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“Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.”
– Bruce Garrabrandt

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  All sessions are available in-person 
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  Saturday lessons are on 11, 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
  There will be no classes on Monday 27 October, Labour Day.
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 We create fresh new lessons weekly, images here are for inspirations and indications only, of the level and content of this course.
 2025 Term 4
Lab 401™
Cracking the Costco Effect
$410.00 NZD
Sat
Trial Session

AGE

8 - 12

60

Minutes

9

SESSIONS

6 OCT

6 DEC

Why does a barcode beep at the checkout? How does a store know exactly where to stack its pallets? And what keeps that famous $1.50 hot dog combo the same price year after year?

In this Lab 401™ course we’ll peek behind the aisles of Costco, uncovering the hidden systems that make scale, simplicity, and design work so well together. Using Scratch, Lego, Makey Makey, we’ll turn real-world business ideas into playful coding projects, from building endless aisles on screen, to simulating price tags and food court deals, to transforming barcodes into living data stories.

This is not coding for coding’s sake. It’s coding as creativity, where loops, variables, and sensors help us ask questions about the world and imagine new possibilities.

What's included?
  • Video
  • Text material
  • Quizzes
  • Certificate
Lab Gear & Materials

As each session is uniquely developed for each individual student to achieve and progress. You will work with diverse mediums. All use of lab gear and supplies are included.

AJ Studio Learning Content

All learning materials are available for students enrolled full term via the Studio website. Please login and click on 'My' to locate your sessions.

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Frequently asked questions
FAQ 1 What happens if I miss a class?
If you feel sick, please stay home and apply a catch-up lesson at a later time. Or, if you feel well enough, please join your session online via our app or this website. Regrettably, we can only provide catch-up lessons within your enrolled term based on availability. Any unused credit cannot be carried over to the following term.
FAQ 2 What's your refund policy in a nutshell?
For the fairness of the other students, for our clever tutors who provide the lessons that you love, the studio cannot offer a refund if you change your mind. Our in-studio workshops are strictly made up of the limited number of students enrolled before the start of each school term and have the appropriate resources allocated to accommodate the optimal learning experience for all students in the course. To ensure the staff and supplies can be maintained for the course, payment for their use cannot be refunded so that the remaining students may continue the learning and development they paid for. In the event of Covid-19 restrictions, workshops will resume online. No refund can be issued if you decide not to participate in online sessions.
FAQ 3 What do I need to bring to class?
If you are joining the workshop in person, just bring your lovely self! If you are a private lesson student, feel free to bring your own device, please allow half to one lesson period for your tutor to have your device set up to the studio standard. If you are joining online, great! Ensure your device is fully charged, and check with your tutor beforehand about what supplies you may need to prepare.
FAQ 4 Which class should I join?
Choosing a class that suits your age group would be a great way to start. Your tutor will advise you if moving up or down a level may be more beneficial for your child. Check out the 'Find My Workshop' page for more details.
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