Learn to Discover offers a wide range of unique classes and activities in Monterey County in 2 different formats: Hands-on Classes and Robotics Challenges. You can find more about both types below. Sign up now!
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986 Hilby Ave., Seaside
Five different offerings. Various prices (see below). Register below, or send us an email or call us at (831) 662-9700.
The following 2 classes meet for 5 1½-hour sessions for 5 days in a row the week of June 25-29.
| Android™ App Design (Ages: 8-14) 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Course ID: 520-10051 [
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This class is an excellent introduction to computer programming. Students will create apps (miniature programs) for Android devices (phones, tablets, etc.) using MIT App Inventor, a blocks-based programming language. Students will work in teams to develop fun and engaging games and other useful apps. $120.00 |
| LEGO® NXT Robotics Musical Instruments (Ages: 5-14) 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
| Course ID: 450-10052 [
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Students will explore how robotics can be incorporated in the design of musical instruments. They will design a robotic guitar, trumpet, drum, or xylophone, and then learn how to program it to play music. Along the way, students will learn about sensors, gears, pitch, tone and rhythm. $120.00 |
The following 2 classes meet for 5 1½-hour sessions for 5 days in a row the week of July 9-13.
| Variety of LEGO® NXT Creations (Ages: 5-14) 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Course ID: 420-10053 [
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| Length: 5 sessions, each 1½ hours long. |
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Build and program a variety of "smaller" LEGO® creations, to jumpstart your imagination. These are not just robots! You will build and program a spider, a roller coaster, a remote control vehicle, and more. $120.00 |
| Aviation for Kids (Ages: 7-14) 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
| Course ID: 940-10054 [
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Students will virtually fly a plane through the use of a computer software program as well as fly a remote-control helicopter. They will learn to taxi, take off, fly, bank, land, etc. Students will also learn about the history and science of flight, the parts of planes and helicopters, flight safety, and careers related to flying. $120.00 |
The following 2 classes meet for 5 1½-hour sessions for 5 days in a row the week of July 16-20.
| LEGO® WeDo® Marine Robotics (Ages: 5-14) 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Course ID: 405-10055 [
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This is a science course using the LEGO® WeDo® robotics system in which students will explore robots in an oceanic context. Students will learn about coral reefs while building a variety of robots, including a scuba diver, a fish, a manta ray and a sea turtle. $120.00 |
| Video Game Programming (Ages: 5-14) 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
| Course ID: 510.1-10056 [
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| Length: 5 sessions, each 1½ hours long. |
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Using a variety of software programs, learn to design and make your own video game. Learn the art of planning the game, programming, terminology, problem solving, and critical thinking. Have fun playing it, too! $120.00 |
The following 2 classes meet for 5 1½-hour sessions for 5 days in a row the week of July 23-27.
| Sport Stacking (Ages: 7-14) 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
| Course ID: 980-10057 [
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Have fun learning to sport stack (stack specialized cups in patterns), while increasing your hand-eye coordination, flexibility, reaction time, and ambidexterity. Sport Stacking promotes physical fitness, as well as helps academic learning through concentration. You have to try it to believe it. Kids love it! $120.00 |
| Create a LEGO® Movie (Ages: 5-14) 3:00 - 4:30 pm |
| Course ID: 425-10058 [
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Learn to make a stop-motion movie using LEGO® bricks and mini figures. Make background scenery, storyboards, gain experience using cameras and tripods, and have fun being a director. [Same as Animation, Art & Multimedia Course 625]. $120.00 |
Send us an email or call us at (831) 662-9700 for more information.