4-H EXPLORE STEM | Williamson County

Our EXPLORE STEM classes invite students in grades 2 and up to experience STEM and STEAM in a supportive, accessible, collaborative, hands-on projects.

Payment and Registration

CLOSED FOR REGISTRATIONWinter/Spring 2024
PAST CLASSESFall 2023

Description: This class is an introduction to block-based coding for girls in second, third, and fourth grade. Students will also learn about basic computer science. Making programming feel more accessible, welcoming, and exciting.

Meeting Time: Saturday 11:00am until 12:30pm
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 2nd – 4th Grade Girls
Cost: $30
Class Spring Schedule:
- April 13, 27* (rescheduled), 2024
- May 4,* 2024
- May 11, 2024
Class Limit: 10 Students

Description – Girls will have hands-on projects that focus on the E (engineering) and T(technology) of STEM. Making STEM feel more accessible, welcoming, and exciting. Students will complete several engineer challenges and build tiny a robot to take home.

Meeting Time: Saturday 9:00am – 10:30pm
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 2nd – 4th Grade Girls
Cost: $30
Class Schedule:
- March 2, 23 and 30, 2024
Class Limit: 10 Students

Description: Girls will have aeronautic themed hands-on projects as they explore STEM. Making STEM feel more accessible, welcoming, and exciting. Students will complete several engineer challenges as they learn about the science of flight.

Meeting Time: Saturday 11:00am – 12:30am
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 2nd – 5th Grade Girls
Cost: $30
Class Schedule:
- March 2, 23 and 30, 2024
Class Limit: 10 Students

Meeting Time: Saturday 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 3rd – 5th Grade Girls
Cost: $30
Class Schedule:
- October 21 and 28
Class Limit: 10 Students

Meeting Time: Saturday 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 2nd and 3rd Grade Girls
Cost: $30
Class Schedule:
- TBD
Class Limit: 10 Students

Description:

See what engineering design is all about by transforming cardboard into cool creations. Why cardboard, it is easy eco-friendly (repurpose & reuse), and easy to work with. Students will practice their creativity and innovation which are key STEM concepts. Students will take home what they make.

Meeting Time: Saturday 9:00am until 10:30am
Location: Williamson County Extension – 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Eligibility: 2nd & 3rd Grade
Cost: $30
Class Schedule:
- TBA
Class Limit: 10 Students Full, Join Interest List: https://tiny.utk.edu/JoinWilco4H

Elvia Klym

Elvia Klym is passionate about facilitating STEM project-based learning to cultivate students to be creative problem solvers. Elvia grew-up in Nashville and has her bachelor’s degree in engineering from The University of Tennessee. She has worked as an engineer in several areas including manufacturing, pre-production operations, vehicle testing, corporate training, and lean engineering consulting. She is currently a 9-12 engineering and unmanned aerial systems teacher at a local high school. (One-Day Girls Xplore and Girl Code Class)

Contact Us

Linda Davenport
4-H Coordinator