STEM Family Half-Term Activities! Fun for the whole family
You will also have the opportunity to explore the whole museum as a family and be inspired by the hands-on demonstrations from our expert guides and volunteers.
We offer a variety of activities from Sphero Bolts, Minecraft and OSMO Augmented Reality to programming BBC Micros and BBC micro:bits!
So, lots to fascinate kids throughout the half term.
Our educational STEM activities have become the go-to Milton Keynes event for children wanting creative fun during the school holidays and every weekend throughout the year. From Minecraft to OSMO, BBC micro:bits to Robotics kits, there is plenty to do to unlock imaginations, inspire and entertain. Educational fun for all the family, providing byte sized tasters of coding, robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality and much much more!
Please note that these hands-on activities are not drop-off events. Parental supervision is required at all times.
Each day consists of 3 drop in sessions spread throughout the day, leaving you time to explore the museum and enjoy all of the STEM activities!
Schedule Subject To Change
The Structure of The Day
Session 1 - 11:00-12:30
Session 2 - 13:30-15:00
Session 3 - 15:30-17:00
Each day consists of 3 drop in sessions spread throughout the day, leaving you time to explore the museum and enjoy all of the STEM activities!
Activities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise stated.
Monday 3rd - Robotics
This robotics themed activity day starts out with an art session in which participants make use of robots to create art. In the following programming session, participants learn valuable coding skills to make the robots come to life in unique ways. The day will be rounded off with a thrilling racing session where participants could put their newly acquired skills to the test as they compete against each other with their robots in a Robot Rally. This day is filled with excitement, learning, and innovation, leaving everyone amazed at the endless possibilities robotics.
Tuesday 4th - Programming
This activity day starts with an engaging programming software session where participants get to grips with programming in a hands-on and interactive way. Next up is the programming hardware session, which allows participants to explore the physical aspects of programming by using a variety of robots and microcomputers. We wrap up the day with the AI themed programming session, where participants learn about the cutting edge technology of AI and get a chance to program their own chatbot. This activity day is an enriching and transformative experience , showcasing the broad horizons of modern programming and its applications.
Thursday 6th- Digital Music
Bring your own headphones!
In this digital music and synthesiser themed activity day, participants are given the chance in a unique and interactive way, to learn the ins and outs of creating music with technology. This day is divided into three sessions, in session 1, participants will learn about the concepts behind synthesisers andhow to harness them. Session 2, will explore a couple different types of synths and how to create unique sounds from them. The final session is a 'jam' session where participants will use skills learned earlier in the day to create fun and unique pieces of music.
Saturday 8th - A Byte of Everything
This STEM activity day provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through three engaging sessions. Session 1 focuses on engineering and robotics where participants are given the opportunity to experiement with a wide range of kit. Session 2 is programming-themed, participants learned how to code and build a range of fun and interactive programs, including retro games. Finally, in Session 3, participants dive into the virtual reality themed activities, experiencing thrilling rollercoaster rides and teambuilding, bomb defusing challenges. This day showcases our most popular activities, all in one!
Sunday 9th - Engineering
This engineering themed activity day is an immersive experience for participants who are passionate about science,, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The day is divided into two sessions, with Session1 focused on 3D printing and digital design. Here, participants are introduced to the basics of 3D printing and the application of digital design tools to create unique objects. Session 2 is all about getting hands-on with new and exciting engineering kits, with participants using their problem-solving skills and teamwork to construct everything from 8-bit computers to custom robots. The activity day will be an interactive and engaging learning experience, and participants are encouraged to explore their creativity, engineer something cool, and have fun while doing so.
Monday 10th - Robotics
This robotics themed activity day starts out with an art session in which participants make use of robots to create art. In the following programming session, participants learn valuable coding skills to make the robots come to life in unique ways. The day will be rounded off with a thrilling racing session where participants could put their newly acquired skills to the test as they compete against each other with their robots in a Robot Rally. This day is filled with excitement, learning, and innovation, leaving everyone amazed at the endless possibilities robotics.
Tuesday 11th - Programming
This activity day starts with an engaging programming software session where participants get to grips with programming in a hands-on and interactive way. Next up is the programming hardware session, which allows participants to explore the physical aspects of programming by using a variety of robots and microcomputers. We wrap up the day with the AI themed programming session, where participants learn about the cutting edge technology of AI and get a chance to program their own chatbot. This activity day is an enriching and transformative experience , showcasing the broad horizons of modern programming and its applications.
Thursday 13th - Augmented and Virtual Reality
This Virtual and Augmented reality themed day is an exciting and immersive experience for participants interested exploring augmented and virtual reality technology. The day will be divided into three sessions, Session 1 focusing on using augmented reality to create unique art. Participants will be able to bring their to life and explore the possibilities of augmented reality in art. Session 2 is all about making your own Augmented reality experiences to interact with your surroundings. Here, participants will be able to create their own AR experiences using innovative software and tools. Finally, in Session 3 participants get to experience virtual reality first-hand from thrilling rollercoaster simulations to tense teambuilding activities based around defusign bombs.
Saturday 15th - A Byte of Everything
This STEM activity day provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through three engaging sessions. Session 1 focuses on engineering and robotics where participants are given the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of kit. Session 2 is programming-themed, participants learned how to code and build a range of fun and interactive programs, including retro games. Finally, in Session 3, participants dive into the virtual reality themed activities, experiencing thrilling roller coaster rides and teambuilding, bomb defusing challenges. This day showcases our most popular activities, all in one!
Fun Fact: These summaries were generated by AI!
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
