Week 1 Fun in Oakland!

We're off to a great start in Oakland this week. This week features some incredible classes and some even better memories. From exciting endeavors in entrepreneurship to some spine-tingling surgical sessions, each class this week will certainly be a highlight of the summer.

Anatomy and Surgical Techniques students have been enthusiastically learning the parts of the body and performing operations on virtual patients, and real-life sheep brains.

Students learn about the microscope and even observe their own cheek cells!

Enthusiastic students observe a finished anatomical chart.

Introduction to Java Programming students are learning the ins and outs of computer science by utilizing code. They've started to use code sequences to develop their own games utilizing if statements, arrays, methods, and plenty of other computer terms that I can only pretend to understand. 

Despite his best effort in teaching me, I still don't know anything about Java.

Students eagerly await their new instructions from their teacher. Only his arm is pictured

The Engineering of Ice Cream has led to a very delicious week. The students get to create delectable desserts and learn while doing it. As a result, the camp becomes more like a confectionery, or at least it smells like one.

That gumdrop bridge looks good enough to eat!

One eager student came in, in costume!

Shark Tank Jr. swam into camp this week too. Kids are learning about what it takes to create, scale, and advertise a successful business. They've designed their own logos, had some great brainstorm sessions, and are well on their way to becoming successful business owners. In a few years, these valuable businesses might be publicly traded at the stock exchange. To think that a multi-million dollar business started here. 

These future venture capitalists are working hard on their creations.

"I worked harder and smarter than most people in the businesses I have been in."- Mark Cuban

The best part about this week, is that it isn't even over yet! We'll report back on Friday with even more fun activities going on at good ol' Oakland this week.