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HOW CAMP WORKS
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Techno-tainment Summer Camp runs one-week sessions
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm for students entering grades 2-9
(varies per location).
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Students
sign-up for one course during their week with us. We
have several courses a week from which to choose.
Children may
sign up for multiple weeks in the same subject or multiple weeks in
varying subjects.
A wealth
of potential projects awaits every student with each class.
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Each day is
balanced with a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activities, surprise seminars,
lunch and snacks, and of course, network game time! For those who
don't play computer games, we've got lots of other activities, too!
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Every student gets his/her own computer workstation.
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Tuition is
hundreds less than any other Multimedia Camp
like us! That's reason to cheer!
Summer Locations
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Beverly Hills
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Chatsworth
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El Segundo
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Pasadena
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Rancho Palos
Verdes (SPECIAL
HOTEL OFFER!)
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Santa Monica
(three options: Mac,
PC,
Legends)
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Studio City
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Thousand Oaks
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LOCATION MAP HERE
Techno-tainment Celebrating its
Ninth
Summer
of Fun in 2011!
If
you ever attended Techno-tainment Camp, then you alrea dy know the fun that
awaits you.
This place is awesome!
Sure, there are other camps that use technology for creative
projects.
What
makes Techno-tainment Camp so different?
Click here
to find out.
We truly love to laugh, play, and learn! We don't just make entertainment like video games, movies
and cartoons;
we share them on the web for all of our friends and
family to see.
CLICK HERE FOR SOME RECENT CARTOONS
PlanetBravo brings today's creative kids up-to-speed by introducing
the latest tools in technology and reinforcing their skills so they
can apply what they learn to their everyday lives.
Techno-tainment campers
create content including video games, movies, and cartoons,
to name a few.
Our camps feature presentations to show off our work, and of course,
a stage for our campers to shine! Our whole camp experience is about getting a chance to be proud of
yourself, and everyone has something different he/she likes to do.
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Want a second opinion?
Read what others
have said about
their PlanetBravo Experience.
Techno-tainment Summer Camp Courses 2011
Although
camp courses vary by camp location, the descriptions below show what
PlanetBravo offers its campers. As with previous
summers, some of these courses will only be offered specific weeks
of camp.
SEE COURSE SCHEDULE BY LOCATION
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Grades
2-3 |
An overwhelming success in 2010, this
construction and animation course returns! Here,
students build their own LEGO creations and bring
them to life in stop-motion movies! This class has
the students constructing their LEGOs and stories
with a tripod-mounted camera and green screens.
Students then get to edit their individual creations
on their own camp computer! Everyone leaves camp
with digital movies of their LEGOs coming to life.
New stories are yet to be told, and new lessons are
yet to be learned, even if your child has taken this
class before!
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
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HERE
to see recent LEGO™-Motion Movies! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
2-3 |
In this popular and fun course, our
youngest campers get a chance to create their own
video games! Using MIT Media Lab's Scratch program,
students learn the basics of programming with
drag-and-drop blocks of code. They learn how
computers "think!" This course is a must for our
young video game enthusiasts. New game projects
added each year for our returners!
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Software used: Scratch (Windows/Mac) |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
2-3 |
NEW in 2011!
As part of our thematic Multimedia Youth offerings,
this course will turn our youngest campers into
“magicians” as they learn how to fix photos, edit
video, record music, and much more. This course
consists of several projects using the latest and
greatest multimedia tools. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE
NEEDED! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
2-3 |
NEW in 2011!
As part of our thematic Multimedia Youth offerings,
students in this course focus on MUSIC creation on
the computer. While they will not be composing songs
and playing instruments, students here will be
laying down the tracks and learning how digital
sounds are created. Students leave camp with a CD of
their own hits! Other tools used in this course are
PHOTOSHOP (for album covers), PowerPoint (for
interactive slideshows) and Pinnacle Studio (for
music videos)! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
2-3 |
NEW in 2011!
As part of our thematic Multimedia Youth offerings,
“Super Hero” introduces our youngest campers to a
wide range of multimedia software. In this class,
students will digitally become super heroes with
special effect video editing, Photoshop effects,
ACID Sound Editing, and much more! At the end of
this course, students will leave with a portfolio of
several projects showcasing their superhuman skills
with today’s greatest multimedia tools. NO PRIOR
EXPERIENCE NEEDED! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
This classic PlanetBravo course returns for both
beginners and advanced game designers. Here, students create a
variety of games from Platform style to Spaceship shooters using
characters and game objects from a massive library of cool sprites.
Students leave camp with their very own game online to be played by
ANYONE with a computer – not just Windows users anymore! These games
can be played on Macs now! No previous experience needed.
SOFTWARE USED: Multimedia Fusion 2, Photoshop, ACID Music, and more.
Click
HERE
to see past years' games!! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
An awesome new course last summer, Multi-Player
returns for all campers this year (new or old) who want to make
multi-player video games using Fusion! Video games were made to be
played by multiple people, and this class focuses on creating games
that many people can enjoy. From split-screens and turn-by-turn
games, to the complicated world of network gaming, multiplayer video
game design challenges even the most experienced of Fusion users to
create an enjoyable experience for the Luigis of the world, and not
just the Marios. The games that the students create are no longer
limited to the WINDOWS platform. Students will convert their games
on the last day so they can be played on Macs, too!
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HERE
to see past years' games!! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2011!
An often overlooked and underutilized step in video game design,
students in this course actually make their own video game
characters using “Sprite sheets,” Photoshop, and their own freehand
computer art! There is no question that students who have attempted
this feat before have created the most original, fun games we’ve
seen. Now it’s time for everyone to learn how to do it! Students
leave class with their own original video games – 100% their own!
SOFTWARE USED: Fusion 2, Photoshop, ACID Music, and
more! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
This course features everything a
young filmmaker needs to create their own digital
video masterpiece! In one week's time, campers team
together to write, produce, direct, shoot, and edit
their own movie. Don't think it can be done? Our
students have created over 200 movies since this
course started in 2003, several of which have been
featured on KNBC’s Emmy-Winning Yip-Yap TV!
SOFTWARE USED: Pinnacle Studio,
Photoshop, ACID Music, and more!
Click
HERE
to see past years' movies!!! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
Using the industry-standard Adobe
After Effects, students in this class add
explosions, lightning, fire, rain, and so much more
to footage they shoot themselves at camp! This class
is perfect for anyone who loves blockbuster films or
those who have taken our production classes in the
past! No previous experience needed!
SOFTWARE
USED: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Pinnacle
Studio, and more!
Click
HERE
to see past years' movies!!! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2011!
Following the success of LEGO-Motion last year, we
have given this class an awesome upgrade raising the
age group and the content to a new level! Students
in this class use many forms to create stop-motion
productions as seen online and TV. We’ll use LEGOs,
clay, and even HUMANS! A great way to spend summer
going viral! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
Using the latest and greatest
professional software - Adobe CS5 – this is the most
popular class for the artistically-inclined. Graphic
Design provides the opportunity to see how computers
and art come together in our world. Students in this
class explore the latest tools of graphic design
including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and
more! We create logos, magazine covers,
advertisements, posters, and other cool designs
using the most important digital tools of the day.
SOFTWARE USED: Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, and more! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2011!
This course has been a long time coming at camp.
Using our camp cameras (or ones they bring from
home) students learn professional techniques and
elements of composition. Students create digital
portfolios of their work while learning about
aperture, framing, focus, white balance, depth of
field, and of course how to enhance their work
through editing tools such as Photoshop and
Lightroom! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
4-9 |
NEW in 2011!
At long last, PlanetBravo gives our 3D modelers and
animators a new type of 3D experience – 3ds Max
(formerly 3D Studio Max) has arrived at camp! In
this course, students learn the basics of 3ds Max,
while being able to create characters, animations,
and three-dimensional game objects. Where our Maya
course aimed for 3D-animated productions, this
course stays true to the gamer and the world of
visualization! A must for our digital artists!
SOFTWARE USED: 3ds Max, Photoshop,
and more! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
6-9 |
Arguably one of the most sought-after
courses these days, students explore the world of
engineering by building their own Vex robots and
entering them into fun challenges by the end of the
week. This is the sixth year this course is offered
at Techno-tainment Camp! PLEASE NOTE: $20 lab fee
for this course.
Click
HERE
to see the Robots in action!!! |
Where is this class offered?
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Grades
6-9 |
NEW in 2011!
We couldn’t be more excited about
this new course. Google has given PlanetBravo early
access to the brand-new AppInventor tool for Android
Phones. Students who take this course will learn a
visual approach to programming apps for any type of
Android phone. By the end of the week, students will
have several apps they can put on their own Android
phone, or share with others who may have one! A very
important course for future programmers and
entrepreneurs. SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!
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Where is this class offered?
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Grades
6-9 |
NEW in 2011!
For multi-year returners only (attended camp
multiple times prior to 2011),
this camp offering is exclusively for those who have
grown up with PlanetBravo and are ready to show off
and have fun with their peers! In this very special
camp offering, we re-invent the way we do Techno-tainment
Camp! We still cover a wide range of subject matter,
but students are no longer limited to one course or
project in a week. They can jump around from their
past favorites or push their ideas to a new level
with the help of our expert instructors or even
their gifted friends! Did we mention the increased
Network Game Time? This camp is a way for our
brightest campers to shine brighter! The week will
end with an Open House showcase of ALL students'
work! |
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Summer Camp
Locations
Our
summer camps take place at local
schools throughout Los Angeles County. New
locations are coming soon, so keep
checking back.
See our location
map
REGISTER HERE
Summer Camp
Rates
and Dates
We
are proud to announce that even though we have grown, we still
charge far less than what our competing technology camps do.
We believe in providing high-quality summer programming for less
than what the others charge in the same field.
This summer we will be holding as many as 7 weeks of
camp at some locations.
We also have
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION HERE.
Payment is due in full at time of registration for all locations.
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CAMP DATES
2011: |
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Choose to come to one or more weeks of camp:
June 20-24, 2011
June 27-July 1, 2011
July 5-July 8, 2011
July 11-15, 2011
July 18-22, 2011
July 25-29, 2011
Aug 1-5, 2011
Aug 8-12, 2011
Aug 15-19, 2011
Aug 22-26, 2011
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CLICK HERE TO SEE THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE BY
LOCATION
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Typical Daily Schedule
At
Techno-tainment Camp and PlanetBravo, we are proud of our camp's
daily schedule. Campers get a variety of mental and physical
exercise!
8:30am – Camper check-in /
Network Game Time
9:00am – Morning camp activity
9:15am – WORK TIME
10:30am – Break Time
10:45am – WORK TIME
12:00pm – Lunch
12:20pm – Outdoor Games and Activities
1:00pm – WORK TIME / SWAP-SHARE TIME
2:00pm – Surprise Seminars
2:30pm – Snack Break
2:45pm – FINAL WORK TIME
3:30pm – Network Game Time! and other fun surprises!
4:15pm – Closing meeting
4:30pm – Camper check-out
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Returning
Traditions
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Game Tournaments
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Swap-Share Time
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Karaoke
* Opening
Activities
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Sports Breaks (Ultimate Capture the
Flag,
Basketball, Low-Key Activities, etc.)
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Surprise Seminars
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Daily Camp Pics and BravoBlogs Online
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9-Square Tournaments
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Daily Snack Time
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Pizza Fridays
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Camp T–Shirts and other Prizes!
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End-of-the-Week Camp Photos
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Friday Award Ceremony
* Bravo Points for WEEKLY Prizes
* Work Posted Online for Friends and Family to See!
Brand New Courses
For 2011
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Digital Magicians
(Grades 2-3)
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Rock Legends (Grades
2-3)
* Super Heroes (Grades 2-3)
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Video Game Design -
Spriting (Grades 4-9)
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Stop-Motion Animation
(Grades 4-9)
* 3D Animation w/ 3ds Max
(Grades 6-9)
* Android App Development (Grades 6-9)
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Summer Camp Themes 2011!
Please
note that Theme Weeks add a third dimension to our camp experience. They
don't replace any traditions from the past that you've loved, and
participation is not required.
Camp is still camp; students still choose one course to take during
their five days with us, but now projects, seminars, activities, and
even prizes may be enhanced by the theme of the week.
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June 20 |
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Long, long
ago in a galaxy far, far away on a Planet called Bravo,
there was Space Week. Students will create out of
this world projects, letting aliens and space beings
from far away places fill their video games, movies,
cartoons...maybe even the classroom! |
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June 27 |
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It would be irresponsible not to at least
have one week emphasizing the importance of Going
Green. Projects this week will have an environmental
focus and a healthy amount of Green Screen, all while
going above and beyond to conserve energy at every
opportunity. |
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July
5 |
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This theme may
sound like we just let the campers run the show, but
it's 4th of July Week, and INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION is
such an important skill for all of us to acquire.
Instructors will still teach all of the great lessons,
but special emphasis will be placed on exploration of
new programs and troubleshooting typical computer
problems we all face, with a healthy dose of Red, White,
and Blue thrown in for good measure. |
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July
11 |
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Time to
kick it old school! We're going back to when
times were simpler to give our students a taste of the
"good old days". Projects will reflect or recreate ideas
from decades gone by with retro-art projects, Atari
style video games, and maybe even some John Hughes-esque
filmmaking. |
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July
18 |
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Grab your boards and hang ten! This week,
students will be putting on their bathing suits to make
projects all about the beach! Beach volleyball video
games, lifeguard rescue movies and more will be created
as everyone rides the killer waves of the Techno-tainment
Pipeline! |
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July
25 |
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You can
hardly go 10 minutes without hearing music these days,
and this week, students will put an extra focus into
making that music themselves! Acid Music will
be featured this week, allowing students to add
soundtracks to projects, make music videos, and even gig
posters. No cover. You're with the band. |
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August 1
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Wake me up
just in time for Dream Week! Students will explore
everything dreamy, from nightmarish horror films to
sleep walking cartoons, even dream jobs and day dreams
of what they want to be when they grow up. There is no
limit to the power of imagination! In the words
of Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, Dream On! |
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August 8 |
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Pack up your binoculars, fill your
canteen, and hop on in the open air Jeep as we take a
wild safari ride through the world of technology!
Exploration-themed games, movies, and animations lead
the charge as everyone gets in touch with their animal
natures. So whether you're a Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, or
even a Rafiki, you can be the king of the jungle this
week! |
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August 15 |
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It's time
to get your star on the Walk of Fame! Although movie-making is
offered many other times, this week every course is
affected by movie themes. Video Games based on movies,
Cartoon-remakes of favorite scenes and more will be
explored! |
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