Boys & Girls Club · Hatchie River Region
STEM Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math — opportunities that shape futures.
WozEd STEM Training
Partner: WozEd
Hands-on training delivered by certified WozEd trainers, building early confidence in STEM pathways through engineering design, robotics, and 3D printing.
What Kids Learn
- Engineering design process
- Robotics and automation
- 3D modeling and printing
- Real-world problem solving
Impact
- Delivered by certified WozEd trainers
- Hands-on training for selected students
- Builds early confidence in STEM pathways
Ford VEX Robotics Program
Partner: Ford Motor Company
Competitive robotics program sponsored by Ford Motor Company, serving as a launchpad for engineering careers tied to Ford's BlueOval City workforce pipeline.
What Kids Learn
- Mechanical engineering and robot design
- Programming logic and sensor integration
- Team collaboration and competition strategy
Impact
- Launchpad for competitive robotics
- Tied to Ford's BlueOval City workforce pipeline
- Inspires long-term interest in engineering careers
Coding Academy
Brand new program teaching web development, game design, and Python programming. Students will build and publish their own websites and games.
What Kids Learn
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
- Game design and animation
- Python for problem solving
- App prototyping and UI/UX design
Impact
- Build and publish their own websites or games
- Understand how software powers the world
- Gain digital confidence and career exposure
Workforce Warriors – STEM Career Pathways
Partner: Charms Candy, TCAT Northwest, Leaders Credit Union
Career readiness program connecting students with manufacturing, financial literacy, and technical training through partnerships with local businesses.
What Kids Learn
- Manufacturing processes and automation
- Financial literacy and budgeting
- Career planning and technical training
Impact
- Facility tours and Q&A with Charms staff
- Real-life financial scenarios with Leaders CU
- Dual enrollment access at TCAT
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation STEM Center
Partner: Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation
Interactive STEM center bringing science to life through sports, teaching physics of motion, angles, and force through play and movement.
What Kids Learn
- STEM through sports: physics of motion, angles, force
- Interactive exhibits and digital learning stations
- Teamwork, leadership, and data literacy
Impact
- Brings STEM to life through play and movement
- Reinforces classroom learning in a fun, physical way
- Adds national credibility to local STEM efforts
Next Level Club Kids – STEM in Everyday Life
Partner: Robinson Foundation
$400,000 matching grant
Robinson Foundation-funded program weaving STEM into creative activities like 3D printing, audio engineering, and culinary arts.
What Kids Learn
- 3D printing and digital art
- Audio engineering in a recording studio
- STEM-infused culinary and life skills
Impact
- STEM woven into creative and practical activities
- $400,000 matching grant fuels expansion
- Equity-focused access to high-quality enrichment
Healthy Minds = Great Futures
Mental health and emotional resilience support helping students develop the confidence to pursue challenging STEM academic paths.
What Kids Learn
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Support from certified mental health professionals
- Confidence to pursue challenging academic paths
Our Partners
Partners & their contributions.
Ford Motor Company
Funded Reading Success Academy & VEX Robotics program
WozEd
Provided certified trainers and curriculum for hands-on STEM immersion
Robinson Foundation
Funded 'Next Level Club Kids' and $400K matching grant
Charms Candy Company
Hosted facility tours and career presentations for Workforce Warriors
Leaders Credit Union
Delivered real-life financial literacy training
TCAT Northwest
Offered dual enrollment and technical career access
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation
Installed interactive STEM Center focused on sports and science integration
Across All Programs