Upcoming
July 24, 2026
LEGO Technic: Geared Contraption
Students will explore engineering by building a geared contraption with LEGO Technic parts.
- Ages
- Ages 8-14
- Time
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 PM
- Location
- Plainville Library
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit spreading STEM knowledge to youth
STEM4WARD
We inspire and prepare students of any background or circumstance with practical STEM experiences they can use to innovate.
Loved by parents and students
Our mission
We believe each kid is unique and deserves to learn.
STEM4WARD helps students meet STEM through contests, CAD learning, robotics experience, and approachable teaching from a team that knows the work firsthand.
8+
years in STEM
6+
years teaching STEM to youth
4+
years of CAD experience
5
team members with hands-on STEM experience
Summer 2026
STEM Bootcamp
Eight Friday sessions at Plainville Library for ages 8-14. Students can attend individual classes or the full bootcamp.
New sessions will be listed here as soon as they are scheduled.
Upcoming
July 31, 2026
Scratch: Create a Story
Students will create an interactive story in Scratch while practicing creative coding.
- Ages
- Ages 8-14
- Time
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 PM
- Location
- Plainville Library
Upcoming
August 7, 2026
TinkerCAD: Chess Piece Design
Students will design a custom chess piece in TinkerCAD and practice 3D modeling skills.
- Ages
- Ages 8-14
- Time
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 PM
- Location
- Plainville Library
Upcoming
August 14, 2026
Python: Create Your Own Bank
Students will use Python to create a simple banking program and learn practical programming logic.
- Ages
- Ages 8-14
- Time
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 PM
- Location
- Plainville Library
Upcoming
August 21, 2026
Micro:bit Workshop
Students will work with Micro:bit hardware and learn how code can control physical devices.
- Ages
- Ages 8-14
- Time
- Friday, 1:00-3:00 PM
- Location
- Plainville Library
Event history
Previous events
A quick look at the workshops, contests, and student milestones STEM4WARD has hosted.
Saturday, December 6
STEM4Ward Event: Saturday, December 6
Scratch Hackathon event introducing students to creative coding through Scratch.
Students in 4th-12th grade
Saturdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 29
STEM4Ward Event: Oct. 11 - Nov. 29
Scratch Bootcamp where students learned to create stories, animate characters, build games, and simulate ideas.
Students in 4th-12th grade
Oct. 11
STEM4Ward Event: Oct. 11
CAD Workshop for 4th-12th grade students focused on designing, visualizing, simulating, and prototyping 3D objects.
Students in 4th-12th grade
Sept. 19 - Nov. 19
STEM4Ward Event: Sept. 19 - Nov. 19
Python Bootcamp teaching students beginner-friendly coding, scripts, logic, functions, and useful programs.
Students in 4th-12th grade