Afterschool Program Brings Robotics, Music Production to Flint Area Youth


credit: Duke Chronicle

This week, hundreds of students in Flint, Mich., will get the chance to "in immerse themselves in all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics" as part of an after-school program called STEAMQuest, the Flint Beat reports.

The week-long event, which runs from Monday to Friday, features hands-on activities like robot races, music production, puzzle design, dance, and more.

"Each day, a different group of YouthQuest students will visit one of YouthQuest's sites to participate in hands-on activities that promote problem solving, analytical thinking, learning by trial and error and creativity," the program's website explains.

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