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Learn about all aspects of filming your very own short film. We will spend time brainstorming, scripting, directing, filming and editing a short film. Representatives from the Hoban video committee will help guide you through the filmmaking process. On June 11, we will have an awards Ceremony where all films will be shown. Parents are welcome to attend.

Experience the entrepreneurial process from discovery to owning and operating a business in this exciting, hands-on camp. We will spend time exploring new business opportunities, developing and applying our natural abilities to innovate, designing and validating products and services, and finally pitching products for a chance to win cash prizes!  If you hope to one day be your own boss or want to hone your ability to innovate and influence, this camp is for you!  

Modeled after Hoban’s successful JAM (Justice Akron Ministry) program, Junior JAM is a great camp for students interested in learning about and participating in Christian service.  Students will travel to different community organizations in the greater Akron area to live out their faith by serving others. Along with service, the camp will also include time for prayer, fellowship and learning about social justice. Campers will complete six to eight hours of service. Junior JAM is limited to 18 students due to transportation seating restrictions.  

Campers should wear closed-toed shoes, T-shirts and appropriate-length pants or shorts that you don’t mind getting dirty. Bring a water bottle, hat and sunscreen. Lunch will be provided both days for campers. 

Have fun snapping photos, playing with editing software and learning to see the "photo potential" of your surroundings! Photography campers will learn how to operate a digital SLR camera while learning techniques to take dynamic photographs. Photo editing skills in Adobe Photoshop will be taught, and each camper will take home beautiful prints of their photos. Camera, computer and editing software will be provided for each camper. Limit of eight people.  

A PEPPY, PEACHY POSSE OF PLUCKY POETS

Young poets will have the chance to explore their creativity and talents by learning about and experimenting with different forms and devices of poetry. This not only includes writing traditional poetry, but will also introduce some hands-on, out-of-the-box poetry activities students have likely never seen before! Our camp will culminate in a “Poetry Slam” performance on the last day, where parents are welcome to come see the best work their poets have produced over the course of the camp. Both experienced and newly inspired poets are welcome.

Esports is one of the fastest growing industries. Beyond being fun, participation in esports can help students earn college scholarships, learn about different career opportunities and develop skills by working in a team environment. Campers will learn about gaming strategies, team building and communication. Explore official esports tournaments and structure and meet representatives from local university esports teams.

Computer science is so much more than computer programming. Campers will spend time tearing down and learning about the components of computers and how to put them back together again. We will also spend time developing an app for the iPhone. Having an iPhone is not required.

Campers will be introduced to nanoscience and nanotechnology as a leading, cutting-edge science with an emphasis on nano in nature, health, energy and the environment.  

What is nanoscience? Nanoscience is the study of structures and materials on the scale of nanometers. How big is a nanometer? To give you an idea, a piece of paper is about 75,000 nanometers thick. When structures are made small enough—in the nanometer size range—they can take on interesting and useful properties.

IS IT ART OR SCIENCE?

Campers will create original 3D objects using TinkerCAD software and then print them! After that, we will shift our focus to the laser cutter/etcher to bring our ideas to life on plastic or wood.