Course Description
Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh my!
In Amazing Animals Robotics students create their own robotic animals. Build them; code them; then make them RRROOOAARR!!! Students have fun and learn about engineering, coding, circuits, and sensors as they build Dinosaurs, Dolphins, Preying Mantises, and more.
Each week, Students build a different animal robot. Students learn about the animal and habitat and then use LEGO bricks, gears, and pulleys to build it. They add electrical motors, circuits, and sensors and apply their Math skills as they learn Engineering concepts. 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 is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play!
Registration Details
Amazing Animals Robotics is offered for (10) weeks from 9/17 to 12/3. Classes are held each Wednesday afternoon beginning immediately after-school at Kelley Elementary School on each of the following dates:
Registration for this program is limited to Kelley Students in Grades K-3 only.
Maximum enrollment for this program is limited to 14-Students only.
For those families that prefer it, we have setup an optional payment plan with an outside company that is offered at checkout.
Additional Info for Parents / Guardians
NextGen SmartyPants is Closing
After 10-years, NextGen SmartyPants will be closing. It has been a privilege
to serve you and the children of our community with high-quality STEM
education over these years. We hope your family will be able to take
advantage of our final programs this year. Thank you.
Wait-List
If the course is full, please join the Wait-List. If there is enough interest, we will work with the school to add another class
or run the course again next Semester. Thank you.
Expectations
The safety of our Students is our 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, or 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?
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. In that time, we have taught more than 4000 Students that have come through our programs. 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, 11/05/2025, 11/12/2025, 11/19/2025, 11/26/2025, 12/03/2025
Participants must be entering grades kindergarten to 3.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 16
Registration starts on 08/22/2025 and ends on 10/01/2025.
Please contact NextGen SmartyPants if you have any questions.