Saturday STEM Club
Cultivate, Innovate and Build STEM Connections
The Saturday STEM Club is the flagship Trinity Walton Club experience, designed for secondary school students at every stage of their journey. Through two tailored programmes — Explorers and Innovators — students move from curiosity and play to confidence and direction, developing the skills and resilience that help them thrive when STEM gets challenging. Delivered on Trinity College Dublin’s campus, the Saturday STEM Club offers students something unique: space to discover what excites them in science, technology, engineering, and maths — beyond exams, beyond the classroom.
Discover the wonders of STEM. Join us today!
Explorers: Discover the World of STEM (1st–3rd Years)
Explorers 1 (1st and 2nd years)
Ever wonder how automatic doors know when to open, or how your phone knows which way it’s tilted? In Explorers 1, you’ll step into the role of a STEM investigator—exploring real-world phenomena and building your own sensors to uncover the hidden forces at play.
This term, you’ll experiment with force, motion, magnetism, and sound through hands-on projects using force, PIR, Hall, and ultrasonic sensors. Along the way, you’ll discover how math is the language of STEM, helping you make sense of the data your sensors collect and turning numbers into insight.
Whether you dream of designing the next smart device or just love figuring out how the world works, Explorers 1 is your chance to connect curiosity with creation—and see physics, math, and technology come alive.
Explorers 2 (3rd years)
What if you could teach a computer to see patterns humans can’t—or use equations to explain the secrets of electronics and magnets? In Explorers Two, you’ll explore the power of coding, maths, and physics to make sense of the world around you.
This term, you’ll:
- Code for discovery — turn raw data into visual stories you can actually interpret.
- Apply maths in action — take Junior Cycle topics and use them to solve real problems, from rearranging equations to untangling physics mysteries.
- Investigate the unseen — uncover how electronics work and why magnets behave in such puzzling ways.
With coding as your toolkit and maths as your compass, Explorers 2 helps you unlock the data-driven side of STEM—and shows how numbers, logic, and creativity combine to build understanding
Innovators: Explore Pathways, Build Confidence (4th–6th Years)
Innovator 1 (4th and 5th years)
Ready to take your STEM journey further? In Innovators, you’ll dig deeper into the core sciences, choose new subjects to explore, and step into the maker world with hands-on projects that bring your ideas to life.
This year, you’ll:
- Master the fundamentals — each term focuses on a core subject: Physics, Biology, or Chemistry.
- Choose your adventure — in Term 1, pick from Maths, Artificial Intelligence, or Environmental Engineering* to stretch your skills in new directions.
- Enter the maker world — design and build a project that blends Coding, 3D Printing, and Electrical Engineering, combining creativity with real technical know-how.
Innovators 1 is where curiosity meets independence: you’ll move from exploring how STEM works to shaping what STEM can do.
Innovator 2 (6th years)
The final stage of your Walton Club journey, Innovators 2 helps you look ahead while diving into areas of STEM you might not have explored before. It’s your chance to uncover strengths in subjects you may never have studied — and to see how those interests connect to future college pathways.
This year, you’ll:
- Explore the uncommon — investigate Leaving Certificate STEM subjects that are less widely available, and see which ones spark your curiosity.
- Rotate through new choices* — take on a mix of subjects that change across terms, giving you the chance to sample different fields and discover unexpected passions.
- Contribute to STEM research — produce your own paper for the Trinity Walton Club Research Journal, showcasing your work to the wider STEM community.
Innovators 2 is where exploration meets direction: it’s about recognising your unique STEM strengths and preparing for what comes next.
*Subject options rotate and may vary.
Progress in a STEM odyssey marked by exploration, innovation, and transformation and become authentic leaders in STEM for the future.
Programme Details
- Saturday STEM Club is open to students in all second-level years (1st–6th Year).
- Fees: €770 for 22 weeks or €395/11 week term.
- Dates: Saturdays, 17 October–12 December 2026 (excluding 21 November), 16 January–20 March, and 10 April–1 May 2027.
- Depending on year group, sessions run in AM 10:00–13:00 or PM 13:30–16:30.
- Re-enrolling members receive priority. New places are limited and confirmed on receipt of payment, on a first-come, first-served basis