If you like LEGO® bricks, you’ll LOVE this! Snapology provides a fun environment for children to learn science, technology, engineering, art and math using LEGO® bricks and other similar building toys. We want to inspire your children to be creators and innovators for life! Your child is sure to have a blast whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands, or discovering how to think in new and creative ways to self-monitor plans, generate solutions to problems, and construct innovative builds all on their own! Shhh…don’t tell them it’s educational! Session 1: Junior Builders - PK/K Class Only (August 19-September 23) Watch your child’s creativity and confidence grow in Snapology’s engaging preschool program! Designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this class provides a fun, hands-on environment where young learners can explore creative play activities that encourage imagination, self-expression, social skills, and early problem-solving. Through building, creating, and experimenting, children will strengthen their fine motor skills, develop confidence, and learn important skills while having fun with new friends. Parents will love seeing the growth and excitement their child brings home after each Snapology adventure! Foundational Engineering - FMES Class Only (August 20-September 24) Does your child love to build, invent, or figure out how things work? Snapology's Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions class is the perfect opportunity for curious minds to explore the exciting world of engineering through hands-on learning. Using LEGO® bricks, students will build a variety of machines and contraptions while discovering how gears, levers, pulleys, and other simple machines work together to create movement. As they build, test, and redesign their creations, children will strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills in a fun and engaging environment. Whether your child enjoys constructing new ideas or loves taking things apart to understand how they work, this class will inspire a lifelong interest in engineering and STEM while making learning an exciting adventure! Mining & Building - Grades 1-3 and K-2 (August 19-September 23 and August 20-September 24) Does your child love Minecraft®? Give them the opportunity to bring their favorite game to life in this exciting Snapology class! Using LEGO® bricks, students will build their own Minecraft-inspired world complete with animals, creepers, and their very own Minecraft® character. Along the way, they'll develop creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering skills in a fun, hands-on learning environment. It's the perfect class for young Minecraft fans who love to build, create, and imagine!Mining & Building - Grades 3-8 (August 20-September 24)Does your child think they're a Minecraft® expert? Put their creativity and building skills to the test in Snapology's EPIC Minecraft® class! Through exciting building challenges and hands-on activities using LEGO® bricks, students will design, create, and problem-solve as they bring their favorite Minecraft® adventures to life. Along the way, they'll strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering skills while having an unforgettable time with fellow Minecraft fans. It's the perfect class for children who love to imagine, build, and create beyond the screen! Session 2: Junior Engineering - PK/K Class Only (October 7-November 11) Give your young builder the opportunity to explore, create, and discover with Snapology's hands-on engineering program designed especially for early learners! Using DUPLO® blocks, students will build fun and simple models while exploring how things move through pulleys, levers, gears, wheels, and axles. Through playful experimentation, children will begin to understand exciting STEM concepts like energy, buoyancy, and balance while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence. With plenty of opportunities for free-building and imagination, this class encourages young minds to explore, invent, and discover the joy of engineering in a fun and engaging environment! Jedi Masters - FMES Class Only (October 8-November 12) Calling all Star Wars® fans! Your child can bring their favorite galaxy to life in Snapology’s exciting Star Wars®-themed class. Using LEGO® bricks and interactive learning tools, students will build iconic scenes, create ships, design lightsabers, and let their imaginations take flight in a galaxy far, far away. Through hands-on building challenges, children will develop creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills while having fun with fellow Star Wars® enthusiasts. Whether they dream of exploring new planets or building the next great invention, this class is the perfect adventure for young Padawans ready to create, imagine, and learn. May the Force be with them! Foundational Engineering - Grades 1-3 and K-2 (October 7-November 11 and October 8-November 12) Does your child love to build, invent, or figure out how things work? Snapology's Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions class is the perfect opportunity for curious minds to explore the exciting world of engineering through hands-on learning. Using LEGO® bricks, students will build a variety of machines and contraptions while discovering how gears, levers, pulleys, and other simple machines work together to create movement. As they build, test, and redesign their creations, children will strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork skills in a fun and engaging environment. Whether your child enjoys constructing new ideas or loves taking things apart to understand how they work, this class will inspire a lifelong interest in engineering and STEM while making learning an exciting adventure! Foundational Engineering - Grades 3-8 (October 8-November 12)Take your child’s engineering skills to the next level with Snapology’s Intermediate Engineers program! Students will build exciting LEGO® models while exploring how gears, axles, and levers work together to create movement. Through hands-on building challenges, children will design and construct super-cool creations like cars, merry-go-rounds, go-carts, and catapults while working with classmates to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. With guided instruction and plenty of opportunities to experiment and create, this program inspires young engineers to explore, innovate, and have fun while learning! Session 3: Kinderbots - PK/K Class Only (December 2-Janauary 20) Introduce your child to the exciting world of robotics with Snapology’s hands-on robotics program! Students will explore the fundamentals of robotic design as they build and experiment with creative models that bring engineering concepts to life. From learning how sensors work while creating interactive inventions like drills and magic wands to discovering how gears and pulleys create movement through helicopters and robotic dogs, children will develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence while having fun. This engaging STEM experience encourages young innovators to explore, design, and discover the possibilities of robotics! Creature Creator Robotics - Grades 1-3, K-2, and FMES (December 2-January 20and December 3-January 21) Calling all animal lovers and young builders! In Snapology’s Creature Creator Robotics class, students will combine their love of animals with the excitement of robotics as they create and explore their own animal-inspired robotic models. Using LEGO® bricks and hands-on activities, students will discover how gears, sensors, and simple machines help their creations move and work. From insects and dolphins to gorillas and other amazing creatures, children will build, experiment, and use their imagination while developing early engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. This fun and interactive STEM experience will inspire young learners to create, explore, and discover the world of robotics! Real World Robotics - Grades 3-8 (December 3-January 21)Give your child the opportunity to explore the exciting world of robotics with Snapology’s Real World Robotics class! Designed for young technology enthusiasts, this hands-on STEM experience allows students to build robotic models inspired by real-life technologies while discovering how robots are designed and used in the world around them. Through engaging building challenges, students will explore concepts like gear ratios, sensors, simple machines, and introductory programming as they create projects such as alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic arms, and more. Along the way, children will strengthen creativity, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills while having fun building, experimenting, and bringing their robotic ideas to life!