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Summer Youth: Building Automata (Ages 10-14)

Youth, Tech Lab

Summer Youth: Building Automata (Ages 10-14)

Learn how automata (moving mechanical devices) work and how to design your own.

Member

$294.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$365.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Tuition Assistance and Other Policies

Meeting Times
  1. Mon, 7/21/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  2. Tue, 7/22/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  3. Wed, 7/23/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  4. Thur, 7/24/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  5. Fri, 7/25/2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mon, 7/21/2025 - Fri, 7/25/2025

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Type:
Summer Youth, Youth Ages 10-12, Youth Ages 12-14, Youth Class

Location:
Tech Lab

Interests:
Robotics

About

Learn how automata works and how to design your own. 

This is a hands-on creative class where you'll learn about different types of mechanisms like cranks, cams, linkages, shafts, and more. You'll use a variety of mediums and practical elements to build several fun automata projects. 

Families will be invited to enjoy sharing time during the last 20 minutes of the class on the final day to view and take photos and videos of student creations. Students will take all their creations home with them.

Details

  • Ages 10-14 welcome.
  • Skill level: Beginner.
  • Bring water and a snack.
  • Registration closes on Monday, July 14.

Registering Youth

  • New registrants: When you register, select Others Only in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, Add New Registrant. Create an account for your youth.
  • Next time you register: You will be able to Search Registrants to select your youth.
  • You may register your youth for an optional supervised lunch hour from noon-1 pm for the duration of this activity.
  • Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.
  • Questions? Email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org.

Materials

A $10 materials fee, included in the price of the class, covers everything you'll need.

BARN Policies

Instructors or Guides

Cecilia Olivera-Hillway

Cecilia Olivera-Hillway is an artist and maker who loves combining art and technology. Her career in education has included positions like Educational Technology Specialist and Maker Space Associate. Her work with electronics has been featured on the Make: website and their YouTube channel, won awards at Instructables.com, and been featured on the DesignSpark website. You can visit her website at: www.cohillway.com

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