Teach kids maker skills such as designing, modeling, rapid prototyping and building. Engage kids with projects where they create and build, while also increasing life and STEM skills.
Key Concepts
- Communication
- Leadership
- Technology & Engineering
For Youth Grades 13 – 18, Can be used with advanced younger youth
- Increase youth interest in STEM related fields
- Increase knowledge, skills and abilities related to the Maker Field
- Increase youth confidence in making and engaging Maker Projects
- Increase youth sense of self-reliance and independence
Minimum of 6 sessions for youth which focus on topics such as Designing and Modeling in 2D/3D, Rapid Prototyping, basic engineering principles, and other Maker topics
- DIY Make & Build Activity Guide
- Champaign FAB Lab
- UIUC College of Engineering
- UIUC College of Medicine
- Illini Summer Academies
- Community Organizations including other youth serving organizations; schools; libraries; and local community centers