Spring has officially sprung in the Nonahood! If you’re looking for some ways to have fun with your family and children this season, we here at Nonahood News have a couple of suggestions. Checking your local parks The Nonahood is rich with fun, family-style entertainment. We’ve not reached the peak of the heat here in Central Florida, so you still have time to enjoy the … [Read more...]
Minecraft Summer Camp
Minecraft isn't just a game. It’s a perfect platform for aspiring game designers to learn problem-solving, practice critical thinking, test logic skills, and implement level design strategies. In this camp, students will take control of their world with command blocks and Redstone machines. They will fine-tune their understanding of wiring and logic gates while working … [Read more...]
Filmmaking Summer Camp
In this camp, students will experiment with different styles of filmmaking based on some of cinema’s legendary directors, like Alfred Hitchcock and Tim Burton. They will explore key concepts of filmmaking including storytelling essentials, camera anatomy and function, location scouting, script writing, film editing, and critical analysis. Students will study some of the … [Read more...]
NonaVentures: Blue Man Group
We all have that one friend who is a die-hard adrenaline junkie who loves to discover their next greatest adventure. That friend is me… This feature is all about uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s greatest activities, especially if you enjoy living life on the edge! This month, I found myself rushing through massive crowds with Andrew in Universal’s CityWalk to get to the … [Read more...]
ReThink Life: A Conversation About Life, Leadership and Relationships Parent Shift: How to Get Your Kids Moving in the Right Direction
Several years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I were driving down the Florida Turnpike headed to Miami to go on a cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Only about 30 miles outside of Orlando, we suddenly came to a complete stop. As far as the eye could see we saw nothing but taillights. We literally were in a parking lot of cars both in front of us and now behind … [Read more...]