iGen STEAM Club
iGen’s After School Program provides a safe, secure, and engaging environment for children to enjoy the company of friends while participating in developmentally and age-appropriate STEAM activities.
iGen STEAM Club will take place, at iGen Dupont Learning Center, after school for students in Prek4 through fifth grade. exclusively for Ross’s students. Please do not register if your iGener attends a different school.
STEAM Club Will Meet
1623 Connecticut St NW
3:30-6pm
Monday – Friday
Sessions and Fees
Special Discount Offering: 10% off for the 2nd program and all additional days added (automatically added)
Fall Session: September 2 – January 23, 2026
iGen follows the DCPS Calendar. STEAM Club will NOT be held the following dates:
- October 9, 10, 13
- November 3, 11, 26–28
- December 22–31
- January 1, 2, 19
❄️ Winter Session 2026 ❄️
Dates: January 26 – April 3, 2026
Tentative Offerings:
🛸 Drones
🧱 LEGO Engineering & Robotics
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🛠️ Makerspace Projects
🤖 Robot Challenges
Offerings may vary based on enrollment and staff availability.
Schedule
3:45 – 4:15 Arrival, Bathroom & Snack Time
4:15 – 5:30 STEAM Enrichment Activity
5:30 – 5:50 Structured Free Play
5:50 – 6:00 Wrap up/Check-out
STEAM Activities
Mad Science Monday
Get ready for a wild ride through science! Each Monday, iGeners will dive into exciting hands-on experiments and activities that explore a variety of scientific disciplines—including chemistry, biology, earth science, anatomy, and more.
From messy mixtures to surprising reactions, this class is perfect for curious minds who love to explore, discover, and get a little messy in the name of science!
Tuesday – Robotics
Grades Pre-K–K:
Our youngest engineers will build and program a series of robots, gaining hands-on experience with technology and teamwork. Students will also participate in fun and engaging robot challenges to apply what they’ve learned.
Grades 1–2:
Students will explore the fundamentals of engineering through real-world problem-solving, designing, and coding. Using LEGO® bricks, they’ll create unique solutions and inventions.
Grades 3–5:
Upper elementary students will dive deeper into research, coding, problem-solving, and engineering. They’ll build and code a LEGO® robot to complete various robot game missions and will collaborate on an innovation project to identify and solve a relevant real-world issue. The first competition is expected to take place in November.
Wednesday – Team Building
Team Building the STEAM Way
In this engaging, hands-on class, students will work together to solve creative challenges using science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). iGeners will explore engineering concepts while building teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Sample Activity: Straw Boats
Students will be given straws, packing tape, scissors, and weights to design and build a floating boat using only the materials provided. After testing their boats with weights, teams will reflect, redesign, and retest.
A class discussion will follow, covering:
- What makes a boat float?
- Which designs worked best—and why?
- What challenges did teams face?
- What tools or strategies might have helped?
This program is perfect for students who enjoy building, experimenting, and working with others—all while exploring real-world STEAM concepts in an exciting and supportive environment.
Thursday – Coding Club
Get Ready to Code, Create, and Have Fun!
In this hands-on course, students will dive into the exciting world of coding using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming platform. Using colorful blocks and drag-and-drop tools, they’ll bring their ideas to life by building simple games, interactive stories, and animated scenes.
This course introduces key coding concepts like sequences, loops, and events in a fun and engaging way. Along the journey, kids will strengthen problem-solving skills, express creativity, and build confidence as digital creators. No prior experience is needed—just imagination and curiosity!
For our Pre-K and Kindergarten students, coding begins unplugged—learning fundamental concepts through physical activities without screens. They’ll then move on to coding a character as part of an outdoor adventure, and midway through the course, they’ll be introduced to Scratch Jr. to start coding on tablets.
Friday – Arts & Crafts
Let your child’s creativity and imagination run wild! In this hands-on class, children will explore a variety of materials and techniques as they paint, draw, cut, glue, and sculpt. In addition to traditional art projects, students will also design their own games, build toys, and create STEAM-inspired masterpieces that combine art with science and engineering.
Perfect for kids who love to create, invent, and express themselves through hands-on fun!
Aftercare FAQs
How long is our aftercare contract?
Aftercare is a session commitment. Once you register, your spot will be saved for the remainder of that session (i.e. Fall Session).
Do you offer any discount?
Yes! Our system automatically applies a 10% multi-day discount if you register for two or more days per week.
How are students grouped?
Students may be placed in homogeneous or heterogeneous groups.
Can you tell us more about your teachers?
Our teachers are attentive individuals, who create a safe welcoming environment for all students. Our teachers are kind and patient. All of our teachers are background checked, CPR certified and understand child development. Each quarter, iGen hosts mandatory professional developments to provide our teachers with the opportunity to learn new skills and enhance their knowledge in early childhood education.
What is your refund policy?
Refunds will not be given 30 days before a scheduled session. Prior to the 30 days, families can be refunded their total amount, excluding a service fee (10%). The service fee varies by purchase amount.