Engineering Birthday Parties
Ages 5 and up.
Engineering parties with LEGO™ system, Technic, and Mindstorm
RACE CARS | BATTLE TRACK | CATAPULTS | and MORE
Overview
We supply the LEGO™, the expertise, and a fun project. You supply the kids.
Together we create fun and hands-on learning.
What type of project will we work on?
Typically we work on either a belt drive car or a battletrack 'monorail' project.
We have found these to be the easiest to build while still allowing for advanced and
creative exploration. Our goal is to make sure all participants can successfully
complete the project.
- Where are the parties offered?
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At Your Site Typically, Typically, we will arrive and set up
immediately before the party. Children may have free play with the LEGO™
until a sufficient number have arrived to begin the project. At the end of
the 1 to 1 ½ hour project (an age appropriate directed building activity
utilizing LEGO™ Technic and system components) we will pack up while
children go to other activities. We expect to be at your site for approximately
15 minutes before the party and 15 minutes after the party. Other scenarios can be arranged.
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At Our Sites
- Play-Well Marin: 216 Greenfield Avenue, San Anselmo, CA
- Play-Well Pleasanton: 5737 Valley Avenue #B, Pleasanton, CA
What does a party cost?
Prices vary depending upon the location and length of the party,
please contact your area manager<
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How do I schedule a party?
Please contact your regional coordinator:
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Is there a deposit?
If you would like to schedule a birthday party or event there is a non-refundable $100 deposit.
Do you accept credit cards? Yes.
Does the party work well for boys and girls? Yes, we tailor our projects to age group and gender. All kids have a great time!
How old do the participants need to be? The participants need to be at least four years old. In this age bracket we would build a simple belt drive car. For older participants, we would work on a battletrack project or tailor a specific project.
How long does the party last? A typical offsite birthday party lasts for 1 to 1 ½ hours depending on age and location. Parties at our sites last for 2 to 2.5 hours. There is built-in time to allow all guests to arrive before starting the activity, and there is also time built in for food (pizza is a favorite) and cake.
Do you do parties for adults? Absolutely! Adults have just as much fun as the kids!
Can younger or older siblings participate? Yes, siblings can participate. However, you will be charged per participant regardless of their age and how much of the party activity they participate in.
Is there an ideal size for the party? We have found that you need at least six participants to generate enough excitement and energy to make a successful party. However, most parties typically have at least ten participants.
What is the largest event you have done? We have done a birthday party for fifty kids. (Triplets and each of their sets of friends).
Do the participants get to keep any of the LEGO® bricks? The participants do not get to keep the bricks because we reuse them throughout year for our classes, camps, and other activities, and because the cost of the materials used for birthday projects is quite high (typically $50 or more per child) We do encourage parents to take pictures of the participant's creations!
Do you offer parties on weekdays? Yes, we typically offer parties after 5 p.m. at your site during the weekdays. Parties can be scheduled at our activity centers at any time, subject to instructor availability.