Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Communication was great, thanks. L. LOVED the camp. She couldn’t stop talking about it in the evenings. She had a great time and I expect her to be back next year for more.
July 9, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2014
J. took a new interest on his Legos and K’nex at home as a result of this class. I was so impressed that our instructor sent weekly updates – including pictures!
March 17, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
Thank you so very much for the WONDERFUL sessions you’ve given to the kids. J. loved every single one.
November 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, November 2015
M. couldn’t stop talking about the class last night. He is so excited about the new Legos! Thank you for taking the time to send the amazing description below. We are looking forward to hearing more from M. – and you!
November 7, 2015
Woodlin E.S. club coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2012
That was simply a wonderful class. Thank you so much for your excellent teaching. And your great communications with families. You have set a high standard for other clubs.
May 9, 2012
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2016
Thanks for teaching this class! H. came home so excited about it – it was the highlight of her week. She already showed us the Scratch website and helped her sister create a sprite and background. It sounds like a great intro to computer programming.
March 19, 2016
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My son would love to continue. He has great time with your class. Thank you very much.
December 17, 2014
Cashell E.S. parent, Olney, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2013
Thanks ever so much for the weekly updates of what happens in the classroom! My kids are having a great time, and learning a lot!
June 9, 2013
Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
Thank you so much for a great day. B. hasn’t stopped talking about his Robotics class since he got home! Excellent work!
November 3, 2015
Northfield E.S. Parent, Ellicott City, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
LOVE getting all the fun pictures and stories! My son T. proclaims this is one of the best parts of his week. Wanted you to know how much we appreciate you.
November 9, 2013
Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thanks so much for your fun and thought-provoking classes. N. loves them.
March 19, 2016
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2015
This letter meant so much to us—- shows the high quality level of your program. …not to mention the content and art integrated into the sciences. We are very impressed. I am sure [our daughter] told you but we used to live in Hawaii, so having [the volcano] as her first lesson was dynamite! Take care Continue Reading
May 1, 2015
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2012
This morning [my son] constructed his radio out of his snap circuits. He especially loved receiving stations with different languages. Obviously, your class left a lasting impression!
June 10, 2013
Pine Crest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, December 2014
[My son] O. has been loving the class. He had a great time with catapults yesterday. We hope to enroll him in future programs. Thanks for sharing the pics and details …December 17, 2014
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md., Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, December 2014
Our son C. is very much enjoying Let’s Roll Engineers at Beverly Farms.
December 17, 2014
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.
October 23, 2014
Burning Tree E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, September 2013
My son Z. loves your class and keep talking about it!
October 9, 2013
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, January 2015
C. is so excited about the class. He had used Scratch at home with us a bit in the past and now he’s been asking to use [Scratch] every day.
January 20, 2015
Forcey Christian School parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
Thank you so much for everything! I know T. learned a lot and had a ton of fun!
November 7, 2015
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thanks for teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it.
June 11, 2014
Westover E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, May 2013
[My daughter] has really been loving all of the fun experiments! Her favorites have been the egg drop project, the catapult, and the bridge! She is learning a lot and is very excited about the class each week!May 9, 2013
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2012
These emails are great! I really appreciate your taking the time to inform us of the class activities. My son really enjoys this class and your professional management and execution has really impressed me too. Thanks for setting a high bar for how after school activities should be run.
October 9, 2012
Wyngate E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2012
It was the absolute best after school program we’ve ever participated in. …Thank you sooooo much for bringing that program to Wyngate. It taught my son that he absolutely loves computer programming…which is a big deal for me, since he doesn’t seem to like anything but watching tv! 🙂
March 9, 2012
North Chevy Chase E.S. parent, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Mindstorms, October 2012
J. is having a great time, and he particularly likes you as the instructor. He can’t stop talking about everything you did in class and gives me a step-by-step account of everything!
October 14, 2012
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics November 2013
M. is having a blast in your Lego class. He is so excited and happy when I pick him up! Thank you so much for this opportunity!
November 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2015
Thanks so much for such a detailed run through of the class. [My son] had a great first introduction …
November 3, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
[My daughter] really enjoyed this whole series, even more than we expected she would. Each Friday she told us in MUCH detail what she learned.June 11, 2014
Private class parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Mindstorms, March 2015
I cannot describe to you how much fun P. had in the class.
May 1, 2015
Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
She absolutely loves science and this made her love it even more. We will definitely be returning next year.
July 9, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2014
B. was so excited about this first class. When he got into the car to go home I asked him, “How was the class?” He looked at me and said “BCE.” “Huh?” I responded. “Best Class Ever!”
October 23, 2014
Flora Singer E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thanks for the detailed description of the class and the fun pictures. I really appreciate the time you took to write. It will be fun to talk to our son about the different types of gears. At the same time, we (the parents) learn, too. He had a great time and is looking forward to Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, June 2013
E. loved Storybook Science and this last class in particular. He hasn’t taken off the sun beads yet. … I love the bridging of the science with reading and would love for it to continue.
June 7, 2013
Coordinator, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
It was a great class and I am happy everything went so smoothly on the first day. The kids loved it! -Mary Gregory, after school activities coordinator.
March 19, 2016
Bannockburn E.S. School Coordinator, Bannockburn, Ill. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
We appreciate your fabulous instruction! Your class is terrific, and the kids are enjoying it immensely.
May 1, 2015
Parent, Concord Hill, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2016
Thanks for the recap and the great suggestions on where to go. J. continues to love the class, asking me after each one when he gets to go again. Thanks for your great work!
March 19, 2016
Murch E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
My son, A., absolutely loves this class and has asked to continue it. What are the options for after school or weekend classes going forward?
November 7, 2015
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Crime Science
[My daughter and son] REALLY loved this past class. They love them all, but this one like the fingerprint one kept them talking and experimenting! My kids are learning and having a blast.June 9, 2013
Girls Get Science camp parent, Woodlin E.S. venue, Silver Spring, Md., 2014
This was my daughter’s first experience with The Great Adventure Lab and she was only willing to attend because of the girls-only session, and really enjoyed being in a group of all girls.
July 9, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. Parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, April 2014
A. LOVED class yesterday! He was so proud of the work – talked about the ‘baby’ type of legos ( now I wish I hadn’t given away all my Duplos) – that they were actually great to work with. Thank you!
June 11, 2014
Cold Spring E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2013
Thanks so much for a great class. [My daughter] A. came home happy and excited.
October 9, 2013
Coordinator, Whetstone E.S., Gaithersburg, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, March 2016
Thanks! The kids had a lot of fun with you! -Activity Coordinator Linda von Wernitz
March 19, 2016
Beverly Farms E.S. parent, Potomac, Md. Class: Early Engineers, October 2013
Thank you for such a great experience. A. had a blast!
November 9, 2013
Sligo E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2013
My daughter told me sadly that next week is the last week … She doesn’t want it to end! She obviously has really enjoyed herself. Thanks for all you have done.
November 9, 2013
Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics February 2014
H. is delighted … He told me this morning he wished it could be Lego Robotics every day! He has never been willing to try it before so I am thrilled that it is such a great experience for him.
March 2, 2014
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers
Thank you so much for your weekly emails and great lessons you’ve provided our children! A. has loved it each week and felt very challenged. It’s great for him to see that simple machines and Legos can create cool things!
May 31, 2013
Lakewood E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, June 2013
[My son] really enjoyed the class! He didn’t have a favorite, but he enjoyed both sessions of Robo Challenge and was sad to see it end.June 9, 2013
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Thanks so much for the update! Looks like a lot of fun. R. said it was awesome and he can’t wait until next week’s class. I appreciate how organized you are too 🙂
June 11, 2014
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2013
Thank you. P. is always so excited and full of ideas after this class. He loves it.
May 9, 2013
National Presbyterian School parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Storybook Science, September 2014
H. has been having an awesome time in Storybook Science … and I enjoy getting more details so I know what was so much fun! Thanks for all you do.
October 23, 2014
Fulton E.S. parent, Fulton, Md. Class: Storybook Science, September 2014
Thank you! Both J. and L. enjoyed it, and L. even brought his unfinished [project] to before-care today to keep working on it 🙂
October 23, 2014
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, Oct. 2015
I am so impressed by the Lego Robotics class. While on a field trip, [my daughter] pointed to a moving contraption and said, “The gears make the arms move.” I asked, “How to do know that?” She replied, “We learned about gears in Lego class.” Wow! Thanks for making Legos and engineering fun and connecting it Continue Reading
November 3, 2015
Bethesda ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you for the notes! [My son] is really enjoying Lego robotics.”
March 2, 2014
Parent, Somerset E.S., Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, February 2016
A. is very excited to show me the program next week. He has enjoyed the class!
March 19, 2016
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
According to my child, best after school class he’s taken. E. thought his teacher was very nice and smart. Loved the detailed email synopses …
December 17, 2014
Gorman Crossing E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
Thank YOU for such a positive experience for my son, S. I appreciate the emails. Much appreciated!
December 17, 2014
Parent, Viers Mill E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2016
Thanks so much! J. is loving your class.
March 19, 2016
East Silver Spring E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, May 2013
He loves it! His favorite activities are the volcano, the racing cars, and the telephone. Laura is fantastic and does a great job answering the questions and making science fun for the kids!
June 9, 2013
Oak View E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics A, April 2015
S. is really enjoying your class. I love to see his huge smile when he talks about what he’s learning. Money well spent!!!! … Also thanks for the informative emails.
May 1, 2015
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, October 2014
Thanks so much. My kids absolutely love this course!
October 23, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My son loved the class, learned a lot and really liked his teacher.
December 17, 2014
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