emPowerU

STEAM After-School

Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s STEAM After-School enrichment programs are designed to create and develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. All sessions feature hands-on activities led by trained facilitators. Participants may design, build and program LEGO robots, learn to code animated characters and games, and explore Virtual Reality.

Session Details

When:

Tuesday evenings

February 6 – March 12

4:30 – 6 pm

Cost:

$50 per participant

Where:

emPowerU

518 S. 6th St.

St. Joseph, Missouri 64501

Modules:

LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotics (Grades 3-5)

Lego WeDo Robotics is a favorite of our STEAM participants.  Featuring a diverse curriculum that allows students to explore a variety of concepts, this program offers the students an opportunity to problem solve, create and build unique robots, and even develop coding skills.

TYNKER Coding (Grades 3-5) (Grades 6-8)

TYNKER Coding camps empower students to create through the power of imagination.  As students learn coding at their own pace, they build adventure games, design animated heroes and villains, program game controls and motion, add music and program game logic. No prior programming experience required. Open to students entering grades 3-8. Modules will be assigned according to grade level.

LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics (Grades 6-8)

SPIKE Prime is a terrific way for students to learn about building and coding robots.   Combining colorful LEGO building elements, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop coding language, SPIKE Prime continuously engages students to think critically and solve complex problems.  From easy-entry projects to limitless creative design possibilities, SPIKE Prime helps students learn the essential STEAM and 21st-century skills while having fun!

Virtual Reality Explorers (Grades 6-8)

Students get to experience and explore utilizing this incredibly immersive technology.  Whether it is visiting outer space, creating three-dimensional art, exploring our planet, or problem-solving in breathtaking environments, there is something for everyone to enjoy.