Design Tech Camps
creative design
Unlock your potential and think outside the box.
Students will engage with S.T.E.A.M. – science, technology, engineering, aesthetics and math – in these specialty experiential learning camps. These camps will allow students to explore, create, design, tinkering, and make friendships with like-minded youth!
Intro to: design tech
This intro course sets the stage for future design tech classes by instructing students on the basics of tools in software (Tinkercad) and equipment while developing grade-appropriate projects that have a mix of tight parameters and open-ended creative input. By the end of this class, students will have confidence in the process of creating Tinkercad designs and outputting them to 3D print and laser cutting.
Camp satisfies prerequisites for Advanced & Aquatic Robotic camps offered by Einstein Project.
2024 Sessions
Session 1: June 17-21
Session 2: June 24-28
Session 3: July 22-26
8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: June 17-21
Session 5: July 15-19
Session 6: July 22-26
12:30 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Session 1: Grades 3-5
Session 2: Grades 6-9
Session 3: Grades 3-5
Session 4: Grades 3-5
Session 5: Grades 6-9
Session 6: Grades 3-5
Cost
$250
Includes instruction & supplies
Intro to: OnShape
This course teaches students how to harness design thinking and use professional design software (OnShape), 3D printers, and laser cutters. Students will get instruction on specific projects that include open-ended creative input. By the end of this class, students will have confidence in the process of creating their own designs, outputting them to 3D print, and laser cutting.
Camp satisfies prerequisites for Advanced & Aquatic Robotic camps offered by Einstein Project.
Dates
July 29 - Aug 2, 2024
8 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Grades 8-12
Cost
$250
Includes instruction & supplies
Advanced: Explore the Natural World of UWGB
How can design make exploring the natural world better? In so many ways! We'll design solutions for being out in the field - from tools for measuring or observing to accessories for carrying the essentials. You will get to visit and learn about world-class ecosystems in our backyard and some of the people who study and care for them. A variety of UW-Green Bay staff will show you native and exotic plants, local creeks and their aquatic life, and other exciting wildlife that live here. You will get to know wetlands, prairies, forests, and maybe even an ancient rock outcropping! Bring back ideas from your afternoon excursions and see what design inspiration they bring. This specialty camp is through collaboration with UWGB Cofrin Center for Biodiversity and will showcase this Center's innovative and expert team.
Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within past 2 years.
Dates
July 15-19, 2024
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Grades 6-9
COst
$550
Includes instruction, supplies & lunch
Advanced: Zombie Prep Academy
The Zombie Apocalypse is coming! And we are not yet prepared. Let's put our heads together and figure out what we'll need to navigate this crisis. We'll use Design Thinking to figure out food, shelter, communications and other essential survival needs. We understand weapons are top-of-mind when Zombie's are involved, but we do not plan to include weapon design as part of the workshop. There are many other creative opportunities that we will explore in our preparations.
Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within past 2 years.
Dates
July 29- Aug 2, 2024
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Grades 6-9
Cost
$250
Includes instruction & supplies
Advanced: Einstein Design Inc. + 4-H Engineering
This workshop introduces the "Design Thinking" process in a collaborative team environment - building the skills of a professional problem solver and future entrepreneur. The morning portion of the camp will feature programming with Einstein Project, the student will utilize the design process to help fictitious clients and then create, and test prototypes built for their client's needs. In the afternoon, join Brown County 4-H for hands on fun as we build playable arcade games out of cardboard and other materials. Whether it's an updated version of an old classic or a brand-new game you have created, play your prototype with the other participants, get feedback, make adjustments, and enter it in the final contest for a chance to win a prize.
Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within past 2 years.
Dates
Aug 5-9, 2024
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Grades 6-9
Cost
$550
Includes instruction, supplies & lunch
Advanced: Animation Exploration
Stop-motion animation is great way to explore the art and design of storytelling. Use your digital fabrication skills to create sets, props and characters that come to life one frame at a time. You will need to have a smart phone to run the animation app allowing you to bring it with you and show it off long after the workshop ends.
Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within past 2 years.
Dates
Aug 5-9, 2024
12:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Format
Commuter Camp
Green Bay Campus
Grades 6-9
COSt
$250
Includes instruction & supplies
Schedule
This camp run time is specified above, the program is run out of the Brown County STEM Center, located on campus. Campers will participate in learning opportunities for each day of camp. Parents will be invited on the last day to see the camper's creation in action.
Tools for Success
Health Form
Our camp Health Forms are electronic! You will receive a notification from CampDoc once you register. You will then, need to finish your camper's profile up to 100% completion. Campers can only be admitted into camp when their camper profile is 100% complete. This must be complete a week prior to camp start. to camp that will prompt you to fill out your Health Form online. Health Forms must be filled out online before your camper checks-in to camp.
Accident Insurance
The UW-Green Bay Health and Counseling Center is not available for camps or other youth programs. Therefore, parents/guardians will be notified of any suspected or known illness or injury. Accident insurance through the University of Wisconsin is automatically included for all kids at camp. This limited policy covers injuries relating to camp accidents only. It is understood that medical costs in excess of camp insurance will be borne by parents or guardians.
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Instructor
Dennis Rockhill
Dennis Rockhill Makerspace Director, Einstein Project
Dennis joined the Einstein Project team in Fall 2017. He spent three years co-founding, managing and serving as the executive director of the nonprofit, Proto, Inc.; a youth-focused makerspace. From 1993-2015, Dennis held various technical, product development and design positions in the packaging industry with WS Packaging, Belmark, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Wild Blue Technologies. He is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator and an alumni of UW-Green Bay with a degree in Graphic Design & Illustration.
Partnership
This camp is offered in partnership with the Einstein Project.
The Einstein Project provides support and innovation for excellence in STEAM education through experiential learning.
DPI Scholarships
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) offers financial need-based scholarships that can be applied to qualifying camp programs at UW-Green Bay. Scholarships are first come, first served until all are given out. Students are only eligible to receive a Department of Public Instruction (DPI) scholarship three times a year.
Qualifying programs for summer 2024 include:
- Aquatic Robotics, up to $250/registration.
- Design Tech (Intro & Advanced), up to $250/registration.
- Video Game Programming, price of full registration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Student must be a Wisconsin resident. At least one parent/guardian must live in the state of Wisconsin.
- Student must qualify for free or reduced lunch. This will be confirmed by the student's school.
- Must be enrolled in a qualifying camp.
How to Apply
It is recommended that students applying for a scholarship should complete the scholarship application process before enrolling in camp. Your application must be signed by a school counselor or school designee in the administration or district office to confirm eligibility for free or reduced lunches. A teacher's signature is not valid.
- Download, print and complete the scholarship form in English, Spanish or Hmong.
- Do not send the scholarship form to the Madison DPI office. It will take your application several weeks longer to reach our office. Since scholarships are given on a first come, first served basis, this would be a considerable disadvantage. Email or mail the completed form to:
- camps@uwgb.edu
Camps & Youth ProgramsUW-Green Bay
3350 Leon Bond Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
- camps@uwgb.edu
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