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Extra! Extra! Code UP! Art & Engineering Summer Enrichment Program
Interest Form Deadline Friday, May 8
Give your Kings Glen student a summer that sparks curiosity and builds real-world skills! Kings Glen is excited to announce the 2026 Code Up! Summer Program, a hands-on enrichment opportunity exploring the power of solar energy and the science of motion through engaging activities. We are fortunate to have funding available from the Department of Defense Educational Agency (DoDEA) to provide this opportunity for approximately 50 students.
Program Details:
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Who: Open to all rising 4th–6th grade students attending Kings Glen in the Fall of 2026.
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When: July 6–July 23, 2026
- Monday through Thursday (No classes on Fridays)
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Note: Students must be able to attend all three weeks.
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Time: 8:30am-1:00pm (exact time being finalized)
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Location: Kings Glen Elementary School.
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Transportation: One bus will be available for student use.
What Will Your Child Do?
This program integrates principles of structural, environmental, and mechanical engineering with artistic exploration. The weekly themes include Week 1: Solar, Week 2: Motion, and Week 3: Putting it all together.
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Discover Science & Engineering: Explore energy flow in ecosystems and thermal energy while creating a functioning solar oven. Students will master simple machines and gear ratios while understanding tension and load distribution in bridge and house designs.
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Learn to Code: Students will learn coding basics and physical computing using micro:bits and robotics. They will create unique projects ranging from simple animations to environmental data collectors.
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Artistic Exploration: Students will capture the natural environment through Plein Air sketching, explore UV light and chemical reactions through Cyanotype photography, and learn storytelling via Stop Motion Animation.
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Outdoor Investigation: Participants will take walking field trips to observe nature and collect real-world data, such as light levels, temperature, and water quality.
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Collaborate: Students will work individually and in teams to solve challenges, ultimately integrating their individual projects into a single "City Project."
If you are interested in having your child participate, please sign up using this link.
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Interest Form Deadline: Friday, May 8th.
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Notification Date: Families will be notified no later than Friday, May 15th if their child was selected to attend.
Should you have any questions, feel free to email KGNotes@fcps.edu. We look forward to a summer of building, coding, and creating!
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