STEM Studio!
Design, Build, and Code with us!​​​​​​​​​​
Join us for afterschool technology clubs in our STEM Studio!
Our programs ignite imagination in students, offering hands-on robotics, playful programming, digital storytelling, and real-world AI exploration for students in grades K-12. Whether building with LEGO sets, animating pixel pals, or training robots for the Olympics, we'll inspire curiosity, teamwork, and future-ready problem solving.
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Clubs meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays for 3-4 week sessions.
$60 per session (MDM members receive a member discount!)
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Level 1 - grades k-2
Coding for the Holidays
December 3 - December 17
Celebrate the magic of computer science in our Code for the Holidays club for K-2nd graders! Students will explore the wonder of coding through festive, playful activities that spark imagination and teamwork. This jolly club invites young kids to discover the basics of coding and technology in a cozy holiday setting, building confidence and creativity with every merry moment.
This club meets Wednesdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM December 3 - December 17
Wonder Bots
May 6 - May 27
Dive into a world of imagination and computer science as your student embarks on a coding journey alongside Dash, Dot, and Cue — the robots from Wonder Workshop! Each session in this adventure-filled club will have K-2nd grade explorers cracking codes, mastering mazes, and unleashing creativity by programming these playful bots on adventures! Guided by interactive missions, young learners will uncover the magic of code sequences, loops, and events all while solving challenges and building problem-solving skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Get ready for excitement, teamwork, and endless discoveries for your future coders.
This club meets at 3:30-4:45pm on Wednesdays
May 6 - May 27
Level 2- grades 3-5
Coding for the Holidays
December 4 - December 18
Celebrate the magic of computer science in our Code for the Holidays club for 3-5th graders! Students will explore the wonder of coding through festive, playful activities that spark imagination and teamwork. This jolly club invites elementary aged kids to discover the basics of coding and technology in a cozy holiday setting, building confidence and creativity with every merry moment.
This club meets Thursdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM December 4 - December 18, 2025
LEGO Robotics
February 25- March 18
Join us for the LEGO Robotics Club and spark curiosity, creativity, and innovation through hands-on robotics! Designed for students in grades 3–5, this club uses the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential Set to combine engineering, coding, and design. This is an exciting, team-based environment where students will learn how to build and program interactive sets.
This club meets on Wednesdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM
February 25 - March 18, 2026
Wonder Bots
May 7 - May 28
Step into the ultimate robotics arena and become a coding champion! The wonder bots have just been chosen for the Robot Olympics, and they need the creativity and brainpower of 3rd–5th grade students to win gold. In this club, students collaborate with Dash, Dot, and Cue — Wonder Workshop's robot crew — to conquer challenges, from dazzling dance battles and wild soccer shootouts to navigating obstacle courses. Participants will train the robots in sequences, loops, events, conditionals, functions, and variables. Prepare to cheer, coach our robots, and code your way to robotic victory as your students learn the exciting world of code.
This club meets on Thursdays at 3:30-4:45pm
May 7 - May 28, 2026
Level 3- grades 6-8
Digital Storytelling
January 14 - February 4
Jump into the exciting world of digital storytelling in this club designed for grades 6-8! Students will focus on two forms of digital media by exploring the computer science and technology required to create some of our favorite stories. We’ll delve into the fundamentals of coding for animation, as well as the art of stop motion animation. This club blends creativity with technology to show students the excitement and possibilities of digital storytelling.
This club meets on Wednesdays at 3:30-4:45pm
January 14 - February 4, 2026
LEGO Robotics
February 26- March 19
Join us for the LEGO Robotics Club and spark curiosity, creativity, and innovation through hands-on robotics! Designed for students in grades 6–8, this club uses the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set to combine engineering, coding, and design. This is an exciting, team-based environment where students will learn how to build and program their own robots.
This club meets on Thursdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM
February 26 - March 19, 2026
FUNdamentals of Code
April 2- April 16
Join us for a FUN and engaging club where 6-8th grade students will dive into the basics of coding with script-based programming. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, students will learn how to write simple code, and develop problem-solving skills that spark curiosity and confidence.
This club meets on Thursdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM
April 2 - April 16, 2026
Level 4- grades 9-12
Digital Storytelling
January 15 - February 5
Jump into the exciting world of digital storytelling in this club designed for grades 9-12! Students will focus on two forms of digital media by exploring the computer science and technology required to create some of our favorite stories. We’ll delve into the fundamentals of coding for animation, as well as the art of stop motion animation. This club blends creativity with technology to show students the excitement and possibilities of digital storytelling.
This club meets on Thursdays at 3:30-4:45pm
January 15 - February 5, 2026
Coding Tomorrow
April 1- April 15
Step into the future of technology! This club introduces high school students to the world of generative AI while exploring the ethics and responsibilities that come with it. Through fun, safe, and hands-on activities, students will experiment with AI tools to see how they can assist with coding while also understanding their limits. Along the way, students will build a strong foundation in coding fundamentals, sharpen their problem‑solving skills, and discover how creativity and critical thinking play a key role in AI.
This club meets on Wednesdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM
April 1 - April 22, 2026