BUILD
Spring 2022 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
- 2 one-hour STEM classes per week starting at only $299 per month
- 1 one-hour STEM class per week starting at only $179 per month
- 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 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.
BROWSE ON-CAMPUS CLASSES
Need Help Choosing A Class? Schedule A Free Class & Consultation.
Our Academic Advisors will work with you to create the best schedule that meets your needs.
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.
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
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
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.
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
WOULD PRIVATE AFTER-SCHOOL STEM LESSONS BE A BETTER OPTION?
Available in all of the same topics and offering all of the benefits of BUILD membership plus
- Choose the time and location to meet your family’s busy scheduling needs
- Available in-person or online
- Even higher levels of individualized attention
- Wider range of advanced topics are available
A TEAM THAT COMBINES THE VERY BEST IN FUN, CREATIVITY, AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
MORE AWARDS THAN ANY OTHER STEM CAMP
OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROVIDER IN MASSACHUSETTS
#1 Winner, 6 Years Running!
Best STEM Summer Camp
#1 in 2021, #1 in 2020, #1 in 2019
Best Academic Summer Camp
Top 10 in 2021, Top 10 in 2020, #1 in 2019, #1 in 2018, Top 5 in 2016, Top 5 in 2015
Best School Vacation Camp
#1 in 2021, #1 in 2020, #1 in 2019, #1 in 2018, #1 in 2017
Best Science Technology & Digital Arts Summer Camps
Top 10 in 2021, #1 in 2018, #1 in 2017
Best Kids Party
#1 in 2021, Top 10 in 2020, #1 in 2019, #1 in 2018
Best Enrichment and After School Program
Top 10 in 2021
Top Five, 7 Years in a Row!
Best Winter Camp
Top 5 in 2020, #1 in 2019, Top 5 in 2017
Best Among All Types of Enrichment & After-School Programs
Top 10 in 2020, Top 5 in 2019, #1 in 2018, #1 in 2017
Best Science & Technology Programs
Top 10 in 2020, Top 5 in 2019, Top 5 in 2018, Top 5 in 2017, Top 5 in 2016, Top 5 in 2015
Best Among All Types of Teen Focused Summer Camps
Top 5 in 2019
Best Educational Support & Tutoring
Top 5 in 2014