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Course Descriptions: Camps, Classes, Parties & More

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A Fun Variety Of Programs To Enhance Learning!

Finding positive-focused activities, that also help your child learn, is notoriously hard. Brainy Bytes™ offers exciting technology-based STEM/STEAM programs through ONLINE & IN-CLASS programs including after-school & home-school classes, summer camps & year-round camps and weekend workshops.  We even have online and onsite birthday parties and private events.

Rather than offer you the same boxed lesson plans that you can find everywhere else, we take pride in offering unique, one-of-a-kind programs that are designed to be engaging, informative, and flexible to meet the needs of every child.

Browse through our programs and see for yourself what sets Brainy Bytes apart.

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Classes

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K - 3rd Grade
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3rd - 5th Grade
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6th Grade & Up

Classes are offered during the regular school year and provide flexible after-school and home-school supplemental education.  Course grades may vary by location.

Camps

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Ages 5 - 8
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Ages 8 - 11
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Ages 12 & Up
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Day Camps & Activities

Our summer and year-round camps offer exciting, hands-on activities that work alongside our school programs. Course ages may vary by location.

Online & Tutoring Courses

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Online Courses
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Tutoring

Brainy Bytes online courses provide both instructor-led and self-directed learning from the comfort and convenience of your home… or anywhere. Enjoy fun STEM programs that are easy on both parents and participants. 

COMING FALL 2024: Brainy Bytes will introduce STEM tutoring. Online and in person tutoring packages for programming, graphic design, and an array of math subjects including multiplication/division, fractions, geometry, algerba and more. Ages and courses will vary.

Online or Onsite Birthday Parties

At Brainy Bytes, we strive to give your child a birthday party that is memorable, fun and educational with minimal work for you! We accomplish this by bringing the party to you! We will come to your preferred location and provide everything needed for two hours of thrilling, hands-on excitement!

Our highly skilled party planners know exactly what to do to blend the right amount of learning and fun to create the perfect celebration!

Multiple theme choices ensures the perfect party for any age and ability!

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Classes, Camps & Parties That Make Learning Fun

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Grades K-3

STEM circuits class
NEW for 2024-25
Jr Circuits

Find out everything there is to know about electricity!

Engaging hands-on activities, such as producing music with open/close circuits, wiring your own house layout for lights, and building interactive games, will help students explore how circuits power their lives while sparking a passion in STEM. Each day brings new electrifying activities that make learning both fun and engaging!

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Jr Programming

Introduce your child to technology and simple programming with this exciting tablet-based course. Students will create interactive images, computer games, and story animations.

While they are busy creating and having fun, students will be learning basic programming skills and will take away critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will benefit them long after the course is over.

Stem resources for educators
Jr Builders

A ONE-OF-A-KIND COURSE offering ZERO-screen time coding & robotics. You don’t have to be in front of a computer to learn coding.

Buildy Bot makes programming and building easy for kids. With building pieces and tools designed for small hands and a unique block coding board, children can enjoy hands-on/minds-on exploration.  Each week will bring a new challenge and a chance to invent and create. This is the perfect course to encourage continued exploration in STEM.

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Jr Ozobotics with EVO

Taking robotics in a whole new direction! One robot…. 2 ways to program and explore!

Your K-2nd grader will have a blast using EVO’s color-coding and drag-n-drop programming to complete fun challenges each week. We combine art and technology to teach real-life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and ingenuity. 

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Jr Media Design

This tablet-based course offers two exciting ways to bring stories to life! First we will learn the importance of structure in storytelling through the creation of comic books using LEGOs and visualizer software. Then we will continue our creative learning as we explore the world of animation by producing and directing our own animated movies. Storytelling was never this much fun! Students will be able to share all their creations with family and friends.

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Adventures In STEAM

Ages 5-7   Grades k-2

Explore the world of STEAM as we delve into science, technology, engineering, art and math with hands-on projects focused on creativity and ingenuity. From science experiments and engineering builds to salty art and Archimedes’ bathtub…we cover it all in this class. Time to think like a scientist and see just how much STEAM is a part of our everyday lives

Story Telling STEM camp example
Lego Story Books

Offered in two age groups: K – 2nd  and 3rd – 5th

Storytelling was never this much fun! Utilizing LEGO®s and comic book software, we will students will create their own graphic storybooks.

Participants will build stories with storyboards, create & capture scenes and add special effects, all while learning the key components of storytelling (going hand-in-hand with their Language Arts studies). Each student will receive a link to printable versions of all their creations to take home.

Projects vary based on age group.

Grades 3 - 5

STEM circuits class
NEW for2024-25
Circuits, Physics & More!

How is your home powered by electricity? How does a Hot Wheel make it through a track loop without falling off? Let’s find out!

Students will learn about fundamental circuitry and physics concepts such as electrical flow, magnetism, and types of energy as they work through engaging and challenging activities that will test their understanding of the world around them.

Ozobot STEM classes
Ozobotics

Taking robotics in a whole new direction! 

Learn about robotics with OZOBOT and our custom made challenges that teach coding through exploration. Your 3rd-5th grader will have a blast using OZOBOT EVO’s color-coding and drag-n-drop programming to complete fun challenges each week.  

Explore biomes, conquer obstacles, navigate racetracks, travel through space, and much more while learning real-world skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation.

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Lego Robotics:
With Spike Prime

With a hands-on/minds-on approach, students are encouraged to work in teams of two and brainstorm in order to find creative solutions to weekly challenges. Through a process of selecting, building, testing, and evaluating, they will improve their problem solving skills to accomplish exciting and fun robotic tasks. You will use your new skills to meet project-based challenges such as creating remote controls, smashing barriers and facing off with your opponents in a LEGO® Sumo Battle.

You don’t need any experience with robotics or programming to begin your robotic adventure.

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Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
Graphic Design

*Online or In-Class Flexibility*

Art and technology collide in this fun and imaginative course. Emphasizing real-world learning, after you have been introduced to the tools for the job you will step into the life of a graphic designer. Your task will be to create the projects requested by your clients and then present your creations for consideration. Projects may include ads, posters, promotional items, gifs and more. Put your creativity to work in this artistic and collaborative course.

*This course is offered in two grade levels. Projects vary depending on age group*

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Lego Story Books

Offered in two age groups: K – 2nd  and 3rd – 5th

Storytelling was never this much fun! Utilizing LEGO®s and comic book software, we will students will create their own graphic storybooks.

Participants will build stories with storyboards, create & capture scenes and add special effects, all while learning the key components of storytelling (going hand-in-hand with their Language Arts studies). Each student will receive a link to printable versions of all their creations to take home.

Projects vary based on age group.

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Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
Game Creation 101

Why just play video games when you can learn to code your own?! Using Scratch 3, you will learn how to create your very own games from beginning to end. Learn essential programming terminology and skills as you build multiple games with varying play styles. Students will receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course so you can share your fun, one-of-a-kind games with your friends. You must have minimal experience using a computer to take this class. No programming experience required.

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Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
Stop-Motion Movie Making

Want to learn how to make your own stop-motion brickfilm? This class is for you! Using the Stop Motion Studio app and other software tools, you will bring LEGOs to life, creating multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects, and narration.

 

Students receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course.

The stories are up to your imagination. With a huge assortment of sets to choose from, this course can be taken again and again with new creations every time!

Grades 6 & Up

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Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
NEW Graphic Design

*Online or In-Class Flexibility*

Art and technology collide in this fun and imaginative course. Emphasizing real-world learning, after you have been introduced to the tools for the job you will step into the life of a graphic designer. Your task will be to create the projects requested by your clients and then present your creations for consideration. Projects may include ads, posters, promotional items, gifs and more. Put your creativity to work in this artistic and collaborative course.

*Projects vary depending on age group*

stop motion movie making
Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
Stop-Motion Movie Making

Want to learn how to make your own stop-motion brickfilm? This class is for you! Using the Stop Motion Studio app and other software tools, you will bring LEGOs to life, creating multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects, and narration.

Students receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course.

The stories are up to your imagination. With a huge assortment of sets to choose from, this course can be taken again and again with new creations every time!

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Offered In Two Grade Ranges: 3-5 And 6+
Game Creation 101

Why just play video games when you can learn to code your own?! Using Scratch 3, you will learn how to create your very own games from beginning to end. Learn essential programming terminology and skills as you build multiple games with varying play styles. Students will receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course so you can share your fun, one-of-a-kind games with your friends. You must have minimal experience using a computer to take this class. No programming experience required.

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3D Computer Animation

Create your own animated story while you learn basic Java programming concepts. We will teach you how to build your own animated world while introducing basic object-oriented programming terminology and concepts like algorithms, functions, and conditional statements. No previous experience required.

This class is great for anyone interested in art and computer animation. Students receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course.

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Minecraft Mod Design

Let’s create our own world….within the world of Minecraft® that is. Design your creatures, blocks and any other item you can imagine. We will learn to code in JAVA that will allow us to create and control whole new worlds that we can share with our friends. You’ve been playing Minecraft for years, now it is time to take the next step while learning valuable programming tools you can apply anywhere.

Participants must have their own PC Minecraft account login & password. (This is done through MOJANG and does cost an extra fee)

Ages 5-8

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Full Day & Half Day Camp Options
Jr Robotics

Your child brings the innovation – we’ll bring the robots! If your children dream of creating and inventing their own robotic systems, this camp is the perfect place to start.

This exclusive summer camp curriculum invites students to explore robotic innovation and creativity. Each day is a new adventure, with themes including Space, Dinosaurs, Music, Minecraft, and more. Students will get hands on with the NEW Buildy Bot zero-screen time coding systems to not only code their robot, but also build their own unique designs! And that’s not all… Campers will also meet OZOBOT, the very tiny and very cool robot that’s perfect for both programming and play. Team up with other campers to tackle invention, programming, and innovation challenges!

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Full Day Camp
World Of Engineering

Is your child the curious type, someone who’s always asking questions and trying to find out how things work? If so, this camp is perfect for your little inventor-to-be. In World of Engineering, we introduce key engineering fields concepts and explore how they intersect with our everyday lives. From mechanical and civil to environmental and electrical, each day of this camp will introduce your student to a new and exciting field of engineering. Campers will learn about robotics and programming, explore physics and construction, create art and perform experiments, and more, all while learning about the vital role engineers play in our world and how they can make a difference

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Full Day & Half Day Camp Options
Create & Code

Who says engineering can’t be creative? This exciting camp merges STEM and creativity by allowing students to express themselves while learning valuable skills in the field of STEM. Students will learn programming skills and film-making and editing software, all while creating fun games, interactive stories, engaging puzzles, and exciting comic books that express their personality. Your campers will love exploring and creating in this hands-on camp! No prior experience required. Come Code & Create with us!

Ages 8-11

A.I. summer camps
Full Day Camp
**NEW ** A.I. Exploration – FUNdamentals

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Chatbots, Training Data – just what is this stuff? Worry not, we’re here to help!

A.I. is the hot new technology that’s changing our world, and this camp will help your child begin to explore this new, exciting, and developing space. We combine A.I. engineering and creative fun in this camp; your student will learn what A.I. is, how to create machine learning models, and gather and use training data, but they’ll do so by making their own games, chatbots, challenges, and more! Furthermore, they’ll learn about how A.I. is being used in common digital tools we encounter in everyday life.

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Full Day Camp
Minecraft Mods & Mobs

Let’s create our own world….within the world of Minecraft that is. We will learn to code in JAVA Script that will allow us to alter and control the world within Minecraft. You’ve been playing Minecraft for years, now it is time to take the next step while learning valuable programming tools you can apply anywhere. At the end of camp, participants will revive a discount code with the opportunity to continue modding at home.

Campers must have their own PC Minecraft account login & password. (This is done through MOJANG and does cost an extra fee) Laptops not required, but campers may bring their own if they prefer – Windows 7 or newer, or Mac.

Stem robotics courses
Full Day & Half Day Camp Options
Exploring Robotics

Does your child love robots? So do we! This camp provides an incredible avenue for students to advance their skills with robotics and programming utilizing LEGO SPIKE and OZOBOT robotic systems. Whether this is their first foray into the world of robotics, or they’ve already started to explore, our challenges will teach them new skills and give them room to advance what they already know. Campers will work in teams and learn about robotics while having fun navigating our exciting theme days. Explore the universe on Space Day; compete in the Robot Olympics; save the world on Superhero Day, and rock out on Music Day! Fun for campers of all ability levels.

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Full Day Camp
Two Levels Offered For Ages 8-11 And 12+
Game Overload

Get ready for a full week of game design and development! There’s no better place to start if your student loves games and is interested in making their own. Your student will learn the basics, such as creating sprites, objects, events, and actions; then, their games will evolve as they design levels, add new enemies and abilities, and customize their game to their heart’s content!

New programming skills include quest-based game creation, advanced sprite responsiveness, interactive environments, multi-weapon capabilities, and more. And that’s not all: does your student love to draw, create, and design their own characters? They can also explore pixel art and create their own sprites! In Game Overload, students can create whatever they put their minds to! And then, they get to take their projects home, play them with friends, or even continue developing. What’s not to love? No experience required!

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Full Day Camp
LEGO Story Telling

In this camp, we bring Comic Book Creation and Stop Motion Movie Making together for a full week of story creation. Campers will work together to make their very own storybooks and short films. Using Legos, cameras, story visualizer, and animation software the campers will bring their imagination to life.

While they are having fun bringing their stories to life, they are also learning valuable language arts skills such as plot, setting and the process of good story writing. Each camper will receive a link to all the book and movie creations made in the camp.

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Full Day Camp
Minecraft Moding & Game Design

We have combined two favorites, Minecraft and Game Making, and offered them in one GIGANTIC camp that introduces Minecraft Mod Design and Video Game Creation! Now you will rule the Minecraft and gaming world with your own mod and game creations.
No programming experience required. At the end of camp, participants will receive a link to all the game creations and the opportunity to continue modding at home.

Campers must have their own Minecraft Java Edition account login & password. (This is done through MOJANG and does cost an extra fee) Laptops not required, but campers may bring their own – Windows 7 or newer, or Mac.

stop motion movie making
Full Day Camp
Stop-Motion Movie Making

Want to learn how to make your own stop-motion brick film? This camp is for you! Learn what makes a great movie… it is so much more than just taking pictures. Using the Stop Motion Studio app and other software tools, you will bring LEGOs to life, creating multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects, and narration. Students receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course.

The stories are up to your imagination. With a huge assortment of sets to choose from, this course can be taken again and again with new creations every time!

Ages 12 & Up

A.I. Camps
Full Day Camp
**NEW** A.I. Exploration – FUNdamentals

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Chatbots, Training Data – just what is this stuff? Worry not, we’re here to help!

A.I. is the hot new technology that’s changing our world, and this camp will help your child begin to explore this new, exciting, and developing space. We combine A.I. engineering and creative fun in this camp; your student will learn what A.I. is, how to create machine learning models, and gather and use training data, but they’ll do so by making their own games, chatbots, challenges, and more! Furthermore, they’ll learn about how A.I. is being used in common digital tools we encounter in everyday life.

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Full Day Camp
Two Levels Offered For Ages 8-11 And 12+
Game Overload

Get ready for a full week of game design and development! There’s no better place to start if your student loves games and is interested in making their own. Your student will learn the basics, such as creating sprites, objects, events, and actions; then, their games will evolve as they design levels, add new enemies and abilities, and customize their game to their heart’s content!

              New programming skills include quest-based game creation, advanced sprite responsiveness, interactive environments, multi-weapon capabilities, and more. And that’s not all: does your student love to draw, create, and design their own characters? They can also explore pixel art and create their own sprites! In Game Overload, students can create whatever they put their minds to! And then, they get to take their projects home, play them with friends, or even continue developing. What’s not to love? No experience required!

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Full Day Camp
Minecraft Mods & Mobs

Let’s create our own world….within the world of Minecraft that is. We will learn to code in JAVA Script that will allow us to alter and control the world within Minecraft. You’ve been playing Minecraft for years, now it is time to take the next step while learning valuable programming tools you can apply anywhere. At the end of camp, participants will revive a discount code with the opportunity to continue modding at home.

Campers must have their own PC Minecraft account login & password. (This is done through MOJANG and does cost an extra fee) Laptops not required, but campers may bring their own if they prefer – Windows 7 or newer, or Mac.

stop motion movie making
Full Day Camp
Stop-Motion Movie Making

Want to learn how to make your own stop-motion brick film? This camp is for you! Learn what makes a great movie… it is so much more than just taking pictures. Using the Stop Motion Studio app and other software tools, you will bring LEGOs to life, creating multi-scene movies with transitions, titles, credits, sound effects, and narration. Students receive a link to all the class creations at the end of the course.

The stories are up to your imagination. With a huge assortment of sets to choose from, this course can be taken again and again with new creations every time!

Day Camps & Activities

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Spend a Day with Brainy Bytes

Our day camps and activities offer an opportunity for your child/student to explore STEM and everything Brainy Bytes has to offer…. in byte size chucks.

Online or onsite, these courses are perfect for those 1-day school breaks or a weekend workshop.

For experienced students and newcomers alike! Courses range in age and ability and can include game-making, Minecraft, robotics, movie making and more.

Courses will vary depending on location. Visit your nearest location to see a current listing.

Online Camps & Classes

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NEW Graphic Design Class

Ages 8-11 & 12-15  Grades 3-5 & 6-8

Written to provide online or in-class flexibility.

Art and technology collide in this fun and imaginative course. Emphasizing real-world learning, after you have been introduced to the tools for the job you will step into the life of a graphic designer. Your task will be to create the projects requested by your clients and then present your creations for consideration. Projects may include ads, posters, promotional items, gifs and more. Put your creativity to work in this artistic and collaborative course.

*This course is offered in two age levels. Projects vary depending on age group*

Computer required for instructor-led sessions. All installation information will be provided before the sessions starts.

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NEW Adventures In STEAM Class

Ages 5-7   Grades k-2

Written to provide online or in-class flexibility. 

Explore the world of STEAM as we delve into science, technology, engineering, art and math with hands-on projects focused on creativity and ingenuity. From science experiments, coding quests and engineering builds to salty art and Archimedes’ bathtub…we cover it all in this class. The course will end with our very own science fair where each student will showcase their favorite creation.

Computer required for instructor-led sessions. Experiment supplies will be needed each day (markers, scissors, glue, yarn…etc). A “shopping list” along with all software installation information will be provided before the session starts. 

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Mini Coders (Class & Camp)

Ages 5-7

This combined-learning online course (instructor-led and self-directed) is a great introduction into critical thinking and beginner coding. It is specifically tailored for our younger programmers. Explore the world of programming and creation with kid-friendly, tablet-based software.

Computer required for instructor-led sessions. Scratch Jr is a tablet/iPad based program. All installation information will be provided before the sessions starts.

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Comic Book Creation (Class & Camp)

Ages 5-7 or 8-11

Use your imagination to create comic books with story visualizer software.  Participants will learn editing and storytelling skills in this combined-learning online course (instructor-led and self-directed) as they use their own manipulatives (think LEGOs, stuffies, transformers…you name it) to capture and tell their story. 

Computer required for instructor-led sessions. The visualizer platform is a tablet/iPad based program. All installation information will be provided before the sessions starts.

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Minecraft Adventures Camp

Ages 8-11

Let’s take your Minecraft skills to the next level. In this combined-learning online course (instructor-led and self-directed) participants will hone their skills and even learning new skills as they explore mod creation to make the Minecraft world their own. Computer required for instructor-led sessions. All installation information will be provided before the sessions starts.

Campers must have their own Minecraft Java Edition account login & password.(This is done through MOJANG) Computer required for instructor-led sessions. All installation information will be provided before the sessions starts.

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Game Coders (Class & Camp)

Ages 8-11 or 12+

If you think playing computer games is fun, think what a blast learning to program your own games will be. In this combined-learning online course (instructor-led and self-directed) you’ll learn how to create sprites, objects, events and actions, while using drag and drop programming. Create exciting, professional-looking games you can play with your friends.

You must have access to a Window 8 or higher computer (NOT Mac compatible) and have minimal experience using a computer to take this class. Downloads and resource files will be provided before the sessions start.