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Upcoming Craft Days at LabSpace

  • Craft Time-Friday, April 4 10:30-11:30
     04/04/2025
     10:30 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT

Join us for kid friendly crafts!

We’ll have everything ready to go, so you can just come and create with your children.  Each morning we’ll have a couple of crafts ready for you to come in and make your own.  We’ll gear projects for ages 4-9, but older and younger siblings are welcome.  Tuition is $5 per child with a max of $10 per family.  There is no charge for the adults in the family.

Our craft morning series is a wonderful opportunity for kids to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Please note that this is not a teacher-led activity. While we’ll provide samples, craft supplies, and a mentor to answer questions, parents will be responsible for guiding their children through the projects.

We can’t wait to see what amazing creations you and your children come up with!

 

Friday, April 4th 10:30-11:30 – Spring and Easter Crafts

Details Price Qty
Family Admission:Easter and Spring Crafts $10.00 USD  
Admit 1: Easter and Spring Craft Morning $5.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming Mentor Opportunities

  • Mentor Robot Parade 9:00-3:30
     04/12/2025
     9:00 am CDT - 3:30 pm CDT

LabSpace Mentors are a group of students that has been participating in STEM activities for quite a while.  They have a love for programming, robotics and other tech and want to share with others.  Our group ranges from middle school through high school.  If you’d like to join us, please contact [email protected] before registering for an event.

Upcoming Mentor Opportunities:

Visual Arts Day , March 8 10:00-3:00– this event is held to highlight student artwork in the public schools.  LabSpace will be participating and providing art materials for students to design a creation that mentors will scan and import as a sprite into Scratch.  We’ll then program the Sprite and import it into a big collaborative art project in Scratch that we’ll be projecting during the event.  This was a huge hit last year, but is time intensive for each piece of student art.  You will need to bring a water bottle and any snack/food you’d need during the event.  Shifts available are: 9:30-11:30, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30.  We appreciate any time you can help.  Parents, if you’d like to help at this event, we’d love to have you too!

Robot Parade, April 11 and 12

Mentors make Robot Parade possible!   You know how to program and build robots.  You’ll get lots of experience troubleshooting all the things that can go wrong, you’ll help with ideas for floats, you can help with set up and clean up.  This is a super fun event that takes lots of help to make it possible.

  • Fridays, 5:30-7:00 March, 21, 28, and April 4 Junior Girl Scout Robot Lab- we need 2 or 3 mentors who can help lead Girl Scouts through the building and programming process. They will have 3 sessions (and extra time on April 11 if needed) to build and program a robot for the parade.  If you have Mindstorms experience, we’d love your help.  If you are a Girl Scout with Mindstorms experience, please consider this opportunity!
  • Friday, April 11 4:30-6:30 -mentoring for those needing help with their parade robots or floats.  Students will drop in as they can.  You will be helping to troubleshoot any problems they are having.  Also, during this time we’ll be setting up tables and getting things ready in the hall for parade the next day.
  • Saturday, April 12 9:00-3:30- From 9:00-10:00 we’ll be finishing the set up in the hallway.  The parade route will need to be taped.  10:00-11:30- testing robots.  Student robots must make it around the parade route twice with no issues before getting their flags.  11:30-12:00-LabSpace closed for lunch, 12:00-2:00 Robot parade, robot petting zoo, Helias Robotics exhibits.   2:00-3:00 – talk with students and help them celebrate their robots, social time.  3:00-3:30 – Clean up.
Details Price Qty
Mentor Robot Parade 9:00-3:30 $0.00 USD  
Mentor Visual Arts - 11:30-1:30 $0.00 USD  
Mentor Visual Arts - 1:30-3:30 $0.00 USD  
Mentor Troubleshooting for Robot Parade/Help with setup $0.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming Robot Parade 2025

  • Robot Parade 2025
     04/12/2025
     1:00 pm CDT - 2:00 pm CDT

Participate in the Robot Parade on April 12, 2025!

Please note: Only those wishing to enter a robot in the parade need to enter.  There is no charge to enter  or view the parade.  If you need help building and programming a robot, or plan to use one of LabSpace’s robots, you’ll need to register for a class.  You can see our complete schedule here:  LabSpace Schedule

Robot Participants:

  • Register your robot to join the parade.

Spectators:

  • No registration required to attend and cheer on the robots.

Building Your Own Robot:

  • Explore our class schedule or call us at (573) 645-0800 to learn about robot building classes using LabSpace robots.

Competing with Your Own Robot:

School/Organization Teams:

  • Coaches, please contact LabSpace Robotics at (573) 645-0800 or email [email protected] to register your team and provide the number of students and robots participating.

Registration Deadline:

  • April 1, 2025

Late Registrations:

  • If you miss the deadline, please email [email protected] to inquire about potential availability.

Details Price Qty
Robot Parade 2025

This ticket is required and must be purchased.

$0.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming STEM Club: Building with Cardboard Grades 3-6

Explore the world of cardboard construction in this hands-on STEM program! Designed for students in grades 3-6, each 50-minute session focuses on building a different cardboard project. Participants will learn essential techniques like scoring, folding, joining, and strengthening cardboard, transforming simple materials into unique creations.

Wed 5:05-5:55  April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 Tuition: $45

Wed 11:30-12:20 April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 Tuition: $45

Details Price Qty
5:05 Admit 1: STEM Club: Build with Cardboard $45.00 USD  
Admit 2: STEM Club: Build with Cardboard $80.00 USD  
11:30 - Admit 1: STEM Club: Build with Cardboard $45.00 USD  
11:30 - Admit 2: STEM Club: Build with Cardboard $80.00 USD  

Upcoming Mentor Training

Are you ready to share what you’ve learned with others? 

LabSpace is looking for enthusiastic middle and high school students to join our summer camp mentor team! While LEGO Mindstorms or Spike building experience is a definite plus, we’re really looking for students who are passionate about STEM and eager to share their enthusiasm with younger learners. Mentors will assist instructors with a variety of camp activities, including engineering challenges, art projects related to technology, and of course, robotics. Prior to camp, you’ll help build robot challenge sets, cut out cardboard for projects, and explore Lego Mindstorms robot sets and building techniques.

This volunteer opportunity is a great way to develop leadership skills and gain practical experience in STEM education. Mentors will need to attend training sessions, actively participate in camp activities, and maintain a positive, helpful attitude. These opportunities require the approval of LabSpace instructors.  I encourage you to talk with instructors and ask questions to see if this opportunity is a good fit for you.

There will be free training sessions that you should plan to attend.  The current schedule is below.  I’ll be adding camp dates as we go, so you might have to check back for that.

Parents, if you are interested in being a LabSpace volunteer, we’d love to talk with you.  Adult volunteers can sometimes earn credit for classes for their children to help reduce tuition.

Details Price Qty
Mentor Training - April 24, May 1, May 8 $0.00 USD  
Fieldtrip Prep - June 4 $0.00 USD  
Morning Fieldtrip Mentor- June 5 $0.00 USD  
Afternoon Fieldtrip Mentor- June 5 $0.00 USD  
Morning Fieldtrip Mentor- June 6 $0.00 USD  
Afternoon Fieldtrip Mentor- June 6 $0.00 USD  
June 9-12 8:30-12:00 Mentor for Engineering/Robotics Camp $0.00 USD  
June 9-12 12:30-4:30 Mentor for Simple Machine/Robotics Camp $0.00 USD  
July 7-10 8:30-11:30 Mentor for Tech Camp- Game Design and Robotics $0.00 USD  
July 28-July 31 12:30-4:430 Mentor for Tech Camp- Game Design and Robotics $0.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming STEM Mini-Camp Grades 4-6

Explore 3D design and printing with TinkerCAD during half of the camp and then, build and code  a motorized mini-golf course and pinball machine with Lego Spike Essentials. Explore motors, sensors, and programming to complete some cool projects!

 

 

Details Price Qty
STEM Mini-Camp Grades 4-6 $40.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming June STEM Fun Workshops

STEM Fun Workshops are 1 session workshops with fun STEM activities.  Each activity will have it’s age range listed.

Classes that don’t meet minimum registrations will be cancelled.  Please let us know you are planning to come!

String-Powered Robot!  

Mon, June 16 10:00-10:50

Unleash your inner engineer and artist! In this hands-on class, you’ll discover the cleverness of hinges and use them to design and build your own unique, string-powered dancing robot from cardboard. Learn how to make your robot groove and move with a simple pull of a string! Our small class size (limited to 6 participants) ensures plenty of individual attention and guidance for all learners. We encourage younger makers (ages 5-6) to join in the fun with the assistance of a parent or guardian. 7 and up will be able to do most of this project independently.

Tuition is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in the same family. Registration is required.

Marshmallow Launcher – Wed, June 18 10:00-10:50

Create a pyramid-catapult to launch marshmallows!  This is a great project for ages 5-7 with an adult helper and 8+ on their own or with a helper.  When our catapults are finished, we’ll build some cup-castles to knock down! Tuition: $10

Pneumatic Crane – Thursday, June 19 10:00-10:50

Build a pneumatic crane to take home.  Makers younger than 8 should have a hands-on helper.  You’ll use air power to make your crane move. Tuition: $10

Magnetic Sculpture- Tues, June 3 1:00-1:50

Play with our magnetic pendulums and then make your own magnetic sculpture that you can take home.   What will you create?  A butterfly that visits flowers, a sea turtle swimming through the ocean?  We can’t wait to see what you create!

Ages 7+ can do this project pretty independently, but adults are always welcome to stay and help with the creation.  Under 7 are welcome, but must have a hands-on adult helper.

 

Classes that don’t meet minimum registrations will be cancelled.  Please let us know you are planning to come!

 

Please note, the mall opens at 11:00.  If your class starts before the mall opens,  you’ll need to come to the entrance nearest LabSpace so we can let you in.  Park on the HyVee side of the mall between Ross and the car wash.  Come to the mall entrance nearest the car wash.  We’ll have someone there to let you in.  If there isn’t someone there, just call (573) 645-0800 and we’ll be right there.

Details Price Qty
Make a String Powered Robot! - Admit 1 $10.00 USD  
Make a String Powered Robot! Sibling tickets $5.00 USD  
Marshmallow Launcher $10.00 USD  
Marshmallow Launcher-Sibling ticket $10.00 USD  
Cardboard Grabber $10.00 USD  
Magnetic Sculpture: June 3 Admit 1 $10.00 USD  
Magnetic Sculpture: June 3 Sibling Ticket $5.00 USD  
Pneumatic Crane $10.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming Lego Robotics and Engineering Camp Grades 1-3

June 9-12 9:00-11:30  Grades 1-3  Tuition: $80

Have a great time building Lego creations and bringing them to life with sensors, motors and programming.  Each day, we’ll build a new robotic creation-students will have their own computer and robotics set to work with during camp.  In addition to robots, we’ll spend time each day creating some fun engineering projects that you can take home.

We’re sorry, the Lego creations won’t go home with you, but we’ll have time for pictures and video if you’d like to arrive a few minutes before pickup.

Students should plan to bring a water bottle.  They are welcome to bring a snack. Please note, this camp starts before the mall is open.  Please park on the HyVee side of the mall between the car wash and Ross.  Come to the main mall entrance nearest to the car wash.  One of our staff should be at the door to meet you.  If not, please call (573) 645-0800 and we’ll be right there.

Details Price Qty
Admit 1: Engineering and Robotics Camp Grades 1-3 $85.00 USD  
Admit 2: Engineering and Robotics Camp Grades 1-3 $155.00 USD  

Upcoming Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp- Ages 8-10

  • Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp-Ages 8-10
     06/09/2025
     1:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT
     In-Person - LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
  • Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp-Ages 8-10
     06/10/2025
     1:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT
  • Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp-Ages 8-10
     06/11/2025
     1:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT
  • Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp-Ages 8-10
     06/12/2025
     1:00 pm CDT - 4:00 pm CDT

Gear up for an amazing adventure in LEGO® Mechanics & Robotics Camp! Explore the fascinating world of simple machines – levers, pulleys, gears, and more – and discover how they work in everyday objects.  Build and program  robots, tackle fun challenges, and unleash your creativity in this hands-on STEM camp! Designed for ages 8-10.

 

This camp meets Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00, June 9-12.  Please send a water bottle and snack for your child.  Tuition is $120.

 

#Legos  #legorobotics #summercamp

Details Price Qty
Admit 1: Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp $120.00 USD  
Admit 2: Lego Simple Machines and Robotics Camp $200.00 USD  

Venue:  

Venue Phone: (573) 645-0800

Venue Website:

Address:
Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65109, United States

Description:
LabSpace is located in Suite 106 of Capital Mall in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Upcoming Robo Challenge: Design, Build, Battle

Build your own Sumo bot using Lego ! Over four 90-minute sessions, you’ll learn the basics of robot design, construction, and programming. We’ll cover everything from building a sturdy chassis to using sensors and remote control to maneuver your robot in the Sumo ring. The workshop features hands-on building activities, programming challenges, and plenty of opportunities for friendly Sumo battles. No prior robotics experience is needed – just a willingness to learn and create!

 

Will be meeting Jun 16-19 from 1:00-2:20 Monday-Thursday.  If you’d like to enroll in the Game Design Class that will start right after this class, tuition for both is $120.  If you’d just like the Robo Challenge, the cost is $80.

Details Price Qty
Robot Challenge: Design, Build, Battle! $80.00 USD  
Robot Challenge and Game Design (2:30-4:00) $125.00 USD