Ampere is inviting people of all ages to embrace their curiosity about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) at a special event in August at the Kawartha Lakes Makerspace in Lindsay.
As a follow-up to last year’s Level-Up Summer Street Festival, Ampere is hosting STEAM Fest — an event organizers say will encourage people to create, “get messy and make something amazing” while celebrating innovation, creativity and community.
“We want learners to walk away not just inspired, but empowered having seen themselves in the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math,” Caitlin Patterson, chief operations officer for Ampere, told kawarthaNOW.
“At Ampere, we believe innovation belongs to everyone,” Patterson said. “STEAM Fest is a way to showcase that. We are excited to invite the whole community to engage in playful, future-focused learning.”
STEAM Fest runs from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at Ampere’s Makerspace & Learning Centre at 12 Peel Street in Lindsay.
Those who attend can expect engaging, STEAM-based activities, live music from local artists, Indigenous storytelling, giveaways, interactive games, access to a sensory safe space and more, according to a media release.
In a statement, Ampere founder and CEO Ryan Oliver says STEAM Fest “is a chance for us to connect with community members and organizations, people of all ages and backgrounds, learners at every stage of life, as we embrace the power of science, technology, engineering, art and math in our daily lives.”
“It really is all about getting to know our friends and neighbours and seeing STEAM in action while having fun.”
All the activities for STEAM Fest will take place on Ampere property, both inside and outside of the makerspace at the corner of Peel and William streets.
STEAM Fest is being supported by Kawartha Lakes Economic Development, Kawartha Lakes Pride, the Lindsay Downtown Business Improvement Area, Autism Resources Kawartha, Lindsay and District Chamber of Commerce, Kawartha Lakes Public Library, Matty G Digital, Kawartha Lakes CFDC, Launch Kawartha, FLATO Academy Theatre, Water Depot, and Lindsay Wildcats Basketball Association.
For more than a decade, Ampere (formerly the Pinnguaq Association) has partnered with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to provide people with access to STEAM education and opportunities.
To learn more about Ampere and STEAM education, visit amp.ca.
