Screen-Free Learning
- No screens
- Hands-on building
- Physical manipulation
- Tactile learning
- Creative focus
Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Gowanus
Screen-free robotics program in Gowanus for ages 2-14 where kids build and take home a robot each class, covering circuits, motors, and artistic customization.
Brooklyn Robot Foundry’s Gowanus location offers screen-free robotics education where kids build and take home a robot each class. The curriculum covers circuits, motors, and artistic customization in a hands-on makerspace environment that emphasizes creativity and engineering fundamentals without screens.
| Detail | Information |
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| Address | 98 4th Street, Suite 106, Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY 11231 |
| Borough | Brooklyn (Gowanus) |
| Provider | Brooklyn Robot Foundry |
| Program Type | Afterschool, Enrichment |
| Website | brooklynrobotfoundry.com |
| Cost | Varies (contact for pricing) |
| Ages Served | 2-14 years old |
Robotics Fundamentals
- Circuits education
- Motor mechanics
- Engineering basics
- Problem-solving
- Technical skills
Artistic Customization
- Robot decoration
- Creative design
- Artistic expression
- Personalization
- Aesthetic development
Take-Home Projects
- Keep each robot
- Portfolio building
- Skill progression
- Family sharing
- Lasting creations
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Gowanus participants enjoy:
- Screen-Free Robotics: Hands-on learning without digital screens, focusing on physical building
- Build & Keep: Create and take home a unique robot from every single class
- Circuits & Motors: Learn fundamental engineering concepts through hands-on experience
- Artistic Freedom: Customize and decorate robots with creative materials
- Age-Appropriate: Curriculum scaled from toddlers through middle school
- Small Classes: Intimate learning environment for personalized attention
- Maker Culture: Emphasis on creativity, experimentation, and iteration
- Progressive Skills: Build complexity and understanding across multiple sessions
- STEAM Integration: Science, technology, engineering, art, and math combined
Brooklyn Robot Foundry pioneered screen-free robotics education, creating a unique approach where students physically build robots using circuits and motors rather than coding on screens. Their curriculum emphasizes hands-on making, creative customization, and taking home completed projects. With locations in Gowanus and South Slope, Brooklyn Robot Foundry serves families seeking tactile STEAM education that develops engineering fundamentals and creative problem-solving.
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Visit the Website Go to brooklynrobotfoundry.com to explore classes and curriculum.
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Contact for Information Reach out to inquire about age-appropriate classes, schedules, and tuition rates.
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Choose a Program Select classes that match your child’s age and interests.
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Register Online Complete enrollment and pay tuition through the website.
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Start Building Begin creating robots to take home each class!
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Last updated: November 24, 2025
Program details and tuition subject to change. Please contact Brooklyn Robot Foundry directly to confirm current offerings, schedules, and pricing.