Current Locations
First Gethsemane CFD
1221 First Gethsemane Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
We are now accepting registrations for 3D Printing with 3D Print Pens at First Gesemane CFD. Recommended for students in 4th grade and up.
Classes start November 18, 2026.
What Students Learn
3D Design
Students transform two-dimensional sketches into three-dimensional structures, exploring geometry, measurement, and spatial relationships. These activities reinforce mathematical reasoning and the use of models to communicate design ideas.
Fine Motor Skills
Students practice careful measurement, controlled movements, and accurate construction as they create detailed objects. These activities reinforce the importance of precision, observation, and following design specifications.
Confidence & Perseverance
Students learn that successful designs often require multiple attempts. Through testing, troubleshooting, and refining their projects, they develop persistence and learn to use feedback to improve their work.
Engineering Design Process
Students apply the engineering design process to plan, build, test, and improve their creations. By experimenting with structural stability and different construction techniques, they develop practical solutions to design challenges.
BrainSTEM University programs are designed to support nationally recognized STEM learning frameworks, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Specific standards addressed vary by grade level and activity.
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