Anyone planning to use H&R Block this year for help with tax preparation, can create a $20 donation to Robotics And Beyond from H&R Block. We are promoting this opportunity because H&R Block (Bank St., New Milford) has served our accounting and tax filing needs for the past three years and has been extremely generous with time, advice and donations of used computer equipment. Last year a total of
Engineers Week is a time to: Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents We are having an Open House in celebration of Engineers Week! Visitors can try their hand at engineering challenges, 3D modeling software, programming in Scratch, and try our Minecraft server. We will also be holding free 1-hour workshops
Here are some photos from our November 2017 workshop for Maya, a 3D modeling and animation tool. We will be holding a 5 week class on Maya starting January 7, 2018. Register here. Images of student work. The following photos courtesy of Terry Tougas, minehill-photo.com.
Here are some photos from our November 2017 workshop for Revit, an architectural design tool. We will be holding a 5 week class on Revit starting January 7, 2018. Register here. All photos courtesy of Terry Tougas, minehill-photo.com.
Thank you KentPresents! Robotics And Beyond is thrilled to again receive a $1000, unrestricted grant from the Kent Presents Community Grant Program. In this year alone, the program has donated $125,000 to 38 regional organizations having important impact in Kent, CT and nearby communities. The total for 2016 was $100,000 to 29 organizations. Robotics And Beyond will use this funding to support hardware needs and our tuition assistance fund to enable access
Robotics And Beyond is privileged to be one of just 14 recipients in the 2017 Union Savings Bank Foundation awards. The award will allow us to purchase six new identical laptops capable of running any software used in our programs. This completes our goal for a set of eight laptops and will allow us to host more students in our classes and make more of our programs available at other
Announcing exciting changes! As you may have heard, Robotics And Beyond has moved out of its space at 30 Bridge Street. After five years and the success of our programs, we have outgrown that room. Since our lease was up for renewal, we decided to take the next 4-6 months to focus on several important matters: identify our next permanent space, raise funding for renovations needed and move in prepare a long-term plan
Our director, Paul Chayka, was an invited guest on the Fox 61 Good Day CT morning program during their “Camp Week” segment on April 19. The focus of this particular segment was to discuss factors to consider when booking summer programs for kids. To see what was discussed on the segment, visit Fox 61’s website. In addition, you can read “Factors in Choosing a Summer Camp” written by Paul.
From our 13 years of observing and learning, we believe that we have developed an approach to STEM and design education that is unmatched in its impact. We address early learning, K-12, special-needs youth and adults, and career preparation. At Robotics And Beyond, we believe that we provide the greatest payback per dollar of support of any not-for-profit in our educational space. For a two-page Executive Overview, visit here. See
We are here to help your kids discover their talents and start applying STEM principles and problem solving in everyday life. This is your chance to help us raise another generation of independent thinkers. DONATE TODAY to help us maintain our classes, provide necessary training to our young mentors, and ensure access to all. Together we help keep this community educated and help our children build a better future for everyone.
Please consider a year-end donation to Robotics And Beyond
We are here to help your kids discover their talents and start applying STEM principles and problem solving in everyday life. This is your chance to help us raise another generation of independent thinkers. DONATE TODAY to help us maintain our classes, provide necessary training to our young mentors, and ensure access to all. Together we help keep this community educated and help our children build a better future for everyone.