Fall Aftercare Ross Elementary School

  • General STEM
iGen Learning Center - DuPont: 1623 Connecticut Ave NW #300, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Sep 02 2025
Jan 23 2026

Schedules

Robotics - Tuesday (09/02/2025-01/20/2026)

Grades Prek-2
$540.00
Grades 3-5
$540.00
  • Tue3:15 - 6:00 pm

Description

Robotics Program Overview

Grades Pre-K–K:
Our youngest engineers will build and program a series of robots, gaining hands-on experience with technology and teamwork. Students will also participate in fun and engaging robot challenges to apply what they’ve learned.

Grades 1–2:
Students will explore the fundamentals of engineering through real-world problem-solving, designing, and coding. Using LEGO® bricks, they’ll create unique solutions and inventions. 

Grades 3–5:
Upper elementary students will dive deeper into research, coding, problem-solving, and engineering. They’ll build and code a LEGO® robot to complete various robot game missions and will collaborate on an innovation project to identify and solve a relevant real-world issue. The first competition is expected to take place in November.

Team Building the STEAM Way - Wednesday (09/03/2025-01/21/2026)

Grades PreK - 1
$540.00
Grades 2-5
$540.00
  • Wed3:15 - 6:00 pm

Description

Team Building the STEAM Way
In this engaging, hands-on class, students will work together to solve creative challenges using science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). iGeners will explore engineering concepts while building teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

Sample Activity: Straw Boats
Students will be given straws, packing tape, scissors, and weights to design and build a floating boat using only the materials provided. After testing their boats with weights, teams will reflect, redesign, and retest.

A class discussion will follow, covering:

  • What makes a boat float?

  • Which designs worked best—and why?

  • What challenges did teams face?

  • What tools or strategies might have helped?

This program is perfect for students who enjoy building, experimenting, and working with others—all while exploring real-world STEAM concepts in an exciting and supportive environment.

Coding - Thursday (09/04/2025-01/22/2026)

Grades PreK - 1
$510.00
Grades 2 - 5
$510.00
  • Thu3:15 - 6:00 pm

Description

Get Ready to Code, Create, and Have Fun!


In this hands-on course, students will dive into the exciting world of coding using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming platform. Using colorful blocks and drag-and-drop tools, they’ll bring their ideas to life by building simple games, interactive stories, and animated scenes.

This course introduces key coding concepts like sequences, loops, and events in a fun and engaging way. Along the journey, kids will strengthen problem-solving skills, express creativity, and build confidence as digital creators. No prior experience is needed—just imagination and curiosity!

For our Pre-K and Kindergarten students, coding begins unplugged—learning fundamental concepts through physical activities without screens. They’ll then move on to coding a character as part of an outdoor adventure, and midway through the course, they’ll be introduced to Scratch Jr. to start coding on tablets.

Arts & Crafts - Friday (09/05/2025-01/23/2026)

Grades PreK - 1
$510.00
Grades 2 - 5
$510.00
  • Fri3:15 - 6:00 pm

Description

Arts & Crafts
Let your child’s creativity and imagination run wild! In this hands-on class, children will explore a variety of materials and techniques as they paint, draw, cut, glue, and sculpt. In addition to traditional art projects, students will also design their own games, build toys, and create STEAM-inspired masterpieces that combine art with science and engineering.

Perfect for kids who love to create, invent, and express themselves through hands-on fun!

Science - Monday (09/08/2025-01/12/2026)

Grades PreK - 1
$450.00
Grades 2 -5
$450.00
  • Mon3:15 - 6:00 pm

Description

Mad Science


Get ready for a wild ride through science! Each Monday, iGeners will dive into exciting hands-on experiments and activities that explore a variety of scientific disciplines—including chemistry, biology, earth science, anatomy, and more.

From messy mixtures to surprising reactions, this class is perfect for curious minds who love to explore, discover, and get a little messy in the name of science!

In-person location

iGen Learning Center - DuPont: 1623 Connecticut Ave NW #300, Washington, DC 20009, USA

Description

Student Pick-Up & Aftercare Details
iGen teachers will meet students at Ross Elementary at dismissal and walk with them to our Dupont Learning Center for aftercare.

  • Aftercare ends promptly at 6:00 PM.

  • Snacks will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.

  • Please note: We are a nut-free facility — do not pack snacks containing peanuts or tree nuts.


Aftercare Closure Dates
Please be aware that aftercare will not be held on the following dates:

  • October 9, 10, 13

  • November 3, 11, 26–28

  • December 22–31

  • January 1, 2, 19