In this era of change, Stratolab is changing too. We are shifting our focus from after-school classes to software. In the new year we will be creating video games that teach. As a result, we are closing our cozy studio. January 31 will be our last class. Last Chance to Take a Stratolab Class. Call [...]
Eric Scott is our new Advanced Computer Programming teacher. He runs Dolphin Micro, a web development company, but loves to teach a bit on the side. I have worked with him and he is an outstanding programmer. I’m very happy to have him on our team teaching our Game Programming for Teens course. By the way, he also [...]
“…By the way, [my sons] are really enjoying the projects and the process of making them. As a parent, I could not ask for anything more :)”
— Angela L.
Queens
“After a summer of creating robots and video games, he’s addicted to not just playing with tech, but MAKING tech…”
— Jay Z.
Expect the return of old favorites as well as some exciting, new courses here at Stratolab. For starters, Video Game Programming is available after-school and weekends too. Robotics Jr. (Ages 9 & up) and the more advanced Robotics for Teens (ages 13 & up) is back and refitted with new goals & contests. For all [...]
“DIY Electronics was one of my favorite classes. It was just incredible trying to make a guitar out of an Altoids box. … I also enjoyed building robots… seeing them successfully complete the challenges made me feel satisfied and proud of what I’ve accomplished. ”
— Kyle L.
Student, Age 13
“I had a great time at Stratolab. Thank you for introducing me to new things. I really enjoyed the DIY Electronics. I thought building the flashlight and the electric guitar was really cool! Who knew that you could build a guitar out of an Altoids tin?”
— Matthew L.
Student, Age 11
This year’s summer workshops were a huge hit. With most classes filled to capacity, we want to thank all new and returning Stratolab members. With such great students doing amazing work, Stratolab is always fun and rewarding for all.
For summer 2008, our innovative ensemble of instructors have devised two new courses for the summer. Also we will continue our StratoLounge experiment on weekday afternoons starting the second week of July. For details, see the Courses page. Comic Storytelling and Animation covers two subjects: the six C’s of comic storytelling, and stop motion animation. The Six C’s [...]
To celebrate spring, Stratolab invites the public to visit our Upper West Side Studio for “StratoLounge.” All through May, when courses are not in session, StratoLounge will be open to everyone! StratoLounge is a place to come hang out Tuesday – Saturday after school. Please come visit, use our computers, play games, do homework, or [...]
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