INSPIRE
STEAM education that meets rural Vermont where it is.
BRIC delivers hands-on STEAM programming to PreK–12 students and educators across schools, libraries, camps, and community spaces — bringing modern tools and emerging tech to learners who wouldn’t otherwise have access.
1,680
Vermonters served in 2024
56
Educators in PD
20
Summer camps in 2026
15
Weeks of summer programming
Six ways BRIC delivers STEAM.
Summer Camps
20 camps in 2026, PreK through 12, Springfield + regional sites.
After-School Programs
FIRST LEGO League, VRmont Cup, drone soccer leagues, robotics clubs.
In-School Programs
Curriculum integration, classroom-residencies, co-teaching, SEEDVT pilot.
Workshops & Meetups
Community learning events, hands-on builds, family nights, public maker sessions.
Professional Development
Educator training in STEAM tools, curriculum design, and emerging tech literacy.
Resource Library
Drone soccer arena, VR arenas, LEGO STEAM kits, 3D printers, CAD/CAM, AI curriculum.
The largest STEAM resource library in rural Vermont.
Mobile drone soccer arena — first of its kind in Vermont
Mobile VR arenas — programmable immersive learning environments
40+ K–12 LEGO STEAM kits, 12+ PreK kits
3D printers, vinyl plotter, laser cutter, CAD/CAM software
Game design and development tools, AI curriculum resources
Digital and media literacy resources
Custom curriculum development & grant writing support
Voices from STEAM.
VRmont Studios will not only provide students with practical experience but also support them financially, making it easier to engage fully in their education and career development.
Kristen Wilson · RVTC IT Instructor, Director, CSTA-VT, BRIC Summer Camp Instructor
EDUCATOR
From a VR escape room we are still gushing over, to a drone soccer demo, to a maker-space with 3D printers and LEGO robotics — there was truly something for everyone.
Jess Willis · Community member & parent
PARENT
BRIC is a key UVM go-to partner helping advance Vermont’s tech economy and extend our research efforts into southern Vermont.
Tricia Coates · Director, UVM Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
PARTNER
Find your path into STEAM.
Build your company at BRIC.
Tell us what you’re trying to do. BRIC’s STEAM team builds custom programs and finds funding to bring tools to your community.