Lexington Fall 2022 After School STEM Classes
Supported by a dedicated team of educators, every student learns to BUILD amazing things.
1776 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420
WINNER OF THE MOST STEM PROGRAM AWARDS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Empow offers award-winning, after-school 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.
FALL 2022 CLASSES
Our Fall 2022 Semester runs from September 6 – December 2
- Classes meet for 90 minutes per week
- 8:1 student instructor ratio for all on campus classes
- Our Project-Based-Learning (PBL) model encourages students to progress through our lessons at their own pace
Please note that classes may include students from Grades 2-4 and Grades 5-8
BUILD IS MORE THAN JUST A CLASS
- 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
LEXINGTON CLASSES
Grades 2-4
Grades 5-8
FALL 2022 LEXINGTON SCHEDULE
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- 2D Video Game Design
- 3D 101: Model & Sculpt & Architect
- Coding with Python 101
- Coding with Python 201
- Coding with Scratch
- Minecraft: Coding with Redstone and Commands
- Minecraft: Expedition
- Minecraft: Exploration
- Minecraft: Modding with Java
- Minecraft: Modding with Mcreator
- Minecraft: Redstone Engineering
- Python Advanced Team
- Roblox: Coding and Game Design
- Roblox: Game Design
- Robotics with Sphero
- Tech & Design Survey
- YouTube Video Creation
- YouTube Video Production
Location & Class
Lexington
Grades* 2-4
Level: Int-Adv
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Coding with Python 101
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Int-Adv
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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Coding with Python 101
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Int-Adv
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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Coding with Scratch
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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9:00 - 10:30 AM ET
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Grades* 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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3D 101: Model & Sculpt & Architect
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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3D 101: Model & Sculpt & Architect
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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YouTube Video Creation
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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10:30 - 12:00 PM ET
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YouTube Video Production
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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10:30 - 12:00 PM ET
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Grades* 5-8
Level: Int-Adv
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Minecraft: Modding with Java
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Int-Adv
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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Minecraft: Redstone Engineering
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Minecraft: Modding with Mcreator
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Minecraft: Modding with Mcreator
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Minecraft: Expedition
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Minecraft: Exploration
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Minecraft: Coding with Redstone and Commands
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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Grades* 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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Robotics with Sphero
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
ENROLL
Robotics with Sphero
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
ENROLL
Grades* 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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Tech & Design Survey
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
ENROLL
Tech & Design Survey
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
ENROLL
Grades* 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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Roblox: Coding and Game Design
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
ENROLL
Roblox: Game Design
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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2D Video Game Design
Grades*: 2-4
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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2D Video Game Design
Grades*: 5-8
Level: Beg-Int
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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5:30 - 7:00 PM ET
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4:00 - 5:30 PM ET
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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 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
- Come see what students are creating and learning during our mid-semester Showcase
- 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 5 – Labor Day
- September 26 – Rosh Hashanah
- October 5 – Yom Kippur
- October 10 – Indigenous People’s Day
- November 11 – Veteran’s Day
- November 24-26 – Thanksgiving Break
- December 24-31 – Christmas
- January 2 – New Year’s Day Holiday
- January 16 – Martin Luther King Day
- February 18-25 – February Vacation
- April 7-8 – Easter Holiday
- April 15-22 – Spring Vacation
- May 29 – Memorial Day
BUILD SCHEDULE
Our BUILD program runs throughout the school year:
Fall 2022 Classes: 9/6/22 – 12/2/22
Winter 2022-2023 Classes: 12/5/22 – 3/11/23
Spring 2023 Classes: 3/13/23 – 6/10/23
Please note our Holiday schedule. Families may register for our one-day Holiday Camps and week-long Vacation Camps when classes aren’t running.
WOULD PRIVATE 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