Register for STEM

Buildwave I (5-8 years)

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials.
Buildwave workshops are structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.

 

Register: Wednesday 4:30

 

Buildwave II (8-12 years)

Want to foster your child's interest in STEM, while igniting their creative spark at the same time? Buildwave is a creative building program that feels like a video game! Over the course of the workshop students create with over a dozen different building materials, including Lego®, PlusPlus®, and custom-made Buildwave materials.
Buildwave workshops are structured like a video game, with an audiovisual setup featuring animations and music that guide students through the different building waves. As your child creates with wave after wave of new objects, they build creative confidence, become better collaborators, and encounter design and engineering fundamentals in a unique and memorable context.

 

Register: Wednesday 5:30

 

Art & STEM 

What better way to learn than through art! In this class, we will be learning about STEM through the enjoyment of art. From reactive painting and building color experiments, this class will not only be enjoyable for your child but educational as well! 

Register: Wednesdays 3:30 | Fridays 4:15

 

 

BotBasics: Introduction to Robotics

An exciting curriculum designed for students aged 6 to 11, incorporating the CODES model to teach the basics of robotics. This hands-on course utilizes the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set and the Scratch visual programming interface to explore the fundamentals of robotics. Students will delve into practical robotics projects involving touch sensors, motors, ultrasonic sensors, color sensors, light sensors, movement, gears, tires, and threads. Each session sets evaluation standards to assess students' comprehension, problem-solving skills, coding proficiency, and creativity. By providing constructive feedback, students are inspired to refine their projects, celebrate their accomplishments, and continue their exploration and innovation in the captivating world of robotics.

Register: Mondays 4:30

 

Game Development & Foundational Coding

Hill House is excited to welcome Code Wiz to the Firehouse for a game development and foundational coding program! Each participant will pick one of the four kinds of coding offered in this class and work at their own pace throughout the course of the program. You can view more detailed descriptions of all four types of coding by following the registration link below.

  Register: Mondays 5:30

 

Questions?

Contact our team at 617-227-5838 or info@hillhouseboston.org