Course Offerings

Learn all about the amazing world of 3D Design and 3D Printing! In these special 3-hour classes, students will learn all the basics about how to design 3D models using TinkerCAD, and how to transfer those files to a 3D Printer for printing! We'll cover how to use a 3D printer, how to design with problem solving in mind, and finally students will have a chance to submit a file to be 3D printed and picked up after the end of class!

Please note: This course requires the use of a laptop or similar device. The Robinson Center can provide a device if your child does not have access.

Instructor: Brian Jaffe

How do planes fly, and buildings stand tall? In this course, we will explore the fundamentals of engineering design and how we can use it to solve today's problems. Throughout the course, we will learn the how to use engineering design process to identify a problem, brainstorm a solution, design a prototype, and test the final product. Students will engage in multiple hands-on activities designed to challenge our creative and scientific minds and come up with new solutions to problems engineers face every day.

Instructor: Matthew Chan

In this human anatomy course we will uncover the ways in which our bones help support and move us. In the first week, we will learn about the types of bones and the identifying features of each through microscopy. In the second week, we will practice using anatomical language to describe our movements and learn the names of the muscles responsible, then search real human bones for the landmarks where muscles attach. Throughout the activities, students will work in groups of 2 and 4 to practice the skills they are learning and work out creative solutions to tough anatomical problems.

Instructor: Paige Reed

Please note: This course requires the use of a laptop or similar device. The Robinson Center can provide a device if your child does not have access.

Instructor: Noah Nguyen

This mixed-age course introduces students to role playing games through 2 extended sessions learning and playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Open to both first-time players and more experienced adventurers, the course introduces the core mechanics of the game, including ability checks, combat, and dice rolling, while fostering essential social skills like teamwork, perspective-taking, and collaborative decision-making. Students will create their own characters by selecting a race, class, assigning abilities, and developing unique backstories, giving them a chance to explore different perspectives and approaches in this open-ended world.

The role of the Dungeon Master (DM) is also covered, helping students understand how to narrate, present challenges, and adjudicate rules. Through improvisation and random chance, players will strategize together, navigate unpredictable scenarios, and engage in dynamic, creative storytelling. Gameplay mechanics will be introduced through hands-on practice, where students move, attack, and interact with the environment as they progress within a collective fantasy adventure. By the end of the course, students will have developed their own playable characters, learned how to participate in a guided adventure, and gained confidence in roleplaying, improvisation, and teamwork.

Instructor: Dr. Jordan Sherry-Wagner

Grab your magnifying glass — there's a mystery to explore! Across two playful Saturdays, students become junior detectives, diving into stories, games, and hands-on activities to uncover secret symbols, picture codes, and even "invisible ink." Throughout our time together, they'll spot patterns, crack puzzles, and grow as creative, flexible thinkers as they have fun and work as a team. By the end, our Tiny Codebreakers will be ready to take on one final mystery using all the skills they've discovered along the way!

Instructor: Christina Dujardin