STEM for our active learners
Game Development in Scratch (7-14)
In this exciting experience, kids learn coding fundamentals by creating fun, interactive games. Using drag-and-drop blocks, they’ll explore logic, animation, and storytelling in a beginner-friendly environment. Designed for young learners, this class builds problem-solving skills and confidence while introducing core programming concepts in a playful, creative way.
Program Highlights:
- Hands‑On Math — Kids see math in action through coordinates, angles, and logic.
- Real Coding Foundations — Scratch prepares students for Python, JavaScript, and robotics.
- Problem‑Solving Mindset — Debugging teaches persistence and analytical thinking.
- Safe & Accessible — No prior experience needed; everything is visual and intuitive.
- STEM‑Aligned Curriculum — Supports math standards, computational thinking, and engineering design.
Ideal for: Schools and programs looking to equip children with foundational coding knowledge and a sense of achievement.
Build Your City in Roblox (7-14)
Calling future City Engineers to leverage the popularity of Roblox Studio and engage young creators in 3D game design, coding, and community-building. In Build Your City, students use creativity and coding to design interactive cities. They’ll learn to shape terrain, add buildings, and script game elements using Roblox Studio. This hands-on class empowers young developers to bring their dream cities to life while exploring real game design concepts in a fun environment.
Program Highlights:
- High-Interest Real-World Platform — Leverages a platform kids already love to teach serious, professional 3D game engineering and Lua scripting.
- Bridge to Professional Tech — Serves as a direct stepping stone to professional game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, and text languages like Python and C#.
- Combines 3D Art & Computer Science — Balances creative 3D environmental design with rigorous analytical software development.
- Portfolio-Ready Output — Every student creates playable, multi-level 3D games that can be published and shared with friends and family.
- STEM & CSTA Aligned — Direct alignment with national computer science standards, computational thinking, and 3D spatial engineering frameworks.
Ideal for: After-school programs or summer camps seeking to captivate students with a unique game development curriculum.
Imagine with Micro:Bit Labs (7-14)
Join our interactive hardware programming and physical computing program created by for young innovators. This course introduces students to the exciting world where software code meets physical hardware—using the pocket-sized BBC micro:bit microcontroller developed in partnership with Microsoft.
Program Highlights:
- Tangible, Screen-to-Physical Output — Bridges abstract coding concepts with immediate, physical hardware reactions kids can hold in their hands.
- Seamless Bridge to Python — Transitions effortlessly from Microsoft MakeCode drag-and-drop blocks to real Python text-based programming.
- Combines Engineering & Creative Invention — Balances computational logic with crafting, physical prototyping, wearable tech, and game creation.
- Low Threshold, High Ceiling — Accessible enough for absolute beginners, yet powerful enough to build advanced IoT and robotics projects.
- STEM & CSTA Aligned — Direct alignment with national computer science standards, physical science frameworks, and engineering design principles.
Ideal for: Perfect for schools seeking a CSTA Aligned curriculum, after-school programs, STEM clubs, and summer camps looking to introduce coding in a creative way.
Motion with Lego® – Block-Based Coding (7-14)
Get ready to build, code, and move! In this hands-on class, students dive into the exciting world of LEGO robotics using motors, sensors, and real-world coding concepts. Kids will design and program their own moving machines—from dancing robots to racing cars—all while learning problem-solving, teamwork, and the basics of engineering.
Program Highlights:
- Tactile & Visual Synergy — Directly links physical gear mechanics with visual software logic.
- Low Floor, High Ceiling — Easy for absolute beginners to start, yet deep enough for complex robotics challenges.
- Proven Educational Hardware — Utilizes official LEGO® Education STEM platforms engineered for classroom learning.
- Screen-Balanced Learning — Combines hands-on physical assembly with focused coding challenges.
- STEM & NGSS Aligned — Direct alignment with Next Generation Science Standards, physical science, and engineering design loops.
Ideal for: Curious kids who love building, tinkering, and making things come to life through coding and creativity.
Explore Planets in Minecraft! (7-14)
Embark on an official NASA-inspired space adventure! Powered by Microsoft’s Minecraft Education and created in partnership with NASA and the Challenger Center, students use computer science to build Artemis rockets, program Orion space capsules, configure Mission Control, and construct sustainable moon bases on the lunar surface.
Program Highlights:
- Space & Planetary Exploration — Code space stations, pilot rovers, and explore solar systems inside Minecraft Education.
- Block-Based Automation — Write code to build bases, harvest resources, and construct 3D space structures.
- 3D Spatial & Engineering Logic — Program coordinates, loops, and conditional code to master 3D geometry.
- Collaborative Problem Solving — Team up on space missions and debug code together in secure multiplayer worlds.
- Real-World Coding Concepts — Bridge favorite gameplay with core computer science to prepare for languages like Python.
- CSTA, NGSS & STEM Aligned — Powered by Microsoft Education and mapped to CSTA CS and NGSS Earth & Space standards.
Ideal for: Curious kids who love Minecraft, building, and discovering how code powers the world around them!
Sports Cars and Tracks in Roblox Studio (7-14)
Rev up your creativity! In this exciting game design camp, students learn how to build, customize, and test their very own sports car race tracks using Roblox Studio’s 3D tools—no coding required.
Program Highlights:
- High-Interest Real-World Platform — Leverages a platform kids already love to teach serious, professional 3D game engineering and Lua scripting.
- Bridge to Professional Tech — Serves as a direct stepping stone to professional game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, and text languages like Python and C#.
- Combines 3D Art & Computer Science — Balances creative 3D environmental design with rigorous analytical software development.
- Portfolio-Ready Output — Every student creates playable, multi-level 3D games that can be published and shared with friends and family.
- STEM & CSTA Aligned — Direct alignment with national computer science standards, computational thinking, and 3D spatial engineering frameworks.
Ideal for: Creative kids and gamers who love racing games, design, and Roblox!
Create Music with Sonic Pi (7-17)
Learn to code music with Sonic Pi! This program teaches kids how to create beats, melodies, and live performances using programming, blending technology with creativity in a fun, hands-on way.
Program Highlights:
- Text-Based Coding Entry Point — Serves as a fun, low-stress transition from block coding (Scratch) to real text-based programming (Ruby/Python logic).
- Instant Auditory Feedback — Students hear their code execute immediately, reinforcing abstract concepts with auditory rewards.
- Zero Musical Prerequisites Needed — Welcomes both music lovers and tech enthusiasts regardless of prior instrument experience.
- STEM & Computer Science Aligned — Direct alignment with computational thinking, discrete math, and audio engineering principles.
Ideal for: Perfect for schools, after-school programs, STEM clubs, and summer camps looking to introduce coding in a creative way. Great for educators, homeschooling groups, and enrichment programs focused on music and technology.
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Create Designs with Canva (7-17)
Focused on building custom graphic art, presentations, social media layouts, and digital branding assets while naturally absorbing the foundations of graphic design, computational visual thinking, and digital communication.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-On Visual Math — Kids see spatial relations in action through scale, ratios, grids, and alignment.
- Real Digital Foundations — Canva prepares students for advanced creative tools like Adobe Creative Cloud, UI/UX design, and web publishing.
- Problem-Solving Mindset — Iterative editing teaches attention to detail, persistence, and visual communication logic.
- Safe & Accessible — No prior design experience needed; everything is visual, cloud-based, and intuitive.
- Industry-Aligned Curriculum — Supports digital literacy standards, visual communication arts, and creative technology pathways.
Ideal for: Programs focusing on storytelling and creative communication.
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Chess and Logic (7-17)
Through guided board play, interactive tactical puzzles, pattern-recognition challenges, and logic games, students master core chess strategies while developing critical problem-solving habits. By analyzing positions, calculating move sequences, and evaluating risk, participants learn how structured rules create deep, creative possibilities on and off the board.
Program Highlights:
- Pure Unplugged Logic — Builds deep computational thinking, concentration, and focus without screen dependency.
- Bridge to Computer Science — Connects decision trees, conditional logic (
if/then), and grid coordinate systems directly to programming concepts. - Combines Discipline & Creativity — Balances structured, rule-bound calculation with imaginative long-term plans and sacrificial attacks.
- Builds Emotional Resilience — Teaches sportsmanship, patience, graceful handling of setbacks, and thoughtful decision-making under pressure.
- STEM & Academic Alignment — Direct correlation with mathematical reasoning, spatial awareness, and cognitive problem-solving skills.
Ideal for: Perfect for schools, after-school programs, STEM clubs, and summer camps looking to introduce coding in a creative way.
Content Creation and Design: Become an Influencer (8-17)
Empower young storytellers with tools like OpenShot and Canva to create and share engaging stories on YouTube. This program promotes creativity and digital communication skills.
Program Highlights:
- Combines Art & Technology (STEAM) — Connects technical video editing and audio engineering tools with creative artistic expression.
- Fosters Real Digital Literacy — Teaches kids how media is engineered so they can navigate the digital world safely and critically.
- Portfolio-Ready Output — Every student walks away with a personal digital portfolio showcasing their graphic design and video work.
- Safe Sandbox Environment — All project creation and channel designing happen in a safe, parent-approved offline or private environment.
- STEM & Media Standards Aligned — Supports digital literacy, visual design, communication, and technical production standards.
Ideal for: Community organizations or enrichment programs focusing on storytelling and multimedia communication.
Cyber Safe AI (8-17)
This program Use the engaging world of Minecraft Education to explore the world of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in a collaborative, hands-on learning environment.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-On AI Literacy — Kids program Minecraft AI agents to discover how machine learning, training data, and pattern recognition work under the hood.
- Practical Online Defense — Teaches essential digital safety habits to identify phishing, scam bots, weak passwords, and AI-generated deepfakes.
- Ethical & Critical Thinking — Helps students analyze AI outputs, recognize algorithmic bias, and practice responsible technology use for school and beyond.
- Future-Proof STEM Skills — Prepares kids for an AI-driven world by building early confidence in emerging tech, data privacy, and intellectual property.
- Gamified Safety Curriculum — Uses Microsoft Education tools to transform complex cybersecurity concepts into fun, memorable interactive challenges.
- CSTA & STEM Aligned — Powered by Microsoft Education and fully mapped to CSTA K–12 Computer Science, ISTE Digital Citizenship, and NGSS standards.
Ideal for: STEM-based programs that want to engage kids in exploring cybersecurity and AI in a fun, immersive, and gaming-centered way.
Game Code in Minecraft Education (8-17)
Step into the world of retro game development! Powered by Microsoft Education’s MakeCode Arcade platform, this course teaches kids to design and code their own 2D games—just like the classics. Students build pixel-art characters, program movement and interactions, and create playable games they can share with friends.
Program Highlights:
- Hands‑On Math — Students use coordinates, geometry, and measurement constantly.
- Platformers (run-and-jump games)
- Top-down adventures (maze-style games)
- Arcade shooters and obstacle dodgers
- Real Coding Foundations — MakeCode and Python build strong programming fundamentals.
- Science You Can Explore — Chemistry, ecosystems, and physics come alive through simulation.
- Collaborative Learning — Multiplayer worlds encourage teamwork and communication.
- STEM‑Aligned Curriculum — Supports math, science, engineering, and computer science standards.
Ideal for: Kids who love video games and want to build their own retro-style games while learning real coding logic.
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