In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities.
ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon.
Summer Activity Review
Google CS First Video Game Design
Miniatures and Terrain Making
Games Workshop
Making bushes and hedges
Walls
Proxxon Foam cutter
Mold Making and Casting
The folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours.
Materials Used
Plaster of Paris
Laboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding Machine
Moldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)
2 Part silicone mold putty
2 part liquid silicone molds
2 part epoxy as casting medium
Mold Release
Summer Games
Kerbal Space Program
Valheim
Gaslands
Keep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures!
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Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.