App Attack!
June 28-July 2, 2021 or August 9-August 13, 2021 | M, T, W, Th, F
Virtually with Black Rocket

​Two Sessions to Choose From!
June 28-July 2, 2021 or August 9-August 13, 2021 | M, T, W, Th, F

​Details


Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize your own game app! Using a specialized app & game development tool, students will explore the world of web-based (HTML5) mobile apps. In addition to learning the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Student-created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device or computer. Publishing to App Stores not included. Students do not need to own a smartphone or tablet to take this class. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.

Ages 8-11 and 11-14.

*Compatible with Windows OS only.

Registration Information​


Registration fee: 
  • $169 per student



Session Times and Dates 


​
​Dates
 ​Times
 ​Days
 ​Excluded Dates
 ​Ages
 ​Tuition
June 28-July 2
 ​8:30-11:30 a.m.
 ​M, T, W, Th, F
 ​
 ​8-11
 ​$169
June 28-July 2
 ​12:30-3:30 p.m.
 ​M, T, W, Th, F
 ​
 11-14
 ​$169
August 9-August 13
 ​8:30-11:30 a.m.
 ​M, T, W, Th, F
 ​
 8-11
 ​$169
August 9-August 13
 ​12:30-3:30 p.m.
 ​M, T, W, Th, F
 ​
 11-14
 ​$169

Watch for emails the week before camp with instructions to download the software and meeting links!

​Instructor


This program is designed by Black Rocket, an educational technology company that specializes in emerging technologies and instruction. Black Rocket has more than a decade of experience designing camps in the STEM and digital arts fields. Black Rocket will provide a professional instructor for your program.

Technical Requirements


Computer: Most computers running Windows 10 manufactured after 2013 should be able to run any of our courses’ software. Some courses are Chromebook and Mac compatible. See the Course Compatibility chart.

Internet Speeds: 10mbs Download / 5mbs Upload

You can test your speeds using the free, simple to use service, speedtest.net.

Web Browser: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox

Additional Hardware: Computer Mouse, headset or speakers, webcam (optional), 5GB of Hard Drive space

For more detailed technical specifications for Windows PC and Max OSX requirements, visit the Black Rocket website. 

​Contact Information


Continuing Education's offices on the Marshfield and Wausau campuses are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Both campuses will reopen to the public on Monday, August 2, 2021. Please email the Stevens Point Continuing Education office at uwspceweb@uwsp.edu for assistance. 

The Stevens Point Continuing Education office will be open to the public starting Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Please call 715-346-3838 for a walk-in appointment.

For program information, please email Christine Gunderson, Program Manager, at cgunders@uwsp.edu. 

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 

Please contact Continuing Education at 715-346-3838 or uwspceweb@uwsp.edu.