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.)
Join us for an unforgettable summer at The Space On Main with Summer Space Lab – a series of half-day guided STEAM projects and open studio time designed to spark creativity, collaboration, and curiosity in young minds. Every Thursday, dive into hands-on activities that blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math in the most fun and engaging ways!
When: Thursdays @ The Space On Main
Sessions: 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
Ages: 8-12 year olds
Guided Program Highlights:
🎨 Creative Storytelling: From brainstorming unique characters and settings to developing compelling storylines, your child will learn the fundamentals of storytelling through comics.
🖍️ Drawing & Shading Techniques: Kids will enhance their artistic skills with hands-on drawing sessions, learning various techniques to bring their characters to life.
💻 Digital Comic Creation: Using cutting-edge tools like Pixton, participants will transform their hand-drawn comics into vibrant digital masterpieces.
🖨️ 3D Modeling & Printing: Taking creativity to the next level, children will design and print 3D models of their comic book characters, merging art with technology.
Open Studio Exploration Examples:
3D Printing • Laser Cutting • Vinyl Cutting • Video Game Design • Minecraft Builds • STEAM Projects • Construction Projects
Additional Details:
• A cost of $25/session will be applied towards paying for instructors, assistants, materials, and software subscriptions.
• We can accommodate 10 students per session. All devices and supplies will be provided.
• Please drop-off and pick-up your student(s) at The Space On Main, 174 Main Street, Bradford, VT.
• Email thespaceonmain@gmail.com with any questions!
• All sessions will be led by Monique Priestley and/or Patrick Peters.
The Space On Main is an official host of Destination Imagination. Destination Imagination (DI) inspires young people to imagine and innovate today so they become the creative and collaborative leaders of tomorrow. As parents and educators, our most important goal is to prepare our kids for the future. In Destination Imagination, students work together in teams to solve open-ended STEAM challenges designed to teach the creative process. Why is that important? The creative process is a step-by-step approach that helps students better understand problems and ask better questions, come up with solutions, learn from failure, and celebrate their achievements. In going through this process, kids learn vital life and career skills—creative thinking, critical thinking, public speaking, and collaborative problem-solving—that help them feel empowered and set them up for success in their future.
(RETURNING AUGUST 2024!)
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.
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!
(2024 SESSIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN SCHEDULED)
