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Brick Builders STEAM Innovation Lab Engineering with LEGO® Bricks Build. Test. Redesign. Innovate. At ConnectEd & Inspired, our Brick Builders STEAM Innovation Lab transforms classic building bricks into powerful tools for creativity, engineering, and innovation. This high-energy STEAM Innovation Camp uses LEGO® bricks and elements to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through immersive, hands-on challenges. Great for ages 5-13. Throughout the week, campers will: 🌎 Design earthquake-resistant skyscrapers and test them on a shake table 🚗 Engineer balloon-powered race cars and compete in distance trials 🎢 Build collaborative chain-reaction machines 🤖 Create mechanical inventions and robotic-style builds 🌱 Design eco-cities and future transportation systems 🎬 Produce stop-motion brick films 🎉 Present their creations at our end-of-week STEAM Expo Campers don’t just build — they test, redesign, analyze, collaborate, and present. Each day includes: 🔥 Fast-paced engineering challenges 🧠 Mini STEAM concept lessons 🏗 Major design builds 📊 Testing and improvement cycles 🎨 Creative extensions 📣 Reflection and showcase time Using the Design Thinking Process — Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Improve — campers strengthen resilience, critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills. 📍 Camp Details STEAM Innovation Camp Where: ConnectEd & Inspired 138 S. Main Street Milford, MA Time: 1:00–3:00 PM Dates: July 20–23 (Full week enrollment only) Registration required at: 🌐 www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program Limited spots available. Trademark Notice LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. This camp uses LEGO® bricks and elements in a descriptive manner. ConnectEd & Inspired is an independent enrichment studio and is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.

Book a fun and engaging paint party with us at ConnectEd & Inspired! Each participant will explore various cupcake decorating techniques, learn a special frosting technique, and decorate a total of six themed cupcakes using special ingredients and creativity to create their version of the cupcake shown on the big screen! This fast moving party is full of laughs and challenges as you race to beat the clock! Standard Cupcake Wars Party Package $375 - Up to (10) guests; a fee of $35/person beyond (10) with a maximum of (24) guests per party - Two-hour party which includes 1 ½ hours of party fun and ½ hour for refreshments, cake, etc. provided by the party host. -All parties include the art supplies you need for your project, an instructor, napkins, paper plates, paper cups, and party tablecloths. -Water and lemonade will be provided for the event. The studio will not provide any additional food or drink. Please feel free to bring cake, pizza, etc. Party host can arrive 15 minutes before the party to decorate and set up food. We provide a table/space for you to set up. -Hot Cocoa Bar may be added to the standard party package for $5 per person -We ask that you please confirm the number of participants with us (7) days before the event. -Children’s parties can be drop-off events for any guests ages 5+. If any parent wishes to stay, they are welcome to sit in the waiting area of the studio. Parents, friends, and family are welcome to join in the party room! -Due to other classes, parties, events, etc. parties are limited to two hours. We ask that you kindly bring all gifts home to unwrap so that we can maintain this time allotment.

🌈💥 SLIME, SAND & SPLATTER WEEK 💥🌈 📅 July 6–9 🕙 Monday–Thursday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 ConnectEd & Inspired 138 S. Main Street, Milford, MA 01757 🌐 www.connectedandinspired.org/summer-program Get ready for four days of ooey-gooey slime, sandy sensory fun, and epic paint splatter creations! 🎨🖌💦 This week is all about texture, color, creativity, and hands-on FUN! Campers will explore exciting art techniques while building confidence, independence, and BIG creative energy! 💪✨ 🗓 Weekly Creative Line-Up: 💚 Monday – Slime Making & Canvas Drip Painting Campers mix, stretch, and customize their own slime creations while learning the science behind slime! Then we’ll create bold acrylic drip paintings on canvas full of colorful movement and magic! 💥 Tuesday – Splatter & Slime Suit up for our controlled Paint Splatter Experience! Expect energy, laughter, and vibrant masterpieces. Plus, we’ll create another unique slime variation with new textures or mix-ins! ☕💜 Wednesday – Slime Mug Glazing & Slime Campers glaze their very own ceramic mug using drippy, slime-inspired color techniques. (Mugs will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup within two weeks.) We’ll also create another custom slime to take home! 🏖✨ Thursday – Sand Art Wood Design & Kinetic Sand Design and decorate a wooden project using colorful sand art techniques, then build and sculpt with satisfying kinetic sand to wrap up the week! ☀️ About Our Summer Program ☀️ Our summer programming provides youth ages 5–12 (Teen Programs available for ages 10–17) the opportunity to explore the Arts & Sciences in a safe, upbeat, and air-conditioned environment! ❄️🎨🔬 ✨ This year is ALL-NEW! We are offering dozens of brand-new projects and activities we have never offered before! 👩‍🎨 This is a drop-off program for children 5+. Step-by-step instruction ensures children learn to complete projects independently while building confidence and creativity! 🥨 Please send your child with a snack and water bottle (we have a refill station!). 📝 Once per week at drop-off, parents/guardians complete an emergency contact form. This form is available in our FAQs online if you'd like to print it in advance. 👯‍♀️ Signing up with friends? List them during registration so we can seat them together! 🚨 Please note: Once registered, we are unable to issue refunds. However, we are happy to help transfer your registration to another child, move to another available date, or add you to a waitlist.

August 5th-8th from 10-12PM This registration is for the 4-day week at a savings of $20 (compared to daily rates) M- Pet dish glazing T- Pet printmaking W- Pet treats (make & take - ready to bake) TH-Make your own pet toys Our summer programming allows youth ages 5-14 to explore the Arts and Sciences. Our goal is to provide a safe yet fun and upbeat summer session that reinforces and expands each attendee's knowledge and experiences! -We have an “all-new” summer program this year with dozens of new projects and activities that we have not offered to the public before! - This is a drop-off event for children 5+; children are provided with step-by-step instruction and assistance so they learn how to complete each part of the project with independence - Children are encouraged to bring a snack and water bottle; a water bottle refill station is available. - Our summer program will be held indoors in an air-conditioned space! Once per week, at drop-off, we ask that parents/guardians complete a drop-off form with emergency contact information. This form will be available on our website for printing in advance if you wish. - Once a session is reserved, we cannot issue a refund. However, we are happy to help you identify any additional openings available for another date, transfer the registration to another child, or place you on a waitlist. - Week-long sessions are offered at a discounted rate of $140/week (a savings of $20 over daily rates). Each week includes projects involving a variety of mediums (clay, wood, cardboard, mosaics, watercolors, acrylic paints, ceramics, craft items, and much more)! Clay and ceramic items will be available for pickup within two weeks after completion once they are kiln-fired. - If friends are signing up together, please list them at the registration time so we can seat them together!