On October 23, 2025, from 5-7pm, Flying Cloud Institute along with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline and the Berkshire Innovation Center, will be hosting a night of hands-on science and arts exploration for students in grades K-8! This is part of Massachusetts' 7th annual STEM Week and will be located at the Berkshire Innovation Center in Pittsfield. We'd love to have you join us!

Shakespeare & Company is hosting a Community Day on May 25th all over their campus to promote all sorts of offerings throughout the Berkshires. The day will be family friendly and offer live entertainment, food trucks, and various activities and games from their own company and different nonprofits, including Flying Cloud. Entrance to the Community Day and the activities are entirely free.

FREE! The GiT Hackathon is for high school aged girls who are interested in learning and applying their tech skills to address real-world problems. We will have programming for beginners and more experienced students, talks with tech professionals, and build friendships with other participants that are also interested in tech.

The Hackathon will be on April 12th 2025 from 9 to 4:30 and will be held at the Berkshire Innovation Center.

The GiT Hackathon is organized by Miss Hall's School, Flying Cloud Institute, and Berkshire Innovation Center with support from Lee Bank.

Learn more here.

We are excited to host a fun kids' activity featuring snowflakes and the formation of crystals at the Berkshire Botanical Garden’s Holiday Marketplace! Join us this Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On October 22, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Flying Cloud Institute along with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline and Hancock Shaker Village, will be hosting a night of hands-on science and arts exploration for students in grades K-8! This is part of Massachusetts' 6th annual STEM Week and will be located at Hancock Shaker Village. We'd love to have you join us!

Explore downtown GB in a new way - with art and activities by Flying Cloud youth, alums, teaching artists, and families on Tuesday, August 20th. Free and fun for all ages!

Join us in celebrating four decades of empowering young minds through hands-on science, art, and engineering education! Party poolside with live reggae music by The Haughties, tacos and cake, good friends, and great memories.

Camp families are welcome to visit April Hill in South Egremont on June 20th, 4:00-7:00 pm for an Open House and Silkscreening experience! More details to come.

We are excited to return to the Morningside Party in the Park on June 5th at Kellogg Park in Pittsfield! This celebration will feature spoken word and live music performed by Morningside Community School students. Free pizza and refreshments.

You're invited to Women in STEM Trivia at the Berkshire Innovation Center!

Join us in celebrating Flying Cloud's 40th anniversary as we pay tribute to the incredible women who volunteer in Young Women in Science. Everyone welcome. 

Tickets: $40 per person, or sponsor a team of 5 for $200. (Includes beverages and food.)

If ticket price is an issue or you can give more, please choose a “Give What You Can” price that suits you!

Proceeds support Girls Science Clubs.

Come solo, or bring your buddies for an engaging night of trivia and camaraderie. Prizes await the victorious teams!

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Sponsored by Webster Landscapes

On Wednesday, March 6th, Kids Club maven Melanie Willins will be joined by the Flying Cloud Institute who will aid in leading STEAM workshops for children.

Parents can drop off their little ones anytime between 3-8pm and enjoy time at the Campfire, sit and get some work done, or take a late afternoon hike to the waterfall, or a have a relaxing dinner. Adults are also welcome to stay and participate in creative projects and hang out with the kids. Kid-friendly food options will be available and The Stagecoach Tavern restaurant is also open for adults to enjoy a quiet dinner nearby. $25 for each child per session or $40 for 2 kids (3+ years old / Good for 3-8pm)

Join Berkshire United Way and Zion Lutheran Church for this FREE family festival, which will include information and resources, and children's activities from Flying Cloud Institute.

Saturday’s Downtown Festive Frolic events will be focused on the kids, and Saturday has been dubbed “Festive Frolic Junior”.

Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a Free Kids’ Paint & Sip on Saturday, December 2, 12 to 3 pm, in the auditorium at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 67 East Street. There will be a bonus painting craft on wooden snowflake ornaments sponsored by St. Stephen’s, and a fun science activity presented by Flying Cloud Institute.

A fun evening of dinner, games and team building for mentors - Location to be determined.

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Look for a special promotion from Flying Cloud this Giving Tuesday!

Flying Cloud will have a fun science and art activity for children at the Downtown Pittsfield... It's Alive! event on Saturday, October 21st. From 1:00 to 4:00 pm, there will be a Halloween-themed Kids' Zone in the McKay Street Garage, 55 Depot Street in Pittsfield.

On October 19, 2023, from 5-7:30 pm, Flying Cloud Institute along with the Berkshire STEM Pipeline and Berkshire Museum, will be hosting a night of hands-on science and arts exploration for students in grades K-8! This is part of Massachusetts' 6th annual STEM Week and will be located at Berkshire Museum. We'd love to have you join us!

We invite you to a Spring Volunteer Fair... Featuring these diverse organizations sharing information about their mission, programs and volunteer needs with the public at-large: 18 Degrees • Baseball in the Berkshires • Berkshire Botanical Garden • Berkshire Bounty • Berkshire Farm Sanctuary • Berkshire HorseWorks • Berkshire Pride • Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum • Berkshire South Regional Community Center • Berkshire United Way • BFAIR • Blue Rider Stables • BRIDGE • Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity • Construct • Elder Services of Berkshire County • Great Barrington Public Theater • Hospice Care in the Berkshires • Latinas413 • Literacy Network • Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires • Pediatric Development Center • Racial Fairness Berkshires • RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) • The People’s Pantry • Ventfort Hall • Villages of the Berkshires • Volunteers in Medicine • Walking Our Talk

There will also be a "municipalities" table manned by municipal volunteers ready to share their experience, as well as a brochure outlining town board and committee descriptions.

A fun, early evening of team building, inspirational guests, and thank-you SWAG to honor past, present and future mentors. RSVP to Angel at aheffernan@flyingcloudinstitute.org

Flying Cloud Institute alumni are welcome to join us at Firefly Gastropub in Lenox for drinks, reminiscing and fun! Thanks to Firefly for sponsoring this event.

A fun evening of dinner, games and team building for mentors at Berkshire Community College, in their brand new MakerSpace. RSVP to admin@flyingcloudinstitute.org