ROBOTICS, CODING & APP DEVELOPMENT

Physics, mechanics, electronics, coding and app development come together with the hexapod robot. Summer fun at Lasell University, Newton, MA!

HEXAPOD ROBOTICS SUMMER STEM PROGRAM DETAILS

Any 2nd week $50 off • 3rd week $75 off • 4th+ week $100 off

• A five-day, Monday to Friday program:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day

• Optional extended care:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. $60 per week and/or
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $120 per week

• Bring your own lunch

• Apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) program:
Rising 10th-12th grade students call (315) 773-5673

• Limited to 10 students, rising 6th to 9th grades

• Save with two or more weeks

• Scholarships available, call (315) 773-5673

• Child to instructor & assistant ratio is 5:1 or less

• Your instructor: J (Jordan) McMahon, Computer Science Major

OUR 2026 INSTRUCTOR
Jordan McMahon STEM Edge on Science Instructor

Jordan McMahon

Computer Science major at Suffolk University

Jordan has considerable experience leading youth in STEM and in particular coding. She is known for cultivating a welcoming environment and we are super excited to have her join Edge on Science!

Jordan will adapt the curriculum to the skill levels and interests of the children she gets each week. There is never a one-size-fits-all approach. This is an important distinction because it keeps the robotics experience accessible and fun for all!

STEM Program Curriculum

Here is what we’ll be doing!

  • Hexapod leg assembly
  • Identifying components and systems
  • Testing the capabilities of the Hexapod
  • Fun challenges
  • Developing an app to control the Hexapod
  • Friday morning mini science fair and showcase

Why choose Hexapod Robotics?

The Hexapod and the curriculum have been developed based on contemporary industry standards. Your child will get to experience the engineering design process through analysis, design, construction, programming and testing. From surgical robotics to industrial applications there are exciting, good paying careers to be had to suit any field of interest! Hexapod Robotics is a great place to start.

Think of this as an innovation lab powered by your child’s curiosity. With individual guidance, they are the ones solving the challenges. This enables them to own the applied science and engineering behind what they do. Satisfying and fun!


Enroll in Hexapod Robotics

Calling all future engineers!