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THE MAGIC OF FLIGHT
Learn the magic of flight! Taught by John Kreeft, instructor in aviation at Daniel Webster College, this course will uncover the mysteries of flying. Kite making, weather science, navigation, and map making will be part of this hands-on course.

ART & SCIENCE OF AVIATION
Learn how to fly...just like real pilots! With "Microsoft Flight Simulator" you will learn to take-off and land, and learn about navigation and communications. Airspace, airport operations- with hands on activities, you will learn how an airplane flies as well as how an airport works. By the end of the week you will be able to plot, plan and fly your own routes on the simulator. We will also look at the history of aviation, from the Wright Flyer to the F-22. Instructor David Rohwer teaches in other aviation camps in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Clay Animation
Practice the craft of sculpting characters and objects to create a video clip. Challenge your imagination as you learn skills involved in creating clay animation sequences. Invite your family and friends to a performance of your video clip and take home a DVD of the clip.

Robotics Adventure
R2D2 needs a friend and you can help build it. Create a walking robot with a Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics kit. Use the instructions and problem-solving skills to program the computer using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Filmmaking
Learn the basics of scriptwriting, producing, directing and shooting a film. Generate ideas, create a storyboard, practice directing and shooting scences with the camera. There are many roles to play in the production of a film: find out which ones call to you-writer, actor, director, cinematographer?

Cooking & More: The Good Earth
Our earth feeds us in many wonderful ways, as you will find as you create and cook yummy, nutritious food with Jo Hosker. A field trip to the local farmers' market to buy ingredients will be part of the week. Learn how to return to the earth, the gifts it gives us; feed the earth, plant and grow in ways that benefit the enviroment.

Acting for youngSTARS!
Theater games, Warm-up activities, Improvisation, and On-stage experience! Learn acting basics- learn to love the stage, to have fun in a week filled with drama. Back by popular demand, Jape Payette, an actor, theater coach, and veteran Summer of Discovery teacher, will lead this course.

Computer Game Designers
Do you love play computer games? Design your own! Build a side-scroller and an arcade style game. Add art and music. Share your games with your classmates, friends, and family. The only prerequisite is a willingness to have fun!

ANIMAL CARE
Care for animals. Learn basic care for animals with Essex Agricultural High School's instructor, Clarice Grima, and become more aware of the ways in which they return our care. Learn how to approach, safely handle, and provide care for several different types of animals. Animals visiting the Lynn campus and field trips will be included in learning about the care of animals around us.