Saturday Academy curates transformative hands-on learning experiences designed to support the development of your children's identity, awareness, and knowledge. We believe that this work is best explored through the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics! Dive into this semester's offerings and register today!
Spring
Select from the following:
Spectacular Science Journeys | April 6th - May 18th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Last Day to Register: March 29th, 2024
Join us as Explorers ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and embark on a scientific quest like no other!
For seven Saturdays, each 75 minute class transforms into an imagination lab. Young scientists don their white coats and goggles to journey into the occupational world of science where hypotheses will be tested, experiments will be conducted, and learning will be activated! Explorers get the chance to travel to the depths of our soil to the heights of our stars, learning about life on Earth and beyond!
The final class culminates in a showcase for friends and family that highlights our exploration through this series.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Explorers: Spectacular Science Journeys
Stop Motion Animation | April 6th - May 18th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Last Day to Register: March 29th, 2024
In this seven week hands-on Stop Motion adventure, we'll delve into the process behind bringing animation to life using digital photography.
Developing skills in the art of storyboarding, scaled set building, molding, and more, every 90 minute class is sure to have you reeling! What better way to build your stop motion creations than through the enchanting world of LEGO. Brick by brick, we’re tackling mini worlds through the lens of minifigs. Stack and snap your scenes and watch your plastic people come to life.
Join us in the final class, where family and friends are invited to view original stop motion reels!
No Longer Accepting Registration for Makers: Stop Motion Animation
SportsLab | April 6th - May 18th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Last Day to Register: March 29th, 2024
Welcome to SportsLab, where the world of athletics meets the wonders of science!
Over seven exhilarating Saturdays, Creators will embark on a dynamic exploration into the realm of athletics. Each 90-minute session sets us on track to delve into the science behind the game.In this immersive experience, participants will dissect the mechanics, nutrition, and psychology that drive athletes to victory. Through hands-on activities and interactive discussions, we'll investigate the wide range of occupations that support the world of sports, from sports journalism to sports medicine, exploring the essential skills and knowledge needed to fuel the game.
The journey culminates in a final sharing on the last day of class, where projects spanning all explored occupations will be showcased.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Creators: SportsLab
Careers in Technology | April 13th, April 27th, May 11th | Saturdays 5:00pm - 8:00pm
How do you turn an interest in technology into a career path?
This workshops series sheds light on the diverse and wonderful occupations that are rooted in TECH! Each workshop features lecture, discussion, and activation!
April 13th | Software Engineering: The Spirit of Inquiry | Mosur Mohan and Tarun Yerra
No Longer Accepting Registrations for April 13
April 27th | Let's Get Meta | Jasmine Sears
No Longer Accepting Registrations for April 27
May 11th | Technology in Law | Adam Nelson
No Longer Accepting Registrations for May 11
Winter
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Magical Math Journeys | January 27th - March 16th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Registration Deadline [extended]: Thursday, January 25th
Embark on an 8-week mathematical odyssey where each hour long session is a magical portal into the captivating world of math! Young adventurers will become culinary conjurers, engineering architects, and nature navigators, exploring math through imaginative play and real-world occupations. These are not just classes; they are fun and accessible epic adventures where numbers come to life and learning is an exhilarating quest! The final class culminates in a showcase for friends and family that highlights our exploration through this series.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Explorers: Magical math Journeys
Equation Expeditions | January 27th - March 16th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:00pm to 4:15pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 19th
Join us for an 8 week unparalleled experience where math isn't just a subject; it's the key to unlocking hidden mysteries and creating fantastic treasures. For 75 minutes each session, Makers students take the lead solving riddles, collecting clues, and navigating scavenger hunts, all while making tangible creations at every twist and turn of the journey. Witness the magic as young minds solve the ultimate clue, showcasing their mastery in an exhilarating conclusion that adults won't want to miss!
No Longer Accepting Registration for Makers: Equation Expeditions
Stop Motion Commotion | January 27th - March 16th, 2024 | Saturdays 3:00pm to 4:15pm
For 8 weeks, each 75 minute class is a chapter in your animation saga, where characters spring to life, and narratives unfold through the mesmerizing dance of frames. Venture into the heart of storytelling as you explore the art of stop motion animation. Through hands-on exploration, learn the secrets of stop motion, turning your creative visions into cinematic realities. Get ready for a reel treat! Friends and family are invited to join us for our last class and witness the magic of stop motion as our creative minds unveil their animated compositions.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Makers: Stop Motion Commotion
Space Journeys - Final Frontier | January 13th - March 16th, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 5th
Greetings, future space pioneers! For 10 weeks, you are invited to go on an interstellar journey, where every hour and a half long class becomes the launchpad for learning. Together we'll decode the language of pulsars, unlock the mysteries of gravity's embrace, and become architects of our own celestial vessels. With applied learning and collaborative ingenuity, we design, build, and launch our creations. Families are invited to join us on the final class session for our "launch day", a showcase and testament to the cosmic knowledge we've gained. Space Journeys: The Final Frontier isn't just a class; it's an opportunity to discover the universe within yourself.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Creators: Space Journeys
Fall
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Science Explorers | October 14 - December 16, 2023 | Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Enter our imagination lab to combine new and exciting ingredients together for dynamic reactions! As elements collide, our makers learn the fundamentals of science in worlds they invent. This intersectional class combines the skills of a scientist with those of an artist to generate what is sure to be the highlight of their week. This class culminates in a special sharing for families.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Explorers: Science Explorers
Animation Makers | October 14- December 16, 2023 | Saturdays 3pm-4:15pm
Enter the world of story in this one-of-a-kind introduction to the fundamentals of animation. Utilizing a variety of methodologies, MAKERS will create an original animated character, dig into the history of the art form, and play with the technological tools necessary to bring their character to life. Over the course of multiple weeks, students will examine the process of bringing an animated story to the screen and share their work with family and friends at the culmination of class.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Makers: Animation Makers
STEAMscapes Creators | September 30 - December 16, 2023 | Saturdays from 3pm - 4:30pm
Ever wonder how a roller coaster is designed and works? How does that bridge become reality? This special class invites Creators to dig into the spaces where physics, engineering, math and the arts come together to make our world more functional and fun! Through hands-on project based learning experiences with professionals in the field, this class will stretch the imagination and deepen your knowledge.
No Longer Accepting Registration for Creators: STEAMscapes Creators
Careers in Science | October 7, 21, November 4, 18, December 2, 16 | Saturdays 1:00pm to 4:00pm
How do you turn an interest in the sciences into a career path? This workshops series sheds light on the diverse and wonderful occupations that are rooted in science. Each workshop features lecture, discussion, and activation!
No Longer Accepting Registration for Innovators: Careers in Science
Scholarship Support
We are also proud to offer need-based Scholarship Support!
If you are in need of increased support, we invite you to complete this Scholarship Application for consideration. Your request will be processed in a timely manner; the typical turnaround time is one week after your application is submitted.
Further Questions or Dialogue?
We are happy to help! Please contact Saturday Academy at 503.200.5858 or email Education@saturdayacademy.org with questions.