Looking for ways to reboot kids’ brains as the school year approaches? Consider a makerspace visit. For parents not familiar with makerspaces (also known as hackerspaces), think of them as similar to art classes—with an engineering twist. People go to create something through free expression with tools they otherwise don’t have, but instead of oil-based paints and canvases, makerspaces provide 3D printers, computer-aided design software, and other technology.
Although folks of all ages can participate in makerspaces, the best ones for kids have an emphasis on youth-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning. Here is a rundown of fun and kid-centric makerspace options in the Boston area.
1. The Clubhouse—Roxbury
Long based in the Museum of Science, The Clubhouse is operating out of a new space in Roxbury’s Dudley Square starting in August…
