STEM Block

🎉 Fredericton Public Library OPEN HOUSE 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Fredericton Public Library

Join us for a fun and creative family Open House event!
We will have exciting hands-on activities for children, including:

🎨 Creative Art & Painting
🤖 VEX Robotics Experience
🧩 Interactive Learning Activities
✨ And more surprises!

All activities are FREE and open to families and children of all ages.
Come explore, create, learn, and have fun with us!

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

🎨 New Course Launch: Digital Art & Character Design Program for Kids (10 Weeks)

Is your child passionate about drawing, storytelling, or character creation?
This structured program is designed to nurture creativity while building strong artistic foundations using modern digital tools.

👩‍🎨 Meet the Instructor
Cass – Visual artist and designer based in Fredericton

Graduate of New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Former art instructor at Open Your Art
Specializes in digital illustration, acrylic painting, and printmaking
Experienced in teaching and mentoring young learners
Fluent in English and French

Cass brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach that fosters both technical growth and creative confidence.

📚 Learning Outcomes
Over the course of 10 weeks, students will progressively develop:

Digital Art Foundations
Introduction to essential tools and workflows using Procreate
Core Artistic Skills
Understanding of color theory, shading techniques, composition, and visual balance
Character Design Principles
Exploration of chibi and anime-inspired styles, including facial features, proportions, and full-body construction
Creative Thinking & Originality
Development of unique characters and personal artistic voice through guided projects
Applied Design Projects
Transforming artwork into tangible creations such as custom stickers and buttons

This program emphasizes both technical skill development and creative expression, providing students with a strong and well-rounded artistic foundation.

🎯 Who This Program Is For

Children ages 6+
Beginners welcome (no prior experience required)
Ideal for students interested in drawing, character design, and creative exploration

📌 Requirements

iPad with Procreate installed (approximately $12.99 CAD, one-time purchase on the Canadian App Store)
Apple Pencil or compatible stylus recommended

📍 Course Details

Location: STEM & Clay Club (103–1115 Regent St., Fredericton)
Start Date: May
Small group format for personalized instruction

🚀 Enrollment Now Open
Provide your child with the opportunity to build meaningful artistic skills in an engaging and supportive environment.

👉 Contact us to learn more or reserve a spot.
Email address: [email protected]
Website: https://stemclayclub.com/

♟️ CMA Fredericton Youth Chess Tournament

We are excited to invite young chess players to join this upcoming tournament, co-hosted by our CLUB and the Chess Federation of Canada (CFC)!

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a great opportunity to challenge yourself, gain experience, and have fun.

📅 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
⏰ Time: Full-day event (starting at 10:00 AM)
📍 Location: STEM & Clay Club
(Unit 103, 1115 Regent St., Fredericton)

💲 Registration Fee: $10 per student (CMA rating included)

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – $20
🥈 2nd Place – $10
🥉 3rd Place – $5

🏆 Highlights:
• Games will be officially rated
• Great opportunity to gain tournament experience
• Build confidence, focus, and strategic thinking
• Compete with other young players in the region

👨‍⚖️ Chief Arbiter: Jason Manley
• One of New Brunswick’s leading chess players (2100+ rating)
• Certified chess arbiter
• Organizer of major events such as the NB Open
• A key contributor to the local chess community

His experience ensures a professional and fair tournament environment.

🎉 Open to kids and teens
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to register
🔗 Registration link: https://forms.gle/mMwD6hAadVzJFkDh9

⚠️ Spots are limited — register early!

Our new space is officially buzzing with Vex Go and Vex IQ vibes! After such an exciting previous competition, the team is fully locked in and ready to roll.

We’ve got the builds, we’ve got the drive, and we are looking forward to putting it all to the test at tomorrow's competition. Let's do this!

Take a peek at the brand-new, beautifully structured classroom at our amazing partner, Stem & Clay Club!
We are fully set up and ready to boost the STEM skills of young innovators ages 5 to 14. Whether it's building, coding, or hands-on creating, this fresh space is perfectly designed to inspire and challenge the next generation of creators.

Location: Come visit us at 1115 Regents St, Unit 103.

Ready to join the fun? We’ve attached our new classroom schedule below! Check it out to find the perfect session for your child's next big adventure.

Drop a comment below or send us a direct message if you have any questions or want to secure your spot. Let's get building!

It’s been a little quiet on our feed lately, but we’ve been busy with what matters most—teaching and competing!

There is truly nothing like the energy in the classroom when we’re working with VEX GO. Watching our students from different schools dive into STEM, problem-solve, and grow their confidence is a constant source of inspiration for us. Seeing them fully embraced by these challenges is the best part of the job.

🤖✨ Built to Last. Designed to Conquer.

Our kids aren’t just building robots — they’re creating durable machines that can take on any challenge thrown their way!

From soaring through the zipline, to powering past the log roll, to climbing and conquering steep slopes, these robots prove that strength and innovation can go hand-in-hand.

What makes them special?
🛠️ Rock-solid durability — tough builds that stay strong through every bump and shake
💡 Smart engineering — balanced, stable designs that handle real-world obstacles
🏆 Consistent performance — no matter the terrain, these robots keep going

It’s incredible to watch young builders push the limits of creativity and engineering. Their robots aren’t just impressive — they’re unstoppable.

Here’s to the kids turning imagination into high-performance machines! 🚀

🎉🤖 What an incredible month at STEMBlock! 🤖🎉

We’re a little late sharing this, but the excitement is still buzzing — our first-ever SumoBot competition was an absolute blast! 💥

Our students poured their creativity, teamwork, and engineering smarts into building their battling bots — and the energy in the room was off the charts! ⚙️💪 From clever designs to epic showdowns, everyone brought their A-game.

We couldn’t be prouder of our young engineers — and this is just the beginning. 🚀

Stay tuned for more challenges, innovation, and fun from the STEMBlock community! 💡✨

We’re happy to collaborate with GoGO to make this fantastic event a success and bring smiles to many pediatric patients. Together, we’re creating positive impact and brighter moments for kids who truly deserve them! 💙✨

Way to go Gavin!

Did you know, 2025 University of New Brunswick Gavin Huang co-Founded STEMBlock, a STEM-focused company in Fredericton, NB, addressing educational gaps. They also expanded services to cities across Atlantic Canada!