BrickLab'26
Summer 2026 · Ages 5–8

Build.
Test.
Evolve.

A design-thinking inspired LEGO® camp in Encinitas where kids ages 5–8 turn sketches into builds — growing creativity, problem solving, teamwork, communication, and confidence.

15 Builders Max
2 Adults · ~1:7 Ratio

Kids drawing designs on paper at a park picnic table with LEGO bricks

How it works

The Three-Step Loop

Every day at BrickLab follows a design-thinking inspired rhythm — sketch, build, share — repeated and refined.

01

Ideate & Sketch

Each morning starts with paper and pencil. Kids draw their idea before touching a brick — learning to plan and visualize.

02

Build, Move & Test

Sketches become 3D builds — balanced with movement breaks and outdoor missions every 45–60 minutes to keep bodies and brains fresh.

03

Pitch, Pivot & Reflect

Daily share-outs and a quick build journal let kids present, hear feedback, and improve — building confidence and communication.

Read the Full Method →

What kids grow

Five Core Themes

Creativity & Imagination

Sketch wild ideas on paper, then bring them to life with bricks. No wrong answers — only better next versions.

Problem Solving

Test it, break it, fix it. Kids learn to iterate on their designs after real feedback from peers.

Teamwork & Leadership

Group missions teach kids how to share roles, listen to ideas, and lead by lifting others up.

Communication & Confidence

Every kid presents a build daily — growing comfort speaking, explaining, and standing in front of peers.

Hands-On Building Fun

Free build, instruction sets, team challenges. Real LEGO® play that's pure joy from start to finish.

Our Promise

Small group.
Big attention.

We cap every BrickLab session at 15 kids and keep two adults on site at all times — so every builder gets focused attention all day.

15
Kids per week
2
Adults on site
Three young kids collaborating on a colorful LEGO build outdoors

A New Theme Every Day

Space Day. Dino Day.
Build the Future.

Every day at BrickLab has a theme — and the morning sketch, prototype, and team mission all ladder into it. Plus daily photo recaps, a Builder of the Day, and a Friday Showcase Hour for parents.

See Themes & Schedule
Space Day
Ocean Engineering
Dino Day
Superhero City

Spots are limited to 15 builders.

$400 per child per week (lunch included) · Cottonwood Creek Park, Encinitas

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