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Garden City, NY

3D Printing & Design Camp

at Nassau Community College

Ages 11 - 15

July 27th through July 31st

2026 Registration is now OPEN!

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BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE

Future Stars 3D Printing & Design Camp gives campers the tools to turn their ideas into real-world creations. Using 3D modeling software (primarily Tinkercad), campers learn to design, model, and refine digital creations before bringing them to life with advanced 3D printing. This hands-on experience develops creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Campers tackle fun, step-by-step projects that challenge them to design original models and manufacture downloaded objects. Each week features new projects, friendly competitions, and collaborative challenges, ensuring every camper has a fresh and exciting experience.

Programs take place in fully equipped classrooms and computer labs, with all materials provided. Recreational games and swimming round out the day, balancing learning, creativity, and fun.

locationsSummer Day Camp 
1 Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530

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3D Printing & Design Camp Facilities at Nassau

  • Collegiate computer labs
  • Air-conditioned classrooms
  • State-of-the-art software & equipment
  • Projector-based teaching stations
  • Grass athletic fields for recreational activities
  • Indoor heated swimming pool for daily swim
  • Various water and shade stations to cool off and take breaks

Building Skills That Last Beyond 3D Printing & Design Camp

  • 3D Modeling – Learn to create detailed digital models, building spatial reasoning and design skills
  • 3D Printing – Bring digital creations to life using professional 3D printers and materials
  • Texturing & Materials – Apply realistic textures, colors, and finishes to 3D models for professional-quality results
  • Animation & Rendering – Animate models and render scenes to create lifelike digital projects
  • Design Iteration & Problem-Solving – Refine and troubleshoot models, learning persistence, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving
  • Collaboration & Project Planning – Work with peers to plan, design, and execute larger-scale 3D printing projects
  • Portfolio Development – Compile and showcase projects to demonstrate skills and creativity

 

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2026 Dates & Rates

Find the camp week that fits your schedule.

Program
Date
Age
Weekly
Price
SAVE
3+weeks
(per wk)
3D Printing & Design
Jul 27 - Jul 31
11 - 15
$750
$700

Additional Services

Extended Day:
Early Drop-Off $65/wk, Late Pick-Up $65/wk

Sibling Discount:
Save $25/wk (after first child)

Directions to Future Stars Nassau

Future Stars is conveniently located at Nassau Community College in Garden City, just minutes from the Meadowbrook Parkway. Click HERE for an interactive campus map.

 

3D PRINTING & DESIGN CAMP DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00 am: Orientation

9:15 am: 3D Printing Session 1

10:45 am: 3D Printing Session 2

11:30 am: Lunch

12:15 pm: Daily Recreational Swim & Rec Sports

1:45 pm: 3D Printing Session 3

3:45 pm: Daily Review

4:00 pm: Dismissal

Daily activities and times are subject to change.

Testimonials

Meet the Director

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Charlie VanDercook

Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993

 

Charlie co-founded Future Stars Camps and served as the very first Camp Director when the program launched in 1980. With more than four decades of experience leading camps, he has been shaping meaningful youth experiences from the very beginning.

A lifelong athlete, Charlie played tennis in high school, in college, and on the 1976 WATCH circuit before turning to coaching. He went on to serve as Director of Tennis at Banksville Racket Club, Westhampton Bath & Tennis, Hampton Athletic Club, and Green Hollow Tennis Club.

Today, as Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College, Charlie combines his collegiate athletic background, deep coaching expertise, and proven leadership to create a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every camper.

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