This program is ideal for students who enjoy building with LEGO® Technic elements, motors, and sensors. Through hands-on projects, students explore engineering, coding, and robotics in an engaging environment that promotes creativity, design thinking, and innovative problem-solving.

Each student receives a LEGO® Mindstorms kit with over 500 pieces and will have the option to build and program a variety of projects. Students may choose to work on projects such as a Multi-Purpose Vehicle, a versatile robot base designed to be customized for multiple challenges; a humanoid-style robot that can walk, talk, and gesture; or select from more than a dozen additional projects.

Students follow guided instructions to build and code each project, then extend their learning by modifying designs and programs using their own creativity.

Returning students can choose from different projects so they do not repeat the same builds and are continually challenged with new experiences.

This program is well suited for beginners who are new to robotics, while remaining flexible and challenging enough for more advanced learners.

WHEN: Thursdays from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m.

Designed for young learners, this class guides students from the basics of programming to more advanced concepts—all while creating fun and interactive games.

Using an easy drag-and-drop environment, students will begin by learning coding fundamentals such as sprites, X and Y coordinates, movement, sounds, events, and simple loops to bring their ideas to life. As they advance, they will explore conditional statements, variables, operators, cloning, and broadcasting, applying these skills to create exciting projects like prize-hunting adventures while avoiding enemies, obstacle-avoidance challenges, archery and maze games, Scratch Slither, and more.

Students are also encouraged to modify their code and characters to enhance their games and make them fully customized. Each week builds on the last, helping learners think like programmers, solve problems creatively, and have a blast while learning!

WHEN: Tuesdays from 4:10 to 5:10

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, helicopters, 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.

Previous students will not repeat projects, as there are 30–45 different projects available, and the last session covered only 12 of them.

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: Wednesdays from 5:20 to 6:20

In this program, students will dive into hands-on STEM projects, applying their knowledge of technology, science, math, and engineering to build and code innovative creations. Students will work on projects, such as:

Hero Robot: Build and program a robot capable of moving and completing tasks, like pushing or pulling objects.
Grabber Bot: Create a robot with a grabbing mechanism to pick up small objects like blocks or balls.
Robotic Arm: Design and code a robotic arm that can lift, rotate, and place objects with precision.
Spirograph Artist: Build a robot that uses a marker to draw creative shapes and patterns.
Bridge Builder: Construct a robot that can build small bridges or lift components into place.
Robot Maze Solver: Program a robot to navigate through a maze using sensors.

The program utilizes VEXcode, an intuitive block-based coding platform that enables students to start programming quickly and easily. This user-friendly tool encourages problem-solving and innovation while helping students develop critical skills, including creativity, communication, and teamwork.

This program introduces students to the exciting world of Roblox game design and coding, blending creativity, problem-solving, and programming in a fun, hands-on environment. Using Roblox Studio, students will learn to design their own games, build immersive worlds, and create interactive experiences using Lua scripting, the programming language behind Roblox.

Throughout the program, students will explore game mechanics, character movement, collisions, scoring systems, and user interfaces, progressing from simple projects to more complex games. They will also learn key programming concepts such as variables, loops, conditional statements, events, and functions, applying them in practical, engaging projects.

Beyond coding, students are encouraged to customize their games, design unique characters and environments, and experiment with creative ideas, giving them the freedom to make their games truly their own.

By the end of the program, participants will have a foundation in coding, game design, and logical thinking, preparing them for future programming and game development opportunities.

WHEN: Mondays from 5:20 to 6:20