Tech Academy (Virtual ZOOM classes)

ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSES

Tech Academy provides research-proven technology and STEM camps/classes for kids and teens ages 4-15. We believe learning should be fun, innovative, challenging and hands-on. Classes include Minecraft, Video Game Design, Programming, Engineering, Robotics, Computers and Film Making. Class links/information will be emailed approximately 1 week before the class start date.

Home Technical Requirements For All Classes:
● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM
● Chromebooks, tablets, and phones typically DO NOT work.
● Internet: Broadband internet
● Webcam, Microphone, and Speakers
● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.
● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.

Registration deadlines are 1 week before each class start date. 

Intro to Game Coding: Online Virtual Class: Don’t just play games, create them! Learn to modify and build our arcade-style games
using Scratch. Scratch is a programming language developed by MIT. Basic computer skills are required.
Home Technical Requirements:
● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM
● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.
● Internet: Broadband internet
● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers
● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.
● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.
Additional Technical Requirements:
● Scratch Website
● Scratch Account (Free, sign-up information will be provided before class)

Additional Technical Requirement:
*Scratch and scratch account- Instructions will be emailed
*PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

3D Printing: Harry-Potter Themed: Learn 3D design and modeling skills using TinkerCAD. Students will create a Deathly
Hallow model and their own magical pendant! Each student will choose one of their designs to be printed
offline and mailed home. Harry Potter is a Warner Bros. trademark. This camp is not affiliated with them.
Home Technical Requirements:
● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM
● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.
● Internet: Broadband internet
● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers
● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.
● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.
Additional Technical Requirement:
● TinkerCAD Website (login information is provided during class)

Minecraft Engineering: This course introduces students to Minecraft circuit-building and engineering concepts
using Redstone. We will build 2-3 electrical contraptions in this course. We will be using Minecraft Java edition.
Minecraft is a Mojang Studios trademark. This class is not affiliated with them
Home Technical Requirements:
● Computer: PC (Windows 10 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz
processor and 4GB of RAM
● Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically DO NOT Work.
● Internet: Broadband internet
● Webcam, Microphone and Speakers
● Zoom Installed on Computer, zoom link will be sent before class.
● Students should be comfortable using a PC, mouse, and keyboard.
Additional Technical Requirement:
● Minecraft Java Edition ($30, more information will be provided before class)