Want to learn more about Techlab: Oceans Virtual Camp
Class information for 3rd - 5th grade youth
Class information for 6th-9th grade youth
Additional Classes open to all Techlab Participants
How to sign up and class syllabi pdf download
Daily Program Schedule
3rd, 4th, 5th grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th grades
- 8:45am - Camp Zoom links open daily
- 9:00am - Daily check-in and welcoming activity
- 9:15am - Class 1 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 10:15am - Snack and restroom break in main zoom link
- 10:30am - Class 2 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 11:30am - Lunch - on their own
- 12:30pm - Recess - same zoom link with activities in break out rooms
- 1:00pm - Class 3 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 2:00pm - Snack and restroom break in main zoom link
- 2:15pm - Class 4 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 3:15pm - Closing activity via main zoom
- 3:30pm - Camp ends
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th grades
- 8:45am - Camp Zoom links open daily
- 9:00am - Daily check-in and welcoming activity
- 9:15am - Class 1 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 11:30am - Lunch on their own
- 12:30pm - Recess - same zoom link with activities in break out room
- 1:00pm - Class 2 online via zoom breakout rooms
- 3:15pm - Closing activity via main zoom
- 3:30pm - Camp ends
TechLab introduces kids to products, technology and programming to help them dream big.
For many kids, technology is just playing games on a phone or tablet. We want kids to think bigger.
Working alongside faculty from Anderson High School and across Austin Independent School District, we supply the latest tech and tech-art tools in an educational and safe yet fun and informal environment where campers can develop a passion for using technology to create and learn.
Each year, our camp will ask children to pretend to be scientists trying to solve a challenge. While doing so, kids won't hear a lecture; they will ask the questions and they will use their imagination (and our tools) to find the answers.
Rising 3rd to 5th Grade Classes
Participants entering grades 3 - 5 will complete activities in each of the following four learning areas. Scouts can apply what they learn towards advancements or Adventures. We will be happy to help match what is covered to any organizations requirements for advancement if you can provide the advancement information to us.
Track 1 - currently offered during the online Summer Session
- Toy Design - design your own toys using TinkerCAD, simple machines, found objects to bring their creations to life. Supplies for this exploration will be included in the supply box. Cub Scouts members will earn Bear Make it Move and NOVA Swing
- Robotics/Electronics - use electronics and engineering to create your own inventions and games. You will then use their electronics skills to build their own walking robot. Supplies for this exploration will be included in the supply box. Cub Scouts members will earn Bear Robotics and Webelos Game Design
- Digital Media/Art - use digital cameras (you will need to have and help get the images onto a computer) online programs and various mediums to create photographic works of Art. Supplies for this exploration will be included in the supply box. Cub Scouts members will earn Art Explosion
- Environment (E-STEAM) - learn about amazing animals and plants that make the ocean home and explore and share your local ecosystems. Supplies for this exploration will be included in the supply box. Cub Scouts members will earn Cirtter Care, NOVA Wild (Partial) and Into the Wild.
In Track 1 registered Cub Scouts will complete the following:
- Bears - Make it Move, NOVA Swing, Robotics, NOVA Wild (Partial), Critter Care
- Webelos - Engineer, Swing, Into the Wild, NOVA Wild, Art Explosion, Game Design
Track 2 - Currently offered in the online Summer Sessions
- Physics of Light and Sound - Explore how light and sound make our world exciting and learn to use electronics and instruments as your work with classmates to form a online band.
- Programming - learn to program in Scratch and amaze your friends with your own a game or app.
- Movie Making - use your digital camera and online programming to create your own movie about your life during this unusual time.
- Geology - learn about how the earth was formed, go out to hunt for geodes and learn about all the impressive rocks and minerals found on the Earth.
In Track 2 registered Cub Scouts will complete the following:
- Bears - World of Sound, NOVA Cub Scouts can Code, NOVA Down and Dirty, Movie Making
- Webelos - Engineer, NOVA Cub Scouts can Code, Earth Rocks, NOVA Down and Dirty, Art Explosion (Partial)