Maryvale Coding Stars: Session 4
2026-03-30 17:00 - 2026-05-19 19:00 UTC | Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85031, United States
Mar 30, 2026 – May 19, 2026

Mon, Tue: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 8-17
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and Future Stars, Inc are proud to present the partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at Maryvale Community Center in offering: CODING STARS PROGRAM
What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!
Classes will provide:

Logical thinking
Problem solver
Digitally literate
Basic of coding
How to program a robot
Arduino board

All participants are required to have a Parks & Recreation Annual Membership in order to enroll in this program.
Youth – Resident: $5.00 Annually
Youth – Non-Resident: $10.00 Annually.
Any questions email: futurestarsaz.org
NO CLASSES:

Holiday Closure: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

STEM Competition Build-A-Thon
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11 | South Pointe Junior High school, 217 E Olympic Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85042, United States
Operation Code Red: A Mars Rescue Mission
Mission Scenario:You are part of a new human settlement on Mars. After a massive Martian earthquake, communication is down, supply routes are destroyed, and lives are at risk. NASA has issued an urgent call for innovation. Your team must: Use your creative problem-solving skills to design and build a vehicle that can transport supplies and people across unpredictable terrain.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 
Participants must attend both days.
Students entering 6th through 12th grade
Teams: 3 teams formed on-site
Prize: Unleash your creativity.
Compete for a chance to win a share of $1,000
Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided both days

Maryvale Coding Stars: Session 3
2026-01-26 17:00 - 2026-03-24 19:00 | Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85031, United States
Jan 26, 2026 – Mar 24, 2026

Mon, Tue: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 8-17
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and Future Stars, Inc are proud to present the partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at Maryvale Community Center in offering: CODING STARS PROGRAM
What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!
Classes will provide:

Logical thinking
Problem solver
Digitally literate
Basic of coding
How to program a robot
Arduino board

All participants are required to have a Parks & Recreation Annual Membership in order to enroll in this program.
Youth – Resident: $5.00 Annually
Youth – Non-Resident: $10.00 Annually.
Any questions email: futurestarsaz.org
NO CLASSES:

Spring Break: Week of March 9, 2026 – March 13, 2026
Holiday Closure: Monday, February 16, 2026

Maryvale Coding Stars: Session 2
2025-11-17 17:00 - 2026-01-19 19:00 | Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85031, United States
Nov 17, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026

Mon, Tue: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 8-17
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and Future Stars, Inc are proud to present the partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at Maryvale Community Center in offering: CODING STARS PROGRAM
What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!
Classes will provide:

Logical thinking
Problem solver
Digitally literate
Basic of coding
How to program a robot
Arduino board

All participants are required to have a Parks & Recreation Annual Membership in order to enroll in this program.
Youth – Resident: $5.00 Annually
Youth – Non-Resident: $10.00 Annually.
Any questions email: futurestarsaz.org
NO CLASSES:

Fall Break: Week of October 6, 2025 – October 10, 2025
Holiday Closure: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Maryvale Coding Stars: Session 1
2025-09-15 17:00 - 2025-11-10 19:00 | Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85031, United States
Sep 15, 2025 – Nov 10, 2025

Mon, Tue: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Ages 8-17
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation and Future Stars, Inc are proud to present the partnership with City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department at Maryvale Community Center in offering: CODING STARS PROGRAM
What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code!
Classes will provide:

Logical thinking
Problem solver
Digitally literate
Basic of coding
How to program a robot
Arduino board

All participants are required to have a Parks & Recreation Annual Membership in order to enroll in this program.
Youth – Resident: $5.00 Annually
Youth – Non-Resident: $10.00 Annually.
Any questions email: futurestarsaz.org
NO CLASSES:

Fall Break: Week of October 6, 2025 – October 10, 2025
Holiday Closure: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Hands On STEM @ Muriel Smith
2025-09-06 10:00 - 2026-05-02 14:00 | Muriel Smith Recreation Center, 2230 W Roeser Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85041, United States
The first workshop is September 6, 2025.
The workshops will cover science, technology, engineering and mathematic at Muriel Smith Recreation Center.
At the end of the eight months there will be a STEM Fair (April 25) that will take place at Faye Gray Recreation Center on a Saturday. The Hands On STEM Fair is family friendly, and we invite parents/guardian to come and participate with students.
Age at least 7 yrs but less than 16 yrs
This program is designed to serve the youth of the south phoenix community. Prior enrollment will be given to students in the community of zip codes 85040, 85041.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact futurestarsaz@hotmail.com

Hands On STEM @ Faye Gray
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Faye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S. 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
Sep 4, 2025 – May 21, 2026

Thu: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The first workshop is September 4, 2025. 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month.

The workshops will cover science, technology, engineering and mathematic. At the end of the eight months there will be a STEM Fair (April 25) that will take place at Faye Gray Recreation Center on a Saturday. The Hands On STEM Fair is family friendly, and we invite parents/guardian to come and participate with students.
This program is designed to serve the youth of the south phoenix community. Prior enrollment will be given to students in the community of zip codes 85040, 85041.

Closed Dates:
1,15 Jan 2026 / 7,21 May 2026

10th Annual Hands on Stem Fair
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Faye Gray Recreation Center, 5745 S. 20th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, United States
Dropping Knowledge for a Decade – Celebrating 10 Years of Exploring, Innovating, and Creating!
