Arlington Community Education

Travel through history following thrilling true-story adventures of the Cold War, Titanic, and Forbidden City. Get introduced to each time period by watching a short cinematic Minecraft film. Then take on the role of a famous historical figure such as President John F. Kennedy or Emperor Yongle. Try to find an imposter on the sinking Titanic, skydive into the Forbidden City to loot treasure, survive endless waves of zombies and other Minecraft mobs in the U.S. Pentagon, and more, in authentic Minecraft recreations of these historic locations.

Explore the world of money and become a financial pro! Learn how to set goals, stick to a budget, and make smart money decisions. Spend time online, researching rental properties, exploring stocks, and planning essentials for your own business. Play fun financial games and stock market simulations to understand how cash flow, credit cards, and compound interest work. You’ll create a financial portfolio and a business pitch deck to showcase your new skills.

FULL DAY: Join a wild, crazy, and extravagant week of geeking out on tech. We’ll give you the tools and confidence to complete five exciting projects in five days. You’ll become a Scratch superstar and learn to code as you build cool interactive games. As a Minecraft mastermind, you’ll design and engineer towering castles and sprawling cities. Use powerful design software as a graphic design guru to create eye-catching logos, posters, and illustrations. Photo phenoms will capture amazing shots, explore angles and lighting, and discover the magic of visual storytelling through stills and video. Please note: Although this is a screen-heavy class, there will also be lots of movement and outdoor breaks throughout the day.