Dream Hackerz 2025
Summer Program

With Teacher Laura Whitehead
Suggested Grades 3-5

In this hands-on, creative STEAM class, students will explore the world of engineering and construction by designing and building simple machines—like the ones you'd find at a carnival! Each day they will dive into the science of levers, pulleys, ramps, circuits, and more, while using these machines to create fun, working models of miniature rides and events.

With Teacher Scott Siebert
Suggested Grades 3-5

This class teaches students how to code through two different formats. In the morning students will build and code LEGO robots to help solve problems, such as carrying heavy weights, and how certain variables affect speed. The afternoon is spent on the program Scratch, where your children learn how to build games and get creative with design.

With Teacher Annette Wagner
Suggested Grades 6-8

Students will learn the basics of logo design and branding for products and businesses. They'll create thumbnails, roughs and comprehensives using pencil sketches, Gimp, and Canva as we move thru the design process. Color, typography and composition will be covered and applied that to business cards, t-shirts and other branding components.

With Teacher Scott Siebert
Suggested Grades 3-5

In this hands-on, creative STEAM class, students will explore the world of engineering and construction by designing and building simple machines—like the ones you'd find at a carnival! Each day they will dive into the science of levers, pulleys, ramps, circuits, and more, while using these machines to create fun, working models of miniature rides and events.

With Teacher Nya Siebert
Suggested Grades 3-5

Students will dive into the world of art using digital technology. They will learn how to draw and color their creative ideas using a keyboard and mouse resulting in both a digital and printed portfolio.

With Teachers Jessie Fischer / Erin Heiselmann
Suggested Grades 6-8

Explore mobile geographic information systems (GIS) using ArcGIS Online and Esri software applications! GIS specialists from the Bureau of Land Management will lead hands-on navigation, field data collection, and web-based cartography activities.

With Teacher Rachel Bemis
Suggested Grades 3-5

Children will learn how to work in small groups on drone inspired challenges and explore real-world problems. Children will learn how to operate a drone, code a drone and edit drone footage.

With Teacher Stephen Tucker
Suggested Grades 6-8

Welcome to the Robots On the Move Camp! In this camp, campers will explore VEX IQ by working in groups to build the Simple Clawbot and discover how to drive the robot using a controller to compete in the Robot Soccer Competition. They’ll learn about different types of manipulators to improve their robot’s ability to score goals. Then, they will learn about different gears and how gears in sequence can create more torque or speed to compete in a Tug of War tournament.

With Teacher Jeff Arends
Suggested Grades 6-8

Students will learn to wire up projects using LEDs, IR sensors, buttons, LCDs, breadboards, and other components. Then they will run the code for the project using a Raspberry Pi single board computer. Concepts covered will include cyber-security, command line prompts, and simple Python programming.

With Teachers Cory McKague + Michael Cassens
Suggested Grades 7+

Games can create bridges, tell stories, and foster a place of belonging. In this class, we will build and play games to learn about design, interactivity, and how to interact effectively with one another through communication, collaboration, and a strong sense of teamwork.