Design Tech Summer Camps

Intro to design tech

Cost: $250 

This intro course sets the stage for future design tech classes by instructing campers 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, campers 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.

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Intro to OnShape

Dates: June 23 - 27, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: 7-12
Cost: $250 

This course teaches campers how to harness design thinking and use professional design software (OnShape), 3D printers and laser cutters. They'll get instruction on specific projects that include open-ended creative input. By the end of this class, campers 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.

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Advanced: Explore the Natural World of UWGB

Dates: August 4 - 8, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 am
Grades: TBD
Cost: TBD

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. Campers visit and learn about UW-Green Bay's world-class ecosystems and meet people who study and care for them. They'll see native and exotic plants, local creeks and their aquatic life and more, learning about wetlands, prairies, forests and maybe even an ancient rock outcropping!   Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within last 2 years.

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Advanced: Design tech 

Dates: July 7-11, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Dates: July 28-August 1, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grades: 7-9
Cost: $550 includes daily lunch 

This advanced course builds on skills learned in previous design tech classes by instructing campers on the advanced tools in software (Tinkercad) and equipment, while developing more in-depth projects. By the end of this class, campers will have confidence in the process of creating Tinkercad designs and outputting them to 3D print and laser cutting. Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within last 2 years.

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Coding Contraptions

Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Dates: August 11-15, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.

Grades: 6-9
Cost: $250

Are you interested in coding? So are we, but we still like to make real things! Join us in this workshop as we explore several different coding platforms including Adafruit Circuit Playground, Microsoft BBC micro-bit and Tinkercad Codeblocks - all will result in physical things - brought to life with your algorithms! * Cost of this class includes one Adafruit Circuit Playground board and one Microsoft BBC Microbit board that you will keep. Prerequisite: Camper must complete Intro to Design Tech or Intro to OnShape course within last 2 years.

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Advanced: Animation Exploration

Dates: July 7-11, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.

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Dates: July 4-8, 2025
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Grades: 6-9
Cost: $250

Stop-motion animation is a 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 last 2 years.

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Advanced: Einstein Design, INc.

Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: 6-9
Cost: $250

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 last 2 years.

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Sids Workshop 

Dates: July 21-25, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: TBD
Cost: TBD

Do you remember Sid on Toy Story and the cool and sometime frightening thigs he would create from other toy parts?? Let’s do that, but BETTER! We’ll take apart toys, computers, tools and other gadgets. We’ll mix them up, add an LED light or two and maybe a motor. Then we’ll use solder, nuts & bolts, hot glue and other fasteners to put them together in ways no one ever thought of! Creativity rules this workshop! This is a class for beginners, but participants experienced with cad and digital fabrication can add their own special touches.

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I'm board games

Dates: July 28-August 1, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Grades: TBD
Cost: TBD

Board games are always a great way to spend time with family and friends. How great would it be to play one invented or re-invented from an existing game?!? You'll use Design Thinking and digital fabrication to create game boards, game pieces, dice or spinners to generate the action. We'll have plenty of time to test the play of the games throughout the workshop. Participants in this class should have taken Design Tech Intro (Tinkercad or OnShape) first.

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