Do you like to make things?
Are you curious about science?
Do you find technology fun?
Sonoma State University Maker Space
Two week program
Tuesday, June 21 – Friday, June 24
Tuesday, June 28- Friday, July 1
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Sonoma County Office of Education
Two week program
Tuesday, June 21-Friday, June 24
Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Learn about coding, modeling, crafting, sewing and building. Have fun engaging with kids from other schools throughout the county in a state-of-the-art maker space.
Tinker Academy is a FREE program designed to engage and inspire middle school students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through hands-on maker activities that encourage the exploration and development of technical, mathematical and artistic abilities, participants will gain experience and confidence to set them up for success in school. This program was originally called the “Girls Tinker Academy” and developed for girls with an aim to support girls and people of color who are underrepresented in STEM fields. It is is open to all 7th-9th graders including gender-expansive youth.
Tinker Academy is sponsored by Community WISE (Women Investing in STEM Equity) and is a project of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Foundation Sonoma County. It is made possible thanks to the generous donations of individuals, businesses and foundations.
Tinker Academy Program Details
Tinker Academy is designed to engage and inspire middle school students in Maker pedagogy to encourage the exploration and development of technical, mathematical, and artistic abilities. The hands-on sessions introduce participants to coding, modeling, crafting, sewing and building.
For each session, the Tinker Academy coordinator and techs will present a challenge for participants to work on both together and independently.
Cost:
FREE! Supplies are provided throughout the academy; a healthy snack will be provided. Participants should bring their lunch.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Tinker Academy applicants must:
- Be current middle school students (entering 6th through 8th grade).
- Attend a middle school in Sonoma County.
Application:
To be considered for participation, all online forms and recommendations must be completed:
- Complete the Tinker Academy 2022 Application
- Video or audio submission (part of application)
- Recommendation from Math or Science Teacher (CTE Foundation will make the request to your teacher based on information you provide)
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 18
Questions: Call or email Jocelyn, (707) 708-7080.
Watch this video to see what Tinker Academy is all about
Since 2018, Girls Tinker Academy has been offered FREE because of generous gifts from individuals and businesses in our community. Consider a gift today to ensure we can continue engaging and inspiring students in STEM!
Special thanks to these corporate sponsors for supporting our 2021 programs
Andrea M., 8th grader“Many girls are saying that this is one of the best summer programs they have done, and it is... they are 100% correct. I would really love to do this next year.”
