Steam Squad - After School STEM Program at Science Space Wollongong

STEAM Squad - Term 4 (Engineering and Maths) at Science Space Wollongong.

STEAM Squad provides the opportunity for curious kids to explore science, technology, engineering and maths in hands-on, creative ways.

STEAM Squad for ages 7-12

STEAM Squad provides the opportunity for curious kids to explore science, technology, engineering and maths in hands-on, creative ways.

DATES & TIMES:

• Tuesday afternoons 3:45pm-4:45pm (launches Tuesday 20th October)
• 60 minute weekly program
• Drop off from 3:15pm for BYO arvo tea/free play in exhibition
• Pickup from 4:45pm (no later than 5pm)

PRICE:

$30/week ($270 for 9-week term)

MORE INFO:

• Capped at a maximum of 16 places
• Ages 7-12 (Year 2-6 at school)
• Led by each week by our STEAM Education specialist (+ assistant)

Parents/carers are welcome to stay and participate or can drop off their child and return at pickup time. We will be starting our Term 4 program on Tuesday 20th October to allow a chance for your child to start to settle into their weekly routine for the new school term.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

STEAM Squad sessions may involve the use of chemicals, hand tools, electronic equipment and machinery (including 3D printers, laser cutters and sewing machines). All participants are expected to behave respectfully, follow staff instructions, and treat equipment and other participants with care at all times.

To help us ensure safety and positive participation for everyone, please advise us at the time of booking of any additional needs or requirements. Due to the nature of some activities, parents or carers may be encouraged to stay and support children who require 1:1 assistance.

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TERM 4 2026 PROGRAM - Engineering & Maths

• Tues 20th Oct - LEGO Vehicle Crash Testing
  Design, build and test custom LEGO vehicles, experimenting with structure, materials and impact protection before putting your creations to the ultimate crash test!
• Tues 27th Oct - Sphero Mini Golf
  Design and build your own themed mini golf course, then code a Sphero robot to navigate from the start to the finish! Use coding, creativity and problem-solving skills to get your Sphero through the course without stopping! Can you score a hole in one?
• Tues 3rd Nov - LEGO Zipline Challenge
  Build the ultimate LEGO cable car to race down a zipline! This week we will be experimenting with weight, balance and aerodynamics to create the fastest design capable of travelling diagonally from start to finish.
• Tues 10th Nov - Cardboard Construction
  Can you outsmart the Big Bad Wolf? Inspired by The Three Little Pigs, you'll become a structural engineer as you design and build windproof houses, castles and geodesic domes from cardboard, then put them to the ultimate test against our "hurricane-force" industrial fan!
• Tues 17th Nov - Cardboard Fashion
  Transform everyday cardboard and paper materials into amazing wearable designs! Create shoes, hats, suits of armour, clothing, accessories and bags while exploring the design process and the art of engineering simple materials into something extraordinary.
• Tues 24th Nov - Chain Reaction Machines
  Become a master inventor as you engineer your own Rube Goldberg-inspired chain reaction machine! Combine ziplines, dominoes, Hot Wheels, PVC pipes and a range of loose parts to create an incredible sequence where every action triggers the next.
• Tues 1st Dec - Woodworking
  Get hands-on with real tools and discover the fundamentals of woodworking! Learn how to safely use glue, screws, hammers, nails and drills as you measure, build and create your own wooden monster to take home!
• Tues 8th Dec - Mega Marble Runs
  Slow and steady wins the race! Create a marble run that uses gravity, momentum and clever engineering to keep a ball travelling from top to bottom for the longest time possible.
• Tues 15th Dec - Treasure Hunt – END OF TERM PIRATE PARTY (PARENTS INVITED)
  Set off on the ultimate treasure hunt! Learn about compass bearings in our Planetarium then discover how pirates used the stars to navigate the high seas. Put your skills to the test as you find your bearings, solve riddles, follow clues and uncover where X marks the spot.

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