our promise
We train builders, makers,
inventors and entrepreneurs.
Technological change is accelerating. Many parents feel that traditional schools will not adequately prepare their children for the careers of their future. This feeling is particularly acute for parents currently working in STEAM fields, as they see the disconnect between skills that are needed and what their children will learn.
Schools are often constrained by slow-changing state standards, school board requirements, existing infrastructure and available personnel. If they are exposing children to these subjects it is in a very restricted, ‘sampling’ fashion.
Steamoji aims to fill this gap by producing a structured, and reinforcing, project curriculum designed to provide 400 hours of student activity.
Build to Solve™!
Our Story
Guided by a
maker-mindset.
At school, my older son was often afraid of trying new things for fear of making a mistake, of being wrong. I thought this was terrible as I haven’t achieved anything significant on my first attempt. It usually takes a series of attempts – of trial, failure, success and iteration – to build anything of significance.
I wanted to expose my two sons to design thinking and maker skills to address this, but struggled to find a solution. I was overwhelmed by the number of project options available on Amazon (try searching for ‘STEM kits’!). My sons enjoyed projects at local maker spaces over Summer camps, but where was the progression when they showed an interest in learning more?
An entreprenuer at heart, I started working with a group of other parents to try to come up with a solution. This is how Steamoji was born.
“Quite simply, I am building Steamoji to better prepare my sons to proactively take on the challenges of their future. Let’s get building!”
Hank Horkoff,
Co-Founder & CEO
Frequently Asked
Questions
Steamoji is for school-aged children. Our core program is designed for children ages 6-14 and relies on basic reading skills. For children that aren’t quite ready we offer the Steamoji Junior bridge program.
Our 400-hours structured and reinforcing “Build to Solve” curriculum complements and enriches your child’s school studies by exposing them to new technologies in 4 distinct pathways:
- Fabrication, where they learn how to use machines like 3D Printers and Laser Cutters.
- Physical Computing, which includes learning skills in Coding and Robotics.
- Engineering, understanding Physics and Mechanics helps us understand how things work.
- Digital Arts, everything from Animation, Photo and Video editing, storytelling and much more.
No. Steamoji is currently only available for young apprentices. However, we encourage parents to get involved with group activities, open house days and our annual ‘Steamoji Day’ event. Young adults with a passion for making can also get involved by applying to work at Steamoji as a facilitator.
Did you know that there are already over 600,000 unfilled positions in the tech sector alone? As 65% of our children will be working in jobs that don’t even exist yet, that gap is going to grow. Getting your kids into STEAM subjects ensures that the next generation has all the tools they need to create and invent a better future!
We are a young brand and very much appreciate ideas, feedback and suggestions. Follow us on social media. Please also let your family, friends and schools know about us. Thank you!
Yes, we have been built from day one to franchise. Find more info at http://steamojifranchise.com
