⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: We invite students, their families, and community members for our engaging 2-part "Anyone Can Garden" Workshop!

🌱In Part 1, Ms. Tami Kincer, founder of Cross Creek Hydroponics, will teach participants about the process for starting seeds indoors for a summer garden, whether it is small scale in porch pots, or larger scale in raised beds or traditional gardens. Families will get to choose from multiple varieties of vegetable seeds and take their seed trays home to germinate. Part 2 of the workshop will be May 16 with instruction on how to transfer the seedlings.

✨ Students should be accompanied by an adult for the workshop. Part 1: Starting Seeds is March 21 and Part 2: Transferring Seedlings is May 16. Both parts are held at CSA at 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd in Xenia from 3:30-5PM. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

🌿Your $20 class fee per family covers your supplies to start seeds for a dozen different vegetables. Sign ups will close and payment is due via PayPal link or check made out to CSA-Xenia on March 18. Again, form must be completed and payment received by March 18 at 2:45PM to reserve your spot so our host can prepare supplies. There are no walk-in spots.

Register here: https://forms.gle/pt59D21uKebmR56R7

Follow our event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1063947414859238

Interested in STEAM education for your students? Curious about what makes us different from traditional schooling? Join us at the Prospective Student Open House at CSA-Xenia on Tuesday, March 19, 2023!

At the open house, you'll be able to take a tour, see student projects, explore our learning space, and catch the vision for our innovative education! Drop in anytime between 5:30-7PM.

The CSA team looks forward to meeting you!

Location: 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd Xenia, OH 45385

⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: We invite students, their families, and community members to a Spring Hike!

🌳The guided hike will be approximately 2 mile hike with insights on spring in the park.

🥾Please wear study shoes and bring water for this hike at Russ Nature Reserve. Note that there will be some elevation changes and the hike will last approximately an 1 hour, so please bring water along. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

🌿 No reservation is required, but please RSVP if you are coming! https://www.facebook.com/events/1106849707112879

⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: LADIES, come on out for a self-defense workshop on Friday, March 1 from 6:30-8PM by black belt martial arts instructor Rachael Pope. No experience in martial arts necessary for this workshop!

🥋Rachael will teach participants important and practical self defense techniques in this workshop. Please wear loose fitting pants that you can easily move around in, T-shirt, and tennis shoes (no flip-flops). Long hair should be pulled back.

✨ Ladies age 13+ are invited as well as girls 11-12 years old with a participating female adult. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

❤️The fee is $10 per participant. Limited to 20 participants for a personal experience for all. Sign ups will close and payment is due via PayPal link or check made out to CSA-Xenia on February 28. Again, form must be completed and payment received by February 28 at 2:45PM to reserve your spot. There are no walk-in spots.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/txSLJGdcDL

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4YmEYdWqi

Location: CSA Campus 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd Xenia OH 45385

Interested in STEAM education for your students? Curious about what makes us different from traditional schooling? Join us at the Prospective Student Open House at CSA-Xenia on Thursday, February 15, 2023!

At the open house, you'll be able to take a tour, see student projects, explore our learning space, and catch the vision for our innovative education! Drop in anytime between 5:30-7PM.

The CSA team looks forward to meeting you!

Location: 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd Xenia, OH 45385

⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: Powered by Community STEAM: Join us for Paint Night with Olivia MacDougall from Copper Studio Art on February 9, 2024 at 6:30-8:30PM.

🎨👩‍🎨Olivia will lead participants through a painting step by step! Everyone can paint and experience art!

✨ This event is for families or friends with a two-panel painting design. For example, a mother/father and student, a couple, or two friends! Please sign up with one other individual if you want both panels. If a student is joining as part of the pair, ages 6th grade and up is the recommended age. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

⭐️ The fee is $20 per participant ($40 for the two complete panels). Sign ups will close and payment is due via PayPal link or check made out to CSA-Xenia on February 6. Again, form must be completed and payment received by February 6 at 2:45PM to reserve your spot. There are no walk-in spots due to our host preparing supplies. Limited to 30 spots total.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/xk6Medpuwr

Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/4aiDC3MZt

Location: CSA Campus 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd Xenia OH 45385

⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: Join us for a Valentine's Cookie Decorating Class on February 3, 2024 at CSA-Xenia led by Bridget Walker, owner of Sweets Boutique! There will be two sessions: Pick either 1PM or 3PM

👩‍🍳Bridget will lead participants through a fun experience decorating three different cookie designs for Valentine's Day!

✨ All ages are invited! This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community! Please note that elementary and middle school students joining us should have an adult accompanying them for this class. Tours of CSA will also be available after the class if desired.

⭐️ The fee is $10 per participant and covers all of your supplies to learn to ice three different cookie designs. Sign ups will close and payment is due via PayPal link or check made out to CSA-Xenia on January 26 so our host has time to prepare all necessary supplies. Again, form must be completed and payment received by January 26 at 2:45PM to reserve your spot. There are no walk-in spots.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/58zP0bk9NS

⚙️Powered by Community STEAM: Join us for a Canva 101 Workshop on January 29, 2024 from 5:30-7PM at CSA-Xenia led by our very own Christian Booth, computer science teacher!

👩‍🍳Mr. Booth invites participants to come and learn how to navigate Canva. You will learn how to access different templates and how to use the search bar, the toolbar and lastly how to download and/or share your creative designs.

✨ All ages 6th grade and up are invited! This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community! Please note that middle/high school students joining us should have an adult accompanying them for this class. All participants should bring their personal laptop, charged, so they can be ready to go. If you don't already have a Canva account, please make one ahead of time or arrive 10 minutes early for help if needed.

⭐️ The fee is $10 per participant. Sign ups will close and payment is due via PayPal link or check made out to CSA-Xenia on January 26. Again, form must be completed and payment received by January 26 at 2:45PM to reserve your spot. There are no walk-in spots.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/68VViiKEz1

Location: CSA Campus 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd Xenia OH 45385

Powered by Community STEAM: We invite students, their families, and community members to a Winter Hike!

CSA staff will lead the approximately 3 mile hike through Clifton Gorge. Meet in the parking at Clifton Gorge State Preserve, 2331 State Route 343, Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Please wear study shoes, dress warm, and bring water for this approximately 3 mile hike through the gorge. Note that there will be significant elevation changes and the hike will last approximately an 1 1/2 - 2 hours, so this event is best for those with previous physical activity. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

No reservation is required, but please RSVP if you are coming here: https://fb.me/e/QX9G86ZE

Join the music ensembles of CSA-Xenia for their “I Want To Be The Change” Winter Concert directed by Music Coach Lydia Kee! Percussion and choir ensembles will perform the pieces they have been working on during the first semester of learning. Visitors, tours of CSA-Xenia will be available for the 30 minutes following the concert!

Doors open at 6:45PM. The address is 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd, Xenia, OH 45385.

Parents and community members, join seventh grade CSA students to celebrate the first semester of learning with a showcase of the Living Museum Project! Come see the hard work students have put into this project!

Doors will open at 5PM at 855 Lower Bellbrook Rd., Xenia, OH 45385. Student Ambassadors will also be available to give building tours.

Powered by Community STEAM: Join us for a Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at CSA-Xenia led by Bridget Walker, owner of Sweets Boutique!

Bridget will lead participants through a fun experience decorating three different cookie designs for Christmas!

All ages are invited! This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community! Please note that elementary and middle school students joining us should have an adult accompanying them for this class.

The fee is $8 per participant and covers all of your supplies to learn to ice three different cookie designs. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/qQuunMHtaK Sign ups will close on December 6 so our host has time to prepare all necessary supplies.

Follow this event on our CSA Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/1lY5SMGzG

Join us in bringing holiday cheer to our community on Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 5:30-7:30PM as part of downtown Xenia's Christmas Station event!

We welcome CSA students and their families to meet us in front of Comfort Dental (44 Xenia Towne Square, Xenia, OH) starting at 5:30PM. Be sure to dress for the weather as we'll be walking around downtown.

A list of songs will be provided in print for many of our favorite Christmas carols when you come. The city will be full of lights and festivities from Shawnee Park to Xenia Station, we are looking forward to being part of the Christmas cheer! Follow this event on Facebook

You're invited to join us for a Special Reception with author Cassie Barlow, Ret. Col. USAF and President, Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) as she speaks on honoring the "Fearless in Spirit: Women in Military!!"

Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, community connections, distinguished speakers, a sparkling toast, and the opportunity to support STEAM education and the core values of the Community STEAM Education. The reception begins at 5PM on November 28.

Tickets can be reserved with your $100 donation via The Dayton Foundation for this reception at the following link https://www.daytonfoundation.org/ccgift.html?Source=EXT... Be sure to select "This gift is for an event" when registering.

Seating is limited!! Be sure to get your ticket! We look forward to seeing you!

Interested in STEAM education for your students? Curious about what makes us different from traditional schooling? Join us at the Prospective Student Open House at CSA-Xenia on November 9, 2023!

At the open house, you'll be able to meet teachers, see student projects, explore our learning space, and catch the vision for our innovative education! Drop in anytime between 6-8PM.

The CSA team looks forward to meeting you!

Powered by Community STEAM: We invite students, their families, and community members to a History Hike! Learn about local history including the Native American mound at the park!!

Mr. Scott Hawkins, CSA history teacher, will lead the approximately 3 mile hike with insights on the history of this region.

Please wear study shoes and bring water for this approximately 3 mile hike from the Cedar Cliff Falls to the Williamson Mound. Note that there will be significant elevation changes and the hike will last approximately an 1 1/2 - 2 hours, so this event is best for those with previous physical activity. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community!

No reservation is required, but please RSVP if you are coming on our event HERE

Powered by Community STEAM: ladies, come on out for a self-defense workshop by black belt martial arts instructor Rachael Pope. No experience in martial arts necessary for this workshop! Rachael will teach participants important and practical self defense techniques in this workshop. Please wear a loose fitting pants that you can easily move around in, T-shirt, and tennis shoes (no flip-flops). Long hair should be pulled back.

Ladies age 13+ are invited as well as girls 11-12 years old with a participating adult. This event is open to our CSA families and anyone in the community! Your $25 class fee per participant covers your class & refreshments, and helps support vital CSA programs. Watch this event on Facebook for updates https://fb.me/e/4IjOnC2U9 ! Limited to 20 participants for a personal experience for all.

Sign-up here: https://forms.office.com/r/wBMTSZZDZp

Enjoy dinner in support of Community STE(A)M Academy – Xenia, an independent, public K-12 no-tuition STEAM school open to ALL Ohioans. This dinner will take place at Community STE(A)M Academy in Xenia, and is open to the community. We have seat/plate and whole table tickets available for purchase.

Click on the event page for more information about purchasing tickets.

POWERED BY COMMUNITY STEAM – CODING SERIES
Learn coding concepts to escape Dr. Breakowski’s mysterious mansion by dawn in this free Hour of Code lesson. Solve puzzles using computational thinking to unlock secrets, open trap doors, and reveal hidden clues.

Calling ALL middle-level grades who are interested in learning about coding! No coding experience is needed!
Register on the event page.

POWERED BY COMMUNITY STEAM – CODING SERIES
Learn coding concepts to escape Dr. Breakowski’s mysterious mansion by dawn in this free Hour of Code lesson. Solve puzzles using computational thinking to unlock secrets, open trap doors, and reveal hidden clues.

Calling ALL middle-level grades who are interested in learning about coding! No coding experience is needed!
Register on the event page.

POWERED BY COMMUNITY STEAM – CODING SERIES
Reach for the stars! In this lesson, students will follow a step-by-step tutorial to program an interactive model of the Solar System. Activities include changing the background, adding background music, programming different planets to orbit the sun, using the pen to draw colorful orbits, and labeling the planets.

Calling ALL middle-level grades who are interested in learning about coding! No coding experience is needed!
Register on the event page.

Enjoy a day on the course in support of Community STE(A)M Academy – Xenia, an independent, public K-12 no-tuition STEAM school open to ALL Ohioans. This outing will take place at Jasper Hills Golf Club in Xenia, and is open to the community. We have a range of sponsorship opportunities for local businesses.

Click to the event page for more information about becoming a SPONSOR or registering a TEAM.

Enjoy some FAMILY FUN!

POWERED BY COMMUNITY STEAM – CODING SERIES
Join us for this FREE virtual course! Technology and Computer Science are everywhere in the world around us. And it’s helping to solve some of the toughest problems we’re facing in the world. Code a game with Microsoft MakeCode Arcade that recreates the conditions for a forest fire, and then code your fire-fighting air tanker plane to spray water and put out the flames!

Ideal for mid-level grade students! No coding experience needed to participate! Register now on event page.