🏆 Recognised by Harvard GSE & the EU Commission

Inspiring curious minds through LEGO® Engineering, Chess Strategy & Performing Arts

After-school clubs for children aged 4–15 — hands-on learning in small groups, run right at your child's school. Part of Young Engineers, in over 100 countries since 2008.

Recognised by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the European Union Commission
A child building an engineering model at a Young Engineers club
LEGO® Engineering
Since 2008
Founded worldwide
100+
Countries
Ages 4–15
A programme for every age
Harvard & EU
Recognised curriculum

Our Clubs

Award-winning programmes to help every child discover their passion.

LEGO engineering models built at a Bricks Challenge club
Young Engineers

Bricks Challenge Club

Build. Explore. Discover.

Children learn the key principles of engineering and physics through exciting hands-on building with LEGO® models — a new working model every week.

Every week they build & discover:

Gears & mechanismsTransmissionsForces & motionEngineering designProblem-solving

Children develop:

STEM knowledgeCreativityCritical thinkingConfidenceTeamwork
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Children playing chess at an after-school chess club
♛ Chess Club

Think. Plan. Succeed.

Checkmate your potential.

A fun and engaging chess club where children develop essential thinking skills through games, puzzles and friendly competition. Suitable for complete beginners and experienced players alike.

Children develop:

Strategic thinkingLogical reasoningPattern recognitionConcentrationDecision makingSportsmanship & resilience
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Young dancers in costume backstage
🎭 Performing Arts

Dance Club

Express. Perform. Shine.

Build confidence, coordination and discipline through creative movement — from first steps to full routines, in a fun and supportive space.

Children develop:

ConfidenceCoordinationDisciplineRhythm & musicalityTeamworkSelf-expression
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Young children in a ballet class in tutus
🩰 Performing Arts

Ballet Club

Poise. Grace. Discipline.

Classical ballet for beginners — posture, poise and technique taught step by step in a supportive class, building strength, grace and confidence.

Children develop:

Poise & postureGraceFlexibilityCoordinationDisciplineMusicality
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Children performing on stage at a drama club
🎭 Performing Arts

Drama Club

Imagine. Act. Shine.

Develop expression, imagination and teamwork through acting games, improvisation and performance — building confident communicators and future performers.

Children develop:

ExpressionImaginationTeamworkPublic speakingCreativityConfidence
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A programme for every age

Young Engineers grows with your child — from first builds at age 4 through to advanced robotics.

AlgoBuddy programme
Ages 4–645 min

AlgoBuddy

First steps into coding concepts through playful, screen-free activities.

Big Builders programme
Ages 4–645 min

Big Builders

Early construction and engineering basics with big, hands-on builds.

Bricks Challenge programme
Ages 6–1075 min

Bricks Challenge

Building and problem-solving with LEGO® — a new working model every week.

AlgoPlay programme
Ages 6–1075 min

AlgoPlay

Programming through play, blending physical builds with logical thinking.

Galileo Technic programme
Ages 7–1075 min

Galileo Technic

Technical engineering principles — gears, motors and moving mechanisms.

RoboToys programme
Ages 9–1275 min

RoboToys

An exciting introduction to robotics, sensors and simple automation.

Robotics programme
Ages 12–1590 min

Robotics

Advanced robotics engineering — design, build and program real robots.

Available programmes vary by school — get in touch to find out what's running at yours.

Why Three Pines Academy

Award-winning programmes, delivered with care.

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Recognised curriculum

Acclaimed by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the EU Commission.

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Trusted worldwide

Young Engineers runs in over 100 countries since 2008.

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Small groups

Personal attention for every child.

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Friendly, trained instructors

Passionate about how children learn.

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Skills for the future

Preparing 4–15 year-olds for the 21st-century workforce.

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Fun & engaging

Children look forward to every single session.

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Inspiring curious minds through Engineering, Strategy & the Performing Arts

Get in touch

Interested in a club, or want one at your child's school? Send us a message and we'll get back to you. When a club is running at your school, we'll share a secure payment link to reserve your child's place.

Contact details

📞 +44 7552 131 626

✉️ info@threepinesacademy.com

We usually reply within a couple of days.

We'll only use your details to reply to your enquiry.

Loved by parents & kids

A few words from our club families.

My son races to school on club days — he's built something new every week!
Sarah, parent at Oakwood Primary
The chess club has done wonders for my daughter's focus and confidence.
James, parent at St Mary's
Brilliant instructors and genuinely educational. Highly recommend.
Priya, parent at Oakwood Primary

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are the clubs for?+

We run programmes for children aged 4 to 15 — from AlgoBuddy and Big Builders for our youngest, up to Robotics for teens. Sessions run 45–90 minutes depending on the age group.

Do I need to create an account?+

No — no account needed. Get in touch and, once a club is running at your child's school, we'll send you a secure payment link to reserve their place.

How do I pay?+

Securely online by card via Stripe, using the payment link we share for your school's club. You'll get a confirmation by email.

My child's school isn't listed — can they still join?+

Get in touch and we'll look at bringing a club to your school.

Can complete beginners join the Chess Club?+

Absolutely — it's suitable for beginners and experienced players alike.

Do children need experience for Dance, Ballet or Drama?+

Not at all — our Performing Arts clubs welcome every child. They build confidence, expression and teamwork in a fun, supportive space, whatever their starting point.

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