AFTER-SCHOOL
SPRING 2025
Our programs are packed with fresh opportunities for makers to ignite their creativity and dive into hands-on fun. Led by KID’s expert Maker Educators, your child will master new skills, explore innovative ideas, and have a blast every step of the way!
New for Spring: Middle school students can take part in KID’s Invent the Future Challenge through a special after-school program at 3 Bethesda Metro Center.
Classes are offered for Pre-K through 8th grade.
7 Week Sessions
Spring Session begins the week of March 16th.
Two Locations
Wednesdays at Bethesda Metro Center & Thursdays at Davis Library
Price per Session
Members: $315
Nonmembers: $345
*Price includes 4 Free Tickets to Sunday Open Explore on Showcase Day
Access for Every Maker: We are dedicated to expanding access to all makers by providing free and reduced-cost ways to participate in our programming. Please use this form to reach out if program fees pose a financial hardship, and we’ll ensure you and your family can participate.
Members: Be sure to login prior to checkout to receive your discount.
Located at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MD, 20814 in Suite 140.
Spring: 6th - 8th Grade
6th – 8th Grade | Invent The Future
Be part of KID’s signature invention challenge! You will participate in design challenges, skill-building workshops, and planning and building sessions as you work in teams to invent something that answers the question: What will you make to improve life on this planet?
Participants will have access to KID’s amazing array of tools and materials as they build prototypes and can choose to exhibit their final project at KID’s Invent the Future Expo on June 1 alongside the region’s most innovative companies and thinkers.
Skills developed: Cardboard construction, electronics, micro:bit coding, engineering design process, prototyping
4:30-6:00 PM, 90 minutes
Specific Dates: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7. No class on 4/16.
Optional showcase on Sunday 6/1
Located at 6400 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda, MD 20817 in the lower-level of the Davis Library.
Spring: Pre-K
Pre-K | Mini Makers
Our Mini Makers class is an engaging introduction to maker learning tailored for children ages 4-5. This program sparks creativity and builds problem-solving skills through a range of hands-on projects that integrate elements of invention, building, and art.
With activities ranging from circuitry to textiles, Mini Makers is designed to nurture curiosity and independence.
Projects will vary from the Fall and Winter sessions!
3 – 4 PM, 60 minutes
Specific Dates: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8. No class on 4/17.
Showcase on Sunday 5/18*
*Price includes 4 free tickets to KID’s Sunday Open Explore Museum Hours on Showcase Day
Spring: K - 1st Grade
K – 1st Grade | The Problem Solver’s Playbook
Build your problem-solving superpowers by looking into the challenges faced by everyday heroes ( first responders, medical professionals, engineers, builders) and working on prototypes for real-life solutions. You’ll learn to code robots to act as disease-fighting agents, use the engineering design process to tackle building challenges, and create model structures with electricity and moving parts.
Skills developed: Engineering design process, circuits, cardboard construction, block-based coding
4:30 – 5:30PM, 60 Minutes
Specific Dates: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8. No class on 4/17.
Showcase on Sunday 5/18*
*Price includes 4 free tickets to KID’s Sunday Open Explore Museum Hours on Showcase Day
Spring: 2nd - 5th Grade
2nd – 5th Grade | The Big Idea Workshop
How do you bring an idea to life? This class will explore how inventions can solve problems, make life easier, or just bring more fun and joy into the world. Come explore your innovative side and learn to design and build with different fabrication techniques and materials. This class will emphasize prototyping and iterating on existing products.
Skills Developed: Cardboard construction, engineering design process, prototyping, art & design
4:30 – 6PM, 90 Minutes
Specific Dates: 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8. No class on 4/17.
Showcase on Sunday 5/18*
*Price includes 4 free tickets to KID’s Sunday Open Explore Museum Hours on Showcase Day
Questions? Contact us at info@kid-museum.org.
See our Policies for more information about our programs.