Winchester Community Music School

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts &amp; crafts, food trucks, and more! Student performers of all ages and abilities will perform a music marathon on four stages, indoors and outdoors, ranging from classical to rock. It’s a popular event that many community members attend—and look forward to—every year. There will also be a sensory-friendly room available this year! Held rain or shine at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA. For more info, call 781-721-2950 or visit <a href="https://www.winchestermusic.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.winchestermusic.org</a>. We encourage attendees to ride our free event shuttle (with live music!) which runs on a continuous loop from the Jenks Center parking lot at 109 Skillings Road and from the Winchester Recreation parking lot at 263 Main Street. Handicap parking is available on site, and limited on-street parking is available in the area.

Local Event: Music MAYnia Festival 

Middlesex County

Winchester

Massachusetts

Music MAYnia Festival 

Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts,...

Come play bingo with us &amp; bring a friend for more fun! Sunday May 3rd at the Moose Lodge 4 Federal Street Woburn MA doors open at 12:30

Local Event: Come play bingo

Woburn

Come play bingo

Come play bingo with us & bring a friend for more fun! Sunday May 3rd at the  Moose Lodge 4 Federal Street Woburn MA doors open...

 South Church, 41 Central Street, Andover MA

Please join&nbsp;the Andover Choral Society directed by Matthew Buono&nbsp;and the New England Classical Singers&nbsp;directed by David Hodgkins for a musical celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary.“Songs of Freedom”&nbsp;offers an exploration of choral music created at pivotal times in American history from the 1700s to the 21st&nbsp;century. Themes of peace, of conflict, of gallantry, of pioneering, and of enduring hope resonate throughout this program – all presented by two of the Merrimack Valley’s most beloved choral groups.This special performance features a guest appearance by The Danvers Alarm List Company, an 18th-century living history reenactment group, creating a unique patriotic experience.&nbsp;Concert tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and $10 for students. To purchase tickets&nbsp;or to learn more, please visit andoverchoralsociety.org or newenglandclassical.org.The South Church of Andover is located at 41 Central Street, Andover, MA, and is handicapped accessible. Off-street parking is available.About Andover Choral SocietyAndover Choral Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting exceptional performances, connecting with the larger community, and fostering an appreciation of choral music. The chorus typically performs two concerts per year, singing a repertoire that ranges from Baroque-era masterpieces to contemporary choral works. Since 1929, membership has been open to anyone with a passion for great choral music and a desire to share it with others. For more information, please visit andoverchoralsociety.org.About New England Classical SingersUnder the masterful direction of Artistic Director David Hodgkins, New England Classical Singers is an auditioned choral chamber ensemble of 25 voices that performs significant choral works from a variety of centuries and styles. Founded in 1968 as the North Reading Choral Society, NECS is now based in Andover MA, drawing its members from communities of the Merrimack Valley and beyond. For more information, please visit newenglandclassical.org.

Local Event: Songs of Freedom 

Songs of Freedom 

Please join the Andover Choral Society directed by Matthew Buono and the New England Classical Singers directed by David...

Join us in City Council Chamber for the open Q&amp;A forum with Mayor Concannon. Bring your questions, ideas, or just stop by to hear what's important to your neighbors.

Local Event: Town Hall Forum

Town Hall Forum

Join us in City Council Chamber for the open Q&A forum with Mayor Concannon. Bring your questions, ideas, or just stop by to...

Ethan Allen

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our Dogs &amp; Decor event! 🐾✨
Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we once again partner with Great Dog Rescue to help some adorable pups find their fur-ever homes. We’re also excited to welcome Pawsitive Pup Training, sharing tips and tricks to keep your four-legged friends happy, healthy, and well-behaved.
Not looking to adopt? No problem—bring your own pup and let them steal the spotlight! Walk the red carpet and strike a pose with our very own Pupparazzi 📸🐶 for a photo-worthy moment you won’t want to miss.

It’s the perfect mix of style, smiles, and slobbery kisses—because everything is better with a little dog hair and a lot of love. 🐕💕

Local Event: Dogs & Decor II

Burlington

Dogs & Decor II

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at our Dogs & Decor event! 🐾✨
Join us for an afternoon of family fun as we once again...

St. Margaret's Church

Join us at St. Margaret's Church for our annual Electronics Recycling Event!
📅 Saturday, May 9th, 9AM-2PM
📍 St. Margaret's Church- Parking Lot
111 Winn St, Burlington, MA
We're accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles!
♻️ Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee (see pricing details below).
Come help us reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills—rain or shine!
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What You Can Bring/ Cost to You:
• $5 each: each for Computer Towers,Laptops, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Stereos, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Video Game Consoles, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.
• $10 each for Small Household Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Sewing Machines, Car Seats.
• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Artificial Christmas Trees, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty).
• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Dorm Sized Refrigerators,
• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” White Goods, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Large Yard Equipment,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks
• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.
• $40 each for Projection TVs.
• FREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles (reusable please!), Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, VHS/DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.
When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you. 
Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For additional questions, Business Cleanouts or to work with us to host an event with your organization, Email: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

Local Event: Burlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Burlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Join us at St. Margaret's Church for our annual Electronics Recycling Event!
📅 Saturday, May 9th, 9AM-2PM
📍 St. Margaret's...

<h3>2026 EN KA FAIR </h3>

<h3>Hours Friday, May 15: Fairgrounds open: 4 pm to 10 pm</h3>
<h3>Saturday, May 16: PARADE 9:15 am</h3>
<h3>Fairgrounds open: 10 am to 9 pm</h3>

<h5>The Fair is located in the Town Hall parking lot – 109 Skillings Rd, Winchester, MA, 01890 </h5>Tickets! Entry to the Fair is free, and tickets can be used for rides, food and more at the Fair. (Cash/credit can also be used for food, book tent, jewelry, baked goods, etc). Online ticket sales - buy here:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/EnKaFair" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/EnKaFair</a> Pick-up at the En Ka Exchange, 1037 Main St., Winchester, MA. Tuesday, April 28: 5-7:30 pm Tuesday, May 5:&nbsp; 4-8 pm Wednesday, May 13:&nbsp; 12-2 pm and 4-8 pm In-person ticket sales – Available at a booth on the Fairgrounds in the Winchester Town Hall parking lot. Cash or credit card. Thursday, May 14:&nbsp;12-6 pm&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, May 15:&nbsp;8:30 am-3:30 pm And at multiple booths at the Fair during fair hours on Friday and Saturday.

Local Event: En Ka Fair

En Ka Fair

2026 EN KA FAIR 

Hours Friday, May 15: Fairgrounds open: 4 pm to 10 pm
Saturday, May 16: PARADE 9:15 am
Fairgrounds open: 10...

Pilgrim Congregational Church UCC

Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "Around the World in Song". Musical selections include "Barso Re" from India by A.R. Rahman, "Doluri (Drum Dance)" from the Republic of George, "MI-YO-TA" from Japan, "Llwyn Onn" a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens, "Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce, and "Shenandoah" by J. Erb from America.&nbsp; 
Concerts are Friday evening, May 15th, at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday afternoon&nbsp; May 17th, at 3:00 p.m. at&nbsp;Pilgrim Church, 55 Coolidge Ave, Lexington MA 02420.&nbsp; Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 781-365-0576 or email info@LexPops.org.&nbsp; 
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency ---

Local Event: Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus

Lexington

Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops...

Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world, Lexington Pops Chorus...

Around the World in Song with Lexington Pops Chorus

This year's beach kite festival will be hosting a Kids Market. &nbsp;It is a farmers market run entirely by kids. &nbsp;Kids get to create products and a business and then learn real life entrepreneur skills as they create, market, communicate, and manage their business while keeping all the profits. &nbsp;If your child is interested in participating, please check out our website for more details.

Local Event: Kids Market and Kite Festival

Kids Market and Kite Festival

This year's beach kite festival will be hosting a Kids Market.  It is a farmers market run entirely by kids.  Kids get to...

Join us for a fun and meaningful run/walk.
This event is more than a race—it’s a movement for awareness, support, and community.
<ul><li>2.5 mile fun run/walk for all fitness levels</li><li>Booths from local mental health &amp; substance use support organizations</li><li>Music, food trucks, face painting, giveaways, and more!</li></ul>
<a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Woburn/TheLiveFreeFunRun" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register for the Live Free event at this link.</a>
Registration is $5.00 for timed runners. Registration is free for untimed runners/walkers and festival attendees!Race check in begins at 9:30 am

Local Event: Live Free Fun Run and Mental Health Festival

Live Free Fun Run and Mental Health Festival

Join us for a fun and meaningful run/walk.
This event is more than a race—it’s a movement for awareness, support, and...

Woburn Common

A proclamation reading by Mayor Concannon. Students from WMHS and elected officials will be speaking, as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Woburn Wear Orange Proclamation for all Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence

Woburn Wear Orange Proclamation for all Victims...

A proclamation reading by Mayor Concannon. Students from  WMHS and elected officials will be speaking, as well.   

Woburn Wear Orange Proclamation for all Victims and Survivors of Gun Violence

Guild Hall - Educational STEM Hub

A creative game design camp for ages 9–12, where campers learn to build their own fully playable Roblox worlds using Roblox Studio, beginner-friendly scripting, and real game design principles.
Ages 9–12
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is Roblox World Builders Camp?</h2>
What’s better than playing Roblox? Designing and building your own game inside it. Roblox World Builders Camp teaches young creators how to use Roblox Studio to build custom 3D environments, add interactive elements, and bring their ideas to life.
Over one imaginative week, campers transform their concepts into playable Roblox experiences — designing worlds, learning beginner Lua scripting, and testing games with friends in a safe, guided environment.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>World &amp; Environment Design</h3>
Campers learn how to construct engaging 3D spaces inside Roblox Studio:
<ul><li>Create landscapes, obstacle courses, arenas, and adventure maps</li><li>Use terrain tools, parts, and models to build interactive environments</li><li>Add platforms, jump challenges, and secret areas to explore</li></ul>
<h3>Beginner Lua Scripting &amp; Game Logic</h3>
Students are introduced to coding through Roblox’s scripting language, Lua:
<ul><li>Trigger events when players touch or click objects</li><li>Make parts move, disappear, rotate, or light up</li><li>Add basic mechanics like checkpoints, jump pads, or simple power-ups</li></ul>
<h3>Game Design &amp; Playtesting</h3>
Campers think like real game designers as they:
<ul><li>Plan how players will move through their worlds</li><li>Balance challenge and fun so games are exciting but fair</li><li>Playtest each other’s games, giving and receiving feedback</li></ul>
<h3>Take-Home Projects</h3>
By the end of the week, every camper has a playable Roblox experience they can continue refining at home — along with the skills to keep creating new games.

Why Families Love This Camp
Guided by experienced instructors who understand both kids and game design.
Safe, private project environment — campers build and test in controlled settings, not public servers.
Highly engaging for creative and technical kids who love games, stories, or building worlds.
Fantastic entry point into coding, 3D design, and interactive media.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June 
22nd - 26th 
July 
6th - 10th 
20th - 24th 
27th - 31st 
Aug
17th - 21st

Local Event: Roblox World Builders Summer Camp (Ages 9-12) 

Roblox World Builders Summer Camp (Ages 9-12) 

A creative game design camp for ages 9–12, where campers learn to build their own fully playable Roblox worlds using Roblox...

A playful first step into robotics for young makers, where each child builds their own robot sidekick and sends it on imaginative daily quests — perfect for curious minds ages 6–8.
Ages 6–8
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is Mini Robot Adventurers Camp?</h2>
What’s better than playing with robots? Building your own robot sidekick and sending it on exciting quests! Mini Robot Adventurers Camp is a gentle, playful introduction to robotics for young learners ages 6–8.
Over one magical week, campers assemble beginner-friendly robots, explore how simple motors and sensors work, and guide their creations through fun daily challenges. With storytelling, creativity, and teamwork woven into each activity, this camp is designed to spark curiosity and build early STEM confidence.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Build Your First Robots</h3>
Campers use safe, easy-to-assemble parts to build small robots that can move, light up, and react.
<ul><li>Kid-friendly components: motors, wheels, LEDs, and simple sensors</li><li>Hands-on building with lots of support from caring instructors</li><li>Decorate and customize each robot to match its “adventurer” personality</li></ul>
<h3>Intro to Robotics Concepts</h3>
Children begin to understand how robots work through play:
<ul><li>Cause and effect — “What happens when I press this?”</li><li>Basic motion — how wheels, motors, and direction work together</li><li>Simple circuits — lights, power, and on/off control</li></ul>
<h3>Daily Robot Missions &amp; Adventure Challenges</h3>
Every day brings a new story-driven quest for their robots:
<ul><li>Navigating treasure mazes and obstacle paths</li><li>Crossing “lava” bridges and saving tiny characters</li><li>Friendly group races and cooperation challenges</li></ul>
<h3>Testing, Tinkering &amp; Discovery</h3>
Campers naturally learn the engineering mindset as they test, adjust, and try again — celebrating both successes and “happy mistakes.”

Why Families Love This Camp
Expert early-childhood STEM educators who know how to keep young learners safe, engaged, and excited.
Age-appropriate robotics tools built specifically for small hands and big imaginations.
Play-based learning that blends story, movement, and building — no screens required for core activities.
Perfect first step toward future robotics, engineering, and coding camps at Guild Hall.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June 
22nd - 26th 
July 
6th - 10th 
Aug
3rd - 7th
17th - 21st

Local Event: MINI MAKER Robot Adventures Summer Camp (Ages 6–8)

MINI MAKER Robot Adventures Summer Camp (Ages 6–8)

A playful first step into robotics for young makers, where each child builds their own robot sidekick and sends it on...

A build-heavy week for curious makers ages 9–12, where campers design, test, and refine real engineering projects — from bridges and launchers to rolling vehicles and inventive machines.
Ages 9–12
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is Junior Engineering Forge Camp?</h2>
What’s better than solving a problem? Engineering the solution yourself. Junior Engineering Forge Camp is where young builders explore mechanical design, prototyping, and hands-on challenges in a highly creative, supportive environment.
Across this thrilling week, campers tackle new design quests each day — bridges, launchers, vehicles, structures, and more — learning real engineering concepts while building things they’re proud to show off.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Mechanical Design Fundamentals</h3>
Campers learn how and why things stay standing, roll smoothly, or launch accurately:
<ul><li>Stability, center of gravity, force, and load distribution</li><li>How shapes and materials affect strength</li><li>Designing for durability versus speed or height</li></ul>
<h3>Prototyping &amp; Construction</h3>
Students bring ideas to life using accessible materials and tools:
<ul><li>Build and test towers, bridges, vehicles, launchers, and contraptions</li><li>Use age-appropriate tools with clear safety guidance</li><li>Learn to iterate: build → test → improve → test again</li></ul>
<h3>Real-World Problem Solving</h3>
Daily “Forge Quests” challenge campers to think like engineers:
<ul><li>Design a structure that holds the most weight</li><li>Create a vehicle that travels the farthest or straightest</li><li>Engineer a device that can launch or transport objects precisely</li></ul>
<h3>Collaboration &amp; Design Thinking</h3>
Campers work both individually and in teams, sharing ideas and learning to give and receive constructive feedback — just like real engineering teams.

Why Families Love This Camp
Experienced engineering educators who know how to make complex concepts approachable and fun.
Project-based curriculum where campers are constantly building, testing, and improving — not just listening.
Confidence-building environment that celebrates effort, curiosity, and persistence.
Ideal preparation for future robotics, engineering, and STEM competitions.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June 
22nd - 26th 
July 
6th - 10th 
13th - 17th 
Aug
3rd - 7th 
10th - 14th

Local Event: Jr Engineering Forge Summer Camp (Age 9-12)

Jr Engineering Forge Summer Camp (Age 9-12)

A build-heavy week for curious makers ages 9–12, where campers design, test, and refine real engineering projects — from...

A week-long, immersive coding experience where teens learn to think and build like real software engineers — with hands-on projects, challenges, and a supportive guild-style community.
Ages 12–17
5-day program • 7 hours/day
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is the Elite Coding Guild?</h2>
What’s better than learning to code? Learning to code like a real software engineer. In this immersive program, motivated teens dive deep into modern programming and build real projects they can be proud of.
Over one transformative week, campers develop core programming skills using Python or JavaScript, build interactive applications, and complete real-world coding quests.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Foundations of Modern Software Development</h3>
Campers learn essential programming concepts:
<ul><li>Variables, functions, loops, and conditionals</li><li>Error reading and debugging</li><li>Real project structure and best practices</li></ul>
<h3>Hands-On Projects &amp; Applications</h3>
Students create meaningful digital tools, such as:
<ul><li>Interactive mini-games or story apps</li><li>Creative coding visuals and utilities</li><li>Logic-based puzzles and interaction systems</li></ul>
<h3>Algorithmic Thinking &amp; Problem Solving</h3>
<ul><li>Pattern recognition</li><li>Logical decomposition</li><li>Testing and refinement</li></ul>
<h3>Personalized Learning Pathways</h3>
Whether a beginner or advanced coder, each student receives guidance tailored to their pace, skills, and goals.

Why Families Choose This Camp
Expert instructors who are both educators and technologists.
Future-ready curriculum that prepares teens for advanced CS courses.
Collaborative, supportive environment for learning and sharing ideas.
Hands-on from day one — real coding, real debugging, real success.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June
22nd - 26th
July
13th - 17th
27th - 31st
Aug
3rd - 7th

Local Event: Elite Coding Guild Summer Camp (ages 12-17)

Elite Coding Guild Summer Camp (ages 12-17)

A week-long, immersive coding experience where teens learn to think and build like real software engineers — with hands-on...

A playful week of science, engineering, and imagination where young explorers ages 6–8 complete hands-on “STEM quests” filled with colorful experiments, simple machines, and creative challenges.
Ages 6–8
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is Mini STEM Quest Camp?</h2>
What’s better than exploring science? Exploring science through hands-on quests, magical experiments, and creative engineering challenges! Mini STEM Quest Camp is where young adventurers begin their journey into STEM through playful, story-driven learning.
Over the course of one exciting week, campers complete daily themed “STEM Quests” involving building, experimenting, tinkering, and teamwork. From colorful chemical reactions to simple machines and mini engineering challenges, each day is designed to spark curiosity and confidence.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Hands-On STEM Experiments</h3>
Campers become little scientists as they explore science that feels like magic:
<ul><li>Safe, colorful reactions that bubble, foam, and fizz</li><li>Simple physics activities that show force, motion, and energy</li><li>Mini “lab stations” where they observe, test, and discover</li></ul>
<h3>Creative Engineering Challenges</h3>
Young makers tackle beginner-friendly engineering builds:
<ul><li>Design ramps, towers, bridges, and mini catapults</li><li>Experiment with simple machines like levers and pulleys</li><li>Test and improve their creations just like real engineers</li></ul>
<h3>Story-Driven STEM Adventures</h3>
Every day starts with a new Quest from the “Guild Hall Quest Masters”:
<ul><li>Build a structure that can rescue tiny characters from “floodwaters”</li><li>Design a delivery system to move objects across a chasm</li><li>Create chain reactions and contraptions to solve playful problems</li></ul>
<h3>Testing, Tinkering &amp; Discovery</h3>
Campers are encouraged to try, test, and tinker — learning that mistakes are part of the process. They develop early scientific and engineering habits as they ask questions, make predictions, and see what happens.

Why Families Love This Camp
Expert early-childhood STEM instructors who know how to make big ideas simple, safe, and fun.
Fully hands-on curriculum with minimal sit-and-listen time — kids are building, mixing, and experimenting all day.
Confidence-building environment where curiosity is celebrated and every question matters.
Perfect on-ramp to future robotics, engineering, and coding camps at Guild Hall.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June 
29th - 3rd 
July 
13th - 17th 
27th - 31st 
Aug
10th - 14th

Local Event: MINI MAKER STEM Quest Summer Camp (Ages 6-8)

MINI MAKER STEM Quest Summer Camp (Ages 6-8)

A playful week of science, engineering, and imagination where young explorers ages 6–8 complete hands-on “STEM quests” filled...

An action-packed engineering week for ages 9–12, where campers design, build, and battle safe, kid-friendly combat robots inside the Guild Hall Arena.
Ages 9–12
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is Junior Combat Robotics Camp?</h2>
What’s better than building a robot? Building a robot designed for battle! Junior Combat Robotics gives young engineers a thrilling introduction to motors, mechanics, and robot design using safe materials perfect for ages 9–12.
Over five high-energy days, campers build their own lightweight combat robots, complete testing trials, refine their designs, and enter friendly matches in the Guild Hall Arena. The focus is creativity, strategy, engineering — and tons of fun.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Hands-On Robot Design &amp; Construction</h3>
<ul><li>Build a real combat robot using safe, age-appropriate materials</li><li>Design wedges, armor, lifters, and pushers for strategy-based battles</li><li>Learn durability, traction, torque, and balance fundamentals</li></ul>
<h3>Beginner-Friendly Electronics</h3>
Campers explore simple robotics electronics such as:
<ul><li>Motors and drivetrains</li><li>Battery systems and safe wiring</li><li>Remote control basics</li></ul>
<h3>Testing, Strategy &amp; Optimization</h3>
<ul><li>Arena obstacle courses for skill-building</li><li>Trials to improve speed, turning, and pushing power</li><li>Collaborative design adjustments and teamwork</li></ul>
<h3>Friendly Live Robot Battles</h3>
Safe, kid-friendly arena matches where strategy matters more than force.
<ul><li>Best Design</li><li>Best Driver</li><li>Most Creative Build</li><li>Arena Champion</li></ul>
Why Families Love This Camp
Experienced robotics instructors make engineering fun and accessible.
Safe materials &amp; structured arena rules designed specifically for younger builders.
High-engagement, hands-on learning with real engineering concepts.
Perfect path toward more advanced robotics camps in future years.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates
June
29th - 3rd
July
13th - 17th
20th - 24th
Aug
10th - 14th
17th - 21st

Local Event: Jr Combat Robotics Summer Camp (Ages 9-12)

Jr Combat Robotics Summer Camp (Ages 9-12)

An action-packed engineering week for ages 9–12, where campers design, build, and battle safe, kid-friendly combat robots...

A deep-dive build lab for ages 12–17, where teens design, prototype, and test advanced mechanical and electronic systems — just like real engineers in a professional workshop.
Ages 12–17
5-day program • 7 hours/day
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is the Advanced Engineering Lab?</h2>
What’s better than building cool machines? Designing, engineering, and testing them using real-world techniques and tools. Advanced Engineering Lab is an intensive, project-based camp where teens push their skills in mechanical design, electronics, and integrated systems.
Over five days, campers move through the full engineering cycle — concept, design, prototype, test, and refine. By the end of the week, each student completes a signature project that combines multiple mechanisms, components, and systems.
<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Mechanical Engineering &amp; Complex Systems</h3>
Campers explore how advanced mechanisms work and why they’re used:
<ul><li>Gear ratios, torque, levers, and linkages</li><li>Stability, load paths, and structural reinforcement</li><li>Rotational motion, friction, and traction</li></ul>
They design systems that lift, clamp, push, launch, or transport using precise mechanical principles.
<h3>Electronics, Sensors &amp; Integration</h3>
Students learn how to merge mechanical builds with electronics:
<ul><li>Motors, servos, switches, and LEDs</li><li>Basic sensor integration (e.g., distance, limit switches, or line detection depending on level)</li><li>Power and wiring fundamentals for safe, reliable systems</li></ul>
By combining mechanical and electronic components, campers create “smart” mechanisms that move, react, or respond.
<h3>Prototyping &amp; Fabrication Skills</h3>
Under close supervision, campers work with real tools and materials appropriate for their age and experience:
<ul><li>Hands-on fabrication with wood, plastics, and metal components (where appropriate)</li><li>Learning how to measure accurately, cut safely, and assemble robust structures</li><li>Using simple CAD or sketching techniques to plan builds before cutting</li></ul>
<h3>Engineering Challenges &amp; Capstone Project</h3>
Throughout the week, teens tackle targeted challenges, then ultimately create a capstone project:
<ul><li>Strength, accuracy, and reliability tests for mechanisms</li><li>Team problem-solving on real-world style engineering scenarios</li><li>A final device that may be a mechanical arm, launcher, lifting system, or custom machine</li></ul>
Parents are invited to see demonstrations during a showcase at the end of the week.

Why Families Love This Camp
Led by experienced engineers and makers who mentor students through real design processes.
Serious STEM skill-building with concepts students will see again in high school, college, and industry.
Highly hands-on and project-driven — no passive lectures, just active building and testing.
Ideal preparation for robotics teams, engineering competitions, and advanced STEM pathways.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm)
 
Camp Dates:
June
29th - 3rd
July
6th - 10th
27th - 31st
Aug
17th - 21st

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A next-generation game dev camp for ages 12–17, where teens design and build their own games using modern game engines and safe, guided AI tools for art, story, and code support.
Ages 12–17
5-day program • 7 hours/day&nbsp;
20% OFF Through Dec 12
<h2>What Is the AI-Powered Game Development Studio?</h2>
What’s better than creating your own video game? Creating one with the power of modern AI tools and professional game engines. In this studio-style camp, teens experience the full process of game creation — from concept and worldbuilding to mechanics, scripting, and polish.
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<h2>Camp Highlights</h2>
<h3>Game Design Foundations</h3>
Campers start by thinking like game creators:
<ul><li>Define the core idea, genre, and goals of their game</li><li>Design characters, enemies, abilities, and challenges</li><li>Plan levels, progression, and overall player experience</li></ul>
<h3>AI-Enhanced Creativity</h3>
Students learn how to use AI as a creative partner, not a replacement:
<ul><li>Generate concept art ideas for characters, environments, and items</li><li>Brainstorm quests, dialogue, lore, and story hooks</li><li>Get help with code snippets and logic while still learning the “why”</li></ul>
<h3>Hands-On Game Building</h3>
Using beginner-friendly game dev tools (chosen based on level), campers:
<ul><li>Build 2D or simple 3D levels, scenes, and gameplay areas</li><li>Implement movement, collisions, enemies, health, scoring, or puzzle systems</li><li>Test mechanics repeatedly and refine how the game feels to play</li></ul>
<h3>Playtesting, Feedback &amp; Polish</h3>
Throughout the week, campers play each other’s games and:
<ul><li>Identify bugs and confusing moments</li><li>Adjust difficulty, pacing, and clarity</li><li>Add finishing touches to visuals, UI, and effects</li></ul>
Every student leaves with a playable prototype, design notes, and the confidence to keep creating on their own.

5-day program • 7 hours/day (9am - 4pm) 


Camp Dates:
June
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July
20th - 24th
Aug
3rd - 7th
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