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techno-tainment camp listings 2010
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Beverly Hills
(Grades 2-9)
Chatsworth
(Grades 2-9)
El Segundo
(Grades 2-9)
Los Angeles
(Grades 2-6)
Pasadena
(Grades 1-6)
Rancho Palos Verdes
(Grades 2-9)
Redondo Beach
(Grades 2-9)
Santa Monica
(Grades 2-5)
Santa Monica
(Grades 6-10)
 Studio City
(Grades 2-9) 
Thousand Oaks
(Grades 2-9)
 

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BEVERLY HILLS
El Rodeo School
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)

TO REGISTER FOR THIS LOCATION, CALL 310.285.6850
through the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department

For Students Entering Grades 2-9

Courses / Weeks

June
28

July
6*

July
12

July
19

July
26

Aug
2

Aug
9

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
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Multimedia Arts
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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Maya 3D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Graphic Design
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Production Track

Special Effects
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Movie Production
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Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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Pro Web Design
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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* Shorter week: No camp on Monday, July 5, 2010.

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EL SEGUNDO
Richmond Street School
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)



For Students Entering Grades 2-9

Courses / Weeks

July
12

July
19

July
26

Aug
2

Aug
9

Aug
16

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Multimedia Arts
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Graphic Design
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Production Track

Broadcast Journalism
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Special Effects
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Movie Production
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Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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Los Angeles - 5 weeks
Marlborough School
(Map)
(NOT A TECHNO-TAINMENT CAMP LOCATION)
(Students here take one five-week course for 1 hour a day Monday-Thursday)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)

WEEK

COURSE

TIMES

Grades Entering:

June 21-July 23

LEGO-Motion    8:15 - 9:10am 2-3

June 21-July 23

Scratch Video Games    9:15 - 10:10am 2-3

June 21-July 23

Fusion Video Game Creation   10:30 - 11:25am 3-6

 


PASADENA - 6 weeks
Mayfield Junior School
(Map)
(NOT A TECHNO-TAINMENT CAMP LOCATION)
(Students here take one six-week course for 1 hour a day Monday-Thursday)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)
 

WEEK

COURSE

TIMES

Grades Entering:

June 21-July 30

LEGO-Motion    8:15 - 9:15am 1-3

June 21-July 30

Multi-Media Arts    9:15 - 10:15am 1-3

June 21-July 30

Scratch Video Games   10:30 - 11:30am 2-3

June 21-July 30

Fusion Video Games Creation   11:30 -12:30pm 4-6

June 21-July 30

Movie Production
Action Shooting and Editing
   1:00 - 2:00pm 3-6

 

 


Rancho Palos Verdes
Terranea Resort
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)

For Students Entering Grades 2-9

Courses / Weeks

June
14

June
21*

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Production Track

Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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* CRAZY DEAL WEEK (June 21-25) - $325 for the week!

 

 

 

 

REDONDO BEACH
Adams Middle School
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)


For Students Entering Grades 2-9

Courses / Weeks

June
28

July
6*

July
12

July
19

July
26

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Multimedia Arts
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Maya 3D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Graphic Design
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Production Track

Broadcast Journalism
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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* Shorter week: No camp on Monday, July 5, 2010.

 

 


SANTA MONICA - Grades 2-5
John Adams Middle School "Elementary Camp"
(Map)
(formerly Crossroads School - why the move?)

click a course title to be brought to more information

For Students Entering Grades 2-5

Courses / Weeks

June
28

July
6*

July
12

July
19

July
26

Aug
2

Aug
9

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Multimedia Arts
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Video Game Creation Track

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(Grades Entering: 4-5)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
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Production Track

Broadcast Journalism
(Grades Entering: 4-5)

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Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-5)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-5)

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* Shorter week: No camp on Monday, July 5, 2010.

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SANTA MONICA - Grades 6-10
John Adams Middle School "Masters" Camp
(Map)
(formerly Crossroads School - why the move?)

click a course title to be brought to more information

For Students Entering Grades 6-10

Courses / Weeks

June
28

July
6*

July
12

July
19

July
26

Aug
2

Aug
9

Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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Maya 3D Animation
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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Graphic Design
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Production Track

Broadcast Journalism
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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Special Effects
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Movie Production
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Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-10)

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* Shorter week: No camp on Monday, July 5, 2010.

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STUDIO CITY
Bridges Academy
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)
 

Courses / Weeks

June
21

June
28

July
6*

July
12

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Multimedia Arts
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Maya 3D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Graphic Design
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Production Track

Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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* CRAZY DEAL WEEK (July 6-9) - $325 for the week!

 

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CHATSWORTH
Chatsworth Hills Academy
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)
 

Courses / Weeks

July
19

July
26

Aug
2

Aug
9 *

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

--- register --- register *

Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

register --- --- register *

Maya 3D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Graphic Design
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Production Track

Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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* CRAZY DEAL WEEK (Aug 9-13) - $325 for the week!

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THOUSAND OAKS
Colina Middle School Boys and Girls Club
(Map)
(click a course title to be brought to more information)

For Students Entering Grades 2-9

Courses / Weeks

June
21

June
28

July
5

July
12 *

Multimedia Youth Track

Scratch Video Games
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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LEGOTM-Motion
(Grades Entering: 2-3)

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Video Game Creation Track

Video Game (Single-Player)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

register --- register ---

Video Game (Multiplayer)
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

--- register --- register *

Visual Arts Track

Flash 2D Animation
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

register --- register ---

Graphic Design
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

--- register --- register *

Production Track

Broadcast Journalism
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Special Effects
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

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Movie Production
(Grades Entering: 4-9)

register --- --- register *

Web Development and Engineering Tracks

Vex Robotics
(Grades Entering: 6-9)

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* CRAZY DEAL WEEK (July 12-16) - $325 for the week!

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Techno-tainment Summer Camp 2010
Course Descriptions
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Grades
2-3

NEW in 2010! In this construction and animation course, students build their own LEGO creations, then bring them to life in stop-motion movies! This class is half building, half creating with a tripod-mounted camera. Students even get to edit their own stop-motion movies on the computer! Everyone leaves class with digital movies of their LEGOs coming to life.

Where is this class offered?

Grades
2-3

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.

Software used: Scratch (Windows/Mac)

 Where is this class offered?

Grades
2-3

Consider this course an introduction to all of the digital bells and whistles of the 21st century! Students in this course study multiple forms of digital art and entertainment; including graphic design, music creation, animation, and more!

Software used: Photoshop, Acid, Pinnacle, PowerPoint (Windows/Mac)

Where is this class offered?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Grades
4-9

Techno-tainment Camp's signature course, Single-Player Video Game Design uses Multimedia Fusion to let students create their own games. Using a simple drag-and-drop level creator and a logic-based if/then programming style, it takes only a few hours for students to get their games up and running. From racers to brick breakers to platform games to RPGs, the only limit on this class is your imagination!  No experience necessary! Students still take this course after 5 years of attending!

Software used: Multimedia Fusion
Click
HERE to see past years' games!!

Where is this class offered?

Grades
4-9

Pre-requisite: Single-Player Video Game Design (any Fusion year)

NEW in 2010! Video games were made to be played by multiple people, and this class will focus 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 will challenge even the most experienced of Fusion users to create an enjoyable experience for the Luigis of the world, and not just the Marios.

Software used: Multimedia Fusion

Where is this class offered?
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grades
4-9

This course features everything a young filmmaker needs to create their own digital video masterpiece! In one week's time, students write, produce, direct, shoot, and edit their own movie. Don't think it can be done? Our students have created over 150 movies since this course started in 2003!

Software used: Pinnacle Studio, Acid Music
Click
HERE to see past years' movies!!!

Where is this class offered?
Grades
4-9

NEW in 2010! At PlanetBravo, we've given students the opportunity to use editing software to add in effects like green screen, picture-in-picture, and sound effects in the past. This year, we're taking it to the next level by offering an entire course in special effects and the incredible things that can be done in post production.

Software used: After Effects, Pinnacle Studio

Where is this class offered?

Grades
4-9

NEW in 2010! Have you ever wanted to be a reporter? A news anchor? Maybe even a weather man or woman? If so, then Broadcast Journalism is the class for you. Pick up a microphone and camera as you work with a group of other students to research topics, write reports, then produce your own news show complete with headlines, interviews, and more!

Software used: Pinnacle Studio, Acid Music

Where is this class offered?
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grades
4-9

The most popular class for the artistically inclined, graphic design provides the opportunity to see how computers and art come together. Students in this class will explore professional elements of graphic design. Students will create magazine covers, advertisements, posters, and other cool designs using the most important digital tools of the day.

Software used: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more! (Windows/Mac)

Where is this class offered?

Grades
4-9

The most popular tool for animating is back at camp in its own course! Students draw and animate their own cartoons in Flash using multiple layers, tweens, frame-by-frame, guide layers, and much more. The course ends with the students uploading their creations to the web to share with anyone they want!

Software used: Adobe Flash (Windows/Mac)

Click HERE to see some student cartoons!!!

Where is this class offered?

Grades
4-9

The standard in 3D Animation returns to camp. The same program used by the pros will be explored in this innovative course. Maya has been used to create so many 3D animated features in the last 10 years! Although this program is extremely challenging, students will develop an understanding of three-dimensional space in animation, as well as the ability to model figures, light scenes, and keyframe pieces of animation.

Software used: Maya 3D (Windows/Mac)

Where is this class offered?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Grades
6-9

Using the Vex Design System, students explore the world of engineering by building their own robots and entering them in fun challenges at the end of the week. This is the fifth year this course is offered at Techno-tainment Camp!

Click HERE to see the Robots in action!!!

Where is this class offered?
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grades
6-9

A critical course for tomorrow's creative designer and/or entrepreneur. Students create their very own website using several cool programs and end the week with their masterpiece posted on the web! All precautions are taken to protect the student's privacy. Sites are password protected upon request.

Software used: DreamWeaver, Photoshop, Flash, and more! (Windows/Mac)

Where is this class offered?

      

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