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Local After School Program: Bricks 4 Kidz

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By Julie Dikken, Pulisher Macaroni Kid Evergreen, Bailey & Conifer August 28, 2014
My family was invited to preview an afternoon of fun with our local Bricks 4 Kidz franchisee, Jenna Rowland. We got to experience all that a Bricks 4 Kidz after school experience has to offer -  it was a lot of fun and even (sneakily) educational!

This particular class was held at HearthFire Books & Treats in Evergreen, but this fall Bricks 4 Kidz will be offering additional sessions at select schools in our area. In this class participants were shown a quick PowerPoint on the theme of Cyclones and Hurricanes before they were given boxes of LEGO® bricks with detailed instructions on how to create their own Cyclone model. Once the boxes of LEGO® bricks were opened, the room magically got quiet as the kids set to building. After the models were complete, each Cyclone was fitted with a battery pack. As a parent, it was a fun experience to witness the sense of accomplishment the kids experienced as they watched the Cyclones they built come to life!

When the Cyclones were complete, Ms. Jenna handed out new instructions on how to build a LEGO® bricks Zip Line. Fishing line was strung up so they could all test their LEGO® Zip Lines out. It wasn't long before LEGO® people were racing to the finish line!

In each one hour After School session, kids explore architecture, engineering and technology concepts using LEGO® bricks. Each session follows a theme designed to entertain both boys and girls such as Space, Inventions, Famous Buildings and Natural Disasters. This short video gives an idea of what kids can expect.

Bricks 4 Kidz After School Classes
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Bricks 4 Kidz Evergreen has the following local classes scheduled for the fall:
(click on the dates for registration information)

Deer Creek Elementary - 6 week sessions starting 9/18 and 10/30
Marshdale Elementary - 6 week sessions starting 9/10, 4 week sessions starting 10/28, and two 2-hour early release camps on 10/22 and 12/3
Harmony Hills - Dates to be announced.
HearthFire Treats from 1-2pm on Sundays, 9/7 and 9/21 (FroYo is included in these sessions!)

Bricks 4 Kidz also offers Birthday Parties, Pre-School Classes, Field Trips and Camps. Find out more about what our local Bricks 4 Kidz franchise has to offer at www.bricks4kidz.com.