thinc 2026 Catalog
Seminars
Year 1
- Monday - What is college? Villanova University campus tour
- Wednesday - Behind the scenes at the Athletics Department
- Thursday - College chat with PFF Alums
- Monday - High school chat with PFF Alums
- Wednesday - PFF Cares
- Thursday - Elevator pitches
- Monday - Investing 101
- Wednesday - Investing 101
- Thursday - Investing 101
- Thursday - Future Steps
Courses
Mini-Golf Construction Challenge
In this three-part, 90-minute engineering adventure, middle school campers will design, build, and test their own working mini-golf courses capable of challenging players to navigate custom obstacles and sink the perfect putt. Blending creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving, the Mini-Golf Challenge encourages students to think like engineers as they explore physics, geometry, and a little friendly competition.
From Scene to Screen: iPad Filmmaking for PFF Creators
Grab an iPad and get ready to make your own movie trailer from start to finish! In this fun, hands-on course, you’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and add cool effects to bring your story to life on screen.
Vibe Coding
You will learn the "vibe coding" approach - describe projects in plain English and AI helps generate the code. No prior coding experience is required. It's a creative, hands-on way to build real software.
The Art of Faux Stained Glass
Faux stained glass is an artistic craft that replicates the look of traditional stained glass. In this course, you'll design a personalized stained glass creation that will rival the stained glass you see around the Villanova campus.
Social Media Marketing
Across three 90-minute sessions, you will design, film, and edit creative posts and catchy videos to help tell the story of the Purple Feet Foundation. Blending creativity, collaboration, and digital design, you will be challenged with a specific, new content creation goal each day. You will need to think like digital marketers as you explore visual storytelling, brand messaging, and real-world communication.
In this three-part, 90-minute engineering adventure, middle school campers will design, build, and test their own working mini-golf courses capable of challenging players to navigate custom obstacles and sink the perfect putt. Blending creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving, the Mini-Golf Challenge encourages students to think like engineers as they explore physics, geometry, and a little friendly competition.
From Scene to Screen: iPad Filmmaking for PFF Creators
Grab an iPad and get ready to make your own movie trailer from start to finish! In this fun, hands-on course, you’ll learn how to shoot, edit, and add cool effects to bring your story to life on screen.
Vibe Coding
You will learn the "vibe coding" approach - describe projects in plain English and AI helps generate the code. No prior coding experience is required. It's a creative, hands-on way to build real software.
The Art of Faux Stained Glass
Faux stained glass is an artistic craft that replicates the look of traditional stained glass. In this course, you'll design a personalized stained glass creation that will rival the stained glass you see around the Villanova campus.
Social Media Marketing
Across three 90-minute sessions, you will design, film, and edit creative posts and catchy videos to help tell the story of the Purple Feet Foundation. Blending creativity, collaboration, and digital design, you will be challenged with a specific, new content creation goal each day. You will need to think like digital marketers as you explore visual storytelling, brand messaging, and real-world communication.
Classes
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (AKA CPR)
In this engaging 75-minute hands-on session, you will learn the life-saving basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including how to recognize cardiac emergencies and perform chest compressions. Guided by a trained instructor, you will practice CPR techniques on mannequins and build the confidence to take action in real-life situations.
Theater and Improv: The Art Of A Million Faces
Learn how to tell a story without words, create landscapes with your imagination, and build your confidence by becoming the silliest version of yourself! Join us, in this safe space, to explore, observe, and (most importantly) have fun through a variety of wacky exercises designed to keep your brain on its tip-toes!
Jewelry Making through Bead Weaving
Learn the intricate art of bead weaving to design and craft your own custom jewelry pieces. Blending patience, artistic expression, and fine motor skills, you will think like a designers as you explore pattern creation, color theory, and the satisfaction of making wearable art.
Einstein Hour
This is a hands-on science adventure! Roll up your sleeves and conduct exciting experiments to explore the fascinating world of gas laws, polymers, and more. Blending curiosity, observation, and interactive problem-solving, Einstein Hour encourages you to think like a real scientist as you explore chemical reactions, physical properties, and the thrill of discovery.
Sewing
Would you like to try to make a carry-all bag? If so, come prepared to learn how to operate a sewing machine and get busy assembling your bag. Positive attitude and patience required.
Culinary Arts: Travel the world with your senses
Chefs Mike and Eren will take you on an adventure where you will see, touch, smell, hear, and taste ingredients that get combined to delight the thinc community. Come ready to chop, stir, craft, and even grill some familiar dishes with a twist.
Step into the Digital Sandbox with AR and VR
In this immersive tech adventure, you will step into a giant 3D virtual classroom and use an augmented reality app to bring environments like ancient Greece, the Mars rover, and the ocean depths to life. Blending imagination, technology, and interactive exploration, Step Into the Digital Sandbox encourages students to think like digital pioneers as they explore virtual worlds, 3D models, and the boundless possibilities of digital space.
Coastal Canvas: Painting
In this artistic adventure, you will use acrylic paints on canvas to recreate their favorite beach scenes and memories from their recent trip to Cape May, NJ. Blending creativity, self-expression, and visual storytelling, Coastal Canvas encourages students to think like fine artists as they explore color mixing, brushwork, and the natural beauty of coastal landscapes.
Dance: Cardio and Choreo
In this high-energy 75-minute session, middle school campers will jump into a fun and creative dance class designed to get them moving and expressing themselves. With easy-to-follow choreography and upbeat music, students will build confidence, learn new moves, and enjoy the joy of dancing together.
In this engaging 75-minute hands-on session, you will learn the life-saving basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including how to recognize cardiac emergencies and perform chest compressions. Guided by a trained instructor, you will practice CPR techniques on mannequins and build the confidence to take action in real-life situations.
Theater and Improv: The Art Of A Million Faces
Learn how to tell a story without words, create landscapes with your imagination, and build your confidence by becoming the silliest version of yourself! Join us, in this safe space, to explore, observe, and (most importantly) have fun through a variety of wacky exercises designed to keep your brain on its tip-toes!
Jewelry Making through Bead Weaving
Learn the intricate art of bead weaving to design and craft your own custom jewelry pieces. Blending patience, artistic expression, and fine motor skills, you will think like a designers as you explore pattern creation, color theory, and the satisfaction of making wearable art.
Einstein Hour
This is a hands-on science adventure! Roll up your sleeves and conduct exciting experiments to explore the fascinating world of gas laws, polymers, and more. Blending curiosity, observation, and interactive problem-solving, Einstein Hour encourages you to think like a real scientist as you explore chemical reactions, physical properties, and the thrill of discovery.
Sewing
Would you like to try to make a carry-all bag? If so, come prepared to learn how to operate a sewing machine and get busy assembling your bag. Positive attitude and patience required.
Culinary Arts: Travel the world with your senses
Chefs Mike and Eren will take you on an adventure where you will see, touch, smell, hear, and taste ingredients that get combined to delight the thinc community. Come ready to chop, stir, craft, and even grill some familiar dishes with a twist.
Step into the Digital Sandbox with AR and VR
In this immersive tech adventure, you will step into a giant 3D virtual classroom and use an augmented reality app to bring environments like ancient Greece, the Mars rover, and the ocean depths to life. Blending imagination, technology, and interactive exploration, Step Into the Digital Sandbox encourages students to think like digital pioneers as they explore virtual worlds, 3D models, and the boundless possibilities of digital space.
Coastal Canvas: Painting
In this artistic adventure, you will use acrylic paints on canvas to recreate their favorite beach scenes and memories from their recent trip to Cape May, NJ. Blending creativity, self-expression, and visual storytelling, Coastal Canvas encourages students to think like fine artists as they explore color mixing, brushwork, and the natural beauty of coastal landscapes.
Dance: Cardio and Choreo
In this high-energy 75-minute session, middle school campers will jump into a fun and creative dance class designed to get them moving and expressing themselves. With easy-to-follow choreography and upbeat music, students will build confidence, learn new moves, and enjoy the joy of dancing together.