Department of Computer Science

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Computer Technology Camps

Summer 2012

July 9 – July 26

WEB TECHNOLOGY

EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS

CREATING ANIMATION & MOVIES

EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING

CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS

CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS

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GENERA L INFORMA TION

In response to demand, the Wayne State University Department of Computer Science is offering several Summer Computer Camps designed to assist middle and high school aged students in learning some of the skills needed to participate in the opportunities that are available by considering a career in Computer and Information Science.

The Department of Computer Science at Wayne State University has been on the forefront of research and education. There is a great demand for people who have Computer Technology skills. In order to provide a foundation for future skilled workers, the Department of Computer Science is offering the following four summer camps:

(A limited number of scholarships are available to subsidize the cost.)

WEB TECHNOLOGY (Ages 12 – 15)

EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS (Ages 11 – 16)

CREATING ANIMATION & MOVIES (Ages 11 – 16)

EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING (Ages 15 – 18)

CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS CAMP (Ages 9 – 11)

CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS CAMP (Ages 14 – 18)

All camps will include trips to the WSU Sports Center and a

weekly visit to a Cultural Center site. A celebration luncheon will

be provided on the last day. Parents are invited.

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EXPLORATIONS IN COMPUTER GAMING

Fee: $495

Student A ges: 15 – 18

This camp offers its participants the following fun-filled creative learning experiences. Students will work in teams to:

 Write video games for game controllers such as the Xbox 360 controllers.

 Explore the program techniques behind games.  Develop simple 2D and 3D graphics and sound.  Fun at Fitness Center

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Visits to Cultural Center Sites

DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE

9:30 – 12:00

Learn game programming techniques

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Create video games

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

LABORATORY FACILITI ES

Design and code your own playable action games such as Pac-Man, Pong or design one of your own creation. Explore such programming techniques as game loops and collision detection. Explore different game designs such as XNA.

WEB TECHNOLOG Y CAMP

Fee: $495

Student A ges: 12 to 15

The goal of this Camp is to have students learn and experience:  Internet Web Page Design

 How to Develop a Personal Website  Transferring web files to a web server  Create and establish their own Website  Modify and edit web pages for the Website  Fun at Fitness Center

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DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

9:30 – 12:00 Web Technologies & Design

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Web Animation Design

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

Each student will have access to a computer for learning website programming and website development. Each camp participant will develop their own working website.

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EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTIC S CAMP

Fee: $495

 Work in pairs to solve challenges by building and programming robots using the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System  Learn about mechanical and software design, project

management and teamwork skills  Fun at Fitness Center

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DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE

9:30 – 12:00

Explore robotics

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Building and program robots

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

Students will build simple robots from the Lego NXT robotics kit and learn to program their robot using a variety of robotics toolkits. Several small robotics projects will be assigned, such as Kick the Can, Balloon Buster, and Dance to the Music. Please note: The robots remain the property of WSU at the end of the camp.

CREATING A NIMATION & MOVI ES CAMP

Fee: $495

 Explore computer animation to create an original computer-generated movie

 Learn how to use Alice, a 3-D virtual reality software program

 Learn about mechanical and software design, project management and teamwork skills

 Fun at Fitness Center

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DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE

9:30 – 12:00

Explore animation programming

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Creating movies with Alice

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

The goal of this camp is to provide an initial exposure to programming to students by providing a more intuitive environment for teaching object-oriented programming. Students will learn common programming constructs, basic algorithm design, and storyboarding of movies/games. Projects will involve the creation of video games and movies.

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CREATING TECH NOLOGICAL TO YS CAMP

Fee: $495

 Learn how to make a PicoCricket, a tiny computer, make things spin, light up, and play music

 Use PicoCricket to create musical sculptures, interactive jewelry, dancing creatures and other playful inventions

 Learn how to plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a PicoCricket, then program them to react, interact, and

communicate.  Fun at Fitness Center

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DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE

9:30 – 12:00

Explore PicoCricket programming

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Creating technological toys

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

The goal of this camp is to provide an initial exposure to programming to students using the PicoCricket system. Students will use easy programming constructs to make toys light up, talking jewelry, and other fun projects.

CREATING A NDROID PHONE A PPS

Fee: $495

This camp offers its participants the following fun-filled creative learning experiences. Students will work in teams to::

 Explore cell phone programming to create original Android applications

 Learn how to use Android AppInventor software  Learn about mechanical and software design, project

management and teamwork skills  Fun at Fitness Center

 Visits to Cultural Center Sites

DAILY PROGRAM SCH EDULE

9:30 – 12:00

Explore AppInventor programming

12:00 – 12:45 Lunch

12:45 – 1:45 Creating Cell Phone Applications

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

The goal of this camp is to provide an initial exposure to programming to students using Android AppInventor. Each student will have access to a computer for learning Android programming and mobile application development. Students will develop their own working applications.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATIO N

Student First Name: Student Middle Name:

Last Name:

Student Birth Date: _____________________________

Street Address: Apt # :

City: State: _________ZIP: Student Current School:

Student Current Grade Level: Phone Number:

Adult T-Shirt Size (circle one) S M L XL XXL Check the camp desired (only one). Fee includes all supplies.

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WEB TECHNOLOGY- $495 (Ages 12 - 15)

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EXPLORATIONS IN ROBOTICS: $495 (Ages 11 – 16)

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CREATING ANIMATIONS & MOVIES: $495 (Ages 11 – 16)

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EXPLORATIONS IN GAMING: $495 (Ages 15 – 18)

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CREATING TECHNOLOGICAL TOYS: $495 (Ages 9 – 11)

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CREATING ANDROID PHONE APPS: $495 (Ages 14 – 18)

Payment Method

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Check (made payable to Wayne State University CS Summer Camp)

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Master Card

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Visa

Card Holder’s Name:

Account #:

Expiration Date:

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Card Holder’s Phone # :

Total Dollar Amount to Charge:

Card Holder’s Signature:

Registration Form and $50 Deposit (non-refundable) must be received by May 11. Balance must be received by June 8.

$50 discount if paid in full by May 11.

20% discount for WSU Employees, Students, and Alumni

PROGRAMS A ND ACTI VITI ES

July 9 through July 26:

Monday through Thursday (No programs on Fridays)

9:30 am - 3:00 pm

9:30 – 12:00

First Lab Sessions

12:00 – 12:45

Lunch (

Students may bring their own or buy it on campus)

12:45 – 1:45

Second Lab Sessions

1:45 - 3:00

Special Activities

Scheduled Visits (tentative) To:

Detroit Science Center

Detroit Institute of Arts

WSU Planetarium

CONTACT:

Matthew Orr

[email protected]

Or

Dr. Seymour J. Wolfson, Interim Chair

[email protected]

MAILING AD DRESS:

Department of Computer Science

Wayne State University

5057 Woodward Avenue

Suite 3010

Detroit, Michigan 48202

Phone: (313) 577-2477

Fax: (313) 577-6868

For additional information or registration forms, visit our website

http://www.cs.wayne.edu/summercamp

PROFESSIONA L STAFF

The Computer Science Department faculty members teach the programs. Trained assistants provide continuous individual assistance. Students will be supervised during all activities.