TMI Innovation & Design Academy
TMI Innovation & Design Academy
Welcome to the Walker Innovation Center! This brand new “tricked out” building will be the home to all our Innovation and Design camps.
For general information on all our winter programs please click here.
WINTER LEGO WORKSHOP SERIES
NEW OFFERING! LIMITED SPACE
Session 1: Saturday, January 13th/ Amusement Theme Park
Session 2: Saturday, January 20th/ A Night at the Museum
Session 3: Saturday, January 27th/ A Trip To Mars
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 4th- 9th
Registration: $80 per workshop (Bundle register for all three sessions for $216)
These inaugural workshops will invite students to design and construct a Lego theme park ride, fostering a hands-on approach to learning core engineering concepts. The momentum will continue with subsequent sessions, which include "Thrills and Builds" "Night at The Museum," and “Martian Builders" each leveraging the versatile medium of Lego for educational exploration.
To ensure a high-quality learning environment with a focus on individual attention, the workshops will be limited to 12 students per class.
"Thrills & Builds: The LEGO Theme Park Adventure"
Session 1: Saturday, January 13th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 4th- 9th
Registration: $80 per workshop (Bundle register for all three sessions for $216)
Max 12 students
Join us for an exciting Saturday Lego Engineering Camp at the Walker Innovation Center, TMI, specially designed for kids! This two-hour camp, themed around a fun theme park, offers children the chance to pick from various free build ideas, encouraging creativity and engineering skills. Guided by an experienced instructor, each camper will create their own miniature theme park attractions using a wide range of Lego bricks. From designing Lego roller coasters to Ferris wheels, the session focuses on imagination, basic engineering principles, and the joy of building. It's a perfect setting for kids to unleash their creativity, learn new skills, and enjoy the magic of Legos in a stimulating environment. Register here.
"Night at the Museum: Engineering Marvels with LEGO"
Session 2: Saturday, January 20th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 4th- 9th
Registration: $80 per workshop (Bundle register for all three sessions for $216)
Max 12 students
Embark on a thrilling 2-hour LEGO adventure with our "Night at the Museum" themed Saturday camp, perfect for ages 7-12. Dive into the world of engineering and creativity as you recreate the 7 Wonders of the World using LEGO bricks. This camp is not just about building; it's about bringing your creations to life by adding a functional LEGO ride to each wonder. With unlimited LEGO bricks at your disposal, your imagination is the only limit! Learn the basics of engineering and architecture through interactive segments, and showcase your masterpiece in a fun show-and-tell session. All materials are provided, so just bring your enthusiasm and creativity. Join us for an unforgettable journey of building, learning, and fun! Register here.
"Martian Builders: LEGO Engineering and the Red Planet Adventure"
Session 3: Saturday, January 27th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grades: 4th- 9th
Registration: $80 per workshop (Bundle register for all three sessions for $216)
Max 12 students
Blast off into an interstellar adventure with the "A Trip to Mars" themed Saturday Lego Engineering Camp at the Walker Innovation Center, TMI. This two-hour session is a thrilling exploration into the mysteries of the Red Planet, where children can build Martian landscapes, futuristic Mars rovers, or space colonies using Legos. They'll learn about space travel and Martian exploration while applying principles of space engineering in their creations. Guided by an experienced instructor, participants will enhance their creative thinking and problem-solving skills, gaining insights into both the science and the imagination of a journey to Mars. This camp isn't just about building; it's an exciting opportunity for young explorers to immerse themselves in the world of Lego engineering and the wonders of space exploration. Register here.