The Space fosters curiosity, experimentation, imagination, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration through the exploration of digital fabrication, gaming, electronics, robotics, digital literacy, computer programming, graphic design, AV production, design thinking, and more. We offer a variety of day camps, after school programs, and one-off workshops.
We are planning out youth programming opportunities. We need your feedback to determine where to focus our energy. Please use the button below to submit an interest form. Email thespaceonmain@gmail.com with any questions!
Guest what?! BUS 6 from BES/OHS has an after school drop-off location at the corner of Main St + Bank St. This is perfect for attending programming at local community organizations such as The Space On Main, The Hub: Teen Center, and Bradford Public Library. (Note: Make sure your student has a note giving them permission to ride Bus 6 and be dropped off in front of Star Cat Books.)
Students (ages 8-12) will be able to apply for one or multiple weeks. The progression of themes and skills will build off of each other, but will also be able to standalone. Space is limited to 16 students. All meals, materials, equipment-use, and instructor fees are included in tuition. Day camps run Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Each camp blends STEM education with outdoor activities, guest speakers, and craft projects at Bradford Public Library.
[Jul 10 – Jul 14] Digital Fabrication
Students will explore 3D modeling, 3D printing, 2D design, and laser cutting. Equipment used will include Prusa 3D printers and a Full Spectrum Muse laser cutter. Example software used will include Autodesk Tinkercad and RetinaEngrave.
[Jul 24 – Jul 28] Robotics & Microcomputers
Students will explore robotics, microcomputers, block coding, and CircuitPython. Equipment used will include Sphero BOLT, micro:bit, and Circuit Playground. Example software used will include Sphero Edu, Microsoft MakeCode, Code.org App Lab, and Codecademy.
[Aug 07 – Aug 11] Web Development
Students will explore the basics of web design and development including user personas and accessibility. Students will step through designing a website from creating paper wireframes to coding using HTML and CSS. Example software used will include Sublime Text, W3Schools Codecademy, freeCodeCamp.
[Aug 14 – Aug 18] Game Design
Students will explore the stages of both board and video game design and development including brainstorming, paper prototyping, storyboarding, playtesting, design, production, and publishing. Example software used will include Bloxels, Procreate, and PyGamer.
[Jul 31 – Aug 04] NHAS STEM Fellowship: Machine Learning & Data Science
NH and VT students in Grades 8-9 interested in science and technology will receive extensive academic, personal, and family support to assist in advancement towards a STEM career throughout high school including:
The students chosen as NHAS STEM Fellows will be part of a distinguished group will participate in research programs following the timeline:
This multi-year program is offered at The Space On Main in partnership with the New Hampshire Academy of Science and supported by an Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teacher (ITEST) grant from the National Science Foundation.
The Space On Main is an official host of Girls Who Code. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does by providing a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as computer scientists. We work with the Sphero Robotics curriculum, Swift Playgrounds, edClub’s Typing Club, and a variety of web design and development programs. This program is offered at no cost thanks to support from the Couch Foundation.
Videos GHC at The Space: Check out this fun feature from Channel 3 WCAX News! And this interview Monique did with the Nevada County Tech Connection!
Dates & Times: Second Sundays 1:00-4:00pm. Summer 2023 (6/11, 7/9, 8/13) / Fall 2023 (9/10, 10/8, 11/12). Ages 10-14.
The Space On Main is offering a STEAM Club the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month to students 11-15 years of age. Students will create art projects with a blend of traditional and digital methods and tools. We have 32 spots available across 2 time groups. To reserve a spot, submit an application below. This program is offered at no cost thanks to support from the Couch Foundation.
Dates: 1st & 3rd Sundays (Sep 3 & 17, Oct 1 & 15, Nov 5 & 19)
Times: Group 1 – 12:30-2:30pm / Group 2 – 3:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Molly Morin is an artist, art teacher, and art researcher living in Bradford, VT. As an art teacher, Molly has been a college art professor, summer camp leader, after school program director, and community arts educator. She loves spreading the joy of art to kids (and adults!) of all ages. As an artist, Molly is a sculptor of physical materials, a knitter and weaver, and a maker of art using digital technologies like computer programming. She has exhibited her work internationally and nationally, but is most focused on building art community here in Bradford. Learn more at mollymorin.com
The Space On Main is offering a Minecraft Club the last Sunday of the month to students 7-12 years of age. Minecraft: Education Edition prepares students for the future, building future-ready skills like creativity, problem solving, and systems thinking, and nurturing a passion for play. Students will explore real-world issues in immersive, imaginative worlds; learn computational thinking with in-game coding; and build empathy through learning digital citizenship skills. We have 22 spots available across 2 time groups. To reserve a spot, submit an application below. This program is offered by donation.
Dates: February 26th, March 26th, and April 30th
Times: Group 1 – 12:30-2:30pm / Group 2 – 3:00-5:00pm
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Please feel free to submit a Youth Programming Interest Form to be notified of future programs!
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Dates & Times: TBD (Submit interest below.)
