Crest Robotics and Coding Academy will be providing robotics and coding classes for 2024-25 using Lego kits, VEX kits and Scratch (a block based coding platform built by MIT). Classes will be held on Thursdays after school from 2:45PM to 3:45PM. Classes start on Nov 7 and run through Dec 19. No class on Nov 28. In addition, we will shift to a virtual format to make up for any days for inclement weather and/or other emergencies.

For robotics, we focus on individual class projects where we create a small team of 2-3 children that complete a project including building and coding in each class. For coding in Scratch, each child will be working individually. We use Seesaw to share pictures and videos of children working on projects, with their parents, and also offer parents a chance for parent teacher conferences to discuss their learning and growth. Our goal is to teach children problem solving skills and logical thinking. We also teach children how to model good and positive behaviors, learn how to work in teams and build their self-confidence and esteem by encouraging them to talk about their creations at the end of each project.

Please note the payment plan for this class. Registration fees are non-refundable. For sessions that have a monthly payment plan, we require at least a 30 day notice with an email to info@crestcomputing.com to cancel (payments within that 30 day period will still be due); for sessions that have a quarterly payment plan, fees paid for the quarter are non-refundable and we require at least a 30 day notice with an email to info@crestcomputing.com to cancel; for sessions that are priced for the entire session, tuitions are non-refundable.