Hands-on learning and team work
KiteSteam offers hands-on STEAM learning in a collaborative team environment. We believe in “Play based learning”. Children expand their imagination by building, tinkering with robotics, exploring engineering and programing software. Making the sometimes complicated world of Science, Technology, Math and Engineering, easy and fun to explore as they play, learn and reiterate.
Curriculum suited for children in grades: Kindergarten to 8th.
Up to 10 children per session.
Trial Class
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Gift cards can be redeemed for our Trail classes.
| Class Name | Week Day | Class Time | Class Dates | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lego/VEX Robotics/ Family Robot Time (Gr K-2) and (3-5) | Any class day from below | Any class time from below | One class Select from dropdown in the form | $45 | https://tinyurl.com/KSTrialSession |
Ongoing Sessions
Spring 2024 Session: Let’s explore and grow together!
| Course Name | Week Day | Class Time | Class Dates | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lego Robotics Essential/Advanced (Gr K-2 & Gr 3-5) | Saturday | 9AM-10AM | 10 Sessions Apr 6, Apr 13, Apr 20, Apr 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, Jun 1, Jun 8, Jun 15 2024 | $395 | http://tinyurl.com/KSSpring2024SatLegoRobotics |
| Lego Robotics Essential/Advanced (Gr K-2 & Gr 3-5) | Wednesday | 4PM-5PM | 10 Sessions Apr 3, Apr 10, Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, Jun 5, Jun12 (Makeup class) 2024 | $395 | http://tinyurl.com/KSSpring2024WedLegoRobotics |
| Family Robot Time Child (Gr K-5)+Parent | Wednesday | 5:15PM-6:15PM | 6 Sessions Apr 3, Apr 10, Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1 and May 8 2024 | $350 | Through Ridgewood Community School Use Link below, https://tinyurl.com/KSSpring2024FamilyRobotTime |
| Lego Robotics Essential (Gr K-2 & Gr 3-5) | Thursday | 4PM-5PM | 10 Sessions Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 18, Apr 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, Jun 6, Jun13 (Makeup class) 2024 | $395 | http://tinyurl.com/KSSpring2024ThursFLL |
| Advanced Robotics -Engineers at Work | Friday | 4PM-5PM | 10 Sessions Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 19, Apr 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, Jun 7, Jun 14 2024 | $395 | http://tinyurl.com/KSSpring2024FriAdvRobotics |
Sessions at Ridgewood Elementary Schools
| School Name | Week Day | Class Time | Class Dates | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Elementary School Lego Robotics (Gr K-2) and (3-5) | Tuesday | 3PM-4:15PM | 10 Sessions Apr 2, Apr 9, Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, Jun 4 and Jun 11 2024 | $425 | http://tinyurl.com/WillardLegoRoboticsSpring2024 |
| Somerville Elementary School Lego Robotics (Gr K-2) and (3-5) | Wednesday | 3PM-4:15PM | 10 Sessions Apr 3, Apr 17, Apr 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29, Jun 5 and Jun 12 2024 | $425 | http://tinyurl.com/SomervilleSpring2024 |
| Orchard Elementary School Lego Robotics (Gr K-2) and (3-5) | Thursday | 3PM-4:15PM | 10 Sessions Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 18, Apr 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, Jun 6 and Jun 13 2024 | $425 | http://tinyurl.com/OrchardLegoRoboticsSpring2024 |
| Ridge Elementary School Lego Robotics (Gr K-2) and (3-5) | Friday | 3PM-4:15PM | 10 Sessions Apr 5, Apr 12, Apr 19, Apr 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, Jun 7 and Jun 14 2024 | $425 | http://tinyurl.com/RidgeLegoRoboticsSpring2024 |
School Break Camps
| Class Name | Week Day | Class Time | Class Dates | Cost | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 10 School Break | Wed only | 9AM-12PM | 1 day (Apr 10 2024) | 1 day $115 | http://tinyurl.com/KSSchoolBreakCampApr10 |
Details of curriculum offered during School Year Classes
| Course | The Challenge | Key Principles will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Lego Robotics | The class is inspired by the show “LEGO Masters”. Teams of 2 students will be building LEGO projects from a vast array of bricks and parts to meet both creative and practical goals set by the challenge for a particular class. This class is intended for new kids, in one group. Kids who have taken a semester with KiteSteam, would be grouped together. | Concept design from 2D to 3D. Engineering concepts for the structural build. Programming the build using Scratch. Lego Robotics uses LEGOs and electronic pieces like motors, sensors, light cube, bluetooth hub to give life to the builds. |
| Advanced Robotics – Engineers at Work | This is an advanced Robotics class, designed for students who had a semester with KiteSteam Lego Robotics. Kids will be challenged with complex technic LEGO and VEX builds. We will be suing only word block programming. | Advanced technic and robotics build concepts. Word block programming to make your builds complete tasks & missions. |
| Family Robot Time | This is a child (Gr K-5) + parent/guardian class, which gives both of you an opportunity to explore the world of “Lego Robotics” from the eyes of a child and the helping hands of a parent. Team up with your child to build LEGO projects to achieve goals set for a particular class. Spend building time with your child, and have fun!!! | You will venture into the world of LEGO Robotics, which incorporates LEGO brand electronic pieces like motors, sensors, light cube, bluetooth hub and programming to give life to the builds. |
| KiteSteam Sampler | This is a group of 8 classes where we will explore 3 class of Lego Robotics, 3 class of Vex Robotics and 2 class of Intro to 3D Printing. Idea is to expose your child to a variety of projects and see what they would like to dive into for further exploration | Exposure to the world of Robotics and 3D Printing. |
| FIRST Lego League (FLL) Explore | In FLL Explore, teams of students in Grade 1-4 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design and code and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by a LEGO Education robot. | Children will learn coding, building, story telling and create their Innovation project, around the topic of “Masterpiece”. |
| FIRST Lego League (FLL) Challenge | Friendly competition is at the heart of FLL Challenge, as teams of students in Grade 7-8 engage in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering – building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. As part of Challenge, teams also participate in a research project to identify and solve a relevant real-world problem. | Children will learn coding, building, story telling and create their Innovation project, around the topic of “Masterpiece”. |
Example of curriculum offered for school out Day Camps
| Curriculum | The Challenge | Key Principles will Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Lego Masters (Lego Robotics) | The class is inspired by the show “LEGO Masters”. Teams of 2 or 3 students will be building LEGO projects from a vast array of bricks and parts to meet both creative and practical goals set by the challenge for a particular class. Thurs last hour is open for parents to come and see the judging and builds. | Concept design from 2D to 3D. Engineering concepts for the structural build. Programming the build using Scratch. Lego Robotics uses LEGOs and electronic pieces like motors, sensors, light cube, bluetooth hub to give life to the builds. |
| Build & Take Your Own Robot | This class is for your budding Artists and Engineers, who will build their own robots to execute a given task from basic engineering blocks like motors, LEDs and sensors. | This will not use LEGO parts, but actual motors, sensors, gears, and of course arts and crafts. |
| Electronic Projects using Arduino | Learning the Arduino microcontroller and using it’s mighty power to create DIY projects. | You will be learning about electronic components like resistors, breadboards, switches, LED, microcontroller; learn to build, connect and program for your project. |
| FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Season Prep | FLL Season starts late Aug, and competitions starts in late Oct. This session will give the children an overview and understanding of an FLL Challenge season. Using previous season game mats, we will be simulating the FLL Robot game experience by attempting missions to maximize scoring. | Children will learn coding, strategy for robot games, executing missions and create their Innovation project. |
We are excited to offer a new way to inspire STEAM learning in a team and showcase environment with our FIRST LEGO League program.
This program is offered from 1st through 8th graders. First Lego League (FLL) is in 110+ Countries and over 67,000 teams.
For our FLL Explore teams, we will coach up to 6 participants through the season’s challenge with all work done during class time, research for the Innovation Project will also be done individually. Our goal is to deliver an entry that would then be showcased in December here in New Jersey, as well an entry to your local Science Fair.
For our FLL Challenge teams, we will coach up to 10 participants through the season’s challenge. This will require individual research, team work during and after class time, to get the best learning experience. The team will enter regional North New Jersey competitions, and can advance ahead on their performance.
Costs include materials, classes, registration and final showcase/competition event entry fee which will be set by end of October by FIRST LEGO League.
| Curriculum | Class Days | Time | Class Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST Lego League Robotics Challenge Team [Middle School] | Open | 1hr 30min | Classes meet twice/thrice a week |
| FIRST Lego League Robotics Explore Team (Gr 1-4) | Open | 1 hr | Classes meet once a week |
Enrollment
Enrollment minimum is based on the class schedule listed above with class dates.
FIRST Lego League Challenge : $1250
FIRST Lego League Explore : $395