In the quirky, cool state of Massachusetts, where clam chowder has its own fan club and where 'wicked' is an adjective, there's a special group of kids who have traded their baseball bats and ballet shoes for gears and gizmos. These are the Robo-Munchkins, the fun-loving, brainy kids who've found their happy place in the whirring, bleeping, and clanking world of robotics. The leader of this wicked cool group is Bleep-Bloop-Benny, a jolly, freckle-faced ten-year-old with an uncanny knack for turning old toasters into talking robots. Benny, sporting a baseball cap worn backwards and a tool belt around his waist, often seen with a screwdriver in one hand and a Boston cream pie in the other, leads this motley crew of robot rascals. And then, there's Gearhead-Grace, a feisty eight-year-old with pigtails that bob when she argues about the superiority of hydraulic actuators over electric motors. She's known for her invention of a donut-making robot, which keeps the Robo-Munchkins fueled during their late-night invention sessions. Oh, and let's not forget Whiz-Bang-Will, the master of robot dance-offs; and Jigsaw-Jane, the queen of robotic puzzles, with her magical ability to see how all the pieces fit together. These whip-smart, robotics-obsessed kids from Massachusetts don't just build robots; they invent companions, tell stories, and solve problems that even adults find perplexing. And while other kids dream of becoming sports stars or pop singers, the Robo-Munchkins are busy programming their way to a future where humans and robots live, work, and eat Boston cream pie together. Now, that's wicked cool!

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Give your child the opportunity to learn a unique Olympic sport while building confidence, focus, coordination, discipline, and strategic thinking at ALLE Fencing Club in Fort Lauderdale. ALLE Fencing Club specializes in saber fencing and welcomes students from beginners discovering the sport for the first time to experienced young athletes preparing for regional and national competitions. Youth beginner classes introduce children ages 6–12 to the fundamentals of fencing, including saber handling, footwork, distance control, fencing etiquette, sportsmanship, coordination, focus, and basic rules. Junior programs are available for ages 12+ and help students progress toward competitive fencing. With experienced coaches and a supportive training environment, students develop both physical and mental skills while learning a sport that challenges them to think quickly, move confidently, and make strategic decisions. Advanced and Elite programs provide additional training for experienced fencers interested in tournaments and high-level competition. ALLE Fencing Club also offers private lessons for personalized instruction and skill development, as well as beginner-focused fencing camps that combine fencing activities with teamwork, confidence-building, focus, and fun.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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Welcome to Bright Horizons at Fan Pier! Our center is state-of-the-art and provides parents with the assurance that their child's education is a priority. We offer a variety of learning opportunities for children, including developing motor skills in the movement zone, exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts in our STEAM center, flexing their imaginations in our dramatic play area, and more. Our center is located in the Seaport inside the Vertex Building across from Core Power Yoga. Our curriculum is based on the science of learning, and we provide children with the best early education experiences through play, experimenting with possibilities, problem-solving, and project work.

Boston, MA 02210
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At Epiic Solutions, they believe that the best way to understand innovation, design and startups is to experience them. That’s why they’ve created one-of-a-kind summer experiences for high school students in Boston. Through hands-on workshops and field trips across the city, they provide students with the mindset, tools and network to be creative innovators and entrepreneurs, and to tap into Boston’s thriving innovation economy. Epiic Solutions also offer consulting services to schools and districts looking to build in-house programs around entrepreneurship, innovation and design. With their expertise, they can help you develop a program tailored to your school’s specific needs, and give students the opportunity to learn from real-world professionals.

Boston, MA 02446
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At Empow Studios, we believe that exploration of the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) should start with passion and engagement. We prioritize play to drive learning, allowing children to experience digital, virtual, and robotic environments in a fun and creative way. Not only does this approach to learning give kids the tools to succeed in the future, it encourages collaboration, self-actualization, and even creativity. We believe in empowering kids to not only navigate their future, but become intentional creators of it. Empow Studios strives to give children the best start to their STEM journey. We provide them with a stimulating environment to explore the world of technology and engineering, as well as the opportunity to build important skills like collaboration, self-expression, and creativity. With this foundation in place, kids will be prepared to be active, intentional creators of their futures.

Boston, MA 02130
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At Empow Studios, we believe that modern exploration of the STEM world should start with passion, engagement, and play. Our goal is to give kids the tools to actively participate in digital, virtual, and robotic environments, as well as to develop literacy and social collaboration. We also believe that kids should be empowered to become intentional creators of their future. Through our programming, we aim to foster self-actualization and creativity, allowing kids to make the most of their potential.

Boston, MA 02116