Students with Asperger's Syndrome or high functioning Autism will be introduced to animation at Camp iCan.
Submitted by Yulia Piller, CEO and Co-Founder Arts and Technology Institute
Artsbr& Technology Institute, located in Frisco, is proud to present their firstbrannual Camp iCAN on August 19-22. Camp iCAN is designed to introduce children with Asperger'sbrSyndrome or high functioning Autism to the process of animation. This enriching educational opportunity allowsbrchildren on the upper end of the ASD spectrum to work on interpersonal andbrcommunication skills while enjoying the art of animated creativity andbrexpression. ATI is currently acceptingbrapplications for children (ages 9-15) on a limited space availability basis.
AtbrArts & Technology Institute we try to connect a child's needs withbravailable and appropriate technology. brResearch has shown that children on the ASD spectrum thrive when usingbrtechnology as a tool when engaged in expressive activities. Animation is a way for children on thebrspectrum to express themselves in a creative and fun way.
This fun-packed camp will have your child seeingbrtheir favorite cartoons in a whole new light. brStudents will learn techniques in stop motion animation and 2Dbranimation. Children will create theirbrown animation to take home at the end of the session. In addition to animation techniques, ourbrhighly skilled instructors teach a curriculum that is holistic and problembrbased driven. Your child's project willbrbe supported by enhancing core curriculum skills such as language arts,brscience, and math. The great part ofbrthis type of learning is that it is not only educational but hands on and fun.
ASD/Asperger's childrenbrmay bring a peer mentor or sibling helper at a discounted rate. Rates start at $350 per child or $489 for abrcamper/mentor combination registration. CampbriCAN is open to 30 students. Upon maximum enrollment, interested campers willbrbe placed on a waiting list. For more informationbrvisit Arts and Technology Institute or call 469.726.9284.