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Embark Labs
Embark Labs is an education program that teaches elementary and middle school kids design and computational thinking in a hands-on, collaborative way. We have worked with 500+ families through our events at Google, Cisco and the Computer History Museum. We are running multiple weeks of summer programs (June-Aug 2015) and are partnering with several K-8 schools to offer our programs during/after the school day.
You can get a sense of our programs from these pictures and videos on our YouTube channel.
Embark Labs was recently featured in this brief documentary, The Coding Generation, about how to increase diversity in the tech industry. Check it out and spread the word!
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Jessie Arora is founder of Embark Labs, student-centered learning communities that teach kids computational and design thinking in a collaborative, hands-on way. She has spent the last 10+ years focused on the intersection of education and technology with experiences at Google, Citizen Schools & the Stanford Graduate School of Ed (POLS '08). More about her perspective on education on her blog, edcrunch.org, and you can follow her on Twitter @Jessie_Arora.
Brian VanDyck is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Embark Labs. Brian holds a Multiple Subject CA Credential and an MEd in Instructional Technology. He is a Google Certified Teacher (MTV ‘08) who has spent the last 20+ years perfecting the art of teaching in middle school classrooms throughout the Bay Area. As a faculty member at CalStateTEACH (CSUMB) he trains the next generation of educators. Brian was one of the founding developers and faculty for Google’s CAPE (Computing and Programming Experience) program in 2010. Since then he has taught computer science to almost 3000 elementary and middle school students.
You can get a sense of our programs from these pictures and videos on our YouTube channel.
Embark Labs was recently featured in this brief documentary, The Coding Generation, about how to increase diversity in the tech industry. Check it out and spread the word!
Team:
Jessie Arora is founder of Embark Labs, student-centered learning communities that teach kids computational and design thinking in a collaborative, hands-on way. She has spent the last 10+ years focused on the intersection of education and technology with experiences at Google, Citizen Schools & the Stanford Graduate School of Ed (POLS '08). More about her perspective on education on her blog, edcrunch.org, and you can follow her on Twitter @Jessie_Arora.
Brian VanDyck is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Embark Labs. Brian holds a Multiple Subject CA Credential and an MEd in Instructional Technology. He is a Google Certified Teacher (MTV ‘08) who has spent the last 20+ years perfecting the art of teaching in middle school classrooms throughout the Bay Area. As a faculty member at CalStateTEACH (CSUMB) he trains the next generation of educators. Brian was one of the founding developers and faculty for Google’s CAPE (Computing and Programming Experience) program in 2010. Since then he has taught computer science to almost 3000 elementary and middle school students.
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December 29, 2015
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Ann Kinkor
Embark Labs provided our bright 9 year old grandson Ben with a highly skilled and well presented computer program. As a former educator, I was very impressed with the clear goals and objectives of his one week Coding class and it's linkage to MIT's science programs. Ben loved every minute of the program, could never wait to get there in the morning and hated that he could not take even more classes at that time. Ben had to return home to Riverside.( I hope the program goes to Southern California.) Ben wants to return to another session of Embark next summer in Palo Alto. We hope to take him back to the program, too! Congratulations Embark Labs on creating a welcoming and stimulating science class for students!
April 21, 2015
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Amrita Ghai
This is such a great alternative to the standard summer camp! It was clear to see the children learning through hands on activities. The teachers were energetic, patient and eager to help the children.
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Is Embark Labs worth it?
Parents recommend Embark Labs and the average rating is 5 out of 5. Overall, the reviews indicate that Embark Labs provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for children.
What ages can go to Embark Labs?
Embark Labs has camps and classes for children. Age-appropriate activities are designed to engage and inspire children at different developmental stages.
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