Blast Off Arts

(formerly “Rockets to Robots”)

Come with family. Eat dinner. Create together. 3rd and 4th graders and their families spend an engaging evening sharing a meal, learning about a science topic, and partaking in a hands-on activity in this STEM program.

  • Open to students attending Clifton Area Neighborhood School, Rockdale Academy, Fairview-Clifton German Language School, Taft Elementary, and South Avondale School.
  • Students must attend with at least one adult.
  • Dinner and program are free.

Generous support provided by

Scripps Howard Fund

Blast Off Arts is also supported by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Hamilton County, Ohio by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

23/24 School Year Sessions

Date Location Time Topic
Thursday, Sep 21, 2023 Taft Elementary 6 – 8 p.m. Krazy Kaleidoscopes
Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 Rockdale Academy 5 – 7 p.m. Rockin’ Roller Coasters
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 Taft Elementary 6 – 8 p.m. Light Up Magic Wands
Friday, Dec 8, 2023 Rockdale Academy 5 – 7 p.m. DIY Dinosaurs
Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 Taft Elementary 6 – 8 p.m. Fibonacci Painted Pinecomes
Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 Rockdale Academy 5 – 7 p.m. Out of this World Characters
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024 Taft Elementary 6 – 8 p.m. 3D Straw and Bead Mobiles
Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 Rockdale Academy 5 – 7 p.m. Assembled Aircraft Take Off
Thursday, May 16, 2024 CCAC (3412 Clifton Ave) 6 – 8 p.m. Fired Clay Creations