The Boop and Beep: A Tale of the Arduino
Presented by: Curtis Darst
Hey, what's an AR-DWEEN-NO? Follow the story of the Arduino as we connect some circuits and play some games. Learn how to interact with the Arduino and how the Arduino will interact with you. Take home the fun after completing this session. *Small parts are involved.
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewKidzMash Makerz
Hands on STEM activities for all ages. Come be creative with Ozobots, Snap Circuits, friction, catapults and more! (Kidz must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewSpies, Secret Messages, the Internet, and You!
Presented by: Matt Williams
Have you ever wanted to make a secret message? Unreadable without the key? ...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewOn the Zine Streets
Presented by: Erin Hanton
What's a zine? A self-published, often handmade, piece of printing revolution! In this class we'll talk about the endless possibilities available to us through zines and zine culture, and how we can use them to teach, communicate, find community, and as tools for our own personal well-being. We'll...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overview[KidzMash] Collaborate on your LEGO(R) vision
Presented by: Thomas Haver
LEGO(R) sets are amazingly fun to build, but who has attempted to build a complete set without looking at the instructions? In this session, the kidz & adults will form teams and try to build one of sixteen different Creator sets without the instructions. Only one person from each team will be able...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewBuild an Enigma Machine! (1st session)
Presented by: Steven Swenson
( There are TWO scheduled Enigma machine sessions. Please only sign up for one of the two scheduled sessions so every child has the opportunity to attend.) ...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overview[KidzMash] Fun Things To Do With Alexa
Presented by: Jeff Blankenburg
This session will introduce KidzMashers to Alexa, and show them some of the cool things they can do with just their voices. We will have devices to play with, tons of things to try, and an interactive game.
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewUnravelling the Rubik’s
Presented by: Benjamin Fox
Did you know that the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube is 3.47 seconds? If solving the Rubik’s cube seems like an impossible dream, then this session is for you! Come and learn some of the basic history of the Rubik's cube, the terminology for various pieces, and some simple steps to solve...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewBuild an Enigma Machine! (2nd session)
Presented by: Steven Swenson
( There are TWO scheduled Enigma machine sessions. Please only sign up for one of the two scheduled sessions so every child has the opportunity to attend.) ...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewCode that Snack!
Presented by: Leah Vogel
Have you ever eaten a sandwich? Could you tell someone else exactly how to make one? ...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewWhat are the chances that you will have fun in this session?
Presented by: Vicki Glenn
In this hand on class, you will learn about probability, games of chance (G-rated), and build a dice tower to use with your newly learned games. The kidz will walk away with their own dice tower and directions to a variety of family friendly games.
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewLet's Learn Magic
Presented by: Nathan Loding
Magic is real. Don't believe me? Come to this session and maybe I change your mind! ...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overviewSomething from Nothing
Presented by: Damian Synadinos
Improv(isational) theater is, essentially, making something from nothing - performers create and perform shows spontaneously, without a script, props, or costumes. But, to be successful at improv, you should learn, practice, and use a few, fundamental improv "rules" - principles and skills that are...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overview[KidzMash] Get Creative with Duct Tape!
Presented by: Keith Kurak
Duct tape is super-sticky, flexible, and waterproof, and can be used as a quick fix for just about anything that’s broken. It’s even been used to repair spaceships! But, it also can be used to make art. You’ll learn briefly about the science and history of duct tape before we turn you loose to...
Format: KidzMash SessionzLevel: Introductory and overview