The Friedland Makerspace: STEAM Programs

A collaborative workspace with creative tools

learn and explore

Welcome to the JCCMW Friedland Makerspace!

Thanks to the generosity of Sheila and Bob Friedland, we launched the Friedland Makerspace in 2022. Explore technologies and creativity while cultivating computational reasoning and critical thinking.

ages three to ten

Spring STEAM Classes

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After school the learning doesn't stop with these fun, informative, and interactive STEAM classes! Learn important skills and make new friends!

Creator's Club: Art and Engineering
Mondays, March 18–June 3
3:30–4:30 PM
Ages 4–6

Little Scientists
Tuesdays, March 19–June 4
3:30–4:30 PM
Ages 3–5

Little Scientists
Wednesdays, March 20–June 5
3:30–4:30 PM
Ages 3–5

Junior Chemists and Creators
Thursdays, March 21–May 30
3:30–4:30 PM
Ages 4–6

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ages four to seven

School Vacation STEAM Programs

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When school is out, the learning continues with these fun, informative, and interactive STEAM programs! Learn important skills and make new friends!

Gardening & Farming
Friday, March 29
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 4–7

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Beautiful Butterflies & Intriguing Insects
Monday, April 1
9:30 AM–12:00 PM
Ages 4–7

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ages four to seven

April STEAM Vacation Programs

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When school is out, the learning continues with these fun, informative, and interactive STEAM programs! Learn important skills and make new friends!

Monday, April 22–Friday, April 26
Ages 4–7
9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Register for one, two, three, four, or all five mornings!

STEAM Ever After April Vacation Program
Monday, April 22

Storybooks come to life with hands-on art and science projects based on our favorite tales. Topics include Save the Gingerbread Man, Float Your Boat, and Save the Rainforest.

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STEAM Ever After April Vacation Program
Tuesday, April 23

Topics include Let’s Go Fly, Save Rapunzel, and The Three Little Pigs.

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Discovering STEAM April Vacation Program
Wednesday, April 23

Hands-on, project-based challenges designed to tap into critical thinking skills with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Topics include Intro to Scientific Method, Chemical Reactions, and It’s Logical.

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Intro to Robotics April Vacation Program
Thursday, April 25

Students will learn about robots and coding.  They will be introduced to the Bee-Bots and learn about commands while completing tasks that will have increasing levels of complexity. Topics include Hour of Code Part 1, Hour of Code Part 2, and Get to Know Your Robot.

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Intro to Robotics April Vacation Program
Friday, April 26

Students will learn about robots and coding.  They will be introduced to the Bee-Bots and learn about commands while completing tasks that will have increasing levels of complexity. Topics include Bee-Bot Colors, Bee-Bot Shapes, and Bee-Bot Numbers & Letters.

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questions + answers

FAQ

A makerspace is a collaborative workspace filled with creative tools, such as computers, robots, electronics, 3D printers, woodworking tools, and math and science activities.

Kids of all ages and experience levels can experience the Makerspace through STEAM education.

We have a variety of classes for all age levels.  See the schedule above.

We also offer family and holiday programs led by specialists in areas like 3D design, woodworking, science, and arts.

Our classes will be limited in size, so that each student can benefit fully from the experience.

We have activities planned around the Jewish holidays. There will be drop-in activities and family activities; grandparents are welcome to come with their grandchildren.

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