It’s all here! Engineering, chemistry, aeronautics, art, coding, ecology, and more. Kidzeum’s new after-school program was created to inspire young minds and build students’ confidence in STEM fields.
Built on research that shows the power of open-ended play to spark creativity and hone problem-solving skills, each unit will have a variety of stations that students can explore individually and in small groups. Our STEAM facilitators will ensure that students get the most out of their time at each station. Guided activities create the perfect complement to student-led experiences, deepening understanding of the science topics of each unit and providing opportunities for large group interaction and reflection.
September 3 - April 30*
Monday - Thursday, 3:30 (2:30 on Wednesdays) - 6:00 pm
Calling all engineers, pilots, and mechanics! During our Aeronautics after-school STEAM Program, students will explore the science and history of flight through hands-on learning and activities. We will study animals that fly and how they inspired us to take to the skies. Students will get to discover and experience model helicopters, balloons, rockets, drones, and all manner of flying machines!
Does your student have a knack for solving problems (or would you like them to develop good problem- solving skills)? During our Young Engineers after-school program, students will learn how engineers use the engineering design process to solve everyday problems. Our curriculum was co-developed with a local engineer, giving students the chance to build their own circuits, rig up an effective pulley system, as well as design new solutions to real world problems.
Strengthen your student’s skills for complex problem-solving by enrolling them in Coding and Robotics! Kids who code also learn persistence and enhance their overall digital literacy. In this program, students will be exposed to different types of code, including text-based and block-based, and how they are used. Each student will have access to a computer at Kidzeum and will have the opportunity to write their own block-based code using Unruly Splats. Unruly Splats are programmable, stomp-able floor buttons. Students code the rules that make them light up and make sounds—the first step toward creating fun games like Whack-a-mole, relay races, and Jeopardy.
Get ready to dive into the wonders of winter with Kidzeum's after-school STEAM program! Through hands-on activities students will explore the magic of the season! Each week, participants will tackle cool challenges like building structures to withstand icy weather, coding snowflake patterns, and more. Join us for an exciting journey where winter sparks creativity, discovery, and fun!
Spring themes to be announced soon!
Can't make it every day? No problem! While this after-school program will offer sessions 4-days-a-week, our curriculum is flexible so that when you need to skip a few days, your child can jump right back in without missing a beat or feeling behind.
Drop-in students must be registered in person the day of the first time they attend each month.
You may drop your student off any time after 3:30pm, or 2:30pm on Wednesdays. Pick-up will be between 5:30-6:00.
*Our program will not meet on days when District 186 is not in session, based on their regular school calendar.
