Join Us for a hands-on exploration of light physics, color therory, and creative storytelling through beautiful illuminated display. Learn how light transmission, color mixing/overlay, and persistnece of vision create magical visual effects while crafting your own rotating lantern.

Over the past two workshops, our young scientists explored wind’s fascinating dual role: how it can an be both constructive and destructive, both pushing away and pulling toward us through two hands-on experiments. Workshop 1: Mini Wind Turbine Engineering – Capturing Wind Power Our young engineers built working wind turbines to see renewable energy in action. By assembling the parts themselves, they learned how wind energy converts into electricity: wind pushes the blades, w

During the winter holiday, we went back to Lady Allum retirement village with our mobile interactive STEAM exhibition. Lady Allum was our first partner when we started reaching out to organisations, making this quite significant. One of the skills that we majorly improved was our understanding of what our audience understands and knows. After all, trying to figure out how to present something in a manner in which everyone can understand is not easy. The best moments were when

It was an excellent winter's day for our club’s very first mobile STEAM exhibition at Settlers Lifestyle Village. The day had an excellent atmosphere for around 45 residents, along with their grandchildren and other family members, to interact with our projects. Seeing them share opinions across generations has been undoubtedly a rewarding experience for everyone involved. The concept of a mobile exhibition originated after my 2023 visit to the MIT Museum. The museum’s focus

School holidays are here, and it's time to turn cleaning into an adventure! Building on Our Wind Series: In our June workshop, we explored how wind can be both destructive (hurricanes, storms) and constructive (powering Lightbulbs )? This time we're discovering how wind works both ways in another fascinating way – it can scatter things awayAND pull them together! Learn Through Building The spinning fan creates airflow that pulls air through the intake holes, creating suction

We’re excited to welcome two new members to our club: Arielle & Ethan! Both are in Year 8, with Arielle attending Papakura Intermediate and Ethan at Bucklands Beach Intermediate. They have proudly represented New Zealand at the International Robot Olympiad competition for the past two years. Their unique talent and passion for robotics and STEM will drive innovation, bringing fresh, valuable ideas to our team. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

Winter is on its way, bringing powerful winds with it! Would you like to turn nature's wild energy into something amazing? Join us to discover how destructive energy can become constructive power! The Science of Wind Wind is actually solar energy in motion! Imagine Earth as a giant pot of soup heated by the sun. Hot areas bubble up with rising air currents (high pressure), while cold areas cause air to sink (low pressure). The movement of this air from high to low pressure is

We're so pleased to announce that our Mother's Day fundraising sale was a wonderful success thanks to our amazing community! Your generous support helped us raise $341 for Startship Children hospital. This achievement is especially meaningful as we/ve now reached our $1,000 donation milestone! From all of us to all of you - thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and their family who need it most. Your kindness and generosity continue to inspire us. To cont

In our May workshop, participants had designed and built their own mazes. The goal was to show how the world of mathematics isn’t just about numbers on a page: it can be hands-on and fun! By using simple materials like cardboard and straws, we were able to explore mathematical thinking in a playful way. We aimed to make complex geometry concepts like angles, symmetry, and patterns tangible and exciting. Through this workshop, we helped change the perception of maths, transfor

Following the success of our Valentine's Day fundraiser, we're back with more 100% handmade Mother's Day gifts ! All items are lovingly crafted by children and parents. Every dollar raised will be donated to Starship Children's Hospital to help children in need - a wonderful tribute to all mothers. What's on offer: Handcrafted flower bouquets Beautiful handbags Stylish scarves, gloves, and hats And many more surprises! When : Friday, May 9th to Sunday, May 11th Where :

Love puzzles and building things? Come explore the surprising maths behind mazes! In this workshop, you'll get to build your own maze using cardboard and straws. As you plan out all your twists and turns, you’ll explore geometry concepts like angles, symmetry and patterns. We'll provide all the materials, so just bring your curiosity and creativity! 🗓 Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm 📍 Location: Albany Village Library 💰 Cost: Free

On Thursday, April 24th, we hosted a heartwarming workshop at the Settlers Lifestyle Village, where grandparents and their grandchildren...

Mother's Day is just two weeks away, and today, we held our monthly workshop focused on creating something special for Mother's Day

Easter in Aotearoa is all about relaxing with whānau, enjoying chocolate eggs and embracing the changing season. But this year, it’s extra special! With the school holidays falling right alongside Easter, there’s plenty of time not only to relax but build your STEM skills and try something new. To make your break both creative and fun, we’ve put together a few Easter-inspired tech projects for you to explore and enjoy. Virtual Bunny Game No Arduino or robotics gear at home? N

In our recent workshop, we had the opportunity to share our knowledge of hydraulics with participants. The session introduced them to basic hydraulic principles and how they are applied in real-life engineering. Participants each built a functional hydraulic arm using syringes, tubing and wood, gaining hands-on experience with the relationship between water pressure and mechanical movement. It was super satisfying to see their creation come to life and move with the push of a

Join us for a special Mother's Day Magic workshop where Kids can create a unique gift that will bloom anytime they wish. In this...

We are grateful for all the children and families who participated in our last workshop at the Albany Village Library, where we had the...

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to our fundraising sale event for Starship and shared their generosity through donations....

Mos t people think of automata as simple toys, but there is much more to them. Essentially the ancestors of robots, automata (the plural of automaton) refers to mechanical devices designed to perform tasks on their own, often taking the form of human or animal figures. They are constructed to create the illusion of independent movement, powered entirely by clever clockwork and hand-cranked mechanisms. Key Facts The history of automata stretches back to ancient times, with ear

Come be an engineer for a day. Build : Create your own wooden hydraulic machine Discover: The power of water (hydraulic science) Win:...