Summer Program for Youth 2019
Children's College: Entering Grades 1-3 Register
Adventures at the University (2) Sections Both Sections FULL
Explore various topics while integrating science in a hands-on discovery learning environment. Students have a different workshop experience each day, including topics such as physics, chemistry, biology and more.
July 15 – 19 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Mendez | Rm 608 | $150
July 15 – 19 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Richard | Rm 610 | $150
Youth College: Entering Grades 4-6 Register
This year classes for grades 4-6 will be offered the week of July 15 – 19 and also the week of July 22 – 26
Minecraft – Architecture 1 FULL
Learn about common 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.
July 15 – 19 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Engineering Circuits FULL
Learn to design, construct, test, and evaluate models. Explore the steps involved in the production, and experiment with the different sequences used to create a design.
July 15 – 19 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Dryja | Rm 406 | $150
Game Design 1 FULL
Learn to create and modify games. In this fun and exciting class, students will work with RPG Maker MV to learn programming concepts and basic game design.
July 15 – 19 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Chemistry in the Kitchen FULL
Curious about the chemistry that happens in a kitchen with food? In this class students will explore science with candy chromatography, cabbage juice indicator, and how to make ice cream as well as other fun experiments.
July 15 – 19 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Tuzel | Rm 610 | $150
Robotics FULL
Students will use Lego MindStorm kits to build and use robots. They will learn to work in teams and develop programming skills while creating amazing robots.
July 15 – 19 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Cordova | Rm 406 | $150
Minecraft – Architecture 2 FULL
A continuation or more advanced course in Minecraft using similar projects with an added challenge of problem solving skills. (Also open to grades 4 – 10)
July 22 – 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Fun Science Labs FULL
An exploratory thematic approach laboratory, experiment based for younger grades. (Open to Grades 4 – 10)
July 22 – 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Dryja | Rm 515 | $150
Game Design 2 FULL
A continuation or more advanced course in game design using similar projects with an added challenge of problem solving skills. (Open to grades 4 – 10)
July 22 – 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Teen College: Entering Grades 7 – 10
The Science of Art FULL
A week long exploration of sculptural forms. Students will create their own mask.
Students will use various mediums (and learn the science behind them) to create the embellishments for their mask, such as polymer clay, Raku beads, foam core and wire.
Students will create a bowl from paper and then paint it. Students will glaze and fire a pot and learn the science of glazing and firing using the Raku firing method. (Class capacity-10)
July 22 – 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Yarnell | Room B -17 | $150
Minecraft – Architecture 2 FULL
A continuation or more advanced course in Minecraft using similar projects with an added challenge of problem solving skills.
July 22 – 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Fun Science Labs FULL
An exploratory thematic approach laboratory, experiment based for Teens.
July 22 – 26 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Dryja | Rm 515 | $150
Forensics FULL
Use forensic science to investigate and solve crimes. Topics include trace evidence, impressions, blood, and DNA. Participants will practice and develop skills in the areas of data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
July 22 – 26 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Enriquez | Rm 312 | $150
Game Design 2 FULL
A continuation or more advanced course in game design using similar projects with an added challenge of problem solving skills. (Open to Grades 4 – 10)
July 22 – 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Ortega | Rm 628 | $150
Coding, Microbits, and 3 D Printing FULL
Using coding language, designing basic Microbit projects and using the 3D Printer in a small project.
July 22 – 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Cordova | Rm 406 | $150
Contact Information: UNM-LA 505-662-5919