Dream Builders Week 5: Let's Get Creative!
Schedule
Mon, 04 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 08 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
298 Northampton St | Buffalo, NY

About this Event
Join us for an unforgettable week of hands-on creativity and problem-solving at The Foundry’s Dream Builders Program! Designed for rising 5th–8th graders, this program engages students in STEAM-based activities, where they will explore physics, engineering, and design-thinking while working on exciting projects. Students will collaborate, build, and innovate in a dynamic makerspace environment.
Week 5: Let’s Get Creative (August 4–8)A week of hands-on making, crafting, and designing! Students will explore different creative mediums, from woodworking to fabric arts and sculpture, allowing them to express their artistic side while learning valuable maker skills.
Eligibility:
- Open to students entering 5th - 8th grade in Fall 2025
- Students must be enrolled in Buffalo Public/Charter Schools or reside in one of the following zip codes: 14201, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14210, 14211, 14212, 14213, 14214, 14215, 14218
- Each student may only attend one week – if you enroll a student in more than one week, we will unenroll you from the additional weeks.
- Daily Schedule:
- 8:45 – 9 AM – Drop Off
- 9:00 – 9:30 AM – Check-In & Morning Movement
- 9:30 – 11:30 AM – Hands-on STEAM Activities
- 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM – Lunch & Mid-Day Brain Break
- 12:15 – 2:00 PM – Afternoon Activity (guest speakers, fieldwork, or extended projects)
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM – Board Games & Team-Building Challenges
- 3:00-3:15 PM – Pick-up
Schedule & Location:
- Dates: July 7 – July 11
- Days: Monday – Friday
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM, Pick-up by 3:15 PM)
- Location: The Foundry, 298 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY 14208
- Capacity: 10 students per week
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothing that can get messy
- Closed-toe shoes for safety
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen (for outdoor activities)
- Lunch – Students may bring their own meals or eat Buffalo Public School-provided breakfast and lunch
Where is it happening?
298 Northampton St, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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