A high-flying, hands-on introduction to aviation and drone technology for students in grades 7-12. Learn flight safety rules, airspace guidelines and pre-flight considerations, then assemble your own modular drone and practice piloting it. Explore careers in aviation, robotics and aerospace — and thanks to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, every student takes their drone home. Limited to 12 participants (currently sold out).
Listed from the organizer's public event page. Registration is handled by Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region.
STEMFor studentsAn action-packed evening of heroic engineering challenges, marvelous math and hands-on science experiments for K-4 students and their families. Costumes are encouraged (no masks), and the first 50 to register receive a free superhero-themed mini frisbee. Free to attend, with donations encouraged to keep family programs open to everyone; registration is requested but not required.
STEMFor studentsYoung engineers in grades K-4 step into Santa's workshop for train-themed mechanical challenges. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, combine ramps, gears and festive materials into Rube Goldberg chain reactions, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines through trial and error. A drop-and-shop event: two kid-free hours for parents. Space is limited to 20 participants.
STEMFor studentsThe afternoon run of the Elf Engineering Lab for grades K-4. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, launch Rube Goldberg chain reactions with ramps, gears and festive materials, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines hands-on. Noon to 2pm; lunch is not provided. Space is limited to 20 participants.
STEMFor teachersJoin us for an interactive, hands-on workshop where educators will learn core programming concepts using tactile, screen-free Sphero Indi robots. Through color-coded paths, physical puzzle tiles, and creative mazes, kids discover how robots "think" while developing real computational logic—no tablets or computer screens required. Participants will collaborate on a STEM engineering challenge and have dedicated time to share ideas. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the workshop beginning at 9 a.m. Participants earn 5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.
STEMFor teachersIntegrating computer science concepts and digital literacy into the curriculum shouldn’t feel like adding “one more thing” to an already packed school day. This interactive session equips K-12 educators with practical strategies to seamlessly blend Digital Citizenship, Digital Literacy, and Computer Science (CS) concepts into daily instruction. Leave with a cross-curricular plan, resources, and a framework for fostering digital literacy across all grade levels. Participants earn 3 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.
STEMFor studentsA free, one-hour in-person STEM workshop circuit for young explorers ages 10–13. Participants rotate through multiple hands-on STEM activations led by STEM professionals and community partners, with opportunities to make, experiment, explore, and create alongside other young explorers. Registration includes guided rotation through each activity. Each child must be registered individually. Parents, guardians, and chaperones must remain on-site for the entire event; parents or guardians must present valid ID at check-in.
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