STEM Programs in Union City, CA

Perfect for kids eager to explore their creativity, this camp offers a hands-on journey into designing and bringing ideas to life using Tinkercad. Ninjas will code and print their own custom models, including fun and functional items like bubble wands and keychains. As they embark on this creative adventure, they will learn invaluable tips, cool techniques, and best practices for exciting explorations in 3D modeling and printing.

It's time for kids to enter the world of endless possibilities in apps! Throughout this action-packed week, Ninjas will embark on a journey to discover the secrets of app development using the super-cool MIT App Inventor. They'll experience the thrill of crafting apps from scratch, the satisfaction of navigating the tech-savvy interface like a pro, and the fun of testing creations on a variety of devices with the app emulator. For their grand finale, kids step into the app developer role and let their creativity take the lead. Using the dynamic design thinking process, they'll craft their very own custom app, bringing their unique visions to life.

Tell your kid to get ready! This camp is an adventure of imagination, innovation, and fun. Featuring Spike Essential, campers will jump into the extraordinary world of robotics. They'll start off unplugged, with games designed for giggling and grooving as well as teaching basic robotics concepts. Then it's on to exploring Spike Essential's coolest components—motors, gyro sensors, color sensors, and lights—while uncovering the foundations of coding like sequencing, events, and loops. By the end of this thrilling week, their creations will come to life with projects like a moving carousel and speedy cars. Through playful learning and creative problem-solving, they’ll conquer design challenges as they dream up and refine their own projects. This isn't just a camp—it's a journey into the exciting universe of robotics, where every child is a budding engineer!

Unleash your child's inner inventor in this camp specially crafted for young Ninjas ages 5-7! This engaging program is designed to ignite curiosity and foster creativity as children embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of STEM. Campers become hands-on makers and creators, exploring a variety of fun and interactive tools to develop essential engineering and design skills. Through exciting projects, your child will learn to think like a true innovator, building confidence and a love for learning.

Ninjas embark on a transformative journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence! As AI increasingly permeates our everyday lives, this camp empowers children with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and influence the future. Through captivating activities in coding, games, and robotics, campers will learn about the fundamentals of AI development and application. They'll not only create and innovate with AI but also explore how to use these powerful tools to make a positive impact on the world. It's a fun and educational way to equip your child for the future.

This camp is all about the dynamic intersection of engineering and computer programming, offering a hands-on experience brimming with creativity, collaboration, and fun. Using the innovative LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime set, campers will be introduced to the essential components of robotics, including motors and sensors and more (oh my!). They'll build and design autonomous robots capable of thinking like humans, moving with the precision of self-driving cars, and even acting like coaches. Throughout the camp, Ninjas will also learn the fundamentals of the Python Programming Language, empowering them to program their robots to tackle various cool challenges and complete tedious tasks. This immersive experience not only enhances kids' coding skills but also sparks their imagination!

This is the place for budding game developers embark on an exciting journey into the world of Roblox! Throughout the camp, Ninjas will explore the basics of game building on Roblox, an innovative online gaming platform. They'll spend their time designing and crafting their own 3D worlds, gaining valuable skills in planning, designing, and constructing immersive environments. This isn't just about creating games—it's about bringing imaginative ideas to life! Campers will not only build and explore new realms but also have the chance to share their creations with friends locally and globally. This collaborative and creative process encourages teamwork and boosts confidence as they see their visions come to fruition.

During this action-packed week, ninjas dive into the creative process using TinkerCAD and Blender to explore the limitless possibilities of 3D modeling. From crafting custom trophies and necklaces to designing cool castles and magnificent monsters, the opportunities for creativity are endless. Ninjas will not only learn technical skills used in 3D modeling and printing but will also develop their problem-solving abilities and artistic flair. By the end of the week, they'll have a collection of unique creations to proudly display in their 3D Dojo.

Step right up to the Coder Carnival where Ninjas harness the power of micro:bit microcontrollers and Makey Makey circuit boards to design interactive games that come to life with electronics, sensors, and sounds. Throughout the week, Ninjas will dive deep into coding and game design, building skills and confidence as they prepare for the grand finale. Camp culminates in a spectacular Carnival, where campers showcase their imaginative creations to family and friends.

Perfect for kids eager to dive into the world of programming and game creation, this camp offers an exciting introduction to the basics of game design using Scratch, a kid-friendly, visual programming language developed by MIT. Throughout the camp, Ninjas will explore essential programming concepts such as loops, functions, and video detection. They'll channel their creativity to craft games inspired by timeless classics like Breakout, Snake, and Flappy Bird, using Scratch's intuitive block-based coding environment. This hands-on experience cultivates both technical skills and imaginative thinking, empowering campers to bring their unique game ideas to life.

Unleash your child's inner inventor in this camp specially crafted for young Ninjas ages 5-7! This engaging program is designed to ignite curiosity and foster creativity as children embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of STEM. Campers become hands-on makers and creators, exploring a variety of fun and interactive tools to develop essential engineering and design skills. Through exciting projects, your child will learn to think like a true innovator, building confidence and a love for learning.

Perfect for our youngest designers, this camp is all about fun, learning, and imagination. With a focus on introducing basic coding concepts, campers will work with coding games like hide-and-seek, a simple clicker game, and a maze. Throughout camp, kids will have a blast remixing these games into their very own creations. They will learn to design unique backgrounds, create charming characters, and explore the endless possibilities of game design. Each day offers new opportunities for discovery and innovation, building a strong foundation in coding while keeping the experience fun and fantastic!

In this camp, Ninjas dive into the fascinating world of electronics and physical computing! This unique summer camp is designed to unleash creativity and curiosity as our Ninjas experiment with micro:bit microcontrollers and Makey Makey circuit boards. Campers will embark on exciting projects, designing and building their own interfaces, controllers, sensors, and sounds. Through hands-on learning, they'll discover the magic of blending hardware and software, turning their inventive ideas into reality.

This camp is tailor-made for advanced Minecraft fans aged 8 and up with a flair for creativity! This camp is a paradise for experienced players eager to elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization. Ninjas will elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization as they design and modify tools, weapons, and even enemies, transforming the Minecraft universe into a personal playground. By the end of the camp, they'll have the power to export their unique mods using Minecraft Java Edition, ready to awe friends and family with their creative genius.

This camp is tailor-made for advanced Minecraft fans aged 8 and up with a flair for creativity! This camp is a paradise for experienced players eager to elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization. Ninjas will elevate their game experience by mastering the art of customization as they design and modify tools, weapons, and even enemies, transforming the Minecraft universe into a personal playground. By the end of the camp, they'll have the power to export their unique mods using Minecraft Java Edition, ready to awe friends and family with their creative genius.

Welcome to Roblox Advanced - a fun-filled camp for experienced Roblox game builders ready to elevate their game-making prowess! Using Lua programming language, ninjas will create their own thrilling timed, sudden-death Roblox game, plus an engaging interactive obstacle course. This hands-on exploration not only enhances their technical skills but also fuels their creativity as they bring unique game concepts to life. Ninjas will enjoy a dynamic and collaborative environment, where they can showcase their innovative games, test and play their peers’ creations, and even publish their masterpieces to the global Roblox community. Roblox experience is required to attend!

Let's free your child's creativity in this camp where young engineers delve into the exciting world of robotics using LEGO® Spike Prime kits. In this camp, Ninjas will use Lego® Spike Prime kits to create robots. They will also be coding those robots to do various tasks. Throughout the week, they will develop and grow their engineering skills and use them to complete the culminating project where they will design and build a robot of their own design!

In this camp, Ninjas dive into the fascinating world of electronics and physical computing! This unique summer camp is designed to unleash creativity and curiosity as our Ninjas experiment with micro:bit microcontrollers and Makey Makey circuit boards. Campers will embark on exciting projects, designing and building their own interfaces, controllers, sensors, and sounds. Through hands-on learning, they'll discover the magic of blending hardware and software, turning their inventive ideas into reality.