FPB Summer Workshop #1: STEAM & Culinary Arts

Build & Thrill is a hands-on Summer STEM enrichment course where students become amusement park engineers, designing and building attractions through engaging, classroom-based STEM activities. Using roller coasters as a central focus, students explore concepts such as gravity, speed, energy, and motion by creating and testing model coasters, while additional challenges include designing Ferris wheels, spinning rides, and other theme park attractions. Through collaborative design, problem-solving, and real-world engineering challenges, students apply science, math, and critical thinking skills as they imagine, build, and refine their own amusement park ideas.

All-American Eats: A Culinary Adventure invites students to enjoy a hands-on exploration of American summer cuisine through a fun and flavorful mix of baked and no-bake recipes inspired by classic home-style favorites and fairground treats. Throughout the program, budding chefs will create sweet and savory dishes such as mini desserts, creative snacks, and carnival-inspired treats while learning basic cooking techniques, safe kitchen practices, and creative food presentation. With themed activities, collaborative challenges, and taste-testing fun, students build confidence in the kitchen and discover the colorful, playful world of American summer and fair-style cooking.