Start Making!: A Guide to Engaging Young People in Maker Activities

Are you looking for an exciting activity to engage young people in? Look no further! Start Making! is the ultimate guide developed by the Clubhouse Network to bring Maker-inspired activities into the lives of young people all over the world. This program is perfect for your home, school, library, community center, after-school club, or makerspace. You'll be amazed at the creative thinking, teamwork, and confidence that young people can develop through these projects.

Not only are these activities incredibly fun, but they also teach essential STEAM concepts. From science and technology to engineering, art, and math, young ones will gain a well-rounded understanding of various fields. They'll venture into the basics of circuitry, design, coding, crafting, and construction through exciting do-it-yourself projects. Imagine their faces lighting up as they make paper cards that actually glow or create music using a MaKey MaKey keyboard and Scratch programming.

With Start Making!, you'll find step-by-step instructions for each project, a list of necessary supplies, and prompts to spark engaging discussions. Whether you want to use these activities once a week, during summer break, or run them continuously, the choice is yours. By offering your own Start Making! program, you have the power to inspire creativity, skill development, and a passion for learning in the young people in your community.

Join the global network of community-based centers affiliated with the Clubhouse Network. In collaboration with MIT Media Lab and Boston's Museum of Science, we are committed to providing young people with the tools they need to thrive in the 21st Century. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young individuals. Start Making! and watch their imaginations soar.

Ready to start? Get your copy of Start Making! today and become the catalyst for creativity and innovation in your community.