Saturday, May 25, 2013

Calling all teens, we have an exciting Summer packed with fun, just read below:



Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, June 26-August 14, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Join in as we go “Beneath the Surface” to “dig into” English, writing and speech skills through poetry, audio production and performance. This eight week program will conclude with a finale that will feature a poetry slam for prizes. (Kick-off/orientation is Wednesday, June 26 at 6:00 p.m.)


Summer Reader’s Theater
Thursday, June 27-August 8, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
 Calling all teens with a flair for the stage. Come and be a part of this six week workshop as we rehearse
and get ready to perform Shel Silverstein’s “Uncle Shelby’s Poetry Circus. A collection of the poetry of the immortal poet, author, singer songwriter, cartoonist, and screenwriter.

MakerSpace Summer Camp

Bike Tech
 Tuesday, June 18, 25 2:00-4:00 p.m.             
Learn how to repair and maintain bicycles with an expert bike instructor from The Hub of Detroit’s Back Alley Bikes program. Use our test bike, or bring your own bicycle in to work on. Learn the history of bicycles and the    rules on bicycling during this summer camp!

Video Game Programming
Wednesday, June 19, 26 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Don’t just play video games, create your own! Set up and run a Minecraft server on a Raspberry Pi Linux microcomputer. Then explore hacking the Microsoft Kinect controller on an iMac to make your own custom motion controlled video games. Yay!

3D Printing
Wednesday, June 19, 26 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The future is here! Print 3D objects of plastic using our Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer. Learn how to download pre-made 3D models from the internet, and to make your very own 3D models using computer software including TinkerCAD.

Crafternoon
Thursday, June 20, 27 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Let’s get crafty! Work on papercraft, knitting, cross-stitch, and more! No experience necessary, make great gifts for friends and family, or maybe even start your own crafting business. Find new ideas on Pinterest and come in with even more projects we can work on!

Mixed Media Art
Friday, June 21, 28 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Show your artistic side! Learn illustration and mixed media art from a University of Michigan trained artist. No art experience necessary, come let your ideas become reality in vibrant colors and shapes.

Craftermorning
Saturday, June 22, 29 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Let’s get crafty! Work on papercraft, knitting, cross-stitch, and more! No experience necessary, make great gifts for friends and family, or maybe even start your own crafting business. Find new ideas on Pinterest and come in with even more projects we can work on!

Sewing and Wearables
Saturday, June 22, 29 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Work that fashion! Learn how to make your own clothing visions become a reality. Design clothes and accessories you want, and then make them with our collection of sewing machines. Basic sewing skills taught for those who aren’t familiar in the use of sewing machines. Oh yeah!

Aruduino Robotics
Saturday, June 22, 29 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Build your own robot army! Learn the basics of electronic circuits, then build and program your own robot. We use the open source Arduino micro-controller, which has a ton of free resources and tutorials available online. Boom!

For ages 13-18, HYPE Teen Center card required!!!!!



Make sure you join us in the fun!!!!!

Barb Parker,
Acting Teen Services Specialist
HYPE Center

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