STEAM SUITED™

A Wearable Innovation Experience Where Curiosity Wears A Uniform - A Youth STEAM Experience

STEAM SUITED™ is a signature youth experience at the Military Child World Expo that brings science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to life through creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration. Designed for children and teens, STEAM SUITED™ invites participants to step into learning by creating, building, and expressing ideas, not just observing them.

The experience emphasizes confidence, curiosity, and self-expression while encouraging young people to see themselves as innovators and problem-solvers.

What Is STEAM SUITED™

STEAM SUITED™ is an immersive, indoor experience where children, teens, and young adults become science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Participants arrive wearing, or create onsite, their STEAM suits: space gear, lab coats, robotics builds, wearable technology, and imaginative inventions.

STEAM SUITED™ is an interactive learning environment where youth engage in STEAM concepts through design-based and creative activities. Participants are encouraged to explore ideas through making, using imagination, experimentation, and collaboration.

Activities may include:

DIY creations inspired by science and space exploration
Introductory robotics and engineering concepts
Creative builds that blend art with technology
Problem-solving challenges that promote critical thinking

STEAM SUITED™ is intentionally accessible and adaptable, allowing participants to engage at their own pace and level of experience.

This is not a science fair. This is identity in motion.

Who Is It For

STEAM SUITED™ is designed for:

Children (elementary age) exploring curiosity and creativity
Teens interested in innovation, design, and future pathways
Families who want to learn and create together

No prior STEAM experience is required. Activities are age-appropriate, family-friendly, and facilitated in a welcoming environment.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate alongside their children.

The Experience

Suit Up Zone – Space, lab, robotics, and explorer gear
Build-Your-Gear Labs – Visors, circuits, badges, wearables
Robotics & Mobility Arena – Youth-built machines and demos
Wearable STEAM Showcase – Explain your suit, share your idea
Explorer Portrait Studio – Professional photo + future title

LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVITY

STEAM SUITED™ focuses on experiential learning, helping youth build confidence by doing.

Participants gain exposure to:

Design thinking and creative problem-solving
Hands-on experimentation and iteration
Collaboration and idea-sharing
STEAM concepts presented in approachable, engaging ways

Rather than focusing on outcomes, STEAM SUITED™ values the process of learning, exploration, and self-discovery.

CONNECTION TO THE EXPO

Part of the Larger Expo Experience

STEAM SUITED™ is integrated into the broader Education & STEAM programming at the Military Child World Expo and complements other learning experiences, including:

Planetarium experiences
Education and scholarship pathway exploration
Youth innovation showcases

Together, these experiences support a holistic approach to learning, creativity, and future readiness for military-connected children and youth.

WHY STEAM SUITED™ MATTERS

Military-connected children often adapt to change, new environments, and evolving responsibilities. STEAM SUITED™ helps reinforce confidence and continuity by offering:
A space where youth feel welcomed and encouraged
Opportunities to express creativity and curiosity
Positive learning experiences that travel with them beyond the Expo
STEAM SUITED™ reflects the Expo’s broader mission: to create spaces of belonging, exploration, and opportunity for military-connected youth.

Accessibility & Safety

All suits must allow safe movement
No sharp edges, open flames, or hazardous materials
Assistive devices are welcome and celebrated
All activities are supervised and inclusive

Immersive Experience Portable Planetarium

As part of STEAM SUITED™, participants may also experience the portable planetarium dome presented by the Friends of the David M. Brown Planetarium.

This immersive dome experience introduces youth to astronomy, space science, and exploration through engaging visuals and guided presentations, complementing the hands-on innovation and discovery happening throughout STEAM SUITED™.