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STEM Lego Camp For Kids: Build Moving Models
This is a great chance for kids to get a feel for the engineering world while having fun with Legos.
FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Park District is hosting a Bricks 4 Kidz camp, focusing on fun with engineering by way of Legos. The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based camp is a favorite.
From Tuesday to Thursday, Aug. 13 to 15, kids attending will build vehicles, animals, carnival rides and tons more with Legos, technic parts, motors and battery packs.
The camp, run by Bricks 4 Kidz Staff, will also include instructions on how to read model plans and kids will build plenty of motorized and non-motorized models.
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It runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Founders Community Center and is for kids age 5 to 10. The cost is $97 for residents and $102 for non-residents.
"Fun yet educational, this camp will reinforce counting, number recognition, fine motor skills, and your Lego fan will love building models that really work!" the Frankfort Park District said on their Facebook page.
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Each kid will take home a custom Lego mini-figure at the end of camp.
Parents are asked to provide their kids' own nut-free snack as well as water each day. For more information, call the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400.
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