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              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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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 Last Camp 17 Aug

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General Information:


12 Sessions:   Mon - Thurs, 8:45am - 4:30pm
Registration:  Call 972-744-7850, Heights Park Center today
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 (Noth 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 12 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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Camp Registration:

Now Open: Call 972-744-7850 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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Jun 1-4   #49410  Fun & Games - 1     age 7 rules   $125+25MF
A fun week with both in & outside activities
New session this year! Projects include: Marshmallow Pistols & Super Cannons, Missile Launchers, Trombone & Train whistles, LED Pistols, Break-Dancing tops, Hi-spd RatTrap racers (Examples), Dodge ball, 'Winger' Water Balloon Wars, Blu-Ray Movies and Big Screen video games. Campers keep most projects. Discount offer expired Sat evening.



Jun 8-11   #49411    Electronic Art - 1  (ages 7-16)   $125+25MF
Boys & girls of all ages say this is one of the best sessions all summer. Learn basic soldering
skills & develop advanced special techniques to turn electronics parts & materials into exciting
new shapes and designs.
Some campers (Jim's decision) will have option to use special Lexan
& metal 'Bending tools'.
We have thousands of new parts to use! Learn how to express your
creative talents and skills in a new way. Click E-Art-a & E-Art-b to see examples of Electronic
Art
. E-Art-2 session is simuliar but with many special materials not avail in E-Art 1.




Jun 15-18   #49412    R/C WarBots - 1  age rules    $125+$25MF
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 $125 (no MF).  Place your order ASAP, we only have a limited number of the 12 freq
cars left! 
Note: age 7 can attend only if they have, buy or rent a working KLC Warbot! See
Rent-a-Bot Rules for options. Ages 8+ can built a WarBot or just come to have fun or rent
one of my Prototypes for 1-Battery Charge (just for fun) or all day.



Jun 22-25   #49414 Kit Building   (ages 8+)  $125 + MF($30/cost of kits)
New kits & projects every summer plus the most popular old favorites.
There will be over
40 kits available at all skill levels, beginner to expert.
If new to electronics take 'Elec Art-1'
session first to learn the basics.
On Monday We will teach Basic Electonics & soldering to
those 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 29- Jul 3  #49416    Things That Fly-1   (ages 8+)   $130+30MF
I have purchased over 15 R/C Hellicoptors & Planes for camp use. We will build and launch
all kinds of things that fly, float or glide through the air such as Arobatic and Distance Power
Gliders, Zingers, Airplanes & other objects, ie. water balloon 'Wingers'! You build and keep
most of the designs. The R/C planes and Helicoptors will be sold after the second session.

We will assemble and launch a 2 liter Water Rocket that went over 700 ft high 2 years ago!

It's been dropped as a take home project due to the high cost of the special launcher.





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Jul 06-09   #49412    R/C WarBots - 2  age rules    $125+$25MF
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
$125.  Place your order ASAP, we only have a limited number of the 12 freq cars left! 
Note:
age 7 can only attend if they have, buy or rent a working KLC Warbot
See Rent-a-Bot Rules
for options. Ages 8+ can built a WarBot or bring any KLC WarBot and come just to have fun.
Any camper can rent one of my Prototypes (see Rules).




Jul 13-16      #49415   Electronics Art - 2  (ages 7-16)  $125 + $25MF
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 20-23   #49413   Things That Fly-2   (ages 8+)   $130+30MF
I have purchased five 24" R/C Hellicoptors & Planes for camp use. We will build & launch
all kinds of things that fly, float or glide through the air such as Arobatic and Distance Power
Gliders, Slingers, Airplanes and other objects - catapult any-one? You build and keep most of
the designs. The R/C planes and Helicoptors will be sold after the session.
Anyone that's
interested can build and launch a 2 liter Water Rocket that can go over 700 ft high!





July 27-30   #49417   Fun & Games - 2  
age rules    $125+30MF
New this year! This will be a Fun week, there will be inside & outside activities! We will have
special projects such as: Marshmallow Cannons, Special Dart Launcher, Lazar Pistols, Break-
Dancing tops, Rat-trap racers, Dodge ball, "Water Winger wars",
Big screen special Movies
and some video game options.
Campers will build & keep most projects.




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Aug 3-6  #49414     Fun With WarBots  age rules    $100+30MF
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
$100 (no MF).  Place your order ASAP, we only have a limited number of the 12 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.



Aug 10-13   #49418 Kit Building 2   Cancelled - can do next week!
Some of the most favorite kits ever but some haven't been offered in years.
There will be over
45 kits available at all skill levels, beginner to expert.
If new to electronics we will teach you what
you need to know.
Kits prices are $3 to $18, gifted builders may purchase extra kits or bring
your own.
I will bring all the left over project kits in my store room at greatly reduced prices!



Aug 17-20   #49419   Anything Goes Week   age rules   120+MF(est30)
You may build anything ever offered in our camp or class sessions, If parts are available.

You may modify or rent a WarBot, but not build one from scratch. Bonus - if enough rent or bring Warbots we will have a competition on Wed/Thurs. We also have the Gym every day!

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)!

Kit Building was canceled so kits will be avail at low discount prices!

To request a special project E-mail me in adv so I can collect the parts.

Due to low enrollment, insurance & raising fee's at Heights 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!


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WarBot Kits
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

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.

data coming soon

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!


          Exotics:   Put name & E-mail in box      

          3-Freq Car: Put color choice in box      


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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         Rd Racer:  Put name & E-mail in box      
         Dominator:  Put name & E-mail in box     




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!