Fourth graders are eligible for either program, and beginners are welcome in both. The best choice depends on your child’s interests, maturity, and readiness for a more structured competition experience.

Explore Robotics may be the better fit if your child:

• Most enjoys creative LEGO building
• Is interested in adding motors, sensors, and coding to a team model
• Would benefit from a shorter class and a less demanding season
• Is still developing confidence with teamwork and presenting ideas

Challenge Robotics may be the better fit if your child:

• Is excited about building and programming a robot to complete missions and score points
• Is ready to help with an Innovation Project and speak with judges
• Can stay engaged during a two-hour class
• Is prepared for regular attendance and the commitment of a competition team

Previous robotics experience is not required for Challenge. If you are still unsure which program would be the best fit, please email us before registering.

Students who enroll in FLL Challenge competition robotics classes will compete against other robotics teams in the state at a local qualifier in December.  Teams may advance to the State Championship at Jesuit High School in January.

The last day that you can enroll your child for one of our classes is four weeks after the start day.  Late registrants (those who start after session 1) will only be admitted if there is a spot on an existing team in the class or if there are enough late registrants to start a new team.

When you register, you can choose to pay the registration fee and the total tuition upfront, or you can pay the registration fee and set up a payment plan.

With a payment plan, your tuition is split into monthly payments automatically charged to your credit card every 30 days. The first payment is due 30 days after registration. Each class has a payment deadline, which is the first day of the last month of the class. The number of payments depends on how many 30-day periods fall before this deadline. The earlier you register, the lower your monthly payment will be!

For example, suppose on June 15 you register for a class that runs from August to December and the tuition is $375.  The payment deadline for tuition is December 1. You will have five monthly payments of $75 (around July 15, August 15, September 15, October 15, and November 15), so the full amount is paid by December 1.

If you register for the same class on August 15, you will have three monthly payments (around September 15, October 15, November 15) of $125 each.

If you have any questions or need special payment arrangements, please email us at info@stemandroboticscenter.com. We’re happy to discuss payment plan options with you.

If you need to withdraw your child from classes, please send a written request to info@stemandroboticscenter.com. Our cancellation and refund policy varies based on when we receive your request.

Cancellation Requests Received:

• At Least 3 Weeks Prior to the Start of a Session:
  • You will receive a refund of any fees paid, minus a 10% processing fee.
  • Alternatively, you can choose to apply 100% of the fees paid as a credit toward future classes and events.
  • You will not be responsible for any tuition payments.
• Fewer Than 3 Weeks Prior to the Start of a Session:
  • Any fees paid, minus the first month’s tuition, will be applied as a credit toward future classes and events.
• Once a Session Has Begun:
  • Due to the collaborative nature of our programs, we cannot honor cancellation requests after the session has started.
  • You will be responsible for the full tuition amount regardless of attendance.
  • Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be applied to future events and classes.

Scholarships are available through The STEM and Robotics Center through our registration provider, Activity Hero.  Scholarships are available for those who meet income requirements and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information on scholarships, please visit Activity Hero’s website.

Click here for a copy of our class and holiday schedule

ActivityHero requires a credit card to register online, but we’re happy to offer an alternative if you prefer not to use one.

To register without a credit card, please email us at info@stemandroboticscenter.com to make payment arrangements and manually register your child. We’ll work with you directly to complete the registration.

You may drop off or mail a check or cash for the registration fee to:

The STEM and Robotics Center
61 Park Place Dr., Ste. D
Covington, LA 70433

Payment must be received within one week of registration or before the first day of class, whichever comes first, to hold your child’s spot.

Monthly tuition can also be paid by check or cash at the first class of each month, but all payment arrangements must be made via email in advance.