Programs

Two program formats. One goal: give students real chances to build, code, test, and solve problems.

createMPLS offers school-day programming and flexible learning labs for partner schools and community organizations. Both formats are designed for real schedules, real spaces, and no-cost student participation.

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Two formats School-day programming and learning labs cover different settings without changing the mission.
Partner-ready Every program conversation starts with fit, schedule, and student needs.
Program overview

Two ways to bring sustained STEM learning closer to students.

The two offers share the same core approach, but they fit different schedules and partner needs.

In-school STEM curriculum

For schools that want structured learning during the school day

createMPLS can fit into class periods or other school-day blocks so students can participate as part of the regular school experience.

  • Best for schools looking for consistent on-site programming
  • Can include robotics, coding, engineering, and guided design challenges
  • Built around grade-level groups and repeated practice over time
STEM learning labs

For before school, after school, summer, and community-based youth programs

Learning labs allow more flexible group sizes and more room for exploration, project work, and mixed readiness levels.

  • Good fit for schools, nonprofits, libraries, and community sites
  • Designed for enrichment settings where curiosity and experimentation matter
  • Supports students who are new to STEM as well as students ready for more challenge
What partners can expect

A strong program fit starts with practical details.

Schools and community organizations usually need clarity more than inspiration. The model works best when the basics are clear from the beginning.

Planning

Start with age range, timing, and group size

Partnership conversations begin with who the students are, when the program would run, and what kind of setting the site can support.

Site role

Share a space and a point person

Partner sites should expect to help coordinate logistics such as student group, room setup, and a staff contact who can work alongside createMPLS.

Delivery

Hands-on projects happen on site

The program is designed to bring structured activities, tools, and guided learning into the setting students already know.

Tools and experiences

What students actually do.

Depending on the program setting and student age, participants may work with LEGO Education materials, robotics systems, coding platforms, 3D printing, and other hands-on STEM tools.

LEGO Education Robotics Coding 3D printing Design challenges Collaborative problem solving
  • Students build and test projects instead of only hearing about STEM concepts
  • Students debug, revise, and explain their thinking as part of the work
  • Programs are meant to grow both technical confidence and comfort working with others
Access design

No-cost participation is part of how the programs are designed.

The aim is not only to offer good STEM programming. It is to offer it in ways students can actually reach and stay with.

Cost

Free to students and families

The no-cost model is visible across the site because price changes who can say yes to a program.

Logistics

Programs run where students already are

On-site delivery can reduce the extra transportation and coordination that often narrow participation first.

Audience

Built for students who have had fewer STEM opportunities

The programs are designed with unequal access in mind, especially for students who have not had consistent exposure to hands-on STEM learning.

Next step

If you can picture one of these programs in your school or community space, start the conversation.

The contact page is set up to route school and community inquiries directly into the partnership path.

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