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Tech Explorers SPIN Club 2.0 (Yorkville)

orange circuit board with 4-H Clover
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Kendall County Extension Office
Event Fee
$40.00
County
Kendall

 

Tech Explorers 2.0 is a 6-part special interest (SPIN) club that teaches technology and "maker" principles with hands-on activities. This session, learn engineering and bridge design, create games with a 3-D printer, and work with Makey Makey technology. New members welcome.

Participants should bring a laptop and be able to download programs. Makey Makey, 3-D printers, and other materials provided.
   
Ages: 9-18 (as of 9/1/22)

Meetings:

  • 1/6 | 6-8 pm. | Engineering and bridge design
  • 1/7 | 10 a.m. to noon | Pasta bridge breaking
  • 1/26 and 2/2 | 5-7 p.m. | 3-D printing sessions
  • 2/21 and 2/28| 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Makey Makey sessions

Location: Kendall County Extension Office, 7775B IL Route 47, Yorkville, IL 60560

Cost to participate: $40* includes 4-H enrollment 

  • *This enrollment cost is required only once per 4-H year per youth. If already an enrolled/paid member for 2022-23 4-H year, the cost for this program is $20.

Registration open now. Space may be limited.

Questions: Contact Kim Eisnaugle, 4-H Program Coordinator, at keisnaug@illinois.edu or 630-553-5823

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact the event organizer. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your access needs.