Quest & Starforce TechnoCamp
Course Description
Quest Camp includes a game-based experience that combines the physical elements of board games, the digital interface of a video game, and the strategy of escape rooms. The result is POWERFUL and PURPOSEFUL play. Through Quest Camp, learners explore, take risks, make decisions, collaborate and grow both individually and as members of teams.
Skills Learned
Collaboration
Inquiry
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Reflection
Quest Seasons 1-3 are for current 3rd - 5th graders
Starforce is for incoming 1st & 2nd graders
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QST-SRT_Main_BO_EN_v3.mp4Quest Season 2 - Glitch
Grades 3-5
Quest Season 1 - Cataclysm
Grades 3-5
Our first season is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all students have suddenly vanished. Students must work together to rebuild society and survive the myriad of challenges that lie ahead in their new world. Teachers role-play as an all-knowing Artificial Intelligence robot to assist their students as they embark on the Quest.
Sample Day Schedule
Parents/Guardians must walk in and check students in the first day.
9:00-9:15 Check In and Group Activity
9:15 - 10:15 Activity Build/Challenge
10:15-10:30 Snack Break
10:30-11:45 Activity/Challenge
11.45 -12:00 Clean Up
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 -1:15 Group Activity
1:15-2:15 Activity Build/Challenge
2:15 - 2:30 Snack Break
2:30 -3:45 Activity/Challenge
3:45 - 4:00 Clean Up
4:00 Group Dismissal
**The last day of camp is "Parent Showcase Day". You will recieve the information when you check your child in the first day. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!**
FAQ
What is the Quest Camp System?
The Quest Challenge is a complete problems based challenge kit made of specialized activities for students to learn. https://www.questboxes.com/how-quest-works
Do I need to bring a Quest Kit?
No, NISD will provide Quest kits for students to use at camp.
Does get my child get to keep the Quest kit?
Unfortunately, the Quest kits are for classroom use only.
Does my child need to have any programming or robotics experience to enroll in this robotics engineering camp?
No, this camp curriculum is designed for students from beginner level to advanced level. Students with no experience will be given an introduction into problem solving and learning through role play and cross curricular activities.
Is a snack or lunch provided at NISD TechnoCamps?
No. Quest Season 2 is an all day camp. Please bring enough food for 2 snacks/drinks breaks and a bagged lunch.
My child is not within the age range of this camp. Is this camp appropriate for my child?
The age ranges provided are for informational and guidance purpose only. We feel that parents are the ultimate judge of where their child will comfortable. If parents are uncertain, we encourage parents to call us for appropriate recommendations on placement of their kids.