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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2015
C. is quite enjoying the Let’s Roll Engineers class and looks forward to it every week.
May 1, 2015
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
Bradley Hills E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Young Engineers, March 2012
[My son] had a great time …It was the perfect activity for a kid who loves to learn using hands-on activities. Out of all of the after school activities my kids have participated in over the past 5 years, this was definitely the best!June 9, 2013
Forcey Christian School Parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Young Engineers, November 2013
Teachers were enthusiastic, caring and attentive to the needs of each child.
November 9, 2013
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, September 2014
Thank you for the email about today’s class. J. and K. thought class was really fun!
October 23, 2014
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2013
D. LOVES your class!! He spoke about it all night, so thanks so much for making it so fun and interesting!
October 9, 2013
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Let’s Roll Engineers, March 2015
This is great – thanks! Our son R. really loves the class.
May 1, 2015
Parent, Stonegate E.S., Silver Spring, Md. Class: Intro to Robotics, March 2016
I just wanted to say how much my boys have both enjoyed this Robotics class, they look forward to it every Thursday, keep up the good work!
March 19, 2016
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
Garrett Park E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, September 2014
A. had a wonderful time – and can’t wait for the next class!!! Thank you!
October 23, 2014
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
Ardmore E.S., Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Your class looks intriguing and as a result you’re doing a fine job teaching young minds. Thank you for all you do and especially with my daughter.
October 23, 2014
Gorman Crossing E.S. parent, North Laurel, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, May 2014
My daughter R. loves this class. Thanks for the updates!
June 11, 2014
John Hanson French Immersion School parent, Oxon Hill, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, December 2014
Thank you so much for the pictures and for sharing what you were doing in class!!
December 17, 2014
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
Bond Mill E.S. parent, Laurel, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, April 2014
Thank you, My son was very excited about what he learned. Keep up the good work.
June 11, 2014
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, Mary 2014
“R. has enjoyed this activity a lot. … We will try to sign her up for the Lego classes! I’ve also just signed her up for [The Great Adventure Lab’s] girls-only science camp. … We are hooked! :)”
March 17, 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
Bannockburn E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming
Thanks for making SCRATCH fun.
June 9, 2013
Carderock E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, April 2014
Thanks! … S. is really enjoying the class!
June 11, 2014
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
Oak View E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2015
Thanks for sharing the picture of E.! She really loves Lego robotics.
May 1, 2015
Chabad of Silver Spring activities coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, November 2013
The kids had a blast and so did I. Many children continued to ask after you had left when you were coming back!
November 9, 2013
Parent, Wood Acres E.S., Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2016
Thank you for this very interesting report on their class yesterday. R. really enjoyed it, and the whole family is admiring his car!
March 19, 2016
Parkland Middle School Principal Rockville, Md. Classes: Mindstorms, Video Game Programming, 3-D Design, Oct. 2015
Thank you! You are doing great work with our students! -Khanny Yang, Principal, Parkland Middle School Editor’s note: The Great Adventure Lab offers afterschool programming at Parkland Middle School five days a week. We provide Engineering on Mondays, Robotics on Tuesday, Video Game Programming on Wednesdays, 3-D Design on Thursdays and Hands-on Science projects on Fridays.
November 3, 2015
Oyster Adams E.S. parent, Washington D.C. Class: Lego Engineers, December 2014
I am N.’s dad. He is loving your Lego club.
December 17, 2014
Ardmore E.S. student, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2015
I really had fun building the spinning top. It was so fun. I loved building it , but I loved playing with it too. Can’t wait until next class.😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
November 7, 2015
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
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
Ardmore E.S. parent, Springdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thanks for the pictures. M. really enjoys the class. Thank you also for the updates each week.
October 23, 2014
Mattaponi E.S., Upper Marlboro, Md., Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
Thank you for the updates … They are very informative and helpful. J. [My child] is having a wonderful time!
October 23, 2014
Ardmore E.S. parent, Silverdale, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, November 2014
My daughter was so impressed that she made me want to sign up my students, at my center, for Lego Robotics program.
December 17, 2014
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: Storybook Science, May 2014
Thank you for the updates! [My daughter] is really enjoying the class so far 🙂
June 11, 2014
Al-Huda parent, College Park, Md. Class: Early Engineers, May 2013
You did a marvelous job! Thanks for a wonderful experience. F. enjoyed the sessions so much that he will be signing up for [your] camp over the summer
June 10, 2013
Dayton Oaks E.S. parent, Dayton Oaks, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, March 2014
“My son is J. … is having a blast!!! Thanks for the pictures and updates!! I greatly appreciate it since I work full time and never get to participate to often with the kids’ school activities.”
March 17, 2014
Gorman Crossing Afterschool Activities Coordinator, North Laurel, Md.
My daughter is in the class this session. I wanted to let you know that sending out the photos each week from class is a very effective way to get parents to feel good about this class. I am over the After School Activities for Gorman Crossing PTA. I will be recommending this to all Continue Reading
June 11, 2014
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, February 2015
[My son] has so enjoyed this class! I hope it is offered again. I’ll be happy to do some promo with his friends.May 1, 2015
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
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
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, May 2014
W. has been playing around with the program at home and so far he loves the class.
June 11, 2014
Woodlin E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2011
My son … told me this is his favorite after school club EVER! You totally rock and I hope that you’ve sparked some interest in engineering among the kids.
October 9, 2011
Wood Acres E.S. parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Storybook Science, September 2013
Thank you for the weekly reports and pictures. We have enjoyed them immensely and have shared them with M.’s grandparents. M. is having a lot of fun in this class.
October 9, 2013
Burning Tree ES parent, Bethesda, Md. Class: Lego Engineers, January 2014
“[My daughter] has been talking about your first class enthusiastically and showed me how to make a paper airplane that flips! … Thank you for including the photos of the kids from class!”
March 2, 2014
John Hanson Montessori School parent, Oxon Hill, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, February 2014
He loves it! I will have to get there early one day to check it out. I will also look at the summer camp information. Haste pronto, yo espero!
March 2, 2014
Rosemary Hills E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2011
Thanks for sending the update, photos and video. My son … loved the class and with the photos and video it’s great to see what he was talking about when he said that they made birds.
October 9, 2011
Ritchie Park E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Storybook Science, March 2015
J. enjoyed your class very much! We will try the canister pop this weekend. We still use the volcano. Many thanks !
May 1, 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
Oakland Terrace E.S. parent, Kensington, Md. Class: Robo Challenge, October 2011
Thanks so much for doing such a great job teaching the class. C. really enjoyed it, learned, and is already looking forward to the next one. We appreciate your patience and skill.
October 9, 2011
McDonogh School parent, Owings Mills, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, April 2014
Thanks for the updates and photos…I know G. loves the class!
June 11, 2014
Sligo Creek E.S. parent, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Crime Science, Spring 2011
I really, really hope your program returns next school year. M. LOVED it. I also enjoyed reading about the adventures.
May 9, 2011
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
Farmland E.S. parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Video Game Programming, March 2014
A. has absolutely loved this class. We spent over an hour this weekend going through his project> he wanted to show me some changes he wanted to make — and did them with no problems at all! He definitely is understanding the logic behind Scratch.
March 11, 2014
Montgomery Housing Partnership activity coordinator, Silver Spring, Md. Class: Robo Challenge Machines, April 2015
Thank you much. The kids really enjoyed you all.
May 1, 2015
Thunder Hill E.S. parent, Columbia, Md. Class: Storybook Science, October 2013
This was awesome. J. had such a good time and couldn’t stop telling us about his volcano! Thanks for the work you do!!!
October 9, 2013
Camp GrAd Lab parent, Silver Spring, Md. 2014
My child repeatedly has told me…”Mom, I am so glad that you signed me up for this camp. Thank you.” Also, he has said repeatedly…”I cannot wait to go to camp tomorrow. I wonder what we will do.”
July 9, 2014
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
St. Patrick’s School parent, Rockville, Md. Class: Lego Robotics, October 2014
So fun! J. loved building the catapult. Thank you.
October 23, 2014
Parent, Rock View E.S. Class: Space Engineers, March 2016
Thank you for sending the wonderful updates-H. absolutely loves the class. I am sorry it will be over so soon!
March 19, 2016
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