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Week 5: Innovation Explorers- Stoyteller & Media Makers (Gr. 3-5)Innovation ExplorersIn Storytellers & Media Makers, kids explore creative content, communication, and branding through hands-on projects. Students create books, comics, puppets, and short video clips, design logos for their own “media company,” and make simple advertisements and jingles. Along the way, kids learn how storytelling connects to real-world careers like author, illustrator, filmmaker, and journalist, while also discovering business basics such as brand identity and storytelling in media and business. This course builds creativity, confidence, and communication skills—perfect for curious kids with big ideas.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 5: Innovation Explorers- Tech Builders & Coding (Gr. 6-9)Innovation ExplorersTech Builders & Coding introduces students to the exciting world of coding, game design, and technology creation. Through hands-on projects, kids learn introductory coding matched to their skill level. Students design their own games or app ideas, tackle robotics challenges, and explore how real tech companies turn ideas into products that grow. Along the way, they’re introduced to careers such as software engineer, game designer, and app developer, while learning business concepts like minimum viable products (MVPs), testing, and using user feedback to improve ideas. This course builds problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence, perfect for curious kids who love technology and how it works.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 6: Innovation Explorers- Build it Bosses (Gr. 3-5)Innovation ExplorersIn Build-It-Bosses, kids design and build houses, towns, and tiny businesses using blocks, boxes, and LEGO. Students create floor plans, explore city zoning through play, and work in teams to bring their ideas to life. Along the way, they learn how building connects to real careers like architect, builder, city planner, and interior designer, while practicing business skills such as planning, budgeting (“block budgets”), and designing for customer needs. A hands-on course for kids who love to build, plan, and create.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 6: Innovation Explorers- Fashion, Merch & Design (Gr.6-9)Innovation ExplorersIn Fashion, Merch & Design Entrepreneurs, students step into the world of fashion and creative business. Kids explore clothing and accessory design, create custom merchandise like stickers, simple apparel, and totes, and learn how products go from idea to must-have item. Students dive into fashion marketing, styling mini photoshoots, and exploring trend forecasting—figuring out what’s popular and why. Along the way, they’re introduced to careers such as fashion designer, merch manager, and illustrator, while learning business concepts like branding, profit margins, limited drops, and understanding demand. This course builds creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking—perfect for kids who love style, art, and expressing themselves through design.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 7: Innovation Explorers- Community Impact Startup (Gr. 6-9)Innovation ExplorersIn Community Impact Start Up, students become changemakers by exploring how businesses can solve real community challenges. Kids learn to identify problems in their community and design service-based ventures that help people in meaningful ways. Students practice working with partners and stakeholders, communicating their ideas clearly, and building a strong mission. Along the way, they discover careers such as nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, and public service professional, while learning business skills like mission statements, measuring impact, and understanding grants. This course builds empathy, leadership, and problem-solving—perfect for kids who want to make a difference.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 7: Innovation Explorers- Pet & Animal Helpers (Gr. 3-5)Innovation ExplorersIn Pet & Animal Helper, kids explore animal care through imaginative play and hands-on activities. Students set up pretend grooming, training, and vet stations, and create craft pet toys and treats. They learn about caring careers like veterinarian, groomer, pet-shop owner, and zookeeper, while practicing simple business skills by providing helpful services and earning “paw points.” A playful, empathy-building course for kids who love animals and helping others.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 8: Innovation Explorers- Innovation Olympics (Gr. 6-9)Innovation ExplorersIn Innovation Olympics, students work in teams to tackle daily innovation challenges in engineering, design, and business. Kids collaborate, solve problems in real time, and pitch their ideas just like real-world leaders. They explore careers such as engineer, CEO, and product manager, while building skills in leadership, teamwork, deadlines, and presentations. The week wraps up with the exciting Entrepreneur Games, featuring awards for creativity, teamwork, prototypes, and pitches. A fast-paced course for kids who love challenges, competition, and big ideas.Youth Enrichment 25-26 -
Week 8: Innovation Explorers- Super Service Stars (Gr. 3-5)Innovation ExplorersIn Super Service Stars, kids run pretend service businesses—like cleaning crews, helper squads, and fix-it teams—while solving community problems with kindness and creativity. They explore careers like teacher, nurse, firefighter, and entrepreneur, and learn how businesses help people and communities. A hands-on course for kids who love helping and making a difference.Youth Enrichment 25-26