SteamRocket Learning Lab Returns to Indio Library

SteamRocket is excited to announce a series of free Learning Lab workshops at Indio Library starting in October. Thanks to a generous grant from the City of Indio and the library’s continued support, these hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) workshops are designed to engage and inspire children ages six and up.

Learning Lab workshops will start at 11:30am and run from October 2024 through March 2025. Each session offers a fun, educational experience focusing on creativity and problem-solving through STEAM projects.

October 26, 2024

Frightful Flickers: Halloween Circuits

Hey, future electronic engineers!

Let's learn about circuitry and build eerie, light-up circuits for Halloween!

November 16, 2024

Glow Gobblers: LED Turkeys

Join us to craft festive, LED-lit turkey creations perfect for Thanksgiving.

December 14, 2024

Shake Lab: Earthquake Simulator

Learn about earthquake safety and test your engineering skills by building earthquake-proof spaghetti towers.

January 18, 2025

Great Paper Plane Challenge

From beginners to experts, we have tons of plane plans! Build and test your paper planes through three fun challenge courses: speed, distance, and tricks!

February 15, 2025

MicroBug Motorway

Have a need for speed? You don't want to miss this! Build a hex bug nano with us and test its speed on our MicroBug Motorway.

March 15, 2025

Ping Pong Pickup Challenge

Build a device to pick up as many ping pong balls as possible in this ultimate STEAM challenge.

"We’re excited to bring our Learning Lab back to Indio Library," said Elle Decker, Co-founder of SteamRocket. "These workshops provide fun, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and build essential science, technology, and engineering skills. We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Indio for supporting this initiative and the library hosting us."

Space is limited, so families are encouraged to contact the Indio Library to sign up for these free workshops. Each session promises an exciting learning adventure, and we can’t wait to welcome young innovators!

For more information, please go to SteamRocket's site.

About SteamRocket:

SteamRocket is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible STEAM education to children across the Coachella Valley through engaging workshops and hands-on learning experiences.

Contact:

Crystal Arellano

crystal@steamrocket.co