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Celebrate the coming of spring with Play-Well and tens of thousands of LEGO parts. Build chirping birds, design blossoming flowers and take a ride on a paddle boat. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

No class on April 17 & May 1.

Location: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street
Use Main Entrance on side of school. When across from the school, enter the parking lot on the right. Walk down the stairs to the main entrance, turn right down hallway, then left onto D-Wing.

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Become a website wizard, where young minds embark on an exciting journey of creativity, innovation, and business savviness! This course will empower you with the essential skills of entrepreneurship and website design using the user-friendly platform, Wix. Learn the fundamentals of business ideas, budgeting, business planning, and more. Come discover the magic of creating stunning and functional websites without coding knowledge. You will be guided step-by-step to design and customize your own websites, implement a blog, and add beautiful pictures and videos. Learn to utilize digital marketing and marketing strategies to attract visitors. Team up with other students, exchange ideas, and support each other's growth. Witness your potential soar as you embark on an unforgettable adventure in entrepreneurship and website design, all while having a blast. (Participants will need to bring their own laptop or tablet, earbuds, or headphones, and need access to an email account.)

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Take a voyage of discovery into the atmosphere and beyond! Explore planets, moons and other space phenomena in our solar system. Discover the difficulties of space travel, the challenges of living in space and try assembling a satellite while training to be an astronaut. Build your own Mad Science rocket and be a part of a launch while we investigate the four forces of flight. Every student receives a lab coat, goggles, and specially designed Mad Science Take Homes to help extend learning at home.

Mondays at Sandy Hook: No class on April 15
Tuesdays at Hawley: No class on April 16
Wednesdays at Middle Gate: No class on April 17
Thursdays at Head O’Meadow: No class on April 18

Please note:
Child must attend the school at which he/she is registered for this program.

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Assemble up to five different vehicles, three different dinosaurs, and two windmills as you work on and take home your very own Renewable Energy Kit. With the Χ in 1 Renewable Energy Kit, you will construct ten animated building options with child-friendly parts that function indoors with the use of a Hand Generator, outdoors with the use of the XL Solar Panel, and indoors and outdoors with the Wind Powered LED. Developing manual dexterity and building confidence has never been this fun! Children will learn three separate renewable energy concepts: Hand Generator power, Solar power and Wind power. With the aid of the instructor, participants will utilize the colored instruction manual and work with over 115 pieces to build up to ten exciting models. What is most important, no batteries are required. Indoors or out, this kit operates 100% on renewable energy. With Χ in 1 Renewable Energy Kit, the fun never has to end!

LOCATION: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street
Use Main Entrance on side of school. When across from the school, enter the parking lot on the right. Walk down the stairs to the main entrance, turn right down hallway, then left onto D-Wing.

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Design your custom LEGO® bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!

Please send lunch, snacks and water with your child.

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LEGO® Master, I choose you!! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title. Learn from our Play-Well Pokémon Masters so you can make it to the top!

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Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.

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Have your child join us for League of Legends Camp, where they will have the opportunity to learn about how this game fits into the booming esports industry, while focusing on a skill of the day (such as character, teamwork, communication, problem solving, or leadership) and how to apply that skill within the game itself and also in life. We will take all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, and work with each individual and the collective to improve their mechanics, game sense, and overall performance. They will be placed within a team where they will learn to grow, strategize, and function cohesively in a competitive environment, learning both from their wins and losses. League of Legends is a 5v5 team-based strategy game, developed by Riot Games (it’s a mythical land where you control the heroes). Two teams of five powerful champions face off to overcome the other’s base. Choose from over 140 champions to make epic plays, secure eliminations, and take down towers as you battle your way to victory.

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Have your child join us for Rocket League Camp, where they will have the opportunity to learn about how this game fits into the booming esports industry, while focusing on a skill of the day (such as character, teamwork, communication, problem solving, or leadership) and how to apply that skill within the game itself and also in life. We will take all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, and work with each individual and the collective to improve their mechanics, game sense, and overall performance. They will be placed within a team where they will learn to grow, strategize, and function cohesively in a competitive environment, learning both from their wins and losses. Rocket League is a 3v3 fantastical sport-based game, developed by Psyonix (it’s soccer with cars). It features a competitive game mode based on teamwork and outmaneuvering opponents. Players work with their team to advance the ball down the field, and score goals in their opponents’ net.

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Boost your Rocket League skills and get ready for college esports at our Elite Camp, designed for gamers looking to elevate their play and pursue collegiate opportunities. With a focus on advanced strategies, teamwork, and refining your mechanics, our camp offers personalized coaching in a lively setting. Experts will dissect your gameplay, improving your decision-making and in-game tactics. You'll also learn how to navigate the collegiate esports landscape, including securing scholarships and what colleges are looking for in esports athletes. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of balancing gaming with academics and maintaining mental fitness. Whether aiming for an esports scholarship or simply wanting to dominate the game, our camp prepares you for success in both the competitive world of Rocket League and the collegiate esports arena.

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Dive into the exciting world of Game Artistry! Unleash your creativity as you learn to design characters, create animations, and craft captivating backdrops in the magical realm of pixel art. Participants will bring their creations to life and integrate them into a premade game, culminating in a showcase of their pixel masterpieces. No prior experience required – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to level up your artistic skills in a fun and upbeat environment! Secure your spot now for a pixel-perfect adventure.

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Join us for a summer camp where mornings are dedicated to Minecraft Builders Camp, exploring creative gameplay and teamwork through build battles and challenges, and afternoons focus on Gaming Foundations with popular games like Rocket League and Super Smash Bros. This comprehensive camp fosters skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership, while offering a look into esports production and competition. Beyond gameplay, it emphasizes balance, health, wellness, and internet safety, preparing participants for competitive teams and supporting parents in their child's gaming journey. This camp is a gateway to new heights in gaming, designed to enrich, educate, and excite in a social, encouraging environment.

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Have your girls, supporters, and allies join us for Girls Gaming Camp. We are here to break down stigmas. Girls and women make up nearly 50% of all gamers! We invite parents and their girls to be a part of building our local community for girl games to explore their passion in a safe and encouraging environment. This camp will allow them to dive head first into the world of Esports, to engage with female mentors within the industry, play many different games (such as Rocket League, Knockout City, Minecraft, Roblox, and Super Smash Bros), and learn all about what the esports industry can offer. Our Girls in Gaming Camp is for girls 7-17 who want to be part of a safe, exciting, and inclusive environment that encourages their passion for gaming and esports. This is an open format club that’s focused on social engagement, discussion, and gaming in a respectful environment. This is open to ALL GIRLS and ALLIES.

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Explosions, tornados, meteors! In these high intensity live action movies the special effects will blow your mind. In groups, you’ll get to direct, act, and even choose special effects to incorporate into your movies. Make a movie that will surprise all your friends and family!

**Flix will be emailed within a month after camp ends.

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Make a Minecraft MOVIE, a Roblox MOVIE, or make a mashup MOVIE! Work in groups to create a stop-motion movie full of games or challenges for your character to overcome. Students will create their sets out of construction paper, make their Minecraft blocks, film, add some cool effects, and do voice-overs!

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Have your child join us for Sports Camp, Featuring NBA 2K24, Madden NFL 24, and FIFA 24, where they will have the opportunity to learn about how these games fits into the booming esports industry, while focusing on a skill of the day (such as character, teamwork, communication, problem solving, or leadership) and how to apply that skill within the game itself and also in life. We will work with players of all skill levels to improve their mechanics, but also how to read the game and understand what is going on. They will be placed within a peer environment where they will learn to grow, strategize, and function cohesively in a competitive setting, learning both from their wins and losses. NBA 2K24, Madden NFL 24, and FIFA 24 are the top competitive sports titles in the gaming world. They draw a massive following, tournament dollars, and even have many of their pro teams signing esports athletes to their rosters (e.g., eMLS and NBA 2K League). As with the other top-tier esports games, college programs are now signing players to these games, with many offering scholarship dollars.

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