Parks & Recreation presents Summer Play-Well LEGO Programs (2018)

We offer programs for ages 6 through 12 for the June program & ages 5 through 11 for the August program.
See below for all the fun details of Summer 2018. 

First Summer Session, June 25 - June 29, 2018

Registration Flyer (PDF)

Robotics Using LEGO® WeDo

For: Ages 6 - 8

Time: 9:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Northampton High School, Cafeteria
Fee: $200 residents (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Play-Well Staff

Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo system.

Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts, and the names of robot components.

Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.

Robotics Using LEGO® EV3

For: Ages 9 - 12

Time: 1:00p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Northampton High School, Cafeteria
Fee: $200 residents (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Play-Well Staff

Build and program robots using the LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 system!

Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Work in small groups, program and build your robot, and rise to the challenge. Control the robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that students work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

Second Summer Session, Dates August 6 - August 10, 2018
Registration Flyer (PDF)

Intro to STEM with LEGO®

For: Ages 5 - 6

Time: 9:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Northampton High School, Cafeteria
Fee: $170 residents (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Play-Well Staff

Give your imagination a boost with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts!

Build engineer-designed projects such as; Cities, Garbage Trucks, Catamarans, and Dinosaurs!

Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment.

STEM Challenge with LEGO®

For: Ages 7 - 12

Time: 1:00p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Northampton High School, Cafeteria
Fee: $170 residents (non-residents add $10)
Instructor: Play-Well Staff

Gear up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts!

Apply real world concepts in physics, engineering, & architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Forklifts, Houseboats, Mini Golf Courses, & the London Tower Bridge.

Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level.

If you want to see more about the Play-Well programs, check out their website.

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