Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
My child’s favorite part of camp: … the fact that there was always something interesting happening but with no pressure (like in school) and the counselors’ fun-loving and attentive attitudes.
July 9, 2014
Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, April 2013
A. absolutely loves the class. And the things he brings home –he will go in detail explaining what he did. I can’t even get him to do that for his regular school work –lol.
June 20, 2013
Viers Mill E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Science, November 2014
[My sons] LOVE the class! Wish all of their classes were as fun and instructional as yours.December 17, 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
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2011
The programming club was exceptional. The kids were very engaged, very creative and absolutely enjoyed learning to use SCRATCH. … The teacher … eagerly taught the lessons and worked with each student that needed her help.
November 9, 2011
Luxmanor ES parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you! A. is really enjoying the experience!”
March 2, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, February 2015
Thanks!” Sounds like the kids had such a fun time.
May 1, 2015
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
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
It was a great week, my kid LOVED it. So much so we went back this week. … his counselors have been great…
July 9, 2014
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
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
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2014
Thanks for doing such a wonderful job, D. really loved Robo Challenge!! He will definitely be taking it again next time it’s offered!
June 11, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for teaching kids the basics of programming and electronics in such a fun way.
October 23, 2014
Oakland Terrace E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, November 2014
M. is having a great time in class! Thanks!
December 17, 2014
Wyngate ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
“Thank you so much! M. was very proud of what they built and wanted to make sure we saw the pictures!! He really seems to enjoy the class! Thanks again-“
March 2, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, November 2013
She loved it. There were a lot of other girls in her class, which was great. I don’t think she knows engineering is more popular for boys. 🙂
November 9, 2013
Host of private class, D.C. Class: Mindstorms, October 2013
Thanks for working with this group–N. is loving the program.
November 9, 2013
Peabody Primary parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, March 2015
Thank you for sending [notes home after class]! By the way, I. LOVED the class!
May 1, 2015
East Silver Spring ES parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, February 2014
“I just wanted to say that I loved your note. E. was very excited about the launching of the Lego pieces and we now have a couple test catapults at home.”
March 2, 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
Forcey Christian parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Storybook Lego, November 2015
Thank you for your time and email updates. [My daughter] L. really enjoyed the Lego’s class with you! We plan on signing her up for next class …
November 7, 2015
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, October 2015
Thanks so much! My daughter R. really enjoyed the class!
November 3, 2015
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
[My daughter] … had a great time and is very proud of her slime! 🙂October 23, 2014
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers
This was an outstanding experience for [my daughter]. She was extremely enthusiastic about it, enjoyed it tremendously, loved her instructors, and learned a great deal. It has helped reinforce her ambitions to pursue STEM activities. After seeing how excited she was about this club, and after she asked me to come and see it in action, Continue Reading
June 9, 2012
St. Patrick’s Catholic School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, November 2014
Thank you for leading the class. J. really enjoyed going each week. Thanks also for checking about his ride home yesterday.
December 17, 2014
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2015
The first thing A. did at pick-up today was to open his backpack so he could show me what he made in class–it was the highlight of our evening at home, too! I look forward to seeing more projects and talking to him about the class in the coming weeks.
November 3, 2015
Dayton Oaks E.S. parent, Dayton, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
Wow, those [photos] look great! … Thank you so much for teaching B. He really enjoyed this class!
June 11, 2014
Parent of Camp GrAd Lab camper, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
I think your camp is wonderful, and he will definitely return next year!
July 9, 2014
Girls Get Science camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
Girls say the pacing was good, instructors were knowledgeable and helpful … You did a great job with everything. I am amazed at the amount of resources you had to manage and according to my girls, you did it very well. Thanks.
July 9, 2014
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2015
J. is loving this class! Thank you!
May 1, 2015
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, February 2013
Thank you for your updates — it is so impressive what you’re doing and J. is loving it.
June 10, 2013
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, South Kensington, Md. Class: Mindstorms, November 2013
Our son loved the class… Thank you! He would be very interested in Mindstorms 2 if it is offered at KP!
November 9, 2013
Peabody E.S. parent, Washington, D.C. Class: Early Engineers, October 2014
My son S. is enjoying the Early Engineers class.
October 23, 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
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
So fun! J. loved building the catapult. Thank you.
October 23, 2014
Westbrook E.S. parent, Class: Storybook Science, January 2015
[My son] takes Storybook Science at the after-school program at Westbrook and absolutely loves it.May 1, 2015
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2012
We really appreciate you sending the photos/videos. Great to see what A. and the others are doing!
October 9, 2012
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2014
E. told me when he got home that he had so much fun building a straw house. So glad to know he had a blast!
March 17, 2014
Westover E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, May 2013
He loves the class, and it gives him motivation to go to school on Mondays. He’s really interested in Robotics and loves learning about science. He can’t wait to do another class.
June 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
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming
Thanks for making SCRATCH fun.
June 9, 2013
Georgian Forest E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
I think it was a great class for [my daughter]. She had fun and learned a lot! What a great introduction to science and engineering!
December 9, 2010
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2014
E. was really excited to show me the clay models of fossils he made today. Storybook Science is one of his favorite after school clubs.
October 23, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
Thank you for such a thorough email. My daughter had a fantastic time and told me she can’t wait until next week!!! Thank you.
October 23, 2014
Kensington Parkwood parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Electronics, March 2013
Thanks a lot for all your hard work with the kids- A. loved it and is still having fun with the [burglar] alarm!
June 10, 2013
Forest Knolls E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
My son R. loves going to the club and I love how much he is learning each week! Thanks so much!
June 11, 2014
Parent, Murch E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Young Engineers, February 2016
I just want to thank you for doing such a great job with the young engineers class. C. has come home VERY excited about her activities at young engineers. She says you are a really great teacher, and from her project descriptions, I can tell this is true. She is learning and understanding a great deal Continue Reading
March 19, 2016
Westbrook E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, December 2014
[My daughter] E. really enjoyed Storybook Science this past semester. She’s interested in doing it again.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
Kensington Parkwood E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
My son J. had a blast – thank you!
October 23, 2014
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
He loved what he made. He is still using the marshmallow[launcher] and the marker robot … he loves to adjust them and show them off.
July 9, 2014
Girls Get Science summer camp parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
The girls say that it was probably better that it was just with other girls since boys can be bossy with the toys, doing the projects themselves rather than letting girls have a turn to truly tinker.
July 9, 2014
Rock Creek Forest E.S. parent, Chevy Chase, Md. Class: Lego Robotics
Thank you … for the great work! This sounds like a fabulous class and L. was glowing with excitement when he came home … They are programming! Amazing!
June 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Class: 3-D design, November 2014
[My son] G. is really excited with all the possibilities with the 3d design! … Thanks for all the updates!December 17, 2014
Stone Mill E.S. parent, North Potomac, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks for the updates. My son K. enjoys this class very much!
October 23, 2014
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
Mater Dei parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
My son J. had a GREAT time. Thank you! Very excited for this opportunity for him!
November 3, 2015
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
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
Oyster Adams E.S., Washington, D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, June 2014
Thanks for a great year of Lego Engineering. … [My son] will be back with you all in the Fall.
June 18, 2014
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