Code Ninjas Camp (6th - 8th Grade)
In partnership with Code Ninjas—a nationally recognized leader in youth STEM education—our coding and creative technology camps give kids the chance to build the skills of tomorrow in a fun, supportive, and hands-on environment. Designed for campers ages 7+, these sessions introduce real-world concepts like coding, digital creativity, AI, animation, design thinking, and content creation through age-appropriate tools and guided exploration.
- Dates: July 27 - July 31 (Week 1); August 3 - August 7 (Week 2)
- Ages: 6th - 8th Grade
- Time: 8:30AM-12:30PM & 1:00PM-5:00PM
- Extended Morning Care: 8:00AM-8:30AM
- Extended Evening Care: 5:00PM-6:30PM
- Location: YMCA of Greenwich (50 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830)
Week 1: July 27- 31
AM (8:30-12:30) - 3D Printing
PM (1:00-5:00) - Future Minds: AI Academy
Week 2: August 3-7
AM - Stop Motion Animation
PM - Become A YouTuber
FUTURE MINDS AI ACADEMY
This camp is designed for Ninjas ages 7+ to explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence through hands-on coding, games, and robotics. Kids learn how AI recognizes images, understands patterns, and powers the smart technology they use every day. Throughout the week, Ninjas experiment with fun, kid-safe AI tools and apply their growing knowledge to design their own creative projects—from mini chatbots to AI-powered games. By the end, they’ll gain confidence as responsible creators of the future, not just users of technology.
ADVENTURES IN 3D PRINTING
Through Adventures in 3D Printing, ninjas will explore design thinking and the innovative process as they learn to prototype and test new creations using Tinkercad software.
Students will learn how to design, model, and print their own creations—from keychains, cars, action heroes to custom toys and more. Along the way, they’ll develop problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
STOP MOTION ANIMATION
In this creative, hands-on camp, Ninjas explore the magic of stop-motion filmmaking using a variety of mediums including Claymation, LEGO® Minifigures, pipe-cleaner creatures, and more. Campers learn how to plan scenes, capture images frame-by-frame, and bring characters to life using kid-friendly animation tools. Along the way, they practice storytelling, timing, and rapid prototyping as they turn simple objects into animated masterpieces. By the end of camp, each Ninja leaves with their own original short films and a proud understanding of real animation techniques.
BECOME A YOUTUBER!
In this exciting, creator-focused camp, Ninjas sharpen both their coding and vlogging skills by designing a custom game in Scratch, MakeCode, or Roblox and producing a polished video tutorial to showcase it. Campers learn the fundamentals of storytelling, scriptwriting, recording, and basic editing—just like real content creators. They also explore online safety, responsible digital citizenship, and how to build a positive presence on their own personalized YouTube channel. By the end, each Ninja walks away with a playable game and a pro-style video they can proudly share.