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Explore our two exciting STEAM enrichment tracks! Courses available for students grades 2 to 5 at Wai’alae Elementary.

Spring 2026 Programs

Registration deadline 1/15/25

    • Where: Wai'alae Elementary

    • Dates: Jan 20, 2026 - May 12, 2026 (no class 3/17/26)

    • Grade: 2-3

    • When: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:15pm

    • Program Fee: $400 (16 sessions)

    • Course Description: This course introduces learners to foundational computer science concepts through engaging virtual reality (VR) projects. Students build interactive 3D worlds using DelightEx, while developing skills in computational thinking, collaboration and creativity. No prior coding experience req.

    • All levels welcome

    • All equipment provided

    • Where: Wai'alae Elementary

    • Dates: Jan 20, 2026 - May 12, 2026 (no class 3/17/26)

    • Grade: 4-5

    • When: Tuesdays 3:20 - 4:20pm

    • Program Fee: $400 (16 sessions)

    • Course Description: This course introduces students to key computer science concepts through playful, creative virtual reality projects. Using DelightEx Edu, students design interactive 3D worlds and simple games while building confidence with events, loops, variables, and conditionals. No coding experience req.

    • All levels welcome

    • All equipment provided

    • Where: Wai'alae Elementary

    • Dates: Jan 21, 2026 - May 13, 2026 (no class 3/18/26)

    • Grade: 2-3

    • When: Wednesdays 1:45 - 2:30pm

    • Program Fee: $400 (16 sessions)

    • Course Description: Turn your ideas into an adventure in Digital Storytellers! In this class, students will learn how to be captivating storytellers by creating their very own digital stories. They’ll learn how to design characters, develop with exciting plots, and use interactive elements to make their stories fun and engaging.

    • All levels welcome

    • All equipment provided

    • Where: Wai'alae Elementary

    • Dates: Jan 21, 2026 - May 13, 2026 (no class 3/18/26)

    • Grade: 4-5

    • When: Wednesdays 2:35 - 3:35pm

    • Program Fee: $400 (16 sessions)

    • Course Description: Transform your ideas into immersive narratives in Digital Storytellers! Students will develop storytelling skills as they craft original digital stories. AI tools will be used as a supplement to support brainstorming and creative development, while students remain the primary creators of their stories.

    • All levels welcome

    • All equipment provided

Our classes in action!

  • Two young boys standing indoors with large geometric structure helmets made of colorful plastic rods and joints, one in blue and the other in green. The boy in orange is in front of a white wall, and the boy in blue is in front of a yellow door.
  • A castle tower with a dragon nearby, two armored figures fighting, and a man standing in front, set against a green landscape with mountains and trees.
  • Six young children sitting at desks in a classroom, some raising their hands, smiling and looking happy.
  • A young boy wearing a yellow shirt is sitting at a desk, constructing a colorful stick sculpture with yellow, pink, blue, and green sticks. The structure is tall and complex, with the boy smiling at the camera.
  • Group of children sitting at a table in a classroom, using tablets for educational activities, with bookshelves and instructional materials in the background.
  • A smiling boy pointing at a laptop computer in a classroom, showing a comic strip with cats on the screen.
  • Two young girls sitting at a wooden table using laptops in a classroom setting. The girl in the foreground is smiling at the camera, wearing a white t-shirt with cartoon characters. The girl in the background has long dark hair and is looking at the camera. The laptop screens display educational comics or stories.