I Wanna Be… A Mini Coder! NEW!

Calling all future mini-coders! Using the ScratchJr tablet app, budding computer scientists build a foundation for computer programming in this coding class for kids. It all starts with the design of customized characters, the changing of backgrounds, and the testing of motion blocks as students get a grasp of the basics. 

Next these mini-coders explore more complex skills such as sequencing motion blocks and creating interactions between characters with the end goal of putting their own spin on an interactive story or game!

Tech Fee: $25

I Wanna Be… A Techie! NEW!

Techie: a person who is expert in or enthusiastic about technology, especially computing.
“Techies” play a vital role in our modern, technology-driven society. Whether it’s a
high school student diagnosing your fried computer or an aspiring entrepreneur
experimenting with electronics in the family garage, techies are an enduring and
influential force in our daily lives.

In this dynamic class, kids delve into popular techie subjects like coding, robotics, and electronics. The week unfolds with exciting programming challenges in ScratchJr, transitions to building simple circuits, and dovetails into exploring the intricacies of computer anatomy.

 Along the way, students code a caterpillar (yes, really!) and conclude the week with a glimpse into the future of technology. Ultimately, being a “techie” at Launch means a whole lot of fun and discovery!

Tech Fee: $25

I Wanna Be… An Astronaut! NEW!

Three, two, one…blast off! It’s time to fall in line for astronaut training! Launch’s students dive in by earning their helmets and jet packs as they discover what it takes to make it in outer space. 

Next up: Escape Earth’s gravity to explore the Sun, the Moon, and many of the solar system’s interesting features. Stand clear as we replicate the moon’s topography with our crater drop experiment! Then let’s kick it into warp drive to study the stars and build pipe cleaner constellations! 

From launching Alka-Seltzer rockets to creating satellite spinners, Launch’s budding space explorers learn the ropes as they prepare to take off to infinity and beyond!

Additional Topics Include: Orbit, Propulsion, Rockets, Space Shuttle, Phases of the Moon, Satellites, Stars, Space Station, Rovers.