Interactive Media and STEM Writing: Future Leaders Camp

Enhance your students' reading, listening, speaking, viewing, research, vocabulary and writing skills. Present your research in any medium you wish. No more summer reading and writing slides! Embedded lessons from our AOL Writing and TJ Student Portrait Writing classes. Enrichment, study skills, time management, and test prep in one!

This workshop is designed for grades 6-8 students eager to explore the dynamic field of interactive media, web, and video game design, coupled with the art of STEM and persuasive writing. Participants will explore creating digital narratives and interactive experiences, learning how these mediums can convey powerful messages and stories. The workshop emphasizes the importance of persuasive writing techniques and research skills, vital for crafting compelling narratives within games and for academic endeavors such as scholarship and college essay writing. By merging interactive media or game design with writing, students will leave with unique skills, ready to influence the world of interactive media and beyond.

These camps, with a focus on interactive media, offer students a fun and engaging way to spend their summer and provide a multidisciplinary approach to learning. By integrating multimedia, web, or video game design with academic skill-building, students gain practical experience that enhances their creativity, technical skills, and writing abilities, positioning them for success in their educational and future career paths.