iCAMP's STEAM Classes for PS-527 Students!
Become a creator! iCAMP’s after school programs focus on teaching STEAM topics like coding, robotics, studio and graphic art, science, video game design, and more!
During each class students complete engaging and fun hands-on projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem solving. These classes are offered exclusively to PS 527 families and take place directly in the school building.
Each day classes are offered from 2:30pm – 5pm. In order to better accommodate your schedule we also offer an extended day from 5pm – 6pm!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
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2nd & 4th Grade
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Kindergarten & 1st Grade
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2nd & 4th Grade
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Fall 2024 After School Classes
Please be aware, classes with the same name for the same age group have the same curriculum. If you would like to sign up your child for multiple days of iCAMP, please be sure to sign up for different topics to mix it up!
Monday Classes
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
This innovative K-2 engineering class immerses young learners in the fundamentals of transportation engineering through hands-on construction and problem-solving challenges. Students will explore how airplanes, cars, trains and other vehicles work, fostering their curiosity and developing essential engineering skills.
Grades: K – 2
Sept 9, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025
Mondays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Motor Mayhem: Exploring Motion
Prepare for an action-packed adventure into the realm of motors, propulsion, and motion through a series of exhilarating, hands-on activities. Young scientists and engineers will craft DIY toy cars, balloon-powered boats, hydraulic machines, electric circuits, and motor-powered marble runs, sparking their curiosity and inspiring exploration of the forces behind movement.
Grades: 3 – 5
Sept 9, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025
Mondays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Code Crafters: Advancing Skills in Coding
Join us for an exciting journey in languages like Python, JavaScript and other written languages in a course designed to advance young coders’ skills by building on their existing knowledge and introducing more advanced concepts. Students will explore concepts like loops, conditionals, functions, and algorithms, empowering them to create dynamic programs and develop their creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Grades: 4 – 5
Sept 9, 2024 – Jan 13, 2025
Mondays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Tuesday Classes
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Pre and Early Reader Coding: Dinosaurs
Embark on a prehistoric adventure in Pre and Early Reader Coding: Dinosaurs, an interactive course for young learners beginning their coding journey. Through engaging activities and games, students will use age-appropriate tools to help dinosaurs navigate challenges, developing essential computational thinking skills like sequencing, problem-solving, and logic in a fun and accessible way.
Grades: K – 1
Sept 10, 2024 – Jan 21, 2025
Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Lego Robotics: SPIKE Essentials
Dive into the world of robotics with our LEGO Robotics: SPIKE Essentials course, designed for young engineers and tech enthusiasts. Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime set, students will learn coding, engineering, and problem-solving as they design and program interactive robots, explore sensor technology, mechanical design, and automation, and engage in teamwork on various projects, from obstacle courses to open-ended creations.
Grades: 2 – 3
Sept 10, 2024 – Jan 21, 2025
Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Lego Robotics: SPIKE Essentials
Dive into the world of robotics with our LEGO Robotics: SPIKE Essentials course, designed for young engineers and tech enthusiasts. Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime set, students will learn coding, engineering, and problem-solving as they design and program interactive robots, explore sensor technology, mechanical design, and automation, and engage in teamwork on various projects, from obstacle courses to open-ended creations.
Grades: 4 – 5
Sept 10, 2024 – Jan 21, 2025
Tuesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Wednesday Classes
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LEGO Engineering: Building North America
Immerse yourself in a hands-on exploration of iconic North American landmarks with our LEGO Classics Engineering program. Young builders will recreate famous structures like the Statue of Liberty and Golden Gate Bridge using LEGO bricks, learning architectural principles and engineering techniques while enhancing their problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills. Guided by experienced instructors, students will design skylines and construct intricate replicas, discovering the history and innovation of North American architecture in an engaging and imaginative way.
Grades: K – 1
Sept 11, 2024 – Jan 22, 2025
Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Code Cadets: Journey into Coding
Get ready to embark on or continue your coding journey with Code Cadets, an interactive program designed for curious young computer engineers. Through engaging activities and projects in Scratch and other block based coding languages, students will master fundamental coding concepts such as sequencing, loops, and conditionals, developing problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and computational thinking in a supportive environment.
Grades: 2 – 3
Sept 11, 2024 – Jan 22, 2025
Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Future Entrepreneurs & Innovators
Enroll your future shark in Future Entrepreneurs & Innovators, where 3rd to 5th graders embark on a captivating journey into the world of innovation and business. In this dynamic class, young minds will engage in hands-on activities and interactive lessons, exploring problem-solving, critical thinking, teamwork, and the basics of entrepreneurship, from product design to pitching and budgeting, igniting their entrepreneurial spirit and preparing them for future success.
Grades: 3 – 5
Sept 11, 2024 – Jan 22, 2025
Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Friday Classes
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The Amazing Science of the Human Body
Welcome to the captivating world of K-2 science, where future biologists, chemists, and doctors explore the intricacies of the human body. In this engaging class, young scientists will discover the wonders of anatomy through interactive activities and hands-on experiments, learning about the five senses and vital organs, fostering a lifelong curiosity about human science.
Grades: K – 2
Sept 13, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025
Fridays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
Digital Media with AI: Graphic Design
Dive into the cutting-edge world of graphic design with our Digital Media with AI program, where traditional design meets the power of artificial intelligence. Through hands-on projects and expert guidance, students will learn to use AI tools to enhance their design process, mastering image manipulation, typography, and branding while unlocking new creative possibilities and streamlining their workflow.
Grades: 3 – 5
Sept 13, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025
Fridays, 2:30pm – 5pm
Extended Day Available: 5pm – 6pm
(all classes take place at PS 527)
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