Winning bidder will receive a certificate for a STEM course for grades 1-8 at Sylvan of Brookline.  Value ranges between $149-249.  Classes last for 6 weeks.

This certificate can be redeemed at the Brookline Sylvan learning center only on Beacon Street in Washington Square.

STEM Courses

Robotics:  Build Robots. Build Friendships. Build Confidence! (Grades 2 - 8)

Looking for new activities in the Brookline area to inspire your child outside of school?
Three words: Robotics for Kids!

Robotics for Kids uses fun, hands-on projects to get your child’s creative juices flowing. Your child will learn how to build and program robots with LEGO® bricks and software — all while making friends, developing new skills and having a great time with STEM. For many kids, robotics class is a highlight of their week.

Looking for one of the hottest after school programs in the Brookline area? You’ve got it with Coding for Kids, an innovative course featuring video game design and computer programming for kids in grades 3-5. These fun classes are perfect for kids who have great imaginations, like figuring out how things work or simply love technology.

In Coding for Kids, your son or daughter will have a blast creating video games and animated stories. You don’t even have to mention all the cool skills he or she is learning along the way: basic coding and programming, problem solving, logic, physics and more. (We’ll never tell!)

At Sylvan Learning of Washington Square - Brookline, we offer several Coding for Kids courses for your aspiring programmer, including Game Design 101 and 102. Your child doesn’t need any previous programming experience to take Game Design 101. It’s a great way to get kids psyched about learning cool STEM skills. 

Math Edge:  (Grades 1 - 5)

Become a math whiz and master problem solver through a variety of fun and challenging activities.

About Sylvan Learning Center:

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring to students of all ages, grades and skill levels. Sylvan Learning celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009 and has approximately 900 centers located throughout North America.

Sylvan's proven process and personalized methods have inspired more than 2 million students to discover the joy of learning. Sylvan's trained and certified instructors provide individualized instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test prep for college entrance and state exams. Sylvan helps transform unique kids into uniquely inspired learners with the skills to do better in school and the confidence to do better in everything else.

How Sylvan Works:

Your child's custom learning experience.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach with Sylvan. Successful learning requires a focus on the individual, to unlock each child's potential.

At Sylvan, your child's program is custom-tailored to meet his or her academic goals and needs.

Here's how it works:

    * Our assessment provides valuable insight into your child's academic needs
    * Then, we create a custom learning plan to address those specific needs
    * Dedicated teachers keep your child engaged and motivated to learn
    * Ongoing evaluations and program updates ensure learning is kept        challenging yet never frustrating

  Link is: http://tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/