Program Offerings
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Program: Busy Box Build
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 10 +
Cost: $40.00
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This is a great workshop for families with siblings a few years apart in age. Tweens partner with a teen brother, sister (or friend!) to work cooperatively on engineering and building their own "busy box" - a device with electric switches and buttons that can be wired with lights and sound. Why? Because it's cool and fun!. Kids get to keep what they create and the price of materials is included in the cost of the program.
The $40 fee applies to both the tween & his/her partner. Due to the partnering nature of this program family max does not apply.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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Program: Apollo 13 Challenge
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 12+
Cost: $25.00
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Remember that scene in "Apollo 13" where the round filters didn't fit into the square filter holders, and the guys on the ground had to replicate the problem, then figure out how to fix it using the same materials available to the crew? Think you could do the same? Join us and take the challenge! Maximum cost for families is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition!
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Program: Tech Dissection
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 10 +
Cost: $25.00
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We are voiding warranties!
Bring in an old VCR, cassette player, camera or other "old fashioned" device with lots of parts. We are going to open them up! We'll pull out a few things, maybe re-wire a few others, get an understanding of how the whole thing works, and maybe even fix something if it's not too far gone.
If you don't have something at home to bring with you, no worries! We'll supply something. Maximum cost for a family is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition.
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Program: Minecraft Modding
When: May 18, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013 05:00 - 08:00
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 10-18
Cost: $140.00
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| Don't just play it, learn from it! Come to our four-part course that will introduce you to the basics of creating Minecraft mods you can use yourself or upload for others to use. Four 3-hour classes will be held on Saturdays from 5 to 8 PM in our space at 30 Bridge St. in New Milford. Bring your own laptop so you can work at home between classes. Pizza and drinks are included! |
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Program: Basic Electricity & Electronics
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 12+
Cost: $25.00
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This class is all about electricity: how it flows, how to generate it, and how to use it. We'll start with the "basics" and move on to more advanced topics.
Along the way we'll learn about the different electronic components, their schematic symbols, and how to read and draw a schematic diagram. This is a hands-on class workshop where you can expect to work with a simple circuit to light an LED, a hand-crank generator, and breadboard experimental circuits. Maximum cost for families is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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Program: Mechanical Hands
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 10 - 18
Cost: $30.00
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| Giant Mechanical Hands: With a few basic materials, students build a huge mechanical hand from swimming pool noodles, tape, string and styrofoam. Learn first-"hand" about joints and using forces to manipulate flexible materials. This is a great activity created by one of our high school student Mentors |
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Program: Intro to Computer Build
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 12+
Cost: $25.00
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Unlock the simple secrets of those parts inside your computer case and understand what they do. Did you know that there are really only about 7 parts that actually matter?! Would you like to learn how to make your own computer for far less than what it costs to buy a brand new one ... AND get to customize how it looks? If so, then Intro to Computer Build is for you! Added bonus: after this workshop, you'll be well prepared to take on our Computer Build program where you can design your own computer, order the parts, build it and best of all - take it home. Maximum cost for families is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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Program: Make It Matter! Exploring Solids, Liquids, and Gases
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 8+
Cost: $25.00
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This 90 minute workshop will provide students with hands-on, interactive fun as they're given opportunities to experiment with: changes of state, solids, liquids, gases, evaporation, condensation, melting, freezing, sublimation, density-specific gravity, and relative density. A worksheet will be provided to help students retain what they have learned.
Workshop content can be tailored to all ages. Maximum cost for families is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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Program: Sound Off! Level 1 or Level 2
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 8+
Cost: $20.00
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Level 1: Did you know that sound is caused by a bunch of air molecules packed closer together than normal? You will create a sound pulser (and take it home) that makes a single wave of sound that you can feel 10 feet away. You will see how a slinkey can show you how air molecules get packed together and travel as a wave. You will learn much more very fun and interesting things and never think about sound or your ears the same again.................
Level 2: Think those ear-buds growing out of your ears don't affect your hearing? Think the volume of your music can't cause permanent hearing damage? Think you know something we don't? Join us for some interesting facts and discussion about the physics of sound and how your ears hear. WARNING: you WILL be exposed to very loud music for a short time during this class. Students will also answer some questions that encourage them to think about their own experiences and assumptions about the effects of very loud noise and sound. And remember, young people aren't the only ones at risk for hearing loss from noise or loud music! We will gladly arrange classes geared to parents-only. Maximum cost for families is $60.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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Program: Family STEM Saturdays
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: all
Cost: $15.00
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Isn't this a great idea? Time for the whole family or a parent/child or grandparent/grandchild to spend engaged in a STEM specific activity or challenge. Each month's topic is something new. You can ask or be surprised. We customize each month's subject and activity based on the ages of the children participating and who they will be bringing with them. Past activities have focussed on electricity & electronics and bridge building. We are always open to suggestions and requests, so feel free to email us with your family's specific interests after you register and we'll do our best to offer something with your family in mind.
THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF ACTIVITY.
Registration and payment for EACH/ALL participating family members is required.
Limited to 10 participants in total.
$15 for each person, maximum of $40 per family.
Materials fee may apply should you choose to keep your work at program's end. |
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Program: Independent Study Project
When: Sep 04, 2012 - Jun 14, 2013 00:00 - 00:00
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: all
Cost: TBD
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Have an idea for a science fair project? Graduating high school Sr. with a project requirement? Just have a really cool idea for something you want to work on? We can help you rough out your idea, connect you with industry professionals working in relevant fields, and provide the space and tools needed to accomplish your project goals.
Email us at info@roboticsandbeyond.com to discuss details.
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Program: Computer Build
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages:
Cost: TBD
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Take the mystery out of computers! Learn the fundamentals of computer science by designing and building your own computer, whether for gaming, general use or programming projects.
We have built many computers from the motherboard up and made some pretty funky case designs, as well. You will learn basic system components, specifications and compatibility, as well as associated costs, and where best to purchase parts. Learn how to assemble all of these components into a working computer and save some money along the way. Custom builds can cost as little as $200-300 (and up to $1000+ depending on the desired performance and the availability of parts). |
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Program: Careers In STEM
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 12-21
Cost: TBD
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| The world of careers in all of the STEM and design disciplines is confusing and a mystery to most high school students and many parents. Many guidance personnel in our schools do not have the experience or time to bring adequate awareness and understanding of the many careers and education paths in these fields. Robotics And Beyond educators have knowledge of careers in all STEM fields, have years of industry experience, have corporate contacts in related STEM fields, and can provide information on a wide range of educational paths including trade schools, 2- & 4-year degree programs, and graduate schools. We offer private appointments at flexible times to discuss general or specific questions on school and career paths. We hope to provide a series of seminars focused on STEM education and career opportunities. |
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Program: Learn to Solder
When: This program is not currently scheduled
Where: New Milford, CT
Ages: 10+
Cost: $30.00
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Learn soldering techniques while working with simple electronic devices such as resistors, capacitors, transistors and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and make a circuit board device you can take home. Due to the type of tools and equipment used for this program, it is preferable that each student is accompanied and assisted by an adult - i.e. grandparent, parent, or sibling 18 years of age or older. The $30 fee is per student/adult team. Older students, or those with some electronics experience, can usually do the project without assistance. Due to partnering nature of this class, family max does not apply.
Register for 6 or more Monday or Saturday workshops (excluding Family STEM Saturdays) and receive a $25 credit to be applied to ANY OTHER Robotics And Beyond program tuition! |
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