Kids Winter Wonderland Using LEGO with Play-Well TEKnologies

Time to play! Everyone’s beloved Danish invention and worlds most recognizable building toy, LEGO® are part of generations of fun and learning the world over. The name LEGO is derived from the Danish phrase “leg godt,” meaning “play well!” The LEGO Group was established in 1932 in Billund, Denmark, by Ole Kirk Christiansen, who initially made wooden toys. The company is still owned and operated by the same family today.

Nordic Northwest is pleased to offer this workshop led by Play-Well TEKnologies, one of the leading educators in the country using LEGO® materials to teach and inspire creativity and STEAM and STEM skills. In this workshop students will learn how to apply engineering, architecture, creativity and fun to create a magical Winter Wonderland! Build motorized contraptions like snowmobiles and gondolas, or a hilltop village with slopes for LEGO® skiers and sledders, all with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

At Play-Well TEKnologies, students are encouraged to unleash their inner engineer as they design and build with tens of thousands of LEGO® pieces and the guidance of passionate, dedicated Play-Well instructors. They will explore fundamental STEM concepts as they learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long lasting.

Designed for ages 5-7

Cost

General Admission: $40

Member Admission: $35

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We are excited to offer this workshop as a drop-off program. Parents and caregivers are welcome to leave or stay on campus but are asked not to stay in the classroom during the workshop unless there is a special need. On campus sites and things to do include Broder Soder restaurant, Finn Ware Nordic gift shop, Ole Bolle giant troll, and beautiful short walking trails around the campus.

Play-Well instructors are trained to work with a broad range of students and needs and are excited to create an amazing experience for your student. Play-Well aims to create a safe space, physically and emotionally, for our students, so ask that parents do not stay in the room for the duration of the workshop to foster cooperation, creativity, and peer interactions. If you have any special needs or requests around this, please reach out to Play-Well directly to discuss potential accommodations. Learn more about Play-Well TEKnologies: https://www.play-well.org/