Bricks 4 Kidz

From math to architecture, engineering to physics, the world of LEGO® Bricks provides a solid foundation for teaching while using a child’s favorite toy. After school programs are offered as well as a Bricks 4 Kidz virtual classroom which uses a virtual desktop that allows users to build unique Bricks 4 Kidz models using virtual parts.

Code Ninjas

At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code in a fun, safe, and inspiring learning environment, with a game-based curriculum that they love. Parents love it too, because their kids make real progress and gain valuable skills while having a great time.

College for Kids at Metropolitan Community College

MCC’s College for Kids offers enrichment opportunities for kids and teens ages 5-16 in a fun and safe environment where they enjoy educational and hands-on learning activities. The classes are designed to engage your youth in new experiences, develop new interests, teach meaningful skills and excite students about learning. College for kids is available on all Metropolitan Community College Campuses as well as virtually!

Girls Who Code Club

The Girls Who Code Club is an exciting opportunity for girls in grades 6-12 who are interested in learning more about technology and computer science. Locations are available throughout the metro.

GLOBE Observer

A citizen science app allowing volunteers to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community. This is a way for kids to collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data – all from home!

LEARN Science and Math Club

LEARN Science & Math Club’s mission is to help kids explore and learn a variety of science, technology and math topics. Classes are offered throughout the year for ages 5-18.

Math Monkey

By showing students multiple ways to solve a problem their understanding of how numbers work will grow. These mental strategies will help build confidence, speed, problem solving and reasoning skills. Math Monkey places each student in classes based on where they ARE, rather than age or grade. This makes the program a great fit for students that may have lost confidence to those that are gifted and need to be challenged.

Mathnasium

Whether your child started out far behind or already ahead in math, Mathnasium will help them leap ahead because we know that any child can be successful in math—it’s a matter of teaching it in a way that makes sense to them.

Play-Well Teknologies

Play-Well uses LEGOS to teach kids engineering concepts to kids as young as 5. Courses are offered at locations around the metro. Use their course finder to find one in your area.

 

Sarah McGinnity
Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (Go Cats!), she moved to Minnesota where she met her husband, Shea. Realizing how much she hated snow in May, she convinced him to move to Kansas City in 2010. Together they have lived in Midtown, Waldo, the Plaza, and now Overland Park. Sarah is mom to 10-year-old, Henry, 7-year-old Clark and 5-year-old Lucy. She has her master’s in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community. In between the crazy, she likes to drink coffee, run, hike, travel as much as possible, and experience all things Kansas City!