It runs like a school day 9-3:30 and the first morning, Harrison was quick to tell me "this feel a LOT like school." So I was really hoping he'd like it! They do all kids of fun things and rotate each day through different classes. They made a pinball machine, and a car that really goes. They also got to make something from "upcycled" materials that parents send in. We also had to send an old/broken piece of technology like a CD player or computer or something like that. They take this apart and use the pieces to make something else, but they also just get to explore how it works and have fun taking it apart and learning. Harrison came home that first day talking about circuit breakers and capacitors like a pro!
Madeleine had an ok time. She was in a group with her friend Lindsey and they had fun. But, Harrison was the one that loved every minute. He popped up every morning that week ready and excited to get there. Funny, but that was completely different from what I was expecting -- I thought Madeleine would love it and Harrison would tolerate it. But, I was wrong.
Harrison is already asking to go next year. I guess if you give a little boy a screwdriver and something to take apart, a little guidance and a lot of freedom, he's going to be a happy kid. :)
We got to show up the last day early and see all thing things they had made and experience that week. They engage all the senses and they learn a lot about science and technology. This is Harrison with his sweet Counselor for the week.
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