Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Sunday |
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4:10 to 5:10 Lego Robotics II (grades 4-5) |
4:10 to 5:10 Cool Projects (grades 3-4) |
4:10 to 5:10 VEX IQ Robotics (grade 4-6) |
3:00-5:00 VEX IQ Team |
5:20 to 6:20 Scratch & AI (grades 3-4) |
5:20 to 6:20 Intro Lego Robotics (grade 4-6) |
5:20 to 6:20 Spike Essential BricQ (grades 2-3) |
5:20 to 6:20 Lego Robotics III (by invitation) |
5:20 to 6:20 Lego Robotics II (grades 4-6) |
5:00-6:30 FLL New & BLACK |
6:30-8:00 FLL GOLD |
6:30-8:00 FLL New |
6:30-8:00 FLL Rookie |
6:30-8:00 FLL π-rates |
6:30-8:00 FLL BLACK |
6:30-8:00 π-Rates & GOLD |
Winter Programs will be held in person at:
MySTEM Academy Center
10850 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
Start Date: Week of December 1st
Monday: The program runs for 12 weeks and costs $350. There will be no class on 2/19.
Tuesday: The program runs for 12 weeks and costs $350. There will be no class on 2/10.
Wednesday: The program runs for 11 weeks and costs $325. There will be no classes on 12/24 and 12/31.
Thursday: The program runs for 10 weeks and costs $300. There will be no classes on 12/25, 1/1, and 2/5.
Friday: The program runs for 10 weeks and costs $300. There will be no classes on 12/26, 1/2, and 2/6.
(*) Programs in Red are by invitation only.
This program is perfect for students who enjoy building with LEGO Technic elements, motors, and sensors, providing a fun and hands-on way to learn about engineering, coding, and robotics. It encourages creativity through design exploration and innovative problem-solving.
Each student will receive a LEGO Mindstorms kit with over 500 pieces to build projects such as a basketball-shooting robot while line following. They can also add several attachments to the base robot to play sports and perform activities such as a penalty kick robot, spinning bowling robot, or drawing robot. In addition, they will build a second base robot that can play drums, ski on wheels, and move around in a playful way.
This program offers a challenging and stimulating environment where students develop advanced building skills and problem-solving abilities. It is suitable for beginners who are new to robotics yet versatile enough to challenge advanced users, fostering critical thinking and creativity along the way.
WHEN: Thursdays from 4:10 to 5:10 pm
This program is available to students who have successfully completed Lego Robotics Level I or II at MySTEM Academy. Participants will utilize the Lego Education SPIKE Prime to design and program robots to tackle a segment of the 2025-2026 First Lego League Unearthed Robot Game. In this level, students will face the challenge of constructing mechanisms using gears to develop arms capable of activating pushing or lifting systems. They will also work with sensors to enhance navigation accuracy. Throughout the program, students will apply robotics skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication to complete various challenges. Participation in this program is a prerequisite for joining the 2026 MySTEM Academy FLL Robotics Team. New students will NOT be accepted.
WHEN: Lego Robotics III (Thursdays from 5:20 to 6:20)
Lego Robotics II (Wednesday 4:10 and Friday 5:20)
In this coding and AI program, students will explore interactive stories, games, and animations using Scratch, a beginner-friendly block-based programming language. They’ll also deep into artificial intelligence by integrating Teachable Machine into their projects, allowing them to design programs that respond to images, sounds, or gestures.
Previous students will not repeat projects and will continue learning with new challenges, as this session includes fresh activities and a stronger focus on AI integration, offering deeper opportunities to explore coding and machine learning concepts.
By the end of the camp, students will have a solid understanding of Scratch programming and how to apply AI to recognize text, images, and numbers. This hands-on experience will strengthen their problem-solving and computational thinking while fostering creativity, innovation, and foundational computer science skills.
WHEN: Mondays from 5:20 to 6:20
This program is designed to immerse students in science, engineering, robotics, and coding. Participants will program autonomous robots and engage in daily challenges that stimulate their creativity and technical abilities.
Students will design and program robotic arms to complete tasks such as collecting, transporting, lifting, and depositing objects in various locations. They will also learn to utilize sensors for color detection, line following, and maze navigation while avoiding obstacles. This program is recommended for students who have completed Lego Robotics Level I but is also suitable for first-time participants with prior robotics experience.
This hands-on experience not only strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving skills but also reinforces theoretical STEM concepts through practical applications, providing a solid introduction to advanced coding and engineering principles.
Furthermore, this program serves as a foundational prerequisite for students aspiring to join First Lego League Robotics Teams, equipping them with the skills needed for competitive robotics and collaborative teamwork.
WHEN: Tuesdays 5:20 to 6:20
This program is specially designed for elementary school students, offering a fun and engaging way to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through hands-on learning with LEGO SPIKE Essential and BrickQ Motion Sets.
Throughout the program, students will work with motors, sensors, and LEGO elements to build a variety of creative, themed projects such as arcade games, cable cars, helicopters, and more. They will also explore key physical science concepts using the BrickQ Motion Set, experimenting with forces, motion, and interactions by constructing dynamic models like tightrope walkers, sail cars, bobsleds, and weightlifting mechanisms.
Previous students will NOT repeat projects, as this session introduces new builds and challenges that expand on prior learning while keeping the experience fresh and exciting for both returning and new participants.
This thoughtfully designed program provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, helping students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and introductory programming skills—all while having fun, building confidence, and collaborating with peers.
WHEN: Wednesdays from 5:20 to 6:20
This program immerses students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and is designed for both beginners and advanced learners. Beginners will build and program simpler robots, such as the claw bot, to complete a series of challenges involving arm mechanisms to collect and deposit objects on the field.
Returning students will take on more complex tasks, designing advanced robots to tackle real VEX IQ games in preparation for VEX IQ competitions. They will work with a variety of sensors, including touch, distance, color, gyro, and touch LED sensors.
Students will receive a VEX IQ super kit containing over 800 pieces, along with access to a computer for coding. They will learn essential programming concepts such as conditional statements, Boolean operations, loops, functions, and how to use sensor feedback to control the robot’s movements.
WHEN: Fridays from 4:10 to 5:10