Name: Build Your Own Computer (entering grades 6-9)
Start: 2014-06-30T13:30:00-07:00
End: 2014-06-30T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Strawberry Recreation Center "Loft"

Build Your Own Computer (entering grades 6-9)

MVGATE.org

WHO: For kids entering grades 6-9. Thirty participants max. 
ACTIVITIES: Each camper will work in a team of two, building a Linux computer based on the Raspberry Pi platform -- the popular components foundation from Cambridge University. Next, each team will install the Linux operating system, developing basic operating system and sysadmin skills. Then teams will start coding on their new computers, doing game & technical programming in MIT Scratch and Python. We'll run a variety of projects of increasing sophistication in computer science, math, and physics. Kids will be encouraged to discuss and work on their own projects as well, making interesting friends and starting the summer off right! 
Kids that register with the optional materials fee will be able to take their new computer home after the program. With the know-how and the computer you'll take home, you can continue learning all summer. 
This camp is limited to thirty campers. 
WHAT TO WEAR: No special requirements 
WHAT TO BRING: Bring a snack for mid-afternoon break. 
LOCATION: Build Your Own Computer will be held in the "Loft Room” of the Strawberry Recreation Center. Easy drop-off & pick-up at 107 Ricardo Road, Mill Valley. Or access the main parking lot via 118 East Strawberry Drive. Parents are responsible for timely pick-up at 4:30pm session end. 
PARENTS: Parent visitors welcome, especially techie parents who can help!
MORE INFO AT: www.mvgate.org 
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Online registration and payment via EventBrite. Children $295 donation, optional materials fee an additional $99 (to take computer & cables & keyboard/mouse home). Parents sign permission/waiver at registration. 
ORGANIZERS: Contact Jeff Leane [jleane at gmail dot com]

Strawberry Recreation Center "Loft"

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