Snapology

IT'S REALLY OK TO HAVE FUN WHILE YOU'RE LEARNING. IN FACT, MANY experts agree that children are meant to learn through play. That’s where Snapology comes in. An interactive educational program, Snapology engages children with hands-on, playful activities that teach STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics).

As a mother and businesswoman, founder Laura Coe saw a need for an enrichment program that was fun. “Kids are under so much pressure these days. It’s a competitive world, but childhood and learning shouldn't be stressful,” Coe Says. Partnering with her sister, Lisa, they started the first Snapology in 2010. Focusing on the whole child, the program puts an importance on teamwork and collaboration. “We have brilliant kids coming out of college these days that have poor social skills. We want to change that.”

This low-cost, home-based business teaches robotics and STEAM principles through classes, camps, and parties. After six months, franchisees can add a brick-and-mortar Discovery Center. “We have more than 60 different program topics and themes, and we’re always updating our curriculum,” Coe says.

In the works is a 40-foot charter bus that will be offered as an add-on to the business. “This will create opportunities to work with day-care centers and preschools that might not have the space to accommodate outside programs. The buses even come equipped with pop-out tents and tables for outdoor activities. This will work well for birthday parties, too. Parents can keep the mess outside,” Coe says.

As a former franchisee herself, Coe knows the importance of support and training and has put a lot into perfecting the franchise systems. “We make it easy for our partners to run and market the business. If they have a problem, we find a solution,” Coe says.

For more information, visit www.snapology.com.