Two ways to get hands-on.
Whether you're looking for a structured, in-person class or a take-home project to build with your little one, we offer both.
Hands-on Classes
Sign up for a DIY Builders, Makers, or Grow-It-Yourself program at our workshop in Oxnard, CA. Alternatively, see if your child's school offers our programs in their after-school or child-care program. We also offer seasonal camps and classes through Parks & Recreation departments across Ventura County.
DIY Builders Project Kits
Using charter funds? Sign up for a charter family account with us to access pricing for our take-home DIY Builders woodworking and electrical kits. We ship kits with assembly supplies, plus step-by-step lesson plans and video tutorials.
Explore Classes by Subject
Our hands-on classes connect building, making, and growing with academic learning. Choose a subject to explore classes that support learning in each subject area.
Represent a charter school, learning center, or homeschool group? See how we can partner with your organization to bring programs to your site.
Upcoming Classes & Community Events
Partner classes and community events we're hosting or taking part in, soonest first.
Girl Scouts Workshop
Girl Scouts will join us for a hands-on workshop where they’ll explore real-world skills through building, creating, and problem-solving. Participants will use real tools and materials while learning new skills and leaving with a project they can be proud of.
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Halloween in the Park
Join us on Halloween for a night of trick or treating, games, crafts, and more! Dress up in your Halloween costume and have fun with the family, friends, and community. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Blue Ridge Charter Academy Camarillo Harvest Fest
Stop by our booth for hands-on activities, explore what we do, and learn more about our upcoming Builders, Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself offerings!
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Blue Ridge Charter Academy Ventura Harvest Fest
Stop by our booth for hands-on activities, explore what we do, and learn more about our upcoming Builders, Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself offerings!
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Blue Ridge Charter Academy Thousand Oaks Harvest Fest
Stop by our booth for hands-on activities, explore what we do, and learn more about our upcoming Builders, Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself offerings!
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Ventura Parks & Recreation (Morning)
Discover the world of woodworking and electrical skills through hands-on projects in this 5-day camp. Learn how to safely use hand tools while assembling high-quality kits and have fun with related activities and games. Personalize each project before taking them home!
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Ventura Parks & Recreation (Afternoon)
From bridge building to race car construction, DIY Makers puts students in the engineer's seat in this 5-day camp! We will hypothesize, prototype, test, and iterate ideas as we work through hands-on design challenges that build creative confidence and engineering curiosity.
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kidSTREAM Worldwide Day of Play
Join us for Worldwide Day of Play! Stop by our booth to experience hands-on activities, explore what we do, and learn more about our upcoming Builders, Makers, and Grow-It-Yourself programs and offerings.
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Reach out and we'll help you build a custom hands-on experience for your class, troop, birthday, or group event.