Family & Community Programs
The Oakley STEM Center offers a variety of programs for kids, families, and the community throughout the year.
STEM AT HOME
STEM AT HOME is an initiative to provide parents/guardians with STEM activities that can help engaging K-8th students during the current school closures.
Activity documents are separated by themes and can be downloaded at the button below. Simply click on any of the themes and you will have access to the STEM activities for the theme selected.
Questions? Please email Carlos Galindo, cgalindo@tntech.edu.
FAB Fridays + Safari Saturdays = STEM SUPER SATURDAYS!
For over 15 years, the STEM Center's Fab Friday events are designed to engage families and their children (5th-8th grade) in hands-on STEM activities. During a typical semester, two events are held on Fridays from 5pm–8pm.
Our Safari Saturdays offer activities for PreK-4th graders.
For this Fall and Spring 2027, we are combining both grade bands and transitioning to STEM SUPER SATURDAYS. These events will be designed for Pre-K through 8th grade students and their families.
STEM Super Saturdays are FREE workshops exploring hands-on science and math for young learners and families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-8th graders and encourage family participation.
A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age.
Super Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows. Reservations are required; admission is free.
SUPER SATURDAY | PreK-8th
Money Maker$pace | Nov. 14 | 9am-Noon
In collaboration with Tech's College of Business
It's about the math! Through engaging hands-on activities families gain knowledge and skills regarding financial literacy, the foundation of your relationship with money, and a lifelong journey of learning!
Special Events
The Shortest Day of the Year (Winter Solstice) | DATE TBD | 6pm-8pm
Solstice events are free workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners (PreK-8th graders) and their families that occur twice a year to celebrate the longest day of the year (summer) and the winter solstice, the shortest.
Join us for the Shortest Day of the Year Celebration! Enjoy this year's winter solstice while star gazing with telescopes, entering the VR world of Star Wars, and participating on some fun hands-on STEM activities.
A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age.
Additional Resources
NASA offers activities and opportunities for students K-12. Access their activities below:
Learning Blade offers STEM activities for both teachers and students at home. Access their at-home resources below:
