Integrated Concepts in Engineering, Science, History, Programming, and Art
Self-Confidence and a Love of Learning
Fall 2026 Class Schedule
History Medieval to Early Modern
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Ages: 10 - 13
Mondays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
9 weeks, 10/12 - 12/14
*no class 11/23
Ages: 10 - 13
Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00 pm
9 weeks, 10/13 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
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$396
Travel across continents and centuries as we explore how civilizations adapted, grew, and connected after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Build the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, the learning center of Timbuktu,
and China’s engineering marvel, the Grand Canal. Along the way,
we’ll discover how trade routes, new ideas, and cultural exchanges connected people across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas,
and the Middle East.
Join us for this first of two history units that will span from Medieval Times through the Early Modern Era!
Pre-Algebra - Patterns, Reasoning and Problem Solving Unit 1
Ages: 11 - 14
Mondays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
9 weeks, 10/12 - 12/14
*no class 11/23
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$297
Explore the foundations of algebra through hands-on problem solving,
creative building, drawing, and interactive programming.
Students build confidence with numbers, fractions, ratios, and early algebraic thinking while learning how to reason step-by-step and clearly explain their thinking. Concepts are reinforced through paper-and-pencil work, builds with LEGO and other materials, and Scratch programming projects that turn abstract ideas into interactive simulations. This course builds the essential bridge between arithmetic and algebra by developing strong number sense, pattern recognition, and logical problem-solving skills.
Pre-Req - Student should have fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Basic understanding of fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Engineering with LEGO®:
Wonders of Nature
Ages: 6 - 10
Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
9 weeks, 10/12 - 12/14
*no class 11/23
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$396
Nature is filled with amazing designs, powerful forces, and incredible motion. Join us as we build LEGO motorized models inspired by the world around us! From flapping wings and blooming flowers to erupting volcanoes and swirling tornadoes, each project explores a different natural wonder through hands-on engineering. Discover how gears, levers, cams, and motors can bring nature to life while learning the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, design, and problem-solving.
Stop Motion Animation:
Mythology
Ages: 8 - 12
Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm
9 weeks, 10/13 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
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$297
Bring mythology to life through the art of stop motion animation using LEGO. Students explore myths and legends from around the world, including Anansi the Spider, the Trials of Theseus, and the walking house of Baba Yaga, while learning how these stories have been told across cultures and generations.
Along the way, they learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation, including frame-by-frame movement, timing, and scene planning. Students edit their films, add sound effects and voice acting, use green screens, and design titles to create polished short films.
This course blends storytelling, creativity, and digital media skills to transform ancient myths into engaging animated movies.
Robotics with LEGO®:
Chain Reactions
Ages: 8 - 12
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
9 weeks, 10/13 - 12/15
*no class 11/24
$396
It’s time for some epic robotic chain reactions! Build a wide variety of machines using the LEGO® SPIKE Prime robotics system, then program them to pass objects, trigger sensors, and send signals to one another. From ball-launching contraptions and domino runs to relay races and automated obstacle courses, every creation becomes part of a larger chain reaction.
Work together to design, build, and code increasingly complex systems as you explore engineering, teamwork, problem-solving, and the fun of watching one action set off the next!
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Scratch Programming:
Minigolf
Ages: 8 - 12
Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:00 am
9 weeks, 10/14 - 12/16
*no class 11/25
$198
Grab your putters and join us online - it's time to design the ultimate Mini Golf Game! Using Scratch Programming, we will program the physics behind our moving golf ball, and then design several unique obstacles for some extra fun. Bridges, trapdoors, even teleportation - you are only limited by your imagination!
Explore the basics of programming logic as we learn about conditional statements, loops, variables and more.
Beginning programmers are welcome, and extra programming options will be available for returning students.
Live Online
Intro to Python:
Game Design with MakeCode Arcade
Ages: 10 - 13
Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am
9 weeks, 10/14 - 12/16
*no class 11/25
$198
Join me online as we create our own fun and interactive video games while learning the foundations of Python programming. Students begin by designing games using block-based coding in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade, then gradually transition into reading and editing the same projects in Python. This approach builds confidence by connecting familiar visual blocks to real text-based code. Along the way, students learn core programming concepts such as syntax, variables, conditionals, loops, and scripts.
By the end of the course, students will be able to design, modify, and expand simple games using real Python code.
Registration Opens June 20th!
WHAT PARENTS SAY
JENNIFER J.
My daughters have been taking classes with Ben for over 9 years!
From engineering, history, art, mathematics and more. He's been one of the most influential teachers in their lives!
KATIE S.
My son has been taking LEGO engineering classes with Teacher Ben for the past five years, and it’s been an incredible journey. He’s taken a wide variety of classes—ranging from U.S. history and chemistry to Greek mythology and multiple engineering topics—and he’s truly enjoyed every single one. The amount he’s learned is amazing, and it’s all thanks to Teacher Ben’s passion, patience, and deep knowledge. These classes have been a highlight for us, and we’re excited to keep coming back!
JOELLE M.
I am a mother to 3 of his former students and whenever Ben was teaching a class, they all begged me to enroll them! He is a master at creating educational curricula that are innovative and powerful. Seriously, the man is a jewel.
LIZ D.
Mr Ben’s classes are a highly unique series of lessons where you make robots, code them, add cool features to the hardware and software, play with them, show Mr Ben how they work, improve them, then take them apart and leave. So far I have taken Factory Bots and Marine Machines - both equally amazing. The way Mr Ben has set up his classroom makes you want to walk in and join his class. LEGO sets adorn the walls and there are billions of LEGO pieces in tiny bins. There are some tables with drawers against the wall, a nice fluffy carpet, a counter with these cool tables that fold and slide inside the counter, a pile of big rubber LEGO bricks, and of course there’s Mr Ben. Mr Ben, I would say, is the best teacher in the whole world if you are interested in one of his many subjects. For Mr Ben teaches way beyond the realm of LEGO robots. He teaches building with LEGO, making floor plans, robot battles, and more. You can always count on Mr Ben to have a wonderful plan for the lesson. Highly recommended!
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- Mason, 10 years old