Silver City's Annual Summer STEAM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)

Silver City is a small, historic community located about 4 miles from Virginia City, 7 miles from Dayton and 12 miles from Carson City. When you’re exploring northwestern Nevada, Silver City has lots to offer. The town's many community groups offer free public programming in art, music, theater, and science at the shaded local park and community center (School House), with something to appeal to every age group, from toddlers to elders. These events are opportunities to explore Silver City, one of the hidden gems of the Comstock.

Note: Activities are held at the Silver City School House/Community Center and adjacent park at 385 High Street. Children under 16 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please RSVP to Quest Lakes at quest@theodata.com if your family would like to reserve a spot for children's events. The park includes a playground, a shaded picnic area, a lawn, a new outdoor performance stage, and a basketball court.

Chemistry Experiments for ages 8-12 on Tuesday June 21st from 10am to noon at the Silver City Park. Back by popular demand, Jim Barcellos of 4-H and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will lead several fun and messy science experiments involving dry ice, soap, water, soda, etc. Parents are asked to stay and join in the fun. Part of the annual children's STEAM program sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties.

Engineering Fun for ages 7-12 on Tuesday June 28th, 10am-noon at the Silver City School House. Hands-on activities that encourage innovation will be provided by some of Nevada’s sharpest engineering minds. Guest teachers from the Society of Women Engineers will teach classes for girls and boys ages 7 and 12. Parents are asked to stay and participate. Part of the annual children's STEAM program sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties.

Model Rocket Launch experiment for ages 8-12, Tuesday July 5, 10am-noon at the Silver City Park. Back by popular demand, Jim Barcellos of 4-H and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will lead a model rocket building activity that helps children understand concepts like trajectory. Parents are asked to stay and join in the fun.

Illustration workshop for teens and adults with Claire Scully, sponsored by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City, Tuesday, July 12th at 10am, Silver City School House. London-based artist Claire Scully is known for her meticulous, nature-based illustrations. She's been working as a freelance illustrator since graduating with her Masters in Communication Design at Central Saint Martins in 2006, with an ever expanding client list including the New York Times, The Guardian, penguin books, Random House, National Maritime Museum, Adidas, etc. Claire's workshop will focus on visual semantics and semiology, the signs and symbols people use to visually communicate an idea.

Engineering Fun for Ages 7-12 on Tuesday July 19th, 10am-noon at the Silver City School House. Hands-on activities that encourage innovation will be provided by some of Nevada’s sharpest engineering minds. Guest teachers from the Society of Women Engineers will teach classes for boys and girls ages 7 and 12. Parents are asked to stay and participate.

Embroidery workshop for adults and teens with Stewart Easton, sponsored by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City, Tuesday, July 26th at 10am. Stewart is an illustrator and embroiderer who hails from Coventry in the United Kingdom. He works in thread, ink, paint and digital and is a master of visual storytelling whose work "straddles the lines between Craft, Illustration and Fine Art." Stewart will offer a free workshop for adults and teens this summer in narrative stitching, teaching participants how to design and stitch their own folkloric family stories.

Bike Safety Rodeo for Kids 5 to 12 on Tuesday, August 9th from 10am-noon. In an effort to teach kids proper bike safety procedures, there will be a bike safety “rodeo” with Western Safe Routes to Schools. Parents and their children ages 5-12 are invited to attend the event at the Silver City park and basketball court. Kids will learn road rules and safety, participate in bike maneuvers and exercises. Parents are asked to sign a Safe Routes permission slip for this activity and participants will receive new bike helmets.

Silver City has a volunteer fire department, an organic community garden, a Resident Artist Program, an arts group, a historical preservation group,a volunteer library, an annual summer arts and science program, and a post office filled with historical photos of the town from the 1860s to present.

Follow these Facebook pages for additional information about Silver City arts, culture, and community events:

Silver City Arts

https://www.facebook.com/Silver-City-Arts-618872294885649/

Resident Artist Program in Silver City

https://www.facebook.com/silvercitynevadaresidentartistprogram/

Silver City School House

https://www.facebook.com/Silver-City-School-House-1511886055743937/