2024 Summer Class

• Java Programming for AP CS - Grade 7+

  07/13 to 08/17  6 Classes Saturday 4:00pm-6:00pm $315/term Location: Online15

  Course Description

  This course is Part 1 of AP Computer Science A: Fundamental of Java. AP Computer Science A is one year curriculum for high school students. Sunshine has split it into part 1 and part 2 which usually can be finished in 2 terms.

  Prerequisite: No previous knowledge of Java is expected

  AP Computer Science A
  Advanced Placement Computer Science A is an AP Computer Science course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn college credit for a college-level computer science course. AP Computer Science A is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of Java. Java Programming Language is one of the most popular programming languages particularly for client–server web applications. Java is high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It is a general-purpose programming language intended to let programmers write once, run anywhere, meaning that compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Java applications are typically
  compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine regardless of the underlying computer architecture. 

  AP Computer Science A - Part 1: Fundamental of Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 1: Primitive Types
  Unit 2: Using Objects
  Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
  Unit 4: Iteration
  Unit 5: Writing Classes

  AP Computer Science A - Part 2: Advanced Concepts in Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 6: Array
  Unit 7: ArrayList
  Unit 8: 2D Array
  Unit 9: Inheritance
  Unit 10: Recursion

  Note: Each class will follow a format: Computer science Concepts, Programming activity, Quiz. 

  Reference Information:
  College Board (collegeboard.org) AP Computer Science A Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2019
  https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf

  Instructor: Craig Kaercher
  
  

• AP Computer Science A - Grade 8+

  07/13 to 08/17  6 Classes Saturday 1:00pm-3:00pm $315/term Location: Online5

  Course Description

  This course is for AP Computer Science A. Here is the course description and exam by College Board: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf. AP Computer Science A is one year curriculum for high school students. Sunshine has split it into part 1 and part 2 which usually can be finished in 2 terms.

  Prerequisite: None

  AP Computer Science A
  Advanced Placement Computer Science A is an AP Computer Science course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn college credit for a college-level computer science course. AP Computer Science A is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of Java. Java Programming Language is one of the most popular programming languages particularly for client–server web applications. Java is high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It is a general-purpose programming language intended to let programmers write once, run anywhere, meaning that compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Java applications are typically
  compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine regardless of the underlying computer architecture. 

  AP Computer Science A - Part 1: Fundamental of Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 1: Primitive Types
  Unit 2: Using Objects
  Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
  Unit 4: Iteration
  Unit 5: Writing Classes

  AP Computer Science A - Part 2: Advanced Concepts in Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 6: Array
  Unit 7: ArrayList
  Unit 8: 2D Array
  Unit 9: Inheritance
  Unit 10: Recursion

  Note: Each class will follow a format: Computer science Concepts, Programming activity, Quiz. 

  Reference Information:
  College Board (collegeboard.org) AP Computer Science A Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2019
  https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf

  Instructor: Craig Kaercher
  
  

2024 Summer Camp

Note: Half-day camps can be combined as full-day camps from 8:30am-5pm.

• Week 1 (07/08-07/12)

  Life Science Camp for Grade K-2

  07/08 to 07/12  5 half day Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm $250/camp Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 1

  Course Description

  Sunshine Elite Life Science Camp for Grade K-2

  We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can make children grow and become even better scientists!

  Our life science camp adopts New Jersey standard for elementary science education plus unique Sunshine Elite style to foster creative thinking throughout hand-on experiences and research topics.

  We will discuss and work on the following topics:

  (1) Life Cycle, Ecosystem

  Understanding of the life-cycles of various creatures and plants in order to understand the world around      us and to connect ourselves with nature

  Understanding of the interdependence of living organisms in their environment

  Understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment

  
  (2) Plant genetics and field trips to Natural Park/Greenhouse

  (3) Research Topic: How animals, such as Monkey, Elephant, mice communicate?  Field trip to Zoo.

  (4) Human Body Systems - various organs, systems and their fuctions in human body

  (5) Study Human body cells under microscope : To Understand that all living organisms are composed of cells; understand that cells grow and divide to form many cells which perform specialized functions

   

  Learning basic building blocks of conducting scientific research (HOW TO THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST): 

  1. Aims : choosing the right question or aim of the investigation
  2. Hypothesis:  Make a guess on the outcome of the results
  3. Experiments or literature review: planning how to collect information or data

   

  Instructor: Kyle Golden
  
  

• Week 2 (07/15-07/19)

  Astronomy Science Camp for Grade K-2

  07/15 to 07/19  5 half day Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm $250/camp Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 1

  Course Description

  This camp is limited to 10 students.

  Astronomy Science Camp for Grade K-2

  We believe that every child is a scientist and that we can make children grow and become even better scientists!

  Our Solar and Earth Science Camp combines knowledge, creative thinking, research projects, and introduces newly advanced technology in space science. 
  We would like students to know the only limitation in science is your own imagination.

  We will discuss and work on the following topics:

  (1) Solar system and the dream of living on Mars.
  (2) Research Topic: How Elon Musk Taught Himself Rocket Science?
  (3) Earth Rocks and Gems, Field trip to Rock Museum

  (4) Cutting-edge Technology in Space Science: Introducing A Newly Discovered Solar System: Kepler-90 System Planets
  (5) Research Topic: What is the Kepler Space Telescope?

  NASA and Google announced the newly discovered planet orbits the star known as Kepler-90, eight-planet solar system. The system is about 2,545 light-years away. Researchers have named the planet Kepler-90i. Like Earth, Kepler-90i is the third farthest planet from its sun......

  Google used data from NASA’s special planet-hunting device, called the Kepler Space Telescope, to locate Kepler-90i. The company used the data to develop a computer program with machine learning.......

  

  Instructor: Kyle Golden
  
  

• Week 3 (07/22-07/26)

  Middle School Science Bowl Camp 1

  07/22 to 07/26  5 half day Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm $250/camp Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

  Course Description

  This is the 1st out of 2 week of middle school science bowl camps. The 2-week of camps will work on different topics and practice questions. It's the best if students can join both of camps but it's also ok to join any week.

  Middle Science Bowl Camp

  Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students. Students will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and to be tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The winner of the academic portion of the Regional Science Bowl wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the National Science Bowl.

  This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about science and engineering to show off their talents in this academic competition. In preparing middle school Science Bowl Competition, schools will select students to form teams in fall and train the teams for regional competition in February.

  We designed 2-week of middle school Science Bowl Summer Camp which will lead students going through several STEM Texts and practicing middle school sample questions provided by National Science Bowl® (NSB), preparing students for their schools’ Science Bowl team selection in fall. 

   

  Instructor: Kyle Golden;  Christopher Dupuis
  
  

• Week 4 (07/29-08/02)

  Middle School Science Bowl Camp 2

  07/29 to 08/02  5 half day Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm $250/camp Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 4

  Course Description

  This is the 2nd out of 2 week of middle school science bowl camps. The 2-week of camps will work on different topics and practice questions. It's the best if students can join both of camps but it's also ok to join any week.

  Middle Science Bowl Camp

  Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students. Students will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and to be tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The winner of the academic portion of the Regional Science Bowl wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the National Science Bowl.

  This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about science and engineering to show off their talents in this academic competition. In preparing middle school Science Bowl Competition, schools will select students to form teams in fall and train the teams for regional competition in February.

  We designed 2-week of middle school Science Bowl Summer Camp which will lead students going through several STEM Texts and practicing middle school sample questions provided by National Science Bowl® (NSB), preparing students for their schools’ Science Bowl team selection in fall. 

   

  Instructor: Kyle Golden;  Christopher Dupuis
  
  

• Week 5 (08/05-08/09)

  Science Olympiad Camp for Grade 3-5

  08/05 to 08/09  5 half day Monday-Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm $250/camp Location: 16100 NW Cornell Road Suite 210 Room 1

  Course Description

  Science Olympiad Elementary Division - Grade 3-5

  This camp will introduce the Science Olympiad Division A events to students. https://www.soinc.org/programs/elementary

  This class will build up our young students’ curiosity and keen insight towards physical science and chemistry around our day to day life, the fundamental ability for the love of science.

  During this 5-days Camp, Students will go through the Science Olympiad events and complete several projects. Below are the sample projects we may work on:

  • Aerodynamics Aloft (How an airplane works)
  • Straw Tower (Build the tallest, most stable tower possible using drinking straws)
  • Operation Egg Drop (Pack and drop a raw egg from 2+ floors without breaking it)
  • Gunk (Chemistry: learn from experiments making the best glue)
  • Cool it (Heat transfer and insulation)
  • Building Bridges Event (Build a bridge using fixed amount of materials)

  Text book:
  Elementary Science Olympiad Club Lesson Plans
  Elementary Science Olympiad Rules Manual

   

  Instructor: Kyle Golden
  
  

2024 Winter/Spring Class

• Science Bowl for Middle School

  01/17 to 06/05  20 Classes Wednesday 5:30pm-7:00pm $615/term No class on Mar. 27Location: Online8

  Course Description

  Middle School Science Bowl

  Launched in 1991, the National Science Bowl (NSB) is a highly competitive science education and academic event among teams of high school and middle school students. Students will face off in a fast-paced, question-and-answer format, and to be tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics, energy, and math. The winner of the academic portion of the Regional Science Bowl wins an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington DC to compete in the National Science Bowl.

  This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about science and engineering to show off their talents in this academic competition. In preparing for the middle school Science Bowl Competition, schools will select students to form teams in the fall and train the teams for regional competition in February.

  This class will lead students to go through several STEM Texts and practice with middle school sample questions provided by the National Science Bowl (NSB), preparing students for their school's Science Bowl team selection in the coming Fall. Students may also find out their favorite science subject to go deeper in the future. 

  This class will focus on the topics of Physical science, Earth and Space Science, Energy, and Mathematics.

  
  
  

• AP Computer Science A Test Prep

  02/24 to 05/04  10 Classes Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm $515/term No class on Mar. 30Location: Online11 See prorated tuition in shopping cart.

  Course Description

  This course is for AP Computer Science A. Here is the course description and exam by College Board: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf. AP Computer Science A is one year curriculum for high school students. Sunshine has split it into part 1 and part 2 which usually can be finished in 2 terms.

  Prerequisite: None

  AP Computer Science A
  Advanced Placement Computer Science A is an AP Computer Science course and examination offered by the College Board to high school students as an opportunity to earn college credit for a college-level computer science course. AP Computer Science A is meant to be the equivalent of a first-semester course in computer science. The AP exam currently tests students on their knowledge of Java. Java Programming Language is one of the most popular programming languages particularly for client–server web applications. Java is high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. It is a general-purpose programming language intended to let programmers write once, run anywhere, meaning that compiled Java code can run on all platforms that support Java without the need for recompilation. Java applications are typically
  compiled to bytecode that can run on any Java virtual machine regardless of the underlying computer architecture. 

  AP Computer Science A - Part 1: Fundamental of Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 1: Primitive Types
  Unit 2: Using Objects
  Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
  Unit 4: Iteration
  Unit 5: Writing Classes

  AP Computer Science A - Part 2: Advanced Concepts in Java

  Topics to be covered:
  Unit 6: Array
  Unit 7: ArrayList
  Unit 8: 2D Array
  Unit 9: Inheritance
  Unit 10: Recursion

  Note: Each class will follow a format: Computer science Concepts, Programming activity, Quiz. 

  Reference Information:
  College Board (collegeboard.org) AP Computer Science A Course and Exam Description, Effective Fall 2019
  https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/ap-computer-science-a-course-and-exam-description.pdf

  Instructor: Craig Kaercher