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STEM Club: Summer Edition is an exciting programme for young people aged 11–16, offering a series of fun, hands-on STEM workshops throughout Reserve Your Place Delivered in collaboration with Muslims in Rail, the programme gives young people the opportunity to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through engaging engineering challenges, creative design projects and interactive team activities. Led by professionals working across the rail industry, each workshop is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage teamwork and develop problem-solving skills in a fun, practical and supportive environment. No previous STEM experience is required—just a willingness to get involved, have fun and give it a go. Each workshop explores a different challenge and is a standalone experience, giving families the flexibility to book one workshop, several workshops or the complete Summer Edition series—whatever best suits their summer plans. Why Join? Take part in exciting hands-on STEM challenges Design, build and test creative solutions Develop teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills Learn from professionals working in STEM careers Build confidence through creativity, collaboration and innovation Bridge Builders Tuesday 28th July 2026 Focus: Engineering, creativity and teamwork. Can your team build the strongest bridge? Using a range of materials, participants will design, build and test their own bridge to see whose creation can withstand the greatest challenge. Reminder: Great engineering starts with great ideas. Reserve Your Place Design & Race Tuesday 4th August 2026 Focus: Design, testing and innovation. Design and build your own balloon-powered vehicle before putting it to the test in a series of exciting races. Experiment, improve your design and discover what makes the fastest and most effective vehicle. Reminder: Test. Improve. Race again. Reserve Your Place Build It Challenge Tuesday 11th August 2026 Focus: Creativity, engineering and problem-solving. Take on an exciting build challenge using a selection of everyday materials. Working in teams, you’ll design, construct and refine your ideas while testing what works best. Reminder: The best ideas are built one step at a time. Reserve Your Place Invent & Create Tuesday 18th August 2026 Focus: Creativity, innovation and teamwork. Work together to design, build and test a creative solution to a fun engineering challenge. Explore different ideas, experiment with your designs and see how small improvements can make a big difference. Reminder: Imagine it. Build it. Improve it. Reserve Your Place Delivered in Collaboration with Muslims in Rail At Higher Ground, we believe young people are inspired when learning is practical, engaging and connected to the real world. STEM Club: Summer Edition is proudly delivered in collaboration with Muslims in Rail, bringing together professionals from across the rail industry to share their experience and passion for STEM. Through fun, hands-on activities, participants will discover how creativity, teamwork and problem-solving are at the heart of engineering and innovation. Together, we’re helping to inspire the next generation of creators, builders and innovators. Event Details Age Group: 11–16 years Dates: Tuesdays – 28th July, 4th August, 11th August and 18th August 2026 Time: 14:00am – 15:30pm Location: Higher Ground Advance booking is essential. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book Your Workshops Whether you’d like to attend one workshop, a few favourites or all four, there’s something to enjoy throughout the summer. Book the workshops that interest you most or experience the complete STEM Club: Summer Edition programme. Simply click Reserve Your Place beneath each workshop to register. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. Part of Summer @ Higher Ground 2026 STEM Club: Summer Edition is proudly part of Summer @ Higher Ground 2026—a series of inspiring programmes designed to help children and young people create, connect and thrive through creativity, learning and community. We look forward to welcoming you this summer! To Stay Updated Click here to follow us on WhatsApp Click here to follow us on Instagram

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