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STEM
Explore the Wild Kingdom both their insides and outsides. We will dissect squid, perch, and dogfish. We’ll explore the amazing Weightlifting beetle. And then go Down Under and visit amazing animals from Australia.
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $60/$69
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F 09/24/21 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CounterTop Chemistry (Ages 5-12)
What’s cooking? Cool science! Scientist-chefs ages 6-10 will learn the secrets of soda pop, make whipped cream, discover the science behind popcorn, and experiment with other kitchen concoctions! We’ll explore chemistry to make Soda Slobber and “living” slime, make water disappear, and play with snow that never melts. Kids will have fun mixing it up, and learning lots of fizz-poppy science in the process.
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $209/$240
M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
CSI Science Matters (Ages 5-12)
Join the Forensics Team at Science Matters to solve our mystery. DNA, Fingerprinting, Chromatography analysis. Take your science skills to the next level. We’ll explore “What if Science” with crazy, wacky experiments that will keep you talking forever. Build your own forensic science kit. It’ll be UNBELIEVABLE fun for all ages.
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $209/$240
M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Drone Academy (Ages 9-14)
Flight and Engineering; Engineering and Flight. During the course of this week-long course, you will learn basic soldering and drone flying skills while BUILDING YOUR OWN DRONE.
Westridge, Coopers Hawk; Price $250/$287
M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Amazing Animations (Ages 9-14)
Have you ever wondered how the animators at Disney or Pixar do their job? During this class you will learn the art of animation by using your tablet. You will learn to make amazing animations that tell incredible stories using the same techniques that the pros use. This class covers both digital and stop motion animation. Students need to provide their own tablet – iPad or Android and a pair of earbuds. Software list required will be provided prior to class and may require a small additional fee.
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $60/$69
M 11/01/21 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Our Junior Boom Institute of Higher Reactions will make your Winter a Blast! Can you solve the Mystery of the Growing Glove using the scientific method? The Gator in the Bottle visits the camp through-out the whole week to help build science skills. Go Hunting for Science - Catch a Rainbow in a Test Tube. Trap the Foaming Monster. Use the chemistry of yeast to make a tasty Root Beer treat. Don your Lab Goggles for tons of fun in this Exciting Chemistry Camp.
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $126/$144
M-W 12/20/21 - 12/22/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
STEM Superheroes (Ages 5-12)
Join the Science Matters superhero dedicated to FUN and saving the Earth. Make art from the sun and create a yummy treat at the same time. We’ll create a Germinator that makes measuring plants a snap, and design your own Hide-a-Rock. Earth is our home and we need superheroes to protect it!
Westridge, Barn Owl Room; Price $126/$144
M-W 12/20/21 - 12/22/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
SNAPOLOGY Fidget Spinner Workshop (Ages 5-12)
Fidget spinners are both fun and mesmerizing, which explains why they’ve become a must-have item for kids! Snapology’s Fidget Spinner Workshop will teach your child how to make his or her own version of this popular toy and how to best use it in their day-to-day lives.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl; Price $40/$46
F 09/24/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Roblox Workshop (Ages 5-12)
Does your student love Roblox™? Is there a game they just can’t seem to get enough of? In this Snapology workshop, students will explore their favorite Roblox™ adventures by using LEGO® bricks and creating interactive games! From designing an Obby to building a 3-D character skin, students will be fully immersed in the gameplay and game design of Roblox™!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl; Price $40/$46
F 09/24/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Creature Creator Robotics (Ages 5-12)
In Snapology’s Creature Creator Robotics class, your animal lover will create their own animal inspired robotic models. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, simple machines, and programming as they build insects, dolphins, gorillas, and much more. Your child is sure to have a wild time as they build, learn, and play.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl; Price $175/$199
M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Monster Mania (Ages 5-12)
Get your scare on with Snapology’s Monster Mania Workshop! Students will create their own Jack O’Lanterns, as well as haunted scenes that will engage student’s creativity and problem solving as they work with increasingly difficult and complex challenges. Students not only learn about the origins of some scary myths, but they will use this knowledge for their builds thereby confronting what lurks in the night!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Price $175/$199
M-F 10/18/21 - 10/22/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Snapology takes on Archaeology in this fun-packed, deep-dig into the world of artifacts, science, and exploration! Your future archeologist will practice techniques used to uncover artifacts, explore the history of ancient ruins, and examine LEGO® sites of their own! Students will learn how the scientific method relates to the field of archaeology, how scientists choose specific sites to excavate, and the history behind some of the worlds’ most famous archaeological discoveries. Come dig and learn alongside us!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Room; Price $40/$46
M 11/01/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Snapology’s Thanksgiving Workshop (Ages 5-12)
Thanksgiving: In this workshop, children will build and test LEGO “Mayflower” builds in real water to see which ships are seaworthy! Will yours float or sink? How many “pilgrims” can it hold? We will also build a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Float, play games, and create some other fun with engineering design challenges.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Room; Price $40/$46
M 11/01/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Does your little learner love to tinker and create new things, or are they the kind of learner who likes to break things apart to see what’s inside? If so, they’re going to love Snapology’s Foundational Engineering: Machines and Contraptions program! This program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. They will see these moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their engineering interests!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Room; Price $105/$120
M-W 11/22/21 - 11/24/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Snapology Movie Favorites (Ages 5-12)
Few animated characters are as beloved as our favorite group of toys from Toy Story™, the animals who prowl the savannah in Lion King™, or the colorful Trolls in the movie, Trolls™. This Snapology program will give your student an opportunity to bring their favorite animated movie characters to LEGO® life!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Room; Price $105/$120
M-W 11/22/21 - 11/24/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
In Snapology’s Mega Machine Robotics class, your child will create some of their favorite motorized vehicles. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, pulleys, cranks, and programming as they build trucks, space rovers, helicopters, and much more. Your child is sure to have fun as they build, learn, and play.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl; Price $150/$180
M-Th 12/20/21 - 12/23/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Join Snapology for some Holiday fun as we learn to make awesome LEGO® ornament creations to take home to family and friends! Each child will build a custom holiday ornament out of LEGO® bricks that is completely personalized. Plus, we’ll work on some festive holiday builds that will be sure to get their creative minds working and holiday spirit flowing. Each child will “make and take” one of their personalized projects home with them after the workshop as a special Snapology holiday gift!
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Price $150/$180
M-Th 12/20/21 - 12/23/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
GameBots Beginner Coding (Ages 5-12)
Calling all gamers! Have a blast creating robotic games each week while learning about robotics. Students will learn about gear ratio, sensors, programming, and pulleys as they create fun to play games. Whether creating a robotic hockey player, pinball machine, or a ring toss, your child is sure to have fun building, learning, and playing.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl; Price $175/$199
M-F 12/27/21 - 12/31/21 9:00 a.m. - Noon Who wouldn’t want to escape and play in the world of magic, fairytales, and royalty? In Snapology’s Castles, Kingdoms, and Wizards program, students will have the opportunity to use LEGO® bricks to design their medieval fantasies while also bringing the real history to life! Yes, your student will do more than just build with LEGO® bricks, they will build their historical understanding of the unique elements that make the medieval time period such a fascinating point in human history.
Westridge, Great Horned Owl Price $175/$199
M-F 12/27/21 - 12/31/21 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Don’t forget you can register online for classes!
Visit www.HRCAonline.org/ Registration
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Parkway Center, Building #2 541 W. Highlands Ranch Parkway
Open 7 days a week
South of C-470 on Broadway, just west of Broadway.
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