Inventor's Lab (Fall 2026) - Pick-up available from PS 130 Lower + PS 130 Upper + PS 321 Upper
Thu, Sep 24 · 3:30 PM
KoKo Lot at 440 19th St. (Between 8th Ave & Prospect Park West) · Greenwood Heights
Take a trip back in time to explore a world without technology! How different was life without the simple machines we take for granted like the wheel-and-axle and the screw? In this Inventor’s Lab workshop, kids learn the history and mechanics of the six simple machines (inclined plane, wedge, lever, wheel-and-axle, screw, and pulley). Through tinkering and material exploration, kids will learn the creative and real-life applications of the simple machines, opening up endless opportunities for inventive thinking and building. We will be inspired by the natural world around us, incorporating nature and the resources that surround us into our creations, solutions, and process. Pick-up is available from PS 130 Lower, PS 130 Upper, + PS 321 Upper for an added cost. Pick-up is an optional add-on that applies to the full semester. The cost for pick-up is $136 ($17/session). Kids are picked up by a KoKo NYC Teaching Artist at school dismissal time and escorted to the Lot. Kids have snack and playtime until the workshop begins at 3:30PM. Workshop dates for Fall 2026: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19 (8 sessions total) NO workshops on: 11/5 Dismissal Timing: For Fall 2026, we will have staggered dismissal times as sunset gets earlier. Workshop times will be: September - mid-October, 3:30PM - 5:30PM mid-October - November, 3:30PM - 5PM More about the workshop: This workshop takes place at the KoKo NYC Lot located at 440 19th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215, between 8th Ave and Prospect Park West The workshop will take place fully outdoors There is a port-a-potty onsite for bathroom use Kids will use handsaws, battery-operated drills, and other tools in this workshop KoKo NYC workshops are an inclusive environment where all kids are welcome! We encourage participation from kids of all gender identities, neurodiverse experiences, and skill levels with tools. KoKo NYC Teaching Artists and staff represent a wide diversity of personal and professional experiences. We are proactive and intentional about our teaching approach and support of all KoKo kids. If you have any questions about whether KoKo NYC is a good fit for your kid, please email us (info@kokonyc.org). If cost is a barrier for your family, please email info@kokonyc.org.
Ages 5–7