FEBRUARY: ⚡Zap! Give your kid's creativity a jolt:
In our February session, explore electricity with screen-free activities— make a Minecraft-style torch with colorful LED lights, and build a lightbox to discover how electric circuits, resistors, batteries, and switches work. Fun and accessible for kids at every level!
MARCH: LEGO Robotics
March is all about building and coding with LEGO Robotics! Students will work on some epic builds, while learning how to program and control their creations. Steam Explorers will start their journey into Scratch coding, while our Foundational Innovators will take their first steps with Python programming, unlocking new coding capabilities for their robots.
APRIL: Microcontroller Madness
In April, students will tackle a design challenge that requires them to build and program their own robots to solve a problem. They'll work with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and various coding languages to bring their creations to life. This is a great month for students to test their engineering and coding skills as they get hands-on with real-world tech.
MAY: Animation Nation
In May, creativity takes center stage as students learn the principles of animation and create their own stop-motion animation shorts. We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Mike Rauch, who has experience working at Cartoon Network and running his own animation studio. Mike will share valuable insights on animation techniques and storytelling, inspiring students to bring their creative ideas to life through animation.
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Innovators Pathway Program Overview
The Innovators Pathway Program is a comprehensive, multi-level STEM education journey designed to nurture creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in students from Grades K through 9. This program is structured to provide hands-on learning experiences in coding, electronics, robotics, and 3D design, tailored to each student’s developmental stage and skills.
The program is divided into four key levels:
STEAM Explorers (K-2nd Grade):Embark on an exciting journey through the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) tailored for young learners! STEAM Explorers is a project-based, hands-on course where students dive into a new topic each month, exploring areas like LEGO robotics, Scratch coding, 3D printing, science experiments, simple mechanics, digital art, and more. Perfect for K-2nd graders, this program offers fun, engaging activities that nurture curiosity, creativity, and foundational STEM skills.
Foundational Innovators (Grades 3-5):Students begin their STEM journey by building a strong foundation in coding, robotics, and electronics. Each month, they dive into projects that spark creativity and curiosity, such as designing interactive games in Scratch, controlling LEDs with simple circuits, and creating their first 3D models.
Junior Innovators (Grades 5-7):At this stage, students deepen their understanding of STEM concepts with more complex, hands-on projects. They explore advanced Scratch projects, are introduced to coding languages like Python and C++, and gain experience with Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Projects also cover web development basics and advanced 3D modeling, providing a comprehensive foundation in both software and hardware.
Senior Innovators (Grades 7-9):In this advanced level, students tackle challenging, large-scale projects, honing their skills in coding, robotics, and design. They work on sophisticated robotics projects, take on programming challenges with Python and Raspberry Pi, and create detailed 3D designs. This level encourages critical thinking and innovation, preparing students for future STEM pursuits.
The Innovators Pathway Program is designed to ensure that students not only gain technical skills but also learn collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking to prepare them for future challenges in STEM fields.
The program operates on a monthly installment basis.