Summer 2025
Beat the heat and stop the summer slide! Join us for our signature small-class workshops, with about 6 to 8 students per highly-qualified instructor.
Before requesting enrollment, please be sure to review our Bench Policy on the policies tab of our website.
June
We will offer classes for four weeks in June. Spark Innolab will be closed for the Independence Day holiday from June 28th through July 7th.
Upcoming June Classes
Electronics Foundations – 3 spots remaining!
This course will solidify students’ foundation in Electronics. They will work with breadboards, components, and sensors to understand how electronics function. $180 plus a materials fee of $20.
One Week Intensive: June 16th (Monday) – June 20th (Friday), 9:30 – 11:30am
SUMOBOTS!
Sumobots are a type of battle bots where students mount sensors on their Arduino-powered robots and then program the robot to try to stay on a platform while pushing another robot off. Whoever stays on the platform longest wins! Please bring a laptop to class. Tuition is $108 for the series of 3 workshops, with a materials fee of $45 for the robot that students take home to continue to program.
Three Day Series: Monday, June 16th, 12-2pm AND Monday, June 23rd, 12-2pm AND Thursday, June 26th, 12-2-pm
Soldering age 12+ – FULL
In this two day series, learn the fundamentals of proper soldering technique. Students who compete these two days will be ready to enroll in the Jitterbug.
Three Day Intensive: June 23rd (Monday) – June 25th (Wednesday), 9:30-11am,
July & First Week of August
We will offer a five week session which includes four weeks in July and one week in August. Spark Innolab will be closed for the Independence Day holiday from June 28th through July 7th.
Starting the week of July 7th
Fusion: 3D Printing and Computer-Aided-Design for Ages 12+
In this three day series, learn to use Autodesk Fusion for computer aided design. Start with a blank slate and create two projects to send to our 3D printer. Students should bring a laptop class with Autodesk Fusion loaded. Instructions will be sent prior to class. $90 plus a $30 materials fee.
Every Tuesday, July 8th – July 22, 12-2pm
Fusion: 3D Printing andComputer-Aided-Design for Ages 14+
In this three day series, learn to use Autodesk Fusion for computer aided design. Start with a blank slate and create two projects to send to our 3D printer. Students should bring a laptop class with Autodesk Fusion loaded. Instructions will be sent prior to class.$90 plus a $30 materials fee.
Every Wednesday, July 9th – July 23, 9:30-11:30 am
Engineering Drawing for ages 13+
Learn to translate ideas onto paper. Students will sketch the same object from different angles and engineering views, and will be introduced to basic technical aspects of engineering drawing. Students will be provided with a supply list before class, and will leave with a portfolio of sketches.
Every Wednesday, July 9th – August 6th, noon-1pm
Soldering Workshops
Learn proper soldering technique! Our introductory series consists of two workshops, each 90 minutes long. After those two workshops are completed, students will be ready to complete the Jitterbug project. After the Jitterbug comes the Electronic Dice, and after that a small Gameboard. Tuition is $27 for each 90 minute workshop. Materials fees vary by project.
Wednesday, July 9th, 9:30-11am: Jitterbug – 2 spots remaining (students must have already completed the two day introductory series).
Thursday, July 10th, 9:30-11am: Electronic Dice – 1 spot remaining (students must have already completed the two day introductory series AND the Jitterbug).
Starting the week of July 14th (note that Fusion 12+, Fusion 14+, and Engineering Drawing all continue into this week)
Arduino Foundations for Ages 14+
Arduino allows students to explore the intersection of physical electronics and software. Students will be introduced to the basics of the Arduino platform, including basic electronics principles and the use of sensors. Students will program the Arduino to complete tasks based on sensory input. Please bring a laptop to class. Tuition is $144 plus a $10 materials fee
Three Day Intensive: July 15th (Tuesday) – July 17th (Thursday), 9:30 – 11:30am
Sumobot Battling Robots
Sumobots are a type of battle bots where students mount sensors on their Arduino-powered robots and then program the robot to try to stay on a platform while pushing another robot off. Whoever stays on the platform longest wins! Please bring a laptop to class. Tuition is $108 for the series of 3 workshops, with a materials fee of $45 for the robot that students take home to continue to program.
Three Day Intensive: July 15th (Tuesday) – July 17th (Thursday), 12-2pm
Starting the week of July 21st (note that Fusion 12+, Fusion 14+, and Engineering Drawing all continue into this week)
Electronics Foundations
This course will solidify students’ foundation in Electronics. They will work with breadboards, components, and sensors to understand how electronics function. $180 plus a materials fee of $20.
One Week Intensive: July 21st (Monday) – July 25th (Friday), 9:30 – 11:30am
Soldering Workshops
Learn proper soldering technique! Our introductory series consists of two workshops, each 90 minutes long. After those two workshops are completed, students will be ready to complete the Jitterbug project. After the Jitterbug comes the Electronic Dice, and after that a small Gameboard. Tuition is $27 for each 90 minute workshop. Materials fees vary by project.
Monday, July 21st & Tuesday July 22nd, 12-1:30 pm: Introductory Workshops
Thursday, July 24th, 12-1:30pm: Jitterbug (students must have already completed the two day introductory series).
Friday, July 25th, 12-1:30pm: Electronic Dice (students must have already completed the two day introductory series AND the Jitterbug).
Starting the week of July 28th (note that Engineering Drawing continues into this week)
Autonomous Robot – 3 spots remaining!
This is for the student who really loves robotics! Students will learn hardware and software as they build a robot that maneuvers autonomously using sensors and programming. Students should bring a laptop to class. $270 plus a materials fee of $45. (Please reach out about reduced materials fee if you already completed a Sumobot.)
One Week Intensive: July 28th (Monday) – August 1st (Friday), 9am- noon
Starting the week of August 4th (note that Engineering Drawing continues into this week)
More information on this week coming soon… and don’t forget to check out our fall schedule for classes beginning August 12th!
