Under Construction
MISSION & DESCRIPTION
What is steamHouse?
THE CASE
Why should I care?
for Families
THE FRAMEWORK
What does it contain?
THE WORLD
What’s the story?
for Strategy
THE REALITY
Where are we really?
THE POSITIONS
Where do we stand?
THE PROGRAMS
What are we developing?
LEVEL SET: The Fairmount steamHouse in Spring 2026 has completed a multi-year design phase. The bulk of programming described here is now ready for honing and implementation for formal piloting.
The near term emphasis will be in developing curriculum supportive of team and project based activity…and, hopefully (funds pending), in developing the complementary Chronicles storyscape. Groundwork is being set for rigorous testing, and for Lifelong Learner offerings.
A family cooperative STEAM club of 110+ families formerly known as “Club Real,” now known as Fairmount steamHouse Club, has been in operation since 2018. This includes a dedicated 2200 s.f. clubhouse and hobby farm grounds (two acres of gourds, pumpkins, 4 goats and 2 mini-donkeys). Activities have included four seasons of sponsorship for FIRST LEGO League teams, and annual events like beehive installations, “animals” days, Gourd Gala celebrations and game nights. We have offered versions of robotics, craft and story camps since 2024.
In 2025, the Fairmount steamHouse became a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
THE RESEARCH
What is the evidence base?
THE RESOURCES
What can be used?
THE ORGANIZATION
Who are we?
for Thinkers