SPARK LABS × MHSC

Connected Engineering Build. Design. Innovate.

A hands-on engineering experience where students design, build, program, test, and improve their own technology projects using Arduino and ESP32 systems.

Engineering Program
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Program Dates

September – December 2026

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Cost

$165 Per Student

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Location

WAH COFFEE Richmond

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Kit Included

Take Home Engineering Kit

Choose Your Engineering Track

Students are grouped by grade level and work on age-appropriate engineering challenges.

Grades 4–8

Class 1

Introduction to Engineering & Arduino

  • Arduino Programming
  • Electronics & Circuits
  • Sensors & Motors
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Ocean, Nature & Space Projects
View Class 1 Syllabus
Grades 9–12

Class 2

Connected Engineering & ESP32

  • ESP32 Development
  • Wireless Communication
  • Connected Devices
  • IoT Engineering
  • Advanced Project Design
View Class 2 Syllabus

Monthly Engineering Themes

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Ocean Engineering

Design technology for underwater exploration, navigation, safety, and marine environments.

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Nature Engineering

Create systems that interact with and monitor the natural environment.

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Space Engineering

Build original engineering systems designed for future space missions.

Program Calendar

Sep 26
Session 1 — Ocean Engineering
Oct 17
Remote Check-Up
Oct 31
Session 2 — Nature Engineering
Nov 14
Remote Check-Up
Nov 21
Session 3 — Space Engineering
Dec 5
Final Showcase

Registration

Registration and payment are handled through MHSC. Each student receives a project kit and access to all program materials.

Cost $165 per student
Time 2:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location 8818 Harlem Rd Suite 900, Richmond TX
Complete Registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Do students need experience?

No. Both classes are designed to teach students from the ground up.

Is a laptop required?

Yes. Tablets cannot run Arduino or ESP32 software.

Do students keep the kit?

Yes. Students keep their engineering kit after the program.