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WHO: For tech-loving kids entering grades 9-12. Advanced middle schoolers welcome, too. Sixteen participants max. See more summer STEM camps here.

WHEN: Mon 8/12 through Fri 8/16, from 1:00pm-4:00pm

ACTIVITIES: In Responsive Web Design, you will learn how to code in HTML, CSS and Javascript. You will also understand how to use Bootstrap to create responsive layouts and display your websites correctly on mobile devices. We’ll also learn the principles of user interface design and use jQuery and the Handlebars library to ensure your websites are dynamic. Finally, we will learn how to separate the content and structure of our web pages and effectively use Javascript objects and arrays. The course is project based and you will create a photo gallery and website of your choice. Throughout the course, will learn the value of the iterative process of debugging, testing and refining your work. We'll have an outdoor break with snack midway.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a Mac or Windows or Linux laptop. (For a few kids we can supply a computer. Inquire at info@mvgate.org.)

LOCATION: "Responsive Web Design" will be held on the campus of Peace Lutheran Church in southern Mill Valley. Plenty of parking for easy drop-off and pick-up. Parents are responsible for timely pick-up at 4:00pm session end.

INSTRUCTOR: Tony Pound has been teaching computer science at The Branson School in Ross since August 2016. He currently teaches classes in web design, Java, Python and iOS mobile application development. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Psychology and Computing from the University of Plymouth (UK) and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Bath (UK). Tony previously worked for a leading cellphone company in England as a software developer and team leader from 1998 to 2005 prior to becoming a computer science teacher. He was chair of computer science at Priory Community School in North Somerset, England from 2006 to 2015.

REFUND POLICY: Full refund with 30+ days advance notice; half refund 7+ days; refunds not guaranteed under 7 days

SCHOLARSHIPS: Reduced-price registrations are available; inquire at info@mvgate.org. This camp will attract talented young people from all over Marin.

''Web Design in HTML, CSS and Javascript'' (entering grades 6-12) (5 days)