Make it so… it breaks the glass ceiling!

DESCRIPTION: Make it so it defies, it shines, it jumps, it hides, it gives you a space to be! Taught by two PhDs in Education with backgrounds in engineering and and science education, this one-day camp experience encourages participants to work collaboratively, think creatively, and tinker with STEAM (STEM + Arts) materials. At the beginning of the day, campers will be invited to build architectural sculptures using dowels, ropes, strings, conductive threads, and fabrics. They will then gather around a “campfire” and brainstorm ways to refine their sculptures so they spark, become spiderwebs or birds nests, or even break the glass ceiling! During the second part of the day, campers will use LEDs, batteries, solar panels, and other electronic building blocks to remix and transform their sculptures. This will be a fun day camp full of inspiration, creativity, and STEAM learning.

TIME: One Day Camp, Oct 9th, 9am to 5pm

LOCATION: Children Museum of the Arts in Manhattan

RECOMMENDED FOR: Children 5 to 12 years old

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS: This one day camp will be lead by GIANT founders, Dr. Azi Jamalian, and Dr. Jessica Mezei. Azi has a PhD in Cognitive Studies in Education from Columbia University and bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering. Azi loves designing programs and tools for children to learn new things with confidence and joy. Jess has a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University. A former teacher and informal educator, from camps to classrooms, she brings curiosity and care to set the stage for learning.