Curious Jane

Curious Jane We run summer programs and workshops focused on science, design + engineering for girls 5 - 12. We also publish Curious Jane Magazine!
Curious Jane started 8 years ago as a summer program for girls ages 5-12. We run these programs in Brooklyn + Manhattan, San Francisco + Berkeley, CA and Denver, CO; we create a space for girls to be inventive in a positive, high-energy atmosphere. We are building a community of confident, inquisitive young girls. We also print a magazine! Curious Jane magazine is full of DIY inventiveness, clever How-To's, and savvy profiles on innovative and inspiring girls and young women. It's in print and full of fun things to do and make!

Visit our website at www.curiousjane.fun for information on locations, dates and themes for our summer programs, weekend workshops and birthday parties.

Mission: Curious Jane builds confidence through making things! We provide a gateway to STEM through creativity and imagination, with projects revolving around science + engineering + design. Join us for camp. Subscribe to our magazine.

Live tomorrow at 3:00 ⭐️PARTY with CURIOUS JANE⭐️ Make your very own Confetti Launcher... oh yeah! You’ll need a paper c...
04/15/2020

Live tomorrow at 3:00 ⭐️PARTY with CURIOUS JANE⭐️ Make your very own Confetti Launcher... oh yeah! You’ll need a paper cup, a balloon and scissors (or a craft knife). To decorate you’ll want stickers, tape, markers, sharpies... anything colorful! And of course some pom poms or colorful paper to make your own confetti to launch! ALSO... bring a fun party treat to snack on while Samantha shows you how to make Rainbow Cake Bites and serve them up on Spin Art Party Plates!🌈 We’ll share a PDF Party Pack with al the instructions after our event so that you can make all the extra projects and host a party of your own. Superfun! Can’t wait to see you there and to see what you create!
#craftingwithcj #partywithcj #makefuntgings #makethingsfun #curiousjane

04/15/2020

🎉⭐️YOU’RE INVITED⭐️🎉 That’s right... we’re throwing a PARTY! Tune in tomorrow at 3:00 for a very special party edition of Crafting with CJ! Our very own April-birthday-Janes, Samantha and Alia, will host the fun, lead you through a party project and share some other festive celebration with YOU! 🎉 Stay tuned for the details on what materials to prepare to follow along. RSVP stands for Really Super Very-fun Party! 🙃 Drop an emoji in the comments if you’ll be there! ⭐️
#craftingwithcj #partywithcj #birthdayparty #aprilbirthdays #makefunthings #makethingsfun #curiousjane

Tune in live tomorrow at 3:00 for another fun session of ⭐️CRAFTING WITH CJ⭐️ with Alia! We’re making these superfun pop...
04/13/2020

Tune in live tomorrow at 3:00 for another fun session of ⭐️CRAFTING WITH CJ⭐️ with Alia! We’re making these superfun pop-up paper houses! You’ll need: construction paper, scissors and some adhesive (rubber cement is best but a glue stick or tape will also work). A ruler or other straight edge is also helpful to have on hand. Tune in to learn how to score, fold and decorate your own pop up house! We can’t wait to see you there... and to see what you create! 🌈✨
#craftingwithcj #makefunthings #makergingsfun #curiousjane #popup

Get ready for ⭐️Crafting with CJ⭐️ tomorrow at 3:30 (EST). We’ll be making T-Shirt scarves with Eleanor! Collect a coupl...
04/08/2020

Get ready for ⭐️Crafting with CJ⭐️ tomorrow at 3:30 (EST). We’ll be making T-Shirt scarves with Eleanor! Collect a couple of old colorful tee shirts and a pair of scissors 👚✂️ — that’s it!
#craftingwithCJ #makefunthings #makethingsfun #curiousjane #tshirtscarf

Did you know you can regrow some veggies? We had great success with our scallions and romaine lettuce hearts. We also go...
04/07/2020

Did you know you can regrow some veggies? We had great success with our scallions and romaine lettuce hearts. We also got our fennel and carrot tops to sprout some new greens! Just place your cut veggie ends in a clear glass with a bit of water and leave in a sunny spot. Check every day and replace with fresh water if needed. You should see your scallions shoot up right away, and your lettuce will begin to grow after a few days. Veggie regeneration — try it!
#craftingwithcj #makefunthings #makethingsfun #veggieregrowth #curiousjane

✂️Crafting with CJ is going *LIVE* tomorrow at 3:00pm (EST)! Collect some colorful paper, scissors and a glue stick (or ...
04/06/2020

✂️Crafting with CJ is going *LIVE* tomorrow at 3:00pm (EST)! Collect some colorful paper, scissors and a glue stick (or other adhesive) — and any hole punches if you have them (handy, but definitely not required!). Then tune in live on Tuesday afternoon to make some superfun Cootie Catcher Critters with Alia! See ya there!
#craftingwithCJ #makefunthings #makethingsfun #curiousjane

Where some people see junk, we see possibility! Swipe for just a couple of the ways we’ve turned trash into treasure... ...
04/02/2020

Where some people see junk, we see possibility! Swipe for just a couple of the ways we’ve turned trash into treasure... a powder room in our miniature house, and some funny marker cap finger puppets (from some dried out old markers). Raid your recycle bin and let inspiration strike!
#trashtotreasure #inspirationiseverywhere #makefunthings #makethingsfun #craftingwithCJ #curiousjane

Black out poetry is a fun way to be creative and show off your personality. Each of us started with the same thing (text...
04/01/2020

Black out poetry is a fun way to be creative and show off your personality. Each of us started with the same thing (text from a home decor catalog rescued from the recycle bin 🙃... swipe through to see the original!) but the results are totally unique.
1...meditative doodle... Elissa is most relaxed when doodling so naturally her poem is a combo of words and graphic pen marks.🖋
2...keep it simple... Samantha’s poem proves you don’t need to get fancy to have a successful outcome. Sometimes simple and straightforward is best!🖊
3...rainbow bright... Alia used an array of tiny masking tape to turn her blackout poem into a colorful work of art.🌈
4...shimmery sparkle... Paola let her personality shine with her favorite materials - shiny sequins, sparkly bits + bobs, and silver glitter!✨
5...cut and paste... Caroline cut the lines of text into strips and rearranged them in a new order to form her unique poem.✂️

There are no rules for black out poetry... and we can’t wait to see what you create! Collect some old magazines or catalogs and some pens (markers, tape, and/or any other crafty bits!) and tune in LIVE *tomorrow afternoon at 3* to make your very own black out poem with Alia!

#craftingwithCJ #blackoutpoetry #poetrymonth #makefunthings #makethingsfun #curiousjane

04/01/2020

Coming to you LIVE from Brooklyn, NY. Join us in making Blackout Poetry to celebrate the beginning of Poetry Month! All you need is a page from a catalogue or magazine, a dark colored sharpie, and your imagination! #craftingwithCJ #crafts #makecoolstuff #DIY #athome #poetrymonth #april #instagramlive #facebooklive

Have an old T-shirt and a pair of scissors? 👚✂️ We thought so! Make a ball of T-shirt yarn which you can then spin into ...
03/30/2020

Have an old T-shirt and a pair of scissors? 👚✂️ We thought so! Make a ball of T-shirt yarn which you can then spin into another fun accessory like a cool wall hanging, tassel, or even a scarf! 🔗 in bio for the how-to, even more project ideas, and some fun videos!
#craftingwithCJ #makefunthings #makethingsfun #cjathome

03/27/2020

⭐️TUNE IN⭐️ to IG Live on Sunday at 2pm (EST) for some SUPER EXCITING NEWS 🎉
#bigannouncement #makefunthings #makethingsfun #superfun #cjbk

DIY Bouncy Egg! Here’s a super simple science experiment you can set up at home. All you need is a jar, some white vineg...
03/25/2020

DIY Bouncy Egg! Here’s a super simple science experiment you can set up at home. All you need is a jar, some white vinegar and an egg. Check out our stories for the how-to with 9 year old Curious Jane superfan, Sylvie!
#cjathome #makefunthings #makethingsfun

03/24/2020
Luke and Livvy with Salad Spinner Art

Making stuff at home? Salad Spinner + Acrylic Paints = Cool, Colorful Art!

Luke and Livvy Give it a Whirl...

[all in the CJ family: produced by Samantha's 16yo daughter plus her BFF, and edited by Elissa's 13yo son]

5️⃣ more project how-tos are live on our site! Using simple supplies you can print, stamp, make some stationery, a mini ...
03/24/2020

5️⃣ more project how-tos are live on our site! Using simple supplies you can print, stamp, make some stationery, a mini poster, or even your own scratch off cards! 🔗 in bio for all the details.
#makefunthings #makethingsfun #cjathome #happymaking

Game time! 5 More simple + fun projects up on the website today — DIY Games to design, create and play. 🔗 in bio — bookm...
03/20/2020

Game time! 5 More simple + fun projects up on the website today — DIY Games to design, create and play. 🔗 in bio — bookmark the page and come back whenever inspiration strikes. #wearehereforyou #cjmakefunthings #cjathome #wereallinthistogether

03/19/2020

Spring fun fact: the spring equinox typically occurs on March 20th or 21st. But this year, spring has sprung early with the equinox happening today (on the 19th!) in the Northern Hemisphere, making it the earliest spring we’ve seen in our lives (so far)! The last time spring arrived this early was in 1896 – a whopping 124 years ago! #funfact #wereallinthistogether

DIY Spy Codes! 🔎 5 fun projects to encrypt and decrypt secret messages. We use simple supplies and printable templates —...
03/17/2020

DIY Spy Codes! 🔎 5 fun projects to encrypt and decrypt secret messages. We use simple supplies and printable templates — 🔗 in bio.
#makefunthings #makethingsfun #cjmakefunthings #diyathome #makeathome #wereallinthistogether

T-Shirt time — 5 fun projects to make with 👚 + ✂️! We know you can put your hands on a few colorful tees to upcycle, so ...
03/16/2020

T-Shirt time — 5 fun projects to make with 👚 + ✂️! We know you can put your hands on a few colorful tees to upcycle, so we’re sharing some simple favorite projects that require nothing more than that!
🔗 in bio!
And tomorrow we’ll be adding 5 more projects — spy codes and decoders. 🔎
#makefunthings #makethingsfun #diyprojects #makeathome #cjmakefunthings #wereallinthistogether

Free Projects to Make at Home – CJ is With You 💜 - https://mailchi.mp/curiousjane.fun/free-projects-to-make-at-home-cj-i...
03/13/2020
Free Projects to Make at Home – CJ is With You 💜

Free Projects to Make at Home – CJ is With You 💜 - https://mailchi.mp/curiousjane.fun/free-projects-to-make-at-home-cj-is-with-you

What a strange and uncertain time. We want to support you and your family in the best way we know how – by *making things* – for engagement, distraction and fun. Busy the hands; ease the mind. We know many of you are at home, with schools closed, and you are looking for engaging activities to s...

Hey Denver, we're psyched to be back this summer! Want to see what we're up to? See our line-up at www.curiousjane.fun ....
02/04/2020

Hey Denver, we're psyched to be back this summer! Want to see what we're up to? See our line-up at www.curiousjane.fun ... camp options for everyone!

Register today for summer 2020! See all our classes and locations at www.curiousjane.fun
01/22/2020

Register today for summer 2020! See all our classes and locations at www.curiousjane.fun

the end of the year can be tough with finals, papers, and everything in between... but remember that *you* are doing ama...
06/17/2019

the end of the year can be tough with finals, papers, and everything in between... but remember that *you* are doing amazing and sunshine and beach time are just around the corner! 💥☀️🌈
#mondaymotivation #youcandoit #sunshine #summer #strong #strongwomen #girlpower #DIY #makecoolthings

we finally made it to Friday and we’re flying into the weekend like... 🤪🤣💥.#friday #weekendfeels #tgif #fridayfeels #wee...
05/24/2019

we finally made it to Friday and we’re flying into the weekend like... 🤪🤣💥
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#friday #weekendfeels #tgif #fridayfeels #weekendvibes #crush*t #superfun #lol #silly #fun #yesplease #makers #crafty #diy #tinkermore #curiousjane

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 17:30

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🎉⭐️YOU’RE INVITED⭐️🎉 That’s right... we’re throwing a PARTY! Tune in tomorrow at 3:00 for a very special party edition of Crafting with CJ! Our very own April-birthday-Janes, Samantha and Alia, will host the fun, lead you through a party project and share some other festive celebration with YOU! 🎉 Stay tuned for the details on what materials to prepare to follow along. RSVP stands for Really Super Very-fun Party! 🙃 Drop an emoji in the comments if you’ll be there! ⭐️ #craftingwithcj #partywithcj #birthdayparty #aprilbirthdays #makefunthings #makethingsfun #curiousjane

⭐️TUNE IN⭐️ to IG Live on Sunday at 2pm (EST) for some SUPER EXCITING NEWS 🎉 #bigannouncement #makefunthings #makethingsfun #superfun #cjbk

Spring fun fact: the spring equinox typically occurs on March 20th or 21st. But this year, spring has sprung early with the equinox happening today (on the 19th!) in the Northern Hemisphere, making it the earliest spring we’ve seen in our lives (so far)! The last time spring arrived this early was in 1896 – a whopping 124 years ago! #funfact #wereallinthistogether

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Hey Berkeley! Join us this Saturday, March 2, from 2-3pm, at Barnes & Noble in Emeryville! Come on in to meet Samantha, say hi, have your book signed, and try out a fun, free project while you’re at it! Yes, please! ⚡️💡✨ #barnesandnoble #510families #berkeley #makecoolthings #poweredbygirls

It's our February POM and just in time for Valentine's Day. Get creative with your cards this year and make something fun and unique. And after V-Day, you can keep using your stamps to make cards for birthdays (or just because!) and fun stationery for yourself or a friend! . Check out our Instagram stories (and highlights!) for our newest POM, and don't forget to share your creations with us. Be sure to tag us and use the hashtag #cjpom!

Puzzle Party 01/26!
Puzzle Party 01/26!

Come join us next Sat, 01/26 for a Puzzle Party Weekend! It’s a Puzzle Party at Barnes & Noble , and we’ve teamed up to bring all kinds of fun activities your kids are going to love! If you’re in the NYC area, stop by the Park Slope location and meet our fearless leader, Samantha Razook, from 12-2PM, and get a copy of her latest book. Then be sure to stick around for all the #BNPuzzleParty fun! Not in the NYC area? No problem. You can still get in on the action at any of your local Barnes and Nobles stores. Just remember to tag us when you do!

Join us for all sorts of fun at Curious Jane Camp this summer! . We're all over Brooklyn and Manhattan... and keep a look out for San Francisco and Denver, too!

POM: 01/19
POM: 01/19

Monday Motivation
Monday Motivation

Our team recently visited Color Factory here in NYC so we could 'spin' together some inspiration for upcoming projects in 2019. Excited to see what's in store? Subscribe to the Curious Jane magazine today and let's get creative + inspired this new year!

Drop Off Days Are Back!
Drop Off Days Are Back!

New year means new days off from school means new fun projects to do at Curious Jane! We're hosting drop-in days for girls in 1st – 4th grades. Drop in for some colorful, creative fun!

Homemade Butter
Homemade Butter

Here's a simple (and superfun!) kitchen activity you can share with the whole fam. Homemade butter! Mix in some fave seasonings, and you've got the perfect addition for popcorn to help ring in the new year! Happy 2019!

Upcycling Gift Wrap!
Upcycling Gift Wrap!

The presents are opened, the gifts have been given, now it's time to get creative...no, not with those new toys, but with the leftover wrapping paper and boxes! Upcycle what's used and what's left over, and give your Curious Girl something colorful (and fun!) to build on!

Marshmallow Mates!
Marshmallow Mates!

When it's cold out, every Curious Jane girl needs her pig pals and bear buddies. And here's a great (tasty) project to make your very own!

Registration is Open!
Registration is Open!

COOL, CREATIVE GIRLS... READY FOR FUN?! REGISTRATION FOR #CURIOUSJANECAMP IS NOW OPEN! Got a little scientist in your midst? Is your daughter's imagination boundless? Then be sure to sign her up for day camp this summer with Curious Jane. We've got lots of options in Brooklyn + Manhattan, with more locations to come, so be sure to check back and see where we'll be popping up! REGISTER NOW!

Camp Regisration TOMORROW
Camp Regisration TOMORROW

Even though it may be cold outside (it is here!) Curious Jane is turnin' up the heat with eyes on summer. Superfun classes in science + engineering + design ... for girls! . Don't forget, registration opens tomorrow! Keep a lookout as we add new locations and lets get exploring!

Camp Registration Coming Soon!
Camp Registration Coming Soon!

Set your watch because it's that time of year. CAMP REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SATURDAY! 🙌🏼 We'll be adding new locations after the first, so keep a look out. We're looking forward to all of our little mad scientists returning, and even more excited to welcome all the new exploreres out there! See you soon! https://www.curiousjanecamp.com/

What better way to say Thank You to YOUR best friend than with these fun, morse-code, secret message bracelets! . Subscribe to receive our Curious Jane Magazine by November 30th, and get a special How-To issue full of fun projects such as this one! What's not to be thankful for? 🦃🙏🏼🧡. . . . . . . #cjmagazine #curiousjane #poweredbygirls #girlpower #madeinbrooklyn #diy #diyprojects #makecoolthings #makeyourown #create #superfun #kidsmagazine #gift #giftforgirl #holidaygifts #friendshipbracelets #BFFs #morsecode

The gift of confidence. Curious Jane magazine is ad-free and full of fun DIY projects for creative, inquisitive girls. #diy #giftidea #poweredbygirls #stem #steam #superfun #LikeAGirl #makecoolthings #livecolorfully #madeinbrooklyn

Curious Jane Campers!
Curious Jane Campers!

We could go on and on about why we love hosting our summer camps but instead enjoy this video of some reasons why our campers love it so much! Don't forget! Sign ups for our summer camp have an early bird discount during the month of December!

Registration for our summer camp opens TOMORROW!! https://www.curiousjanecamp.com/summer-camp/ Which of our classes do your daughters want to try?

Fun at Camp
Fun at Camp

We had a wonderful few days of family and good food and now we are in summer camp mode! Registration opens this Thursday (December 1st) and don't forget that there is an early-bird discount for signing up during the month of December! https://www.curiousjanecamp.com/summer-camp/

Curious Jane Class Themes
Curious Jane Class Themes

Have you heard? Registration for our Summer Camps opens on December 1st! There are tons of class themes to chose from -- and we're updating now! -- so check out the full list of descriptions and more details on our website! What class do you think would be your daughter's favorite? https://www.curiousjanecamp.com/class-descriptions

Curious Jane Classes!
Curious Jane Classes!

Take a peek inside our studio with this video from one of our drop-in day workshops! Did you know registration for our summer camps opens on December 1st (two weeks away!)? Check out our website for general info on how our programs work, and see full info on Summer 2017 dates + locations soon! (Brooklyn + Manhattan) https://www.curiousjanecamp.com/summer-camp/

Curious Jane Magazine Stop Motion by: Livvy Grace
Curious Jane Magazine Stop Motion by: Livvy Grace

We love this stop-motion video made by Samantha's daughter, Livvy Grace, to celebrate our newest issue of #CuriousJaneMagazine, Kitchen Chemistry! If you haven't subscribed yet (http://www.curiousjanecamp.com/mag-subscribe) you can find it at Barnes & Noble across the country, starting this weekend! #MiniMakerFaire

Girls make their own rockets at Curious Jane!
Girls make their own rockets at Curious Jane!

Girls make their own rockets at Curious Jane!

CJ at NY Liberty, via #Chase
CJ at NY Liberty, via #Chase

CJ at NY #Liberty at #MSG last night -- thank you, #Chase Mission Main Street Grants for hosting us! We had the best time! #girlpower

SURPRISE!! Our girls got surprise Mister Softee

DrawBots drawing away in Gadgets That Go ♻️ #drawbot #awesome #design #colorful #gadget #wires #camp #DIY #curiousjane #cj #fun #poweredbygirls #YOUareawesome

PIX11 News Feature
PIX11 News Feature

We are featured on PIX11 News: "It's a G Thing" segment!

Thank you KS! A little dance for you...
Thank you KS! A little dance for you...

thanks Kickstarter for having us in the sweet spot today of Featured Project in Publishing -- we did a little dance for you! 26-seconds of toe tapping appreciation --

DIY Slime -- on a crazy cold day! Remember to grab a box of 20 Mule Team Borax -- you'll have plenty on hand for your creative girls to make the ooey-gooey stuff all winter long...

Next up from our DIY stash: Mini Bristle Bots to make at home -- And for a few more Fast-Forward How-To's... check our channel, we're adding daily! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMOufYwDtbY&list=UUrk_4uxqB6mIB_4fwyeuZ2w

MIni-Catapults -- Make at Home!
MIni-Catapults -- Make at Home!

make-at-home mini-catapults in 23-seconds. and yep! this is what we were up to for finish-it-off-friday -- make some. have fun!

three, two, one... there she goes!

Eugenie on the trapeze
Eugenie on the trapeze

Our trapeze Field Trip this weekend was a success! More video and photos to come, but here's a teaser: Eugenie doing a catch! (A little excited shriek at the end, but she had a blast, we promise!)

Jalapeno enters the marble fields...
Jalapeno enters the marble fields...

We added spidery legs to our bristle bots and look at little Jalapeno go! A toothbrush, coin battery, pager motor, 4 paper fasteners and a little double-stick tape!

Light-up 'hex bugs' from our first grade after-school girls in Toy Design... with a vibrating pager motor, 3V coin battery, LED and some googly eyes. Here's Anya's!

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