TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS

Kids will explore robotics through building and coding with LEGO kits. Each week they will design creative builds, learn to program movement and sensors, and work together to solve fun engineering challenges. This club encourages problem solving, teamwork, and imagination as kids bring their LEGO robots to life. It is a great fit for kids who love to build, experiment, and try new ideas.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 7
DATE: Mondays [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate] 
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Registration fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire! 

Unleash your inner artist with the power of technology! In this 5-week club, kids explore digital illustration using iPads and Apple Pencils. Each session introduces new creative techniques such as layering, shading, and lettering while guiding kids to sketch, design, and bring their artistic ideas to life with professional-quality digital tools.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 3 through 7 
DATE: Wednesdays [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. 

Start your engines for a night of fast-paced fun at the Fab Lab Grand Prix: Mario Kart Madness! Race your way to victory on the Nintendo Switch in this action-packed tournament featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Whether you're drifting like a pro or just learning the tracks, everyone’s welcome to join in the excitement. Between races, enjoy quick pit stop challenges and hands-on Fab Lab fun.

Kids will design and build their own interactive robots using the Hummingbird Robotics Kit. Each week they will explore motors, lights, sensors, and coding to bring their ideas to life. Kids will experiment with movement, create characters and mechanisms, and solve engineering challenges through hands-on design. This club encourages creativity, collaboration, and problem solving as kids build robots that move, react, and tell a story.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: Mondays [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate] 
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. 

Ready to level up your gaming skills? Join us for 5 weeks of friendly eSports challenges featuring favorites like Minecraft, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. Participants will practice teamwork, strategy, and problem-solving while competing in fun, organized tournaments. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just starting out, this club offers a mix of collaboration and competition in a safe and welcoming environment.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: Mondays [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate] 
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. 

In partnership with Create Access, kids will build interactive 3D maps using real-world terrain and beginner-friendly mapping tools. They will highlight meaningful places such as their community, favorite locations, or dream destinations while learning how digital maps are used to tell stories and share information. Kids will also have the opportunity to experiment with animated elements and explore how 3D environments are created for games, simulations, and digital media. This STEAM Saturday builds digital literacy, spatial thinking, and creative expression while introducing tools used in careers connected to technology, design, and geospatial science.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: **Day of Week** [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

This session is part of the Fab Lab's Career Exploration Program for Middle School students! Curious creators step into the lab with the Certify-ED Biotechnology curriculum, exploring VR simulations that bring DNA, genetics, and lab technology to life. Kids will see how biotechnology shapes the future of medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. *This program is grant funded and requires only a $5 reservation fee!

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: **Day of Week** [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

Take to the skies with CoDrones! In this 5-week afterschool club, children in grades 4 through 7 will learn the basics of drone flight and coding through hands-on missions and challenges. Each week, participants will explore flight dynamics, program flight paths, and tackle obstacle courses while building skills in problem-solving, coding, and teamwork. By the end of the club, participants will have the confidence to pilot and program their own drone missions!

[Teaser]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: **Day of Week** [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

Take to the skies with CoDrones! In this 5-week afterschool club, children in grades 4–7 will learn the basics of drone flight and coding through hands-on missions and challenges. Each week, participants will explore flight dynamics, program flight paths, and tackle obstacle courses while building skills in problem-solving, coding, and teamwork. By the end of the club, participants will have the confidence to pilot and program their own drone missions!

[Teaser]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: Mondays [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate] 
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. 

This session is part of the Fab Lab's Career Exploration Program for Middle School students! Through the Certify-ED Agricultural Science pathway, kids discover how innovation powers modern farming and sustainability. Using VR simulations on Meta Quest 3, they’ll explore high-tech agricultural systems and learn how science and technology feed the world. *This program is grant funded and requires only a $5 reservation fee!

[Teaser]

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 1 through 5
DATE: **Day of Week** [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

This session is part of the Fab Lab's Career Exploration Program for Middle School students! Kids will take flight with the Certify-ED Drones curriculum, combining virtual simulations and real-world drone exploration. They’ll learn about flight physics, aerial mapping, and how drone technology is used in careers such as engineering, filmmaking, and environmental monitoring. *This program is grant funded and requires only a $5 reservation fee!

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 6 through 9 
DATE: [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

This session is part of the Fab Lab's Career Exploration Program for Middle School students! Using the Certify-ED Welding curriculum, kids experience what it’s like to work in fabrication and design. VR simulations on Meta Quest 3 let them safely explore welding techniques, tools, and processes, connecting creativity and precision to modern manufacturing and engineering careers. *This program is grant funded and requires only a $5 reservation fee!

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Kids in grades 6 through 9 
DATE: [EventStartDate] - [EventEndDate]
TIME: [EventStartTime] - [EventEndTime]
COST: [EventCost]

Ticket fees include all instruction, materials, and technology!
*Scholarships may be available - reach out to FabLab@BucksIU.org to inquire!

The Fab Lab's after-school clubs offer a fun opportunity for students to engage in computer science and digital fabrication. After-School clubs are now 8 weeks long and each meeting is unique with new and exciting content.

Get ready to imagine, design, and build! During this action-packed day at the Fab Lab, kids will take on exciting engineering challenges using KEVA Planks, LEGOs, and Strawbees. Working together, they’ll test their ideas, build creative structures, and explore how imagination and problem-solving come to life through making.

Kids will dive into the world of Minecraft to imagine, build, and explore! Throughout the day, they’ll take on creative building challenges that inspire teamwork, problem-solving, and design thinking. Whether crafting virtual worlds or coding adventures in Minecraft Education, kids will bring their ideas to life one block at a time.

Campers will embark on a hands-on coding adventure at the Fab Lab! Using robotics and coding platforms like Scratch, they’ll explore how creativity and logic come together to solve challenges and bring ideas to life. From coding robots to designing digital creations, every activity sparks curiosity and builds problem-solving skills through play and discovery.

Step into the world of LEGO engineering with LEGO Builders! Campers will tackle exciting building challenges that spark creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Using a variety of LEGO pieces, campers will design and construct everything from imaginative structures to moving machines, all while exploring engineering concepts and thinking like master builders.

Start your coding journey with Code Explorers! Campers will learn the basics of programming through hands-on activities and age-appropriate coding tools like Scratch Jr., Dash, and Sphero robots. Children will explore how to bring characters to life, design simple games, and solve fun challenges. This beginner-friendly experience encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love for coding.

Dive deeper into the world of coding with Code Masters! Campers will tackle fun and challenging projects that blend creativity with logic. Using tools like Scratch, Bloxels, coding robots, and Hummingbirds, campers will design games, program interactive stories, and even bring physical creations to life with sensors and motors.

Get ready to level up at the Fab Lab with Game On! Esports Camp! Campers of all ages will dive into a week of competitive and collaborative gaming, exploring favorites like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Bloxels, and Minecraft. This camp combines fun, strategy, and teamwork with hands-on opportunities to learn game mechanics, practice good sportsmanship, and compete in friendly tournaments.

Step into the world of Minecraft Education and put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test! Campers will design, build, and explore using Minecraft’s educational tools, tackling challenges that encourage engineering, architecture, and teamwork. Students will collaborate to construct imaginative worlds, experiment with interactive elements, and bring their ideas to life block by block. Projects are designed for all skill levels, giving every camper the chance to learn, create, and showcase their unique Minecraft creations.

Bring your ideas to life in three dimensions! In 3D Design Lab, campers will explore the world of 3D creation using 3D pens and Tinkercad. Students will learn how to design, model, and bring their digital creations into the physical world, experimenting with shapes, structures, and creative designs. Each day combines hands-on making with digital modeling, encouraging problem-solving, collaboration, and artistic expression.

Step into a week of creativity and hands-on fun with Mini Makers Studio! Campers will explore both digital and physical making, using Fab@School Maker Studio to design characters, interactive stories, and simple games, then bringing their ideas to life with cardboard, KEVA planks, and Chomp Saws. Each day blends digital design with tactile building, encouraging problem-solving, collaboration, and imagination.

Explore the world of game creation with Bloxels! Campers will design, build, and code their own video games using Bloxels’ hands-on board and digital app. Students will create characters, levels, and interactive challenges while learning coding and game design concepts. Each day will include opportunities to test games, refine ideas, and collaborate with peers, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Unleash your creativity with Digital Art Camp! Campers will explore the exciting world of digital design using iPads, Apple Pencils, and the Procreate app. Campers will learn techniques like sketching, coloring, layering, and digital painting while creating original artwork, character designs, and imaginative illustrations. Throughout the week, campers will experiment with different styles, try fun mini challenges, and collaborate on group projects, all while building artistic skills and confidence in a digital format.

Take your Minecraft Education skills to the next level with Minecraft Explorers! Campers will dive into new worlds, tackle creative challenges, and explore problem-solving through adventure-based projects. From designing obstacle courses and interactive maps to collaborating on storytelling and survival scenarios, students will expand their building, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. This week is all about exploration, experimentation, and discovering new ways to create and play within Minecraft Education.

Celebrate the end of summer with STEAM Discovery Week, a hands-on, all-ages Fab Lab experience! Campers will dive into a mix of robotics, engineering challenges, LEGO building, 3D design, coding, and more, exploring the full range of STEAM activities. Each day offers new challenges and projects that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.