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Program age levels are based on the grade your child will enter in the fall. |
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Construction programs available PreK-K, Gr 1-3, Gr 4-6 & Gr 7-8 |
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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 | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 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 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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Grade level is indicated on location schedule. |
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| Kid Contraptions 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 | ||||||||
| Cool Contraptions This invention based program is all about building contraptions, vehicles and machines that move. Gears, beams, pulleys, wheels, axles, 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, axles, pneumatic motors and remote controls. Everything we need to invent cool things that move. We have added robos! Grade 2-4 |
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| 6 Flags Magic Mountain 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 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 In this Lab program innovation and design drive solutions. Programs activities are more advanced with an emphasis on innovation, design, problem solving, prototype & testing through a series of challenge projects. |
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| Junior Robotics 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. | ||||||||
| 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 wacky invention. Grade level on schedule |
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| RoboQuest new Take the RoboQuest to design, build and program your bot. Follow your quest and take on the challenges of sumo, search & rescue, obstacle courses, even minigolf. 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, wacky 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 Race This is the great robo space race. Design and race your space bot over the obstacle course and race course. Program your bot and strategize your bot sensors to meet the challenge. 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. Grade level on schedule |
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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 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 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 In this Lab program innovation and design drive solutions. Programs activities are more advanced with an emphasis on innovation, design, problem solving, prototype & testing through a series of challenge projects. |
