Hands-on STEAM pathways and digital readiness programs built for modern learners.

Built to feel like a modern innovation studio.

Inspired by immersive, future-facing layouts similar to leading lab and creative-tech programs, the studio blends design, coding, robotics, XR, engineering, and digital media into one ecosystem.

Coding, design, and collaborative studio learning

Robotics, engineering, and problem solving

Immersive XR and world-building experiences

Media, portfolio, and career-connected projects

One studio. Two distinct program systems.

STEAM Studio labs for flexible K–12 implementation.

STEAM Studio is one of the studio’s main program offerings. These fourteen labs are designed as flexible 4–6 week experiences at roughly 30 hours total and can run as workshops, camps, a la carte school experiences, quarter bundles, semester pathways, and curriculum-supported implementation partnerships.

How the lab model works

Each lab includes guided instruction, project cards, videos or demonstrations, applied builds, portfolio artifacts, and age-appropriate assessments or reflections.

Format: 4–6 weeks or condensed workshop/camp

Time: ~30 hours total per lab

Use cases: school enrichment, homeschool pods, summer camps, self-paced curriculum, semester pathways

Pricing: individual lab implementation starts at $500–$1,500 per lab cycle, and camp implementation starts at $750–$2,500 depending on facilitation, schedule length, materials, technology needs, equipment, and customization.

Media & Creative Labs

Content Creation Lab

Students create short-form videos, story-driven content, and digital campaigns.

4–6 weeksCapCut • Canva • Pixlr

Lab: Starting at $500–$900 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

Digital Design Lab

Branding, layout, campaign graphics, posters, and visual communication projects.

4–6 weeksCanva • Pixlr

Lab: Starting at $500–$900 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

Podcasting & Audio Production Lab

Podcast episodes, voiceovers, audio storytelling, and soundtrack work for projects and videos.

4–6 weeksCapCut • recording tools

Lab: Starting at $500–$900 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

Coding & Development Labs

Programming Foundations Lab

Logic, sequencing, coding foundations, and problem-solving for beginner coders.

4–6 weeksScratch • guided coding

Lab: Starting at $750–$1,200 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,000–$1,800

Web Development Lab

Students build portfolios and websites using beginner-friendly templates or HTML/CSS foundations.

4–6 weeksGoogle Sites • Canva • VS Code

Lab: Starting at $750–$1,200 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,000–$1,800

App Development Lab

Students explore app logic, interface planning, and beginner app design workflows.

4–6 weeksUI planning • app logic tools

Lab: Starting at $750–$1,200 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,000–$1,800

Game Design Lab

Playable game projects focused on mechanics, storytelling, level flow, and interactivity.

4–6 weeksScratch • CoSpaces • optional Godot

Lab: Starting at $750–$1,200 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,000–$1,800

Immersive, Engineering & Applied Labs

Immersive Systems Lab

AR/VR world-building, simulations, coding, and interactive digital storytelling.

4–6 weeksCoSpaces EDU

Lab: Starting at $900–$1,500 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,500–$2,500

Systems & Smart Tech Lab

Students model smart cities, connected systems, workflows, and future-tech environments.

4–6 weeksCoSpaces • systems modeling

Lab: Starting at $900–$1,500 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,500–$2,500

Robotics & Engineering Lab

Circuits, simple automation, sensors, and applied engineering builds.

4–6 weeksArduino • Tinkercad Circuits

Lab: Starting at $900–$1,500 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,500–$2,500

3D Design & Printing Lab

Students design products, toys, props, and prototypes for 3D printing.

4–6 weeksTinkercad • 3D printing

Lab: Starting at $900–$1,500 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,500–$2,500

Blocks Engineering Lab

Hands-on engineering and build challenges using physical block and LEGO-style systems.

4–6 weeksPhysical build systems

Lab: Starting at $500–$1,000 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

Digital Entrepreneurship Lab

Branding, campaign planning, digital products, and project-to-market thinking.

4–6 weeksCanva • CapCut

Lab: Starting at $900–$1,500 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $1,500–$2,500

STEAM Exploration Lab

Foundational build-create-explore experiences for younger learners and adapted pathways.

4–6 weeksHands-on STEM • guided exploration

Lab: Starting at $500–$1,000 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

Research & Digital Publishing Lab

Students investigate topics, create visual articles, and publish portfolio-ready digital work.

4–6 weeksCanva • web publishing tools

Lab: Starting at $500–$900 per cycle • Camp: Starting at $750–$1,500

LFDS STEAM Pathways

Progressive project-based STEAM and creative technology pathways built through immersive quarterly lab experiences, digital portfolio development, and real-world capstone showcases.

Progression framework: Labs → Bundles → Pathways → Programs.

Lab bundles for schools, pods, and seasonal implementation.

Bundles combine 2–4 labs into a quarter implementation cycle and bridge Labs → Bundles → Pathways → Programs for schools, microschools, homeschool co-ops, enrichment blocks, and summer intensives.

Materials, consumables, specialty equipment, software licensing, fabrication supplies, showcase materials, and optional experiential learning activities may require additional fees depending on selected labs and implementation scope.

Programs are organized as studio pathways, not just standalone bundles.

Technology & Systems Design is the full pathway framework, with specialized pathways branching in the upper grades. Applied Digital Foundations is the parallel scaffolded pathway for neurodiverse and visual-first learners. Programs may be implemented through school partnerships, microschool cohorts, homeschool pods, enrichment blocks, summer intensives, hybrid delivery models, curriculum-supported implementation, or facilitated pathway partnerships.

Pathways culminate in portfolio-ready showcase experiences, immersive project presentations, innovation demonstrations, digital publishing projects, collaborative capstone work, and real-world creative technology applications.

STEAM Exploration Studio

For ages 6–9. A guided elementary pathway built around exploration, building, creative technology, and introductory interactive design.

Labs: STEAM Exploration, Blocks Engineering, Immersive Systems, Digital Design

Capstone: interactive build showcase

Use cases: elementary enrichment, camps, homeschool pods, lower school studio blocks

Semester implementation starting at $3,000–$5,000 per classroom/cohort with customization by scope and facilitation model

Technology & Systems Design Foundations

For ages 9–12. A middle years feeder program centered on digital literacy, coding logic, simulations, systems thinking, and interactive design.

Labs: Programming Foundations, Game Design, Immersive Systems, Systems & Smart Tech

Capstone: interactive simulation or smart system project

Program focus: digital literacy, coding logic, collaboration, systems thinking

Semester implementation starting at $3,500–$6,000 per classroom/cohort depending on pathway scope, facilitation structure, materials, and customization needs.

Technology & Systems Design (TSD)

For ages 13–17. This academy-style implementation is the studio’s full high school pathway framework. Students begin with broad technology foundations, then move into multi-track specializations such as Programming & Web, Digital Design, Game/XR, and Engineering through portfolio-driven, capstone-centered experiences.

Foundation sequence: Digital Information Technology → Discovering Computer Science or Game & Simulation Foundations

Specialized pathways: Programming & Web, Digital Design, Game/XR, Engineering

Capstone: portfolio, simulation, web product, engineering prototype, or advanced interactive system

Semester implementation starting at $5,000–$10,000+ per classroom/cohort depending on pathway specialization, facilitation model, technology integration, and customization requirements.

TSD is positioned as the umbrella academy pathway, with specialized tracks implemented as integrated progression options.

Applied Digital Foundations Pathway (ADFP)

A scaffolded, neurodiverse-friendly pathway for learners who benefit from visual-first implementation, differentiated instruction, and immersive project systems.

Progression: Applied Digital Foundations I → Applied Digital Exploration → Applied Interactive Systems → Applied Digital Applications

Core labs: Adapted STEAM Exploration, Immersive Systems, Digital Design, Intro Programming, Media & Applied Projects

Capstone: guided interactive portfolio project

Semester implementation starting at $4,000–$8,000 per classroom/cohort depending on accessibility supports, facilitation structure, technology integration, and customization needs.

TSD Specialized Pathways

Upper-pathway specializations can be marketed as pathway clusters within the larger TSD framework.

Programming & Web: Programming Foundations, Web Development, App Development

Digital Design: Digital Design, Content Creation, Research & Digital Publishing

Game / XR: Game Design, Immersive Systems, Systems & Smart Tech

Engineering: Robotics, 3D Design, Systems & Smart Tech, Blocks-to-Maker progression

Media & Entrepreneurship Studio

An optional studio pathway for creator-focused learners who want brand, media, publishing, and digital storytelling experiences.

Labs: Content Creation, Podcasting & Audio Production, Digital Design, Digital Entrepreneurship

Capstone: personal brand, media campaign, or digital showcase

Semester implementation starting at $3,500–$6,500 per classroom/cohort based on facilitation and showcase scope

Pricing varies based on implementation structure, cohort size, facilitation frequency, materials, technology integration, accessibility supports, and customization requirements.

Digital skills pathways beyond STEAM Studio.

In addition to K–12 STEAM Studio, the studio offers Digital Readiness programs that support digital confidence, family safety, college and career preparation, and workforce fluency.

Digital Foundations & Security Literacy

Safe browsing, device confidence, email, cloud tools, file management, passwords, 2FA, and scam awareness.

Digital Parenting Education

Guidance for families on apps, social media, gaming platforms, digital citizenship, and safety tools.

College & Career Readiness

Resumes, portfolios, scholarships, professional writing, and exposure to career-connected technology skills.

Workforce Readiness & Emerging Technologies

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AI productivity, cloud exposure, CRM awareness, and practical digital workflows.

Digital Learning Lab model

Our Digital Readiness model is built as a Digital Learning Lab, allowing participants to access structured learning pathways while receiving real-time support both in person and virtually.

Self-Paced Learning: Structured modules through Canvas with lessons, guided activities, and completion-based progress tracking

In-Person Support: Scheduled sessions for demonstrations, walkthroughs, and hands-on assistance

Virtual Support Hours: Teams support blocks for troubleshooting, questions, and activity help

Safe Access Model: Participant-controlled support with no remote control software or admin permissions required

Flexible pricing for labs, bundles, and supported digital learning.

Whether you need individual STEAM labs, quarter bundles, semester pathways, or a supported Digital Learning Lab model, pricing is structured around immersive implementation scope, facilitation cadence, technology integration, and partner customization needs.

Programs may be implemented through school partnerships, microschool cohorts, homeschool pods, enrichment blocks, summer intensives, hybrid delivery models, curriculum-supported implementation, or facilitated pathway partnerships.

Designed for real implementation, not just inspiration.

Kory Ricketts

Founder / Program Director

Kory Ricketts is the founder of Laissez Fair Digital Studio, a community-focused technology education initiative dedicated to expanding access to digital literacy, STEAM learning, and workforce readiness programs.

He serves as a STEAM Studio Coordinator and Technology Manager for Spotlight Scholars Microschool (Lower Elementary), where he leads project-based learning experiences and supports the integration of technology for students and staff. He also works as an IT Support Technician for Liberty University and holds a CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification.

Kory specializes in building scalable education systems that connect foundational digital skills with real-world application. Through Laissez Fair Digital Studio, he partners with schools, libraries, and community organizations to deliver structured, flexible, and immersive learning programs.

Let's connect and build something together.

Direct Contact

Phone: (321) 247-9864

Email: kricketts@laissezfairstudio.com

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