POP Summer Pinball Camp
Age: 5-13; Boys and Girls
Cost: Recommended donation of $250 (including PINBOX 3000, $50 value*)
Time: 11:30 am -5:30 pm
Class Size: 5-10
Instructors: 3
Dates: Aug 8-12 2016
Description: Week long half day pinball camp with combination of free play, instruction, technique workshop, fun daily tournaments and PINBOX 3000 design activity*. No previous pinball experience or skills required. Campers will have a chance to play a variety of pinball games from early electro-mechanical games, classic solid state games from the pinball hey-day (multi flipper / multi ball), as well as current rulesets for modern titles. Camp instructors will provide basic instruction, tips, and provide insight into the techniques the pros use including: advanced nudging, highly advanced flipper skills, scoring strategies, and ball passes. Focus on having fun while also learning scoring strategies to win. Fun tournaments with varying formats like pingolf, split flipper/doubles play, and classic three strikes elimination. Guest speakers during the week include a famous pinball programmer and video calls with World Champion pinball players (subject to availability).
Schedule:
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thur |
Fri |
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11:30-12:15 |
Drop-off / Free Play |
Drop-off / Free Play |
Drop-off / Free Play |
Drop-off / Free Play |
Drop-off / Free Play |
12:15-1:00 Instruction Video |
BYOL – Lunch Kick-off: Intros and Best machine icebreaker. Game tutorial |
BYOL – Lunch Game tutorial |
BYOL – Lunch Game tutorial |
BYOL – Lunch Game tutorial |
BYOL – Lunch Game tutorial Best machine re-vote |
1-2 Demo Practice |
Skills: Technique Basics |
Skills: Nudging |
Skills: Strategies |
Skills: Advanced Flipper Skills |
Learn: Pinball design and programming |
2-3:30 |
Tournament – Highest score |
Tournament – Split Flipper |
Tournament – Two Strikes |
Tournament – TBD |
Tournament – TBD |
3:30-4:30 |
Snacks & PinBox Design |
Snacks & PinBox Design |
Snacks & PinBox Design |
Snacks & PinBox Design |
Snacks & PinBox Design |
4:30-5:30 |
Free Play / Pick-up |
Free Play / Pick-up |
Free Play / Pick-up |
Free Play / Pick-up |
Free Play / Pick-up Winners & Awards Ceremony with families |
This years camp will be smaller in size and will have the additional activity where campers can design their very own pinball machine (http://cardboardteckinstantute.bigcartel.com/product/pinbox-3000). Campers are encouraged to bring items from home to decorate and design their games. Basic art supplies will be provided (Tape, glue, paper, scissors, markers)
Each camper will have a workbook with summary of what they learned that day. On the last day of camp families are encouraged to join us for the last hour to watch award ceremonies (everyone is a winner) and play with their kids.
A deposit of 50% is required to sign up and hold a spot. Payment can be sent through paypal to nicole@pinballoutreach.org or paid with check/cash. For in person registration please check our weekly hours here: pinballoutreach.org/hq
Full payment is required by 7/31. Refunds will only be given if your spot is filled by another camper. Please contact us to pay your balance BEFORE the first day of camp.
Questions? Email nicole@pinballoutreach.org