Summer Camps, Art, Science, WarBot Robotics, Head Start Technology program, basic problem solving skills, electronic kit building, mechanical projects, Jim McMillan, Creative techiniques, simplified engieering principles







WarBot Robotics, Head Start Technology program, basic problem solving skills, electronic kit building, mechanical projects, Power tools, Jim McMillan, Creative techiniques, simplified engieering principlesJim McMillan, Dallas, Home School Teacher, uses hands-on projects, teaching, Robotics, Electonics, Science, and Technology. Learn electrical & mechanical problem solving skills, creative techiniques, simplified engieering principles and divergent thinking abilitiesCollection of class and camp pictures plus some submitted by my students, see electronic art, warbots, individual, group and project pics, Jim McMillan, Kinetic Learning Center, DallasFree downloads - Jim McMillan, uses special, creative  projects, &, robotics, to teach, scientific principles, & develop, creative problem solving, abilities, Kinetic Learning Center, Homeschool, Enrichment materials, Robot Kits, &, educational, projects, develop, practical, problem solving, techniquesWhat & Why I Teach, My qualifications, Jim McMillan's,  special, creative FUN projects, &, robotics, teach, scientific principles, & develop, creative  problem solving, abilities, Kinetic Learning Center, Home-School, Enrichment materials, Robot Kits, &, educational, projects, teach, practical, problem solving, techniquesKLC special projects page - Jim McMillan, Dallas, special classes & Camps, use hands-on projects, to teach, problem solving skills, electronics, and divergent thinking abilities


 


 
 
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         Jun Camps
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Age Rules
     
WarBot Options:
         WarBot Kits
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         Rent-a-Bots
         Wanted!
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General Information:

Jim McMillan: Teacher, ex-Scoutmaster and R&D Engineer has developed a program combining scientific principles with hands-on skills practice. Come find out why everyone is so excited about these unique one-of-a-kind camps!

To guarantee success & a fun experience we help campers select projects within their skill level. Special skills taught as needed. Power tools require parents OK.

Materials Fee: see session description & pay instructor when you come to camp.

Refund: you must cancel at least 1 wk in advance to get a registration refund.

Monday morning we explain the rules and schedule. Tues through Fri it's OK to miss time for Doctor's appointments, etc just let us know when coming/going.


12 Sessions:   Mon - Fri, 8:45am - 4:30pm. This year camps have been extended

                           to 5 days to help working moms.
Registration:  Call 972-744-7850, Hts Pk Center, give them the catalog # -you                                will find it in the Camps session description
Early/Late
     Supervised Care: ($10, Pay Jim) 8:00 drop-off and pickup by 5:30.
Bring:             Materials Fee, sack lunch, snacks/change for machines.
Location:        Richardson, Tx (North Dallas) Heights Park Center, 711 W
                          Arapaho at Floyd Rd, 3/4 mile West of Hwy 75, North Central.
Robots:          Order WarBot kits ASAP last year we ran out, so to guarantee
                       you get a good one do it now, the most popular models sellout
                          fast - there are only a limited number of the 6 freq cars left
Director:        Jim McMillan a Retired Research Engineer. Founder of ACS &
                          Kinetic Learning Center, started these camps 12 years ago
Break times:  10:00 & 3:00, play games or finish the noon movie during breaks -
                         we check all movies for content, give us a note if your child should
                          not watch certain PG-13 movies.


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Age Rules:


Age 7   (a) Can attend the Creative or Electronics Art sessions & Jun 1 Games Week.
              
(b) May attend Warbot camps only if you Have, Buy or Rent a working
                     KLC WarBot - can not build one. Click
Buy orRent to see the options
                     I recommend the group of four Exotics: Saleen, Cat or McLaren
               
(c To attend any other session you need special permission email Jim .


Ages 8+    May attend any session. The older campers will be separated from
                     the younger campers as much as possible.






Camp Registration:

Registration: Call 972-744-7850 Heights Pk after Jun 15 and give them the
                  session name and catalog # from the weekly descriptions below

If Low enrollment: We need 6, sign-up so others will do the same. Call your friends.
                  If a session is canceled (very rare) you can transfer or get a refund.

If a session is full: ask to be put on the waiting list. When possible we add
                 places and sometimes people cancel. E-mail me on Sunday to check

New projects & materials: Each year we add new projects to go with the
                  old favorites. Have an old 'not working project' - bring it to fix!

Live far away: Get some friends together & carpool or spend a week in
                  Dallas with a friend and bring that friend to camp!

Discounts - Sometimes, check 'BulletinBoard' on Saturday before a session.




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Qualifications to be a Helper:

* You must be trained by me, have electronics skills, patience & people skills.
I prefer older (12+) helpers. Part of your pay is my training you to be a leader,
come to learn, not for the money! If you are not qualified, ask about being
a part time volunteer to gain experience.

* First priority - Experienced helper from past camps or someone 18 or older
            with a car that can go for emergency parts (or food).
* Next priority - students from the advanced or Pre-Engr. class or that were
            helpers last year.
* Volunteers age 11+ work to gain experience and be trained, Volunteers that
           work hard
will be compensated (paid)!
* Note: Helpers are not allowed to build projects, if you wish to attend a session
           just let me know in advance so I can replace you for that session,
            it will not cost you your job!
* Needed: Up to 4 helpers each week duties include set-up, helping as needed
           and clean-up. Hours 8:00 - 5:30. Arrangements can be made for certian
           times to come in late/leave early

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Send Resumes now! Give positions you would accept (Volunteer, part or full
           time helper) sessions you can come and your qualifications and sessions
          you can work? Pay is based on your age, knowledge, skills and
          experience.
Send resume include your e-mail address & Phone #.


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click 'June Camps' to print June schedule.
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Jun 7-11    #55171  Creative Art:      age 7 rules    $130+40MF  (16)
Boys & girls of all ages say this is one of the best sessions all summer. Turn thousands of new electrical and mechanical parts into exciting creative designs. Learn the skills, concepts and techniques required to build fun imaginative take home projects. Soldering skills (Basic and Advanced) will be taught to anyone needing it. Click E-Art-1 & E-Art-2 or see the display cabinet at Hts Pk for examples of E-Art.

Become a soldering expert! This really helps if taking other sessions, especially 'Fun with Electronics' and 'Creative Projects' or my classes this Fall. One week of camp equals several months of school class time - a chance to get a head start on other students.

Option: Older campers (12+) that want to use special Plastics and Metal 'Bending tools' or Power tools (Band Saw, Drill Press and Belt Sanders) can do so if parents sign a release form. This session allows us enough free time to teach these skills and safety rules.


Jun 14-18   #55172 Fun with Electronics:   (ages 8+)  $140+40MF  (20)
Learn unique techniques & skills that will help you build successful projects. If new to electronics
We will teach Basic electronics & soldering skills to any who need it , however, I suggest taking the 'Creative Art' session to learn basic skills! New projects are being developed for returning campers.

There are over 50 projects including old favorites for beginner to expert skill levels. New kits are developed each year to continually challenge your abilities.. Experienced kit builders may purchase
extra kits or bring your own.
You keep all the things you make!



Jun 21-25    #55173    Beginner WarBots   age 7 rules    $140+40MF  (21)
Younger or New WarBot builders should attend this session! Come to build, modify or battle Warbots. Up to 12 Warbots can battle at a time . If you don't have a Warbot go to order Warbot kits Now - the best one's sell out fast and (when these sellout there are No More!). If you have an older KLC WarBot bring it to repair, upgrade or modify and battle, or maybe trade it in on a new WarBot!  

Note: click for details on buying a Prototype or renting a KLC Warbot.. Please consider donating old Warbots working or not to help others - we need parts since NIKKO isn't selling in the US anymore. If you just want to come and battle/play then there is no MF unless you decide to work on your WarBot.


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click 'July Camps' to print July schedule.
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Jul 5-9  #55174   Things that Fly:    (ages 8+)   $140+40MF (32)
We will build and launch all kinds of things that fly, float or glide through the air such as Acrobatic and Distance Pwr Gliders (record=140 yds), Zingers, H2O balloon Slingers, Radio Controlled Airplanes, Helicopters & HoverCrafts, gliders, UFO's & other incredible projects are planned. You build and keep most of the projects. The R/C planes and Helicopters will be sold Friday morning. See the 2-liter Water Rocket that goes over 700 ft high!
In the Aug 9th 'Things that Move' session - we'll build a rocket car!



Jul 12-16       #55175   Electronic Art:  
age 7 rules    $140+40MF
Design & build fantastic art projects that blink, buzz or interact with the viewer! Learn creative concepts, tricks & advanced techniques. Create Art by soldering new electrical parts and materials into creative fun take-home projects. Soldering skills will be taught to those who need it. On Homepage click 'Pictures' then 'Pic Catalog' then 'Electronic Art.
This session will have many rare parts never offered before

Free Materials Fee ($40 Discount)If you register on Mon/Tues & ask me when you come.

Option: Older campers (12+) that want to use special Plastics and Metal 'Bending tools' or Power tools (Band Saw, Drill Press and Belt Sanders) can do so if parents sign a release form. This session allows us enough free time to teach these skills and safety rules.



Jul 19-23   #55176   (New)   Creative Projects:  (ages 8+)  $140+$40MF
Basic skills will be taught to those who need it. Select from over 45 projects, beginner to expert skill levels. The list will show project cost and skill level. Materials Fee is the cost of the projects you select. Advanced students may bring your own projects &/or buy ours.
If new to electronics we will teach you what you need to know.To guarantee success and a fun camp experience we help each camper to select projects and activities within their skill range.



Jul 26-30    #55177 RC Warbots  
age 7 rules   $140+$40MF
Come to fix, modify, build, or battle Warbots -
Up to 12 Warbots can battle at a time. If you don't have a Warbot go to order Warbot kits Now! or as soon as you register - the best one's sell out fast (last year we ran out!). If you have an older KLC WarBot bring it to repair, upgrade or modify and battle!  

Note: click for details on buying a Prototype or renting a KLC Warbot.. Please consider donating old Warbots working or not to help others - we need parts since NIKKO isn't selling in the US anymore. If you just want to come and battle/play then there is no MF unless you decide to work on your WarBot.


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click 'Aug Camps' to print Aug schedule.
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Aug 2-6   #55178     Computer & Video Games  (ages 8+)  $140+MF ($40)16
A Fun week for anyone that loves to Play games, both indoor or outside. Indoor activities include Video & computer Games, Challenges, Contest & Special Projects, outdoor games subject to the weather.
Play games on Big-Screen LCD & Plazma TV's plus 23-32" monitors. OPTIONS: If parts are available we may be able to fix broken equipment! You may bring your Laptop, NSX, Game Boys, favorite games, software and other game players. Will give Materials Fee rebates up to $30 if you bring Nintendo, X-Box or Play Station players, controllers or games to share with others. Bring broken or unwanted equipment, hardware or software, to sell, swap or trade. Can Barter or trade equipment anytime but deals must be approved by instructor and parents before becoming final.

Games List will be updated as new games or equipment is added.




Aug 9-13  #55179  (New)  Things That Move  (ages 8+)   $140+40MF
We'll have R/C vehicles, Cars, Planes, Helicopters, Hovercraft, Big 4x4 outdoor Hummer BumperBots, Submarines, Rockets &
build a 24" long rocket Car. We will assemble, build, modify and/or launch all kinds of things that Fly, Float, Roll or Glide through the air, on the ground and maybe in the pool. Just bought new R/C Cars, airplanes, Whirly things, Boomerangs, X-zyLo;s and other things - will have a lot of new stuff! You also build projects that you keep! Items from this session & the 'Things that Fly' session will be sold below cost on Thurs. You may bring special things you own but tell Jim when you come and put your name on all items! Many special new projects have been planned.

This will probably be my last year at Richardson Heights Park Center!
I'm looking for a new private/church location - e-mail me if you have any suggestions.

Check this website for future camp/class locations, next summer & Fall 2011!




Aug 16-20   #55180   Anything Goes Week (ages 8+)  140+40MF You may build anything ever offered in our camp or class sessions, If parts are available. I will bring all kinds of loose ends - too valuable to throw away but needing a new home - for you to select from. We will have a "Barter & Trade" day on Tues, to participate bring stuff others would want (not junk)! E-mail me to request a special project or to donate unwanted electronics working or not for the campers to take apart, repair or modify

This will probably be my last year at Richardson Heights Park Center!
I'm looking for a new private/church location - e-mail me if you have any suggestions.

Check this website for future camp/class locations, next summer & Fall 2011!




Aug 23-25  #55181    Fun With WarBots  age 7, see rules    reduced to $120
Camp Mon-Thurs due to my Fall school schedule!
No Materials Fee unless you work on a Warbot. This is more a play & battle week than a build from scratch week. Since school starts this week it will be a small group, probably less than 10. If you have a Warbot then bring it to repair, upgrade or battle! Age 7 can come if: you have, buy or rent a working WarBot. E-mail Jim for options to rent or buy a warbot. There will be Warbot Wars, Obstacle courses & special challenges each day.

This will probably be my last year at Richardson Heights Park Center!
I'm looking for a new private/church location - e-mail me if you have any suggestions.

Check this website for future camp/class locations, next summer & Fall 2011!



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WarBot Kits

For Camp use only
we don't sell to the public

Order ASAP:We have very few of the multi freq kits left. The favorites will
sellout fast! E-mail me mcmillan01@flash.net If you have any questions.
NIKKO R/C: cars have changeable crystals so up to 12 can battle at a time.
These are the last of these cars, buy the best you can afford! With the normal
49 & 27mhz cars half the warbots can't fight the other half and only two
can battle at a time! BORING! The assembled Bots and Prototypes are the best ever.
We use PayPal: for tax records & to save time at check-in. Use it to order, at
the end you can pay with your credit card & accept/reject a paypal account.
Kit Delivery: Kits are only for camp WarBots, not sold to the public. Kits will
be delivered to you at camp!
Materials Fee: Is shown as a PayPal 'Shipping Charge' for record keeping & to
save time. This fee includes designing, pre-cutting and packaging the kits.
Cancellations: Must be made at least one week in advance to get a refund. You
would lose the Materials and Kit charges unless you take another WarBot session.



GROUP A    Only 5 RST Turbo's left.

I suggest buying a 2nd backup battery & Charger for $15 (a $24 value) The batteries only run for about 20 min between charges and take several hours to charge. The Lancers use the Red Battery, the others use the Yellow ones. The Red or Yellow (B&C) battery packs can be ordered below.

Click on pictures to enlarge or get a different view

The stock version is a fast warbot LancerRS   SoldOut
Basic WarBot, remove spoiler to use at home Clk on pic to enlarge. Optional: RST Turbo conversion ($35 at this or next warbot camp)!
The version pictured is often beats the bigger, faster warbotsRatRacer  SoldOut
Will get both Lancer RS & Special HD Lexan Body with flipper top.Optional: convert to a Turbo!
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new design, Giant Killer! Scooter    SoldOut
Lancer RST chassis with special HD thick Lexan body designed to battle and beat the big guys!
Option: Sprint Mtr.
The stock version is a fast warbot RST Turbo    $75
Lancer Turbo Lizard Kit, Has a 30% faster Sprint motor, special HD body mods, tires & top spoiler! This is a fast Warbot!
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The Paypal Shipping Charge is actually the session Materials Fee!


Lancer RS:    Sold Out
Rat Racer:     Sold Out
RST Turbo:  Put name & E-mail in box       
Scooter            Sold Out
Extra B&C:     Put E-mail address in box      







GROUP B     Only Mustang GT left.

I suggest buying a 2nd backup battery & Charger for $15 (a $24 value) The batteries only run for about 20 min between charges and take several hours to charge. The Lancers use the Red Battery, the others use the Yellow ones. The Red or Yellow (B&C) battery packs can be ordered below.                Click on pictures to enlarge or get a different view

Super custom exotic car versions of the Lancer

Saleen  Sold
only red one left, looks just like above. Upgrades include body, Turbo Motor and Dual batteries.

The last cat-track has been sold there are no more, Sorry!

CatTrack  Sold
see 49mhz Red Jeep, a great first WarBot use it as is or modify it into The Gray Ghost or your own design.

This version is a fast WarBot

McLaren: Sold
Dark Gray (in center) F1 rear wheels & tires, weighted body. Add: Sprint HP Mtr, dual batteries & cooling fan.

Collector Classic, 3 freq, new in the box

Mustang GT: $40
1/10 scale Collector Edition, 3-freq, New never used, still in orig box
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The Paypal Shipping Charge is actually the session Materials Fee!



Mustang          Put name & E-mail in box    

Extra B&C:   Put name & E-mail in box     
Y-Conn:          Put name & E-mail in box     



GROUP C:    Only 12 Vipers, 4 Ford GT's & 3 F1's left.

I suggest buying a 2nd backup battery & Charger for $15 (a $24 value) The batteries only run for about 20 min between charges and take several hours to charge. The Lancers use the Red Battery, the others use the Yellow ones. The Red or Yellow (B&C) battery packs can be ordered below.       Click on pictures to enlarge or get a different view


add extra weight, NiMH battery & F1 Super Evolution mtr to build a SuperBot

Viper GT: Sold Out
1/10 scale, 6-12 freq. Add Evol mtr, Lexan body and shorten the wheelbase to get a
superfast (25+ mph) WarBot or Drifter!

add extra weight, NiMH battery & F1 Super Evolution mtr to build a 'Drifter'

Ford GT: $80
1/10 scale, 6-12 freq, with weighted body, make it a SWB with Evol Turbo motor for 25+ mph

no MF if keep AS-is and not modify it - added .5 in. inner panels for weight

Viper GTR: $80
Beautiful body has built-in "Drifter" spoiler - can use F-GT style WarBot spoiler & superfast Evolution motor!

E-mail me for prices on a Red Ferarri F1

Nikko F1: $90
1/10 scale, 6 freq Williams F1, 24+ mph car.( Have 1 Rare red Ferrari F1 $100, use 'Add to Cart' below to order)




The Paypal Shipping Charge is actually the session Materials Fee!


Viper GT:     SOLD OUT
Ford GT:       Put name & E-mail in box     
Viper GTR:  Put name & E-mail in box       

Nikko F1:     Put name & E-mail in box        
Ferrari F1:    Put name & E-mail in box        
Evol. Mtr:     Put name & E-mail in box     
Extra B&C:  Put E-mail address in box      





Pre-Built Bots & Prototypes

All Prototypes are One-of-a-Kind, built by Jim

E-mail me if you have any questions about Warbots or ordering.



GROUP D:

Click on the pictures to get a larger or different view

to be addedViper Truck:  SOLD
Very Rare! Has Evol motor, dual batteries & body kit for 25+ mph Supertruck.
The stock version is a fast warbot

Lancer RST  Sold
Lancer Lizard Turbo Body Kit, Has special Heavy Duty body mods, tires & top spoiler! Has Sprint mtr, other...

to be addedIron Eagle: $150
Rare 4x4 Twin Engine with full flipper body, dual batteries, ducted cooling,
You finish it!
data coming soon

Drifters $25ea
1/10 scale, only have 2 Comes with 2 sets of tires. Can't run at same time as WarBots, must run separately.



F1 Truck:        SOLD
Lancer RST:   SOLD
Iron Eagle:     Put E-mail address in box         
Drifter:            Put color choice in box              
Extra B&C:    Put E-mail address in box          




GROUP E:

Click on the pictures to get a larger or different view

to be added

PitBull 2: NFS
The mystery WarBot now in development, 4x4, twin engine, twin Turbo, SWB, Quick Steer etc...

to be addedBad Dude   Sold
One of the Best! Has F1 mtr, Cooling Fan, flashing lights,
needs some minor touchups!
a shortened wheelbase Nikko Williams F1

Nikko SWB: SOLD
1/10 scale, 12 freq, 24+ mph (upgrade to 30+). Has been disassembled, you must rebuild it

to be addedRoad-Rage Sold
Twin Turbo, Hi-Pref 4x4 Prototype, 30mph
either direction, oil shocks ... Jim's toy!
Lancer chassis with low profile exotic car body - lots of power!

Saleen RS:    Sold
Multi freq, cooling fan, anti flip bar, weighted body, 2 battery setup, +several other options, can Turbo upgrade

Special battery pack, super high spd Lancer chassis, different body

Turbo Toy Sold
Highly modified, F1 special wheels, dual batteries, cooling fan, extremely fast, Sprint Mtr, looks awesome!

This one is incredible, has awesome speed.

Mercedes Evol: Sold
SWB Viper in a 1/14 body shell goes over 20mph. Upgrades are available to get speeds over 30mph!

a very challenging super racer - see Picture in Prototypes!

Blood Sucker: Sold
Full body Cat-track, hit it from any angle you flip, will do 90* turn! Often beats the big guys.     





Qualifications & Other Facts
about Jim McMillan, ACS/KLC


* Teaching 15+ yrs at Private Schools & Homeschool Co-Ops.
* Creative Camps & Classes for students that want to learn.
     
Jim teaches special unique hands-on how-to-do-it methods
     of divergent problem solving and creative design skills
     
Jim doesn't accept 'It can't be done' until it's proven!
* Most class projects are Jim's original copyrighted designs
Asst. Scoutmaster for 18 years. Troop 35, Highland Park.
* Co-Started BSA Troop #125 at Northwest Bible Church.
* Served on BSA Circle 10 Health & Safety Committee.
* WOODBADGE #45: Scouts highest level of adult training.
* Developed Patented Designs for several local companies.
* Research, Design & Product Development Engr, SMU '71.
* KLC, Kinetic Learning Center is a Registered US Trademark,
     you must have written permission to use KLC materials.
* Designed, built & drove SCCA Championship winning sports car.
* 36 years President of ACS Inc, a consulting company.
* Designed and Built or Remodeled 5 houses for family members.

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Camp Movie Library:

Click here for current list of camp movies. We start movies
during Lunch & if necessary finish during the afternoon break!

Consider donating your favorite new/used Blue-Ray or DVD
movies to the camp library. Must be suitable for camp use!



These are things I'm looking for.
Can you help?


I would like to buy/trade for this car!

Wanted: Nikko 6-freq Predator, Defender or Hi-Octane cars/parts. Will buy or trade new WarBot Kit/whatever I may have you want.

No more Hummer 4x4's available!

4x4 HUMMER:
1/10 scale, 4x4, twin engine, 6 freq. 5 in wheels, I wish to buy/trade for these, any color/condition!

coming soon!

Hi-Octaine/Defender
Both cars are the same, Nikko brand, 1/10 scale, wanted, any condition.
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See Pic top of this page & in Prototypes!

SWB Samurai-P:  NFS Super Prototype!x
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