Summer STEM Classes

One, Two, Three…BUILD
This is the perfect class to develop your engineering skills using LEGO Educational kits 9610, 9612, 9614 & 9616.  These kits are specifically designed to contain only the parts needed to complete 2 projects per kit allowing more time to build and less time hunting for the correct pieces. Exciting projects will include:  Swing Rides, Fans, Ride on Tractor, Movie Projector, Crane and many more.  Basic understanding of gears, levers, pulleys and wheel/axle are introduced during each session. From the new builder to the most experienced LEGO fan, these projects are a hit! 

DAYS: Monday – Thursday
DATES: August 5 – 8
TIME: 9:00 – 10:00am
FEE: $55
AGES: 4 – 6
LOCATION: Robert P. Zaun Pavilion
Min. 8 / Max. 16

Let’s Get Moving with LEGO’S Machine Sets *NEW*
Build a Sail Car, Drag Racers and various powered Machines using Lego Education 9686 Education sets!  This Fun Lego brick set builds SimpleMachines & Mechanisms.  Students will partner up to build and explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines and alternative energy powered projects.  These class activities build on design technology, science and mathematics and the awesome power of conventional and alternative energy.

DAYS: Monday – Thursday
DATES: August 5 – 8
TIME: 10:15 – 11:15am
FEE: $55
AGES: 7 – 12
LOCATION:Robert P. Zaun Pavilion
Min. 8 / Max. 16

LEGO WEDo Robotic Engineering
Welcome to the world of LEGO Engineering combined with basic coding skills!  Students will build exciting LEGO models featuring working motors & sensors which they will combine with Coding skills on the computer to make their projects come to life!  This user-friendly icon based programing along with LEGO engineering skills will allow students to control what their creations can do.  Alligators, Lions, Monkeys, Puppets, Airplanes, swing rides and much more are waiting for you to bring them to life!

DAYS: Monday – Thursday
DATES:  August 5 – 8
TIME: 11:30am – 12:30pm
FEE: $55
AGES: 7 – 12
LOCATION: Robert P. Zaun Pavilion
Min. 8 / Max. 16

STREAM Sampler
Step into the STREAM Zone (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts & Math) and sample some of the newest technology programs. This program covers it all!   Each class will explore a different concept which could include: Coding, Robotics & Engineering with LEGO Educational kits, Video Game Design, Catapults, Digital Movie Making, LOGO Programing, GPS, Snap Circuits, Creative Writing, Art exploration and may more.  This class has been updated with new technology gadgets and is guaranteed to be 100% Fun! 

DAYS: Monday – Thursday
DATES:  August 5 – 8
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00pm
FEE: $55
AGES: 7 – 12
LOCATION: Robert P. Zaun Pavilion
Min. 8 / Max. 16

Video Game Design 
Do you have a future game programmer at home?  Let their imaginations run wild in this multimedia adventure using block coding to explore the gaming world!  Working with the newest Scratch program - a drag and drop program, students will create their own interactive stories, animated adventures, comics, games and much more.  Students should bring a flash drive to class to save their work.  Students will receive information on how to download this free software so they can continue to work on their projects at home. 
 
DAYS: Monday - Thursday
DATES: August 5 - 8
TIME: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
AGES: 7 - 12
LOCATION: Robert P. Zaun Pavilion in Grafton
FEE: $55
Min. 8 / Max 12