Apply for the 2026 4‑H Sparks Pilot

Applications close November 20

The five Sparks in the pilot.

  • Flying Machines

    A rubber-band-powered flyer with wings youth draw and cut.

    Grades 1 to 8

  • Art Machines

    Kinetic sculptures built from levers that stretch out and pull back.

    Grades K to 5

  • Drawbots

    Whimsical machines that move, scribble and draw.

    Grades 2 to 8

  • Blendies

    A spinning top that blurs red, yellow and blue into new colors.

    Pre-K to grade 8

  • Straw Structures

    Engineer structures that reach the ceiling.

    Pre-K to grade 8

How the pilot works

  1. You apply.

  2. We have a short video call.

  3. We send you Sparks.

  4. You make them in your program.

  5. We follow up with a video visit.

Applications are closed

Thank you to every 4‑H educator who applied.

Questions? Write to sales@futuremakers.fun.

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About you

Who’s making Sparks?
Grades of the young people Choose all that apply.

Setting Where would the Sparks be used? Choose all that apply.

Who would lead the sessions? Choose all that apply.

Choose your two Class Packs

Each Class Pack has bulk-packed materials for 25 youth. Tap exactly two. Grade ranges come from each Spark’s page in our shop.

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