Discovery Lab

I'm running one Discovery Lab class this winter term. January 18 - March 8. Mondays 3:30 - 4:30. Zoom Class. 4th - 8th Graders. $149. Sage Oak Funds Approved.

Get ready to get your game on! If you have ever wanted to make your own retro style video games, or if you have always wondered how they work, this is the class for you. We are going to take a deep dive into video game programming and design using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. MakeCode Arcade is fun and easy to learn and will get you started making your favorite old school games. As we go, we will learn the foundations of programing and the principles of game design that make games fun and interesting to play. We will meet via Zoom for one hour per week over the course of 8 weeks. Each week I will introduce new techniques and strategies for game programming. We will share our ideas, creations, and questions from during the week as we learn together.
https://discovery.vincross.net/product/discovery-lab-arcade-evening/

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Discovery Lab Arcade

LAST CALL for virtual STEM classes for this fall!
The following two classes begin next week and have space for your student: Circuit Playground or Robotics For Young Learners.
Register today at https://discovery.vincross.net
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Circuit Playground
Sept 28 - Nov 30
Monday’s 10:30 am - 11:30 am
10 Weeks / 1 hr per week
Zoom class with online Cohort
4th - 12th Grade
Limited to 12 participants
Includes Extended Kit Rental
Total Cost - $199

Get ready to release your inner geek during this week long introduction to the amazing world of the Circuit Playground Express. Equipped with a full sensor package (light, sound, temperature, movement, IR, and touch) this powerful little device brings art and computer science together. If you like robotics, programming, arts and crafts, and figuring out how to do magic with technology, you are going to love this tech camp. Registration fee includes 10 week rental of a special extended Circuit Playground kit that I’ve assembled just for this class.
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Robotics For Young Learners
Oct 1 - Dec 3
Thursday’s 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
10 Weeks / 1 hr per week
Zoom class with online Cohort
1st - 3rd Grade
Limited to 10 Families
Includes Robot Kit Rental
Total Cost - $229

1st – 3rd Graders now have the opportunity to experiment with robotics in this exciting new 10 week STEM adventure. This fall, I am offering a special format of class for young students and a parent (or another adult in their lives). Check out this great way to jumpstart STEM learning for the whole family! Includes 10 week rental of extended Lego compatible Edison Robotics Kit. We will be learning how math and science connect to real life as we build and play with robots together. Rental Kit includes 2 robots and a set of Lego Technic style parts.

Discovery Lab – What will you learn today? Mr. VinCross has been a computer enthusiast for over 30 years (aka. a geek). He taught computer classes at LLAE for three years before deciding to be a stay at home dad to take care of his son and daughter. Mr. VinCross loves figuring out ways to make computers do interesting things to bring joy to....

Learn how to 3D print! Dip your toes into this exciting hobby. 10 Week Zoom workshop. Includes 5 hrs of print time - see your creations come to life! 5th Grade and up.
https://discovery.vincross.net

ATTENTION*** Discovery Lab Fall lineup is now live!!
Offering 10-week zoom courses - 1 hr per week. Daytime and evening classes. Robotics, Game programming, 3D printing, and private tutoring sessions. Something for everyone. Add value to your school year with creative, STEM education! (Sept 14 - Nov 20, 2020)

REGISTER today!

Discovery Lab – What will you learn today? Mr. VinCross has been a computer enthusiast for over 30 years (aka. a geek). He taught computer classes at LLAE for three years before deciding to be a stay at home dad to take care of his son and daughter. Mr. VinCross loves figuring out ways to make computers do interesting things to bring joy to....