeDo. Campers will use Legos, photo capture and editing software to create their very own graphic storybooks.

Aspiring chefs, in the fourth to sixth grade, will have the opportunity to work in a full kitchen and prep two recipes daily in Junior Chefs Academy. Campers will learn everything it takes to make a complete meal, from recipe reading and measurements to food preparation. At the end of the camp, students take home a cookbook, apron and certificate naming them honorary Junior Chefs.

In Minecraft Mod Design, campers will start to build a foundation for JavaScript and Minecraft modding. Students will code and design their own Minecraft mods including blocks, mobs and various items. This camp is open to students between the fourth and sixth grade.

In Computer Game Design, campers will learn how to design and modify their own arcade style video games. They will learn how to control characters, objects, increase level of difficulty and add more features to their video game. Computer Game Design is open to students between the seventh and 12th grade.

“Computer Game Design is a great choice for students with critical thinking skills who enjoy working with computers,” Cochran said. “All of our camps are hands-on programs, carefully designed with the campers in mind. Campers are in a small group environment throughout the day and that encourages teamwork, problem-solving and creativity.”

The college is also home to Summer University. For more than 30 years, Summer University has offered campers a life-changing camp experience. Combining academics and a creative atmosphere, young minds begin to discover a variety fields including culinary arts, technology and performing arts. Summer University spans over seven weeks and totals more than 60 camp options. Some of this year’s summer options include App Game Design, LEGO® Robotics Engineering and Programming, Adventures in Sculpture and Tiny Chef’s Academy.

“All of the creativity, energy and education of Summer University is coming to spring break,” Cochran said. “We always look forward to camp season because it adds an extra level of energy in our building.”

For more information on spring break camps and Summer University, visit SummerU.com or call 470-578-6765.