National Conference 2026

Youth Programme – 8 to 17 years

STEM Free Play Session

Join us for an exciting hands-on STEM Free Play Session where creativity, innovation, and problem-solving take centre stage! Using a range of engaging educational technologies, including LEGO Education SPIKE Prime and Essential, Tangible coding resources, PHOTON robots, Sphero Indi, and more, participants will have the freedom to explore, create, and experiment in a fun and supportive environment.

Participants will develop and extend their coding skills through engineering challenges, design thinking activities, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether they are building and programming robots, designing creative solutions, or testing their own ideas, young people will be encouraged to think critically, work independently, and learn through play.

Perfect for curious minds aged 8+, this session promotes creativity, computational thinking, resilience, and confidence while making STEM learning enjoyable and accessible for everyone. No previous coding experience is required. Just bring your imagination and a willingness to explore!

A woman and a smiling young man in a wheelchair holding a colorful football at a Muscular Dystrophy Ireland event with a green backdrop featuring the organization's logo and words like 'Information Line' and 'Wellbeing'.