Celebrating our first Summer of Tech!
Highlighting Summer 2017

Tech happenings in our region:

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"Hour of Code" TM Free Community Event
in Santa Fe @ Violet Crown Cinema, Community Room
4:30 -6pm
Tuesdays
June 20, July 18, August 15

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"CS Fundamentals"
Workshops for Teachers

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Cultivating Coders launches three 8-week intensive coding bootcamps
this summer in Albuquerque, Espanola, and Shiprock
starting June 12th!

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SANTA FE
Monday-Friday, June 12-16, 2017
9am-3pm
Santa Fe Community College
Python for Teens
Ages 12-17
$350
Learn Python, a simple programming language that is easy, but powerful enough to be used by YouTube, NASA, Facebook, Lego, Industrial Light, and Magic and NASDAQ. Learn object-oriented programming by creating software to build simple games using 3-D graphics. use loops, lists, tables, functions, and modules while solving puzzles and building games. Learn how to build reusable code that you can incorporate into other projects you create on your own. Requirements: you need to know how to type well enough to play games like Minecraft and have experience using variables in mathematics. No prior programming experience is required.
​Instructor - Vanessa Job, Ph.D.
​Course # K5414 01/CRN 10500
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
June 12-16, 2017
Rio Grande School Summer Camp
Video Game Design
Grades 3-6
$275
First came Pong, then space got invaded, birds got angry, and the princess was in another castle. What's next? Your game! Join us for a fun week of video game history and development. We'll figure out why and how classic games work, and we'll use what we learn to start making our own games. Designer, programmer, and writer Mike Young will help kids design, code, and explore.
INQUIRE ABOUT RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
REGISTER FOR AND ENROLL IN RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

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SANTA FE
Friday, June 16, 2017
9am - 4:30pm
Santa Fe Community College
Computer Video Game Design for Kids
Ages 9-16
$199
Have you ever wanted to design a game? From the history of games to designing characters, developing a story line to basic motion and effects, this is an information-packed, fun-filled intensive one-day workshop for aspiring game designers. Instructor Scott Saltsman is a Los Angeles based designer and former director for Stan Lee, creator of Spiderman.
​Course # K5421 01/CRN 10493
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 2017
Morning Session 9am - 1pm
Afternoon Session 1pm -5pm
Santa Fe Community College
STEAM Explorations
Ages 6-9
$180
Introduce young students to the components of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Arts, and Math) and robotics using interactive, hands-on fun methodology. Learn about simple machines, engineering design process, scientific thinking, building and design and so much more. Build solar ovens, crate electrical circuits, and test ideas on building boats to float in water - all taught by highly trained staff in a small student-to-instructor ration that provides a quality experience for every student. Sign up for the morning or afternoon session...or both.  Instructor - Shelly Gruenig, Ph.D. and the Be Greater than Average Staff
AM Session - ​Course # K5422 01/CRN 10494
PM Session - Course # K5422 01/CRN 10495
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 2017
 1pm -5pm
Santa Fe Community College
Media Arts Experience
Ages 10-14
$180
Learn about drawing in 3-D and communicating ideas through media. Pick up the basics of camera operation and green screen technology. Produce films using stop motion animation and other techniques to tell stories that you create.
​Instructor - Shelly Gruenig, Ph.D. and the Be Greater than Average Staff
​Course # K5423 01/CRN 10494
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
Monday-Friday, June 19-23, 2017
 9am - 1pm
Santa Fe Community College
Website Design
Ages 10-14
$180
Have you always wanted to build a website? We can help you design and build a website in a few hours! You will build a working website of your own design and gain the experience that will open doors of understanding on how to best design and format online information. As an added bonus, we will continue to welcome your questions and assist you as you grow your knowledge in website building. 
​Instructor - Shelly Gruenig, Ph.D. and the Be Greater than Average Staff
​Course # K5424 01/CRN 10497
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
June 19-23, 2017
Rio Grande School Summer Camp
Code Cracking and Escape Rooms
Grades 2-6
$275
Grades 2-6 Breakout rooms have captured the imagination of many people across the country. Campers will play breakout games by solving puzzles, learning and using coding skills, and engaging their ingenuity. They’ll practice critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving to escape and win the game. Camp Director Neal Turnquist will help the campers crack the codes.
INQUIRE ABOUT RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
REGISTER FOR AND ENROLL IN RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

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SANTA FE
Monday and Tuesday, July 17 and 18, 2017
9am - 5pm
Santa Fe Community College
Beginning Robot Building
Ages 8-12
$225
Robots are just the beginning! This introduction to robot building is suitable for all levels of experience. Build a robot with a team and learn about programming in Easy C. Robots will be tested and redesigned based on the engineering design process as teams actively problem-solve through a variety of real life challenges. Instructor - Shelly Gruenig, Ph.D. and the Be Greater than Average Staff
​Course # K5401 01/CRN 10278
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, July 19 to 21, 2017
9am - 5pm
Santa Fe Community College
Robotics Engineering Experience
Ages 10-17
$299
This introduction to programming of RC (Radio-controlled) components and basic power tools sets the stage for an exciting team robot competition. gain an understanding of the Engineering Design Process with your team to come up with the best solution to real problems - then test and tweak your ideas. An overview of #-D drawing techniques in DSS Solidworks is included. Write an engineering manual and learn important lessons in marketing and project management.  A one-year license for the student version of Solidworks is included for further exploration.  Instructor - Shelly Gruenig, Ph.D. and the Be Greater than Average Staff
​Course # K5402 01/CRN 10281
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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SANTA FE
July 17-21, 2017
STEM Summer Camp
@ Santa Fe High School
Open to Middle and early High School students
FREE

Sponsored by
the National Center for Genome Research and the National Science Foundation

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SANTA FE
July 17-21, 2017
Rio Grande School Summer Camp
Coding and Robots
Grades 2-6
$275
After developing some skills in coding with web platforms like Code.org, Co-Spaces, and Osmo Coding, use these skills to play with and code some of the newest toy robots, like Dash and Dot, Sphero and Ollie, littleBits, Ozobot, Quirkbot, Jimu Robot, Finch Robot, Makey-Makey, and micro:bit. Doctor of Education Jackie Gerstein will help campers expand their coding skills.
INQUIRE ABOUT RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
REGISTER FOR AND ENROLL IN RIO GRANDE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

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SANTA FE
July 24-28, 2017
Rio Grande School Summer Camp
Digital Film
Grades 2-6
$275
Using iMovie, students will plan, film, and edit short film projects that highlight their acting and storytelling skills. RGS Performing Arts educator Terri Scullin will help the budding directors.

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SANTA FE
July 10-21, 2017
STEM Computer Science Summer Camp for GIRLS
@ Santa Fe Community College
Open to female Middle and early High School students
FREE

Sponsored by
New Mexico State University and the National Science Foundation

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SANTA FE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 2-4, 2017
9am-4pm
Santa Fe Community College
Filmmaking and Digital Storytelling
Ages 13-17
$225
Littleglobe Transmedia Founder Chris Jonas leads students in making film self-portraits. You will explore basic skills in camera operations, using professional equipment, and your own smart phone, in-camera animation, story-building, audio, interviewing, and post-production editing. each student will need to bring a smart phone with video capabilities, a usb cable to capture video and start digitally editing your film, and a USB thumb drive (32 GB minimum). Littleglobe is a nonprofit organization committed to interdisciplinary collaborative art projects that foster life-affirming connections across the boundaries that divide us. Instructor: Chris Jonas
​Course # K5418 01/CRN 10504
​​Call 505-428-1676 or go to sfcc.edu to register.

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Espanola
July 17 to August 4, 2017
Monday through Friday 9am to noon
Northern New Mexico College
STEM Mentor Collective Summer Camp
Grades 7 through 12
FREE
Build and Test Swinecraft, a new game platform!
Build and Test Tarantuino, a remote control Tarantula!
Improve your Math and Science Skills!
For details and application visit
https://sites.google.com/a/nnmc.edu/stem-mentor-collective/
This camp is free thanks to the support of:
the National Science Foundation and SN3: Stoller Newport News Nuclear.
For More Info Contact Barbara @747-5469.

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Los Alamos
June 17, 2017
Queen of the Hill
Day-long computer security camp for 7-12th grade girls
@ UNM Los Alamos
Open to female Middle and High School students
FREE

Facilitated by Neale Pickett,
a research scientist at Los Alamos National Lab
http://goth.net/

Los Alamos
July 17-21, 2017
Mon-Fri 9am-12noon
Children's College @ UNM Los Alamos

Adventures at the University
Open to Grades 1-3
Explore various STEAM topics, using hands-on, discovery learning. Students rotate through a different workshop each day. The five halfdays include topics such as chemistry, music, printmaking, and more! 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside
$145

Minecraft: Building with Redstone
Open to Grades 4-6
Learn about common Redstone circuits and use them in cool projects to solve problems. This class encourages teamwork and develops a variety of skills, including design, logic, problem-solving, and more. 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside.
$145 - Program Full

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Los Alamos
July 17-21, 2017
Mon-Fri 1 PM - 4 PM
Children's College @ UNM Los Alamos

Chemistry in the Kitchen
Are you curious about the chemistry that happens in a kitchen with food? We will explore science with candy chromatography, cabbage juice indicator, and how to make ice cream as well as other fun experiments.
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside.
$145 - Program Full

Robotics
Use Lego MindStorm kits to build and use robots. Learn to work in teams and develop programming skills while creating amazing robots. 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside.
$145 - Program Full

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Los Alamos
July 24-28, 2017
Mon-Fri 9am-12noon
Teen College  @ UNM Los Alamos
Open to Grades 7-10
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Engineering
Open to Grades 7-10
Learn to design, construct, test, and evaluate models. Explore the steps involved in design, and experiment with the different sequences used to create design. 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside
$145 - Program Full

Game Design
Open to Grades 7-10
Learn to create and modify games. In this fun and exciting class, students will work with RPG Maker MV to learn programming concepts and game design. 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside
$145 - Program Full

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Los Alamos
July 24-28, 2017
Mon-Fri 1 PM - 4 PM
Teen College @ UNM Los Alamos
Open to Grades 7-10
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Comics: Telling Stories with Sequential Art
Open to Grades 7-10
Are you curious about the chemistry that happens in a kitchen with food? We will explore science with candy chromatography, cabbage juice indicator, and how to make ice cream as well as other fun experiments.
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside.
$145

Forensics
Open to Grades 7-10
Use science and reasoning to solve puzzles, analyze evidence and unravel mysteries! 
Bring a snack. Some activities will take place outside.
$145

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LAS CRUCES
June 5-16, 2017
STEM Computer Science Summer Camp for GIRLS
@ NMSU
Open to female Middle and early High School students
FREE

Sponsored by
New Mexico State University and the National Science Foundation