Millard Oakley STEM Center
Family & Community Programs
The Oakley STEM Center offers a variety of programs for kids, families, and the community throughout the year.
STEM AT HOME
STEM AT HOME is an initiative to provide parents/guardians with STEM activities that
can help engaging K-8th students during the current school closures.
Activity documents are separated by themes and can be downloaded at the button below.
Simply click on any of the themes and you will have access to the STEM activities
for the theme selected.
If you have any questions, contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu or Ashley Pompell at apompell@tntech.edu
- Fab Fridays
STEM Fab Friday events are focused on getting families and their children engaged in STEM activities. There are two regularly scheduled events each semester held on Fridays from 5-8 pm.
STEM Quest: Level Up Fab Friday (3rd-8th)
September 8, 2023 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Embark on an epic journey at STEM Quest: Level Up!, where young adventurers will immerse themselves in the thrilling world of video games and discover the magic of STEM. From designing their own virtual worlds to unraveling coding puzzles, this event will ignite their imaginations and level up their knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
MARVELous STEM Fair Fab Friday (3rd-8th)
October 20, 2023 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Dive into a world of superhero-inspired activities, exploring the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while discovering your own inner superpowers! Come dressed up as your favorite Superhero!
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
- Safari Saturdays
Safari Saturdays are free, Saturday workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners and their families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-3rd graders and encourage family participation. A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows. Reservations are required; admission is free.
Lego STEM Safari Saturday (Pre K-3rd)
September 30, 2023 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Get ready to unleash your imagination at "Building a brighter future one BRICK at a time!" This STEM event invites kids to embark on an exciting journey of hands-on learning, where they will construct, engineer, and innovate with LEGO bricks, empowering them to shape a brighter future through creative problem-solving and STEM exploration.
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
STEM Harvest Farm Fest Safari Saturday (Pre K-3rd) at Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion
November 4, 2023 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Welcome to the "STEM Harvest Fun Fest," where kids can experience the exciting world of agriculture through engaging STEM activities. From exploring plants and animals to investigating farm tools, this event will sow the seeds of curiosity and harvest a bounty of knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
- Special Events
Winter Solstice-The Shortest Day of the Year | TBA | 6pm-8pm | FREE
Solstice events are free workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners (PreK-8th graders) and their families that occur twice a year to celebrate the summer and the winter solstice.
Join us for the Shortest Day of the Year Celebration! Enjoy this year's winter solstice while star gazing with telescopes, entering the VR world of Star Wars, and participating on some fun hands-on STEM activities.
A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age.
NEXT SOLSTICE EVENT TBD
Additional Resources
NASA is offering activities and opportunities for students K-12. You can access their activities at the button below.
Learning Blade offers STEM activities for both teachers and students at home. Access their at-home resources below.
