The Dock is delighted to launch our very first STEAM program Summer Camp in partnership with RoboThink which will take place from the 24th - 28th July 2023 from 10am to 1pm
STEAM Amusement Park is your child’s chance to dream up their own amusement park. In this week-long summer camp, participants will work with tutors from RoboThink to design and construct an amusement park. Each day will see new robot builds and design tasks all leading up to our big show-and-tell on Friday afternoon where parents will be invited to see our amazing Theme Park!
RoboThink is a fun-focused robotics program designed for children aged 6-12 years. Through RoboThink, children can learn about the principles of engineering and technology by building and designing their own robots. Children can dive into the world of STEAM and unleash their imaginations. Through these engaging activities, children can learn about science, technology, engineering, art and maths in a fun and interactive manner.
The camp is daily from 10am to 1pm daily with a 15-minute break for lunch usually halfway through the morning. Children will need to bring a packed lunch and/or lights snacks with them, drink and pencil case containing colouring pencils etc. On the last day of camp (Friday, 28st) there will be a ‘show and tell’ by the children to showcase what they have designed and built to parents/guardian. Each child will be given a special pack to create their own element of a Steam amusement park at the end of the summer camp.
STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. We learn through play, encouraging creativity, teamwork and whilst having fun along the way. It promotes important life skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving to name just a few, all within a fun and creative environment.
Katherine Demmel Bio:
Katherine Demmel grew up in Sligo, with a keen interest in art and design from an early age. This continues to be a passion of Katherine’s, and she regularly attends art classes and has showcased her work in local exhibitions. After graduating from Dublin City University with a degree in Multimedia. It was during this course, that the spark for STEM and STEAM education was ignited. She used this passion for design and a newfound interest in STEM to bring the RoboThink franchise to Ireland. RoboThink is a leading STEM program provider, operating in over 20 countries around the world. Katherine is proud to bring their state-the-art curriculum, equipment and content to the North West. RoboThink North West is currently running after school clubs across ten different primary schools across Sligo along with an afterschool club open to all kids aged between 6 to 12 within Sligo and surrounding areas. By combing her love for design and art, interest in STEM and STEAM, and entrepreneurial spirit, Katherine has created opportunities for children to develop valuable skills and explore their potential in the fields of science, engineering and technology all through fun and play.
