STEM and gaming programs challenge participants to think creatively, solve problems, and collaborate with others. Through hands-on activities and strategic gameplay, participants learn ways to strengthen critical thinking, teamwork, and confidence in skills that extend well beyond the game.
This instructor-led class introduces participants to the fundamentals of Dungeons & Dragons. Participants take part in a structured adventure where they work through a shared storyline under an instructor’s direction. The instructor leads rule instruction, demonstrates gameplay concepts, and facilitates group decision-making as participants progress through the campaign.
This instructor-led class introduces participants to the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through hands-on learning experiences and interactive activities. Participants will explore STEM concepts that are present in everyday life while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, observation, and teamwork skills. Throughout the class, participants will be taught through a variety of experiments, engineering challenges, technology-based activities, and scientific investigations.Topics may include basic engineering, simple machines, coding, robotics, chemistry, weather, physics, and other real-world STEM applications.
This instructor-led, interactive class invites participants to explore the natural beauty of Rochester’s local parks, trails, and outdoor spaces, promoting healthier lifestyles. Lessons cover nature safety, wildlife identification, and animal behavior observation.
This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.
This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.
This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.
This instructor-led interactive class uses gameplay as a tool to teach and strengthen a variety of practical and social skills in a fun, engaging environment. Participants will learn how to navigate the Minecraft world while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and planning skills. Throughout the class, participants will learn specific gameplay techniques such as resource gathering, crafting tools and equipment, building structures, farming, exploration, and survival strategies. They will also practice setting goals, following multi-step directions, managing resources, and adapting to unexpected challenges within the game.