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Learning to Code: Why It’s Good for Your Child’s Brain

Learning to code early brings many more benefits than just understanding the syntax of programming languages. It also teaches computational thinking, computer literacy, and collaboration skills. Programming can also play an important role in improving brain development.

During a recent webinar, Empow Studios Instructors Alex Brenon and Patrick Greene share how learning to code can support your child’s education.

Wondering how to get started with coding? In addition to our popular Scratch Coding Classes and Summer Camps, Alex and Patrick suggest a few helpful resources below.

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Minecraft: Redstone and Commands

Minecraft Path

For kids entering grades 2-4

Looking for the next level of Minecraft challenge? Come create amazing builds to share with your friends. Using Redstone circuitry and commands, campers will create complicated mechanisms like a mini-game, roller coaster or Rube Goldberg-like machine. This is a fun way for campers to learn the fundamental electrical engineering concepts that are used to build the circuits powering all of your digital devices.

Prerequisites: Prior Minecraft experience required.

Virtual Camp Technology Requirements: This program requires a Windows or Mac computer with a microphone and webcam. Note: Mac OS Catalina, Linux, iPad, or Chromebook will NOT work for this program.

Price: $459

Available: LIVE Virtual Half-Day 9am-12pm or 1-4pm

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Minecraft: Redstone and Commands

Minecraft Path

For kids entering grades 2-4

Looking for the next level of Minecraft challenge? Come create amazing builds to share with your friends. Using Redstone circuitry and commands, campers will create complicated mechanisms like a mini-game, roller coaster or Rube Goldberg-like machine. This is a fun way for campers to learn the fundamental electrical engineering concepts that are used to build the circuits powering all of your digital devices.

Prerequisites: Prior Minecraft experience required.

Price: $839

Available: On Campus Full-Day 9am-4pm

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Outdoor STEM Exploration

Outdoor STEM Path

For kids entering grades 2-4

NEW FOR 2021!

Calling all budding engineers! Design and build elaborate cardboard structures in this new outdoor STEM camp. Let’s see who can build the tallest tower, construct the latest fashion trend, or even construct mini-cities. Campers will explore the engineering design process by testing, evaluating, and redesigning their own cardboard structures, complete with movable parts. Campers who enjoy Minecraft can take a break from keyboards, blocks, and redstone and try crafting fantastic structures and exciting machines. Come find your passion for building!

Prerequisites: None.

Price: $829

Available: On Campus Full-Day 9am-4pm

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Outdoor STEM Expedition

Outdoor STEM Path

For kids entering grades 5-8

NEW FOR 2021!

Calling all budding engineers! Design and build elaborate cardboard structures in this new outdoor STEM camp. Let’s see who can build the tallest tower, construct the latest fashion trend, or even construct mini-cities. Campers will explore the engineering design process by testing, evaluating, and redesigning their own cardboard structures, complete with movable parts. Campers who enjoy Minecraft can take a break from keyboards, blocks, and redstone and try crafting fantastic structures and exciting machines. Come find your passion for building!

Prerequisites: None.

Price: $829

Available: On Campus Full-Day 9am-4pm

CHECK LOCATIONS and SCHEDULE

My son does a various summer camps and this one is always his favorite! He was really happy with his project and was able to learn new programs. Eric is a fantastic camp director: he is really patient, understanding and has a genuine interest in connecting with and supporting the kids. Thanks!

–Maureen in Concord

My son does a various summer camps and this one is always his favorite! He was really happy with his project and was able to learn new programs. Eric is a fantastic camp director: he is really patient, understanding and has a genuine interest in connecting with and supporting the kids. Thanks!

–Maureen in Concord

I had two boys at your camp. One focused on robotics and the other on music. They both had great fun and learned too!

– Parent in Belmont

My son attended this week, and the entire staff was great… He was really happy to go – never something we take for granted!… Celebrate yourselves! You deserve it!

-Steve in Needham

My son attended this week, and the entire staff was great… He was really happy to go – never something we take for granted!… Celebrate yourselves! You deserve it!

-Steve in Needham

Learning game design and robotics at Empow really encouraged my creativity, and taught me that creativity and science could be done together. It opened up paths and college and my career that I didn’t know existed. Thanks!

– Camper Alumni

Thank you and your outstanding and creative staff for such a wonderful experience! My son couldn’t wait to get there in the morning and never wanted to leave.

–Megan in Newton

Thank you and your outstanding and creative staff for such a wonderful experience! My son couldn’t wait to get there in the morning and never wanted to leave.

–Megan in Newton

If I could come here all the time, I definitely would!

– Student

My child had a phenomenal experience! He RAN intro camp everyday and did not stop talking about it for the entire night upon his return home. We were so pleased to find a program where the instructors were fun, engaging and supportive, and where each child was able to work at his own level and to really be challenged. I can’t believe how much got accomplished in one week!

–Donna in Belmont

My child had a phenomenal experience! He RAN intro camp everyday and did not stop talking about it for the entire night upon his return home. We were so pleased to find a program where the instructors were fun, engaging and supportive, and where each child was able to work at his own level and to really be challenged. I can’t believe how much got accomplished in one week!

–Donna in Belmont

My daughter thought your program is one of the best she has ever been in.

– Westborough parent