Dream Builders Week 6: Cardboard Challenge

Schedule

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

298 Northampton St | Buffalo, NY

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Students will use recyclable materials to create large-scale structures and prototypes, emphasizing problem-solving and design thinking.
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 6: Cardboard Innovation (August 11–15)Think outside the box—literally! Students will use recyclable materials to create large-scale structures, furniture, and prototypes, emphasizing problem-solving, sustainability, and design thinking.

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
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Where is it happening?

298 Northampton St, 298 Northampton Street, Buffalo, United States

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