Young Engineers hold STEM day workshop

Families in Estepona looking for an educational activity during April will have the chance to sign children up for a special Children’s Day celebration workshop on Saturday, April 18, organised by Young Engineers Estepona.

The workshop has been organised to mark Children’s Day, aimed at children aged six and above and will take place from 11am to 1pm at Academia Elite Brain in Estepona.

The organisers describe the session as an opportunity for children to learn and create while enjoying a hands-on activity. Boys and girls aged six and over are invited to take part in what it calls a special Children’s Day experience, where they can discover, build and have fun while developing creativity and ingenuity.

The workshops are designed for primary school students

Young Engineers is part of the Young Engineers network, which offers engineering-based extracurricular activities for children in countries around the world, specialising in robotics workshops designed for primary school students, using practical and interactive methods to introduce key STEM concepts.

STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and the organisation says its programmes are designed to help children develop skills including critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and teamwork.

Their website lists a range of programmes for different age groups, with activities available for children from 4 to 15 years old. Session lengths vary depending on the programme, ranging from 45 minutes to 90 minutes.

The programmes offer practical learning activities

It’s a big organisation, with Young Engineers operating in more than 100 countries. The company says its mission is to prepare students aged 4 to 15 for the growing demands of the 21st-century workplace. It also states that the programme has been recognised by the Harvard School of Education and the European Union Commission.

For local families who would like to sample what they have to offer, the April 18 workshop is the perfect day for little ones to combine a Children’s Day celebration with a practical learning activity. 

The event takes place at Academia Elite Brain in Estepona from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, April 18. The price is €30 and bookings are being taken via WhatsApp on +34 672 539 104. For more information about the company you can visit their website.