Orono Community Education

Unlock your creativity in this architectural LEGO® class! Learn 3D design principles and math skills through building structures, towers, castles, and more. Work in pairs to explore concepts like scale, stacking vs. staggering bricks, and architectural fundamentals while constructing houses with removable roofs, castles with turrets, and mighty towers.

Learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing using Tinkercad, designing custom parts for your very own robots. Build two DC-powered robots: a sketchbot and drive bot. Students should be comfortable using a laptop and mouse.

Where the future of cars is built, one brick at a time! Use LEGO® bricks to design and construct a variety of cars, including wind-powered vehicles, high-performance drag racers, and rubber band propelled cars. You'll be guided through the engineering and design process, learning how to create environmentally friendly and efficient cars.

Get ready for a messy adventure! Dive into a world of slime and goo, as we explore chemical reactions in a fun, hands-on way. From sticky concoctions to bouncy mixtures, you'll unleash your creativity while tackling engineering challenges and more.

Are you curious about how hackers think or love to solve puzzles? Experience the world of coding, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity. Uncover the techniques hackers use, practice on specially designed websites, and master the skills to protect your online information. Play Capture the Flag games where you'll crack codes and outsmart cyber threats.

Do you have what it takes to survive in the wild? You and your team will be challenged to create clever contraptions to survive in the wild! Engineer a periscope, harness the power of the sun to cook marshmallows, build a device to filter water, construct a shelter, and so much more.

Dive into the world of Minecraft modding! Using Minecraft EDU, learn to craft custom adventure maps and programming teleporters. Explore mods like Industrial Craft and Parzi’s SW Mod to create automated factories, vehicles, and jetpacks.

Use MCreator to create your own mods based off your favorite superheroes. Design unique superhero abilities and tools for Minecraft Java Edition. Students should have basic reading skills and be comfortable using a computer. Bring a USB drive to save your games.

Follow your Pokémon trainers in daily STEM projects! Collect special cards, make a fizzing Poké Ball, light up Pikachu, catapult, and more. You'll be a Pokémon master by the end of the week!

Let the battles begin! Designed by the experts at MIT, the LEGO® WeDo Robotics’ unique system teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming, and so much more. You'll construct a catapult, tank, battle axe, crossbow, and more!

Have you ever thought about creating your very own family of robotic pets? Whether you want your robotic pet to be cute, cuddly, or playful; you’ll have motors, batteries, and other supplies at your disposal to create!