Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Makerspace Field Trips and Services
Unlock your students’ creativity and technical prowess with a Makerspace Field Trip at our new home for our award winning K-12 programming at La Nube. Bookings are available for Grades 3-12, Tuesday to Friday, with content and exercises differentiated for Grade Levels 3-5, 6-8, 9-12.
2.5 Hour Field Trip Topics
E-Textiles – Interactive Textile Lab
Arduino – Plug, Code, Create: Smart Hardware Studio
1Hour Monthly Maker Series
Explore a different topic each month in our new Monthly Maker Series field trip add on. We introduce the tools and concepts of a Makerspace through creative interactive projects that encourage problem-solving and collaboration. Book one, or multiple months to experience all the Makerspace has to offer and take back ideas to supplement your classroom programs.
Professional Development
3D Printing 101
Maker EDU 101
Vendor and Contractor of Allied States Cooperative ESC Region 19, El Paso ISD, Socorro ISD, Ysleta ISD, San Elizario ISD, Canutillo ISD
Makerspace Field Trip Content
E-Textiles – Interactive Textile Lab
Topics: Circuits & Electronics, Makerspace
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 (Available Fall and Spring)
Description: Students become smart-textile designers as they turn soft materials into custom glowing artwork and interactive items. Using hand-sewing tools, circuits, and light components, students map out custom designs, stitch conductive paths through fabric, and debug their work to bring soft electronics to life.
Students will learn to:
- Master hand-sewing techniques and textile construction methods.
- Design and stitch functional circuit layouts on flexible materials.
- Troubleshoot electrical connections and refine physical prototypes.
Arduino – Plug, Code, Create: Smart Hardware Studio
Content: Robotics, Circuits & Electronics, Coding
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 (Available Fall and Spring)
Description: Students explore engineering and computer science by building and programming their own smart devices. Using modular, plug-and-play electronics, students skip tricky wiring setups and jump straight into designing projects, connecting real-world sensors, and writing functional code to bring their ideas to life.
Students will learn to:
● Use live sensor data like light, motion, and sound to control real-world outputs.
● Build smart games and gadgets powered by fundamental code rules and loops.
● Solve real hardware and software glitches using practical maker strategies.
Monthly Maker Series Content
2026 Fall
August I Mascot Model Makers- Learn foundational 3D modeling skills to design, shape, and render custom projects.
September | Code Arcade – Build an interactive game while learning computer science and coding principles.
October | Cosmic Architecture – Explore structural design and architectural concepts through space-inspired building challenges.
November | Junk Drawer Robotics – Learn shop safety and tool usage to build robots from salvaged hardware.
December | Merry & Bright: Laser & Light – Learn vector design to create custom artwork and engrave personalized ornaments.
2027 Spring
January | Circuit Circus – Explore electronics and circuit building through hands-on hardware and component assembly.
February | The Spin Bio Lab – Build paper centrifuges to explore force, rotational motion, and biomedical engineering.
March | Geometric Tessellations – Explore geometric tessellations to design seamless, complex pattern art
April | Sustainable Paper Studio – Transform scrap paper into custom, textured sheets using eco-friendly craft techniques
May | Programmed Patterns – Explore computational logic and algorithmic patterns to create custom art
June | Amazing Mazes – Develop spatial reasoning and logic by engineering complex mazes.
July | HydraPrint Studio – Explore surface tension and fluid mechanics through hydro-dipping
Professional Development
3D Printing 101
Designed for educators with little to no prior experience in 3D printing, this course will focus on building foundational knowledge and practical skills that can be seamlessly integrated into various subject areas. Hosted on site at your campus, by the end of this course school teachers will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to effectively incorporate 3D printing into their classrooms.
Participants will explore the following key areas:
- Introduction to 3D Printing
- 3D Design Fundamentals
- Integrating 3D Printing Across Subjects
- Classroom Management and Safety
Cost: 4 hour training, $150/teacher
Maker EDU 101
Description:
Designed for educators with little to no prior experience in maker-centered learning, this course focuses on building foundational knowledge and practical strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into various subject areas. By the end of this course teachers will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to effectively incorporate Maker Education into their classrooms. Hosted at our state of the art maker space class room at La Nube, participants will explore the following key areas:
- Introduction to Maker Education & Mindset
- Project Design & Design Thinking
- Integrating Making Across Subjects
- Classroom Management, Safety & Assessment
Cost: 4-hour training, $150/teacher
Field Trip Fee Schedule
Makerspace & Museum Field Trip
10 student minimum / 24 student maximum per day
Our field trips are now taking place inside our new home in the La Nube STEAM Discovery Center! This unique experience includes admission to La Nube, offering a visit to our hands-on makerspace and interactive museum exhibits.
| 2.5 hour Field Trip Workshop | 1 hour Monthly Maker Series |
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Makerspace Workshop: 9:30am – 12:00am Lunch Break 12:00pm-12:30pm (bring your own or add on available) Museum Exploration: 12:30pm – 2:00pm |
Workshop 1: 9:30am – 10:30am Workshop 2: 11:00am – 12:00pm Workshop 3: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Museum Exploration: 9:30am-2:00pm |
| $30 per student
$10 per chaperon Includes La Nube Admission! |
$20 per student $10 per chaperon Includes La Nube Admission! |