How Our Camp’s WAITLIST Works

What a camp looks like if it's sold-out.

Ever since Classroom Antics began offering camps in 2008, we have managed wait-lists for full sold-out camps. And since we commonly are asked how we manage our WAITLIST for camps, I felt it was the right time to share our process openly with everyone. What is a WAITLIST? A wait-list (or WAITLIST) is a waiting list. And when you sign-up for a camp WAITLIST, you are putting yourself on a waiting list. How Does the WAITLIST Work? Our camps hold 12 campers each. When the 12th slot is taken, … [Read more...]

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Win 4 Tickets to Louisville LEGO KidsFest

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The Louisville LEGO KidsFest event is next month, starting April 5, and Classroom Antics Tech Camps has four tickets (up to $80 value) to give for the Friday Session on April 5, 2012 from 4pm-8:30pm! The contest is at the bottom of this web page. What is LEGO KidsFest? The LEGO® KidsFest is a giant traveling LEGO® expo coming to Louiville’s Kentucky Exposition Center April 5-7, 2013. This hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO® extravaganza features millions of LEGO® bricks, not to … [Read more...]

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When is the Right Time to Sign-Up for Camp?

Registering for camps early gives you many luxuries.

Parents often ask "When is the right time to sign-up for camp?" And typically we respond with "as soon as you know your child wants to attend." And this is true because you can often get the best camp prices and availability the earlier you register for camp. However, this doesn't answer the real question you want to ask: "When do camps start to sell out?" And the answer to this can be complicated. Factors that affect the answer are: What type of camp is it? (overnight vs day … [Read more...]

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Solving the After-Care Summer Camp Problem

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Are you looking for before- and after-care for summer camp? I think I found someone who can help. This past weekend, we met Susan Cornish at the 2013 Cincinnati Summer Camp Fair. Susan is the franchise owner of College Nannies+Tutors throughout Ohio, including Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland Akron. The Pickup-Dropoff Challenge of Summer Day Camps What do you do with your children when summer camp is shorter than your workday or during those breaks in summer camps where the children are … [Read more...]

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New BSA Merit Badges Align with Tech Camps

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By the end of 2014, there will be a Boy Scout Merit Badge to coincide with every one of our technology camps: Robotics, Game Design, Animation, and Programming! Here are the details for each badge: Robotics BSA Merit Badge We discussed the Robotics Merit Badge in 2011 when the badge first came out. Little did we know this was going to revitalize the entire Boy Scout Merit Badge collection! Released: April 11, 2011 Link: Requirements Attending a LEGO Robotics camp fulfills the … [Read more...]

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Summer Tech Camps in Fairfield Ohio 2013

Tri-County Assembly Church in Fairfield, Ohio

The Tri-County Assembly Church in Fairfield will be hosting six different summer day camps (classes) this 2013 season from Classroom Antics Tech Camps. Week-long classes will run during the morning and afternoon for 3 hours/day (15 total hours per class). Children attending full-day (both morning and afternoon camps) may stay and eat with other full-day campers and staff (just pack a lunch). Campers may enroll in up-to-two camps. Choose one camp in the morning, and another in the afternoon. … [Read more...]

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Cromwell Returns From the Body Shop

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Our Classroom Antics mascot, Cromwell, had some work done this past winter. Some of his parts were getting rusty, and Cromwell had to go in for his scheduled maintenance, much like mom and dad's car! Well, we're happy to tell you that Cromwell is doing well since he left the body shop, and he's even improved a little. Cromwell's Improvements Additional hand clamp makes gripping items easier. Side head antennas design improves range that Cromwell can talk with other robots. With … [Read more...]

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Top 13 Reasons to Love Summer Tech Camps

Summer is a great season to be a kid. And part of what makes summer so much fun is Summer Camp! So we wanted to compile the top 13 reasons it's great to be at our tech camps during the summer. Many of the reasons to love Summer Tech Camps below are from parents and camp alumni. Hope you enjoy! You get to try new things! Meet new friends just like me! The cool camp t-shirt I get to wear all summer! Design an awesome Pac Man video game with rocket ships! Produce the next movie … [Read more...]

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Summer Tech Camps in Montgomery Ohio 2013

Ascension Lutheran Church in Montgomery, Ohio

The Ascension Lutheran Church will be hosting six different summer day camps (classes) this 2013 season from Classroom Antics Tech Camps. Week-long classes will run during the morning and afternoon for 3 hours/day (15 total hours per class). Children attending full-day (both morning and afternoon camps) may stay and eat with other full-day campers and staff (just pack a lunch). Campers may enroll in up-to-two camps. Choose one camp in the morning, and another in the afternoon. Or just … [Read more...]

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Summer Tech Camps in Mason Ohio 2013

Heritage Presbyterian Church in Mason, Ohio

The Heritage Church will be hosting six different summer day camps (classes) this 2013 season from Classroom Antics Tech Camps. Week-long classes will run during the morning and afternoon for 3 hours/day (15 total hours per class). Children attending full-day (both morning and afternoon camps) may stay and eat with other full-day campers and staff (just pack a lunch). Campers may enroll in up-to-two camps. Choose one camp in the morning, and another in the afternoon. Or just sign-up for a … [Read more...]

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