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FabNewport Maker Camp
Newport, Rhode Island
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(401) 439-0160
info[AT]fabnewport.org
1 York Street
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
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CAMPER AGES: 11+
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily 9-4
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: We teach youth how to design in 2D and 3D, how to use machines such as 3D printers and laser cutters to create. We teach coding, fabrication, physical computing, soldering and electronics. We spend the early part of the day building skills and the rest of the day innovating and developing ideas. No prior experience is required.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Science, Academics, Computers, Math, Technology, and more. Digital Manufacturing, Design, & Coding.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in a community center 2 minutes north of the Newport Bridge just minutes walk from Newport's largest woodland park.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camp is located in FabNewport's 1,800 square foot fab lab and equipped with 4 3D printers, 16 computers, 2 routers, one laser cutter, electronics and a wood shop.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We coach students to dream, design and make. We teach skills and encourage each camper to develop their own ideas. Children can work alone or together. We have a 6:1 ratio of campers to coaches. Our head coach, Nick Logler, is a skilled educator experienced in succeeding with children of all backgrounds and ages. Steve Heath oversees the camp. He has 25 years of experience developing and running innovative hands-on programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do provide some scholarships and offer discounted fees based on need. Email to discuss.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: During the school year we work with schools, run after school program in our lab and off site and we also run professional development for teachers. We also run workshops for adults and open the lab to community members.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run 6 1-week sessions. Cost is $350 session. Information is available on our website.
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