Outreach + Education
RIMOSA’s hands-on, open-ended programming supports the characteristics that artists and scientists share; curiosity, observation, experimentation and communication. These STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programs are designed to help participants see the world not as it is, but as it could be. We deliver outreach programs both in person and through kit-based, online venues.
outreach programs
RIMOSA delivers outreach programs in person or online, through schools, libraries, city and specialty programs, parent groups and other organizations. Designed for up to 25 in-person students at a time, in grades 3-12, our programs all involve highly interactive, hands-on, open-ended activities. They’re led by trained RIMOSA educators who bring all necessary materials with them.
Programs are grouped into topic area suites, but any program can be delivered as a one-time, stand-alone offering, or combined with any other programs to create a cohesive experience that can run for any number of hours over a day, several days, weeks or months.
Each program is designed to run for 60 minutes, but can be adjusted to a longer or shorter running time. We’re happy to make custom suites.
We also make our instructors, activities and exhibits available for brief (or longer!) informal exploration at festivals, science nights, STEAM events and other venues where large groups gather.
See available programs here.
Fill out our inquiry form to schedule or ask us questions.
RIMOSA’s funding comes primarily from donations and grants. Your support has direct, immediate impact on Rhode Island kids and teens.
Pre-register Now for Spring Virtual ACN Sessions!
All sessions below are FREE to RI students who enroll through the EnrollRI website ACN — EnrollRI Search for us under Enrichment (course type), Online (modality) in the “Design & Arts” Content.
Artist/Inventors with Spanish Support
Age requirement: 9-14 (entering grades 3-8)
Dates: 4/11/22 – 5/16/22
Meeting Times: Mondays 4:00-5:00pm
We deliver all new materials to your home and you join us Mondays after school, online, for our hands-on Artist/Inventors program — one of RIMOSA’s most popular! In each program, you will learn about a different innovative artist/inventor, then use the materials we delivered and the guidance of our live, online Educator to make your own creation inspired by that person’s work.
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STEAM Sessions with Spanish Support
Age requirement: 9-14 (entering grades 3-8)
Dates: 4/6/22 – 5/18/22
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm.
In each program, you will use the materials we delivered and the guidance of our live, online Educator to build and create! From Color Chemistry to the way NASA uses origami, this course shows that true innovation means that Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) need Art!
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BioDesign with Spanish Support
Age requirement: 9-14 (entering grades 3-8)
Dates:4/9/22- 5/21/22
Meeting times Saturdays 10:30-11:30am
Learn about ways inventors look to nature for engineering and problem solving inspiration, then use the materials we delivered and the guidance of our live, online Educator to make an experiment with your own BioDesigns.
"The educator is patient, encouraging and helpful. Our daughters are autistic, global delays, and more. She engages them to think!"
Parent of 11-14 yr olds in kit-based online program, 2020
Distance Learning Kits
Can’t make a virtual class? No problem! Our kits give you a RIMOSA experience on your own. Kits include physical materials, written materials and video links needed to participate in the hands-on STEAM programming RIMOSA is known for. Take the class whenever the spirit moves you — then keep the kit and experiment further! Learn more
We adapt programs for foster families, kids hospitalized or in congregate care, incarcerated youth, adults in day programs & care facilities, older adults in senior centers or nursing homes.
Program directors, service professionals, social workers, groups of parents, individuals representing underserved people – please reach out!