Innovation Foundry
Camp at a Glance!
At the Innovation Foundry, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all curricula. Every student comes with unique interests and goals – whether that’s building the next big mobile app, creating immersive AR experiences, or developing AI-powered tools. We adapt our teaching to match your ambitions for a greater overall outcome & experience.
Camps run for one week each and are available July 6-24. All camps are half-day with the option for families to book both the morning and afternoon camp to create a full-day session. Join us for one week or multiple!
| Date | Course | Ages | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 6 – 10 | Smart Mirror | Rising 4th – 7th | 9am-12pm |
| 3D Printing & Electronics | Rising 8th – 10th | 9am-12pm | |
| Smart Mirror | Rising 8th – 10th | 1pm-4pm | |
| 3D Printing & Electonics | Rising 4th – 7th | 1pm-4pm | |
| July 13 – 17 | AR/VR Design | Rising 4th – 10th | 9am-12pm |
| 3D Printing & Motors | Rising 4th – 10th | 9am-12pm | |
| Mobile App Development | Rising 4th – 10th | 1pm-4pm | |
| 3D Printing & Motors | Rising 4th – 10th | 1pm-4pm | |
| July 20 – 24 | Smart Mirror | Rising 4th – 10th | 9am-12pm |
| AR/VR Design | Rising 4th – 10th | 9am-12pm | |
| AI Challenge | Rising 4th – 10th | 1pm-4pm | |
| 3D Printing & Electronics | Rising 4th – 10th | 1pm-4pm | |
| Course Descriptions Below | |||
About This Program
Step into the world of interactive technology by building your very own Smart Mirror! Campers will combine coding, hardware, and creativity to transform a two-way mirror and touchscreen into a personalized, responsive display. From jokes and daily weather to affirmations and custom designs, students will program their mirror to reflect whatever inspires them.
What Campers Will Explore
- Understanding how two-way mirrors and touchscreens work together
- Learning the basics of hardware integration and smart displays
- Programming interactive features like weather updates, jokes, quotes, and photo slideshows
- Designing responsive touch interactions
- Customizing the mirror’s interface with personal themes and creative features
- Testing, debugging, and refining their interactive experience
Perfect For
Curious builders, coders, and creators who want to bring everyday objects to life with technology!
About This Program
This program combines the creativity of 3D design with the magic of electronics. Campers will learn to design custom shapes and objects, then bring them to life with LEDs, sensors, and simple circuits.
What Campers Will Explore
- Designing 3D models using beginner-friendly software
- Understanding basic circuits and how electricity flows
- Working with LEDs, batteries, and switches
- Creating a custom lamp or light-up creation to take home
- Learning how designers and engineers prototype real products
Perfect For
Creative thinkers who love hands-on building and want to see their designs come to life. No prior experience needed!
About This Program
Explore the exciting world of augmented and virtual reality! Campers will learn how AR filters and VR environments are made, then create their own immersive experiences.
What Campers Will Explore
Understanding the difference between AR and VR
Creating augmented reality filters and effects
Designing and exploring virtual environments
Learning the basics of 3D space and interaction design
Experiencing and critiquing different VR applications
Perfect For
Future designers and storytellers who want to create experiences that go beyond the screen!
About This Program
Take 3D printing to the next level by adding motion! Campers will design parts that work together, then connect them to motors to create moving machines.
What Campers Will Explore
Designing parts that fit and move together
Understanding how motors and gears work
Programming basic motor movements
Creating kinetic art and moving sculptures
Problem-solving when designs need adjustment
Perfect For
Future engineers who love figuring out how things move and want to build machines of their own!
About This Program
Learn to build real, working apps that run on phones and the web! Using visual programming tools like MIT App Inventor and Bubble.io, campers will create their own applications.
What Campers Will Explore
Building mobile apps with MIT App Inventor
Creating web applications with Bubble.io
Designing user interfaces that are easy to use
Understanding how apps store and use data
Publishing and sharing apps with friends and family
Perfect For
Kids with app ideas who want to bring them to life! Great for those who like organizing, designing, and solving everyday problems.
About This Program
Discover how artificial intelligence can make physical objects smarter! Campers will use tools like Teachable Machine and Arduino to create projects that respond to gestures, recognize voices, and react to the world around them.
What Campers Will Explore
Training AI models to recognize gestures and images
Connecting AI to Arduino-powered electronics
Building voice-controlled projects with Python
Understanding how computers learn from examples
Introduction to AI competitions and challenges like Kaggle
Perfect For
Curious minds fascinated by how smart devices work and eager to create their own AI-powered inventions!