Course Description
Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh my!
In Amazing Animals Robotics, students create their own robotic animals. Build them; code them; and then make
them RRROOOAARR!!! Students have fun and learn about engineering,
coding, circuits, and sensors as they build Dinosaurs, Dolphins, Preying
Mantises, and much more.
Each week, Students build a different animal robot. Students learn about the
animal and its behavior in its natural habitat and then are provided
instructions on how to build it. Teams use LEGO bricks, gears, and
pulleys and apply their Math skills as they learn Engineering concepts. Students add electrical
motors, circuits, and sensors. Finally, they Code their robots to make them move
and react to its environment autonomously. Students learn how to apply
their grade level skills in arithmetic, ratios, as well as introductory
concepts in force, motion, and simple machines.
Your child are sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play!
Registration Details
This course is offered for (12) weeks
from 9/17 to 12/17. The course is arranged into (2) 6-week halves.
Families are welcome to register their child for one or both of 6-week sessions. Curricula are adjust to each Student's abilities regardless of when they start the program.
Classes
are held each Wednesday afternoon beginning immediately after-school at
Kelley Elementary School on each of the following dates:
A optional payment plan is offered a checkout by an outside company, which may charge a nominal fee.
Additional Info for Parents / Guardians
Waitlist
If the course is full, please join the Waitlist. We use the Waitlist to
gauge interest in our programs and, if possible, add additional classes
or run the course again next Semester.
Expectations
The safety of our Students are of highest priority.
All Students are expected to behave respectfully toward their Teacher and
their fellow Students at all times. Physical violence, foul language,
bullying, stealing or throwing of NextGen SmartyPants equipment, and
other disrespectful behaviors are strictly prohibited and will be
grounds for dismissal from our program without refund.
Student attendance will be taken during check-in and check-out during our class each week. Parents, please notify your child's school administrator and their NextGen SmartyPants Teacher
if you are anticipating your child to be absent from our class. A missing child is terrifying experience for anyone. Your assistance with this helps us account for the whereabouts for each child. Thank you.
Questions, Concerns, Comments, Requests?
As always, we are available to assist in any way we can. Just give us a call at (860) 272-4000 or send us an email at [email protected].
NextGen SmartyPants is celebrating our 10th year of offering high-quality STEM programs for the children of our community. Our mission is to teach them to apply their Math skills, in a fun and engaging way, and help them prepare for a future sure to be full of technology. Thank you for your support for our programs.
09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/08/2025, 10/15/2025, 10/22/2025, 10/29/2025, 11/05/2025, 11/12/2025, 11/19/2025, 11/26/2025, 12/03/2025, 12/10/2025, 12/17/2025
Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 3.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 20
Registration starts on 08/22/2025 and ends on 09/17/2025.
Please contact NextGen SmartyPants if you have any questions.