2012 SUMMER CAMP
Black Rocket Program Information and Owner Biographies
The magic in every camper comes to life as never before when they are empowered to be as creative as they were all born to be. Our digital arts, S.T.E.M, and leadership programs are powered by the campers innate imagination, and designed to bring their ideas to life in a fun, simple, learning environment. From concept to creation to demonstration students will make their own project!
Camps are designed under the creative direction of Bill Zengel and Richard Ginn. Bill has two decades of award winning work as a writer and producer in advertising, television and more. Rich, who won Teacher of the Year at US News and World Reports #7 ranked High School in the United States, and is also an experienced school administrator, partners with Bill to ensure your childs experience is of the highest level.
Each class is divided into age appropriate sections that increase in complexity and challenge your child to reach their full potential. All Black Rocket programs mirror real life experiences and the collaborative nature of the creative process. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the design process.
New Programs for 2012
3-D Masters - Make Your First 3-D Creation!
In this class if you can dream it you can make it! Enter the third dimension by imagining, designing, and creating your own 3-D figure or object. Using cutting edge software students will explore the world of 3D design and modeling that used to only be available to techies and adults. You decide whether you want to create an action figure, avatar, cars, planes, dinosaur, or object. The only limit is your imagination! No prior experience is necessary and student creations will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. A molded sculpture of 3-D Designs can be purchased separately.
Ages 7-10: Monday, July 23- Thursday, July 26: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, July 23- Thursday, July 26: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP 3DC: $150
LEGO YOUniverse! Make Your Own Adventure!
In this Lego adventure YOU are the star! Pick your favorite LEGO genre or create an alternate universe to create a digital illustrated story. Whether you want to fight alongside Batman, be part of a Ninjago clan, swashbuckle with pirates, or go into space with Bionicle the only requirement is that you put yourself in the story! All students will end the class with a digital comic book that can be shared with friends and family on a password protected website!
Ages 7-10: Monday, August 6- Thursday August 9: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, August 6- Thursday August 9: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP LY: $150
Make Your First Video Game!
If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the crucial keys to designing your first 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics and elements, music and sound, software, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that well explore as you learn how to really get into the game because you made it yourself! No prior experience necessary just a desire to have fun. Student created games will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Software and games are only compatible on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00 conversion fee.
Ages 7-10: Monday, July 9- Thursday, July 12: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, July 9- Thursday, July 12: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP MVG: $150
Make Your First 3-D Video Game!
By popular demand, we are now offering a 3-D game design class. This experience allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the limitations of the traditional classes. Students will learn the physics behind 3D Game Design and explore event scripting, level design, controlling flow of game play, and story telling. Designed for young adults who have the desire to focus in Game Design in high school or college. Student created games will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family.
Ages 7-10: Monday, August 13- Thursday August 16: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, August 13- Thursday, August 16: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP 3DVG: $150
LEGO VIDEO Games
Combine your two favorite activities: LEGOs and Video Games! Students will create your own LEGO universe, characters, and adventures in an interactive 2-D Video Game. Everyone is welcome in this one of a kind class. At the end of the program, leave with a LEGO 2-D game that can be shared with friends and family on a password protected website.
Ages 7-10: Monday, July 30- Thursday, August 2: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, July 30- Thursday, August 2: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP LV: $150
LEGO Films and Stop Action!
Make your LEGOs come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGOs and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in LEGOs or action figures from home, but all other equipment provided. Student created films will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family.
Ages 7-10: Monday, July 16- Thursday, July 19: 9am-12pm
Ages 11-14: Monday, July 16- Thursday, July 19: 1pm-4pm
FOUR SESSIONS
CAMP LF: $150
North Administration Building (2A) Suite (201)
Phone: 718.982.2182
Fax: 718.982.2038
continuing_ed@csi.cuny.edu