Activities

Students learn the basics of programming at their own pace as they are introduced to MIT’s Scratch, which is designed specifically for ease of use by children, employs click-and-drag colored command blocks to program simple animations and games. Each week there are separate sections for new and returning students with different exercises and projects.Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Students will explore different digital arts techniques while using their creativity in a fun way: Using amazing brushes and symmetry, students will  sketch and draw beautiful artworks. Students will create short animations. Students will learn to alter images to create surreal effects. Each week there are separate sections for new and returning students with different exercises and projects. Entering Grades 2 and up in the Fall.

Students will take their video design to the next level by designing their own video game in Roblox. Students will use basic game design principles and their creativity to craft their unique games: from obstacle course to adventure game or racing game, the options are limitless!

Students are introduced to video game design where they will combine their creativity, storytelling skills with coding and strategy in order to create their world and characters create original games that are fun to play, not too easy to win, not too hard to lose and pleasing to the eyes.  Returning students can continue to build upon their existing games or embark on new projects. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Students progress from users to actual builders of their own fully functional apps. In our course, we use MIT App Inventor and other user-friendly software to introduce students to app development. MIT App Inventor employs a simple click-and-drag programming language that lets students develop and export various software projects as applications on different Android platforms. Because it uses a similar programming architecture, our App Development course is an excellent sequel or complement to our Scratch course. Each week there are separate sections for new and returning students with different exercises and projects. Entering Grades 2 and up in the Fall.

Students are introduced to the basics of robotics while working hands-on with various Lego® robotic systems, including Wedo, Mindstorms, Mindstorms NXT, and EV3. Students design and construct different robots and then program them to move, react, and solve various challenges. Each week there are separate Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections for new and returning students. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

In our Tinker Lab, our students will explore how things work by building, taking apart, and creating with everyday materials. They might design a marble run, build a small machine with gears and motors, create a bridge from recycled materials, or invent a toy that moves. Through hands-on experimentation, kids learn problem-solving, creativity, and confidence in a fun, guided environment.

Have fun with Pokemon while developing STEM skills, they design their own PokeBall and Pokemon characters, and improve your logic, critical thinking and strategy with game and cards

Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Make SPA products and understand the science behind them: fizzy bath bombs, sugary scrubs, aromatic bath salts, soaps and more. Students entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Our teams of mechanical engineers will apply basics of physics principles (Newton’s laws, force, energy, gravity, speed, friction) as they use the engineering design process to design and build their own roller coaster. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Students will learn about environmental engineering and renewable energy through fun and engaging hands-on projects such as using the engineering design process to design and build innovative machines powered by the sun, the wind or water and engineer an oil spill cleanup solution. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Have fun with beyblades through hands on experiments while learning the basics of physics: momentum, inertia, friction and more. You will design your own beyblade and have time to battle your friends.

Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

You are the architect and designer! You will create the blueprint of your dream house, skyscraper or city, then design it in 3D online, before building and decorating it. You will use engineering skills to add some electricity in your creation.

Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

You are the detective! Use your problem solving skills and explore forensic science to solve a mystery. Students will have fun engaging in the following activities: hands-on science experiments to analyze fingerprints, DNA and clues using chromatography, fiber analysis, chemistry and toxicology to identify unknown substances and liquids. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

Explore the science behind cells, organs, muscles and bones through fun, hands-on activities.  From understanding how an apple turns into energy and experimenting with model cells, organs, muscles, brain and skeleton. Students will make their own stethoscopes or a prosthetic arm. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

3, 2, 1…Blast Off! Students will shoot for the moon this Summer applying basic physics concepts (angles, trajectory, aerodynamics, thrust, Newton’s Laws) and the engineering design process in hands-on projects such as designing, building and launching their own rockets. Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.

What is money? How do we earn it and save it? Difference between wants and needs. Students will build foundation of financial literacy through fun hands-on activities and games.

Come join Jack and Annie as they are whisked away in their backyard tree house to countries around the globe and beyond! Each day, campers will explore STEM challenges packed with adventure , discovery, and fun facts about the places they visit

Calling all muggles to the Wonderful World of Wizardry. Design and build your blinking own magic wand, catapult to launch snitches, and mix up potions.

Entering Grades 1 and up in the Fall.