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Community Based Learning

Community Based Learning x District Partners

We provide expanded learning opportunities through various field trips, workshops, and intersession camps.

What We Offer:

Community Based Learning offers S.T.E.A.M. based courses that focus on experiential learning, incorporate hands-on lessons, and are taught by our trained S.T.E.A.M. Team tutors. We aim to provide students from various communities with equitable learning opportunities because ​w​e know the importance of supporting our future generation of leaders. We can collaborate with your school to create a customized program that fits your needs and class sizes.

While we are able to travel to your school site, our most popular programs tend to be hosted on Fresno State's campus where we provide the tutors, classrooms, and materials.

Course Categories:

All of our classes are California Common Core and Next Generation Science standard aligned (where applicable). 

Our courses are divided into the three categories below:

Your future scientists will dive right into the scientific method through one of our many science themed classes. Our Science Discoveries courses cover a range of topics from geology to engineering and they each incorporate hands-on, student-centered experiments.

  • Geology 4 Kids image of students looking through binoculars at sand bins

    Geology4Kids (2nd - 8th grade):

    Young and curious geologists will embark into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, fossils, and natural wonders around them, all while learning STEAM fundamentals through immersive and interactive lessons.

  • Science 4 Kids image of two students in lab coats and one examining a microscope

    Science4Kids (2nd - 8th grade): 

    Bridging the gap between curiosity and science, students will explore topics in biology and chemistry through interactive experiments as they navigate the world around them with newfound knowledge.

  • NASA Engineering image of tutor helping student with a spoon and rubber band launcher

    NASA Engineering (2nd - 8th grade):

    Exploring space with NASA themed challenges, students will transform into young engineers by creating projects modeled after real life astronaut missions.

    This course can also be adapted to include robotics.

Our Junior Programmers courses feature coding activities and challenges that highlight one of our various robots. From the DASH Bot to LEGO Spike Robotics, students learn the value of programming and implementing technology in the classroom.

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    Makerzoid (2nd - 8th grade):

    Makerzoid is perfect for young learners eager to explore the world of programming through experiential, project-based lessons. Students will have the opportunity to explore engineering concepts and build personalized projects.

  • CBL tutor with students in a circle showing how to use Codey Rocky

    Codey Rocky (K - 3rd grade):

    Codey Rocky takes children by the hand and leads them into the world of cutting edge technology with its built-in AI and IoT functionalities, giving them a competitive edge in the AI era by programming and using their own robots.

  • Student controlling Cue through a maze on the ground

    Dash and Cue (3rd - 8th grade):

    Dash and Cue are similar robots that build upon the basics of coding and can meet students at varying degrees of experience. Both are adaptable and have user friendly interfaces, and come with their own activities and attachments to get students excited about programming!

  • Two LEGO Spike students working to build what is appearing on their ipad

    LEGO Spike (4th - 8th grade):

    Unleash creativity by building unique LEGO creations and bringing them to life using python script! Students will explore basic programming concepts such as loops, conditional statements, and variables, all in a playful and engaging environment.

Young artists and creatives will have the opportunity to explore the elements of art and design through one of our art themed classes. Incorporating Cricut Design and pottery, the Art Makers Lab offers creative and collaborative courses that allow art to come to life.

  • Clay Creation students working with plain clay

    Clay Creations (6th - 8th grade):

    Combining the arts and physical sciences, students will create different sculptures and art pieces, all while learning the elements of design behind their masterpieces. Clay Creations engages the creative, curious, and kinesthetic learners who appreciate a tangible outcome.

  • Cricut student ironing on a decal to a tote bag

    Cricut Creators (6th - 8th grade):

    Cricut Creators gives young artists the unique opportunity to use art and technology through hands-on lessons to create personalized and imaginative projects. This class implements the Cricut Design Space app to enhance creativity and teach students principles and elements of art and design.

    Cricut courses incorporate heat transfer products.

While our courses come with a recommended age range and general theme, most are flexible and can be altered to incorporate other aspects within the S.T.E.A.M. framework.