The Lab Report | November 2025 - mailchi.mp/suncoastscienc…

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Check out what we've been up to in this month's Lab Report enewsletter - mailchi.mp/suncoastscienc…

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather to connect with our loved ones, we want to express our gratitude to all who make the #FabLab such a special community. We're so thankful for our donors, volunteers, participants, families, & partners. Thank you for helping us achieve our goals. 💚

It's #BlackFriday, and the discounts are sizzling! As you hunt for deals, we hope you'll consider supporting #FabLab by buying an item from our Amazon wishlist. Every purchase helps us run our interactive STEAM programs. Explore the list at a.co/aLRvXmH. Thank you! 💚

Enrollment for January-April #STEAMSaturdays starts this Saturday, December 6 at 10am! Explore 32 topics from Wild West to Candy Chemistry to Forensics. Visit suncoastscience.org/steam-saturdays for schedules and descriptions. Set a reminder for Saturday, and we hope to see you there!

Join our Spring Homeschool Workshops at #FabLab for hands-on #STEAM activities! Sign up starts this Sat, 12/20 at 10am. Scholarships from Step Up for Students are accepted. Visit suncoastscience.org/homeschool for details. We look forward to tinkering and discovering with you! #sarasota

Rye from the Clarke Family Foundation gave an extra gift, boosting their annual support. We are grateful for their ongoing generosity & belief in our mission. Their gifts allow us to enhance the #FabLab & expand #STEAM learning for all. Thank you, Clarke Family Foundation! 💚

The 2026 RC Car Competition presents new challenges for an 8-week engineering journey. K-8 students will customize RC cars using #FabLab machines and compete in a design and race event. Registration opens Jan 3 at suncoastscience.org/rc-car.

Homeschool Workshops are back | Join us! 🏡 - mailchi.mp/suncoastscienc…

Homeschool Workshops are back in January, and registration is open! 🏡 These hands-on sessions foster creative #STEAM learning in a fun setting. 👉 Fridays, 2:00-3:30pm. $30/workshop with materials included. Ages 7-11. Spots are limited! Register now @ suncoastscience.org/homeschool.

It's the final Lab Report of 2025! Let's look back on RoboRumble, gear up for RC Car and more! - mailchi.mp/suncoastscienc…

Sending you and yours warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas! We hope the day is filled with love, family and friends. 💚 your #FabLab family

The 2026 RC Car Competition fosters engineering by challenging students to experiment & adapt. Teams of 2-4 can join for $230 and participate in 8 weeks of workshops to customize an RC car. Then enjoy a thrilling design competition & race day. Learn more: suncoastscience.org/rc-car.

Wow! 2025 flew by in the blink of an eye. It seems the old 'Time flies when you're having fun' adage is right on the money! Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy new year. We'll see you in 2026!

RC Car registration is OPEN! 🏁 Join one of the most exciting engineering & design competitions. This year’s theme is Four Seasons, challenging racers to design, test & adapt to changing conditions. ⏰ Learn more & register now: suncoastscience.org/rc-car.

Thanks for sharing, SRQ Magazine. RC Car starts in less than a month... Register now! srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2026…

ATTN #Sarasota teachers! New Traveling Turtle Kit is now in our Lending Library. With Turtle Quest, students become sea turtle researchers on a conservation mission. The kit includes 4 lessons with real research & conservation data, perfect for grades 4-8. suncoastscience.org/lending-library

We’re just TWO weeks out from the start of #RCCar and only 10 team spots remain! Grab yours now at suncoastscience.org/rc-car. $230 includes registration for 2-4 students plus an RC car + accessories, 8 weeks of hands on workshops and open lab time, race day t-shirts & more. 🚗💨

Step Up for Students scholarship application season begins this Sunday. #FabLab is a SUFS direct provider, meaning you can easily apply your PEP & UA scholarship funds toward STEAM Saturdays, LEGO RoboRumble, Homeschool Workshops, Camp & more! Visit stepupforstudents.org.

🚨 2026 Fab Lab Summer Camps registration NOW OPEN! 🚨 Rising 2nd–8th graders: join hands-on STEAM camps led by HS student instructors. Build tech & life skills, confidence, and friendships. Learn more & register at suncoastscience.org/camps. Camps fill fast!