Menlo Park
Open Mind School
1215 O'Brien Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Mon to Thu - 4 days x 7 hrs per day
Jun 15th to Jun 18th - 9am to 4pm
In this full-day creative camp, young storytellers (Grades K–2) transform their ideas into interactive, hands-on story worlds. Campers learn the fundamentals of storytelling—character, setting, and plot—then bring their narratives to life using LEGO builds, cardboard engineering, and custom-designed stickers. They’ll craft characters, scenes, props, and backdrops, building visual skills such as structure, perspective, and symmetry along the way. Throughout the week, students assemble their creations into a multimedia story project that showcases the world they’ve imagined and constructed—a dynamic blend of writing, art, building, and imaginative play. Our team will supervise lunch from 12–1 pm (lunch not provided—students must bring their own). This is a full-day experience only; half-day enrollment is not available.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Aug 3rd to Aug 7th - 1pm to 4pm
Enroll your kids (Grades 4-6) in this exciting program! Coding in Minecraft uses a kid-friendly platform for learning to code within the Minecraft environment. In this program, kids will learn to code by creating and modifying their own Minecraft worlds, bringing their imaginations to life. They'll build structures, automate tasks, and develop problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive environment. Join now for a coding adventure where creativity knows no bounds!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Aug 3rd to Aug 7th - 9am to 12pm
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.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 27th to Jul 31st - 1pm to 4pm
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!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 27th to Jul 31st - 9am to 12pm
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!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 7 hrs per day
Jul 27th to Jul 31st - 9am to 4pm
In this full-day camp, young makers (Grades K–2) get to dream, design, and build across two exciting creative worlds! In the mornings, campers dive into Cardboard Engineering, using kid-safe tools to craft castles, rockets, structures, and imaginative DIY projects that build spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. In the afternoons, they shift to Designing Trinkets, creating custom stickers, buttons, and charms—and even learning early entrepreneurship by running a mini pop-up shop to showcase their creations. A perfect blend of creativity, design thinking, and maker fun! Our instructors will supervise the lunch break from 12–1 pm (lunch not provided—students must bring their own).
Families may also choose to enroll in either the morning or afternoon session as a half-day camp.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 20th to Jul 24th - 1pm to 4pm
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!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 20th to Jul 24th - 9am to 12pm
Tailored for your little ones in grades 1-3, kids embark on a hands-on adventure, learning fundamental coding concepts like Sequencing and Loops, to create animated stories and simple games using Scratch Jr. Foster early coding skills in a playful environment, setting the stage for a lifelong love of technology and creativity!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 13th to Jul 17th - 1pm to 4pm
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.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 13th to Jul 17th - 9am to 12pm
Turn your child’s love for games into a creative coding journey! In this course for grades 4–6, kids will design and build their own games using Scratch—a visual coding platform. They’ll learn core programming concepts, craft unique characters, and develop logic through playful, project-based learning.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 6th to Jul 10th - 1pm to 4pm
Enroll your 4th - 6th graders in this exciting summer camp and discover the thrill of coding and flying drones! Kids will explore block-based coding to program drones, fly exciting flight paths, perform aerial tricks using sensors like color, range, and motion. Indoors, they'll dive into coding concepts and drone mechanics, while outdoors, they'll pilot their creations in fun flight challenges. A perfect mix of coding, engineering, and hands-on flying fun!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jul 6th to Jul 10th - 9am to 12pm
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!
Mon to Thu - 4 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 29th to Jul 2nd - 1pm to 4pm
Enroll your middle schoolers (Grades 5-8) 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 merges the familiarity of LEGO with STEAM principles for an engaging curriculum.
Mon to Thu - 4 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 29th to Jul 2nd - 9am to 12pm
Introduce your kid (Grades 2-4) to Robotics with this program! Beginner-friendly, it delves into coding up LEGO SPIKE Essential Robotics kits, unraveling the basics of robotics through engaging projects. From building simple machines to coding their actions to complete challenges, your kid will embark on a hands-on journey, fostering an early love for STEAM.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 22nd to Jun 26th - 1pm to 4pm
Enroll your 7th–8th graders in an exciting journey into game design! Using Unity, a professional game engine, kids will learn to design interactive 2D and 3D games, animate characters, design game levels, and bring their creative ideas to life. From coding mechanics to building playable worlds, this camp is perfect for young creators ready to dive into the world of game development!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 22nd to Jun 26th - 9am to 12pm
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.
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 8th to Jun 12th - 1pm to 4pm
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 Fri - 5 days x 3 hrs per day
Jun 8th to Jun 12th - 9am to 12pm
Enroll your little ones (Grades 1-2) in this program! Kids delve into the world of robotics, where they code up Wonder Workshop's Dash Robot. From coding adventures to designing interactive projects, this course fosters a love for STEAM through hands-on exploration. Join now for an adventure that blends coding, robotics, and creativity!
Mon to Fri - 5 days x 7 hrs per day
Jul 13th to Jul 17th - 9am to 4pm
In this full-day camp, students (Grades 4–6) explore how games and interactive technology are created—both on screen and in the real world. In the mornings, campers dive into game development fundamentals, learning how to design characters, build game mechanics, and think logically as they create their own playable games using a beginner-friendly coding environment. The focus is on core programming concepts such as sequencing, conditionals, and problem-solving through fun, project-based challenges. In the afternoons, the camp shifts to coding and electronics with Micro:bit, where students bridge software with hardware by building interactive gadgets, games, and experiments. They’ll explore sensors, inputs and outputs, and learn how code can control real-world behavior. Our instructors will supervise lunch from 12–1 pm (lunch not provided—students must bring their own). Families may enroll in the full-day experience or choose either the morning or afternoon session as a half-day camp.