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STEAM After-School

Mosaic Life Care Foundation’s STEAM After-School enrichment programs are designed to ignite and cultivate an interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Each 6-week session includes hands-on activities led by trained facilitators. Participants will have the opportunity to design, build, and program LEGO robots, learn to code animated characters and games, explore virtual reality, and more.  Our next session of STEAM After-School will begin on October 13, 2026.  Registration is now open!

Session Details

When:

Tuesday evenings

October 13 – Nov 17

4:30 – 6 pm

Where:

emPowerU

518 S. 6th St.

St. Joseph, Missouri 64501

Cost:

$50 per participant

for the entire 6-week program

Modules:

 

LEGO® WeDo 2.0 Robotics (Grades 3-5)

Whether you want to introduce your student to the world of robotics or have a student with more advanced abilities, these LEGO® WeDo robotics camps remain a favorite of our younger students. Featuring a diverse curriculum that allows students to explore a variety of concepts, these camps foster the development of mathematics, engineering, creativity and collaboration. Your students are sure to enjoy these challenging yet rewarding camps. Open to students entering grades 3-5.

Minecraft Education (Grades 3-5)

Minecraft Education provides an opportunity for students to learn through various engaging activities which enables them to develop essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and creative thinking. Students can approach gameplay from a different perspective and discover the underlying mechanics of the game they love in a collaborative environment.  Open to students entering grades 3-5.

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.