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UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Do not try to register/buy anything

               necessary for everyone's sanity & protection!  Age Rules       Fun: building, modifing or running a WarBot Robot!   Rent-a-Bot      OH NO! Help, Help! Where's Jim!  Camp Helpers

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Benji-1 Dominator
Twin 3800 4x4 Turbo!
The latest updates General Information
The latest updates Camp Registration
call me 214-521-1444 if you have trouble registering Buy WarBot Kits
Also see Prototypes & Drifters for sale Already built Bots
... Age Rules
Build or modify WarBot Robots Jun Camps
Most Fun camps of all, never a dull moment - incrediable projects! July Camps
How to become a camp/class/party/helper Aug Camps

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Williams Hummer,
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General Information:


12 Sessions:   Mon - Friday, 8:45am - 4:30pm
Registration:  Call 972-744-xxxx, Hts Pk Center in March
If you work:   8:00 early drop-off, pick-up 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 of Kinetic learning Center.(Background)
Break times:  Several per day plus a big screen movie during breaks - we try
                             to check all movies for unacceptable content - give us a note
                             if your child should not watch any/certian type PG-13 movies.


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Age Rules:


Age 7  (a) Can attend Creative Art, Electronics Art or Head Start sessions.
            
(b) To attend other sessions you need permission from the
Camp Director.
            
(c) May attend Warbot camps only if you Have, Buy or Rent a working
                 KLC WarBot. Click Buy or Rent to see the options

Ages 8-17   May attend any session. The older campers will be separated from
                      the younger campers as much as possible.




Camp Registration:

Not Open: Call 972-xxx-7850 Heights Park Center and give them the
                session name and catalog # from the weekly descriptions below

Low enrollment: need 5, sign-up so others will do the same. Call your friends.
                  If a session is cancelled (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 'Announcements' on Saturday before a session.




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Qualifications to be a Helper:

* You must have been taught by me, have good basic electronics, patience & people
skills.
I prefer mature, 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 unpaid volunteer to gain needed experience.


* First priority - Experienced helper from past camps or someone 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

*
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 ($30-50/session) is based on your age, knowledge,
           skills and experience. Send resume by
e-mail or give it to me in class
          - must be typed (so I can read it).





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May 31-Jun 4   #00000  Games Week:  $140+30MF
A Fun week for Homeschool Students (or anyone out of school). All kinds of activities including Video Games and Special Projects. Play games on 42" Plasma & 37" LCD TV monitors. Bring your favorite games & Players - have video challenges. Options: Build projects, play games or do both!



Jun 7-11   #00000  Creative Art:      (ages 7-16)  $130+40MF
Boys & girls of all ages say this is one of the best sessions all summer. Use basic skills to turn electrical and/or mechanical parts into exciting new shapes and designs. Build fun take-home projects using creative concepts and special techniques. Learn to express your creative talents and skills in a new way. Click
E-Art-a & E-Art-b to see examples of Electronic Art.



Jun 14-18   #00000 Fun with Electronics:   (ages 8+)  ($130+40MF)
Learn unique techniques & skills that will help you build successful projects. You get to keep all the special things you make. Projects are available for beginner to advanced skill levels.

New kits & projects every summer plus the most popular old favorites.
There will be over
40 projects available at all skill levels, beginner to expert.
If new to electronics take 'Elec Art'
session first to learn basic skills.
We will teach Basic skills to any who need it! Kits prices are $3 to $18, gifted builders may purchase extra kits or bring
your own.
I have ordered some really neat new kits especially for experienced builders!



Jun 21-25   #00000   Beginner WarBots  ($140+40MF)  age rules
Come to build, modify or battle Warbots (new builders should attend this session). Up to 6 Warbots can battle at a time. Go to www.kinetic-learning-center.com ASAP to select Warbots. If you already have a WarBot then bring it
to repair, upgrade or modify & battle!
If you just want to come & battle/play then there is no MF.  Order Warbot Kit ASAP, only a few of the 6 freq
cars are left! 
Note: click for details on buying or renting a KLC Warbot




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Jul 5-9  #00000   Things that Fly:   (ages 8+)   ($140+40MF, a favorite session ea yr)
We will build and launch all kinds of things that fly, float or glide through the air such as Acrobatic and Distance Power Gliders (go over 100 yds), Zingers, Water balloon 'Winger-Wars', Airplanes, Helicopters, rockets, gliders, UFO's & other Things-that-Fly projects will be available. You build and keep most of the designs. The R/C planes and Helicopters will be sold after the session.
See the 2-liter Water Rocket that goes over 700 ft high!



Jul 12-16       #00000   Interactive Art:  (ages 7-16)   ($140+40MF)
Use metal & plastic benders to shape and form materials then add electrical circuits or parts for function! Design & build fantastic art projects that interact with the viewer! Learn creative concepts, tricks & adv techniques.
Learn to use a soldering iron and master basic soldering techniques while creating art! Solder,
melt, bend and twist new electrical parts and materials into creative fun take-home art. Learn
how to develop your creative talents and skills in a new way. On Homepage click on 'Pictures'
then select the group you wish to see.
E-Art 2 session will have many special (& rare) items that
won't be offered in the E-Art 1 session!
Those who are more advanced (Jim's decision) will be
taught to use the special Plastics and Metal 'Bending tools' to create unique art forms.




Jul 19-23   #00000Creative Projects: ($140+$30min)
Basic skills & soldering will be taught to those who need it. There are over 45 projects from beginner to expert skill levels. The list will show project cost and skill level. Materials Fee ($30 min) 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. Gifted builders may purchase extra projects or bring your own.

Jul 26-30   #00000 RC Warbots   
age rules   $140+$40MF
Build or modify a WarBot or if you already have one then bring it to repair, modify or battle! Note: Check out the Rent-a-Bot option! Order Place your order ASAP, only a few of the 6 freq cars left! This will be the last year of the 6-12 freq Warbots. No MF if you just come to battle/play.  





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Aug 2-6   #00000   Fun & Games  $140+40MF
This will be a Fun week, there will be inside & outside activities! WiFi, PS3 challenges, projects include: MM-Cannons, Lazar Pistols, Break-Dancing tops, Rat-trap racers, Dodge ball, "Water Winger wars", Big screen BlueRay Movies and video games. Campers will keep most projects.


Aug 9-13   #00000  Things That Move   (ages 8+)   $140+40MF
We'll have R/C UFO's, Helicopters & Planes for camp use. We will build & launch all kinds of things that fly, float or glide through the air such as Hovercraft Power Gliders, Slingers, Airplanes and other objects - catapult any-one? You get to keep the projects you build. The R/C planes and Helicopters will be sold at my cost after the session.
Rocket launches include my 2 liter Water Rocket that goes over 700 ft high!



Aug 16-20   #00000   Anything Goes Week   140+MF(est30) 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)! To request a special project E-mail me in adv so I can collect the parts. this may be my last camp in Richardson, if I move/stay Camp cost will go up next year. SMU has a similar but not hands-on camp for $850/week!



Aug 23-26  #00000    Fun With WarBots  
age rules    $135+40MF
Build or modify an R/C vehicle into a WarBot. If you already have a WarBot then bring it to
repair, upgrade or modify & battle!
If you just want to come & battle/play the session fee is
$135 (no MF).  Place your order ASAP, we only have a limited number of the 6 freq cars left! 

Note: age 7 can only attend if they have, buy or rent a working KLC Warbot!
See Rental Rules.
Ages 8+ can built a WarBot or bring any KLC WarBot and just come to have fun. Any camper
can rent one of my Prototypes, see Rules above, for 1-Battery Charge (just for fun) or all day.
There will be WarBot Wars, Obstacle courses & special challenges, each day.



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WarBot Kits
Under Construction, these may/maynot be the choices!
The Paypal "Shipping Charge" is actually the session "Materials Fee" !!!

Orders are for building WarBots in camp only - we don't sell kits to the public so you must cancel camp at least one week in advance to get a refund. All items will be delivered at camp. The shipping fee is actually the Materials Fee! PayPal: We've used PayPal (for 12 years) for tax records & to save time checking into camp. The account is FREE, Very Secure and you may cancel it at anytime.



'Lancer RS' & 'Rat Racer' are Evolution cars - to upgrade to Turbo versions order the 'Sprint'
motor and Red B&C pack.
All have 1-12 freq capability and come with special oversize tires.
To Upgrade the 'Viper', 'Ford GT' or 'F1' order the F1 HP Motor & Yellow B&C battery pack.
I highly recommend buying a 2nd battery & Charger pack ($xx) a $24 value.

The stock version is a fast warbot

Lancer RS   $xx
Basic WarBot/Drifter Clk pic to see Turbo. For Turbo buy Sprint mtr ($xx) get modified body, tires & spoiler. Makes car 30% faster!

The version pictured is often beats the bigger, faster warbots

Rat Racer   $xx
Will get both Lancer RS & Special Lexan Body, flipper top & special tires. A super Warbot! Turbo mods same as Lancer RS.

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

Viper GT: $xx
1/10 scale, 6 freq, F1 motor, Add E-mtr & N-bat for TurboSpeed, makes a superfast 20+ mph Drifter / WarBot!

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

Ford GT40: $xx
1/10 scale, 6 freq, F1 motor, upgrades avail for speeds over 25 mph. Makes a Drifter or a superfast WarBot!

This is the superfast Hi-Pref Turbo version

Lancer RST: $xx
Super Fast Turbo has Sprint mtr, modified body, tires & spoiler, added weight, etc...!

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

Viper GTR: $xx
Beautiful body built and ready to battle. You could add front spoiler (has one built-in)& F1 motor!

no MF if keep AS-is and not modify it! - never beat, so far!

F1 Tiger Shark: Sold
(1)Awesome body, Jims prototype, SWB F1 chassis and dual batteries, Super fast Turbo options avail.

no MF if keep AS-is and not modify it!

Pit Bull: $xx
Most radical 4x4 Hummer I've ever built, SWB, quick steering, special tires, dual batteries



Assembled Bots & Prototypes


Under Construction, these may/maynot be the choices!
E-mail me if you have any questions about a Warbot or order.





Lancer chassis with low profile exotic car body - lots of power!

Exotics: $70 (1 left)
1/14 scale, Lancer chassis, 6 freq, Yellow Lamborghini, Hi-spd, add 'Turbo' upgrade! Fun just for play

a Nikko Williams F1

Nikko F1: $xx
1/10 scale, 6 freq, 30 mph Nikko F1, List price was $125+, Super Fast, many options avail.

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3-freq cars $40ea (2)
1/10 scale, put 'Red' or 'Blue' in e-mail box in Paypal, comes with two sets of tires

No more Hummer 4x4's anywhere!

Last Hummer: Sold
1/10 scale, 4x4, twin engine, 6 freq. 5 in wheels, mod. body, Use inside/out, can convert to Turbo!





I would like to buy it back!

WANTED:
Buy/trade for Predator cars working or not or Predator tops like the one installed on this Hi-Octaine WarBot...

a very challenging super racer for experienced builders only!

Last RoadRacer: Sold
Not a warbot, Belt driven 4x4, liquid shocks, F1 motor, Off Rd body, good father/son project!

no MF if keep AS-is and not modify it!

Last Dominator: Sold
Great looking kit, 1/10 scale, Very Rare, 4x4, twin engine, front flipper spoiler. Can be converted to Turbo!





          Exotics:   Put name & E-mail in box      
          3-Freq Car: Put color choice in box     
          3-Freq Car: Put color choice in box      
         Rd Racer:  Put name & E-mail in box       
         Dominator:  Put name & E-mail in box     



Rent-a-Bots & Renting Rules

Age 7-8 can initially only rent the Basic WarBots, campers must show they can control
the Basic warbot before moving up to the M Class.
'Drifters' are not for fighting!

Each WarBot is rated: B (basic) or M (modified). Turbos not for rent!
Basic: a stock Drifter (non-battle) car or a Basic BattleBot
Modified: very fast (15+mph), special batteries, motors, body & chassis mods.

Renters are responsible for damage to or loss of a WarBot while checked out to them.

If a Warbot is for sale it will have a price in the description, if you decide to buy it
the rental fee's will not be deducted from the selling price!

Reserve warbots in adv or they may not be at Camp. E-mail me your name, age, phone
number plus your first and second choice warbot!



Under Construction, these may/maynot be the choices!


Basic WarBot rents for             $X/run or $X/battery charge.
Modified WarBots Rent for      $X/Run or $X/battery charge.
BasicThe stock version is a fast warbots

Lancer RS
Basic Lancer WarBot with weighted body, special tires and front spoiler.

BasicThe Hummers are the most durable of all the WarBots inside/out

Hummer    
Fast, twin engine, 5" tires, lowered body, 4x4 Turbo power


BasicThe stock version is a fast warbots

Lancer RS
Basic Lancer WarBot with weighted body, special tires and front spoiler.

BasicThe Hummers are the most durable of all the WarBots inside/out

Hummer    
Fast, twin engine, 5" tires, lowered body, 4x4 Turbo power





Modified very fast

Ford GT:
1/10 scale Ford GT body with F1 motor



ModifiedOne of my favorite cars - all time!

Dominator:
One of the best, 4x4 twin eng, Very Rare, New Prototype, 1/10 scale, special battery

Modified very fast

Ford GT:
1/10 scale Ford GT body with F1 motor



ModifiedOne of my favorite cars - all time!

Dominator:
One of the best, 4x4 twin eng, Very Rare, New Prototype, 1/10 scale, special battery


Camp Movie Library:

Click here for complete listing on all movies
available for camp use during breaks!

Due to high cost of Blue-Ray (or DVD) movies please consider donating
movies or funds to purchase them to the camp Library c/o Jim McMillan.
Your name and date will be listed on the movie cover as donor!



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