Brooklyn Robot Foundry

This place is definitely a cool place for kids and big kids alike if you are interested in science and robots. I came here for a field trip for some kids at the school I worked at. All the staff is knowledgeable and polite and are all great teachers. The kids had a chance to build their own robot after the lesson they got from the staff. We stayed for about 1hour and a half. The store was closed for us to be there. It was a small place that was lively decorated. If there is something I should say is that their bathroom should have a lock, and they should have more chairs or perhaps a bigger area for chaperones/​teachers.

This is hands down the best after school program we have ever done. My son (6) has been coming here for a year, and they have never repeated a project. Not only that, every kid’s project is unique. Where else is there such a great place for creativity and fun? I hope he never outgrows it.

The consistent theme with the other reviewers is we also crossed two bridges to go play at the Brooklyn Robot Foundry.
Great alternative /​innovative idea birthday party theme, especially if your child’s birthday is during the winter.
We attended a birthday and the kids had a ball with making there own robots.
Definitely worth a try can accommodate about 20 kids comfortably.
There is a pizzeria next door that you can order pizzas from.

Wow, does my child ever love this place. He’s 4 ½ and loves anything tactile but particularly building things, and this place is absolute heaven for him. He leaves having learned something awesome with a fully formed project that he built and decorated himself in hand. Everyone who works here is incredibly nice to boot.
I can’t say enough about it and am so glad it is close enough for us to expose him to this great resource for years to come. If your child has any interest in how things work, in building things or just in any sort of creative outlet, definitely give this place a shot. It’s really great and a bargain for what they offer.

What a fun and welcoming place! Hubby and I discovered the robot foundry on a «How About We» date. We came for a «class» on a Saturday night. BYOB with tons of really good snacks provided (hummus, pita chips, cookies, chips and salsa).
Joshua and Kathleen were our leaders for the night. Josh was especially friendly and outgoing and geeked out a lot with us (he kept running around and taking out robot projects he had done with his kids’ classes to show them off. They were also admittedly much more involved and impressive than our own motorized robots.)
We each built the same robot our of a tin, and then they let us loose with the rest of the crafting supplies to personalize our robots before «fighting» them in the robot arena. «Fighting» is probably too strong of a word — they just kind of buzzed around, bumping into each other. Seeing everyone’s crazy creativity was the highlight of the evening.
Made for a really unique date night and an overall great experience! Highly recommend.

I found this place completely by accident and was amazed at what they offer. I would call it retro toys for kids who appreciate science. I was just blown away and fascinated. This isn’t your average toy store this is a place were kids come to explore their interests.
While I was there I saw a kid walk in with his sister or babysitter, he was about the age of 5 or 6 and his reaction to this place made me wanna be him. They need more places like this around for kids, in a world of digital everything, a place like this will make you see things differently and ask how and why, which can take a kid a long way.
Definitely would recommend this place parents who wanna give their kid more than play time but an educational experience.

My husband and I visited the shop during a How About We date last month. We had a blast! This shop isn’t just for kids, can we fun for adults too. Robots + BYOB = a great time.

My wife and I had out son’s 4^th birthday at Brooklyn Robot Foundry and it was so much fun. My son and his friends had a wonderful time. Even days after, my son’s friends from school kept talking about the party. The staff did an amazing job with the children. They were accommodating, attentive, pleasant while they guided the kids with their activity (Flying Floaties). My wife and I are already planning for my son’s next birthday at Brooklyn Robot Foundry.

I don’t understand how this place operates. Their counselors are morose, non-​talkative and seemingly introverts, except for Alexis. You would think that they, and the owner, would be properly trained to greet campers and parents alike. And as an aside – I wonder why all the staff is white? This is a science-​based camp, very close to Brooklyn Tech. And after all, we are in Brooklyn. I like a little diversity both in the classroom and among staff. Sadly, there no diversity among the staff.

My daughter (7 yrs) has been doing lots of camps this summer — and she just voted BRF as her favorite! She made a robotic dog that zips around our house and comes out for walks. The giant robot that the kids built together was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. The counselors are great and obviously love their jobs. It’s an inspiring environment and my daughter did so much in just one week — it gave her lots of confidence.

my 8 year old son has his birthday party at the brooklyn robot foundry this past spring. we had 8 or 9 kids at the robot foundry and it was AMAZING! jenny, dave, and their employees are incredible– total professionals, and also genuinely excited about robots, kids, and teaching. it’s a rare combination! my son and his friends had an amazing time, built cool robots and all left excited about what they’d learned and done and wanting to go back. many of them told their parents it was the coolest birthday party they’d ever been to… and you know what? it was!

My 8-​year old son is picky/​hesitant about summer camp & after-​school activities, but he is excited to go to the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. The kids are so proud of their creations. David & Jenny are so great! I’m amazed at the calm and focused learning environment — and how much they accomplish in the workshops and each day at summer camp.