SPIKE Essential and BrickQ Motion

for grades 2 & 3

Scratch Programming

grades 2 & 3

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!

Introduction to LEGO Robotics

for grades 4 & 5

This program introduces students to the exciting fields of science, engineering, and coding through the fascinating world of robotics. Robotics equips students with essential 21st-century skills that are increasingly valuable in our technology-driven world, including coding, engineering, and project-based learning. Each participant 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 students interested in joining First Lego League Robotics Teams, preparing them for competitive robotics and collaborative teamwork.

Cool Projects with Mindstorms for grades 4, 5 & 6

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 by allowing participants to change designs and incorporare their own unique solutions.

Each student will receive a Lego Mindstorms kit with over 500 pieces, which they can use to create projects such as a basketball-shooting robot, a lifting gripper, a humanoid robot, or any other design of their choice. They will program their creations using the block-based programming app, enabling the robots to move and respond to their environment through sensors.

This program offers a challenging and stimulating environment where students will develop advanced building skills, and problem-solving abilities. It is suitable for beginners who are new to robotics but versatile enough to challenge advanced users, fostering critical thinking and creativity along the way.

VEX IQ Robotics for grades 4, 5 & 6

Python Programming

grades 4, 5 & 6

This camp is designed to introduce middle school students to the fundamentals of coding through Python. Python, a high-level programming language with an object-oriented structure, making it an ideal choice for young learners.

Throughout the camp, students will learn into core programming concepts, such as data types, variables, operators, conditional statements, and functions. These essential skills will be reinforced through a variety of hands-on mini-projects, enabling students to apply their knowledge in practical and creative ways. Each project is thoughtfully designed to challenge their problem-solving abilities and foster an understanding of real-world programming applications.

With Python's growing popularity in fields like machine learning, web development, automation, and other areas of computer science, students will also gain valuable insight into how these skills can support future academic and career opportunities. 

Advanced Robotics for Competition by invitation only

This program is tailored for middle school students eager to join a robotics competition team and who have previously completed the MySTEM Academy LEGO Robotics programs. Participants will be challenged to think like scientists and engineers as they build, test, and program an autonomous robot to complete a series of missions in a thematic Robot Game.

Students will dive into the fundamentals of LEGO Technic elements, motors, and sensors, learning how to construct robots while considering key engineering principles such as center of gravity, torque, gearing, and the optimal balance between speed and strength. Robots will undergo multiple accuracy tests to identify areas for improvement, encouraging students to explore alternatives, refine designs, and enhance performance through iterative improvement cycles.

Additionally, students will develop advanced programming skills, including proportional control, debugging techniques, and decision-making strategies. This Advanced Robotics program is open to students who have previously participated in MySTEM Academy classes and have received a recommendation to enroll in this camp.

Design and Build with Lego for grades 3 & 4

In this program, students will embark on an exciting journey of hands-on STEM exploration, where they will engage with projects designed to uncover the principles of physical science and engineering. Through interactive activities, they will experiment with forces, motion, and the mechanics behind everyday objects, building their understanding of how things work in the real world.

Students will have the opportunity to create a variety of innovative projects, including break dancers, grabbers with unique designs, a secure deposit box, and more. They will take their creations to the next level by incorporating coding to bring them to life. Using color, touch, and ultrasonic sensors, students will enable their projects to interact with the environment.

As they work through these projects, students will learn foundational computer programming concepts, such as conditional statements, loops, and variables, gaining the skills needed to write code that powers their designs. This camp is designed to inspire young minds and encourage a passion for STEM learning.

STEM VEX GO for grades 2 & 3

Lego Computer Science and AI 

for grades 3 & 4

Lego Computer Science and AI

for grades 5 & 6

Lego Computer Science

for grades 5 & 6

Hands-ON Lego Science

for grades 2 & 3