Bristlebots is a single, 90-minute class to build, decorate, tune, and race Bristlebots. Bristlebots are a great and fun entry into simple robotics. They’re easy to build, and provides participants with a basic understanding of how energy is transferred, from electricity to motion!

WHEN

Bristlebots are offered during one time slot each week, and is a single-session course

Monday at 6:00PM

Weather Station is a single, 60-minute class to assemble sensors, LCD screen, and an Arduino-based circuit that measures and displays temperature, humidity, pressure, and altitude!

WHEN

Weather Station is offered during one time slot each week, and is a single-session course

Monday at 5:00PM

Foam Glider Plane is a single, 90-minute class to design, build, tune, and fly hand-launched gliders built from foam board. This take-home project introduces several concepts of aerodynamics and plane design, while keeping it simple and fun enough for ages 7+!

WHEN

This Foam Glider Plane class is offered during one time slot each week, and is a single-session course.

Thursday at 4:00PM

The Arduino Room Security system is a sensor-based motion detection project, that utilizes flashing LEDs and a buzzer alarm. Participants will assemble the project and adjust how the lights and buzzer behaves. Great for keeping younger siblings out of your room!

WHEN

The Arduino Room Security System class is offered during one time slot each week, and is a single-session course.

Tuesday at 4:00PM

Build Club 2.0 meets once a week for 90 minutes to learn about science, physics, and engineering concepts through design and building challenges in Minecraft. Participants will use advanced Minecraft building tools to design a riverscape, skyscrapers, planes, giant statues, trap doors and more!

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Minecraft Club is offered during two different time slots each week (both will present the same material each week) and is 6 weeks long.

Sunday at 4:00PM & Wednesday at 4:00PM.

This is a two-week course to learn how to build an obstacle avoiding robot, powered by an Arduino. Participants will learn about robot construction, sensors, and a basic overview of the Arduino.

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Obstacle Avoiding Robot course is a two-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. One time slot is available for this class.

Saturday at 4:00PM

LEGO WeDo 2.0 is a great entry point into robotics. Participants will build up to six different robots, and program their behavior using LEGO’s easy to use block-based programming language.

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LEGO WeDo 2.0 is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new six-week course starts every three weeks.One time slot is available for LEGO WeDo 2.0.

Thursday at 5:00PM

This is a three-week course to learn the basics of playing Kerbal Space Program. Participants will learn the basics of spacecraft construction, aerodynamics, and orbital maneuvering.

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The Intro to Kerbal Space Program course is a three-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new course starts the week following the end of every three-week course. One time slot is available for this class.

Monday at 4:00PM

Kerbal Space Program Club meets once a week for 90 minutes to learn about aerodynamics, physics, and orbital mechanics through design and building challenges in Kerbal Space Program. Participants will learn about more advanced spacecraft building and flying techniques by building more advanced space craft to travel to other moons and planets

WHEN

Kerbal Space Program Club is offered during two different time slots each week (both will present the same material each week) and is six-weeks long.

Monday at 6:00PM & Friday at 4:00PM

Mini-Game Minecraft Challenge meets once a week for 90 minutes to compete in one to two Mini-Games within the Minecraft environment. Participants will use problem-solving skills, strategy, and building techniques to participate in challenges such as capture the flag, paintball, Spleef, hide and seek, and many more!

**Participants should be comfortable with mouse/keyboard controls before signing up.**

WHEN

Mini-Game Minecraft Challenge is offered during one time slot each week and is 6 (consecutive) weeks long.

Wednesday at 6:00PM.

This is a six-week course to learn how to build a trainer-style RC airplane from foam board. Participants will learn about RC plane construction techniques, aerodynamics, and RC electronics.

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The RC Plane course is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new six-week course starts every three weeks. Two time slots are available for this class.

Tuesday at 4:00PM & Saturday at 2:00PM

This is a six-week course to learn how to build a beginner RC quadcopter. Participants will learn about RC quadcopter construction techniques, flight controllers, and RC electronics.

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The RC Quadcopter course is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new six-week course starts every three weeks. Two time slots are available for this class.

Wednesday at 4:30PM & Saturday at 5:00PM

This is a two-week, entry-level course to learn how to use Autodesk Fusion 360 to create a 3D model of a fidget spinner, and then have their spinner printed and assembled on our very own 3D printer! Participants will learn how to create 2D sketches, and basic 3D functions (like extrusions, fillets, chamfers, etc) before using their newly acquired skills to design their own! Participants will also receive a 3D printing demo, all final printing and assembly will be completed by our staff.

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The Fidget Spinner course is a two-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. One time slot is available for this class.

Monday at 5:00PM.

This is a three-week, entry-level course to learn how to design and build a simple website using HTML and CSS coding. Participants will be provided with laptops and will learn about HTML/CSS coding, how to host their website, and register a .com domain name!

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The Website Design with HTML and CSS course is a three-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. One time slot is available for this class.

Tuesday at 4:00PM.

This is a one-week course to learn how to build a model rocket, powered by a propellant engine. Participants will learn about rocket construction, aerodynamics, and physics.

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The Model Rocket course is a one-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new one-week course starts every other week. One time slot is available for this class.

Saturday at 4:00PM.

This is a six-week course to learn basic techniques for Arduino based projects and programming. Participants will learn how to code the Arduino to control various sensors and devices, such as LEDs, servos, temperature sensors, and light sensors.

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Intro to Programming with Arduino is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. One time slot is available for this class.

Monday at 4:00PM

This course is an introductory class to learn about the basics of Microsoft Excel. Excel is a powerful tool that is used in many different industries. Participants will learn how to use formulas, create tables and graphs, and filter and sort data.

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Intro to Excel is a four-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new four-week course starts every two weeks. Two time slots are available for this class.

Sunday at 3:00PM & Thursday at 2:30PM

This is a six-week course to learn more advanced techniques about robotics. Participants will learn how to create robots that utilize multiple sensors, multiple servos or motors, and learn about the fundamentals of C/C++ coding.

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Advanced Robotics is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new six-week course starts every three weeks. Two time slots are available for this class.

Monday at 2:30PM & Thursday at 4:30PM

This course is an introductory class to learn about the basics of Autodesk 360. 360 is a very powerful tool that is used in many different industries, and one of the best programs to start creating designs for 3D printing. Participants will learn how to create 2D sketches, 3D extrusions, fillets, and other solid modeling techniques.

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The 3D Modeling with Autodesk 360 course is a six-week course that meets for 90 minutes each week. A new six-week course starts every three weeks. One time slot is available for this class.

Wednesday at 6:30PM

LEGO WeDo 2.0 is a great entry point into robotics. Participants will work in pairs to build 10 robotics-based projects, and program their behavior using LEGO’s easy to use block-based programming language. Guided projects will make use of a motor, proximity sensor, and tilt sensor, which are all wirelessly controlled. Concepts such as torque, friction, power transmission, gears, automation, and sensors will be all be covered throughout the course, culminating in the opportunity to invent their own robot! There will be a small break halfway through the class, and participants are welcome to bring a nut-free snack. There are no take-home materials for this program.

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9AM – 12PM, Monday – Friday; 7/10, 8/7

1PM – 4PM, Monday – Friday; 7/24

This program is a combination of our Build Club and Mini-Game Challenge classes. In the first half of the class each day, participants will learn about themed architecture by building a house and a castle, terraforming and large scale natural building by creating a mountain and mega trees. In the second half of each class, use problem-solving skills, strategy, and building techniques to participate in challenges such as capture the flag, paintball, Spleef, hide and seek, and more! Participants should be fluent with mouse and keyboard controls. There will be a small break halfway through the class, and participants are welcome to bring a nut-free snack.

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9AM – 12PM, Monday – Friday; 6/26, 7/17, 7/31

Sumo robots are small autonomous robots that seek out their opponent in ring and then try to push them out! These robots use an Arduino and an array of sensors to seek out their opponent and stay inside the ring. Participants will assemble, code, test, and compete with their very own robot. The program will focus on an introduction to the Arduino programming language, sumo strategies and techniques, and of course, the competition itself! There will be a small break halfway through the class, and participants are welcome to bring a nut-free snack. There are take-home materials for this program.

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9AM – 12PM, Monday –Thursday; 7/24

1PM – 4PM, Monday – Thursday; 7/10, 8/7

The RC plane hobby can be intimidating because of the cost, complexity, and learning curve, but we aim to fix all of that with our Electric RC Plane program! The planes are built from foam board that can be purchased at your local dollar store meaning that planes can be completely rebuilt for just a few dollars. The electronics that are included with the program can be reused on any future built planes of similar size, meaning that any new plane built after this course will generally cost under $10. This particular plane design is easy and quick to build, and flies slowly, which makes it easier to fly and better able to survive crashes! Program includes all building materials, transmitter, receiver, battery, charger and everything else needed to create a flying plane, as well as instruction on how to fly it. There will be a small break halfway through the class, and participants are welcome to bring a nut-free snack. There are take-home materials for this program.

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9AM – 12PM, Monday –Friday; 7/17

1PM – 4PM, Monday – Friday; 6/26, 7/31

This is a fun entry-level course to learn how to design and build a simple website using HTML and CSS coding. Participants will be provided with laptops and will learn about HTML/CSS coding, shown how to host their website, and register their very own .com domain name! There will be a small break halfway through the class, and participants are welcome to bring a nut-free snack. There are no take-home materials for this program (except for the web domain).

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1PM – 3PM, Monday –Thursday; 7/17

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9AM – 12PM, Monday –Friday; 7/10, 7/24, 8/7