Created on: May 09, 2022 01:26:04 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                     Created by: Jennifer Bellamine

After School: K-2nd Grades After School Age 5 - 8 Monthly

Main Campus Aug 29, 2022 - Nov 29, 2022     02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Class schedule

5937 Weddington Road , Wesley Chapel, NC   28104

The IDEA Lab Kids Afterschool Enrichment Program is a great supplement to your current School curriculum. Students will engage in a different discipline each day as they cycle through classes in Science, Engineering, Culinary, Robotics, Art, Entrepreneurship, Technology and more!  (see specific schedule below)

All of our classes are hands-on, project based lessons that promote critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, and problem solving skills. We focus on developing well-rounded learners that will be tomorrow's leaders. Our afterschool with transportation program includes early dismissal days (11/16, 12/7, 3/17 and 4/19) and 10% off our Teacher Work Day Camps.

We could provide transportation from the following schools:

  • Wesley Chapel Elementary
  • Weddington Elementary
  • Rocky River Elementary
  • Antioch Elementary
  • Shiloh Valley Elementary & Primary
  • Arborbrook Christian Academy
  • New Town Elementary
  • Thales Academy

Once you complete the registration, we will reach out to confirm the school and selected days each week. 

If you would like us to come on site to your child's school and create customized STEAM enrichment classes (specific day, time, subjects), please contact us for a customized package. 704-256-1142. 

Daily Schedule:

  • 2:30PM - 3:00PM: Brain Break / Snack 
  • 3:00PM - 4:00PM: Homework Lab
  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM: STEAM
  • 5:00PM - 6:00PM: Gym Time / Open Lab / Code Champions

Enrichment Classes / Day:

The Wide World of Science - MONDAY

Come explore the world of Science! Each week, students will dive into a different field of science like physical, chemical, biological and earth by being introduced to a concept and applying that knowledge into an experiment or activity. From learning about acids and bases through a chemical reaction to identifying our DNA structure, students will enjoy all the wide world of sciences this semester!

Prehistoric Art - TUESDAY

IDEA Lab students will be introduced to prehistoric art. Prehistoric art is the type of art that is often associated with prehistoric humans. Prehistoric human art survives to this day. the most notable example of this is in the cave paintings found in southern France. Students will gain an increased understanding of what life was like for our early ancestors and how art was used in prehistoric societies.

Kitchen FUNdamentals WEDNESDAY

IDEA Labs youngest chefs tackle the very basis of cooking. Students will learn how fun it is to prepare and serve different recipes. They will tackle kitchen safety and a host of simple but fulfilling recipes.

Simple Machine Rules - THURSDAY

Students will explore various scientific principles through the creation of different types of mechanisms. They will encounter various forces and how force can be used and manipulated to achieve certain goals. Students will also learn how an object is able to move according to its potential or kinetic energy.

Lights, Camera, Action! - FRIDAY

Students will learn how to make different kinds of stop-motion movies. Taking what they have learned, they will work collaboratively to create a story/plan for one larger scale stop-motion movie, including introducing a fictional character into their film.

CODE CHAMPIONS - Retails for $199.99

Become a coding champ with our new coding and programming classes--Code Champions! In our coding and programming lessons you’ll earn multiple gems as you complete different tasks in each course. Gems can be used to level up and grow with the program.Turn gems into patches to place on your own Code Champion T-Shirt (received with your first patch).

Code Champions is a fun program providing kids ages 5-14 an opportunity to code year-round at their own pace! Instructor-led classes begin at 4pm or 5pm on Wednesdays, but you can drop in for self-paced work anytime from 4pm to 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Instructors are available to answer questions as needed.

Consider a monthly MembershipLots of perks, savings and the afterschool program is included.

Monday - Friday

$569.99 /month

Annual Registration Fee : $100.00

4 Days per week

$519.99 /month

Annual Registration Fee : $100.00

3 Days per week

$369.99 /month

Annual Registration Fee : $100.00

    Category - Apparel

  • Lab Coat - Small ($19.99)
  • Lab Coat - Medium ($19.99)
  • Gift Card ($25.00)
  • Apron - Black ($14.99)
  • T-Shirt ($12.99)
  • Lab Coat - Large ($19.99)
  • Apron Set - White & Chef Hat ($19.99)
  • Safety Glasses ($3.00)