Calendar of Events at CMoA

Apr
1
Mon
2024 SPRING BREAK Camp: Robotics & LEGO Fortnite
Apr 1 @ 9:00 am – Apr 5 @ 4:00 pm

Camp Name: SPRING BREAK Robotics and LEGO Fortnite
Camp Week: April 1 – 5, 2024
Suggested Ages: 8 – 12
Duration: Full Day Camp (M-F) 9AM – 4PM
Cost $450 (plus $50 one-time, new camper registration fee)

This Robotics camp targets the beginner.  No prior robotics or programming knowledge is required.

Campers work on Mindstorm EV3 robots and learn to build and code the robot.

Campers will be able to build and program robots to engage in various challenges such as robot obstacle courses, mazes, and more fun and exciting matches.

Your camper will learn the principles of building and programming to be successful in their missions while learning how to work with motors and sensors with precision and control.

Lego Fortnite is a creative fusion of two popular worlds—LEGO and the iconic Fortnite game. In this imaginative crossover, the dynamic and customizable nature of LEGO bricks meets the vibrant and action-packed universe of Fortnite. Builders can recreate iconic Fortnite scenes or invent their brick-based battles, bringing the virtual gaming experience into the tangible realm of LEGO. With mini-figures representing Fortnite characters, players have the opportunity to construct their own miniature Fortnite adventures, combining the thrill of gameplay with the hands-on joy of LEGO building. It’s a delightful blend of digital gaming and real-world creativity, offering fans a new way to engage with their favorite Fortnite moments.***Software, Materials, and Laptops provided at no charge***

TO REGISTER for this camp, please head to:  STREM HQ SPRING BREAK Camp Registration 2024

CMoA is proud to be working with partner STREM HQ for our 2024 summer camps.

 

Apr
6
Sat
Punch Card Machine Demo
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Punch Card Machine Demo

Ever wonder about the history of the punchcard?

The punchcard exhibit starts with a Jacquard Loom, one of the earliest uses of punched cards, which helped to make woven fabric more affordable. Herman Hollerith’s invention of electromechanical processing of cards tabulated data for the 1890 census. The @IBM family of punch card machines was used for data processing and record-keeping across many industries and academia. Punched cards were even used for matchmaking at the University of Iowa in 1963!

Come learn more about this history and punch your own souvenir card on an original IBM 029 to take home during the demo.

Saturday, 2 – 4 PM, free with museum membership or admission.

Apr
13
Sat
TECH-Splore at CMoA
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
TECH-Splore at CMoA

Join us at CMoA for TECH-Splore on April 13th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM!

Tech enthusiasts are invited to rent booths and showcase their unique technology collections.

Whether you’re a collector of vintage computers, gaming consoles, or cutting-edge gadgets, Tech-Splore provides a platform to share your passion with fellow enthusiasts and museum visitors alike.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and celebrate the evolution of technology.

Booth rental = one table and two chairs, basic power access
– Members – Free
– Volunteers – Free
– Not-Yet-Members – $25

TECH-Splore Table Rental Form

If your display requires more than access to a basic outlet, please contact us.

 

Apr
27
Sat
Electronics Recycling Drive
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Electronics Recycling Drive

It’s that time again!  Our semi-annual Electronics Recycling Drive!

Do you have unused electronics lying around? Do you want to dispose of them securely?  Computer Museum of America (CMoA) and New Life Technology Group have partnered to hold a electronics recycling drop off at CMoA.  Simply pull up to the front of the museum and New Life Tech Group will take it, literally, from there!

For a complete list of acceptable/unacceptable items, please visit NewLifeTechGroup.com

Flat screen TVs have a $20 disposal fee per TV.

Unfortunately, the following items cannot be accepted at this drive:
TVs (other than flat screens) / CRT (Tube) Monitors or TVs / DLP/Rear Projection TVs
Refrigerators / Large Appliances 

AC Units / Thermostats

 

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