Mondays & Wednesdays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
$350/month
Optional One-Day Enrollment: $225/month
Ark IDEA Academy is a unique hands-on enrichment program designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning through Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Application.
Students participate in a variety of engaging activities that blend STEM education, project-based learning, creative arts, literacy, social development, and hands-on exploration. Every week, students are challenged to think critically, solve problems, work collaboratively, and develop confidence through meaningful learning experiences.
Hands-on STEM and engineering challenges
Robotics and introductory coding activities
Creative building and design projects
Science experiments and exploration
Literacy and communication activities
Teamwork and problem-solving experiences
Fine motor skill development through making and creating
Age-appropriate social and leadership opportunities
A fun, engaging environment that encourages curiosity and discovery
At Ark IDEA Academy, we believe children learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. Our program combines the excitement of hands-on discovery with opportunities to build foundational academic, social, and problem-solving skills that prepare students for future success.
Build. Create. Explore. Imagine.
Every day is an opportunity for young learners to discover what they're capable of becoming.
Tuesdays | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
$180/month
Design Solutions Lab introduces young learners to the exciting world of engineering, creativity, and problem-solving through hands-on design challenges.
Each month, students are presented with real-world problems and work through the engineering design process to imagine, create, test, and improve their solutions. Whether designing a bridge, creating a tool, building a vehicle, or solving an environmental challenge, students learn that there is often more than one way to solve a problem.
Explore the Engineering Design Process
Build and test creative solutions
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Learn to work collaboratively with peers
Practice perseverance through trial and improvement
Strengthen communication and presentation skills
Engage in hands-on STEM activities and challenges
This course encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence while helping students discover that mistakes are often the first step toward innovation.
Thursdays | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$180/month
Design Solutions Lab challenges students to think like engineers, inventors, and innovators. Through project-based learning, students tackle authentic design challenges that require planning, testing, collaboration, and creative thinking.
Students are encouraged to evaluate problems, brainstorm solutions, build prototypes, and refine their designs using feedback and testing data.
Apply the Engineering Design Process to real-world challenges
Design, build, and improve prototypes
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
Learn how engineers solve problems in everyday life
Collaborate with teammates to create innovative solutions
Practice communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Strengthen perseverance and growth mindset habits
Each project emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and the understanding that great solutions often come through multiple iterations and improvements.
Thursdays | 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
$180/month
Design Solutions Lab for middle school students provides a deeper exploration of engineering, innovation, and problem-solving through challenging project-based experiences.
Students investigate real-world issues and use research, design, prototyping, testing, and data analysis to develop effective solutions. Projects are designed to encourage independent thinking while preparing students for advanced STEM courses, robotics teams, and future engineering opportunities.
Tackle complex engineering and design challenges
Use the Engineering Design Process to solve authentic problems
Create and test prototypes using a variety of materials and technologies
Analyze results and improve designs through iteration
Develop collaboration, leadership, and project management skills
Learn how innovation impacts communities and industries
Build confidence in presenting and defending design decisions
Design Solutions Lab helps students develop the mindset of an engineer—learning to view challenges as opportunities, embrace failure as part of the process, and create solutions that make a difference.
Tuesdays | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
$120/month
Pathfinder Robotics introduces our youngest learners to robotics, engineering, and computational thinking through hands-on exploration and guided play.
Students will:
Build and program beginner-friendly robots
Learn basic sequencing and coding concepts
Explore problem-solving through STEM challenges
Develop teamwork and communication skills
Build confidence while having fun
Pathfinders is the perfect starting point for students who are curious, creative, and ready to discover how things work.
Thursdays | 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
$180/month
Builders Robotics is designed for students ready to take the next step in engineering and robotics. Students work in teams to build increasingly complex robots while learning the foundations of programming and design.
Students will:
Build and modify robots using VEX GO components
Learn coding concepts through hands-on projects
Explore engineering design challenges
Practice collaboration and teamwork
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Each month introduces new challenges that encourage students to think like engineers and innovators.
Tuesdays | 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
$180/month
Innovators Robotics challenges students to think creatively while developing engineering, coding, and design skills.
Students will:
Build advanced robotic systems
Program robots to complete challenges and tasks
Learn engineering design principles
Test, improve, and redesign solutions
Strengthen communication and teamwork abilities
Students are encouraged to experiment, take risks, and discover that innovation often comes through persistence and problem-solving.
Mondays | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
$200/month
Visionaries Robotics is our advanced robotics course for students who are ready to tackle more complex engineering and programming concepts.
Students will:
Design and build advanced robotic systems
Learn programming and automation concepts
Explore real-world engineering challenges
Develop project management and leadership skills
Prepare for competitive robotics opportunities
This course is ideal for students interested in engineering, robotics, technology, programming, or future STEM careers.