Afterschool Club  NEW!

Our after-school club is twice as much fun. Save over 20% when you register for 2 or more hours of afterschool STEM fun. Your child can enjoy 2 hours of STEM activities on Tuesday (4- 6pm), Thursday (4- 6pm), or both days! Only $250 for both days or $135 for one day. Sign up during early bird registration and save even more! Click here to register for January, February, March, April, and May. 

Coding Robots

Your child will be introduced to the world of programming. Learning how to use a programmable robot, children will explore the first stages of sequencing events, out-of-the-box thinking, fundamental concepts, and sensors through a simple drawing interface. Various tasks and challenges will promote trial-and-error learning.  

Suggested Ages: 6 - 15.  Click here to register.

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Scratch

Developed by MIT Media Lab, Scratch makes computer programming fun. Each session will have your child learn a new skill set which will lead to their own creations. They will create interactive stories, animations, and games. Children must be able to read and follow directions. 

Suggested Ages: 8 - 15.   Click here to register. 

 

Game Animation

Begin your game design with a 13 x 13 grid. Create rooms and make characters. Build layouts, heroes, enemies, and backgrounds. Build different levels and then play your game. You can even share your game with the rest of the building community.

Suggested Ages: 8- 15.  Click here to register. 

 

RPG Maker

Combine storytelling, pixel art, and animation to create your very own video game. Each game will have rooms, sprites, and enemies that you create to begin your video game experience.

Suggested Ages: 9 - 15. Click here to register. 

 

Video Game Design (Gamemaker)

Students will learn the basic foundation of video game development as they explore important elements of game design, such as sprites, objects, events, and actions. Each student will program the framework for a classic-styled arcade game. As they become more proficient with coding they will advance to creating their own game. Suggested Ages - Middle School    Click here to register. 

 

Simple Machines 

Within our engineering ecosystem, your child will be introduced to some of the simple machines used every day such as levers, wheels, and axles. During each hands-on session, your child will build and begin to understand how simple machines work. Essential skills for young builders, such as hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills will be developed. 

Suggested Ages: 6 - 15. Click here to register. 

 

Simply Sewing

 Join us for our beginner sewing session. You will learn basic machine stitching to make a variety of fun projects. All supplies will be provided, including fabric and thread. Children will keep their final projects. We will not learn to sew clothing. Examples of possible projects are stuffed animals, drawstring backpacks, pillows, placemats, and small quilts. There is a maximum of 4 participants per session.

Suggested Ages:  9 - 15     

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Minecraft

Build with us in our safe virtual world. Will we build with all of the tools freely available or will we build with our own crafted resources? The choice will be made by the group. We will teach you how to craft or help you build. Either way, we will have fun and learn more about Minecraft.

Suggested Ages: 6 - 15.  Click here to register. 

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Stop Motion Video

Make your story come to life. During this session, children will produce their own videos. Characters will come to life with simple movements. Before you know it, you will have produced a short-animated video including voiceover and sound effects.

Suggested Ages: 6 - 15.  Click here to register. 

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