PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

Unleash your inner Spielberg! This dynamic program transforms LEGO building into cinematic storytelling. Students will collaborate to craft compelling narratives, then master the art of stop-motion animation using high-definition cameras. They'll learn to direct, shoot, and edit their LEGO creations, adding professional touches like titles, subtitles, soundtracks, and voiceovers. Culminating in a polished LEGO movie and a thrilling movie trailer, each student will receive their masterpieces on a brand-new USB drive, ready to share with friends and family.

Dive into the captivating world of robotics and coding! This hands-on program introduces students to the versatile Sphero robot family, empowering them to program, customize, and control up to six different models. From basic commands to advanced coding techniques, students will explore the limitless possibilities of robotics. Using the intuitive Lighting Lab app, they'll tackle exciting challenges like robot bowling, maze navigation, and high-speed chariot races, fostering problem-solving skills and sparking a passion for STEM. Featuring Sphero SPRK+, BOLT, OLLIE, R2D2, BB-8, and INDI robots, this program guarantees an unforgettable learning experience.

6 Robots used throughout the program include: 

 Sprk+ Robots | Ollie Trick Robots | Dark Side Trick Robots Sphero BOLT Robots |  R2D2 Talking  Robots

Become a game developer! This engaging program empowers students to design and build their own unique video games in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Over the course, they'll create up to four distinct games, learning to incorporate characters, obstacles, backgrounds, and multiple skill levels. They'll also customize title screens, high-score boards, instruction pages, and even secret cheat codes. Each student will receive a compilation of their games on a brand-new USB drive, ready to showcase their creative prowess.

Sculpt, paint, and create! This program introduces students to the tactile world of pottery, guiding them through the creation of up to five unique hand-built projects. They'll learn various clay techniques and then personalize their creations with vibrant paints and polishes. Each student will receive their finished pottery, safely packed in bubble wrap, a collection of their artistic achievements.

Embark on a global LEGO adventure! This program challenges students to recreate iconic landmarks from around the world using LEGO bricks. Each week, they'll learn about a new landmark, then design and build their own LEGO version. They'll capture their creations with HD digital cameras, transforming them into a slideshow movie of their global LEGO journey. Each student will receive their slideshow movie on a new USB drive.

Sculpt your imagination into captivating stories! This program combines the tactile joy of clay modeling with the magic of stop-motion animation. Students will bring their clay creations to life using HD webcams and professional editing software, adding titles, subtitles, music, and voiceovers. They'll then craft a dynamic movie trailer to showcase their animated masterpiece. Each student will receive their clay movie and trailer on a new USB drive, a testament to their creativity and technical skills.

Unleash your inner artist! This vibrant program explores a diverse range of artistic mediums, encouraging creativity and self-expression. Students will experiment with mosaic art, sand art, pottery sculpting, painting, beading, tie-dye, and more. Each project celebrates individuality and fosters a love for artistic exploration.
Projects include: Mosaic Art, Pottery Sculpting, Painting, Beading, T shirt Design, and MORE!

Transform your iPad into a multimedia powerhouse! This program unlocks the creative potential of iPads, guiding students through the creation of four unique projects. They'll craft stunning photo slideshow movies, animate toys into captivating stories, produce special effects-laden feature films, and design eye-catching movie trailers. Students will also sharpen their strategic thinking with engaging Games of Strategy apps. Each student will receive their projects on a new Create IT USB drive, a showcase of their iPad mastery.

Transform your imagination into a dynamic, live-action comic book! This unique program empowers students to craft their own captivating stories using a vibrant array of characters, animals, vehicles, and action figures. They'll master the art of visual storytelling, learning to capture compelling images with high-definition cameras, design eye-catching comic book pages, and add dynamic speech bubbles and special effects. Then, they'll bring their stories to life through the magic of filmmaking, adding sound effects, music, voiceovers, and credits. Students will also create a thrilling movie trailer to showcase their cinematic comic book creation. Each student will leave with their finished projects on a new USB drive, a testament to their storytelling and filmmaking prowess.

Embark on a keyboard adventure! This program makes learning to type an exciting and engaging experience. Children will develop essential fine motor skills and typing proficiency through interactive games, activities, and challenges. Designed for a Mac environment, students will also explore the creative potential of Photo Booth, Comic Life, and iMovie, crafting their own one-of-a-kind photo slideshow movies. This program combines practical skills with creative expression, providing students with a valuable foundation for digital literacy. Each student will receive their finished slideshow movie and a certificate of completion on a new USB drive.

Elevate your robotics and coding skills! This advanced program builds upon the foundation of Robotics & Coding 101, challenging students with more complex coding techniques and exciting robotic challenges. Using Sphero Ollie and Dark-Side robots, students will compete in thrilling competitions like robot bowling, maze navigation, and obstacle courses. Featuring Sphero SPRK+, BOLT, OLLIE, R2D2, BB-8, and INDI robots, this program pushes the boundaries of robotics exploration.