Rube Goldberg Machine with Vex Robotics
A great ball contraption is a machine that receives balls from one module and passes them to another, like a bucket brigade. Students build intricate dynamic modules using VEX construction sets then combine them into a collaborative fantastic Rube Goldberg machine!
Program mBot Robots with Scratch
MBots are arduino-based robots with motors and advanced sensors. This class introduces robotics and programming concepts through a series of fun and exciting challenges. Students write Scratch programs to receive data from the robot’s sensors and send commands to its mechanical parts. Be amazed when mBot comes to life as it moves, changes direction, avoids […]
Programming with Scratch
If you’ve taken a Scratch class before, you’re not done. It’s time to learn new blocks and new ways to use them! Scratch offers a ton of content and there is always something more to learn. Come learn more advanced concepts to make truly awesome programs!
Minecraft Themepark
Design your own theme park inside Minecraft! Using minecarts, powered rails, redstone, and more, students build everything from roller coasters to bumper boats to concession stands to zoos! Will your coaster pass through underground caverns? Will your games be rigged in your favor? Students employ engineering, sequential logic, and spacial reasoning to answer these and […]
My First Minecraft Mod
Learn to create your own Mods (modifications) for Minecraft and get an introduction to programming while you’re doing it! We use Code Kingdoms, an intuitive coding interface that allows students to program on several levels, ranging from “block coding” to more complex Java. This class is a great introduction to programming with no prior experience […]
Minecraft Adventures
Join a group of like minded builders, crafters and adventurers playing Minecraft. Play on two servers, one in creative mode for unlimited building of epic structures and one in survival mode for the ultimate adventure. Students will learn the meaning of good digital citizenship and working together through cooperative play. Our seasoned staff guide students’ […]
Junior LEGO Masters
Aspiring LEGO Master Model Builders, this is the class for you! Learn insider tips and building techniques like interlocking bricks, SNOT (Studs Not On Top), SNIR (Studs Not In a Row), and NPU (Nice Piece Use). We will focus on students creating MOCs (My Own Creations) that utilize new techniques each class. Upon completion, students […]
Introduction to Electronics: Fun with Circuits
Students learn the basics of electronics and the principles of circuitry. Students bring their learning to life by making motors spin, lights shine, and speakers blare! Materials Fee: $40 (included in price). Each student gets their very own circuitry kit to keep after class ends so the fun and learning can continue!
Fun with Things that Fly
Ready, set, take off! From paper airplanes to rockets, we’ll make all sorts of flying inventions while exploring aerodynamics and how things move through the air. Students make, test, and reinvent catapults, kites, parachutes, and more as we explore the laws of physics and the forces that keep objects afloat. Lessons are just “plane” fun!
How to Be a YouTuber
Lights, camera, action! The first step to becoming a successful YouTuber is learning to make videos! Whether you want to be a lifestyle vloger or a gaming guru, you’ll need to know the basics of telling a compelling story through the medium of short films. In this class you’ll learn everything you need to write […]
