Build Up Steam

Buildup STEAM

INSPIRING CREATIVE AND POSITIVE THINKING


What - Buildup STEAM is a nonprofit organization committed to making a significant difference in the lives of children overcoming adversity by harnessing the power of LEGO robotics.

Why - We strive to inspire creative and positive thinking by building an environment of encouragement and healing while reducing anxiety and stress for children who are hospitalized.

How - Our LEGO robotics program collaborates with children's hospitals to deliver education, joy, and comfort to young patients facing tough times. By offering STEAM educational experiences right at the bedside, we aim to uplift spirits and inspire creativity. Our initiative has grown to encompass five outstanding hospitals: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Comer Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. What's truly rewarding is seeing our efforts translate into tangible improvements across crucial metrics such as energy levels, sense of calm, and relief from pain, backed by statistically significant results.

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What is STEAM??

learn and discover.

STEAM is important for developing children through the combination of multiple disciplines and learning opportunities. By playing, children are able to work through problems in a fun and dynamic way.

What is STEAM?

learn and discover

STEAM is important for developing children through the combination of multiple disciplines and learning opportunities. By playing, children are able to work through problems in a fun and dynamic way.

STEAM

SCIENCE

Children are actively forming hypotheses and testing them out when constructing a build.

TECHNOLOGY

Children will be using an application to design and control the robot’s functions via bluetooth.

ENGINEERING

Inventing, innovating, designing, and building are characteristics of engineering that children will use to build a robot.

ARTS

Using a variety of colors and bricks, children can put their own creative spin on things.

MATH

Children can add, subtract and more with LEGO figuring out what pieces they need, how many, and why.




“My littlest grandbaby... he loves Legos so much! What a wonderful thing you are doing in reaching out to these warriors and brightening their days!”

"I can't thank you enough for doing such an amazing job with this! You really have something here! Keep reaching for your goal because there are so many children out there that are going to love it and parents that will be so grateful! You are a ROCKSTAR to these children!"

"This is an awesome program to have at CS Motts Children’s Hospital!"

"Buildup was awesome and made my son's day!"

"We were at Mott with our son for about a week and the volunteers that came into his room were just amazing!!"

"We love when the robotic 'Lego Guy' shows up."





“My littlest grandbaby... he loves Legos so much! What a wonderful thing you are doing in reaching out to these warriors and brightening their days!”

"I can't thank you enough for doing such an amazing job with this! You really have something here! Keep reaching for your goal because there are so many children out there that are going to love it and parents that will be so grateful! You are a ROCKSTAR to these children!"

"This is an awesome program to have at CS Motts Children’s Hospital!"

"Buildup was awesome and made my son's day!"

"We were at Mott with our son for about a week and the volunteers that came into his room were just amazing!!"

"We love when the robotic 'Lego Guy' shows up."




Are you interested in helping?

Are you interested in helping?


Donations are critical for this children's program to continue. If you would like to help, click the donate button or share our mission with others.
Donations are critical for this children's program to continue. If you would like to help, click the donate button or share our mission with others.



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