STEAM Workshops
DiscoverU’s science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs get students in ages 8–18 excited to learn and explore new subjects.
These hands-on workshops include computer programming, engineering, geology, and more. Past events have included pop-up planetariums, team design challenges, assembling mini-robots, and coding camps. Events update quarterly.
July
Game Jam Jr. 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026 – Friday, July 17, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
San Ysidro Library | Ages 8 – 12 | Register Here
Ever wonder what it takes to make a video game? In this 5-day program, learn the basics of video game development and design using the Scratch programming language to build your own games. No experience necessary. Registration required.
August
Scratch Challenges Olympics | Taste of Technology
Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
La Jolla/Riford Library | Ages 11 - 14 | Register Here
Travel back in time! In this hands-on program, explore various types of technology, such as typewriters, phones, and AI, from different time periods and how they have evolved as you consider how technology impacts society in the past, present, and future.
Binary Bracelet: 10 Ways of Fun | Taste of Technology
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library | Ages 8-12 | Register Here
Explore computer science in a unique way! Learn how computers represent information using binary code by converting names, words, numbers, and simple messages into binary patterns to make keychains or bracelets.
September
Tech Time Travelers: Technology Impacts through Time | Taste of Technology
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Pacific Highlands Ranch Library | Ages 8-12 | Register Here
Travel back in time! In this hands-on program, explore various types of technology, such as typewriters, phones, and AI, from different time periods and how they have evolved as you consider how technology impacts society in the past, present, and future.
Ocean Explorer: Problem-solving in Technology | Taste of Technology
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
San Ysidro Library | Ages 8 - 14 | Register Here
Engage in ocean science in a unique way! In this hands-on program, participants will apply and develop their computer programming skills while making STEM connections as they solve problems and explore marine life and environmental science in code.org.