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Do you need a break from technology? The quick hits of dopamine from the screens in our lives are disrupting our connection to the physical world. Disconnect from tech and connect the mind and body with tangible materials. Build something! Not only will you build confidence and keepakes, you will build a community of friends, both new and old.

Join us for an introduction to woodworking afterschool program with Andrew Sargent. Over the course of 8 weeks, participants will learn the basics of woodworking. Learn how to use tools properly and build lasting projects.

Construct a toolbox, a stool, classic wooden cars, and more.

The X-wing was a prominent series of multiple starfighters produced by Incom with a characteristic "X"-shape of four wings, known as S-foils, extending out from the fuselage. These starfighters were found in the service of the Rebel Alliance, New Republic, and also the Eli Whitney Museum.

Create your own world of Minecraft in three dimensions with our building blocks and glue. Make a character you choose (Steve? Creeper? Enderman?) to keep you company you when you're playing online.

Common Sense Media rates Minecraft as a game for 8 years old and up.

Dragons are made of parts borrowed from birds, reptiles, mammals and imagination. Assemble your own: from the old Norse traditions that Hiccup so carefully described. Or from the now 15 year-old Pokemon traditions of Japan. Make your dragon match your favorite or look like a beast no one else has ever seen.

Experiments from Arvind Gupta. Gupta is a brilliant Indian educator who translates the big ideas of science into toys that excite curiosity. Construct a magnetic top that makes magnetic objects dance. Discover which materials that are magnetic and which are not.
Test to see which work best.

Where else would you keep your gold? (well, pennies...)
Build a Bank in the shape of a Castle Keep. Shoot your savings into the opening. Elaborate your castle – add a dragon or a knight to keep your fortune safe.

Build an electric maze that challenges the steadiness of your hand.