ABOUT US

B3 is brought to you by the team that has produced some of the most successful and exciting enrichment programs available today.

B3 classes focus on the important skills for STEAM. While there are lots of other companies offering “STEAM” classes and programs, not all of them “get it” when it comes to the skills that 21st century learners need.

B3 Preschool

Our background in education and a curriculum grounded in early childhood education theory means Bricks Bots & Beakers classes for preschoolers get kids truly thinking and problem solving. BRICKS classes are more than just copying a picture of a simple build. Preschoolers brainstorm, create, test, and redesign age appropriate projects. BOTS classes incorporate age appropriate coding. BEAKERS classes take natural scientists (aka preschool children) and introduces them to: science vocabulary, developing hypotheses, making predictions, recording results and drawing conclusions. All of this happens in a curiosity driven, collaborative, small group class setting with experienced teachers who scaffold rich learning experiences.

B3 School Age

For older kids our classes and camps are structured around more in depth intensive subject matter. A class or camp will focus on a single area such as BOTS – Early Robotics, BEAKERS – Gross Out Chemistry, or BRICKS – Elementary Engineering Machines. These programs provide elementary and middle school age students with experiences and a level of engagement that is not often found in public school education.

The Buzz about B3

B3 + 4C = Ridiculously fun 21st Century Learning!

B3 classes focus on the 4C’s: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity & Innovation.
Classes and camps are offered in three different focus areas:

Bricks

Engineering and building activities for kids from age 3 through middle school. While we offer lots of classes that feature LEGO bricks our programs are not limited to LEGO materials. We explore and utilize all sorts of systems and materials to teach concepts of engineering, design and building. From step-by-step building classes for kids who like structure, to creative open-ended classes for kids who like to explore, our programs appeal to all learners.

Bots

The field of robotics and programming for children from pre-k through middle school is exploding and you can be a part of that wave! Coding comes naturally to children through the authentic, real world application of programming robots. Young brains are “wired” for language acquisition which includes technical languages as well as foreign languages.

Beakers

Hands on science through Gross Out Chemistry, Elementary Entomology, Potions Lab, Forensic Mysteries and more! Science, the first word in the acronym STEAM is often overlooked by many others is our field, not at B3! We take a deep dive into this critical first piece of STEAM.

THE BUZZ ABOUT B3

"My child really enjoyed the Robotics Camp. He made a lot of really neat things and was so excited to bring them home. Thanks!"
- Krista Terrell

"My daughter loves B3! She discovered Minecraft through a B3 summer camp and she's completely hooked on building with anything - in Minecraft, with Legos, blocks...She also appreciates getting to spend days when school's out doing projects with friends who share her interests instead of sitting in my boring office. I highly recommend B3!"
- Rewa Mariger

"The Bricks Bots & Beakers (B3) Lego Engineering Action Contraptions program has been super fun and educational for our 2nd and 3rd graders. They are excited each week to work with moving gears and rubber band-powered projects, and the worksheet provided by B3 gives the children an opportunity to think about the underlying engineering concepts. It has been a rewarding experience to watch them grow and develop throughout the class!"
- Sandie Klute

"Student engagement is the key behind successful instruction and B3 curriculum engages students in complex and exciting ways. Including a variety of STEM options, students build, slime, and observe while learning and using chemistry, physics, creativity and more. One factor that I most appreciated about the curriculum was the flexibility to expand or use sections of lessons during a camp to best suit my students interests and abilities. B3 camps are fun for students and teachers!"
- Trisha Brown

"We have been participating in B3 activities for the past 3 years. B3 offers many options for all ages and abilities. We did summer camps, dinosaurs and potions birthday parties, after school/snow day programs. Being able to try STEAM early on helped us discover that our kids are interested in robotics."
- Emilie P

"We loved all the hands-on stuff. Thanks for offering these camps, we were so pleased to have these available!"
- anonymous parent from camp feedback form