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Zaniac ignites the imagination

March 17, 2014 by Emily Hill 23 Comments

Disclosure: Zaniac provided my kids with a fun evening previewing their programs and a gift certificate to attend one 6-week Zaniac Technology Enrichment Program. They also provided me with another gift certificate to give away. Lucky you!

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Zaniac - ignite their imagination
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Did you catch that part about igniting the imagination, ’cause that’s exactly what Zaniac does. Within minutes of walking through the door, George discovered the Minecraft program and was glued to his seat watching as the instructor worked important math, science, and technology skills into a game he loves. And Livi had a pretty great time too.

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Zaniac - ignite the imagination

Zaniac - ignite the imagination

Zaniac - ignite the imagination
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What is Zaniac? In two sentences, Zaniac is “like school at its best – an active, inspiring place that is filled with friends and friends to be, where real math and technology learning is fun. We are the go-to after-school activity for parents who want their children to develop a passion for exploring and innovating.” In one sentence, which I made up all by myself, Zaniac rocks STEM education.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math—something more of our kids could use.

And they’re super successful at that whole “making real math and technology learning fun” thing. With programs ranging from chess and computer programming to LEGO Robotics and Minecraft, there’s something for every child. Livi wasn’t super interested in Minecraft or computer programming but she was super interested in checkers. We sat for quite a while as we played and she learned the basics.

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Zaniac - ignite the imagination
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Next step: chess!

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Zaniac - chess
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Each Zaniac program is 9 hours delivered in small-group formats (one of my favorite things about the programs). The only drawback? Trying to decide which program to register for. I’ve read through the program descriptions and they all sound fabulous. George was able to test out a couple during our evening at Zaniac and loved them all.

I’ll be signing him up but haven’t been able to yet because he can’t decide among LEGO Robotics, computer programming and Minecraft.

If you’re looking for a great after-school program, Zaniac has an Edison Club, an extended-day program that nurtures a child’s love of math and technology while offering drop-in daily homework help and flexible hours—the perfect program for working parents.

But wait, there’s more!

How’s that for an infomercial-style segue?

Zaniac also offers a Parents Night Out. Kids get to participate in those Minecraft, chess, LEGO Robotics activites while you get to enjoy date night. This event is usually runs from 5 to 9 p.m. and is free for Zaniac members ($20 for non-members).

And let’s not forget their spring break and summer camps. Spring break camp runs April 14th through 18th for 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. And summer camps run Monday through Friday for those same 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. Each week has a different theme; pricing depends on the program.

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Zaniac Sugarhouse
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They have campus locations in Park City and Sugarhouse and recently opened a campus in Greenwich, CT. You can check out the Zaniac website to learn more about the programs Zaniac offers. You can also check out the story of how Zaniac began (it’s a pretty great story even if I’m still not sure sure what Zane math is).

Filed Under: contests & giveaways, cool products, education, reviews Tagged With: giveaway, ignite the imagination, STEM, technology classes, technology for kids, technology programs for kids, tutoring, Zaniac

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Comments

  1. Heidi

    March 17, 2014 at 9:41 am

    All of them seem great, I think I’d have a hard time deciding too.

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  2. Michelle

    March 17, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Aiden would love the Minecraft or lego robotics! Jared would love him to do the computer programming to be like dad.

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  3. Amber

    March 17, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Nathan would LOVE the minecraft class. Sounds great!

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  4. Mike Jensen

    March 17, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    My son would love to go to one of these. Will definitely check it out regardless.

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  5. Briann Neeley

    March 17, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    My daughter would love the lego one

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  6. Jones

    March 17, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Both my kids would enjoy the lego robotics and the Minecraft classes, trouble is choosing who gets to go lol ;)

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  7. Rebecca

    March 17, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Never heard of this place! Sounds like a great place to get my daughter interested in math and science since I’m kind of dropping the ball there.

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    • Rebecca

      March 17, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Aaaaand… I didn’t answer the exact question: I think the robotics class sounds super fun.

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  8. Vanessa

    March 17, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    The Lego one!!

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  9. Leisha

    March 17, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Mr. L is obsessed with Minecraft so definitely that one.

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  10. Carly

    March 17, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    My 10 yr old really wants to start getting into mine craft she would love that!

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  11. Monica Alters

    March 17, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Minecraft. My kids would love it.

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  12. Sarah C

    March 18, 2014 at 1:26 am

    This place sounds awesome! My 8 year old would love the minecraft and lego programs!

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  13. Shannon

    March 18, 2014 at 8:31 am

    This looks awesome! My daughter would love the robotics there! So fun!

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  14. Evonne

    March 18, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    I can see Savannah liking this, except I am pretty sure she doesn’t have a clue what Mine Craft is…neither do I.

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  15. Julie Robertson

    March 19, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I would love to enroll my 10 year old daughter into Zane Math. She is struggling with math and the two of us spend lots of time each night working on it. We would both love the extra help! Thanks so much for this chance to win!

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  16. Kathleen

    March 20, 2014 at 7:55 pm

    Emilie tried out the free Pi day celebration and says she wants to do the Chess classes!

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  17. Mariel @ Or so she says...

    March 21, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    This sounds right up my kid’s alley!

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  18. Erin

    March 22, 2014 at 1:20 am

    My son would love the Minecraft class!!

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  19. Ashlee

    March 26, 2014 at 12:05 am

    my kids would love it all, computer programing for sure, they’d love minecraft, they all already love chess and checkers, and of course we’re huge lego fans!

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  20. Danielly

    March 26, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Zaniac sounds like the school I wish my kids could attemd on a regular basis. ;)

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  21. Victoria @ obSEUSSed

    March 26, 2014 at 8:15 am

    My son would love the Lego Robotic class. Zaniac is right down the street from us and zi’ve been wondering what they do. It looks so cool! My kids would love it.

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  22. Shannon Barnhill

    March 26, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Sounds like George and my son Reed would be great buddies if we lived closer! Reed is going to love this place!

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