STEAM Programs for Kids and Teens
Hands-on, crafts-based workshops
Taught by award-winning author and educator Kathy Ceceri
Explore STEAM concepts — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — using everyday stuff!
Learn design thinking, practice problem-solving and troubleshooting
Exercise creativity and imagination
Everyone makes a real working project to take home!
2024 Featured Workshops
BOTS! Robotics Workshops for Kids and Teens
Stand-alone workshops and multi-session BOTS courses — including Intro to Coding classes for teens! Based on my books BOTS! and Making Simple Robots (2nd Ed).
Options include:
Make a Motorized ArtBot that draws as it moves
Build a Robot Gripper (teens can add a bendable wrist)
Create a Paper Light-Up Pressure Circuit
Design and Code a DrawBot for teens
Fabric and Fiber Inventions: Stitch an Infinity Cuff with Math!
Teens can get started with basic crochet techniques as you make an Infinity Mobius Cuff, a math shape with a twist! No experience necessary. Inspired by projects in my books Paper Inventions and Fabric and Fiber Inventions.
Ask about Make a T-Shirt Tote workshops for kids!
Light-Up Paper Designs: Circuit Basics for Kids and Teens
Learn about electrical circuits, switches, and more as you add LED lights and batteries to color-in designs.
Younger kids make light-up “squeeze cards”
Older kids and teens create more elaborate circuits using conductive tape. Inspired by projects in my books Paper Inventions and Fabric and Fiber Inventions.
Solar, Wind, and Water Power: Clean Energy Projects for Kids and Teens
Find out how renewable energy works by creating wind generators, waterwheels, and solar-powered houses. Programming activities for teens are available.
Read more about renewable energy workshops for kids and teens.
STEAM Program Details
Price includes:
Travel from Schuylerville, NY (northern Saratoga County)
Supplies to make take-home projects, such as:
Cardstock templates and/or printable PDFs
Crafts and household materials (straws, tape, pipe cleaners)
Hobby motors
LED lights
Batteries
Online and printable instructions included upon request
You (or participants) provide:
Some recycled or donated materials like cardboard boxes, newspaper, yarn
Computers (desktop or laptop) with internet access
Note:
Limited laptops may be available to borrow
Coding workshops use free, online software such as Microsoft MakeCode, MIT Scratch, and Autocad’s Tinkercad
Provided for use during class:
Tools and supplies, including scissors, markers, hot glue guns, etc.
Electronic components (programmable microcontrollers and servo motors, Makey Makey keyboards, etc.)
Reusable kits like PinBox 3000
Note: Kits to purchase, or shopping list of supplies needed, are available upon request
Upcoming Workshops and Appearances!
Live and pre-recorded workshops for kids, families, adults, and educators.
Click here for details and topics available!