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SUMMARY:Overture Games: Make Music with Games Camp
DESCRIPTION:A week-long music sprint powered by games! \nAt Overture Games Summer Break Camp\, kids dive into music through hands-on play and high-energy challenges. Each day brings new interactive video games designed to build real musical skills. Campers explore rhythm by clapping\, tapping\, and syncing to the beat. They shape melody by experimenting with pitch and patterns and strengthen listening skills through creative sound quests. Students spark imagination as they compose\, remix\, and improvise. \nQuick daily challenges keep momentum strong and confidence growing. Every activity feels like a game\, but each one develops coordination\, focus\, and musical understanding. Kids learn by doing. They try ideas\, test sounds\, and improve through action. \nCollaboration plays a big role in the experience. Campers work in small groups and trade ideas. They remix each other’s creations and solve musical puzzles together. By the end of the week\, each child completes original music they feel proud to share at home. \nNo prior experience needed. Supportive musician mentors guide every step. They create a welcoming space for beginners and offer fresh challenges for returning campers. Every child receives encouragement\, feedback\, and room to grow. \nThis camp fits kids who love video games. It fits kids who love music. It fits curious creators who want to turn play into real musical skill—all in one exciting week. \nGrades 1st – 5th \n*Aspen Buckingham and Steven Jiang\, co-founders of Overture Games\, are on a mission to revolutionize music education through video games. Aspen\, a Northwestern University alumnus\, has a background in music composition and computer science. Steven\, also a Northwestern graduate\, holds degrees in economics and music performance. Their passion for music entrepreneurship has earned them recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Chicago Inno 25 Under 25 list.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/overture-games-make-music-with-games-camp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:RoboThink Camp: Demolition Robots
DESCRIPTION:Demolition Robots\nHey there\, future builders\, get ready for construction time with RoboThink! In this camp\, kids will explore the world of construction\, building models of their favorite vehicles such as a mighty dump truck\, a bulldozer\, and a steamroller as they learn basic robotics and engineering concepts. It’s time for an action packed adventure! \nAges 7 – 12
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-camp-demolition-robots/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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