Name: Redstone Logic Lab-6/15/2026 - 6/19/2026 | Ages 9-12 | Blue Ridge Boost
SKU: SUMMER26-REDSTONEENGINEERING-W3-26
Price: 509.99 USD
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Redstone Logic Lab

Redstone Logic Lab: Minecraft Education Camp

Overview: Build cool contraptions in Minecraft using Redstone! In five days, we start with simple switches and wires, then learn how to make doors open, lights blink, timers tick, and memory blocks remember. Each day includes a short lesson, ample build time, engaging challenges, and a brief show-and-tell. No Redstone experience needed.

What Students Learn

Redstone basics: power, wires, repeaters, and comparators (what they do in simple words)
Logic building blocks: NOT, AND, OR, and “either/or” gates to make smart machines
Timing and clocks: make buttons into short pulses and build blinking timers
Memory and counters: builds that remember a press or count your steps
Useful creations: doors, traps, farms, keypad locks, and combo puzzles
Good builder habits: plan first, add signs/labels, save versions, and fix mistakes

Daily Plan (4 sessions per day)

Day 1 — Power and Signals

S1: Meet Redstone: where power comes from and how it travels
S2: Build time: switches and doors; try out pistons
S3: Fix‑it skills: add lamps to test, find breaks, and try again
S4: Mini‑challenge: a door that needs more than one switch, with “on/off” lights

Day 2 — Make Decisions with Logic

S1: NOT, AND, OR made easy (why doors open only when the right switches are on)
S2: Smaller, neater designs; combine gates to do more
S3: “Either/or” gates for toggles and detectors
S4: Challenge: team door with 3 switches and a simple test plan

Day 3 — Timing, Pulses, and Clocks

S1: How long is a “tick”? Make short pulses and simple delays
S2: Build clocks that blink or click on their own
S3: Make buttons behave better with pulse extenders and edge detectors
S4: Challenge: a timed door or trap with a light countdown

Day 4 — Memory and Counting

S1: Memory blocks that remember “on” until you turn them “off”
S2: Counters that go 1, 2, 3, 4 using Redstone parts
S3: Simple score displays with lamps in patterns
S4: Challenge: a combo lock that can be reset and shows “try again”

Day 5 — Final Build and Showcase

S1: Plan it: draw your idea and list the pieces you need
S2: Build sprint: put gates, timing, and memory together
S3: Polish: label wires, add test lamps, make it tidy
S4: Showcase: a 1–2 minute demo of how your machine works

Outcomes

A collection of Redstone builds plus a final project to show family and friends
Confidence using gates, timers, memory, and simple debugging
Your own “Redstone patterns” world to reuse later

Safety and Teamwork

Clear build zones, regular backups, and kind collaboration
Signs and labels so everyone understands each circuit

Level Up (for fast movers)

Make designs smaller and tidier
Use observers and simple flying machines
Try Redstone “buses,” priority rules, and a tiny add‑and‑light counter

Camp Essentials

Ages: 9 to 12 years old.
Dates: Monday, 6/15/2026 to Friday, 6/19/2026
Times:
- Full-Day,8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- AM, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- PM, 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
What to Bring: Water bottle, lunch, and one or two light snacks.
Video gaming: Allowed with parent permission during Exploration Time
Tech Provided: Computers and robotics kits (for in‑camp use only; equipment stays with us).
Skill Level: Beginners welcome; no prior coding experience required
Dress Code: Comfortable clothes; indoor‑friendly shoes
Contact: camps@yblueridgeboost.com • (434) 260‑0636
Allergies/Medical: Share details during registration; bring any necessary meds
Behavior & Safety: Kindness first; follow staff directions; internet safety rules apply