RichmondMom.com » Engineering for Kids http://richmondmom.com Where Hip Moms Click! Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Spring Break Camps 2015 http://richmondmom.com/2015/03/12/spring-break-camps-2015/ http://richmondmom.com/2015/03/12/spring-break-camps-2015/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:23:17 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/?p=61823
Spring
Do you have a camp to add to our list? Send us a message Brian@richmondmom.com

Camps will run from 9:00-3:00 each day. Pizza lunch and time for Discovery Activities are provided each camp session.  Scratch Coding and Games, Kelvin’s Ultimate Robot  Tournament using LEGO® Mindstorm NXT Robots, Mechanical Madness. Cost: $65 per mini-camp

TSI Spring Break Baseball Camp
The camp focuses on improving fundamental skills and knowledge of all aspects of both individual and team baseball competition. Camp lasts from 9am until 4pm each day and is open to ages 7-13. The camp is designed to provide players with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and focus a tremendous amount of time on developing good baseball mechanics

Martial Arts World
Join us for an amazing Spring Break Camp at Martial Arts World!  Join us for A day under the big top, a day of swimming, an air & space day, a Superstar Challenge and a day all about Rhythm, all while learning martial arts! Whew!!! Drop off the kids off any time after 7:15 a.m. for exciting activities up until 6 p.m.$50 per day or $189 for the whole week.  Email info@mawwestend.com or call 673-5200 for more info.

Mathnasium’s Multiplication Madness Spring Camp
April 6th – 9th, 2015
Needing extra work on those multiplication facts?  Mathnasium’s Multiplication Camp will focus on learning multiplication facts (0-12) in an effective and fun way.  Limited to first 20 students per location, sign up today!  Registration open until April 2nd, $75 per student. Six Richmond locations!  Sign up here or call 804-272-MATH (6284).

RockIt Sports
April 7th and 9th
Get the kids out of the house on Tuesday and Thursday and bring them to RockIt for some fun! We will be hosting a baseball and basketball combo camp from 9:00 to 12:00 on both days. They will go through an hour and a half of each activity, with a mix of skill work and competitive games! Come either day or both!

Virginia Outside
We will be offering several different spring break camps throughout the week of April 6-9. Campers can join us for individual days or the whole week. All camps depart from Forest Hill Park.
Daily activities include: Pond Fishing, Mountain biking and exploring in the James River Park, Shad and Striped Bass FIshing in the James River, Pond Fishing

Virginia Rep Spring Break Camp
April 6 – 10, 2015
Campers will go on an endless pirate voyage as they venture out into the tropical seas. Each day will be filled with creative drama, movement and music in addition to a mix of theatre related arts and crafts. The campers will get to see the professional production of Treasure Island. On the last day they will perform selections from the show for friends and family. Kindergarten through 5th grade. Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., an extended day option is available.

 

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]]> http://richmondmom.com/2015/03/12/spring-break-camps-2015/feed/ 0 Kids Night/Day Out: Engineering for Kids (Roaring Rockets) http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-5/ http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-5/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:46:55 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-5/ What rocket designs enable a rocket to fly the greatest distance? The most accurately? Find out as you design and build rockets that can travel over 50 feet! All aerospace engineers will take home their rockets.

At Kids Night Out we have a host of activities where kids can design, build, and test their engineering skills. Activities vary from week to week with free exploration in areas such as building roller coasters, creating a marble run on our magnetic wall, designing new worlds on our LEGO® table, build and launch straw rockets, making gingerbread houses and more!

]]> http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-5/feed/ 0 Kids Night/Day Out: Engineering for Kids (Dragster Racing) http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-4/ http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-4/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:46:18 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-4/ Learn about mechanical engineering and aerodynamics as you build and test your own dragster. Racing is not for the faint of heart as these dragsters can zip at speeds up to 30mph! Drivers will get to take home their dragsters.

At Kids Night Out we have a host of activities where kids can design, build, and test their engineering skills. Activities vary from week to week with free exploration in areas such as building roller coasters, creating a marble run on our magnetic wall, designing new worlds on our LEGO® table, build and launch straw rockets, making gingerbread houses and more!

]]> http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-4/feed/ 0 Kids Night/Day Out: Engineering for Kids (Make Your Own Gingerbread House) http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-3/ http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-3/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:43:55 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-3/ Learn about civil engineering as you design and build your fabulously delicious gingerbread house. The Big Bad Wolf couldn’t blow this house down!

At Kids Night Out we have a host of activities where kids can design, build, and test their engineering skills. Activities vary from week to week with free exploration in areas such as building roller coasters, creating a marble run on our magnetic wall, designing new worlds on our LEGO® table, build and launch straw rockets, making gingerbread houses and more!

]]> http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-3/feed/ 0 Kids Night/Day Out: Engineering for Kids http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-2/ http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-2/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:42:25 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-2/ Engineering Sampler:

At Kids Night Out we have a host of activities where kids can design, build, and test their engineering skills. Activities vary from week to week with free exploration in areas such as building roller coasters, creating a marble run on our magnetic wall, designing new worlds on our LEGO® table, build and launch straw rockets, making gingerbread houses and more!

]]> http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids-2/feed/ 0 Kids Night/Day Out: Engineering for Kids (Crazy Chemicals) http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids/ http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:41:56 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids/ Did you ever wonder how to make slime or floam, or how to make your own solar pictures? Find out as we discover how to have safe fun with common household items.

At Kids Night Out we have a host of activities where kids can design, build, and test their engineering skills. Activities vary from week to week with free exploration in areas such as building roller coasters, creating a marble run on our magnetic wall, designing new worlds on our LEGO® table, build and launch straw rockets, making gingerbread houses and more!

]]> http://richmondmom.com/event/kids-nightday-out-engineering-for-kids/feed/ 0 Engineering for Kids Drop and Shop http://richmondmom.com/event/engineering-for-kids-drop-and-shop-3/ http://richmondmom.com/event/engineering-for-kids-drop-and-shop-3/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:36:19 +0000 http://richmondmom.com/event/engineering-for-kids-drop-and-shop-3/ Drop and Shop (10:30am-2:30pm)

Dates:  December 14

Time:  10:30am-2:30pm (Come from 10:30-Noon, 1:00-2:30, or stay all four hours with lunch included)
Ages: (6-12)
Location: Glen Allen Learning Center 1586 Mountain Road Glen Allen

Cost: $56 for all 4 hours with lunch included, OR $25 for each 90 minute session

 

10:30-12:00  Session 1:  Chemical Engineering – Bouncing Bubbles and  Presto-Chango Dough

12:00-1:00   Lunch and free build

1:00 – 2:30    Session 2:  Aerospace Engineering Activities – Straw Rockets and Zip Sails

Click here to register! 

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Date: December 13
Time: 6:00-8:30
Ages (6-12)
Location: Glen Allen Learning Center 1586 Mountain Road Glen Allen
Cost: $38

  • Children will eat and have time for free building and exploration
  • LEGO® Robotics Castle Battles! Create your castle, build your battle worthy robot, and defend your empire!
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Drop and Shop (10:30am-2:30pm)

Dates: December 7

Time:  10:30am-2:30pm (Come from 10:30-Noon, 1:00-2:30, or stay all four hours with lunch included)
Ages: (6-12)
Location: Glen Allen Learning Center 1586 Mountain Road Glen Allen

Cost: $56 for all 4 hours with lunch included, OR $25 for each 90 minute session

 

10:30-12:00  Session 1: Learning about LEGO Robots! All the basics and more

12:00-1:00   Lunch and free build

1:00 – 2:30    Session 2:  LEGO Robotics: Catapults and Competition

Click here to register! 

 

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Open House August 24th from 11:00am-2:00pm at the:

  • Engineering For Kids Learning Center
  • 1586 Mountain Road Glen Allen
Saturday Robotics Classes begin for ages 4-8 and 8-14 at the EFK Learning Center
Birthday Parties with Engineering For Kids:
Let Engineering For Kids of Central VA host your next birthday party! Choose a theme from launching water rockets, making your own ice cream and play dough, or Sumo wrestling robots. Engineering For Kids birthday parties will entertain your guests with hands on engineering projects that are fun and action packed. Parties can be hosted at the Learning Center in Glen Allen or at your home. Call (540) 538-3306 and visit our website to view our packages:

“Thank You for the opportunity to have Kurt’s birthday party at Engineering for Kids. Kurt had a great time and I think all of the kids in attendance did as well. I have to tell you it was the easiest party I have ever had for Kurt.”

Mother of Kurt (10 years old)

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