LUCERNE, Calif. – There was an excited, happy buzz in the room on Friday, Nov. 15, when 18 students in the Kid Connection after school program at Lucerne Elementary enjoyed the first of three two-hour sessions making Lego robots.

The kits and laptops for these free sessions were provided by the Children’s Museum of Art and Science (CMAS).

CMAS volunteers Kinene Barzin, Ginger Ingersoll and Carolynn Jarrett were on hand to help students navigate the construction and programming of the robots.

There are 12 different robots which can be created with these kits. The kits provide students with hands-on time to learn basic physics with gears, sensors and small motors.

Students also must use the computer to program the robot to move, determine speeds and direction of rotation, or add sounds.

Close attention to detail and problem solving skills are necessary to complete a successful project.

CMAS is offering these free sessions to any after school program in the county and also will serve charter schools or clusters of home-schooled students if invited.

Contact Billy Gear at 707-279-1514 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule a date.