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Engineering Needham poster — Learn it, Build it, Test it, Saturdays 1–2pm at the Rosemary Recreation Complex
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Engineering Needham Learn it, build it, test it

A Saturday-afternoon build club from Needham Park & Recreation: children uncover the science behind each project, then design and build their own version and test whether it holds.

🔄 Updated September 19, 2026·Curated by Betsy, a Wellesley mom of three

📅 Fall term

Saturdays, October 10 – December 19 · no program on 10/24, 11/7 or 12/12

❄️ Winter term

Saturdays, January 9 – March 13

🕐 Time & place

1:00 – 2:00 PM at the Rosemary Recreation Complex, Needham

💰 Fee

$135 for the program — register through Needham Park & Recreation

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❓ Engineering Needham — parent FAQ

When does Engineering Needham run?

Saturdays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. The fall term runs October 10 to December 19, with no program on 10/24, 11/7 or 12/12; the winter term runs January 9 to March 13.

Where is it held?

At the Rosemary Recreation Complex in Needham, run by Needham Park & Recreation.

What do the children actually do?

Each session starts with the science behind a project, then the children design and build their own creation and test it — learn it, build it, test it.

How much does it cost and how do we sign up?

The program fee is $135. Register through Needham Park & Recreation.

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Poster and details from Needham Park & Recreation’s own announcement.