> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://stem-docs.intellectualpoint.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to camp

> Kick off your 3D printing journey - meet your instructors, understand the week, and get set up for success.

## Welcome to Introduction to 3D Printing

Welcome to the **Introduction to 3D Printing & Modeling** STEM Workshop! Over the next five days you will go from a sealed box of parts to a working 3D printer and your own printed creations. This is a hands-on, build-it-yourself camp - and by Friday you will understand your machine from the inside out.

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<Info>
  This camp is fully virtual and facilitator-led. Every student has an Ender 3 printer kit shipped to their home, which you will assemble and keep.
</Info>

## What today is about

Day 1 is **Foundations Day**. Before you touch a screwdriver, you will understand what 3D printing is, how it works, where it came from, and what every part of your printer does. You will also choose your capstone project so you have all week to bring it to life.

<Steps>
  <Step title="How 3D printing works" icon="layers">
    Follow a print from a digital model to a finished object, and learn what FDM means.
  </Step>

  <Step title="History of 3D printing" icon="history">
    See how the technology went from a room-sized industrial machine to your desk.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Anatomy of your Ender 3" icon="cpu">
    Learn the name and job of every major part before you assemble them tomorrow.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Capstone kickoff" icon="trophy">
    Choose the project you will design, print, and present on Day 5.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Meet your camp team

Your instructors and technical helpers are here to support you all week. Please allow up to 24 hours for email replies.

| Role             | Name           | Email                                                                           |
| ---------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Lead Instructor  | Stephen Ware   | [stephen.ware@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:stephen.ware@intellectualpoint.com) |
| Content Lead     | Ishan Jadhwani | [ishan@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:ishan@intellectualpoint.com)               |
| Technical Help   | Rita Valentine | [rita@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:rita@intellectualpoint.com)                 |
| Technical Help   | Suraj Varma    | [suraj@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:suraj@intellectualpoint.com)               |
| Technical Help   | Cameron Smith  | [csmith@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:csmith@intellectualpoint.com)             |
| Attendance & Ops | Lyan Ware      | [lyan@intellectualpoint.com](mailto:lyan@intellectualpoint.com)                 |

## Get set up for success

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  <Card title="Clear your workspace" icon="table">
    You will need a flat, well-lit table with room to spread out the kit for tomorrow's build.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Have your kit ready" icon="package">
    Keep your Ender 3 box nearby, but do not open it yet - we unbox together on Day 2.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Show up curious" icon="brain">
    Ask questions, take notes, and start thinking about what you want to print this week.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Safety first

3D printers are safe when handled correctly, but a few parts get hot or move quickly. Keep these rules in mind all week.

<Warning>
  * The **nozzle (up to 255 C)** and **heated bed (up to 110 C)** get hot enough to burn. Never touch them while heating or printing.
  * Keep fingers clear of moving parts - the bed, gantry, and belts move fast during a print.
  * Set the power supply **voltage switch** correctly for your region before plugging in (115 V in North America).
  * Print in a **well-ventilated space** and keep the printer on a stable, non-flammable surface.
  * Cut filament and packaging **away from your body** with the provided tools.
</Warning>

<Check>
  You are ready to start when your workspace is clear, your kit is nearby, and you have a way to take notes. Let's begin!
</Check>