{"id":774372,"date":"2025-11-14T19:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=774372"},"modified":"2025-11-14T19:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:20:01","slug":"hiwave-makers-launches-ai-arcade-challenge-a-6week-handson-steam-program-where-kids-build-their-own-basketball-arcade-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/hiwave-makers-launches-ai-arcade-challenge-a-6week-handson-steam-program-where-kids-build-their-own-basketball-arcade-game_774372.html","title":{"rendered":"HiWave Makers Launches AI Arcade Challenge: A 6-Week Hands-On STEAM Program Where Kids Build Their Own Basketball Arcade Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/11\/47473edab8a65b90c7c431d55a3b2bac.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"341\" height=\"277\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Richardson, TX &#8211; Nov 14, 2025 &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>HiWave Makers today announced the launch of its AI Arcade Challenge, a six-week online program designed to make STEAM education fun, accessible, and unforgettable. Aimed at kids ages 8&ndash;15, the program combines live instruction with hands-on building, as participants create their own mini basketball arcade game while learning coding, AI basics, and problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the rapid growth of STEAM careers and demand for practical learning, families are seeking meaningful enrichment options beyond the classroom. HiWave Makers eliminates barriers by shipping a complete kit and recording setup directly to families&rsquo; homes &mdash; so kids can focus on creating, and parents can simply enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;We created this program to make STEAM more fun and accessible for families everywhere,&rdquo; said Ricky Flores, founder of HiWave Makers. &ldquo;When kids build their own arcade game, they&rsquo;re not just playing &mdash; they&rsquo;re learning coding, problem-solving, and confidence they&rsquo;ll carry for life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Parents also benefit from HiWave Makers&rsquo; stress-free approach. &ldquo;We ship everything to their door. No shopping lists, no stress &mdash; just a clear path to a project kids will never forget,&rdquo; Flores added.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<p>STEM jobs are projected to grow 10.8% by 2031, more than double the rate of non-STEM jobs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>92.6% of students report that hands-on projects spark their interest in STEM careers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>HiWave Makers provides an all-in-one experience: live instruction, shipped kit, and a highlight video keepsake of each child&rsquo;s progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Enrollment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Families can easily reserve a spot online with a short form and secure payment, which includes the full six-week program, complete kit, and recording setup. Kits are shipped quickly and arrive with all materials, plus a camera and tripod. Before the first class, families receive a welcome email with the Zoom link and schedule. On their chosen start date, kids join the live session and begin building, continuing with weekly classes and support for six weeks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About HiWaveMakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">HiWaveMakers is a Richardson, TX-based startup specializing in interactive experiences that blend technology, storytelling, and play. Founded by engineer Ricky Flores, focuses on making STEAM education fun, accessible, and memorable through hands-on projects that inspire creativity and confidence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiwavemakers.com\/\">hiwavemakers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/hiwavemakers.com\/_170451.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">HiWaveMakers<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Marie Souza<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=hiwave-makers-launches-ai-arcade-challenge-a-6week-handson-steam-program-where-kids-build-their-own-basketball-arcade-game\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/hiwavemakers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hiwavemakers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=hiwave-makers-launches-ai-arcade-challenge-a-6week-handson-steam-program-where-kids-build-their-own-basketball-arcade-game\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Richardson, TX &#8211; Nov 14, 2025 &#8211;&nbsp;HiWave Makers today announced the launch of its AI Arcade Challenge, a six-week online program designed to make STEAM education fun, accessible, and unforgettable. Aimed at kids ages 8&ndash;15, the program combines live instruction &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/hiwave-makers-launches-ai-arcade-challenge-a-6week-handson-steam-program-where-kids-build-their-own-basketball-arcade-game_774372.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[401,437,423,446,404],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-774372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Business","category-Lifestyle","category-Professional-Services","category-Society-Culture","category-US"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/774372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=774372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/774372\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=774372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=774372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=774372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}