Tech Academy Harry Potter: Learn 3D design and modeling skills using Tinkercad while creating a Deathly Hallow model, then creating your own magical pendant. Students will be able to pick one design to be printed and mailed home. Additional Technical Requirement: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class) PC Needed (Windows or MacBook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones. 3D Printing: Toys & Puzzles- Gr. 3-7, Wednesdays, Sep 30 & Oct 7, 6:30-8:00 pm, $78 Tech Academy Design and print your own toys and puzzles! Students will use TinkerCAD to create custom 3D creations like fidget spinners, maze puzzles, and more. Learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling while watching your digital designs come to life on a 3D printer. One print will be mailed home. If you do not receive your Zoom link at least 5 days before class, please email virtual@techacademycamps.com. Home Technical Requirements for all Classes: ● Computer: PC (Windows 7 or later) or Mac (OSX) with at least a 2GHz processor and 4GB of RAM (Chromebooks, Tablets, and phones typically do not work) ● Internet: Broadband internet ● Webcam ● Microphone and Speakers ● Zoom Installed on computer *Additional Technology Required: TinkerCAD (login information provided during class); PC Needed (windows or Macbook), will not work on Chromebook, tablets, or phones.

Megan Gaebel Celebrate the fall season with your little on in this fun, hands-on parent-child class! Together, you’ll explore the wonderful world of apples through engaging stories, songs, circle time and creative apple-themed arts and crafts. This playful learning experience is a great way to spend quality time together while building early learning skills in a welcoming preschool classroom.

Emergency Outfitters This course is best suited for 10-13 year olds interested in learning the current practices of caring for young children and how to manage their babysitting business. Students will learn safety and injury prevention, first aid basics, feeding and caring for infants and how to handle behavior problems. Students will receive a reference book, handouts, babysitting bag and first aid kit. Please bring a writing utensil, snacks, beverage(s), and lunch. Food will not be provided. Parents - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the end of class to pick up your child.

Char Bzdok Ready, Aim, Launch! Step into the world of ballistics and structural engineering in this high-energy, hands-on workshop. In CANDY CORN CATAPULTS, students become “Siege Engineers” as they design, build and calibrate their very own desktop launcers. The mission? To successfully navigate the physics of flight and land a “harvest” of candy corn into a series of bubbling cauldrons.

Char Bzdok Come and learn how Cotton Candy is made with and without a machine. In this class we will be learning how to make Cotton Candy by heating and spinning flavored sugar and Jolly Ranchers. We will also be playing games for fun prizes like a Carnival and EVERY child will go home with Cotton Candy and lots of prizes! Come and have some fun with your friends and enjoy the carnival.

Emergency Outfitters First Aid and Safety Trained (FAST) Kids is a course for 7-10 year old students. Lessons cover basic first aid, water safety, vehicle safety, home emergencies, injury prevention, personal safety and healthy living. This course helps prepare children for staying at home alone. Students will receive a book, handouts and a home first aid kit as part of the class. Please bring a writing utensil, snacks and beverage(s). Food will not be provided. Parents - please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the end of class to pick up your child.

Megan Gaebel Join us for a fun-filled fall art class! We'll paint a beautiful pumpkin on canvas and create a colorful autumn tree using Q-tip painting to make vibrant leaves. This hands-on class encourages creativity, builds confidence, and gives every artist two festive projects to proudly display or share with family and friends.

Nikki Myogeto, Albany Area Schools Teacher Come join the fun and learn the strategic game of cribbage! Students will practice their mental math, observe and continue patterns, solve basic functions, witness probability concepts, and relate sets and combinations. The final class will be a tournament to see who has the most skill and luck. Note: For those who already know how to play cribbage, look for Cribbage Club this winter. Note: For those who already know how to play cribbage, look for Cribbage Club this winter.

Patty Peschel, Albany Area Schools Teacher Knowledge Bowl is a series of interdisciplinary academic competitions. During the competition, teams of students compete in written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning typical of elementary or secondary educational programs. Questions test students' recall, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Practice will be held twice a week on M/T from 3:15-4:15 pm. Each team will have the opportunity to compete in meets this fall. Teams will leave for meets around 3:00 pm and will return around 8:00 pm. More information on meets will come once it's available. Transportation is included in the price of this class.

Paula van der Hagen, Albany Area Schools Teacher This middle school production will give students the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatre while getting time on stage in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Each student will have a part in the play and will work on technical elements to bring the performance to life for an audience. Practices are Mondays-Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm and students will perform the afternoon of February 6.

PotSpot Instructors Join PotSpot to paint a fun decoration of your choice. We will provide an assortment of pieces, some with a fall theme. We bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! The PotSpot will fire your piece in their kiln and return it to school in about two weeks. Parents please pick up your child from the art classroom, enter through Kids Co doors (#4 at AVE and #5 at ALE).

Char Bzdok Step into the snowy world of sweetness in this hands-on holiday workshop! If you love popcorn, chocolate and all things sparkly, this is the class for you! We’re turning a classic snack into a gourmet masterpiece that looks just as good as it tastes! Once your creation is complete, you’ll learn how to package your treats into adorable holiday-themed gift bags- ready to give your friends!