3D design
Kids sketch an idea and build it in beginner-friendly design software such as Tinkercad, learning shapes, measurement and how to fix a design that does not work yet.
ABOUT STEAM360 · HANDS-ON STEM WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
What is Steam360?
STEAM360 is a student-run organization: a mobile education service located in York Region that provides hands-on STEAM programs for children and youth. We specialize in 3D design and printing, robotics, circuitry, coding, and digital arts. Our goal is to make STEAM education more accessible by offering low-cost and sponsored workshops to youth.
OUR MISSION
Make room for every curious mind.
Plenty of kids would love to design something on a screen and hold the real thing an hour later, build a robot that moves, or code something that works, and never get the chance. Cost, distance, and “I wouldn’t know where to start” get in the way. We remove those barriers: workshops are fairly priced, beginners are the norm, and we bring the equipment, the materials and the patience.
WHAT WE DO
Small groups. Real tools. Something to take home.
3D printing
They watch a printer turn their file into a real object, layer by layer, and take it home. Along the way they learn how printers work and what makes a design printable.
Robotics, coding and more
Robotics workshops with easy visual coding are now on the schedule, and circuitry and digital arts are on the way, each built around something kids make and keep.
Ages 7 to 14
Some workshops welcome every age from 7 to 14 together. Others come in two paces: ages 7 to 11 take first steps with plenty of guidance, and ages 10 to 14 explore further with more independent choices. Ages 10 and 11 can pick either. Each workshop shows its ages.
HOW A WORKSHOP WORKS
Four simple steps.
- 1Explore
Browse the workshops on the home page and compare a few. Each one shows the project, the pace, and the date and location once they are set.
- 2Apply
A parent or guardian fills in a short application. It takes a few minutes and asks only for the basics.
- 3Hear from us
The organizers review applications and get in touch using the contact details you gave. Some workshops confirm a place straight away.
- 4Enroll and make
Once a place is offered we ask for the last details, such as an emergency contact and any support needs, so we can look after your child on the day.
WHERE TO FIND US
Greater Toronto Area
Our workshops run at community venues across the Greater Toronto Area, such as the Richmond Hill Public Library. The exact location and time are shown on each workshop and confirmed before a place is offered.
Run by Youth
STEAM360 is organized and managed by youth. Family information is kept private and used only to run the workshops.
Ready to try a workshop?
Applying takes a few minutes. See what is open right now, or read why families join us.