Science Akadémeia, the Atlanta Preschool of Science

Space Week Fun at Science Akadémeia!
Our students are learning all about the solar system, even on the playground!
Today, we brought space exploration outdoors with inflatable planet balloons and active learning games. The children played “Planet Hot Potato” with Jupiter and “Musical Planets,” where they ran around the Sun and picked up a planet when the music stopped.
It was inspiring to see their creativity come alive! Some students even used an inflatable astronaut toy to run around planet Earth, creating their own space adventure through imaginative play.
We love seeing our young scientists explore, move, create, and learn through hands-on experiences. Space Week is off to an amazing start!

Inventors & Inventions Week Was a Success!
This week, our young inventors put their creativity, curiosity, and engineering skills to the test during an exciting week of hands-on STEM exploration!
Campers learned about famous inventors from diverse backgrounds and discovered how great ideas can change the world. They designed their own Inventor Hats, built inventions using LEGO®, K'NEX®, and Gears building systems, and explored the engineering design process through trial, testing, and improvement.
Students took flight with paper airplane challenges inspired by the Wright Brothers, designed futuristic vehicles, created protective bird nests and parachutes to save eggs during an egg-drop challenge, and built Rube Goldberg machines that demonstrated cause and effect in fun and creative ways.
To wrap up the week, students engineered and decorated their own windmills, learning how inventions can harness the power of wind to perform useful work.
Throughout the week, campers practiced critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, perseverance, and creativity, skills that every inventor needs. Most importantly, they learned that mistakes are part of the invention process and that some of the best ideas come from trying, testing, and improving.
We are so proud of our future inventors and engineers!
Next stop: Space Explorers Week!

Building Strong Bodies and Strong Minds!
This week, our campers had an amazing time participating in classic outdoor field day activities, including the Egg-and-Spoon Race, Three-Legged Race, and Sack Race!
While the children were having fun, they were also developing important executive functioning skills that support learning and self-regulation.
The Egg-and-Spoon Race challenged students to slow down, focus, and control their movements, strengthening inhibitory control, the ability to pause, think, and resist impulsive actions.
The Three-Legged Race encouraged teamwork, communication, and self-control as partners worked together to coordinate their movements and achieve a common goal.
The Sack Race required balance, concentration, and persistence as students carefully planned each jump while staying focused on their goal.
These types of activities help children develop:
• Focus and attention
• Self-control and inhibitory control
• Coordination and balance
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication
• Perseverance and resilience
At Science Akadémeia, we know that learning happens everywhere, including on the playground! Through active play, our students are building the cognitive and physical skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Eco-Warriors Week Was Wildly Fun!
Our campers spent the week exploring the amazing world of wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, and animal adaptations during our Eco-Warriors Camp!
Students became wildlife scientists as they learned about animals from around the world, the habitats they call home, and the unique adaptations that help them survive. Using an augmented reality globe, campers researched animals and their habitats, explored different continents, and discovered where various species live around the world. The interactive technology brought geography and wildlife to life, allowing students to see how animals are connected to their environments.
One of the highlights of the week was a special visit from the Zoo, where students met a corn snake, a tortoise, and a ferret up close! They learned fascinating facts about each animal and what makes them uniquely adapted to their habitats.
Our young engineers also designed and built their own animal habitats, carefully considering food, water, shelter, and environmental needs for their chosen animals. Through this project, students gained a deeper understanding of ecosystems and the importance of protecting wildlife habitats.
And because it's Science Akadémeia, we added plenty of robotics and coding! Students programmed Dash Robot during our exciting "Dash Goes on a Safari" challenge and used Tale-Bot to navigate animal habitats while practicing coding, sequencing, and problem-solving skills.
From wildlife exploration and habitat design to augmented reality, robotics adventures, and outdoor fun, our campers had an unforgettable week learning about the natural world and how we can become better stewards of our planet.

An Object in Motion, Stays in Motion!
This week at Science Akadémeia Summer Camp, our campers put Newton's First Law into action as they stayed active, energized, and moving during our outdoor adventures!
From racing through exciting obstacle courses to mastering the art of jumping rope, our students discovered that physical activity is not only fun but also helps build coordination, balance, endurance, and confidence. Many of our campers experienced traditional playground games like jump rope for the very first time and quickly embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and determination.
The obstacle course was a camp favorite! Campers climbed, balanced, zig-zagged, jumped, and sprinted their way through each challenge while encouraging one another and celebrating their successes.
At Science Akadémeia, we believe learning happens everywhere—including outdoors. Through active play, children develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, perseverance, and healthy habits that support lifelong learning.
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Jumping Rope
Obstacle Courses
Teamwork
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STEM in Motion
Because when kids are moving, they're learning!

When Technology Meets Creativity, Magic Happens!
One of the most inspiring moments from our Robotics & Coding Camp this week was watching our students bring their unique personalities, creativity, and cultural identities into their engineering projects.
Using recycled water bottles and craft materials, campers designed and built their own robot creations before programming our KIBO robots to interact with them. The excitement on their faces as their creations came to life was absolutely priceless!
One student thoughtfully placed a bindi on her robot's forehead, reflecting her own cultural heritage and identity. It was a beautiful reminder that robotics is not just about technology, it's about self-expression, creativity, storytelling, and celebrating who we are.
This is one of the many reasons we love using KinderLab Robotics, Inc. robots at Science Akadémeia. KinderLab Robotics, Inc. allows children to learn coding and robotics in a developmentally appropriate way while encouraging imagination, innovation, and individuality. There are no limits to what children can create. Every robot becomes unique because every child is unique.
Through KinderLab Robotics, Inc., our students are learning that technology is not something separate from themselves, it is a tool they can use to express their ideas, solve problems, share their stories, and even celebrate their culture.
Watching children proudly connect their identities to their engineering projects is exactly what STEM education should be about: empowering young innovators to see themselves as creators, inventors, and future leaders.
At Science Akadémeia, we are not just teaching robotics. We are helping children discover that their voice, creativity, and culture belong in STEM.

Sometimes the simplest joys make the biggest memories.
This week at Science Akadémeia Summer Camp, our students had so much fun discovering traditional outdoor games like hopscotch and jump rope. For many of our campers, this was their very first time experiencing these classic childhood activities!
It was wonderful to see their excitement as they learned how to hop, balance, count, take turns, cheer for one another, and try again with confidence. These games may seem simple, but they help children build coordination, focus, rhythm, patience, teamwork, and resilience.
At Science Akadémeia, summer camp is not only about STEM learning—it is also about friendship, movement, laughter, and creating joyful childhood memories.
We love seeing our students explore, play, learn, and grow together!
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What an Amazing Week at Robotics & Coding Camp!
This week, our campers became young engineers, coders, inventors, and problem-solvers as they explored the exciting world of robotics and technology!
Campers were introduced to a variety of coding robots and learned how robots use instructions, sensors, motors, and programming to complete tasks. One of the most important lessons of the week was discovering the 7 major components of a robot: the controller (brain), sensors, actuators, power supply, mechanical structure, communication system, and programming. Our students loved learning how these parts work together to bring robots to life!
Creativity was on full display during our Robot Creation Challenge, where campers transformed recycled water bottles into their very own robot inventions. They decorated and personalized their creations before using our KIBO robots to interact with them through coding and movement. Watching their ideas come to life was truly inspiring!
The fun didn't stop in the classroom. Campers also enjoyed plenty of outdoor adventures, including traditional childhood games such as hopscotch and jump rope, while building friendships and teamwork skills. The favorite activity of the week? Our exciting obstacle course challenge, where campers climbed, jumped, balanced, crawled, and cheered each other on through every challenge.
Most importantly, this week was about more than robotics and coding, it was about making new friends, working together, building confidence, and discovering that learning can be both educational and fun.
We are so proud of our young innovators and can't wait to see what they discover next!

Robotics & Coding Week is Here!
This week at Science Akadémeia Summer Camp, our campers are diving into the exciting world of Robotics and Coding! Through hands-on building challenges, coding activities, engineering projects, and problem-solving adventures, students are learning how technology helps us create, innovate, and explore the future.
But summer camp is about more than robots and coding, it's also about building friendships, creating memories, and having fun!
Throughout the week, campers are working together, collaborating on projects, cheering each other on, and making new friends from different schools and communities. Whether they are programming a robot, building an invention, or enjoying outdoor play, they are developing teamwork, confidence, and social skills that will last long after camp ends.
At Science Akadémeia, we believe the best learning happens when children are engaged, inspired, and connected to one another.
Here's to a week filled with innovation, exploration, laughter, and new friendships!

What an incredible Chemistry Week at Science Akadémeia Summer Camp!

Our young scientists spent the week exploring the fascinating world of chemistry through hands-on experiments and STEM challenges. From creating bouncy eggs and colorful pH indicators to inflating balloons with carbon dioxide, making slime, building rainbow density towers, and watching volcanoes erupt, campers learned that science is everywhere around us.

Throughout the week, students practiced observing, predicting, experimenting, and drawing conclusions just like real scientists. Most importantly, they discovered that learning can be exciting, messy, creative, and fun!

We are so proud of our campers' curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to explore new ideas. Thank you to our amazing teachers, counselors, and families for making our first week of summer camp such a success.

Stay tuned as we continue our summer STEM adventures!