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Fall Season LEGO** - The LEGO® Education Spike™ Prime Set, part of the LEGO® Learning System, is the go-to STEAM learning tool for grade 6-8 students. Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language based on Scratch, SPIKE Prime continuously engages students through playful learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From easy-entry projects to limitless creative design possibilities, including the option to explore text-based coding with Python, SPIKE Prime helps students learn the essential STEAM and 21st century skills needed to become the innovative minds of tomorrow… while having fun!
Group A:
max 30 participants
Grades 6-8: Tuesdays October 17—January 2, 6:00pm—7:30pm, Town Hall Annex (1675 Flat River Rd) No class October 31
Fee: FREE
Group B:
max 30 participants
Grades 6-8: Wednesdays October 18—January 3, 6:00pm—7:30pm, Town Hall Annex (1675 Flat River Rd) No class November 22
*December 6 class is at Guy L. Lefebvre Community Center in the downstairs room A*
Fee: FREE
Winter Season Claymation** - What do Wallace and Gromit, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and James and the Giant Peach all have in common? They’re Claymation characters who captivated the world with the magical realities they bring to life! Tap into the incredible practice of stop-motion film production and learn the technique from the ground up. Claymation Camp contains everything students need to create their own, individual movies, including top-quality clay, fun-to-use software, adorable cameras and amazing curriculum that turns anyone into a filmmaker.
Group A:
max 30 participants
Grades 6-8: Tuesday, January 9—April 9, 6:00 - 7:30pm, Town Hall Annex (1675 Flat River Rd) No class February 20
Fee: FREE
Group B:
max 30 participants
Grades 6-8: Wednesdays, January 10—April 10, 6:00 - 7:30pm, Town Hall Annex (1675 Flat River Rd) February 21
Fee: FREE
**Please do not miss more than one session of any program, as that will negatively affect your learning and may also take up a spot from another learner.
Spring Season Build a BMX Bike
USA BMX, the sanctioning body of bicycle motocross (BMX) racing in North America, is offering a first of its kind curriculum combining Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with strong physical fitness element and a little bit of fun. Come help build a BMX bike. A special showing/reveal on the last class!
Grades 6-8: Tuesday, April 23 - June 18, 6:00 - 7:30pm, Town Hall Annex (1675 Flat River Rd)
Fee: FREE