SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS, AND MATH: STEAM EDUCATION IS AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF THE MAKER MOVEMENT.

STEAMPoweredSaturdayDoodleBotsTVCOG hosts a variety of STEAM education classes, events and field trips that engage youth ages 3-18 hands-on learning in science, technology, engineernig, the arts and mathematics. Our signature program is the FREE, grant-funded STEAM-Powered Saturday.

ABOUT STEAM POWERED SATURDAY

Every first Saturday, children ages 4-12 and their families are invited to join us for a FREE hands-on project. Brought to you through the generous support of Albany Society of Engineers Foundation, these mind-expanding projects help children discover creative play through science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.

Past projects have included:

  • Make-Your-Own Kaleidescopes
  • Noodle Doodle Bots
  • Circuit Bugs
  • The Egg Drop Challenge
  • Paint Pendulums
  • Pixel Art
  • Magnetic Slime

Participation in STEAM-Powered Saturday activities is open to the general pubic and does not require advance registration. Children must be accompanied by an adult who will work with them on the project provided.

To find out what is coming up next please visit our THINQubator Facebook page. For more information (including information about parking) please visit the FAQ section on theTHINQubator page.

 Brought to you for free through the generous sponsorship of the T Backer Memorial Foundation and the Stewart's Foundation. 
 

OTHER EVENTS & CLASSES

  • For information about field trips, please click the link to view our Educator's Guide
  • For information about kids STEAM-Powered birthday parties, please click here
  • All other TVCOG classes can be found here, including classes for children. Age limits for TVCOG classes vary; please check the description.