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Pegasus Tech Trek provides a unique, high-tech experience for campers entering grades 7-9. Campers from beginners to enthusiasts will further their skills in Animation and Modeling, Robotics, Game Design, and Science.
Our state-of-the-art computer and science labs at MICDS provide the perfect setting to gain authentic scientific experiences and explore your creativity through exciting new software and technology. Creative experts who share your enthusiasm for both technology and the wonders of science will lead the way to an excellent summer!
TREK TECH is pleased to offer the following course schedule this year. The cost of $475. For more information, please see the Tech Trek Course Descriptions and/or the Enrollment Form.
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Sesson A
June 18 - June 29 Science Challengers Graphic Design Garage Band Video Game Design
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Sesson B
July 2- July 13 Computer Animation Web Design Forensics Robotic Laboratory
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Session C
July 16 - July 27 3D Modeling Fencing Survivor Video Game Design
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 | |  | Tech Trek Course Descriptions 3D Modeling The technologies used to create objects in movies and video games are now at your fingertips! Learn how to navigate in 3D space and transform simple wire frames into stunning three-dimensional models. Explore the fundamentals of materials, textures, lighting and camera views. |
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 Computer Animation Develop your creativity, improve your artistic skills and put your ideas into action in 2D and 3D animation. Using Adobe Photoshop, Flash MX and other industry leading software, you'll begin manipulating the color, size and shape of simple objects and text and then progress to adding sound, pictures, video and other interactive features to your projects.
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 Fencing En garde! Train in this amazing Olympic sport that challenges both the body and mind. Learn basic skills, strategy, footwork and bladework techniques. Training includes supervised bouts, games and other fun ways to build individual skill. Equipment rental included. |
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 Forensics Solve a mystery or two as you explore the world of forensic science. Collect and analyze fingerprints, hair and (fake) blood samples. Examine handwriting and fiber samples, and learn to preserve a crime scene as you figure out "who dunnit." |
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 Garage Band Turn your computer into a recording studio and get ready to rock like a star in Garage Band! Whether you are an accomplished musician or have never picked up an instrument, you'll be creating, performing and recording music in no time. |
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 Graphic Design Combine your own digital photography with a wide variety of graphic tools through the state-of-the-art Adobe Creative Suite. Learn to shoot, enhance, and manipulate your own digital images to ceate stunning artwork suitable for posting, printing, and framing. |
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 Science Challengers Science has never been so exciting. Teams of lab partners will be given daily missions to accomplish using science principles, problem solving skills and some awesome materials. Teams will be judged on a variety of criteria on each mission. Teamwork counts! |
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 Survivor Strengthen your survival skills through making basic orienteering, foraging, tool making, and fishing. Work with your fellow campers to overcome challenges that could face you in the wild. Enjoy scavenger hunts, group challenge games, rock climbing, a cookout and more! So much fun you'll never want to be rescued. |
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 Robotic Laboratory The future has arrived. With the versatility of Lego Minstorms TM, you and a team of tech-treknicians will collaborate to create robots designed to meet various challenges. Marvel at where technology is heading and race against other teams to build and program the most successful and efficient droid. |
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 Rockets Build and launch solid fuel model rockets. All basic models are provided. Advanced students can opt to continue with basic models, bring in more advanced models or purchase more advanced ones from camp. |
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 Video Game Creation Create professional-looking video games using game-authoring systems that put you in creative control. Add multiple levels to expand the challenges. You'll be dreaming of new games overnight. With so many options, this class is a blast to repeat. Campers will need to have a parent-approved email account and know their password to participate fully. |
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 Web Design Design, develop and manage a professional-quality website that reflects your unique personality. Learn to create custom navigation bars and rollovers, work with forms and frames and add images and movies to your site. |
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