Welcome to the IYS Spark Lab

IYS has partnered with Microsoft to offer free workshops that inspire learning for youth, young adults, and families of all ages.

Find workshops in person at our Spark Lab:

1001 Main Street, Klamath Falls Oregon 97601

Can't attend in person? Find virtual courses on our digispark app:

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Join an open workshop:
Family Coding Nights
happens Monthly
 
IYS Family Coding nights are an easy and exciting way to learn how to code in a way that is easy to understand for both young individuals and their parents! Block language coding makes it easy for young and older players to learn how to code while playing games they love, and it can be transferred into Python or Java Script.
This class is intended for ages 7 and up; Snacks and equipment provided during sessions.
 

Culinary Club: 

6 week sessions running Tuesdays & Thursdays

Students  will learn how to cook and bake tasty meals using simple meal ingredients a person might find in a food box! Skills include kitchen safety, nutrition, equipment knowledge, and food preparation.

This class is intended for ages 14 and up; Snacks and equipment provided during sessions.
 

Career Jumpstart: 

5 week sessions running Thursdays

Students can explore job seeking through a career focused scope preparing them for the working world. This class is focused on workforce development and enhancement of technical skills. This includes finding a career, resume writing, Moc Interviews, and utilizing programs such as Canva and Microsoft.

This class is intended for ages 14 and up; Snacks and equipment provided during sessions.
 
Youth Advisory Board
Leaders meet every second Wednesday of the month from 4:30PM-6:30PM
 
The Young Leaders Taking Action Group is a fun and engaging opportunity for young people (ages 14-23). The idea behind this group is for IYS to gain insightful ideas and plans from young people in order to enhance, expand, and start new projects.This happens through organic conversations with monthly art activities woven together to make for a fun group meeting! The benefits to this include:

  • Monthly Art Activities
  • Engaging Peer Conversations
  • $30 Monthly Stipend for participation
  • Snacks Provided