Avengers Academy: Citizenship, Cultures & Communication of Design

Join #LALoneScouts and #DragonautsCrew333 in SEPTEMBER for a S.T.E.A.M. Exploration on how Disney Imagineers engage all 5 senses to create immersive environments that support the living stories of Disney theme parks!

MINIMUM HEADCOUNT IS 15 SCOUTS BY JULY 1, 2024 OR THE DATE WILL BE POSTPONED TO DECEMBER 1, 2024.

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Workshop Overview

At Disney, everyone is a storyteller. In this revealing course, students will get an inside look at how Disney Imagineers create immersive environments that support the living stories of our theme parks. Through this journey they’ll discover how a wide range of disciplines––from live performances and music to sculptures and culinary arts––all come together to bring stories to life inside the Disney Theme Parks.

Everyone - youth and adults - will:

• Investigate how storytelling at Disney Parks utilizes all 5 senses.
• Engage in hands-on design experiences similar to Disney Imagineers’ early design processes.
• Identify examples of storytelling in unlikely, non-traditional ways.
• Explore theme parks with a new lens and identify varying levels of detail.
• Investigate elements of story and recognize how the same concepts can be used in different ways.
• Identify and explore the different creative and technical roles that come together to create an immersive experience.
• Learn the importance of collaboration and teamwork in crafting a good story for a diverse audience.

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Related Merit Badges for this S.T.E.A.M. Exploration:

• American Cultures
• Communication
• Citizenship In Society
• Model Design & Build - this is a Partial for Requirements 1, 2, 3, and 6 only. Projects for Requirements 4 and 5 are due on November 17 at Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland for NOVA ENGINEERING AWARD IN PRODUCT DESIGN.

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FAQ NOTES - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

1) There are NO REFUNDS - this workshop will run as scheduled, rain or shine. Disneyland Resort does not refund.

2) This is a 10 hour day with the Merit Badge Counselor(s) for Scouts BSA/Venturers/Sea Scouts interested in completing ANY ONE or ALL OF the above listed merit badges.

• (a) Disney Imagination Campus Workshop is 2.5 hours with a 10-minute break.
• (b) Merit Badge Requirements will be completed as we walk and talk throughout the 10 hours.

3) PREREQUISITES must be completed BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 prior to attending on SEPTEMBER 15, 2024.

• Communication: #5, #7, #8. Bring proof to show and tell on 09/15/24.

• American Cultures: Research on your Culture and ONE other Culture for Requirements #1, #2, and #3 by September 8 to be prepared to show and tell on 09/15/24. Citizenship In Society: Research on all the requirements and be prepared to discuss on 09/15/24.

• Model Design & Build: Research on Requirements #1, #2, #3 and #6 by September 8 to be prepared to discuss on 09/15/24. Project Choices for #4 and #5 will be discussed on 09/15/24. Project Submissions are on November 17 on Nova Technology Day when we go backstage for Rise of the Resistence or Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run at Batuu West/Galaxy's Edge.

4) Parking is not included in the cost of theme park admission and Disney Imagination Campus workshop. Carpool is strongly recommended.

5) EVERYONE including the Merit Badge Counselor needs a Disney Imagination Campus Theme Park Admission Ticket to enter. There are NO DISCOUNTS for Military, Disney Employees/Cast Members, Magic Key Holders, etc.

6) This is NOT A DROP OFF for ANY YOUTH up to 14 years of age. All youth 12-13 years old must be companied by either (a) one BSA Adult (25+) with YPT and AB506 Mandated Reporter Training at the MAXIMUM RATIO OF FOUR SCOUTS TO ONE ADULT FROM THE SAME TROOP - or - (b) one Adult (25+) Guardian/Parent with AB 506 Mandated Reporter Training at the MAXIMUM RATIO of TWO NON-BSA YOUTH TO ONE ADULT FROM THE SAME FAMILY UNIT.

7) MINIMUM AGE IS 12 YEARS OLD AND/OR IN 7TH GRADE FOR THE 2024-2025 YEAR - NO EXCEPTIONS.

8) All Scouts / Venturers / Sea Scouts will wear their Uniform with closed toed/heeled shoes -and- carry their Blue Card(s) PLUS 10 essentials in a backpack for a day at Disney.

9) All Non-BSA Youth will wear RED or ORANGE tops with closed toed/heeled shoes - and carry their water bottle + snack in a bag during their 3-hours on the Disney Imagination Campus workshop.

10) PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL BOX AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ON THE 6TH DAY FOR ANY UPDATES BETWEEN NOW AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2024.

11) EVERYONE - BSA YOUTH, BSA ADULT, Non-BSA Youth, Non-BSA Parent - will check in with a completed copy of the following - whether registered with a BSA troop/crew/ship or not:

• (a) BSA Medical Form AB https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_AB.pdf?_gl=1*18fgpfb*_ga*ODgwOTU0NDguMTY2ODQ1ODg5OA..*_ga_20G0JHESG4*MTY5MDkzNjg1OS4xMDkuMS4xNjkwOTM2ODU5LjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.169511076.42230088.1690656127-88095448.1668458898
• (b) Activity Waiver. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jBwGEs1wEhpOXeYgdA0bfhxHpUm54XbkoBCYIGfJmLw/edit
• (c) Eventbrite Confirmation

12) UNLESS PERMITTED BY THE DISNEY IMAGINATION CAMPUS FACILITATORS, THERE WILL BE NO AUDIO AND NO VIDEO RECORDINGS AND NO STILL PHOTOGRAPHY WHILE WE ARE IN SESSION.

13) PLEASE GIVE YOURSELF ONE HOUR TO GET THROUGH PARKING AND SECURITY BY ARRIVING AT/AROUND 7:45 AM ON SEPTEMBER 15. 2024.

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ABOUT DRAGONAUTS CREW 333:

Founded in September 2021 by Eagle Scouts, Dragonauts Crew 333 is a diverse and inclusive venturing crew for ALL TEENAGERS in Southern California who enjoy STEM-based OUTDOOR ADVENTURES including dragonboat racing, whitewater, water sports, backpacking, and winter sports.

All Venturers in Crew 333 with Open Water Diver certifications are also dual registered to scuba SSS Phoenix Dragon 333.

If you are interested in joining Crew 333, send your BSA application to DragonautsCrew333@aol.com

13-17: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-406.pdf

18-19: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/524-501.pdf

Dragonauts Crew 333 meets - usually FIRST & THIRD SUNDAYS - for Lunch & Learns (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) - all over Southern California.

https://www.facebook.com/Dragonauts333/