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Summer Camps Week Three: NextGen Academy Experience

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Grades: 2nd to 8th

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Description

Welcome to The NextGen Experience (Week 3) — a hands-on, high-energy week where students dive into AI robotics, game design, and accelerated learning. This week features entirely new workshops from Week 1, making it perfect for returning campers or first-timers looking for a fresh challenge.



Students will spend their mornings mastering core academic skills using AI-powered tools, and their afternoons tackling two immersive, project-based workshops: Mission: MARS and Designer is You.


What to Expect

Morning: Core Skills Block (8:45 AM – 11:00 AM)

Students engage in a 2-hour accelerated learning block using adaptive AI tools, mirroring the GT School model. This focused time allows students to make rapid academic progress at their own pace. The block includes built-in brain breaks with pickup basketball and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate free-for-alls to keep energy high.



Workshop 1: Mission MARS

Students step into the role of aerospace engineers, collaborating with an AI-powered robotic system (the Innate.bot MARS Robot). Over four days, teams will learn to program the rover, design custom actions, and navigate a simulated Martian surface to complete complex mission objectives.



Workshop 2: Designer is You

A deep dive into coding logic and game design. Students start by playing Baba Is You to master foundational programming concepts (rules, logic, and conditions). Then, they transition to using Claude Code to design, build, and playtest their very own 2D platformer level.



Wednesday: Mobile Squad Outing

We take the learning off-campus! On Wednesday afternoon, the squad heads to Main Event Austin for team-building, arcade games, and high-energy fun.


Friday: Parent Showcase

The week culminates in a showcase from 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM. Parents are invited to campus to watch the students demonstrate their autonomous Mars rover missions and playtest the 2D platformer levels they built from scratch.


Lunch & Tech Provided: We provide daily lunch, snacks, and all necessary technology (laptops, robots, software). Students just need to bring a water bottle!



Note: Participation in The NextGen Experience counts as an official Shadow Day for prospective families and waives the NextGen Academy application fee for Fall 2026! Lunch, snacks, and all necessary technology are provided.


(Looking for more? Check out our Two-Week Bundle to combine this with Camp GG (Week 4) and save $350!)


In-Person Instruction

Cost

The fee is $750.00 per registration

Schedule

Date Day From To
7/6/26 Mon 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
7/7/26 Tue 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
7/8/26 Wed 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
7/9/26 Thu 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
7/10/26 Fri 8:30 AM 3:30 PM

Contact

NextGen Academy
512-270-8456
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Location

NextGen Academy 13915 US-183 Austin, Texas 78717 US

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Grades: 2nd to 8th