Wednesdays - 3:30 - 4:30 PM. 

Ages - 7 and up

We've been prepping all year for this....a Robotics competition team. Our instructor Anya actually interned with them over the summer so we are really excited to have her here as a Coach.

Expectations - We want a team that is self-motivated and ready to work. We have to build our robots, test them, and make a presentation. We might have to meet outside of our scheduled meet-up so please be understanding if we need to meet over the weekend or longer on weekdays. This will happen closer to the competition. 

The competition is February 28 in Vincennes, Indiana. We'd like all of the team to be there so please put in your calendars NOW. 

We only have eight spots so register quickly. 

Thursdays - 3:30 - 4:30 PM. 

All students in upper Elementary are eligible

We've been prepping all year for this....a Robotics competition team. We're competing in the Vex Robotics league. Our instructor Joseph actually led Vex Robotics teams in high school so we are very excited to have him.

Expectations - We want a team that is self-motivated and ready to work. We have to build our robots, test them, and make a presentation. We might have to meet outside of our scheduled meet-up so please be understanding if we need to meet over the weekend or longer on weekdays. This will happen closer to the competition. 

The competition is February 28 in Vincennes, Indiana. We'd like all of the team to be there so please put in your calendars NOW. 

We only have eight spots so register quickly. 

Ages 8 - 11

Mondays, 6 PM - 7:30 PM

January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 23, 30

Location: Happy Hollow Elementary School, 1200 Salisbury Street, Door 6

The International Rube Goldberg Machine Team Competition is May 16, 2025. 

Join our team to make the ultimate machine that finds the award-winning creative way to OPEN A BOX. We're looking for FIVE team members who are easily motivated, hard workers, who love a good challenge. Last year's elementary team won second place and we have five returning members who want to emphasize that they want students who are fun to work with, nice, and will try their hardest to make the best and most creative machine that will win first place!

The fee includes the cost of materials and we'll ask parents to also help us find donations. Times may vary based on the building progress. 

*For West Lafayette Intermediate School Students only*

Wednesdays, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM - Parents must arrive by 3:10 PM to pick up students. The instructor can't stay longer than 3:15 PM due to class schedule. 

Location - West Lafayette Intermediate School

Dates - Jan - 21, 28    Feb - 4, 11, 18, 25  Mar - 4, 25  April  - 1, 8

For WLIS 6th Graders that didn't take the program last semester. This is an introduction to the Stock Market by using a stock market simulator through the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Students will divide into teams and use imaginary money to buy and sell different kinds of securities. The goal is to have basic skills in analyzing and researching.

There is a national game and contest for students called the Stock Market Game, for 4 - 12th graders. We've had a 1st Place team and last year,  we've had 5 teams place in the top 20 out of over 200 teams. Students do not need to bring their own computers. 

Thank you to First Farmers Bank and Trust for sponsoring the Stock Market Game

Sundays, 1 - 2 PM
Happy Hollow Elementary Building, Door 6
For kids in 2nd grade - 6th Grade 

January 25       February 1, 8, 15, 22     March 1, 8, 29    April 12, 19

We are delighted to have Purdue Industrial Engineering students back for another incredible semester! Students will get a taste of IE topics, be inspired to explore IE as a study, AND have fun with friends! Thank you to WonderLand parent and IE Graduate Program manager Aliya Scott for working closely with us to make this happen.

See session descriptions below. 

January 25, 4 - 5:30 PM, Grissom Hall, Purdue University
This is an opening reception for all students, IE Purdue instructors, and parents to learn more about the semester. We'll have sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. 

Session 1 - Feb 1,8,15 (Led by Daniel Janevski)
Structural Engineering, Buoyancy, Functions, Creativity, and Systems Thinking, and Optimization (Marshmallow Tower Challenge, Foil Barge, Robot Design Lab)

Session 2 - February 22, March 1, 8 (Led by Jack Going)
Design Safety Foundation (Tool identification, Safety, Demo, Building)

Session 3 - (March 29, April 12, April 19 (Led by Margaret Brink)
Grocery Store Engineering 

Sundays, 2 PM - 3 PM

Happy Hollow Elementary Building, Door 6

January 25 (reception)      February 1, 8, 15, 22     March 1, 8, 29    April 12, 19

We are delighted to have Purdue Industrial Engineering students back for another incredible semester! Students will get a taste of IE topics, be inspired to explore IE as a study, AND have fun with friends! Thank you to WonderLand parent and IE Graduate Program manager Aliya Scott for working closely with us to make this happen.

See session descriptions below. 

January 25, 4 - 5:30 PM, Grissom Hall, Purdue University. This is an opening reception for all students, IE Purdue instructors, and parents to learn more about the semester. We'll have sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. 

Session 1 - Feb 1, 8, 15 (led by Julia Arencibia)
 Trial and Error, Design Engineering
1 - (The Great Egg Drop)
2 -  Slime and Ooblek Lab
3 - Assembly Line with Legos

Session 2 - Feb 22, March 1, 8 (led by Andrew Nguyen)
Materials Engineering
1 - Gum Drop Tower
2 - Tallest Tower
3 - Bouyancy

Session 3 - March 29, April 12, 19 (led by Jocelyn Erickson and Sergio)
Space Engineering Quest
1 - Designing a Mars Supply Chain
2 - Martian Structural Engineering Challenge
3 - Outdoor Decode Quest

Sundays, 2 PM - 3 PM

Happy Hollow Elementary Building, Door 6

January 25 (reception)      February 1, 8, 15, 22     March 1, 8, 29    April 12, 19

We are delighted to have Purdue Industrial Engineering students back for another incredible semester! Students will get a taste of IE topics, be inspired to explore IE as a study, AND have fun with friends! Thank you to WonderLand parent and IE Graduate Program manager Aliya Scott for working closely with us to make this happen.

See session descriptions below. 

January 25, 4 - 5:30 PM, Grissom Hall, Purdue University. This is an opening reception for all students, IE Purdue instructors, and parents to learn more about the semester. We'll have sandwiches, salads, snacks and drinks. 

Session 1 - Feb 1, 8, 15
 Trial and Error, Design Engineering
1 - (The Great Egg Drop)
2 -  Slime and Ooblek Lab
3 - Assembly Line with Legos

Session 2 - Feb 22, March 1, 8
Materials Engineering
1 - Gum Drop Tower
2 - Tallest Tower
3 - Bouyancy

Session 3 - March 29, April 12, 19
Space Engineering Quest
1 - Designing a Mars Supply Chain
2 - Martian Structural Engineering Challenge
3 - Outdoor Decode Quest

Tuesday, February 17, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
West Lafayette Public Library, Children's Activity Area
Ages - 7 - 12

Jidnyasa is a Purdue Industrial Engineer student and is leading a Future Engineers Lab. She created a curriculum and has fun materials to play and design with! This is a free program, thank you to the partnership with the West Lafayette Public Library and to the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue. 

**Wonder Tuesday Programs are stand alone sessions, make it to all or just a few! This session is unique and will present different material compared to others offered this semester**