Engineering Her Dream- After School Program

Description

Program Description

Engineering Her Dream is an empowering STEM enrichment program designed specifically for girls ages 9–12 to explore robotics, engineering, coding, and innovation through the exciting world of VEX IQ Robotics. The program inspires young girls to become confident creators, problem-solvers, and future leaders in science and technology by combining hands-on learning with teamwork, creativity, and real-world engineering challenges. Participants will learn how to design, build, and program VEX IQ robots while developing critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. Through engaging projects and interactive competitions, girls will gain confidence in their abilities and discover that engineering is not only achievable—but fun, creative, and impactful. Engineering Her Dream creates a supportive environment where girls are encouraged to ask questions, experiment boldly, and see themselves as future engineers, inventors, and technology innovators.

Program Goals

• Increase girls’ interest and confidence in STEM and engineering
• Introduce foundational robotics and coding concepts using VEX IQ
• Develop teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and design thinking
• Expose participants to female role models and careers in STEM

What Participants Will Learn

Participants will:

• Build and operate VEX IQ robots
• Learn beginner coding and programming concepts
• Explore engineering design processes
• Develop critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Work collaboratively in teams to complete robotics challenges
• Present and demonstrate their robot creations

Program Activities

• VEX IQ robot building sessions
• Coding and programming workshops
• Engineering design challenges
• Team-based robotics competitions
• STEM career exploration
• Creative innovation labs
• Leadership and confidence-building activities

Program Outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Successfully build and program functional VEX IQ robots
• Demonstrate improved STEM knowledge and confidence
• Strengthen communication and collaboration skills
• Complete engineering challenge projects
• Gain exposure to future educational and career pathways in technology and engineering

In-Person Instruction

Cost

The fee is $25.00 per registration