Q.  What are Bricks 4 Kidz® After School Classes?

A. Bricks 4 Kidz® offers creative and challenging classes using LEGO®  bricks, motors, and remote controls.  We provide a unique learning environment where qualified teachers inspire imagination and invention.  We make learning fun.

 

Q. How long is a Bricks 4 Kidz® class?

A. Bricks 4 Kidz® after-school classes last for one hour.  Preschool classes are 45 minutes.

 

Q. How do I sign my child up for a Bricks 4 Kidz® class?

A. Parents can easily register their child online or through their school.

 

Q. Do children keep the models they build?

A. For a variety of reasons, this is not possible. Class costs would become prohibitive; also, one major educational goal is to teach children skills they can use to make their own unique creations that will increase in difficulty and complexity over time. If children only have multitudes of models and plans to follow that someone else created for them, they will be less likely to use their knowledge of engineering and how things work to make their own inventions.

 

Q. Do children get to keep anything, or take anything home?

A. Due to the high cost of LEGO® bricks, we are unable to give them away, but we do give away a mini-figure to each student who participates in an after school program of a camp.  Children love mini-figures!

 

Q. What ages can sign up for a Bricks 4 Kidz® class?

A. Bricks 4 Kidz® offers classes for preschoolers (ages 3-5), and elementary age children(ages 5-12).

 

Q. How many times will Bricks 4 Kidz® come to my school each week?

A. Bricks 4 Kidz® classes are once per week.

 

Q. My children attend our school’s after-school program. Can they still participate in a Bricks 4 Kidz® after-school class?

A. Absolutely. Teachers will escort any children that are in a current after-school program to and from Bricks 4 Kidz® classes.

 

Q. Does Bricks 4 Kidz® require their teachers to undergo background checks?

A. Definitely. Every teacher must meet state and county guidelines in order to teach Bricks 4 Kidz® classes. A local background check is required.

 

Q. Will my child learn anything, or am I paying for them to sit in a room and play with LEGO® bricks?

A. Children learn constantly in Bricks 4 Kidz® classes and have fun doing it. The classes are hands-on applications of math, science, engineering, and technology concepts. They will also learn teamwork through partnering with classmates to build models, and will exponentially increase their problem-solving skills by working through models, which become increasingly complex as their skill levels increase.

Additionally, pre-schoolers work with the alphabet and learn more about animals, famous places, and other interesting and educational things.

 

Q. What days do you hold classes?

A. Any day we can!  Click on enroll in a class to view our schedule.  If we are not in your child’s school, email [email protected] for information on how to help bring Bricks 4 Kidz classes to your child’s school.

 

Q. Bricks 4 Kidz® does not currently offer classes at my child’s school. How can he/she attend classes?

A.  If your child’s school is not currently offering Bricks 4 Kidz® classes, contact your school administrator. We would be happy to do all we can to accommodate after-school classes in any school.

 

Q. How can I pay for a Bricks 4 Kidz® class?

A.  The easiest way to pay is through our secure, online payment system or sending a check into your school.

 

Q. What groups can participate in a Bricks 4 Kidz® class or event?

A. Any group that wants to hold one. We have scheduled classes for homeschool co-ops, elementary schools, pre-schools, church events, special-needs classes, father-son and father-daughter groups, and more. If you have a group that wants to offer a Bricks 4 Kidz® class or event, we can do it.

Q. Are there any fees other than class enrollment costs?

A. No. The only other costs associated with a Bricks 4 Kidz® class or event would be for extra optional items, such as a t-shirt. All prices given for classes and events are all-inclusive, and there are never extra fees.

 

Q. What other special events and services does Bricks 4 Kidz® offer?

A. Services are listed on the website. However, Bricks 4 Kidz® will host special events/classes on certain occasions, such as a “Kidz Night Out”, where children can enjoy a night of Bricks 4 Kidz® fun while parents enjoy their own time alone.