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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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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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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Next step: 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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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).
Heidi
All of them seem great, I think I'd have a hard time deciding too.
Michelle
Aiden would love the Minecraft or lego robotics! Jared would love him to do the computer programming to be like dad.
Amber
Nathan would LOVE the minecraft class. Sounds great!
Mike Jensen
My son would love to go to one of these. Will definitely check it out regardless.
Briann Neeley
My daughter would love the lego one
Jones
Both my kids would enjoy the lego robotics and the Minecraft classes, trouble is choosing who gets to go lol ;)
Rebecca
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.
Rebecca
Aaaaand... I didn't answer the exact question: I think the robotics class sounds super fun.
Vanessa
The Lego one!!
Leisha
Mr. L is obsessed with Minecraft so definitely that one.
Carly
My 10 yr old really wants to start getting into mine craft she would love that!
Monica Alters
Minecraft. My kids would love it.
Sarah C
This place sounds awesome! My 8 year old would love the minecraft and lego programs!
Shannon
This looks awesome! My daughter would love the robotics there! So fun!
Evonne
I can see Savannah liking this, except I am pretty sure she doesn't have a clue what Mine Craft is...neither do I.
Julie Robertson
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!
Kathleen
Emilie tried out the free Pi day celebration and says she wants to do the Chess classes!
Mariel @ Or so she says...
This sounds right up my kid's alley!
Erin
My son would love the Minecraft class!!
Ashlee
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!
Danielly
Zaniac sounds like the school I wish my kids could attemd on a regular basis. ;)
Victoria @ obSEUSSed
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.
Shannon Barnhill
Sounds like George and my son Reed would be great buddies if we lived closer! Reed is going to love this place!