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The internet has proven to be a vital resource for entertainment and productivity during these times of isolation and social-distancing. After a long day of remote-work, and perhaps teaching and parenting, it can feel good to shut down the computer and relax.  But with gloomy weather and limits on gatherings, what else is there to do besides sit in front of a screen? This blog shares some...

Keeping kids active and engaged in learning is usually something parents and caregivers need to worry about in the summer months, not now, in March. Thankfully, the Programs team here at Do Space is already researching activities for summer. Here are some of my favorite STEAM based activities, many of which you can do with things you probably already have at home, to keep kids active and engaged...

Do Space is committed to the continuation of the educational programs that serve our community. At this time of limited services and suspended programs, we are working to adapt our classes via digital platforms and free applications. In this blog, you will find open resources for fun learning and some tips for the tech help programs.  Free Programs for Kid Coders- Code.org - simply go to...

Do Space cares deeply about the health and safety of the Omaha community. We are closely monitoring emerging information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, the health and safety of our members and our staff is our number one priority. Do Space will be closed Sunday March 15 at noon, and remain closed to the public through the end of day on Sunday, March 22nd. In addition to this...

Do Space has limited programs and services for the next two weeks. Artists on social media are already taking advantage of this break to create more work. We can also spend this time creating media and learning. What are you going to do with your two weeks? This blog is dedicated to providing at-home learning possibilities for teens (or adults). Stay tuned to our social media for more home...

With day cares and schools closing and kids at home, grown ups are looking for fun and educational ways to keep their kids learning. Do Space can help keep your littles stay engaged with ideas for great activities to fill the day with. The Littles Lab program may be suspended for a few weeks but here are some activities, games, and apps I have used in the past. These are great for 3-5 year olds...

Do Space cares deeply about the health and safety of the Omaha community. In light of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Do Space and Metropolitan Community College have collectively decided to postpone our annual Make Omaha event, which was originally scheduled to occur on Saturday, March 14th. We look forward to seeing you at Make Omaha later this...

Do Space is thrilled to announce that the Gilbert C. Swanson Foundation, Inc. has awarded our Kid Coders program a generous grant in support of all 2020 sessions, helping us to keep classes free and open to all. On behalf of the kids of Do Space, thank you! Since June 2017, our free Kid Coders program has fostered interest in coding and computer science in over a thousand Omaha kids aged 6 to...

Do Space is closely monitoring emerging information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As always, the health and safety of our members and our staff is our number one priority.  At Do Space, we take the following actions to ensure we maintain a comfortable and healthy space for everyone:   We encourage members and staff to stay home if they are sick. We wash our hands...

Make Omaha is a FREE family friendly, innovation and technology showcase celebrating local tech-driven makers, inventors and businesses who are using state-of-the-art tools in their work.   Meet MakeShift Lincoln Introduce Yourself! – Who are you and what does your organization do for fun/work/education, etc? MakeShift is a non-profit space hosted by Turbine Flats in Lincoln, NE....