Learning that feels like play. Let KID Museum and our Maker Educators build your child’s confidence, curiosity, and real-world skills, all in an afternoon.
After-School at KID is about creating experiences for kids outside the classroom that makes learning exciting. Kids stay engaged all afternoon because they’re making, experimenting, and innovating with others.
*Classes are offered for K through 8th Grade only at Bethesda Metro Center. Classes are split between two sessions.
6 Week Sessions
Fall Session 1 – Registration Closed: September 8 – October 20, 2026 (Tuesdays)
* No class on Oct. 13
Fall Session 2: October 27 – December 15, 2026 (Tuesdays)
* No classes Nov 3 (Election Day) or Nov 24 (Tuesday before Thanksgiving)
Price per Session
Members: $315
Nonmembers: $345
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.
Ignite your imagination and non-traditional art-making with unique artistic projects like you’ve never seen before! Using a mix of traditional and tech-based techniques, students will create one-of-a-kind artwork while developing skills in coding, woodworking, and creative problem-solving.
Skills: Drills and Drivers, Circuitry, Cardboard Construction, Basic Coding
Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Ready to save the world? Students become superheroes as they design their own superhero identities and build the gear to go with them. Using cardboard construction, circuits, textiles, and wearable design, they’ll create gadgets, costumes, and tools inspired by their character’s powers.
Skills: Textiles (Sewing), Cardboard construction, textiles, laser cutting
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Through a series of larger-than-life problem-solving challenges, students will put their engineering skills to the test while also developing skills as designers and builders.
Skills: Cardboard Construction, Engineering Design Process
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Students will explore our woodshop, using drills, saws, and hand finishing tools to bring ideas to life. From creating a box with a hinged lid to combining skills to create something of their own design, students will build both playful and practical creations.
Skills: Woodshop Tools (Drills, rasp and files) Design, Measuring
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00 PM
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