LabSpace Robotics Program: Build & Code Series

We believe that learning to build and code is an adventure! Our LabSpace Robotics classes are designed to guide your child through hands-on challenges, helping them bring their ideas to life with LEGO bricks and simple programming. Each series uses a different LEGO platform, perfectly suited for their age and skill level.

For the current schedule and prices, visit our Current Schedule.

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1. LabSpace LEGO Robotics: Build & Code Explorers

• Ages: Grades 1-3
  
• What to Expect: Perfect for our youngest innovators! In this class, kids will dive into the exciting world of robotics by building colorful LEGO models and making them move using a super fun, icon-based coding system. We’ll even learn how to use a color sensor to make our robots react to different hues! We’ll explore basic engineering concepts and problem-solving, all while sparking individual creativity. No prior experience with LEGO robots or coding is needed—just a curious mind!

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2. LabSpace LEGO Robotics: Build & Code Navigators

• Ages: Grades 2-4
  
• What to Expect: Our Navigators class uses the classic LEGO WeDo 1.0 sets to build and program a variety of fun, interactive models. We’ll explore more advanced building techniques, delve into concepts like gears and pulleys, and learn how to use sensors and motors to make our creations respond. This class is great for kids who enjoy hands-on building and are ready to explore how things work through engaging projects.

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3. LabSpace LEGO Robotics: Build & Code Innovators

• Ages: Grades 3-6
• What to Expect: Calling all aspiring inventors! In this class, we’ll challenge our Innovators with more complex builds and coding puzzles using LEGO WeDo 2.0. We’ll delve deeper into engineering design, scientific investigation, and computational thinking as we create robots that solve real-world (and imaginative!) problems. This class encourages creative problem-solving and individual skill development, pushing boundaries with motors, sensors, and engaging programming.

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4. LabSpace LEGO Robotics: Build & Code Apprentices

• Ages: Grades 4-6 (or 4-7, to allow for older beginners)
  
• What to Expect: This class is designed for students in grades 4-6 who are new to LEGO MINDSTORMS. We’ll start with the fundamentals, learning how to build sturdy robot bases and write our first programs to make our robots move, detect objects, and react to their environment using various sensors. It’s a fantastic introduction to more complex engineering challenges and individual problem-solving, all while having a blast bringing our robots to life!

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5. LabSpace LEGO Robotics: Build & Code Masters

• Ages: Grades 5+
• Platform: LEGO MINDSTORMS (NXT or EV3)
• What to Expect:For our experienced robot engineers ready to continue growing their skills! The Masters class takes robotics to the next level with LEGO MINDSTORMS. Students will design, build, and program advanced robots, focusing on mastering the use of sensors and sophisticated programming logic to tackle complex missions. We’ll explore functional building techniques, such as using gears for power and speed, and designing versatile robot bases to add multiple attachments. This class offers a fantastic opportunity for students to refine their engineering skills and develop advanced problem-solving strategies in a fun and supportive environment.

LabSpace Game Design

Ages 10+ Current Schedule

Ever dreamed of making your own video game? In this Game Design class, students will dive into the exciting world of 2D game development using MultiMedia Fusion. Each 4-week session focuses on a different game type, like platformers or maze-style games, guiding participants through the process of building a complete game.

You’ll explore basic game design skills, express your creativity through artwork, and craft unique game mechanics. The goal is to introduce the fundamentals and encourage the independence to continue working on your own game ideas long after class ends. Get ready to turn imagination into playable fun!

These workshops are offered in 4 fifty-minute session blocks once a week over the course of 4 weeks.

LabSpace Intro to Scratch: Build Your Digital World

Ages: Grades 3-5 Current Schedule

Duration: 4 fifty-minute sessions

Ready to make your ideas come to life on screen? In this 4-week class, young creators will discover the magic of Scratch, a fun and intuitive programming language from MIT. No experience needed! We’ll start with the basics, learning how to create our own animations, interactive stories, and simple games. Students will explore fundamental programming concepts and develop their sequential thinking and problem-solving skills, all while expressing themselves digitally in a supportive environment.

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LabSpace Micro:bit Adventures with Scratch

Ages: Grades 3-5 with some Scratch programming experience.

Duration: 4 fifty-minute sessions Current Schedule

Take your coding skills into the physical world! This exciting 4-week class brings your Scratch projects off the screen and into your hands using the Micro:bit. Students will learn to program this pocket-sized computer, using its built-in sensors and buttons to control their Scratch creations. Imagine making a game you can play by tilting the Micro:bit, or having your animation react to light and sound! We’ll explore basic programming concepts through hands-on, physical computing challenges. This class focuses on making connections between the digital and physical world, offering a new dimension to coding.

LabSpace STEM Club: Grades 1/2

Ages: Grades 1-2 Current Schedule

Get ready for big fun and hands-on discovery! Our STEM Club for Grades 1 and 2 is packed with exciting activities designed to boost fine motor skills and encourage growing independence in young learners. Your child will dive into engaging projects, including building and programming with LEGO Spike Essential, and tackling lots of creative engineering challenges that they can take home to share.

LabSpace STEM Club: Grades 3-6

Ages: Grades 3-6 Current Schedule

Ready to explore, build, and create? Our STEM Club for Grades 3-6 offers a variety of engaging, hands-on projects designed to spark curiosity and encourage growing independence in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students will dive into a rotating selection of activities, often chosen from our popular LabSpace classes. They’ll get to experience programming, game design, robotics, and a wide range of exciting hands-on engineering projects. Activities change throughout the semester, so not all topics may be offered in a particular session, ensuring new discoveries await! This club is perfect for curious minds eager to learn by doing!

At LabSpace, we believe in the power of families creating and exploring together. These programs offer a relaxed environment for hands-on fun and discovery at your own pace, with our team available to support your adventures.

Craft Days at LabSpace Current Schedule

Join us for a relaxed and creative Craft Day at LabSpace! Each session, we’ll have a few kid-friendly craft projects ready for you and your children (ages 4+) to explore together. We’ll provide all the supplies and inspiration, and our team will be around to help if you have questions. This is your chance to come in, create, and make memories with your family. It’s not a formal class, but a wonderful opportunity for your kids to get creative with your guidance. Younger and older siblings are always welcome!

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Kids’ Build Mornings Current Schedule

Come on over for Kids’ Build Mornings, an hour dedicated to hands-on, creative fun for children (ages 4+) and their parents! We’ll set out a fantastic variety of building materials like LEGOs, DUPLOs, magnet tiles, Keva Blocks, and more. It’s a great time to let imaginations soar as you design, construct, and play side-by-side with your child. This is a family-led activity, perfect for connecting with your little one and other families in our welcoming space.

Looking for a hands-on adventure? Our Project Workshops are perfect for kids who love to build, create, and take home their awesome creations! Each single-session workshop dives into a unique STEM project, from robotics challenges to cool crafts and engineering builds. We provide all the materials and guidance, making it easy for young minds to explore new concepts and bring their ideas to life. Check our schedule often, as these popular projects change throughout the year! View our Current Project Workshop Schedule Here.