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It’s a fun, exciting
and educational hands-on active learning program. Hey kids,
create incredible cool projects right here! Learn & build
wild machines, cool contraptions & robots, big cities,
sports parks, seek treasure, build forts & castles and lots
more. Challenge yourself with our advanced programs!
GreenApple Campus
program participants work independently, in small groups, on
teams and on cooperative project groups. In addition
competition and challenging team based activities are
included.
What's New in GreenApple programs? |
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Program
age levels are based on the grade your child will enter in
the fall. |
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Programs utilize LEGO, KNEX, Zoob, Motors, Technic
components, Simple Machine components, MindStorms Robotics,
software, found objects, and Green Energy sources where
appropriate to complete projects. |
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GreenApple Campus
Program Types |
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Grade
level is indicated on location schedule. |
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Construction |
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Construction programs available PreK-K, Gr 1-3, Gr
4-6 & Gr 7-8 |
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Pre K to K |
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MiniBuilders An
exciting combination of activities, games and lots of
building. Games incorporate sequencing, number and letter
recognition, sight words, counting, mini-math and more! We
build everything from an apple to a zebra. PreK |
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My
Town
In
this exciting program we plan and build the roads, buildings
and vehicles all around my town. We learn about other types
of cities, towns and neighborhoods building castles,
bridges, pagodas towers and pyramids. PreK |
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Constructioneer
All
building all the time! Kids, we use a construction
site theme for this active program. We also build castles,
pagodas, pyramids, towers bridges and mini inventions.
A unique combination
of activities, games, how things work, how things are made,
cool mini inventions. PreK -K |
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Planes Trains & Automobiles This
program features our favorite modes of transportation,
planes, trains and automobiles. We build everything the
traveling imagination holds as we get under way and on the
move. Learn how transportation things work! K |
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Forts &
Castles
Forts are an all
time favorite of builders.
Castles of Medieval Times,
moats, keeps, battlements, magical princess balconies with
lots of building challenges. Creative construction of the
forts and castles in your child’s imagination. Towers,
bridges, fortress, regal palaces, forts and castles of the
future. K |
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Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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Treasure Seekers
"X" marks the spot
in this program. We are looking for treasure in all the
right places; pirate ships, King Tut’s tomb, in the castle,
city and in space. Be ready to create and follow a treasure
seeking adventure. |
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Treasure Seekers Dig This
We look at
Treasure Seeking from the anthropological point of view.
Underworld cities and "Sue" have nothing on us. Pirate
Ships, King Tut's tomb lost cities and castle ruins. Learn
about life, times and tools. Be ready to create and follow a
treasure seeking adventure. |
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Forts & Castles
Forts are an all time favorite of builders. Castles of
Medieval Times, moats, keeps, battlements, magical princess
balconies. Explore the architecture and design of castles
and forts past and present. Towers, bridges, fortress, and
regal palaces. Design and build your kingdom. |
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Space
All things space; build a model of the space station,
robotic arm, aliens and a futuristic city. How about the
Mars Rover, a Star Wars battleship. Bring your imagination
and plans for space travel. Design and build a Moon Base. |
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Grade 4 to Grade
6 &
Grade 7 to 8 |
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Great
Sports Parks
Are you ready
sports fans? In this program we will build the Big
Houses of Sports; Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, The Cell,
Fenway Park, Olympic and World Cup venues etc. etc. |
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World Capitals
new
This program will focus on the architecture of world
capitals. We blend history and structural engineering to
construct the monuments, landmarks and skylines of
international and U.S. capital cities. The World’s tallest
building, Eiffel Tower, bridges that are engineering
marvels, the Olympic village or Washington Mall. Name your
destination. |
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Chicago Cities
This program will
focus on Chicago architecture, its many bridges and an
innovative cooperative program building project! Bridges,
urban structures, towers, skyscrapers and how it all fits
together. Design and build your Metropolis. We incorporate
elements of urban planning, city science and dynamic
skyscraper design! |
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Space II
new
This program takes Space to the next level incorporating the
science and tools of space exploration.
Build a
model of the space station, robotic arm, Mars Rover, space
travel vehicles or a futuristic city. Bring your imagination
and inventiveness for space travel. |
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Invention |
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Grade
level is indicated on location schedule. |
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Kid
Contraptions
new
This
program introduces simple machines and the creativity that
comes with mini inventions. We put on our thinking caps to
problem solve and invent our own cool contraptions. K |
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Cool Contraptions
This invention
based program is all about building contraptions, vehicles
and machines that move. Gears, beams, pulleys, wheels,
axels, pieces that snap and flex. Everything we need to
invent cool things that move. Grade 1-3 |
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Motor
Madness This
invention based program is a pre-robotics program. It's
hand-on fun and learning as we make everything move with
motors. Participants test their creations in crazy races,
feats of motor madness and obstacle course maneuvers. New
Motor Pneumatics! Grade 2-4 |
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Cool Contraptions II
new
We take
Cool Contraptions to the next level building contraptions
with an increased emphasis on invention, mechanisms and
motion. Gears, beams, pulleys, wheels, axels, pneumatic
motors and remote controls. Everything we need to invent
cool things that move. Grade 2-4 |
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6
Flags Magic Mountain
new This
program will focus on design, invention and a little bit of science of
the amazing amusement park rides. Design and build
your dream fun park with bumper cars, roller
coasters and gravity defying rides of your imagination. |
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Junkyard Challenge
You are
challenged to design and build the fastest, strongest,
smallest, largest, lightest, heaviest, most maneuverable,
most durable, and coolest machines and structures to
accomplish a series of junkyard challenges. Rube Goldberg
would be proud! All building elements in the junkyard are
used including bricks, Technic pieces, gears, motors, found
items and robotics. Grade level on schedule |
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Ingenuity Project
new
Create machines
with personality...contraptions that race, dance, rise to
the challenge of search & rescue, perform stunts that amaze
and amuse. We will customize our bots, experiment with
sensors and remote controls and learn the essentials of
design and structure. Get ready to take it to the next
level. Ingenious! All building
elements are used including bricks, Technic pieces, gears,
motors, and robotics. Grade level on schedule |
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Prototype Lab
In this program we raise the
bar and challenge participants to prototype solution designs
aimed at real life problems. All building elements are used
including bricks, Technic pieces, gears, motors, robotics,
found items and energy resource materials. Grade
level on schedule |
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Project Innovation
new
program description available soon. |
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Robotics |
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Grade
level is indicated on location schedule. |
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Robotics
new
A program for
robotic enthusiasts grade 1 and grade 2. This
beginning program introduces the concepts of robotics.
Participants work in small teams and individually to design
and build bot projects. |
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Introduction to Robotics
This program introduces
robotic concepts and establishes the building blocks to
design, build and program robotic projects. Participants
work in small teams and individually on bot projects.
Introduction to Robotics is required for participants grades
2 -3 before participating in another robotic program. |
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Jr. Inventions
This program will
tap into your design creativity and imagination as you solve
problems and challenges through fun invention using all
elements in the lab. A mix of practical science and whacky
invention. Grade
level on schedule |
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RoboChallenge Are
you ready to take the Robotics Challenge? Roll up your
sleeves to design, program and build robotic creations. This
bot program incorporates projects and challenges of
RoboAdventure, BattleBot, and RoboSports. Grade
level on schedule |
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BattleBots It's
BattleBot time! Enter the robot building lab as you design &
program your very own all new, motorized creature. Will you
create a robo-alien with special powers or a fierce,
battling, dinobot to race and battle in our robot battle?
Grade level on schedule |
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RoboAdventure
Are you up for a
challenging RoboAdventure?
This program will
tap into your sense of adventure and imagination as you race
your bot through obstacle courses, challenges, races,
battles and competitions
using.
A mix of practical science, whacky bot competition and
invention adventure.Grade level on schedule |
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RoboSports Are
you ready sports fans? Can you create a robot sports star?
Design, build and program your robot to compete against
other robots and other teams. Challenge your creativity and
thinking skills on this robo playing field. Grade
level on schedule |
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RoboSpace
All things space; build a model of the space station,
robotic arms, alien vehicles and a futuristic city of your
own design. How about the Mars Rover?
This is a mission like no
other. A Martian storm or "Houston we have a problem".
Design and build your space bot’s mission saving strategies
and problem-solving. Grade level on schedule |
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The Lab |
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Lab
programs have increased problem solving and critical
thinking challenges. |
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Grade
level is indicated on location schedule. |
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Junkyard Challenge
You are
challenged to design and build the fastest, strongest,
smallest, largest, lightest, heaviest, most maneuverable,
most durable, and coolest machines and structures to
accomplish a series of junkyard challenges. Rube Goldberg
would be proud! All building elements in the junkyard are
used including bricks, Technic pieces, gears, motors, found
items and robotics. Grade level on schedule |
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Ingenuity Project
new
Create machines
with personality...contraptions that race, dance, rise to
the challenge of search & rescue, perform stunts that amaze
and amuse. We will customize our bots, experiment with
sensors and remote controls and learn the essentials of
design and structure. Get ready to take it to the next
level. Ingenious! All building
elements are used including bricks, Technic pieces, gears,
motors, and robotics. Grade level on schedule |
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GreenMachines
Get smart about energy! This
exciting program will challenge us to fuel the future.
Participants will explore innovative and sometimes crazy
vehicles and machines incorporating solar, wind, fuel cell
and renewable resources. Mini challenges and competitions
keep this program stimulating and fun! We will go outside to
test our creations. Friday is tournament day! All building
elements are used including bricks, Technic pieces, gears,
motors, robotics and energy resource materials.
Grade level on schedule |
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GreenMachines II
new
Take the Green
Challenge designing for our future; smart cars, smart
inventions and a smart house gizmo or gadget. Tackle this
challenge with energy and ingenuity. Grade level
on schedule |
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Prototype Lab
In this program we raise the
bar and challenge participants to prototype solution designs
aimed at real life problems. All building elements are used
including bricks, Technic pieces, gears, motors, robotics,
found items and energy resource materials. Grade
level on schedule |
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Project Innovation
new
program description
available soon. |
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