And it all comes together through design thinking, technology arts — and the cultivation of each maker’s unique creative spark.
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IDEA Space KC
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The power of an IDEA
We welcome K-12 students eager to future-proof their skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
The Power of Collaboration
Makers and doers work together, solve problems together and learn from mistakes and successes together. They learn to see themselves as future leaders.
The Power of Partnership
IDEA Space broadens and diversifies key workforce development pipelines: skilled trades, engineering, advanced manufacturing and computer science. We partner with public and private schools and organizations to provide opportunities to all K-12 students.
Founding Year Donors
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IDEA Space at a Glance
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224
Students enrolled in after school STEAM classes
2023-2024
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52
Summer STEAM camps offered in 2024
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Regional Resource
for students and campers from 72 zip codes
in 41 cities across the metro
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152%
Year-to-year Summer enrollment
growth from opening in 2022 to 2023
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5
dedicated learning spaces for STEAM
activities, plus classrooms and event space.
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15+
school and community partnerships and programs
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Tech Tools
including laser cutter & engraver CNC router and mill
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18+
state-of-the-art gaming computers In Technology Lab
In the dynamic landscape of education, the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) has become a cornerstone for fostering holistic learning experiences. Eighth grade English students at The Barstow School recently completed an integrated learning project as they delved into Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street."