BUILD

After-School STEM Classes
On-Campus

Supported by a dedicated team of educators, every student learns to BUILD amazing things.

WINNER OF THE MOST STEM PROGRAM AWARDS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Empow offers award-winning, on-campus STEM classes in coding, Minecraft, film & animation, 3D design & engineering, robotics and more for kids 7-15, afternoons and weekends, in Newton, Lexington and Online.

BUILD MEMBERSHIP – MORE THAN JUST A CLASS

Monthly membership that includes 2 one-hour STEM classes per week with fees starting at only $299
Class options that include beginner to advanced levels in a range of STEM topics
A customized sequence of classes to meet your learning goals; easy switches between classes
Dedicated Academic Advisor providing regular updates and evolving learning plans
Optional bus transportation and extended care to meet your family’s scheduling needs

Enrollment Is Easy

Find classes below and follow links to enroll online in less than 5 minutes
Get help finding the best classes for your child by scheduling a consultation.

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Need Help Choosing A Class? Schedule A Free Class & Consultation.

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Our Academic Advisors will work with you to create the best schedule that meets your needs.

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Online classes are also available. Enjoy the benefits of your BUILD membership from the convenience of home!

Bus transportation and extended care options available. Book a consultation to review all options.

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BUILD BENEFITS

Whether students are learning to code, designing their own chess piece, or creating a movie they can upload to YouTube, they love sharing their new tech and STEM skills and projects with family and friends.

Students are proud of their accomplishments as they develop critical twenty-first century tech skills
Parents love to hear all about what their student is learning – and building – throughout the school year
Students thrive in a community that embraces their unique talents

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GREAT TEACHERS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING

Our team of local educators help set your student on a path to success.

A dedicated Academic Advisor partners with your family to ensure the best fit of classes and instructors
An academic-year Individualized Learning Plan that turns your academic and social learning objectives into a customized sequence of classes and complimentary services
Previews of learning goals, Progress Reports, links to your child’s Projects, and Parent Conference opportunities
Easy switches between classes as your child progresses
Individual attention in our small class sizes

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BUILD HOLIDAYS (NO CLASSES)

September 6 – Labor Day
September 7-8 – Rosh Hashanah
September 16 – Yom Kippur
October 11 – Indigenous People’s Day
November 11 – Veteran’s Day
November 24-27 – Thanksgiving Break
December 24-31 – Christmas

January 1 – New Year’s Day
January 17 – Martin Luther King Day
February 21-25 – February Vacation
April 15 – Good Friday
April 18-22 – Spring Vacation
May 30 – Memorial Day
June 20 – Juneteenth

BUILD SCHEDULE

Our BUILD program runs throughout the school year with rolling admissions for most classes.

Lexington BUILD Schedule: 8/31/21 – 6/18/22
Newton BUILD Schedule: 9/9/21 – 6/18/22
Online BUILD Schedule: 9/9/21 – 6/18/22

Please note our Holiday schedule. Families may register for our one-day Holiday Camps and week-long Vacation Camps when classes aren’t running.

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EXTENDED CARE

Extended care is available before and after your child’s BUILD classes from the time school is dismissed until our studios close. Students can have a snack, do homework, continue to work on their BUILD projects, or just relax and play games with friends.

Extended Care Hours:
Lexington Studio
Monday – Thursday from 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Friday from 11:30am-6:30pm

Newton Studio
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:00pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday from 12:30pm – 6:30pm

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Robot in front of Empow Studios in Lexington

My daughter comes to Empow once a week after school. She loves it so much! There are so many choices of tech things to do. She's had so much fun and the instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and fun. It is always hard to ask her to leave when I pick her up, because she wants to stay to the last minute. I will definitely register her next year.

–Charles in Lexington

My son has been to Empow's Brookline camp both in Feb and April school breaks. Love it. The teachers are very knowledgeable, teach well and very good with kids. We will go back!

–JD in Brookline

We loved Empow! My kids could not get enough! Each morning, they woke up on their own and nagged us to leave earlier! My boys have different interests, and I am really pleased that both were so engaged.

–Melissa

Our son's experience was an unparalleled success. The skill and engagement of the instructors was evident in the caliber of work produced by each and every camper. And, the camp's commitment in guiding every child in the pursuit of his or her individual creative path is priceless.

–Richard in Cambridge

Learning game design and robotics at Empow really encouraged my creativity, and taught me that creativity and science could be done together. It opened up paths and college and my career that I didn't know existed. Thanks!

–Camper Alumni

Looking back, Empow was a big part of why I choose to major in engineering.

–Camper Alumni

I was really impressed with the instructors and how they were able to bring out so much from the kids. My son had a wonderful experience and is already asking about participating again next year!