Overview

Students will design and build their own projects in this four-week workshop. Each week will include new cardboard engineering concepts and practice with tool use, as well as time spent on designing and working on individual projects in our makerspace, with support and guidance from Bakken Museum educators and volunteer mentors. At the end of the four weeks, friends and family are invited to our Big Show, where students present their innovations and share their challenges and wins from the program.

Additional Information

Young Makers Session:

• Ages: 7–8 (Grades 2–3)
• Dates: Four Saturdays | January 10 – 31
• Time: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Cost: $200; $180 for household and supporting members

Inventors Club (Six-Week Workshop):

• Dates: Six Saturdays | February 7 – March 14
• Cost: $260, $225 for household and supporting members | SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Morning Session (Six-Week Workshop):

• Ages: 9-12 (grades 4-6)
• Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Afternoon Session (Six-Week Workshop):

• Ages: 12-14+ (grades 6-9+)
• Time: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

General Information:

• Household and Supporting Bakken Museum members receive a 10% discount on education programs.
• The Bakken offers income-based scholarships to help provide access to its youth programs.
• Students learn to responsibly use tools and technology.
• Categories: STEM, Arts