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Summer of Innovation 2015

Course Guide

@Regional Summer School SitesSummer of Innovation Academies may also be offered at the following Regional Summer School sites:

Hornell City School DistrictPrattsburgh Central SchoolCampbell-Savona Central SchoolWatkins Glen Central SchoolCorning-Painted Post Area SchoolHorseheads Central SchoolElmira City School DistrictWaverly Central School

Please contact your child’s guidance counselor for more information on Summer Academies that may be offered near you.

What is the Summer of Innovation?Several organizations from across the Southern Tier have united to offer unique learning opportunities for children and young adults during the summer months. These organizations have a common goal of extending the traditional school year into a third summer semester. Our offerings have another purpose as well – to provide students with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills that are essential to their success in the future.

Partnering organizations include:• Alfred State College – www.alfredstate.edu• Alfred University – www.alfred.edu• Arnot Health/Central New York Area Health Education Center – www.cnyahec.org•Corning Community College – www.corning-cc.edu• Elmira College – www.elmira.edu/seeec• GST BOCES – www.gstboces.org• MST Connect• The National Soaring Museum – www.soaringmuseum.org• Notre Dame High School – www.notredamehighschool.com• The Science & Discovery Center – www.sciencediscoverycenter.org• Tanglewood Nature Center and Museum – www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com• Wings of Eagles Discovery Center – www.wingsofeagles.com

How do I register my child for these courses?To register your child for any of the courses listed in this brochure, please go to www.gstboces.org and click on the link to the agency offering the course your child is interested in. From there, you will be able to access the registration information you need.

Enrollment is limited; please register early!

When registering for courses, please use the grade your child will enter in the fall unless otherwise indicated.

What is the cost of these programs?The cost of these academies varies. Please see the course description for information on price.

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Join us for summer fun and learning at a variety of sites including:

@Alfred State CollegeState University of New York College of Technology10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY

Strengthening self-confidence, discovering possible career paths, and sharpening basketball skills are just some of the reasons to attend Alfred State’s upcoming Kids’ College programs. These fun and informative programs relate to leadership, career exploration and athletics.

Girls Empowerment Workshop (ages 10-14)July 14 – 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alfred CampusCost: $30Female students who are interested in learning how to become more confident, self-respectful and assertive might be interested in a two-day Girls Empowerment Workshop.

A number of experts will be on-hand for this event, including Alyshia Zurlick, assistant director of student engagement and Emerging Pioneer Leadership Program (EPLP) mentor; Nikkie Hockenberry, interim coordinator of equity, inclusion, and Title IX; and Teresa O’Connor of Cattaraugus Community Action.Topics include: • The Art of Self-Compassion • Nutrition for Healthy Living• What Do You Value? Clarifying Values, Self-Esteem, Self-Acceptance and Authentic Leadership • Healthy Relationships• Everything I Need to Know About Leadership I Learned in Kindergarten

Boys Empowerment Workshop (ages 10-14) August 11 – 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alfred CampusCost: $30Boys will also be able to gain the skills and knowledge they need to become confident leaders during a Boys Empowerment Workshop at Alfred’s main campus. Speakers include Chief of University Police Les Kachurek, Senior Director of Student Engagement Spencer Peavey and President Dr. Skip Sullivan. Topics include:• Self-esteem• Fitness• Conflict Resolution• Healthy Relationships• Leadership• Adding to the fun will be a daily ropes challenge that supports team-building and self-esteem.

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Robotics (ages 10-14)June 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wellsville CampusCost: $60Want to learn the ins and outs of building a robot? In a program led by Electrical Trades Instructor Matt Pettis, participants will work in small groups to learn and complete a robot construction. Students will play and explore the “automated” nature of robots and learn about some of the capabilities and functions that they can use. They’ll also experiment with the robots’ capabilities, modifying them to do other functions of their choice.

Sustainability (ages 10-14)June 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wellsville CampusCost: $60Sustainability is quickly emerging as the defining challenge of the 21st century, and is one of Alfred State’s distinctive characteristics. Learn about the importance of sustainability from Electrical Trades Chair and Professor Jeffrey Stevens at Alfred State’s Wellsville campus. Students will work in groups to build a functioning solar oven and learn the basics of cooking with one. Concepts about the sun and solar energy will be discussed and fundamentals for other solar uses will be demonstrated (solar electric, hot water and solar heating). Students will also have the opportunity to build and take home a mock oven built out of materials from around the home.

Technology & Science (ages 10-14)July 29 – 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alfred CampusCost: $125Experts in a variety of fields will guide students through fun activities that will introduce them to various career opportunities in the technology and science fields. Events will take place on the Alfred campus one day and on the Wellsville campus the other two days. Speakers will include Associate Professor of Architecture and Design Alex Bitterman, Forensics Officer Kenny, Director of Career Development Elaine Morsman, Resident Assistants Pat Smith and Troy Morehouse, Chef Jacob Perry, Instructor of Automotive Technology Vincent LaVerdi and Building Trades Department Professor Norm Ellis.

Girls in Construction (ages 10-14)Aug. 6 – 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wellsville CampusCost: $125Girls who might be interested in a construction career are in luck. A Girls in Construction program will be held at the Wellsville campus. This program will enable 12 area girls to have fun and learn about lucrative opportunities in the construction field through Building Trades Department Instructor Tom Murphy and Electrical Trades Chair and Professor Jeffrey Stevens. They will also be introduced to construction trades, while engaging in a community service project that involves building benches to be placed outside of the Hart Comfort House in Wellsville. Space is limited and is available on a first-come basis.

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Mad Scientist (ages 10-14)July 6 – 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Alfred CampusCost: $185Have you ever wondered what DNA looks like? Are you curious about what it’s like to be in a lab, working to solve problems in the medical field? If you’ve ever pondered these questions, then Alfred State’s Mad Scientist program might give you the answers you seek, and more.

This course is designed to expose middle and high school students to basic laboratory research in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology and forensics. Students will perform laboratory investigations during the class. In addition, they may use laboratory applications to solve a crime scene or simulate a disease outbreak. On the last day of camp, parents are invited to watch the students present what they have learned from their experiments.

Alfred State College offers several athletic camps as well. For more information or to register, call the Center for Community Education and Training at (607) 587-4015 or email ccet@alfredstate.edu or visit www.alfredstate.edu/kids-tech-college.

Summer Academic Enrichment Programs@Alfred University1 Saxon Drive, AlfredTo apply, complete and return the application form found on the web page indicated for each camp. Applications submitted after the deadline dates will be accepted if space is available. If applying after the deadline, please call 607-871-2612 to inquire about space availability.

Astronomy Camp (Grades 10-12)July 19 – 23Cost: $895 This popular residential camp is for students who love astronomy and want to spend time learning more about this fascinating subject with others who share their passion. Campers enjoy a mix of night and daytime classes & activities involving extensive use of the telescopes and electronics at AU’s Stull Observatory. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/astronomy.cfm

Ceramic & Glass Engineering Camp (Grades 11-12)June 28 – July 2Cost: $895 residential, $625 commuter Find out all about the exciting field of ceramic and glass engineering! This camp offers dynamic hands-on lab experiences in ceramic processing, tape casting, glass melting and press forming. Each student will cast a glass piece to take home. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/science.cfm

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Computer Engineering Camp (Ages 12-17)July 5 – 9Cost: $895 residential, $625 commuter Learn about video game design, microcontrollers, computer languages, web page design, software applications, simple robotics and more! This camp offers creative and practical programming experiences for both basic and advanced students. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/computer-engr.cfm

Consumer Chemistry Camp (Ages 14-17)July 12 – 16Cost: $895 residential, $625 commuter Have you ever wondered why and how hair dye works, what makes diet soda sweet, what electrolytes are good for, or how detergent gets your clothes clean? This camp will help answer those questions and many more! Laboratory activities will help you develop a deeper understanding of household products in a fun environment. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/chemistry.cfm

Polymers & Metals Science Camp (Grades 11-12)July 19 – 23Cost: $895 residential, $625 commuter Elastic plastic and plastic metal?! Polymers, both natural and synthetic, have unique properties based on their chemistry and physics. Discover how and why they separate our society from that of a century ago. And, while polymers may often be referred to as “plastics,” metals also exhibit “plastic behavior” Experience hands-on lab experiences related to making, testing and experiencing polymers and metals. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/polymers.cfm

Robotics Engineering Camp (Grades 10-12)July 19 –23Cost: $895 residential, $625 commuter Build a robot this summer! This camp, based on the VEX Robotics System, offers a dynamic platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math. Student teams will assemble robots and program them to perform various functions and to compete in a classroom football/soccer game on the last day of camp. Application deadline is April 15, but registration will continue until the camp is full. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/robotics.cfm

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Engineering Day Camp (Grades 1-8)July 6 – 108:30 to 11:30 AM for grades 1-312:30 to 3:30 PM for grades 4-8Cost: $160 Top quality instruction and learning materials are provided by All About Learning, Inc., whose classes feature science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts and 21st century educational skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, agility and adaptability, curiosity and imagination. Students use unique LEGO® kits to creatively build and modify machines applying basic engineering principles. Throughout the camp, they will learn a variety of concepts and apply their acquired knowledge about gearing and gear ratios, simple machines, problem solving and communication skills. This challenges students to incorporate the traits of an engineer in a classroom setting. This camp Includes a take-home project students can keep! Enrollment deadline is June 20. For further information, please visit www.alfred.edu/summer/camps/engineering-day.cfm

We also offer residential camps in Art, Creative Writing, Theatre, Equestrian and Swimming, and day camps in Theatre, Art, Equestrian and Tennis. Please visit www.alfred.edu/summer for further information.

@Corning Community College1 Academic Drive, Corning

REVOLT at CCC (Revolutionary Era: Valuable Opportunities to Learn & Transform) (Grades 6- 8)July 20 – 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cost: $200 per participant (lunch provided; field trip included) Be a part of the Revolution! Join in hands-on history to celebrate the significance of our region’s contribution to America’s fight for Independence! Walk back in time on the campus of CCC as you witness a Revolutionary War Reenactment, create your own flag while learning the history of the many flags from the Revolutionary period, test your orienteering skills on the colonial compass course “Survivor Style”, and chow down on Revolutionary grub! This era witnessed not only a political revolution but was also a time of great social and scientific change. You will be on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution as you witness the impact of science on everyday life during this time! Additional choices will include exciting art or music projects.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 30 participants. For more information call (607) 962-9239 or (607) 962-9271.

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@Elmira CollegeOne Park Place, Elmira

Summer Pre-College Courses (Grades 10-11): July 26 – August 8, 2015 (Application deadline is June 1)Pre-college course fee: $1,998These summer programs are residential and include college credit-bearing courses. The program fee covers tuition for one three-credit class, room and board and activity fees. Students’ incidental charges are not included. Students may choose to bring a small amount of money to spend during off campus excursions. Please inquire about available scholarships.

Summer Pre-College Courses at Elmira College are a great opportunity for high school students to earn three college credits while experiencing college life in a diverse campus environment. This two-week residential program is ideal for students entering their junior or senior year of high school. The program also helps students develop early strategies, both academically and personally, that will lead toward success. Credits earned are accepted at Elmira College and are normally transferable to other colleges.

For more information and to download a Summer Pre-College application, visit: www.elmira.edu/precollege or call Elmira College at 607-735-1825.

Chemistry: ForensicsStudents will learn how to use the scientific approach to the study of physical evidence in matters of law. Emphasis is on scientific analysis and measurement, design of physical, chemical and biological testing, deductive reasoning, legal and ethical issues as they pertain to the collection and study of physical evidence. Laboratory exercises and experiments will emphasize accurate observations and measurements, experimental design and analysis of results and observations. Case studies will be used to illustrate the integral role of physical evidence in the criminal justice system.

Comic Books and American CultureDevelop college-level writing skills while studying how comic books reflect and comment on American culture. Students will also develop their critical reading and thinking skills as they learn about significant events and issues in American culture, past and present, that have influenced the increasingly sophisticated medium of comic books. Special emphasis is given to the superhero genre and Marvel Comics (a one-month digital subscription to Marvel Comics Unlimited is required).

Exploration of Raku and Experimental Ceramic FiringThe transformation of fired clay will be the focus of this experience. Raku firing methods will be the primary firing and glazing method of the course. Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique where ceramic works are placed in a kiln, heated to 1800 degrees Fahrenheit and then pulled, while glowing hot, from the kiln then placed immediately in combustibles to bring out the luster and beauty of the glazes. This is a studio art course involving clay preparation, glaze development, surface treatment, coloration and kiln construction. The course will offer both a historical and a philosophical framer of reference, as well as direct experience with raku materials and techniques. Students will learn traditional and contemporary methods for making raku pottery. This course meets a fine arts degree requirement.

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Human Physiology: The Realities and MythsAn introduction into life science. Students will use principles from biology and chemistry to investigate popular products aimed at improving health. This course will start by covering some basic body principles. Instruction will then move toward shedding light on some common health myths, as well as products reported to improve well-being and beauty. Upon completion of this course, students will: A) Use the scientific method to investigate and understand popular chemicals, foods and products reported to improve health and beauty; B) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various organ systems and C) Explain how and why lifestyle habits are important and how they impact our bodies.

Inspired by Mark Twain: A Bookmaking ClassStudents will learn the basics of self-publishing by gaining a foundation of skills in photography, graphic design and creative writing through class exercises and field trips including Woodlawn Cemetery, where Twain is buried, Park Church, where Twain was married, and Quarry Farm ,where Twain spent 20 summers writing books such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Students will contribute to a collaborative class book that demonstrates the conceptual ideas of image sequencing, text and its relationship to graphic design, as well as create an eBook of their own project. A presentation of images (digital projections) and reading of essays and poetry will be organized by students and open to the public.

Interactive Medicine: Cells Alive!What are cancer cells? What makes them different from normal cells? How do cells become cancerous? What affects them? Can we control them with medicine? Can other cells in our bodies affect them? Students choosing this course will have the opportunity to grow and work with live cells and experimentally determine what factors can affect them and how. This unique opportunity will teach students the techniques of how to culture cells, and how to use biotechnology to identify and characterize cell structures and functions. Working in teams with faculty and undergraduate scientists, students will discover the characteristics of typical mammalian cells, then design and conduct experiments to investigate cellular components and properties.

Mathematics: Chaos and FractalsIn the last few decades, mathematicians and scientists have made important discoveries that reveal hidden orders within phenomena that appear to be chaotic. The mathematics behind this is known as dynamical systems theory, or more informally, chaos theory. Much of the mathematics of chaos theory involves analyzing the geometry of fractals, figures that exhibit self-similarity across all measurement scales. Images of fractals are some of the most beautiful found in mathematics, often reminiscent of complicated natural objects. In this course, students will analyze and simulate simple chaotic dynamical systems, through computer simulation, laboratory work, observation and mathematical analysis. The class will observe the period-doubling route to chaos, both experimentally and in action, and thus arrive at the notion of universality in chaos. The class will also examine how chaos theory has been put into practice in industry and medicine. Chaos theory often lives on fractals. Students will create fractal images using chance and linear systems, chaotic attracting sets,and the geometry of self-similarity. Students will also develop the concept of the fractal dimension as a measure of the ‘jaggedness’ of a fractal and see how fractal geometry is used in applications in gaming, economics and science. The student who is well-prepared for this course will be comfortable with algebraic manipulation. Knowledge of trigonometry, exponential functions and logarithms would be useful as well. Calculus, or at least pre-calculus, would be excellent background. This course will involve a lot of computer work, so a willingness to learn to work with spreadsheet programs (like Excel) and computer algebra systems (like Maple) will be expected. There will be a significant laboratory component to this course.

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Nanoscale ExplorationWhat does the word “nano” mean? Why is there so much interest in all things nano? This course aims to introduce students to the exciting world of nanotechnology. Students will learn about the basic chemistry and physics that reveal the exciting properties of the nanoworld. Hands-on experiments and demonstrations will enable students to explore nanoscale phenomena through a scientific perspective and shed light on how these intriguing materials can improve society. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to explain what makes the nano so interesting and how this new type of matter will directly influence their lives. Students will: synthesize their own nanostructured materials in exciting laboratory experiments; utilize cutting-edge scientific instrumentation to understand nanomaterial; and gain valuable experience in nanoscience research. This course meets a science requirement.

Student Racing Challenge (Grades 9-11) August 2 – 8(Application deadline is June 1)Cost: $1,250The program fee covers tuition for one (1) one-credit class, room and board, and activity fees. Students’ incidental charges are not included. Students may choose to bring a small amount of money to spend.

The Student Racing Challenge (SRC) is a one-week, residential program combining a one-credit Math class with engineering skills to teach the science of motor sports through mathematical modeling, physics and analysis. Using a 1:10 Scale RC car and controller, you choose the best gears, chassis geometry, map the ideal drive path around a curve and – just like the car companies do – use a skid pad and Newton’s Laws of Motion to find the coefficient of friction. Students will earn one (1) college credit in Mathematics while experiencing college life in a diverse campus environment.

@GST BOCES Bush Education Center459 Philo Road, ElmiraPlease note: There is no charge for courses at the Bush Education Center.

Animal Science: How to Train a Mouse (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2 or August 3 –7Morning Session: 8:30 to 11 a.m. orAfternoon Session: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Animal Science Summer Academy will give students hands-on animal care and handling experience. Each day will include care of classroom animals including guinea pigs, dogs, cat, hedgehog, ferret and various reptiles. In addition to the daily care, students will conduct an inquiry-based project investigating anatomy and behavior of pet mice. Pairs of students will be assigned a mouse. Students will design and construct a shelter for the mouse, clean the enclosure, prepare daily diet, learn how to take the temperature, pulse and respiration on small animals, and conduct experiments designed to analyze the problem solving ability and natural behaviors of pet mice. By the end of the week, the students will have used positive, reward-based training methods to train their mice to complete a maze.

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The Outdoor Classroom – Conservation (Grades 7-10)July 6 – 10 or August 3 – 7, 8 to 11 a.m.If you’re the outdoorsy, active type, this academy is for you! Throughout the week, you’ll spend time in the great outdoor classroom learning to identify the trees and wildlife of New York State. We’ll also look at pond life and test soil and water. You will take home a wildlife project that you construct and will enjoy some time fishing in our many ponds.

Cosmetology: Cosmolicious 101 (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2Morning Session: 8 to 10:30 a.m. or Afternoon Session: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Do you enjoy making people feel better about themselves? Come to the GST BOCES Cosmetology Summer Academy at the Bush Campus. Each student will learn the importance of hygiene and sanitation, as well as braiding, manicuring, pedicuring and how to do plain facials. Summer of Innovation students will get to work one-on-one with senior students from the BOCES Cosmetology program.

Culinary Arts: A Pinch of This and a Splash of That (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2Morning Session: 8:30 to 11 a.m. or Afternoon Session 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.Learn the history of some of your favorite foods and how to make them, including pretzels, pasta and pizza. Create and compare an English muffin and a berry muffin. Learn about foods from different cultures, including ravioli, pot stickers and perohy. On the last day, create your own individual pizza!

@GST BOCES Coopers Education Center9579 Vocational Drive, Painted Post Please note: There is no charge for courses at the Coopers Education Center.

Auto Body: Custom Paint & Graphics (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Would you like to learn how to customize your car? Start here! We’ll teach you some cool Auto Body techniques, including airbrushing, custom paint applications using stencils and freehand techniques. You’ll get hands-on experience when you lay out a design and apply it to a panel. At the end of the class, we’ll visit a local raceway for an inside look at racing.

Auto Tech: Let’s Go Racing (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.If you’re an auto racing fan, this class is for you. You’ll begin the week by creating a team with your classmates and participating in a pit row competition. You’ll learn to operate a lift, operate tire machines, identify fluids, check and adjust air pressure and build a V/C Racer. At the end of the week, we’ll visit a local raceway.

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Cosmetology: Be Our Guest (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 8 to 11 a.m.This year’s academy is filled with exciting activities. Each student will learn the dynamics of thermal curling, updos, braids, make-up applications and manicures. Students will practice these procedures throughout the week on a mannequin. On Friday, invite your mom or another special person to “Be Our Guest” for a day of pampering. During the week we will be visiting two salons on Market Street in Corning for students to see the dynamics of a successful salon. At the end of the academy, each student will receive a certificate of completion and an award ribbon to take home.

Culinary Arts: Cupcake Craving I (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Are you ready to unleash your creative side and satisfy your cupcake craving? Do you think there is nothing better than a moist and decorative cupcake? If so, you may be a part of the cupcake craze sweeping the nation! Come to the GST BOCES Culinary Arts cupcake craving summer academy. You’ll create fresh cupcakes each day such as lemonade cupcakes, Mississippi mud cupcakes, peanut butter cup cupcakes and orange glazed strawberry cupcakes. In addition to creating your tasty treats, you’ll be able to identify specific ingredients and the role they play in each of your cupcakes.

Culinary Arts: It’s All About That Pizza (Grades 7-10)July 6 – 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Everybody loves pizza, but did you know that pizza doesn’t have to just be made in the traditional manner? Have you ever had pizza for breakfast? How about for dessert? Learn all of the creative a fun ways to design your own pizza pie. What will be your favorite: eggs and bacon on a flaky biscuit crust, feisty Mexican flavors on homemade tortillas, pizza pockets sandwiched in a savory pastry, or a chewy, gooey, decadent s’more dessert pizza? Come to the GST BOCES Culinary Arts summer academy “pizza party” to learn how to create your own fun!

Digital Media Arts: Creative Ventures (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.If you love art, this class is for you! You’ll practice computer graphics (Adobe Photoshop), photography, video and vinyl graphics. You will create photo composites such as a “Hybrid/New Animal” using two different images, a vinyl transfer for a T-shirt, a photo cup and put yourself into another world using a Green Screen effect.

@GST BOCES Wildwood Education Center1126 Bald Hill Road, HornellPlease note: There is no charge for courses at the Wildwood Education Center.

Culinary Arts: Introduction to Baking and Pastry (Grades 7-10)July 27 – 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.If you love to bake, join us for a week of yummy fun! We’ll make quick breads, yeast breads, sweet breads and chocolate chip and cut out cookies. We’ll also learn three different ways to frost cupcakes. Your parents can visit on the last day to see your tasty creations!

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Digital Media Arts: TV & Filmmaking Academy (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking including pre-production, cinematography, lighting, sound, and post-production editing. During the week, students shoot, direct and edit their own short film productions. In addition, students will work on their classmates’ films as crew members. Students also have an opportunity to create studio multi-camera video productions with green screen and virtual sets.

Underwater Robotics (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Learn to build a robot that can explore under water! You’ll work as a member of a team to understand and overcome the obstacles of underwater robotics, including balance, buoyancy, circuitry and Newton’s Law of Motion. We’ll test our robots in community water ways.

Criminal Justice: CSI – Solve the Crime with Science (Grades 7-10)June 29 – July 2, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Explore the world of Crime Scene Investigation. Learn how to collect and analyze evidence to solve a mock crime scene and the science behind the evidence you collect. Activities include DNA extraction, fingerprinting, use of Blue Max light, ballistics, blood spatters, photography and more.

To register for courses on any of the GST BOCES campuses, please download a registration form from our website: www.gstboces.org. Return the completed registration form to:

Terri WalczakGST BOCES Wildwood Education Center

1126 Bald Hill RoadHornell, NY 14843

@The National Soaring Museum51 Soaring Hill Drive, Elmira

Summer Soaring Academy (ages 8-12)August 10 – 14, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.Cost: $150Come fly with us! Join us at the National Soaring Museum for a chance to fly above Harris Hill at the Summer Soaring Academy. During this week-long adventure in aviation, students will learn about the science and history of flight firsthand. Become an aeronautical engineer when you design and test flying technology, put your piloting skills to the test on flight simulators, create an object using a 3D printer, and more! This week is capped off by a glider ride over Elmira, provided by a certified commercial pilot. Registration is limited to 15 students.

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@Notre Dame High School1400 Maple Avenue, Elmira

Explore Chinese (Grades 3-5 and 6-8)Instructor: Penny (Pei Ling) ChungJuly 20 – 24Grades 3-5: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Grades 6-8: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Explore a new culture! This camp will allow participants to immerse themselves into the Chinese culture by learning the language and exploring traditional Chinese cultural activities such as calligraphy, Chinese cooking, martial arts, and arts and handicrafts. Each day will have a different theme/activity for participants to engage in. No previous exposure to the Chinese language is necessary. Participants will be notified by Notre Dame a week in advance of any cancellations. Cost: $80 per week/per participant

Chinese Home Cooking Camp (Grades 8-12)Instructors: Xiuqin Gao and Pei Ling ChungJuly 27 – 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Experience another culture through cooking! Northern Chinese food is dominated and set apart in China by wheat-flour foods: noodles, dumplings, steamed buns and scallion pancakes. Participants will learn to cook a new meal each day: Day 1, Dumplings and Pot Stickers; Day 2, Scallion Pancakes and Hot and Sour soup; Day 3, Shanghai Spring Rolls/Egg Rolls and Egg Drop soup; Day 4, Wonton Noodle Soup; Day 5, steamed buns. Anyone can cook, so come join us in making these classic and delicious Northern Chinese foods, all from scratch! Participants will be notified by Notre Dame a week in advance of any cancellations.Cost: $125 per week/per participant

Creative Theatre for Kids (Grades 2-6)Instructor: Sarah Dennis July 13 –17, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. An exciting program for young people to explore the wonderful world of theatre through games, songs and exercises. The students will spend the week helping to create a small show, with a performance on the last day of camp. This is a great opportunity for students who have never been a part of a theatrical production, but we also welcome those who have already been bitten by the theatre bug! Participants will be notified by Notre Dame a week in advance of any cancellations.Cost: $80 per week/per participant

Compassion Camp (Grades 5-8)Instructor: Notre Dame Service Learning Students and Jennifer Roberts-O’BrianJuly 20 – 24, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Compassion camp is a week-long summer, half-day program for students who have completed grades 5-8. The camp is led by Notre Dame’s Service Learning students and overseen by Service Learning Instructor Jennifer Roberts-O’Brian. All camp activities will be designed and implemented by current Service Learning students, with the goal of deepening campers’ empathy for others. ND Service Learning students will share personal narratives to inspire empathy in the campers and specific activities will be designed to guide students along their personal journey to develop a strong sense of self. Love of self is key to one’s ability to empathize and serve others. Service will be another key component in realizing the goals inherent in this week-long camp, and team-building exercises will deepen each camper’s bonds with their fellow campers. This camp is not a fee-based camp, one cannot put a price on compassion – all are welcome. Participants will be notified by Notre Dame a week in advance of any cancellations.Cost: n/a

College Application Boot Camp (entering Grade 12)Instructor: Jennifer Roberts-O’BrianAugust 3 – 7, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.This week-long, half-day program is designed for students entering their senior year in high school with the intent of guiding them through the college application process. Veteran educator and former educational grants specialist Jennifer Roberts-O’Brian will assist students in completing the Common Application, creating a résumé for post-secondary study and how to strategically position themselves for optimal competitiveness. Jennifer transfers her expertise in grant procurement to assist students in recognizing their talents and highlighting them most effectively. Given the depth of material to be covered in a single week, this camp will require work to be completed outside of the designated camp hours. Participants will be notified by Notre Dame a week in advance of any cancellations.Cost: $80 per participant

Computer Repair Workshop (Grades 7-12)Instructor: Robert Stanley July 6 – 172:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a basic hardware troubleshooting class which includes: demonstrations of removing and replacing hard drives, RAM modules, power supplies and other basic computer repair shop functions. In addition, students will learn how to find computer specifications for building their own computers, and learn how to find and install free operating systems and software applications. Cost: $80 per week/per participant. Attendance at both weeks is recommended, but not required.

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Forensics (Grades 8-11)Instructor: Dr. Thomas Fortier Dates: TBDTimes: TBDParticipants will learn how real-life investigators solve cases, with particular focus on the science behind the solution. This camp will take students through a case from evidence collection to trial as they learn the basics of fingerprinting, DNA analysis, police investigative techniques and more.Fee: $80 per week/per participant

Mind Sports and Mathematics (Grades 5-8)Instructor: Michael ShermanJune 29 – July 38:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will explore binary number systems and other counting principles through engagement in a variety of mathematical games which encourage logical thinking while having fun in the process. Upon completion of the camp, students will be able to count to 31 on one hand, read a binary clock and challenge family and friends in a variety of mind sports.Cost: $80 per week/per participant

Red Carpet Reporting I (Grades 6-10)Instructor: Author and Journalist, Tim O’SheiJuly 27 – 298:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Through the Live! Starring ... You! student media program, hundreds of kids and teens have interviewed professional athletes and entertainers, both on camera and off. LSY creator Tim O’Shei is bringing the program to you this summer with Red Carpet Reporting. You’ll learn the same interviewing, writing and multimedia storytelling techniques used by LSY’s teen reporters backstage and on the red carpet. You’ll research sports and entertainment stories, conduct practice interviews and even have the opportunity to be published on LSY!’s website, LiveStarringYou.com. Through real-life practice both on camera and off, this program develops students’ research, writing and speaking skills in a way that’s fun, energetic and gives them a chance to showcase their work on a high-visibility platform. They’ll also receive a copy of LSY’s Teen Reporter Handbook as well as other gifts.Cost: $80 per student

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Red Carpet Reporting II (Grades 6-10)Instructor: Author and Journalist Tim O’SheiJuly 27 – 2912:30 to 3:30 p.m.This camp experience will build on the skills developed in Red Carpet Reporting I, but is not exclusively limited to those who have already completed the initial Red Carpet Reporting experience. In Level II, students will build on their interviewing, writing and multimedia storytelling skills and use them as part of the hands on “Write to Your Dreams!” process developed by journalist and author Tim O’Shei. Students will be guided through individualized and small-group projects that will help them refine their abilities as storytellers and develop as individuals of impact. Students will receive of copy of LSY’s Teen Reporter Handbook as well as other gifts.Cost: $80 per student

Information regarding Cake Camp and Iron Chef Camp will be forthcoming, and details will be available on both the GST BOCES website – www.gstboces.org and the Notre Dame High School website – www.notredamehighschool.com.

Application forms and staff bios are available on Notre Dame’s website www.notredamehighschool.com.

Science & Discovery Center @Corning Community CollegeRegistration is online only at www.sciencediscoverycenter.org. Please note: All Science & Discovery Center academies are $50 per child. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid at time of registration.

Engineering (Grades 4-8)June 29 – July 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.We will do a lot of building – bridges, domes and maybe towers, too! Using the ever-popular triangle, we will see how strong a structure can be, even if it’s made of straws or popsicle sticks. Test your structures: see how much weight it can hold up before breaking! (Oh – and you can take your creations home, too!)

Super Summer Science (Grades 1-3)June 29 – July 3, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Spencer Crest Nature CenterExplore a different science topic each day; Botany & Biology Day, Crazy Chemistry Day, Things That Move Day, Engineering Day and Water Day!

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Exploring Space (Grades 4-8)July 6 – 10, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Build, paint and launch rockets that you can keep and use again! Make a 3-D model of a constellation! Learn about how planets orbit in space. We will watch and study Apollo 13 – a true-life space mission to the Moon. Learn about gravity, and how long-term space travel will require a gravity substitute – and how to do it! And, spend an afternoon the CCC Planetarium and Observatory!

Inventions (Grades 4-8)July 13 – 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Put your imagination and creativity to work: we’ll supply the old computers, clocks, machines, and tools – you take them apart and invent something new! And then, of course, take it home…

Super Summer Science (Grades 1-3)July 13 – 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Spencer Crest Nature CenterExplore a different science topic each day; Botany & Biology Day, Crazy Chemistry Day, Things That Move Day, Engineering Day and Water Day!

Forensics (Grades 5-8)July 20 – 24, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Spencer Crest Nature Center“Who Done It”? Each day learn a different scientific technique that is used by real forensic experts to solve cases, such as fingerprinting, DNA, chromatography, sketch artistry and collecting evidence. Meet and talk to a law enforcement professional. On the last day, use all of your skills to examine a mock crime scene, then present your evidence in a mock trial.

Science & Discovery Center@Elmira CollegeRegistration is online only at www.sciencediscoverycenter.org. Please note: All Science & Discovery Center academies are $50 per child. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid at time of registration.

Forensics (Grades 5-8)July 27 – 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.“Who Done It”? Each day learn a different scientific technique that is used by real forensic experts to solve cases, such as fingerprinting, DNA, chromatography, sketch artistry and collecting evidence. Meet and talk to a law enforcement professional. On the last day, use all of your skills to examine a mock crime scene, and then present your evidence in a mock trial.

Super Summer Science (Grades 1-3)July 27 – 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Explore a different science topic each day: Botany & Biology Day, Crazy Chemistry Day, Things That Move Day, Engineering Day and Water Day!

Inventions (Grades 4-8)August 3 – 7, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Put your imagination and creativity to work: we’ll supply the old computers, clocks, machines, and tools – you take them apart and invent something new! And then, of course, take it home…

Super Summer Science (Grades 1-3)August 10 – 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Explore a different science topic each day: Botany & Biology Day, Crazy Chemistry Day, Things That Move Day, Engineering Day and Water Day!

Photography (Grades 5-8)August 17 – 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn about simple black and white photography and developing in a darkroom – and take pictures with a pinhole camera that you made! Make photograms and Sun prints using natural lighting to make cool images. Learn about the science and art of Perspective and how artists learned to draw before photography was invented. Then, let’s have some fun with digital photography, and play with the images we make with special photographic effects. (And take your prints home!)

@Tanglewood Nature Center443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira

An opportunity to play, explore and discover the great outdoors. Visit www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com for pricing and registration information.

Walk on the Wild Side Camp (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) June 29 – July 3Start your summer out right by taking a walk on the wild side! This camp will embrace all that is wild at Tanglewood, from the tops of the trees to deep in the dirt and everything in between! Discover how our ecosystems work and all that inhabits them. Each day is a new theme and campers enjoy live animals, crafts, games, hikes and exploration.

Nature Ninjas Camp (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) July 6 – 10 With heightened senses, learn to read nature through animal tracks and signs, listen to the language of birds and recognize how they fit into the web of life. Campers will test their new found ninja survival skills on a half day hike in the woods.

Animal Encounters Camp (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) July 13 – 17 Get up close and personal with the live animals of Tanglewood. From a spotted salamander to a great horned owl, you will learn how they live and how we make them happy! Campers will see all 40 animals on site and get to know them from beak to tail.

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Tree Huggers Camp (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) July 20 – 24Campers will become super heroes and learn how to help animals and the Earth. They will play games, adopt a tree, learn about endangered species and how they can help protect the planet by recycling, reusing, reducing and more!

Nature by Design (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) July 27 – 31Nature will be their inspiration as your camper creates art all week using the wilderness as their canvas. Enjoy replicating the natural world through painting, sculpture, building and drawing. Learn how nature is revealed through symmetry, texture and color. Campers will build a replica bald eagle’s nest by conducting research and getting hands-on sculpting experience.

Off the Hook! Fishing Camp (Grades K-2 & 3-5 sessions) August 3 – 7Spend the week learning how to think like a fish! The camp focuses on teaching the basics of fishing, including casting, knot tying, conservation, fish identification, bait, safety and more. From casting into hula hoops to catching your biggest fish, this week will be full of fishing fun!

Nature Play Camp (Grades K-5) August 10 – 14Play games …outside … all week? Count me in! Do you remember what it was like to play in the creek when you were young...hide and seek, climbing trees and building forts? At this camp children will become a part of the landscape, by getting to know nature through games and explorations.

Lil’ Buggers Camp (Grades K-2) August 17 – 21Fly, scurry, climb and slink your way through the lives of bugs at Tanglewood! Learn the bee dance, have bug races, eat like an insect and much more! We will use sweep nets and other tools to capture some of these fascinating creatures. Along the way, we will discover the unique roles insects play in the ecosystem.

Nature Science Camp (Grades 3-5)August 17 – 21Your children will get hands-on with exciting and fun science activities and take home experiments every day! From making a daisy turn blue to creating homemade slime, this week will engage campers in science exploration and teamwork. Work together as a team to not only build a boat of natural materials, but to also make it float. Campers will learn that science is all around us, especially in the natural world!

Amazing Race Camp (grade 6-8) August 24 – 28The Amazing Race - ultimate challenge game, every day for a whole week! Campers will be placed on teams where they will have to work together to accomplish the tasks set before them. Work their way from one ecosystem to the next using compasses, geocaching and tracking. Our “pit stops” will include physical challenges, brain busters, artsy projects and downright silliness! Come ready to be a team player. This camp will teach the value of teamwork and give campers a natural world learning experience with lots of fun along the way!

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Knee High Naturalist Camp (grade K-5) August 31 – September 4End the summer with some Tanglewood fun! Each day will bring something new- from games to crafts, raptors to fort building, this camp will touch on everything Tanglewood has to offer. Birding, hiking, exploring, fishing and bug hunting – campers will experience it all!

@Watkins Glen High School301 12th Street, Watkins Glen

Intro to Robotics (Ages 10 and up)July 6 – 10, 8:30 -11:30 a.m.Do you like learning how things work? Have you ever thought about programming a robot? If so this is the course for you! Participants will utilize a state of the art STEM facility to explore basic C programing using RobotC. Students will gain the knowledge of this programming and its use for robotics. Teams of students will incorporate problem solving skills to tackle a variety of programming challenges. (Maximum enrollment - 10 students.)

Ready, Set, Sew! (Grades 6-9)July 6 – 10, 12 to 3 p.m.Do you know how to sew already or want to learn? In this fun class, you will learn a few basics while creating a bag or several bags of your choice. You will also learn some fun ways to redesign t-shirts. Please bring several used t-shirts. Some will be provided for you also! If you any of your own sewing notions bring them along. Also, don’t forget to bring your creativity! (Maximum enrollment - 10 students.)

Cookie Camp (Grades 7-10)July 6 – 10, 12 to 3 p.m., HS Home Ec. RoomJoin us for yummy days of making and baking cookies! Cookie Camp focuses on the how to make (and eat) great cookies. We’ll be measuring, mixing and more! Camp will include a field trip to a local bakery to see professional bakers. Campers will also create their own personalized recipe book as a camp keepsake. Calling all cookie monsters…don’t miss the fun! (Maximum enrollment - 12 students.)

Beginning Kayaking (Grades 7-10)July 6-10, 8:30-11:30 AMWhen it’s summer we head to the water! Participants will have the opportunity to learn to kayak. Kayaking will take place in the canal, stream, marsh and lake. Participants should wear water clothes or bathing suit and sunscreen. Bring along water and a light snack. You may also bring a camera (in a baggie) if you wish. This is a fun way to enjoy the refreshing water in our area. (Maximum enrollment - 12 students.)* Kayaks and life jackets are provided

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@Wings of Eagles Discovery Center339 Daniel Zenker Drive, Big Flats

Please note: All Wings of Eagles Discovery Center courses are $50 per child. A limited number of scholarships are available for children who qualify. Please call 607-738-3054 for more information.

Little Engineers in Training (Grades 1-2)July 13 – 17, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of EaglesAugust 3 – 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of Eagles July 27 – 31, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Riverside Elementary School, ElmiraAre you curious about how things work? You can use your own imagination and creativity during this week using Legos Simple Machines and other hands-on activities. Come explore with us! (Program same for ALL sessions.)

Marvelous Machines (Grades 3-4)July 20 – 24, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of Eagles July 27 – 31, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Beecher Elementary School, ElmiraDid you know that you were born an engineer? Do you like to build things, take them apart and figure out how they work? This program gives you a chance to design, create and improve the things that you engineer. This program is designed by the Boston Museum of Science and includes many hands-on experiments and activities. Such fun! (Program same for BOTH sessions.)

Fun With Science (Grades 4-8) July 13 –17, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesAugust 3 – 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesJuly 20 – 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Broadway Academy, ElmiraHousehold products are curiously inspiring: With a splash of food coloring and a teaspoon each of liquid starch and glue, we can concoct an elastic, slimy glob technically known as a “non-Newtonian fluid.” Plus do you have Jell-O just laying around the house? Well, we have an experiment for you! (Program same for ALL sessions.)

Earn Your Mars Driver’s License (Grades 4-8) July 6 – 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of Eagles This new program will allow students to work in teams to explore a simulated Martian terrain using robotic “rovers.” Students will increase their STEM skills as they work through progressively more difficult areas of the Martian landscape and complete classroom based tasks that meet Common Core/Next Generation Science Standards. The rovers will be operated by an iPad or an iPhone capable of streaming high definition video from one of two selectable cameras onboard the vehicles. Each student participating in the programs will graduate with a certified “Martian Driver’s License!”

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RCX Robotics (Grades 4-6)July 6 – 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of EaglesJuly 27 – 31, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of EaglesRCX Robotics are an earlier generation of the NXT Mindstorm Robotics. RCX is a team activity designed to strengthen your student’s teamwork skills, communication skills, computer programming and problem solving skills. Your robot can use simple math commands to achieve these tasks. Failure is actually encouraged in RCX. Remember if Thomas Edison had not failed thousands of times, we wouldn’t have the light bulb today. Therefore, as your students fail, they are actually learning and one day will succeed. (Program same for BOTH sessions.)

Aviation (Grades 5-8)July 20 – 24, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesHop into the pilot seat, learn the basics of aviation; take the controls and get ready to learn the basics behind flight. We will build airplanes and learn using actual flight simulators. This non-stop action is great for students who love video games and science.

NXT Mindstorm Robotics (Grades 5-8)July 6 – 10, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of EaglesJuly 13 – 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesDo you love the Disney/Pixar movie WALL·E? Or do you like to build things using LEGOs? Have you ever thought about programing your own robot? If you answer yes to these questions, our LEGO Robotics course is for you! This introductory course introduces students to the basics of NXT LEGO Robotics. Students will work in teams to design, build and program their own robots. Students will be involved with programming their robots through several challenges. (This is an advanced class – MUST have completed a program either at Wings of Eagles or in your school.)

Rocketry (Grades 5-8)August 10 – 14, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of Eagles Rockets are the oldest form of self-contained vehicles in existence. Early rockets were in use more than 2,000 years ago. Over a long and exciting history, rockets have evolved from simple tubes filled with black powder into mighty vehicles capable of launching a spacecraft out into the galaxy. Few experiences can compare with the excitement and thrill of watching a rocket-powered vehicle, such as the Space Shuttle, thunder into space. Dreams of rocket flight to distant worlds fire the imagination of both children and adults. Come to Wings of Eagles and learn the science behind rocks. Be ready to build and fly your very own rocket.

SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development) (Grades 5-8) July 27 – 31 , 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesWings of Eagles is one of 84 partner schools around the world that can provide activities that help students learn about math and science in a fun and enlightening way by utilizing the SEED resources. Did you ever think about building a battery using a lemon? Or use a water testing kit to check local bodies of water for some fundamental characteristics of quality? How about using baby oil or shampoo to explore the viscosity of different liquids and how the viscosity varies with temperature? Lots of hands-on activities are included in this fun filled week.

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E-Missions & Active WorldsAugust 3 – 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Wings of EaglesDo you like to play RPG video games? Have you ever wanted to build your own 3-dimensional world inside a computer? Would you like to help save the astronauts trapped in space on the International Space Station? Then this program is for you! Students work together in teams to build a computer model of their ideal space station and their own avatar. Then through distance learning video equipment, students will have a chance to experience an e-Mission simulation where they will work together to solve problems aboard the International Space Station when there is a solar flare and the hatch can’t be opened to allow the exchange of the astronaut crews.

Underwater Robotics (Grades 7-9)July 27 - 31, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Ernie Davis Academy, Elmira Do you like to build robots? Have you ever seen an ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle)? Learn how to build an ROV and then see how it works underwater. ROVs are usually used for ocean exploration and research as well as being used by the gas industry for oil and gas drilling and support. ROVs are unoccupied vehicles that can explore a variety of locations in the water and are piloted by someone on shore or on a boat. Some are even used for crime scene investigation and homeland security.

VEX Robotics (Grades 7-12) July 20-24, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wings of EaglesDo you like to build things that move? Are you fascinated by the Mars Rovers? Have you ever thought about programming your own robot? Students will learn to use Intellitek EasyC and Boot Camp software and will work together using robotics content to strengthen their creative and problem solving skills. These robots are made of metal and definitely are the wave of the future. No prior knowledge necessary.

To register for courses at the Wings of Eagles, please go to www.wingsofeagles.com.

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