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.)
When: Saturday, October 7th, 6:00-9:00pm
Who: Students ages 7-12. 20 spots available.
What: By student request, The Space On Main is experimenting with a Switch Social. Students bring their Nintendo Switch to The Space. We will have one Switch console hooked up to the big screen for those who don’t own a Switch (will support 8 players). We will order in pizza (we can handle dietary restrictions as well).
Student Benefits: Fosters social interaction & dialogue; promotes healthy competition; encourages teamwork & collaboration; exposes them to diverse gaming genres; develops focus in dynamic environments; offers emotional support & safety in numbers; and helps hone social skills & respect for individual choices. Most importantly, they have fun!
Parent Benefits: An evening out (or in)!
Price: $30 helps to cover the cost of equipment, food, and staff support.
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. Fall 2023 (9/10, 10/8, 11/12). Grades 5-8.
(FALL 2023 SESSIONS ARE FULL.)
The Space On Main is offering a STEAM Club the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month to students in Grades 5-8. Students will create art projects with a blend of traditional and digital methods and tools. We have 12 spots available. 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: 1:00–4:00pm
(FALL 2023 SESSIONS ARE FULL.)
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 24 spots available across 2 time groups. To reserve a spot, submit an application below. This program is offered by donation.
(SUMMER 2023 SESSION HAS ENDED.)
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