Toy Factory: 3D Printing In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the help of a 3D printer. Along the way, they’ll explore design thinking, measurement, and problem solving—building both creative and technical skills. What skills will attendees learn? Digital Design Digital Fabrication Metric System Spatial Reasoning
From $849Wed, May 13 · 2:45 PM
PS 151 Yorkville Community School · Upper East Side
Inspire our youngest group of makers to enter the world of fabrication and digital design. Using TinkerCAD, accessible software purpose-built for kids, we'll create name tags, buildings, vehicles and more! 3D Design assists students develop spacial awareness, sequence based thinking, creativity and more.
From $1Wed, May 13 · 4:30 PM
MakeInspires Upper East Side
This program engages middle and high school students in the exciting world of robotics, engineering, and teamwork. Guided by mentors, students design, build, and program custom robots using real-world hardware and software to compete in themed challenges. The experience emphasizes problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration as teams prepare for regional qualifiers and showcase their innovation, strategy, and technical skill in a spirited competition environment.
From $849Thu, May 14 · 2:45 PM
PS 151 Yorkville Community School · Upper East Side
Welcome to the thrilling world of Rocketry! Join MakeInspires for an immersive journey into the captivating history and awe-inspiring science behind rockets. Through hand-on projects, participants will unravel the principles of propulsion, aerodynamics, and space travel. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on experiments, young space enthusiasts will construct and launch their rockets, applying newfound knowledge to achieve soaring success. Igniting their curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for space exploration, this Rocketry class promises an exhilarating experience that will inspire and lift their aspirations skyward.
From $65Thu, May 14 · 3:30 PM
MakeInspires Upper East Side
Bubbles, Bridges, and Beakers (Ages 4-7) Calling all curious kids! In this exciting STEAM class for young makers and thinkers, we’ll mix up science experiments, building challenges, and tons of hands-on fun. From bubbling reactions and fizzy chemistry to bridges that hold weight and boats that really float, each week brings a new adventure in science and engineering. Students will explore materials like wood, LEGO, cardboard, and everyday items as they build, test, and tweak their creations. With fun take-home projects each week, kids will explore big ideas in science and design—while developing creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills along the way. Warning: This class contains take-home projects that contain a CR2032 Coin Cell Battery and small parts that may be choking hazard.