Wednesday, January 25, 2012

February icamp and Super Earths


It’s hard to think about February vacation when it’s 50 degrees and sunny outside. Not that we want to be shoveling driveways or chipping ice off windshields, but our sleds and skis haven’t seen much daylight this season.

Fortunately icamp has no weather restrictions. Whether the weather is unseasonably warm or a winter wonderland, campers at February icamp will be rocking out awesome technology projects at the JCC! There’s still time to save your child’s seat- call us at 617-395-7527 or click here to sign up online.


If your kids would like to get their hands on some of the cool equipment we have at camp and meet some of our amazing staff, come visit us at camps fairs in Acton, Brookline, Sudbury and Newton. See our events schedule for dates and locations.

Check It Out!
Westwood Gamemakers: Why just play video games when you can make your own? In this class students learn the fundamentals of object-oriented programming through video game design while creating their own games. Programming challenges make this a great class for both new and more experienced game-makers. Registration is open for classes starting Tuesday, January 31st for kids in grades 3 – 8.  Learn how to register here on our website.

Inspired by Fashion: The fashions of fraternal groups may look overly ornate by today’s style standards, but from a historical perspective, those fancy hats and swords may not be too out of line with the fashions of their times. This exhibit at National Heritage Museum examines fraternal fashions as a reflection of wider cultural changes. Visit the website for more information.

The Life of Super-Earths: Super Earths can’t leap tall buildings with a single bound, but the high mass planets may reveal some interesting insights into the origins of life. This free lecture on February 16th explores the implications of Super Earths, as well as “new efforts in astronomy and biology to peer into the unknown and determine how unique Earth life truly is.” See the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics website for details.

Packing Peanuts vs. Packing Mushrooms: Despite the rise of green products, most people still rely on Styrofoam or plastics to safely ship their packages. One company is looking to replace your bubble wrap with an eco-friendly alternative. Read our blog post to learn how.   

Classes and Workshops
Interested in bringing a CTWBoston class to your town or school this spring? Robotics, Video Game Design, Animation, Engineering, and our new Pre-School classes  are just a few of the exciting programs we offer to extend STEM learning. All classes center on student-led, hands-on learning activities that keep kids pumped!

For more information on scheduling programs in your town, call 617-395-7527 or email info@ctwboston.com