Zaniac WNC Area Summer Camps 2024
Enjoy Zaniac STEM Summer Camps at a location closer to you! If our South Asheville location isn’t convenient, Zaniac offers our same high quality 2024 STEM Summer Camps at:
UNCA
Blue Ridge Community College
(Henderson County Campus)
Blue Ridge Community College (Henderson County Campus)
Grades 1-3
Morning: Kitchen Chemistry
Afternoon: Future Design Builders
Kitchen Chemistry
Join us for the most delicious week of the summer! Do you know what makes something soft or hard, or a solid, liquid or gas? Chemistry tells you. We’ll make goop, cause chemical reactions, create yummy treats and munch, munch more! Each activity will illustrate an important chemistry concept. Camps for Kids in Grades 1-3.
Future Design Builders
Creativity meets construction! Young visionaries transform dreams into reality! This camp is a haven for budding architects, engineers and designers eager to explore the limitless possibilities of the future. Through a blend of hands-on activities and design challenges, campers will embark on an exciting journey to envision and build the world of tomorrow. Camps for kids in grades 1-3.
June 24 – 28
UNCA
Grades 1-3
Morning: Robotics for Beginners
Afternoon: Dinosaur Adventure
Robotics for Beginners
Technology and math skills come to life as we teach kids the basics of Robotics using lots of hands-on activities. We will spark curiosity with our friends Ozobot and DashBot! Camps for Kids in Grades 1-3.
Dinosaur Adventure
Young paleontologists embark on an extraordinary journey into the ancient world of dinosaurs! Join us for a thrilling expedition where curious minds delve into the mysteries of the past. Campers will step back in time to the Mesozoic Era, discovering the colossal creatures that once roamed the Earth. Through exciting hands-on activities, interactive learning sessions and thrilling adventures, our campers will unravel the secrets of these magnificent creatures. Camps for Kids in Grades 1-3.
July 8 – 12
UNCA
Grades 4-8
Morning: Computer Science Lab with micro:bits
Afternoon: Engineering Wonders
Computer Science Lab with micro:bits
Get an introduction to coding and computer science by way of making and design, using the new micro:bit microcontroller board, and Microsoft’s easy and powerful MakeCode block-based coding environment. This is a project-based curriculum with a maker philosophy at its core. By making physical objects, students create a context for learning coding and computer science concepts. We use interesting problems that students want to solve! Camps for Kids in Grades 4-8.
Engineering Wonders
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Zaniac’s Engineering Wonders Camp! It’s not just about learning – it’s about diving headfirst into a world of hands-on exploration and innovation that’ll have your child bursting with excitement! Young minds will become engineering wizards, mastering skills across a spectrum of disciplines: from sparking ideas in Electrical Engineering, constructing wonders in Mechanical Engineering, designing sturdy structures in Structural Engineering, reaching for the skies with Aerospace Engineering, and even concocting fun (and sometimes tasty!) experiments in Chemical Engineering! It’s not just education; it’s an action-packed journey into the thrilling realms of engineering! Camps for Kids in Grades 4-8.
July 15 – 19
UNCA
Grades 1-3
Morning: Kitchen Chemistry
Afternoon: Future Design Builders
Kitchen Chemistry
Join us for the most delicious week of the summer! Do you know what makes something soft or hard, or a solid, liquid, or gas? Chemistry tells you. We’ll make goop, cause chemical reactions, create yummy treats and munch, munch more! Each activity will illustrate an important chemistry concept. Camps for Kids in Grades 1-3.
Future Design Builders
Creativity meets construction! Young visionaries transform dreams into reality! This camp is a haven for budding architects, engineers, and designers eager to explore the limitless possibilities of the future. Through a blend of hands-on activities and design challenges, campers will embark on an exciting journey to envision and build the world of tomorrow. Camps for kids in grades 1-3.
July 22 – 26
UNCA
Grades 4-8
Morning: Digital Media featuring AI
Afternoon: Advanced Future Design Builders
Digital Media featuring AI
Embark on a digital odyssey with our Digital Media camp, where technology and creativity reach new heights. Campers will join forces on inter-disciplinary projects, unraveling the mysteries of 3D Printing, composing beats with GarageBand, coding digital wonders with Scratch, and now, venturing into the cutting-edge realm of artificial intelligence.
Alongside mastering traditional tools, your young media enthusiast will also delve into the fascinating world of AI with the incorporation of ChatGPT, Chatbots, and Face Sensing. As they navigate the digital landscape, they'll not only express themselves creatively but also harness the power of AI to elevate their projects to new dimensions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing field that impacts many parts of our society. We interact with AI when we use smart home technologies, drive modern cars, and search for information on the web. Students can start learning about AI and how it works through these fun artificial intelligence activities.
At our Digital Media camp, we're not just teaching skills; we're shaping the future pioneers of digital expression where the possibilities are as limitless as the digital horizon! Camp for kids in grades 4-8.
Advanced Future Design Builders
Creativity meets construction! Young visionaries transform dreams into reality! This camp is a haven for budding architects, engineers, and designers eager to explore the limitless possibilities of the future. Through a blend of hands-on activities and design challenges, campers will embark on an exciting journey to envision and build the world of tomorrow. Camp for kids in grades 4-8.
July 29 - August 2
Blue Ridge Community College (Henderson County Campus)
Grades 4-8
Morning: Computer Science Lab with micro:bits
Afternoon: Engineering Wonders
Computer Science Lab with micro:bits
Get an introduction to coding and computer science by way of making and design, using the new micro:bit microcontroller board, and Microsoft’s easy and powerful MakeCode block-based coding environment. This is a project-based curriculum with a maker philosophy at its core. By making physical objects, students create a context for learning coding and computer science concepts. We use interesting problems that students want to solve! Camps for Kids in Grades 4-8.
Engineering Wonders
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure with Zaniac’s Engineering Wonders Camp! It’s not just about learning – it’s about diving headfirst into a world of hands-on exploration and innovation that’ll have your child bursting with excitement! Young minds will become engineering wizards, mastering skills across a spectrum of disciplines: from sparking ideas in Electrical Engineering, constructing wonders in Mechanical Engineering, designing sturdy structures in Structural Engineering, reaching for the skies with Aerospace Engineering, and even concocting fun (and sometimes tasty!) experiments in Chemical Engineering! It’s not just education; it’s an action-packed journey into the thrilling realms of engineering! Camps for Kids in Grades 4-8.
Camp Details!
All Week (Monday - Friday) Full-Day or Half-Day camp. The Full-Day Camps run from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. each day. The Half-Day Camps run 8 a.m. - Noon and 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. each day.
Full-Day Weekly Camp price is $499 and Half-Day Weekly Camp price is $299.
We’ll provide snacks; please send all-day campers with a packed lunch.
Full-Day Camp Drop-Off time is 8 a.m. and Pick-Up time is 5 p.m.
Morning Half-Day Camp Drop-Off time is 8 a.m. and Pick-Up time is Noon.
Afternoon Half-Day Camp Drop-Off time is 12:45 p.m. and Pick-Up time is 5 p.m.
Please Note:
Camp details will be emailed the week before camp begins. Given the size of the campus, the safety of campers is our top priority. There will be a specific Drop-Off/Pick-Up location on the campus. A uniformed Zaniac instructor will meet the campers at the Drop-Off location, escort campers directly to the camp location, and then at the end of camp will escort campers back to the Pick-Up location.
