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Creative STEM Residency- Theme: Ancient to Modern Architecture


DESCRIPTION: For ambitious builders who dream with building tools! Recreate wonders of the world like the Pyramids and learn building techniques that have stood the test of time. You'll become an architect for all sorts of structures you decide to design and build. Each session you'll be inspired by other architects’ work from the Pharaohs of Egypt to the Romans, Greeks and all the way into the modern era from Gustave Eiffel to innovators like Zaha Hadid. Join this program to create your very own wondrous landmarks!

We’ll build will all sorts of building tools such as 3D printer, laser cutter, lego, follies, Rigamagig, Big Blue Blocks and more!

Recommended for ages 5-8

FORMAT: In Person at Chelsea GIANT Hub

DATES: Week of July 11th

FULL DAY PLAN:

  • 9am to 11:00am: first STEM project of the day

  • 11 to 11:30 am: Lunch *Participants must come with lunch and snack*

  • 11:30 to 1:00 pm: Participants work on their projects, brainstorm new ideas, and experiment with different STEM tools

  • 1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day

  • + optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)

MORNING SESSION PLAN:

  • 9am to 11:00am: first project of the day

  • + optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)

AFTERNOON SESSION PLAN:

  • 1:00 to 3:00pm: second project of the day

  • optional early drop in or late pick up (+$25/hour)

LEARN ABOUT

  • Engineering - building techniques for strength, style, longevity

  • Architecture- master builders of the past and present

  • Design- draw, prototype, and build your own designs

PRICE: $850/Week (Full Day Option). $300/Week (Morning or Afternoon Session)

*** You may also register for half or full day drop-in camps. Half Day drop-in is $70/session. Full Day drop-in is $200/session***