Inspire your students with a STEAM workshop!
Our classroom workshops are available from January – June 2025! Workshops will be led by two Geering Up instructors and consist of exciting, hands-on activities that promote problem-solving and curiosity in STEAM fields. All of our workshops meet multiple components of the Applied Design, Skills and Technologies and Science Curriculum for Gr. K-12. Students of all levels can participate and walk away from the workshop with the tools and knowledge they need to further explore programming, science, and engineering.
Workshop Dates: JANUARY – JUNE 2025
Available Times:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
We are happy to accommodate your school’s bell schedule.
Cost:
1 Workshop – $195/Workshop
3 Workshops (in the same day) – $175/Workshop
6+ Workshops – $155/Workshop- Lower Mainland*, Kelowna
*If your location is further away from Vancouver, workshop delivery may not be possible. Please email workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca to check eligibility.
“[The instructors] were amazing in guiding us step by step through the project on Scratch. Everyone came away with a lot more confidence in the program and expertise in making a Sprite do something that we couldn’t have made it do before the workshop.”
VANCOUVER WORKSHOPS
BC Curriculum Ties: All of our workshops meet multiple components of the Applied Design, Skills and Technologies and Science Curriculum for Gr. K-12.
ELEMENTARY WORKSHOPS
Elementary Workshops
Geering Up is offering in-person, hands-on STEAM workshops for K-7 students. Led by two instructors, these sessions inspire problem-solving and curiosity in fields like programming, science, and engineering. Register now for a fun and educational experience! French Workshops also offered for Elementary grades.
GRADES K – 7
High School Workshops
Offered from January to April 2025, these dynamic workshops for Grades 8-12 bring STEAM concepts to life through hands-on projects. Led by Geering Up instructors, students will develop critical thinking and teamwork skills while diving into topics like AI, sustainable chemistry, and 3D modeling. Instructors also provide guidance on post-secondary pathways. Inspire your students to explore STEAM fields—register today!
GRADES 8 – 12
HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS
KELOWNA WORKSHOPS
KELOWNA WORKSHOPS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In-person workshop fees vary depending on how many workshops you choose to sign up for. Please see above for details. To help offset the cost of vehicle rentals and travel time, travel fees apply to all schools outside of Vancouver and range from $20 - $40. We recognize that some schools may be experiencing additional financial difficulties during this time. Should you want to participate but find that cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to contact us at workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca.
Our workshops are designed for single classes of up to 30 students. Each of our teams can teach up to three workshops per day, according to the following schedule. We are happy to accommodate the nuances of your school's bell schedule.
Workshop 1: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Workshop 2: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop 3: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
We are very excited to join your classroom for our in-person workshops! Geering Up instructors will be able to join your classroom for an entire session to guide the class through STEAM workshop(s) of your choice. Instructors will arrive a few minutes before the workshop to set up as well as go over any considerations for your class. Workshops typically are 1-1.5 hours in length and consist of a quick introduction to a STEAM topic and hands-on, inquiry based activities. See the elementary and high school page for more details on specific workshops. Please ensure that there is a way for our instructors to project slides and, for tech based workshops, your students may need a computer/device with internet connection. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us atworkshops.geeringup@ubc.ca.
Our scratch workshops are built in a way where they can be delivered as two parts. First, students will learn the basics of block coding on Scratch by building their own game! (workshop: Scratch Coders) In our second installment (Scratch AI), students will build on their skills and will have the opportunity to explore and use different AI software. They will build their own machine that recognizes body poses, while also discussing the applications and importance of AI in different engineering fields.
Please keep in mind we suggest these workshops be booked at least 1 week apart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
70% of tomorrow's jobs will require STEAM skills, but less than half of high school students graduate with the prerequisite STEAM courses (Skills Competencies Canada). BC's new ADST curriculum heavily integrates computer science and applied science skills to help address that gap. Geering Up workshops aim to help educators satisfy BC's new ADST curriculum by providing their students the opportunity to investigate STEAM in fun, innovative, and hands-on experiments and projects. Our workshops allow students to build future skills, connect with current university undergraduate students, and gain tools, knowledge, and inspiration to explore a future in STEAM!
No! Workshops will not require the downloading of any apps or software. All of the software we use in our workshops are web-based applications that you and your students can access through the internet!
For our in-person workshops materials may include computer or tablet with an internet connection. All other materials will be provided by the Geering Up team. A teacher letter with information about the workshop content and a list of any additional materials needed will be provided in advance of your scheduled workshop.
Please keep an eye out for a teacher letter with information about the workshop content and a list of any additional materials needed. This will be provided after registration, and in advance of your scheduled workshop.
There are two payment options, either via cheque or credit card. Once you've confirmed your workshop, our team will send you an invoice with a link to pay by credit card if you choose to do so, or a mailing address to pay via cheque.
Full payment is due two weeks after your last workshop date. If you have any issues, please reach out to: workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca
You can reach us at workshops.geeringup@ubc.ca.
