Black Rocket Online Camps Offer Four for Fall

Black Rocket STEAM Courses return to C-GCC on Friday, Sept. 25 – Saturday, Dec. 12.

C-GCC and Black Rocket Productions, LLC have extended their partnership offering online STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) classes for kids into the Fall for the first time this semester.

Four, one-month courses will be offered, running from Friday, Sept. 25 through Saturday, Dec. 12 for children and teens ages eight to 14. Coding Academy, Minecraft® Redstone Engineers, Roblox® Makers, and YouTube® Content Creators — one of Black Rocket’s newest online ‘camps’ — will be held on both weekends and weekdays, taught live by trained instructors and available to students anywhere.

Black Rocket has more than 20 years of experience designing STEAM camps — with programs that mirror real-life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design process. Tuition starts at $149 and varies by course; to register, visit blackrocket.com/online/gre, or e-mail amanda.karch@ sunycgcc.edu.

•BLACK ROCKET STEAM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Fall 2020

Coding Academy

Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Explore a series of coding languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python through introductory projects and design challenges. Get started on your coding journey and become the next coding prodigy! Projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages: 8 – 14. This course is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. There is a $10 license fee per student with this class.

Tuition: $159 (Saturday Classes) $169 (Monday/Wednesday Classes)

September 26 to October 31 Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

November 7 to December 19 (No class Thanksgiving weekend) Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

November 2 to December 9 (No class Thanksgiving weekend) Mondays and Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Minecraft® Redstone Engineers

Take the next step beyond simply “playing” Minecraft and become a true Redstone engineer. Expand your Redstone knowledge by constructing your own carnival with a variety of mini-games, roller coasters, and attractions powered by Redstone. Learn how to use Command and Structure blocks to incorporate them into your builds. Activate your skills and take your Minecraft structures to the next level! Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Ages: 8 - 11 and 11 - 14. This course is compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. Tuition: $159

November 3 to December 10 (No class Thanksgiving weekend) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Roblox® Makers

Unlock the power of Roblox® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world Roblox® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your Roblox® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages: 8 - 11 and 11 - 14. This class is compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. Tuition: $149 (Saturday Classes) $159 (Tuesday/Thursday Classes)

September 29 to October 29 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

November 7 to December 19 (No class Thanksgiving weekend) Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

YouTube® Content Creators

Find your voice and leave your mark on the world! Explore the variety of content and personalities that exist on YouTube and how to find your own niche. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of the platform and how to practice good digital citizenship. Develop your on-camera presence, your own channel branding, and professional editing skills. Take home a plan for launching your own channel with the content created in class! Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Ages: 8 - 11 and 11 - 14 A webcam is required for this course. This course is compatible with Mac and Windows OS only. Tuition: $149 (Saturday Classes) $159 (Monday/Wednesday Classes)

September 28 to October 28 Monday and Wednesdays September 26 to October 31 Saturdays 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Students in this course will graduate with a plan and the skills to launch their own YouTube Channel. This course begins Saturday, Sept. 26.