Idea Lab Kids - Howard County

09/23/2026

What Does the “S” in STEAM Stand For? 🔬

S = SCIENCE

Science is all about asking questions, exploring how things work, and discovering why.

From chemistry experiments to exploring nature, science encourages kids to stay curious and look for answers.

At IDEA Lab Kids, we turn that curiosity into hands-on discovery. 🧪🌱

09/22/2026

A new season begins, bringing cooler days, colorful leaves, and endless opportunities to learn, explore, and discover. 🍁🔬✨

Are your kids excited about all the learning that comes this fall?
Join us and let’s make this season full of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on fun! 🚀

09/21/2026

Routine is great for a developing child—but a little variety can open the door to something new. ✨

Our STEAM classes explore everything from art and coding to programming and chemistry, with hands-on learning that keeps kids engaged, curious, and excited to discover more.

💡🔬🎨 Mix it up. Try something new. You never know what interests or talents might emerge from your child.

09/19/2026

Who says learning to code can’t feel like an adventure? 🎮💻
With Code Champions, students learn real coding skills while designing games, apps, and interactive projects.

Along the way, personalized learning and real-time feedback help students progress while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and creativity.

And with opportunities to explore safe and responsible AI learning, students are developing skills for the technology of today and tomorrow.

Ready to become a Code Champion? 🚀

09/18/2026

💡WHO SAYS LEARNING HAS TO HAPPEN IN A CLASSROOM?
Take STEAM anywhere with fun, hands-on activities that let kids explore, experiment, create, and solve wherever they are.

From the car to the kitchen, there’s always an opportunity to discover something new! 🔬
STEAM learning that goes wherever curiosity takes them. 🌌

09/16/2026

Coding builds more than technical skills. It helps students strengthen problem-solving, creativity, logic, and persistence.🧑‍💻

With Code Champions, students learn real coding skills while creating games, apps, and interactive projects through engaging, personalized learning experiences.

And as technology evolves, students can also explore AI in a safe and responsible learning environment.

This National Coding Week, inspire students to create, problem-solve, and build skills for the future. 💻🚀

09/15/2026

Celebrating the people who keep our digital world running! 💻
From coding and cybersecurity to software and problem-solving, IT professionals turn ideas into technology we use every day.

Today, we celebrate their skills, creativity, and innovation—and inspire the next generation of tech creators. 🚀
Could your child be the IT professional of tomorrow? Find a location near you and enroll them now🔗 https://idealabkids.com/locations

09/14/2026

Inventor Spotlight: Mary Anderson 🚗
In 1903, Mary Anderson patented a device that allowed drivers to clear rain, snow, and sleet from their windshields without getting out of the car.

Her idea was simple, but incredibly useful. She noticed a problem, thought of a solution, and turned that solution into an invention.
And while windshield wipers may seem ordinary today, her invention became an essential part of every modern car.

💡 STEAM lesson: Innovation doesn’t always begin with a complicated idea. Sometimes, it starts by noticing an everyday problem and asking, “How can I make this better?”

09/13/2026

Every new skill can lead to a new interest.🌟
Every question can lead to a new discovery.🔍
And every hands-on experience can reveal a talent they never knew they had.🪄

Give your child the opportunity to explore, create, experiment, and discover what they’re capable of.

The possibilities are endless. Start exploring with IDEA Lab Kids. 🚀

09/12/2026

Before Minecraft, Mario, and Fortnite, there was… Tennis for Two! 🕹️
Created in 1958 by physicist William Higinbotham, Tennis for Two is widely recognized as one of the earliest video games ever created. It was built on an oscilloscope and displayed a simple tennis match — decades before video games became part of everyday life! 🤯

From those first pixels to today’s immersive worlds, video games have come a long way — combining technology, creativity, design, storytelling, and problem-solving. 💡🎮
If your kids could create their own video game, what would it be? 👾

01/15/2024

We started 2024 with gratitude to registered families over the years, as well as information regarding plans outside of the Idea Lab Kids campus.

Our lease ends soon

We have news about Steam On Demand (http://tinyurl.com/4fk255eb)

We continue to provide services through HoCo Rec

Please let us know if you opt to remain on our mailing list regarding additional partnerships.

Stop by to chat, or snag a resource during one of our lab closure events: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idea-lab-hoco-farewell-tickets-782510679507?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Five incredible years of learning, innovation, and community on MD-108.

09/20/2023

September 25th, October 9th & 20th Day Camps OPEN! - https://mailchi.mp/idealabkids/sept-oct-day-camps

09/12/2023

September Day Camps - https://mailchi.mp/idealabkids/sept-day-camps

09/04/2023

Happy

Take time to live 💜

08/19/2023

1 Week Remains ☀️ 🏕️ - https://mailchi.mp/idealabkids/1weekuntilschool 1 week until an amazing school year, and our preschool + afterschool programs are here to support.

08/14/2023

2 weeks until preschool & afterschool - https://mailchi.mp/idealabkids/camppeschoolafterschool-15369229

08/11/2023

It’s is a lot of lines of code

08/10/2023

This week in Jr. 3D Art camp

08/08/2023

Microcontrollers in summer camp week 9 , where scrappy bots, art bots, auto bots, solar bots were made.