

Menlo Park
Open Mind School
1215 O'Brien Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Oct 4th to Oct 5th - 2pm to 5pm (1)
Introduce your kid (Grades 2-5) to Robotics with this program! Beginner-friendly, it delves into LEGO WeDo/SPIKE Essential Robotics kits, unraveling the basics of robotics through engaging projects. From building simple machines to coding their actions, your kid will embark on a hands-on journey, fostering an early love for STEAM.
Saturdays - 10 days x 1 hr per day
Sep 27th to Dec 13th - 11:15am to 12:15pm
No class on November 22, November 29
Tailored for kids in Grades 4-6, this program embarks on an exciting coding and physical computing journey, bridging software with the physical world. From creating interactive games to simple gadgets and mastering the basics of Micro:bit technology, this hands-on program sparks a passion for innovation in a supportive and engaging environment.
Thursdays - 10 days x 1 hr per day
Sep 25th to Dec 4th - 4pm to 5pm
No class on November 27
Introduce your little ones to the exciting world of coding—without a screen! In this hands-on course, kids will explore logical reasoning and problem-solving through unplugged activities. Using tools like Paper Coding and interactive robotic kits such as Thames & Kosmos and Kibo, they’ll learn to break problems into smaller steps and discover solutions creatively. Perfect for developing critical thinking, teamwork, and foundational STEM skills through fun, play-based learning!
Dec 22nd to Dec 23rd - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Enroll your kids (Grades 4-6) in this program where they learn to create their own games on Roblox, instead of just playing them! Kids learn game design fundamentals like level design and game mechanics to create projects including obstacle courses, simulators, and other adventures in the virtual world. Join for a creative game design journey!
Dec 22nd to Dec 23rd - 9am to 12pm
Enroll your little ones (Grades K-2) in this program that blends creativity with business skills! Kids explore the whimsical world of sticker making, charm and button designing. Beyond crafting, they delve into developing their entrepreneurship skills by setting up a pop-up shop and showcasing the trinkets to coursemates and family during pick-up!
Oct 25th to Oct 26th - 2pm to 5pm(4)
In this program (Grades 3-5), kids learn to collaboratively use the creative platform of Minecraft Education and Redstone to design epic structures, secret staircases, redstone contraptions, delivery systems, and learn the art of automation. Enroll now for a magical journey where your kid’s creativity sparks a world of digital engineering wonders!
Oct 18th to Oct 19th - 2pm to 5pm (3)
Enroll your little ones (Grades 1-2) for an immersive journey blending fun and learning in the dynamic and educational Minecraft gaming universe! In this program, kids unlock the potential of Minecraft Education by learning the basics of creative design, building virtual worlds, and tackling collaborative challenges.
Oct 10th to Oct 11th - 2pm to 5pm (2)
This is a program which involves using Design concepts to help design your own website. A website can be considered a modern gateway for your kid to express their ideas, their creativity and their voice to the entire world. We will be introducing online image-editing software to the kids, walking them through basic UI/UX design principles and working through a drag and drop interface to design a static website. This is a purely design oriented course, with no coding involved.
Sep 27th to Sep 28th - 2pm to 5pm
Fuel imagination in this program for your little ones (Grades K-2)! Beginning with step-by-step LEGO builds, kids transition to storytelling crafting characters, scenes, and backdrops. The program concludes with them enacting, and recording stories, merging their building and narrative skills. Discover the joy of LEGO and the magic of storytelling!
Saturdays - 10 days x 1 hr per day
Sep 27th to Dec 13th - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
No class on November 22, November 29
Enroll your middle-schoolers (Grades 6-8) in this program to explore 3D Computer Graphics in the open source software Blender to create and animate characters! From shaping basic forms to crafting intricate designs, kids learn 3D Modeling techniques to create and animate characters. Sign up for a fun new skill in 3D Modeling!
Saturdays - 10 days x 1 hr per day
Sep 27th to Dec 13th - 10am to 11am
No class on November 22, November 29
Enroll your little ones (grades K-2) in this course! Using kid-safe cardboard construction tools, they craft fantastic projects, from cardboard castles, rockets, to DIY toys. Foster creativity and problem-solving in this hands-on building, imagination-fueled adventure. Join the fun — let their creativity soar!
Thursdays - 10 days x 1 hr per day
Sep 25th to Dec 4th - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
No class on November 27
Enroll your kids (Grades 3-5) in this program to embark them on a creative journey, learning the magic of 3D design with Tinkercad. From designing engineering marvels to bringing custom characters to life, kids will design 3D projects, play with physical simulations, and receive two 3D prints of their designs to take home, courtesy of CodeLinkd.
Mon to Wed - 3 days x 3 hrs per day
Nov 24th to Nov 26th - 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Enroll your middle schoolers (Grades 6-8) in this program! Using LEGO SPIKE Prime, kids will design, engineer, and code robots in hands-on projects from obstacle courses to interactive gadgets and vehicles, tackling real-world challenges. The program merge the familiarity of LEGO with STEAM principles for an engaging curriculum.