Future Makers is GreenSTEM Education’s early years STEM program, designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners through hands-on, play-based experiences.
📍 The Makers – UTAS Cradle Coast, Burnie
🎯 Designed for children aged 3–8
Future Makers introduces young children to STEM through play, exploration, and guided discovery.
These sessions are designed to build:
Future Makers is the first step in the GreenSTEM pathway, leading into programs such as STEM Unlimited and Maker Lab.
Future Makers runs every Thursday during school terms, with sessions tailored to different age groups and stages of development.
Two session options are available:
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Open Play STEM
A flexible, play-based session where children explore a range of hands-on STEM activities at their own pace.
Activities may include:
This session is ideal for developing confidence, curiosity, and independence through play.
🕐 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | Guided STEM Challenges
A more structured session where children engage in simple, guided STEM activities with support from educators.
Activities may include:
This session helps children begin to think more deeply about how things work and how to create solutions.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/future-makers-2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | After School Session
This session builds on early exploration, introducing more structured STEM learning in a fun and engaging way.
Students will:
This is a key transition point, preparing students for programs like STEM Unlimited, Greenpower and LEGO robotics.
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/future-makers-58
The skills children develop today will shape the opportunities available to them tomorrow.
STEM skills are no longer optional—they are becoming essential for almost every future career.
From problem-solving and creativity to digital literacy and critical thinking, these skills underpin success in a rapidly changing world. Whether students pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, the arts, trades, or entirely new industries, STEM capabilities provide a strong foundation.
On the North West Coast of Tasmania, this is especially important.
Our region is experiencing significant growth in renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging technologies, creating real opportunities for the next generation. Future Makers helps young people begin developing the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to be part of this future.
At GreenSTEM Education, we are committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to explore their interests and realise their potential.
Future Makers is about more than early learning—it’s about:
This is the beginning of a journey that can lead to limitless possibilities.
Future Makers is led by an experienced early childhood educator, ensuring sessions are:
Parents and carers are encouraged to stay, participate, and learn alongside their child during each session.
Future Makers is the beginning of a broader journey for all ages and through all levels of education:
Future Makers → STEM Unlimited → Maker Lab
This free pathway provides continuous, relevant and inspiring opportunities for young people to grow, develop, and explore STEM at every stage.
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