Third Gear Innovators | Hands-On STEM Education Through Kit Cars

Welcome to Third Gear Innovators!

Driving Hands-On STEM Education Forward

At Third Gear Innovators, we empower the next generation of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers through hands-on STEM learning. Our unique programs combine engineering, mechanics, and design, giving students real-world experience in assembling and understanding kit cars

Help Us Build the Future

🚗Every car we build is a lesson in engineering. Every donation we receive is an investment in future innovators.

Why STEM & Kit Cars?

By working on full-scale, drivable vehicles, students gain practical knowledge in:

Mechanical Engineering – Understanding how engines, transmissions, and electrical systems work.
Problem-Solving – Learning to diagnose and fix real mechanical challenges.
Teamwork & Leadership – Collaborating to bring a project from concept to completion.

Get Involved

Join a Workshop – Participate in hands-on STEM activities led by experts.
Support Our Mission – Your donations help fund tools, materials, and student scholarships.
Volunteer – Share your expertise and mentor the next generation of innovators.
Based in Carnation, WA, we’re on a mission to make STEM education engaging, accessible, and impactful for students of all backgrounds.

Join Us

Whether you're a student, educator, volunteer, or supporter, there's a place for you at Third Gear Innovators. Together, we can drive innovation and inspire the next generation of engineers.

9-Month STEM Program

Hands-on learning for young innovators (Ages 6-13)

Our comprehensive 9-month program offers age-appropriate STEM education through engaging, hands-on projects. Students explore engineering, coding, and design thinking while working on real-world challenges.

Age Groups

Ages 6-8: Foundational Skills
Ages 9-11: Intermediate Projects
Ages 12-13: Advanced Challenges

Program Features

Monthly project kits
Guided instruction
Showcase events

Schedule

October 2024 - June 2025
Monthly Saturday Workshops