Virtual Tech Camps at iD Tech

During this time of school closings, keeping kids learning and entertained is tough to do. If you are like me, you are still working either from home or as essential personnel which makes it hard to homeschool kids. I have found a great solution! Did you know that iD Tech is providing virtual learning at an affordable price? Plus, I have a discount code so read on for that. This post was sponsored by iD Tech but as always, all opinions are my own.

Evan participated in iD Tech last year in a one-week Python coding class, which hopefully he will be able to continue this summer. In the meantime, they are offering Virtual Tech Camps for $499.

Use my code: GILDA125 and save $125!!!!

These online courses are limited to 5 participants per instructor and last a week for many different time zones. The camp includes 2 hours of live instruction and 2 hours of self-paced project development per day. It includes awesome topics that teenagers (and younger) love, including Minecraft, Roblox, Python, Java, AI, Unreal, 3D modeling. Classes are for ages 7-19 for all experience levels. Great STEM learning! 

There are even private lessons available year-round with iD Tech. You can purchase 5 and 12-packs of lessons.

More about iD Tech's Online Onsite Options:

iD Tech has 20+ years of experience with 450,000 alumni. There are 150 campuses worldwide, so you most likely can find one near you. Evan went to Bentley University. With all the uncertainty right now they are also offering unlimited changes and a flexible cancellation policy, you can read more here.

Evan's Python Camp was a week-long where they built their own laptop from a Raspberry Pi and other circuit boards! Evan is into coding and robotics too, so this was right up his alley. With lots of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) options students ages 7 to 19 can find something that interests them.

I liked that during the camp they got outside and got active, too. Here they are having water balloon fights during one of their camp days.

They also have overnight options, but we didn't take advantage of that option. Something that makes me love iD Tech even more is that they also offer all-girls camps (GIRL POWER!!!). As a woman engineer, I can really appreciate this. When I went to Worcester Polytechnic Institute I was one of 3 Aerospace Engineering majors with another 65 boys.

Register now for a Virtual Class!!

https://www.idtech.com/

USE CODE: GILDA125 to save $125!!!

Sessions sell out quickly so do it today!

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT WITH iD TECH!

Disclosure: I was provided monetary compensation for promotion of iD Tech. As always, all opinions are my own.

British Soccer Camps Plus Free Soccer Gear

Evan has been going to to Challenger Sports camps for the last three years and learned so much.  He has gone to both TetraBrazil Soccer Camp and British Soccer Camp and loved it.

More information:
British Soccer Camps are the most popular soccer camp in the US. With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, The British Soccer Camp provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community. In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!

PLUS REGISTER FOR CAMP AND GET A JERSEY, BALL, T SHIRT, NEW SKILLS APP AND 20 FREE VIDEOS! Enroll in the most popular soccer camp in North America! British Soccer Camps have programs for all ages and abilities and feature an innovative curriculum full of skills, drills, and thrills!  Register now and you will not only get your free British Soccer game jersey (value $34.95) shipped to you for free immediately, but you will also get their brand new skill development App and 20 videos to help your child practice at home. Your soccer ball, T-shirt and poster will be given out at camp. 
USE CODE BSC18 at check out to get free shipping.

Enroll you child in a British Soccer Camp today!

https://www.challengersports.com/british-soccer/

  Challenger Sports Camps has many options including Fall and Spring Academies.  These Camps are for kids 3-18.

Disclosure:  I will receive a free week of Soccer Camp for my son thanks to the USFamilyGuide.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

7/11/15: Einstein's Workshop STEM Summer Camp

I am always looking for cool options for summer camp for the kids.  This year I really tried to pick camps that match with their interests.  When I found out that Einstein's Workshop in Burlington, MA had Minecraft, Electronics, Computer Programming, Robotics and fun Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) I knew Evan would love it!

I spent some time talking to him about the different Summer Camp courses that Einstein's Workshop offered.  You can see the full list and schedule here.  He decided he wanted to take Minecraft Architecture: Castles of the Past which went from Monday to Friday 3 hours per day.  He was extremely excited to go!

Here you can see a view as you enter.  They have an area with items you can buy.

Here you can see some Minecraft items for sale.

Of course if you are called Einstein's Workshop you need to have a picture of Einstein.  He is beautifully painted on the wall.  You can also see a view in to the party room here too as you can have a party here.

When the kids arrive at camp they can play with the LEGOs.  They also have Drop In or Drop Off options if you just want to stop in and explore.  You can see more information here.

Here you can see a play area for smaller children.

Evan was really excited to get creating.

His class was to research castles and recreate them in a Minecraft world.  The teacher worked with them to ensure they used the right materials and reproduced real castles from all over the world.

Evan chose an Italian Castle to recreate.  These castles are meant to keep zombies and creepers at bay.

At the end of the class the instructor e-mailed us the world and how to use it at home.  

I personally love the 3D Printer.  One of their flagship courses is Computer Aided Design (CAD).  It is done in a visual manner.  I actually work for PTC who created Pro/ENGINEER (now Creo) which is a CAD product so this was exciting for me to hear.

Here is some video of the 3D Printer in action:

There are also several Robotics courses.  There is LEGO Minestorm.

Here you can see VEX IQ Robotics.  There was a class going on at the same time Evan was in his Minecraft course.  They also offer US FIRST Robotics Teams.  I judge US FIRST Competitions and my company PTC sponsored US FIRST so I was excited to see this.

These models are pretty cool.

Here is the creation area for those K'NEX.

Here you can see some of the open play areas.

There are lots of Legos.

Here you can Design and Test.

There is a Rainbow Loom creation area.

Here you can see a better view of the party room.

There are also classes during the school year.  What a great place to take kids and get them excited about mathematics, science, engineering and robotics!  I love that there are places like this to get kids excited about science and have fun doing it!!!  I wish it was around when I was a kid!

Find them online:  https://www.einsteinsworkshop.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/H3XLinc

Disclosure:  I received a half price summer camp for review purposes.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

2/12/15: British Soccer Camp

Despite the loads of snow in New England at some point we will get to Spring and that means Soccer!  My son loves Soccer and has been playing since he was three years old.  It is awesome exercise and teaches teamwork.  I wanted to share a very great program with you to consider when looking at sports camps.  The British Soccer Camp is the most popular camp in North America with 150,000 campers!

With an innovative curriculum that develops skills, speed and confidence in players ages 3-18, British Soccer Camps provide boys and girls with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international expert's right in the heart of their own community.  Here is Lauren playing on a co-ed team in town.  She is #10 with the ball.

In addition to teaching new skills and improving game performance, each British Soccer Camp provides lessons in character development, cultural education and is the most fun your child can have learning the sport they love!  I know we will be signing up to help Evan with Travel Soccer.

Enroll you child in a British Soccer Camp today and receive a Free British Soccer Jersey.

Sign up during Early Registration and we will immediately ship you a great looking British Soccer Jersey!

PLUS - enter code FMG15 and we will include a bonus Challenger water bottle.  Go here:  http://challenger.mycustomevent.com/content/search

Here is some video:

 

Sign up now for your kids to have some fun and learn some great skills!

Disclosure:  I will receive a free week of Soccer Camp for my son thanks to the USFamilyGuide.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

3/21/12: April Vacation Camp at GymStreet USA

Looking for some place fun the kids can go during April vacation so you can save your vacation days for summer?  I have a great place that has gotten rave reviews from many of my friends and my kids too!  GymStreet USA has the perfect solution for you with Spring Camp at their wonderful facility.  They have you covered whenever the kids are out of school including Good Friday, April 6th and April vacation week from April 16th - 20th with flexible hours from 7:30-5:30 pm! 

My kids went to camp there over the summer and loved it.  Also feel free to check out my other GymStreet USA posts.

April 6th
and
April 16th - 20th
7:30am – 5:30pm

CAMP IS ACTION PACKED

Parents check this out...

 They have the LOWEST CAMP RATES in the area - I know I compared

 You can create YOUR OWN schedule

 The security of knowing your children are not taken off site.

 Option to buy lunch your kids will love ($5.00)

Kid Friendly Lunch Menu including Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese, Soup, Pizza, Hot Dog, or Mac and Cheese  Lunch includes:  Chips, fresh fruit and drink

Campers will have a blast doing

 Instructional Gymnastics

 Tumble Track and Trampoline Time

 Instructional Martial Arts

 Rope and Bar swinging

 Swimming in our foam block pool

 Free play in our huge Inflatable Room

 Movie every afternoon on our huge Movie Wall with surround sound!

 Parachute Games

 Relay Race Games

 Organized Sports:  (Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Scooter Hockey and Kickball)

 And so much more…….

Check out their Daily Itinerary

7:30 - 9:00 Supervised play in gym

9:00 – 12:00 Themed Event and Games

10:00-10:30 Snack Time (must bring your own)

12:00-12:30 Lunch Time (bring or buy)

12:30 - 1:00 Craft/Free time

1:00 - 2:00 Gymnastics rotations

2:00 - 2:30 Snack time (must bring your own)

2:30 -4:00 Various activities

4:00 - 5:30 Movie

Inflatable Time Varies

***Daily Schedule is subject to change***

Half Day - up to 4 hours
Full Day - up to 8 hours
Full Day Extended - 8 hours or more
1 Day  Half Day - $40.00, Full Day - $55.00, Full Day Extended - $65.00
2 Days Half Day - $65.00, Full Day - $95.00, Full Day Extended - $120.00
3 Days Half Day - $85.00, Full Day - $130.00, Full Day Extended - $165.00
4 Days Half Day - $100.00, Full Day - $155.00, Full Day Extended - $200.00
5 Days Half Day - $110.00, Full Day - $175.00, Full Day Extended - $225.00
Please Note: Full Payment is due at the time of registration. They accept MasterCard, Visa, Check or Cash. Day per Week Pricing is only eligible on Weekly prepaid registrations. On vacation weeks additional added days are subject to the one day rate. We welcome walk-ins the day of camp however, it is subject to an additional $10.00 fee.

Space is limited so call today to reserve your spot!

978-694-9678 

http://gymstreetusa.com/camps.htm

Disclosure: I receive discounts on my daughter's Gymnastics in exchange for posts for GymStreet USA.