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2022 Fall Programs

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STEM: Workshops

Participants will engage in a wide range of STEM topics that vary by day. Please note that in case of severe inclement weather, the program will be moved indoors to the Youth Center.
Thursday, September 22 - Basketball Hoop Challenge
Participants will create a mini-basketball game out of household materials.
Thursday, September 29 - Boomerangs
Participants will create their own boomerangs out of different materials and conduct flight trials.
Thursday, October 6 - Roller Coasters
Participants will envision and design a paper roller coaster.
Thursday, October 13 - Rocks and Minerals
Participants will investigate various rocks and minerals in their local area.
Thursday, October 20 - Cotton Ball Catapults
Participants will build and conduct multiple trials as they launch cotton balls from catapults they create.
Thursday, October 27 - Tin Foil Boats
Participants will build and conduct flotation trials for boats they create.
You can register for each program separately or altogether. The price listed is for EACH individual program, NOT a cumulative price for all programs.

  • Ages: 7-14
  • Location: Cheshire Park
  • Fee: $15
  • Meeting Dates:
    9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
  • Meeting Times: 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm

Election Day Workshops

There's no school today so take the opportunity to join us for a day of fun-filled STEM workshops! With a morning workshop focused on Robotics and an afternoon workshop for Rocketry, there will be plenty of exploration. If you register for both the morning and afternoon, be sure to pack a lunch to enjoy from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. between the workshops. Both workshops will be led by experienced STEM educators who will adjust program instruction to meet the needs of all participants.
Robotics Workshop
Are you interested in robotics? If so, then you’ll want to be a part of this robotics program! Students will create Bristlebots among other creations with the option to keep their creations.
  • Ages: 8-14
  • Location: Cheshire Youth Center
  • Fee: $45
  • Meeting Date: ​November 8 (Election Day)
  • Meeting Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Rocketry Workshop​
​​In 3...2...1...BLAST OFF! In this STEM program, students will act as true NASA employees as they investigate various types of rockets. Participants will have the opportunity to build small rockets from household materials that they can launch at home, eventually building up to a well-designed rocket that will be launched from our own high pressure air compressor. Get ready to blast off with this exciting program!
  • Ages: 8-14
  • Location: Cheshire Youth Center
  • Fee: $45
  • Meeting Date: November 8 (Election Day)
  • Meeting Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

STEAM Thursdays​

This is a fun program for all who are interested in Art connections to STEM. Each week will explore a wide range of topics from robotics, science and math that will result in a variety of "make & take" projects.
  • Ages: 8-13
  • Location: Cheshire Youth Center
  • Fee: $51
  • Meeting Dates:
    12/1, 12/8, 12/15
  • Meeting Times: 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm
284 Washington St, Wallingford, CT  06492  - (203) 294-2175 - info@ctstemacademy.org

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  • About Us
  • Cities and Towns
    • Wallingford >
      • Wallingford Parks and Rec. >
        • 2022 Summer Programs >
          • NASA Astro Camp
          • Wallingford Parks and Recreation
          • SCOW STEM Camps
          • Wallingford Parks and Rec Online Programs
        • 2022 Fall Programs >
          • VEX IQ Robotics
        • 2023 Winter Programs
    • Meriden >
      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA >
        • 2022 Summer Programs >
          • Mountain Mist - Meriden YMCA
        • 2022 Fall Programs
        • 2023 Winter Programs
    • Cheshire >
      • Cheshire Parks and Rec. >
        • 2022 Summer Programs >
          • Cheshire Parks and Recreation
          • Cheshire Parks and Rec Online Programs
        • 2022 Fall Programs
        • 2023 Winter Programs
    • Hamden >
      • Hamden STEAM Camp
    • Orange
    • Berlin >
      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA >
        • 2022 Summer Programs >
          • Camp Thundermoon - Berlin
        • 2022 Fall Programs >
          • Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA
        • 2023 Winter Programs
    • New Britain >
      • Meriden-Berlin-New Britain YMCA >
        • 2022 Summer Programs
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    • Prospect/Beacon Falls >
      • Region 16 >
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          • Region 16 Camps
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      • Middletown Parks and Recreation >
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          • Middletown Parks and Recreation
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  • Programs
    • CT Family STEM Nights
    • Lego Robotics
    • Evening/Weekend Programs
    • In School, After School, and Field Trip Programs
    • Mahan Planetarium Nights
    • Home School STEM Programs
    • Scratch Program
  • Contact
  • Connecticut Educator STEM Leadership Institute
  • Participant Survey
  • Our Supporters
  • Employee Resources
    • Employment Forms
    • End-of-Programs Evaluations (NEAF)
    • Post-Program Survey (Standard)
    • Check Request
  • News