Learn advanced maker skills. Tackle real-world problems. Grow as a leader. From single-day intensive learning sessions to 12-week courses and volunteer opportunities, KID’s Teen Programs empower makers 14 and up to make a meaningful impact in their community.
KID Museum Teen Programs begin with rising 9th graders, ages 14 and older.
Make time for making: these one- and four-day intensive programs are a great way to hone specific maker skills and meet a community of creative teens.
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 you are an educator, a member of the military, or if program fees pose a financial hardship, and we’ll ensure you and your family can participate.
Dive into the world of Arduino! Learn how to program a microcontroller with blinking light patterns, spin servo motors to create motion, and read input from sensors that react to the world around you. Whether you’re new to electronics or ready to build something interactive, this camp is the perfect chance to discover the fun of bringing code and circuits together. You’ll wrap up the day by teaming up as a group to apply your newfound skills to a collaborative build.
Details
DATE: Wednesday, April 1
TIME: 9 AM – 4 PM
LOCATION: 3 Bethesda Metro Center
Pricing
Members: $120
Nonmembers: $130
Spend four days exploring and using KID’s maker studios with a group of creative, collaborative high school students. Tackle hands-on, STEAM-based projects — like custom rugs or bluetooth speakers — while building your skills as a team.
Details
DATES: Monday, June 29 – Thursday, July 2
TIME: 9 AM – 4 PM
LOCATION: 3 Bethesda Metro Center
Pricing
Members: $355
Nonmembers: $395
Are you interested in working with kids or pursuing a career in education? KID’s high school volunteers help us run Sunday Open Explore programs, Summer Camps, and other offerings for young children and the family audience. We’re always looking for enthusiastic teens to help us bring our programs to life!
For more information, or to inquire about other opportunities, please email info@kid-museum.org with the subject line “Teens.”
Join a group of creative high school students interested in exploring various maker areas through hands-on, STEAM-based projects. Meet once a week to work in KID’s state-of-the-art studios while developing peer mentoring and leadership skills. Past projects have included building Bluetooth-enabled speakers, interactive cardboard sculptures, and drawstring bags.
Currently, registration for the spring program is closed, but we will be running another program in the fall.
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 you are an educator, a member of the military, or if program fees pose a financial hardship, and we’ll ensure you and your family can participate.
