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Animation, Web Design & Movie Making

Animation, Web Design & Movie Making

Computer camps for ages 6-17

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will offer 13 different summer computer camps for kids in Franklin, TN and Nolensville, TN.  This is a chance for kids to learn computer skills like web design, animation, or game design in an interactive setting. All supplies are provided, including laptops to use in class. Instructors provided by Youth Tech, Inc. All camps are open to the public, and anyone may register and participate. Additional camp details and on-line registration are available at: www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Video Game Design

Learn the basics of video game design and produce games to share with friends. For ages 10-17, $170.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. May 29-June 1 (#11490)  from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 2-3 (#11503) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and Nolensville July 30-August 2 (#11504) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Animation

Utilize award-winning animation software to create fun interactive animation of your own! For ages 10-17, $155.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. May 29-June 1 (#11488) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Movie Makers

Students will film, direct and edit their own digital video in this class for ages 10-17. Learn about green screen and special effects. $150.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. June 4-7 (#11513)  from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

iGame Creators

Want to create video games?  This introductory course for younger students (6-10 years) will teach how to build simple games which include animation. $115.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. June 4-7 (#11493)  from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 16-19 (#11509) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

iCode

Learn the basics of coding in this class for 6-12 year olds.  Create virtual apps and write programs. $115.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. June 18-21 (#11514)  from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Application Design

A hands-on look at the world of application design for kids 10-17.  Design your own app and share with friends on an Apple or Android device.  $155.  Offered at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. June 18-21 (#11515) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 30-August 2  (#11508) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

The Gaming Academy

Students will be immersed in the world of 2D and 3D in this five-day course for ages 10-17. $300.  Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 2-6 (#11505) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

3D Game Design

If you are looking to design professional 3D games, try this design course for ages 10-17. $160.  Combines the Video Game Design, Advanced Game Design and 3D Game Design courses. Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 5-6 (#11506) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Web Design and Development

An in-depth look at the world of web design and development for ages 10-17. Learn to build a website and get free hosting for one year. $155.  Offered at the Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd.  July 16-19 (#11507) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register now at www.wcparksandrec.com.

 

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.