This program is designed for elementary school students, providing a fun and hands-on way to explore STEM using 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, amusement park, and more.

Using the BrickQ Motion Set, they will also explore key physical science concepts, experimenting with forces, motion, and interactions by constructing dynamic models like tightrope walkers, sail cars, bobsleds, and weightlifting mechanisms.

This program provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, helping students develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and introductory programming skills—while having fun, building confidence, and collaborating with peers.

WHEN: Mondays from 5:20 to 6:20

This program is available to students who have completed Introduction to LEGO® Robotics or Lego Robotics Level I or II at MySTEM Academy.

Students will be challenged to solve First LEGO League official Robot Game missions while learning advanced sensor techniques for accurate navigation and mastering building skills such as gears and gear trains, compact and efficient layouts, and sensor integration and alignment.

This hands-on experience strengthens critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills, reinforces iterative design, and provides a solid foundation in advanced coding and robot design.

Additionally, this program serves as a prerequisite for students aspiring to join First LEGO League Robotics Teams, preparing them for competitive robotics, collaborative teamwork, and real-world problem-solving in a fun and engaging environment.

WHEN: Tuesdays from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m.

This program introduces students to the exciting fields of science, engineering, and coding through the fascinating world of robotics. Each student will program an autonomous robot and engage in daily challenges that test their creativity and technical skills.

Students will design and program robotic arms to perform tasks like collecting, transporting, lifting, and depositing items in various locations. They will also learn to use sensors for detecting colors, following lines, and navigating mazes while avoiding obstacles. This hands-on experience not only enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities but also reinforces theoretical STEM knowledge through practical applications, providing a comprehensive introduction to advanced coding and engineering concepts.

Additionally, this program serves as a foundational requirement for LegoRobot Competitive Robotics II and for students interested in joining First Lego League Robotics Teams, preparing them for competitive robotics and collaborative teamwork.

WHEN: Wednesdays from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m.

This competition program is designed for students who have previously completed the MySTEM Academy STEM program and are invited to participate in the 2026–2027 BIOGLOW FIRST LEGO season. Students will be challenged to design, build, and program LEGO SPIKE robots using color and gyro sensors. They will explore engineering concepts such as balance and center of gravity while testing different wheel types to improve robot performance. Teams will brainstorm, design, and build a variety of attachments to complete missions on the game table, with each season typically featuring 12–14 missions.

Working in small groups, students may focus on specific missions while developing teamwork, creativity, and engineering problem-solving skills. They will also learn advanced proportional control programming using the gyro sensor to improve navigation accuracy and robot precision.

This program is designed as a Robot Design-focused experience and will participate in local events, including one or two Scrimmages, most likely in November. This program will not advance to Pennsylvania State or international competitions, as the team will not focus on the Innovation Project or Core Values components, which require a greater time commitment and are generally more appropriate for older students. Students may transition in the future to a full-commitment FLL team that meets twice per week for approximately three total hours to focus on all three aspects of FLL: Robot Design, Innovation Project, and Core Values.

WHEN: Thursdays from 4:50 to 6:20 p.m.

In this hands-on summer camp, middle school students step into the role of engineers and AI designers using the LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI system. Students learn how to build and program intelligent machines while exploring how computer science and artificial intelligence shape the modern world.

Through fun, project-based challenges, campers progress from beginner coding concepts to more advanced programming skills such as loops, conditionals, variables, functions, and AI-driven decision-making. Students will design, test, and improve robots that can sense, react, and solve problems like real automated systems. Projects may include programming smart traffic systems, obstacle-detection robots, and alarms that react automatically to their environment. Along the way, students develop problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills while learning key computer science concepts and introductory AI principles.

By the end of camp, students will have created and programmed multiple intelligent LEGO models and gained a better understanding of how technologies such as robotics, smart devices, and AI-powered systems work in everyday life.

WHEN: Fridays from 5:20 to 6:20