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Grades K-2 Course Descriptions​​
Course Name
About the Course
Art Lab
Use different mixed media techniques to create amazing works of art.
Art of Fashion
Explore fashion through drawing, modeling, accessories,, and light sewing Discover the art, creativity, and inventiveness that goes into creating fashion. Explore various mediums as students build their fashion portfolio. Develop your passion for fashion, technology, graphic design, and trend spotting. Activities encourage student’s passion and talent in this multi-billion-dollar industry, while exploring creative pursuits.
As Seen on TV
Are you a fan of TV Competition Shows like Lego Masters, Holey Moley, or Bake Off? This is the camp for you! Inspired by favorite challenges, students will design and develop their way through favorite TV show challenges. Design, Build, Compete!
Ceramics
Coil, throw, fire, stain, and glaze away your week. Detailed exploration of clay will inspire young artists to get their hands dirty and learn a new skill. Student's use their hands, extruder, slab roller, and wheel to transform clay, creating a portfolio of projects to display on the final day.
Color and Sound Science Adventures
Spark your child’s curiosity with Color and Sound Science Adventure! Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will explore rainbows, color mixing, and the science of sound. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and discovery to ignite a love for science this summer!
Construction Kids
Build a various projects utilizing many different tools and techniques. Discover the science necessary to overcome friction and gravity as you build transportation vehicles, structures and a wooden bird house.
Creative Creatures
Creative Creatures invites students to explore the fascinating world of animal adaptations while designing and building their own unique critters. Through hands-on projects, story telling and imaginative challenges, students investigate biology, engineering, design, and problem-solving, connecting all aspects of STEAM. This program encourages creativity, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of how living things adapt to survive and thrive.
Creative Crew
Get ready for a summer of imagination and innovation with Creative Crew! This program empowers kids to explore their creativity through hands-on projects in art, design, and problem-solving. From building unique creations to tackling fun team challenges, your child will develop collaboration skills and unleash their creative potential.
Critter Scientists
Does your child love animals and nature? In Critter Scientist, kids will explore the fascinating world of bugs, birds, and other critters through hands-on activities, live observations, and fun experiments. They’ll discover habitats, learn about ecosystems, and unleash their inner biologist. Perfect for curious young minds, this program nurtures a love for science and the natural world!
Digging Dinos
ake a step back in time and discover what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Learn what it was like and how they moved, then build amazing creatures. Design your own “dinosaur trap” and engineer transportation to out run them. Learn about fossils and take part in a dig!
Gadgets and Gizmos
Uncover the basics of simple machines and how to build them. Experiment with radar guns, race solar cars, and compete in a Rube Goldberg challenge while discovering a variety of phenomena involved with speed, friction, gravity, electricity, magnetism and energy. 
Girls in Engineering and Leadership - Half Day
Girls Rule! Inspire future female engineers through engaging STEM lessons. Students design and engineer cars, planes, robots with various platforms aiming to solve a variety engineering puzzles. Use the invention cycle to invent for good. Collaborate, build, and problem solve to complete challenges. Students will develop self-confidence, communication, interpersonal skills, and the importance of wellness. They will explore what inspires them inspires, how to make an impact, and learn that leadership isn’t limited to position of authority, but is something they can live every day.
Healthcare Hero
Discover the inner workings of the human body and gain insight into the knowledge and skills that healthcare professionals use to maintain our well-being. Learn how to use a stethoscope, create a model of the human heart, and learn early first aid.
Imagineers
Imagineers invites students to step into the world of theme park design inspired by real-life Disney engineers and creators. Students imagine, design, and build attractions by blending engineering, creativity, storytelling, and technology. From ride concepts to themed environments, this hands-on course brings big ideas to life while exploring how imagination and engineering work together to create unforgettable experiences.
Intro to STEAM
Not sure what interests you. Join us as we experiment our way through the various STEAM disciplines. Course incorporates activities from Art Lab, Mad Science Chemistry, Gadgets and Gizmos, and Flight Technology.
Intro to STEAM
Not sure what interests you. Join us as we experiment our way through the various STEAM disciplines. Course incorporates activities from Art Lab, Mad Science Chemistry, Gadgets and Gizmos, and Flight Technology.
Inventor League
Calling all future inventors! In Inventors League, kids will step into the role of creative problem-solvers, transforming everyday materials into extraordinary inventions.
Lab Rats Crazy Chemistry
Experience the magic and fun of chemistry through interactive experiments. Prepare to get dirty during this week of eruptions, explosions, and excitement! 
Lego Brick Battle - Half Day
Lego Brick Battle combines creativity, engineering, teamwork, and friendly competition. Students participate in speed challenges, mystery builds and a variety of other stimulating activities.
Lego Legends - Half Day
Take your Lego skills to the next level! Build outside the box with power blocks and creative competitions! Be ready when Lego Masters Junior starts auditioning.
Mission Space
Investigate transportation, communication, power, recreation, and other considerations in developing a sustainable space colony through the lens of history and current expeditions. Explore technologies used to learn about space and our solar system.
Mythical Creatures
Embark on a journey to new worlds where you will discover mythical creatures and fantastic environments. Learn where beings like dragons, unicorns, and fairies exist. Create small (and large) worlds and learn how you can use STEAM to create your own magic!
Pirate Science
Shiver me timbers! Navigate and master maps, then find out if X marks the spot of buried treasure.Learn skills to survive on a desert island until your crew can rescue you! Engineer a raft to escape the island. Build a catapult to defend your ship.
Robo Rookies
Journey into robotics with Robo Rookies! Perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of building and programming robots in a fun and supportive environment. Through creative challenges and teamwork, explore the world of coding, and watch their creations come to life. It’s the perfect first step into the future of technology and innovation!
Robo Rookies
Journey into robotics with Robo Rookies! Perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of building and programming robots in a fun and supportive environment. Through creative challenges and teamwork, explore the world of coding, and watch their creations come to life. It’s the perfect first step into the future of technology and innovation!
Spy School
Dream of being a spy? Uncover secrets, crack codes, and master the art of stealth! Through fun, hands-on missions, kids develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while learning about science and technology. Use invisible ink to solving thrilling puzzles and practice being detectives.
Spy School
Dream of being a spy? Uncover secrets, crack codes, and master the art of stealth! Through fun, hands-on missions, kids develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while learning about science and technology. Use invisible ink to solving thrilling puzzles and practice being detectives.
Under the Sea
Learn what it's like under our oceans by exploring beyond our beaches and into the deep. Discover what lives in our oceans and how they survive. Discover how we and who studies and works in our oceans, then use those skills to solve challenges and protect our oceans!
Woodworking and Game Design
Develop practical woodworking skills and the safe use of hand tools. Build a variety of fun projects and learn skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling, sanding, assembly and more! Watch science come to life and see the laws of physics right before your eyes. Experiment through play and build with wood.
Grades 3-8 Course Descriptions
Course Name
About the Course
Architecture
Test the limits of your imagination through design and engineering challenges. Use creativity, art, problem-solving skills and teamwork to build structures that are sustainable, able to survive a natural disaster, and a city of the future. Explore how today's architects are using cutting-edge techniques to solve real-world problems and imagine the future of living spaces. It’s an engaging blend of art, teamwork, and innovation tailored for curious young minds!
Art Lab
Use different mixed media techniques to create amazing works of art.
Art of Fashion
Explore fashion through drawing, modeling, accessories,, and light sewing Discover the art, creativity, and inventiveness that goes into creating fashion. Explore various mediums as students build their fashion portfolio. Develop your passion for fashion, technology, graphic design, and trend spotting. Activities encourage student’s passion and talent in this multi-billion-dollar industry, while exploring creative pursuits.
Art of Fashion
Explore fashion through drawing, modeling, accessories,, and light sewing Discover the art, creativity, and inventiveness that goes into creating fashion. Explore various mediums as students build their fashion portfolio. Develop your passion for fashion, technology, graphic design, and trend spotting. Activities encourage student’s passion and talent in this multi-billion-dollar industry, while exploring creative pursuits.
ArtTech Explorers
ArtTech Explorers blends creativity and innovation as students use technology, robotics, electricity, and physics to create one-of-a-kind artworks. Through hands-on projects, students explore how art and engineering intersect. Design interactive masterpieces that move, light up, and respond to their ideas. This program inspires creative thinking while building technical skills and artistic confidence.
As Seen on TV
Are you a fan of TV Competition Shows like Lego Masters, Holey Moley, or Bake Off? This is the camp for you! Inspired by favorite challenges, students will design and develop their way through favorite TV show challenges. Design, Build, Compete!
As Seen on TV
Are you a fan of TV Competition Shows like Lego Masters, Holey Moley, or Bake Off? This is the camp for you! Inspired by favorite challenges, students will design and develop their way through favorite TV show challenges. Design, Build, Compete!
Cardboard & Duct Tape Engineering
Design, engineer, and build cardboard creations. Put your skills and imagination to the test while building out-of-this-world projects. Discover how cardboard is made and uncover how it is used all around us
Ceramics
Coil, throw, fire, stain, and glaze away your week. Detailed exploration of clay will inspire young artists to get their hands dirty and learn a new skill. Student's use their hands, extruder, slab roller, and wheel to transform clay, creating a portfolio of projects to display on the final day.
Ceramics
Coil, throw, fire, stain, and glaze away your week. Detailed exploration of clay will inspire young artists to get their hands dirty and learn a new skill. Student's use their hands, extruder, slab roller, and wheel to transform clay, creating a portfolio of projects to display on the final day.
Ceramics
Coil, throw, fire, stain, and glaze away your week. Detailed exploration of clay will inspire young artists to get their hands dirty and learn a new skill. Student's use their hands, extruder, slab roller, and wheel to transform clay, creating a portfolio of projects to display on the final day.
Chem Chaos
Chem Chaos: Dive into the wild world of chemistry in this explosive and electrifying program! Experiment with reactions that fizz, bang, and pop.
Color and Sound Science Adventures
Spark your child’s curiosity with Color and Sound Science Adventure! Through fun, hands-on activities, kids will explore rainbows, color mixing, and the science of sound. It’s the perfect blend of creativity and discovery to ignite a love for science this summer!
Construction Kids
Build a various projects utilizing many different tools and techniques. Discover the science necessary to overcome friction and gravity as you build transportation vehicles, structures and a wooden bird house.
Creative Creatures
Creative Creatures invites students to explore the fascinating world of animal adaptations while designing and building their own unique critters. Through hands-on projects, story telling and imaginative challenges, students investigate biology, engineering, design, and problem-solving, connecting all aspects of STEAM. This program encourages creativity, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of how living things adapt to survive and thrive.
Creative Crew
Get ready for a summer of imagination and innovation with Creative Crew! This program empowers kids to explore their creativity through hands-on projects in art, design, and problem-solving. From building unique creations to tackling fun team challenges, your child will develop collaboration skills and unleash their creative potential.
Critter Scientists
Does your child love animals and nature? In Critter Scientist, kids will explore the fascinating world of bugs, birds, and other critters through hands-on activities, live observations, and fun experiments. They’ll discover habitats, learn about ecosystems, and unleash their inner biologist. Perfect for curious young minds, this program nurtures a love for science and the natural world!
Digging Dinos
ake a step back in time and discover what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Learn what it was like and how they moved, then build amazing creatures. Design your own “dinosaur trap” and engineer transportation to out run them. Learn about fossils and take part in a dig!
Drone Academy
Hone your flying skills while discovering drone speed and agility through skill challenges and learning to perform various exercises and maneuvers. Develop your coding skills as you make both ground and flying vehicles autonomous. Explore opportunities and applications in this fast growing industry.
Drone Pilot 201*
Prepare for this emerging industry by learning how drones fly and apply that knowledge to flying drones. Develop your coding skills as you make both ground and flying vehicles autonomous. Discover applications for these robots and invent new ideas that incorporate these awesome machines.
Flight Technology: Gliders, Rockets and Drones
Learn about aeronautic pioneers and leave this course understanding the technology, design, and skills needed to launch various aircraft. Develop and test parachutes, gliders, airplanes, water rockets, and solid fuel rockets. Explore the pros and cons of drones and learn the basics of flying these amazing machines.
Forensic Detectives
Follow the evidence. Solve problems using forensic science to determine "Who done it?". Get an insider's view into the life of a forensics scientist. Learn techniques such as fingerprinting and fiber analysis. Break out of the escape room and solve the crime.
Forensic Detectives
Follow the evidence. Solve problems using forensic science to determine "Who done it?". Get an insider's view into the life of a forensics scientist. Learn techniques such as fingerprinting and fiber analysis. Break out of the escape room and solve the crime.
Forensic Investigators
Follow the evidence. Solve problems using forensic science to determine "Who done it?". Get an insider's view into the life of a forensics scientist. Learn techniques such as fingerprinting and fiber analysis. Break out of the escape room and solve the crime.
Gadgets and Gizmos
Uncover the basics of simple machines and how to build them. Experiment with radar guns, race solar cars, and compete in a Rube Goldberg challenge while discovering a variety of phenomena involved with speed, friction, gravity, electricity, magnetism and energy. 
Girls in Engineering and Leadership
Girls Rule! Inspire future female engineers through engaging STEM lessons. Students design and engineer cars, planes, robots with various platforms aiming to solve a variety engineering puzzles. Use the invention cycle to invent for good. Collaborate, build, and problem solve to complete challenges. Students will develop self-confidence, communication, interpersonal skills, and the importance of wellness. They will explore what inspires them inspires, how to make an impact, and learn that leadership isn’t limited to position of authority, but is something they can live every day.
Girls in Engineering and Leadership - Half Day
Girls Rule! Inspire future female engineers through engaging STEM lessons. Students design and engineer cars, planes, robots with various platforms aiming to solve a variety engineering puzzles. Use the invention cycle to invent for good. Collaborate, build, and problem solve to complete challenges. Students will develop self-confidence, communication, interpersonal skills, and the importance of wellness. They will explore what inspires them inspires, how to make an impact, and learn that leadership isn’t limited to position of authority, but is something they can live every day.
Healthcare Hero
Discover the inner workings of the human body and gain insight into the knowledge and skills that healthcare professionals use to maintain our well-being. Learn how to use a stethoscope, create a model of the human heart, and learn early first aid.
Imagineers
Imagineers invites students to step into the world of theme park design inspired by real-life Disney engineers and creators. Students imagine, design, and build attractions by blending engineering, creativity, storytelling, and technology. From ride concepts to themed environments, this hands-on course brings big ideas to life while exploring how imagination and engineering work together to create unforgettable experiences.
Imagineers
Imagineers invites students to step into the world of theme park design inspired by real-life Disney engineers and creators. Students imagine, design, and build attractions by blending engineering, creativity, storytelling, and technology. From ride concepts to themed environments, this hands-on course brings big ideas to life while exploring how imagination and engineering work together to create unforgettable experiences.
Innovation & Technology in History
Travel through history and view technology, tools, and innovation through the lens of past civilizations. Explore the evolution of ancient technology from stone tools, though Roman shields, and trebuchets. From the Stone ages to the Middle Ages and Renaissance, you will never view history (or science) the same way!
Intro to STEAM
Not sure what interests you. Join us as we experiment our way through the various STEAM disciplines. Course incorporates activities from Art Lab, Mad Science Chemistry, Gadgets and Gizmos, and Flight Technology.
Intro to STEAM
Not sure what interests you. Join us as we experiment our way through the various STEAM disciplines. Course incorporates activities from Art Lab, Mad Science Chemistry, Gadgets and Gizmos, and Flight Technology.
Inventor League
Calling all future inventors! In Inventors League, kids will step into the role of creative problem-solvers, transforming everyday materials into extraordinary inventions.
Kitchen Science
Join us on a magical journey where science meets art, and the kitchen transforms into a laboratory of creativity. During a week filled with awe-inspiring experiments, edible art, and unique architectural displays, experience the joy of discovering the magic hidden within everyday ingredients. Learn molecular gastronomy skills such as spherification and dehydration. Experiment with dry ice, liquid nitrogen and other unique ingredients as they take creativity to the next level.
Lab Rats Crazy Chemistry
Experience the magic and fun of chemistry through interactive experiments. Prepare to get dirty during this week of eruptions, explosions, and excitement! 
Lego Brick Battle
Lego Brick Battle combines creativity, engineering, teamwork, and friendly competition. Students participate in speed challenges, mystery builds and a variety of other stimulating activities.
Lego Brick Battle - Half Day
Lego Brick Battle combines creativity, engineering, teamwork, and friendly competition. Students participate in speed challenges, mystery builds and a variety of other stimulating activities.
Lego Legends - Half Day
Take your Lego skills to the next level! Build outside the box with power blocks and creative competitions! Be ready when Lego Masters Junior starts auditioning.
Lego Legends - Half Day
Take your Lego skills to the next level! Build outside the box with power blocks and creative competitions! Be ready when Lego Masters Junior starts auditioning.
Life Ready: Skills for the Real World
Prepare for independence with Life Ready Skills taught in a fun and interactive way. From fixing a flat bike tire, using basic tools, to building confidence in the kitchen. Practice balancing a budget and everyday etiquette such as writing a thank you card.
Mission Space
Investigate transportation, communication, power, recreation, and other considerations in developing a sustainable space colony through the lens of history and current expeditions. Explore technologies used to learn about space and our solar system.
Mythical Creatures
Embark on a journey to new worlds where you will discover mythical creatures and fantastic environments. Learn where beings like dragons, unicorns, and fairies exist. Create small (and large) worlds and learn how you can use STEAM to create your own magic!
Photography 101
Throughout the week study and engage with a variety of photography fields and techniques. Discover how cameras work, have fun with Polaroids, and create a portfolio of images and prints. Learn the basics of composition and develop skills to produce lasting images.
Photography 201
Expand your knowledge and dig deeper into composition, focus, and lighting. Students will primarily use DSLR cameras and will be introduced to photo editing.
Pirate Science
Shiver me timbers! Navigate and master maps, then find out if X marks the spot of buried treasure.Learn skills to survive on a desert island until your crew can rescue you! Engineer a raft to escape the island. Build a catapult to defend your ship.
Robo Rookies
Journey into robotics with Robo Rookies! Perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of building and programming robots in a fun and supportive environment. Through creative challenges and teamwork, explore the world of coding, and watch their creations come to life. It’s the perfect first step into the future of technology and innovation!
Robo Rookies
Journey into robotics with Robo Rookies! Perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of building and programming robots in a fun and supportive environment. Through creative challenges and teamwork, explore the world of coding, and watch their creations come to life. It’s the perfect first step into the future of technology and innovation!
Robotics Lab
Get a peek into this rapidly growing career field. From low tech to high tech design, build and learn about the evolution and development of robotics. Develop skills and problems and solve your way through a variety of challenges designed to spark curiosity and inspire creative thinking. Each workshop features a different area of robotics, leveraging Ozobots, Cublets, littlebits, Bloxels, Vex Clawbots, and more.
Robotics and Coding
Get a peek into this rapid growing career field. Design, build and learn basic coding to complete challenges in the field of robotics and game design. Workshops uncover Ozobots, Cublets, littlebits, Bloxels, Vex Clawbots, and more.
Rubberband Engineer
Rubberband Engineer is a hands-on course where students design, build, and test creative machines powered by rubber bands. From launchers and slingshot cars to real-world engineering challenges, students explore forces, energy, and motion while problem-solving, experimenting, and having fun bringing their ideas to life.
STEAM Culinary Challenge
STEAM Culinary Challenges turns the kitchen into a space for experimentation, innovation, and friendly competition, without being a traditional cooking class. Students explore the science and engineering behind food, learning how chemistry, physics, and design will shape textures, flavors, and presentations. Through hands-on challenges, participants practice foundational culinary techniques, investigate concepts like heat transfer and phase changes, and experiment with eye-catching methods inspired by molecular gastronomy. Creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork take center stage as students use food as a medium to test ideas, iterate designs, and push their thinking to the next level.
STEAM Survivor
Don't just survive, thrive, when faced with a variety of threats like Zombies, natural disasters, and threats to mankind. Your ingenuity is the key to the future! Build new skills and compete in STEAM challenges to help you survive. From high tech to low tech, challenges include develop safety devices to ward off danger, programming a robot for life-saving rescues, build working models, learning to make a fire, and many others!
STEAM Survivor
Don't just survive, thrive, when faced with a variety of threats like Zombies, natural disasters, and threats to mankind. Your ingenuity is the key to the future! Build new skills and compete in STEAM challenges to help you survive. From high tech to low tech, challenges include develop safety devices to ward off danger, programming a robot for life-saving rescues, build working models, learning to make a fire, and many others!
STEM Explorers - Half Day
STEM Explorer is a hands-on summer course where students take on exciting challenges from across STEM, including chemistry, robotics, engineering, and technology. Through experiments, building, and teamwork, students explore how things work, solve real-world problems, and develop creativity and critical-thinking skills—all while having fun learning by doing.
Science in Multimedia Art
Creativity reigns supreme! Explore paint, multi-media composure, edible art and more in this journey through diverse design!
Space Farm
Space, the next frontier. Learn about the space environment - from the moon to Mars, then work with your project team to design and build a prototype hydroponic system. Explore what scientists are actively working on and chase solutions that will open the door for long term space settlements.
SpaceTech: Adventures in Engineering - Half Day
Ignite your student’s passion for exploration! In this hands-on half-day summer program, young engineers dive into the world of satellites, planetary science, and space systems design. This Makers Lab blends space science and engineering design into an exciting adventure where imagination meets innovation. Students build and test models, create prototypes, run real space-inspired challenges, explore how satellites communicate, and engineer creative solutions for life on other planets. Perfect for curious thinkers who want to dream big, and build bigger, all while stretching their creativity and boosting essential problem-solving skills.
Spy School
Dream of being a spy? Uncover secrets, crack codes, and master the art of stealth! Through fun, hands-on missions, kids develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while learning about science and technology. Use invisible ink to solving thrilling puzzles and practice being detectives.
Spy School
Dream of being a spy? Uncover secrets, crack codes, and master the art of stealth! Through fun, hands-on missions, kids develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while learning about science and technology. Use invisible ink to solving thrilling puzzles and practice being detectives.
Sustainable City Design
Combine sustainable design - from passive architecture to environmentally sustainable material sourcing to develop innovative solutions that are as ecologically balanced as they provide for the comfort and health of occupants. Leverage renewable energy, architecture design and creative engineering to develop solutions to the challenges of now and the future! 
Sustainable City Design
Combine sustainable design - from passive architecture to environmentally sustainable material sourcing to develop innovative solutions that are as ecologically balanced as they provide for the comfort and health of occupants. Leverage renewable energy, architecture design and creative engineering to develop solutions to the challenges of now and the future! 
Trick Shot
Trick Shot is a high-energy course inspired by creative sports challenges and trick-shot engineering. Students design, build, and test clever setups while exploring the physics behind motion, force, angles, and momentum. Through hands-on problem-solving and teamwork, students engineer solutions, experiment with sports-based challenges, and bring epic trick shots to life.
Under the Sea
Learn what it's like under our oceans by exploring beyond our beaches and into the deep. Discover what lives in our oceans and how they survive. Discover how we and who studies and works in our oceans, then use those skills to solve challenges and protect our oceans!
Woodworking and Game Design
Develop practical woodworking skills and the safe use of hand tools. Build a variety of fun projects and learn skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling, sanding, assembly and more! Watch science come to life and see the laws of physics right before your eyes. Experiment through play and build with wood.
Woodworking and Game Design
Develop practical woodworking skills and the safe use of hand tools. Build a variety of fun projects and learn skills such as measuring, sawing, drilling, sanding, assembly and more! Watch science come to life and see the laws of physics right before your eyes. Experiment through play and build with wood.

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Charlottesville Catholic School

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10701 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235, USA

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