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SPECIALTY CAMPS                                           YOUTH & TEEN



        NEW! Kids in the Kitchen Camp  Age 6-11              Play-Well Teknologies Camps
        This weeklong camp will offer your child a fun and exciting adventure in
        cooking and food skills. Chefs in training will learn to recognize and use tools   Adventures in STEM Age 5-7
        and appliances in the kitchen, read recipes and labels, create shopping lists, and  Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build
        kitchen safety. Please bring a water bottle to class. Class fee covers the cost of   engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own
        ingredients and materials.                           unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and
        Kent Commons | $200 | Instructor: Miss Jodi          returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO®
                                                             building system.
           DAY     DATES         TIMES             #         Kent Commons | $160 | Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
          Mon-Fri  7/6-7/10    9:30am-12pm      YO1302 01S      DAY   SESSIONS  DATES       TIMES         #
          Mon-Fri  7/13-7/17   9:30am-12pm      YO1302 02S    Mon-Thu   4 sess.  6/29-7/2  9am-12pm    YO1305 01S
                                                             STEM Discovers Age 5-7
        Parkour Camp Age 7-12                                Unleash your creativity with tens of thousands of LEGO pieces at your
                                                             fingertips! Build engineer-designed projects as you discover the world around
        Using specialized blocks for safe training, campers conquer fun obstacle   us through our inquiry-based learning model. Projects are rotated seasonally to
        courses, learning new skills to help them navigate difficult terrain and face new   ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative
        challenges. Taught by a certified coach with 10+ years of experience. This camp   possibilities of the LEGO building system.
        will focus on taking the moves campers have learned in parkour class and apply   Kent Commons | $200 | Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
        it outdoors, with a freeform curriculum that adheres to each camper’s needs
        and interests. Students should bring snacks and water to class, and wear proper   DAY  SESSIONS  DATES  TIMES  #
        attire for exercising outdoors. Classes are held at Lake Meridian Park, located at
        14800 SE 272nd St.                                    Mon-Fri   5 sess.  8/10-8/14  9am-12pm   YO1305 07S
        Lake Meridian Park Shelter | $185 | Instructor: G. Geppert
                                                             Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® Camp Age 7-13
           DAY       DATES          TIMES           #        Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors.
          Mon-Fri   7/20-7/24      9am-12pm      YO1303 01S  In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, we will build shelters to keep out
                                                             Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow
                                                             skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.
        Technology Youth Camps                               Kent Commons | $160/4, $200/5 | Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
        Pokémon Coding & STEAM Adventures Camp Age 6-10         DAY   SESSIONS  DATES       TIMES         #
        Step into the world of Pokémon with a week of exciting STEAM adventures!   Mon-Thu  4 sess.  6/29-7/2  1pm-4pm  YO1305 02S
        Students will design and build their own coding projects, from interactive games   Mon-Fri  5 sess.  8/3-8/7  9am-12pm  YO1305 05S
        to creative animations, while also making Pokémon-themed stop-motion films.
        They’ll construct sets and props, tackle fun STEAM challenges, and bring their
        ideas to life through coding and creativity. Basic reading skills recommended.   Minecraft Engineering Camp Age 5-7
        Bring a USB drive on the last day. Please bring a water bottle to class.   Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready
        Kent Commons | $235 | Instructor: Tech Academy       to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources,
                                                             and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the
           DAY   SESSIONS  DATES        TIMES         #      endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.
          Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/6-7/10  9am-12pm    YO1306 01S  Kent Commons | $200 | Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
                                                                DAY   SESSIONS  DATES      TIMES         #
        Minecraft Magic: Hogwarts & Beyond Camp Age 9-13      Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/13-7/17  1pm-4pm    YO1305 03S
        Immerse yourself in the wizarding world of Harry Potter by crafting and building
        iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle or Diagon Alley within Minecraft. Harness
        the power of Redstone to create magical effects, from floating candles to moving   Pokémon Master Engineering Camp
        staircases. And with a custom magic plugin, design and play thrilling Harry Potter-  Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching,
        themed mini-games. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft. Students   join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite
        should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a   Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to
        USB drive to save your games on the last day. Bring a water bottle to class.   uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of
        Kent Commons | $235 | Instructor: Tech Academy       Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!
                                                             Kent Commons | $200 | Instructor: Play-Well Teknologies
           DAY   SESSIONS  DATES       TIMES         #       Age 5-7
          Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/6-7/10  1pm-4pm    YO1306 02S
                                                                DAY   SESSIONS  DATES      TIMES         #
        Coding & STEAM Adventures with Minecraft Age 6-10     Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/13-7/17  9am-12pm   YO1305 04S
        Learn the basics of coding, animation, and STEAM with Scratch. Learn coding   Mon-Fri  5 sess.  8/10-8/14  1pm-4pm  YO1305 08S
        through fun games and other Minecraft-inspired activities. Create a stop-motion
        film starring your favorite characters. Build themed sets and props to enhance   Age 7-13
        your storytelling. Participate in Minecraft-inspired STEAM activities to develop
        your skills. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a   DAY  SESSIONS  DATES  TIMES  #
        computer. Bring a USB drive on the last day. Bring a water bottle to class.
        Kent Commons | $235 | Instructor: Tech Academy        Mon-Fri  5 sess.  8/3-8/7   1pm-4pm     YO1305 06S
           DAY   SESSIONS  DATES       TIMES         #
          Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/20-7/24  9am-12pm  YO1306 03S

        Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge Age 9-13
        Survival Camp in Minecraft: Team up & Survive in our multiplayer world. Explore
        the unknown and join other Survival enthusiasts to overcome challenges, and
        complete quests on our server. We will be using the PC/Java edition of Minecraft.
        Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day. Bring a water bottle to class.
        Kent Commons | $235 | Instructor: Tech Academy
           DAY   SESSIONS  DATES       TIMES         #
          Mon-Fri  5 sess.  7/20-7/24  1pm-4pm   YO1306 04S
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        Register for Spring and Summer programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100
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