Adult Education (Winter 2015)

Foxborough Public Schools
Computer Science Summer Camps!
CODE TO THE FUTURE
Both Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced Camps Offered
Ahern Middle School
July 20-24, 2015
I. Code to the Future: Beginner 9:00 a.m.-noon
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MineScratch Summer Camp – Adventures in Minecraft-themed Computer Programming with Scratch:
Come and learn how to speak the language of computers! Campers will dive into the exciting world of computer
programming through a block-based programming tool called “Scratch” that makes it simple for anyone to learn
programming! With Scratch, the possibilities to create are endless! Throughout the camp, new programmers
create Minecraft-themed projects like an “epic battle game” or a “choose your own adventure story!” Check out
our website and watch our video at Codetothefuture.com
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Open to students ages 7-12 years old
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Minimum of 12 students and maximum of 24 (approximate ratio of one instructor to fifteen participants)
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Format/Schedule of program: One week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – noon
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Fee: $150
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Instructor: David Phillips from the American Chess Institute and also a Harvard Law School student
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Expected Participant outcome: an increased knowledge and understanding of computer language and coding,
allowing students to become more advanced in their critical and creative thinking skills. They will also improve
their ability to collaborate and communicate with others through paired programming.
II. Code to the Future: Intermediate/Advanced 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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Minecraft Modding Summer Camp: Why just play Minecraft when you can create Minecraft? In this camp
designed for quick learners or those with some coding experience, campers will immerse themselves in the
language of computers through Minecraft! Using Java, a professional text-based coding language, campers will
learn to create Minecraft mods like “craft a sword out of mushy bananas” or “spawn a flying golden cow!” This
camp helps kids to make the full transition from players to creators and open up a whole new world of Minecraft!
Please visit our website and watch our video at Codetothefuture.com
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Open to students ages 9-14 years old
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Minimum of 10 students and maximum of 12 (ratio of one instructor to twelve participants)
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Format/Schedule of program: One week, Monday-Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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Fee: $200
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Instructor: David Phillips from the American Chess Institute and also a Harvard Law School student
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Expected participant outcome: an increased knowledge and understanding of computer language and coding,
allowing students to become more advanced in their critical and creative thinking skills. They will learn the real
professional computer language, Java, which will allow them to modify and change things within Minecraft, and
encourage them to become future programmers.
Foxborough Public Schools
Computer Science Summer Camps
CODE TO THE FUTURE
Please use this registration form for Computer Science Camps
Name________________________________________ Male_____ Female______
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Grade in September___________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian____________________________________________________
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Beginners 7-12 years old, 9:00 a.m.-noon
Tuition Fee: $150 (before May 18, 2015)
Tuition Fee: $160 (after May 18, 2015)
Intermediate/Advanced 9-14 years old, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuition Fee: $200 (before May 18, 2015)
Tuition Fee: $210 (after May 18, 2015)
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: _______________________________
A confirmation letter will be sent in mid-June.
Please fill out Parental Consent Form on back.
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