Frequently Asked Questions

We serve children in grades 1st-6th. Our classes are divided into two class groups: 1st-3rd and 4th-6th, ensuring grade-appropriate content and peer interaction.

Each class session is 1 hour 15 minutes, giving students plenty of time for hands-on creation, exploration, and collaboration.

Each semester program costs $250 for 9 weeks of sessions, one per week. This includes all materials, software, and digital copies of your child's work.

Currently, our classes are only being offered to Mt. Washington Elementary students. We plan to expand to other schools as soon as possible!

No prior experience is needed. Our classes are designed for beginners and we teach everything from the ground up. Students of all skill levels thrive in our supportive, exploration-based environment.

No, for privacy reasons, we keep our class lists private.

You'll receive a detailed confirmation email with everything you need to know, including where to meet and what to bring (just creativity and excitement!).

Students get comfortable in our creative space and meet their classmates. We start with fun ice-breaker activities, introduce the semester's project with no pressure, and give everyone hands-on time with the tools and technology we'll be using.

Each class starts with a warm-up and review (10 min), followed by hands-on creation time (50 min), and ends with showcase and sharing time (15 min). Every session builds toward the final semester project.

We celebrate with a final project showcase where families are invited to see what students created. Digital copies are provided whenever available. It's an exciting, confidence-building experience that highlights everything they've accomplished!

Mt. Washington Elementary in Los Angeles, California.

Detailed information about where to meet, including specific classroom locations and pick-up/drop-off procedures, will be provided via email closer to the start date.

We typically coordinate with STAR to ensure students get to Magima Kids class. However, please also communicate with your after-school program about which days your child will be attending Magima Kids so they know where your child should go.

Just bring creativity and excitement! We provide all equipment, software, and materials. Students may bring a water bottle and snack if they'd like.

We provide all creative materials, equipment, and software. Students are welcome to bring their own snacks and water bottles, though this is optional. Students with classes immediately after school are especially encouraged to pack a snack, as they often want one before class begins.

If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home. We maintain a clean, safe environment and ask families to prioritize health. Contact us if you need to miss a class due to illness.

If we must cancel a class due to unforeseen events (like severe weather or facility issues), we will make reasonable efforts to schedule a make-up session, but we cannot guarantee one.

30+ days before start: Full refund Less than 30 days before start: Full credit toward any future class After semester begins: Partial credit can be offered for future classes

We understand life happens! While we can't offer refunds for individual missed classes, we do our best to help students catch up.

We are unable to offer make-up classes at this time.

Please feel free to ask! We'll do our best to accommodate class switches when possible, but we can't make any guarantees as it depends on availability.

We take online privacy very seriously. Students can optionally share their work in a view-only digital art gallery. No real names, personal details, or photos of students are included, only their artwork. The gallery has no chat, comments, or likes. Parents can request removal or make work private at any time.

Yes! Collaboration and remixing are encouraged as part of the creative learning process. Students learn cooperation, trust, and empathy by working on projects together. We do our best to ensure kids get credit for the work they create.

Students must treat peers, staff, and equipment with respect. Bullying, harassment, or dangerous behavior is not tolerated. If behavior issues occur, parents will be notified. Repeated or serious misbehavior may result in removal from the program without refund.

Each class teaches media arts skills through hands-on projects. Students create class-specific projects like video edits, animations, or music mixes while learning and having fun.

Our teaching approach meets each student where they are. Beginners get foundational support while advanced students receive additional challenges. The collaborative nature of our projects means everyone contributes meaningfully.

Absolutely! At the end of the year, we host a showcase where families can see what students created. Plus, digital copies of your child's work are provided whenever available.

Students use video editing software, animation programs, music production software, and more. All on iPads that are pre-configured with approved applications only. We teach everything step-by-step!

Students do not have unrestricted internet access. Internet connectivity is limited to the Magima Kids app and other pre-approved, child-safe applications that are monitored and supervised by staff.

Yes. Students use AI-assisted creative tools through the Magima Kids app in class. All AI tools are monitored by staff to ensure they are safe and age-appropriate.

We created our own app specifically to ensure student safety and privacy. All AI-generated content is reviewed by staff before students see it, ensuring everything is age-appropriate.

No. Student work is never used to train or improve AI models. Their creations are private and stored only so they can revisit and build on their work.

All AI-generated content intended for display to students is reviewed or monitored by staff to ensure it is appropriate. Staff supervise tool usage to keep everything safe.