NextGen SmartyPants

Stop Motion Animation Studio - Perfect for kids who love storytelling, tech, and a little movie magic! 🎥

Lights, camera, LEGO®! In this hands-on camp favorite, kids become directors, designers, and storytellers as they create their own stop-motion movies using LEGO® bricks and more. From planning a storyline to building sets and capturing scenes frame-by-frame, students will get a fun intro to movie-making magic. They’ll also learn basic production techniques, add cool sound effects and graphics.

Students can use our awesome collection of LEGO® sets—including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Ninjago, and more—or dream up their own! All equipment (cameras, lights, software, and LEGO®) is provided—just bring your imagination!

https://www.nextgensmartypants.com/summer-camps

🦖 ROAR into Summer with Amazing Animals Robotics!

Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh my! In this exciting and creative camp, students bring the animal kingdom to life by building and programming their own robotic animals. From Lions and Gorillas to Monkeys and more, kids will have a blast as they make their creations move, react, and RRROOOAARR!!!!

Along the way, they'll be introduced to the LEGO Education WeDo Robotics System and explore the four key components: Engineering, Coding, Circuits and Sensors.

This camp is offered during the weeks of July 14 and August 11 — only a few spots left, grab your spot now and let the wild summer adventure begin! 🐾

Want more fun? Check out all our amazing Summer Camps by clicking the link below!

https://www.nextgensmartypants.com/summer-camps

Summer STEM Camp 2025

Spotlight on Camp: 🎬 Beginner iMovie: Lights, Camera… Action! 🎥

In this exciting iMovie for Kids (Ages 7+) camp, students will dive into the world of movie-making—creating, recording, and editing their very own films! Guided by a NextGen Teacher (acting as Director), the class will choose a movie theme, such as a Spy Movie, News Report, Sitcom, or Movie Trailer.

Students will learn the fundamentals of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, costumes, green screen effects, acting, and video recording using iPads. They’ll also explore editing techniques in iMovie, adding soundtracks, images, and video clips to bring their stories to life.

At the end of the camp, students will take home their own movie to share with family and friends! 🎞️✨

Sign up for this popular Studio Camp, a favorite among kids, and bring their creativity to life!

https://www.nextgensmartypants.com/summer-camps

Exciting news! Our Summer Weekend Classes are back, offering a range of engaging courses to keep your child active and learning all summer.

First Half Semester (June 15 - July 27):

LEGO CITY - Minifigure Adventures
LEGO Minecraft
Coding with Scratch

Second Half Semester (August 3 - August 31):

LEGO Pokémon
LEGO Superhero
Amazing Animals Robotics

Spaces are limited, so register soon for a summer filled with fun and learning!

https://www.nextgensmartypants.com/classes/in-studio-classes