Think like a rocket scientist, a gardener, or a bug - one challenge at a time! Participants will be given a box of “secret” STEM materials, like LEDs, motors, and electronic building blocks, which they need to use in order to solve a design challenge! The Think like a …. MAKER workshop is a fun engineering program where children explore different perspectives and prototype solutions from that perspective.

For maker kids who seek to build their own Rube Goldberg machines! Participants will learn engineering skills using everyday materials, modular toys, construction tools, and interactive building blocks, and build gears, pulleys, mechanical arms, chain reaction contraption, and more!

For maker kids who seek to get their hands dirty and build something new! Participants become e-textile designers, fabricators, industrial designers, and wood workers! They will be invited to learn fundamentals in 2D and 3D design, plan and build their projects using GIANT’s fabrication tools such as laser cutter, 3D printers and doodlers.

For kids who dare to think and share! Inspired by Stanford University's d.school method of design thinking, we invite children to ideate solutions to problems they care about, find ideas worthy of making, play test prototypes, and provide their critiques within a playful structure.

Tinker and code with creative technologies like littleBits, Turtle Stitch, Makey Makey, Arduino and Raspberry Pi! Participants will participate in a series of hands-on coding activities that challenge them to code something that does something! It could be a interactive smart toy, a musical instrument, a talking unicorn, or an embroidery turtle!

Tinker and build with electronics! In this workshop, participants will learn about a new electronic tool or concept, and build projects applying their newly learned skill. From LEDs, motors, and batteries to solar panels, potato batteries, DIY switches, dimmers, pressure, and light sensors, participants will explore all the magic of electronics!

For designer kids who dare to build new products and gadgets! Every week, we invite participants to apply their engineering, design, and coding skills to design and build games, smart wearables, toys, robots, and everything in between!

Join us for a live virtual tour of The GIANT Room and be introduced to fabrication machines, such as laser cutter, 3D printer, sticker maker, button maker, and embroidery machine.

We will also incorporate a building and making STEAM workshop with materials and tools that they have at home or in your school classroom.

From growing your own butterflies and mushrooms, to exploring different habitats, or being inspired by nature to create your own art. Students will immerse themselves in the wonder of nature, learn about life cycles, ecosystems and the balance of forces in the natural world.

From 3D design in Tinkercad, to illustration design, sewing, patching, and weaving, participants immerse themselves in the exciting world of fashion. They will also learn how to make smart attire by coding and attaching a microcontroller and sensors to their pieces.

Students will learn how to use Tinkercad design software to prototype and fabricate their wildest ideas. Then, using the Makerbot 3D printer in our space, we will print their designs and bring them to life!

Join us for a live virtual event where students will be introduced to: farm animals, tractors, barns, chicken coops, vegetable gardens, and fruits! Students will make ice cream with fruits, pizza with vegetables, and avocado toast with their harvests. This workshop incorporates a blend of hands-on making, play, and learning. Kids will develop their creative, motor, and socialemotional skills while learning about science, math, literacy, and social sciences.