WEDNESDAY Classes
Synapse Robotics Club — Build It. Code It. Explore!
Dates: 09/16/2026 - 01/13/2027
Day & Time: WEDNESDAY, 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Grades: 6th to 8th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Oct 28, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec16, Dec 23, Dec 30
Early Bird End Date: 09/11/2026
Early Bird Price: $675.00
Regular Price: $695.00
Wednesday - Sept 16, 23, 30 | Oct 7, 14, 21 | Nov 4, 18 | Dec 2, 9 | Jan 6, 13
12 sessions x 60 minutes
No Class - Oct 28, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec16, Dec 23, Dec 30
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Synapse Robotics Club — Build It. Code It. Explore!
What if you could build a robot that sees, grabs, sorts and moves objects on its own? Or design a super car that detects obstacles and navigates around them like a Mars rover? In Synapse Robotics Club, students turn these ideas into working robots.
Students in Grades 6–8 explore robotics through hands-on projects using VEX IQ / LEGO SPIKE Prime, advanced builds on Arduino / Raspberry Pi / NVIDIA Jetson and coding in Python / C++. They build and program autonomous cars that find their own way around, robotic arms and claw machines.
- Build with VEX IQ / LEGO SPIKE Prime
- Learn coding — block coding, Python and an introduction to industry-standard C++
- Build autonomous vehicles that detect obstacles
- Design and program robotic arms and claw machines that grab, lift and sort
- Advanced builds on Arduino / Raspberry Pi / NVIDIA Jetson — the same boards used in real robotics and AI
- Solve real-world robotics challenges
- Test, troubleshoot and improve their designs
- Completely optional pathway into the VEX IQ Robotics Competition and FIRST LEGO League — including this season’s official competition robot
No prior robotics or coding experience required!
Every student finishes with a certificate of completion and a portfolio of robots they designed, built and programmed themselves. For students who want to pursue robotics further, this is the platform into high school robotics teams, school robotics labs and competition squads — the build, code and troubleshoot skills those programs look for are exactly what students practice here.
Students also take part in a family showcase at the end of the program.
THURSDAY Classes
Chess Club — Think. Strategize. Compete!
Dates: 09/17/2026 - 12/10/2026
Day & Time: THURSDAY, 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Grades: 6th to 8th
Classroom: AWAITING ROOM NUMBER
Excluded Date: Oct 29 & Nov 26
Early Bird End Date: 09/11/2026
Early Bird Price: $280.00
Regular Price: $300.00
Thursday - Sep 17, 24 | Oct 1,8,22 | Nov 5, 12, 19 | Dec 3, 10
10 sessions x 60 minutes
Excluded Dates - Oct 29 & Nov 26
Learn to play chess, sharpen your strategy, and challenge yourself! Pacific Chess Academy’s Chess Club is open to students of all skill levels — from complete beginners to experienced players.
Students will develop valuable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning, focus, and perseverance while having fun and making new friends.
Each lesson combines:
♟️ Interactive chess instruction and guided practice
🧠 Strategy, tactics, and problem-solving
🎯 Analysis of games and positions
🏆 Tournament-style games against other students
👥 Opportunities to learn, compete, and make new friends
🏠 Individual guidance and practice activities to continue learning at home
Lessons are fun, engaging, and easy to follow, with instruction tailored to each student's skill level.
All skill levels welcome — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced!
All necessary chess equipment is provided, including chess boards, pieces, clocks, and demonstration tools.
No prior chess experience is required.
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