FAQ

FAQ’s

 

Do you offer classes near my home?

Classes are taught throughout the Austin, Round Rock and Georgetown areas. Check with your local community education department or parks and recreation office to see if classes are offered in your area. If these classes are not offered through your local office or school district, request that your local community center or parks and rec offer these classes. A PARENT`S VOICE IS A POWERFUL ONE! Please contact us if you would like to bring these classes to your community.

 

How long do the classes run?

Typically, our classes meet for 1 hour, weekly, for 6 weeks.

 

What classes do you offer?

For an updated list, please see our Class Descriptions page.

 

What are the age recommendations for each class?

LEGO Fungineering is appropriate for children ages 5-7. LEGO Robotics is appropriate for children ages 8 and up. LEGO Mindstorm is appropriate for children ages 10 and up.

 

What is the class size?

The children are teamed up in small groups, so that only 2-4 students share a kit. The class size is usually limited to 24 students, the minimum size is 12.

 

What academic areas do these classes cover?

The four main academic areas that our classes cover are Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. The fifth area is FUN.

 

What is your affiliation with FIRST LEGO® League?

Our classes prepare students to successfully compete in the LEGO® competitions. FIRST is an acronym: For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology. FIRST LEGO® Leagues are usually formed by parents who wish to have their teams compete at local, state and national levels. Please refer to http://www.firstlegoleague.org for more information.

 

Does my child take anything home?

As you know, LEGO® pieces can be used to build many different things. Throughout our classes, children build several different projects using the same parts and pieces from our kits. Our kits contain from 220 to over 1200 parts and pieces. These kits are very expensive and are not available in any store. If we included a kit to be taken home by the student, our classes would be double to triple the price that we currently charge.

 

Do you sell the LEGO® kits?

No, I`m sorry, but we do not sell the kits at this time.

 

What other classes do you offer?

We offer a wide variety of computer and technology classes that can be customized to your needs. Contact Us for more information.

 

Where do you offer classes?

Our classes are typically offered as after school classes, evening classes, holiday and summer camps, and as on-site field trips. These classes are offered in joint partnerships with Community Education, Adult Education, Continuing Education, Parks and Recreation offices, Middle and Elementary Schools and Museums. Check with local community education departments or parks and recreation to see if classes are offered in your area. Please contact us if you would like to bring these classes to your community.