Meriden New Britain-Berlin YMCA Programs
CT STEM OPEN HOUSE AT THE MERIDEN YMCA ARTS CENTER
Join us to preview our upcoming Winter, Spring, and Summer Camp sessions. Come with your family to this event and enjoy hands-on STEM activities.
CODING FOR BEGINNERS
(AGES 8-12) Do you like solving problems? Do you like using a computer or tablet? Do you like to create? Come put your problem solving skills to the test and show your creativity while learning the basics of coding with block coding. No previous experience is required!
ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURES
(AGES 8-12) Have you ever wondered how a building stands up? How a bridge supports weight? Or even how an airplane flies? Come out and learn all about how various structures are engineered for success! There will be exploration in bridge building, airplane flight, and tower creations. This hands on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of engineering concepts through daily challenges.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
(AGES 8-12) In this class, students will explore the wonderful world of video game design. Students will learn key concepts of coding on Google CS First and use Scratch block coding platform to create their own video games. They can share their video games with friends and family and continue adding to them after the program is over.
NATURAL DISASTERS
(AGES 8-12) What student doesn’t love learning about natural disasters? This STEM Session will give students the ability to explore science and engineering concepts using tangible, hands-on activities. Students will learn about several types of natural disasters including: tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. All students will make and take home their own volcano!
STEM SUMMER CAMPS OPEN HOUSE AT THE MERIDEN YMCA ARTS CENTER
Join us for a preview of our Summer STEM Camps. We will be able to answer your questions and share about our upcoming summer programs.
TRY ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
(AGES 9-13) LEGO Mindstorms are fun to explore a different side of robotics that includes interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials. Come have fun and enjoy a FREE night of Robotics as a preview of upcoming programs.
FAMILY STEM NIGHTS
Join us for a fun night of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! You’ll have a chance to build a rocket, participate in hands on engineering activities such as marble mazes and hoop gliders, use robotics and coding such
as Ozobots and Makey Makey and many more hands-on investigations. Contact Chris Stone at cstone@meridenymca. org for more details and pricing.
INTRO TO STEM (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM)
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then join the CT STEM Academy for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology through hands on investigations. Build, engineer, and explore many different science activities such as rockets, Ozobots, bridge building, and K’NEX!
Location: Roger Sherman Elementary School
Dates: 9/24 - 10/29 ( No class 10/22)
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Thomas Hooker Elementary School
Dates: 11/12 – 12/10/19
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Israel Putnam Elementary School
Dates: 1/14 - 2/25/20 *no class 1/28 or 2/18
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Ben Franklin Elementary School
Dates: 3/3 - 3/31/20
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: John Barry Elementary School
Dates: 4/14- 5/19/20
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Join us to preview our upcoming Winter, Spring, and Summer Camp sessions. Come with your family to this event and enjoy hands-on STEM activities.
- Day / Date: Monday, 1/6
- Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Fee: Free
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center, 14-16 West Main St.
CODING FOR BEGINNERS
(AGES 8-12) Do you like solving problems? Do you like using a computer or tablet? Do you like to create? Come put your problem solving skills to the test and show your creativity while learning the basics of coding with block coding. No previous experience is required!
- Day / Date: Mondays 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (No class 1/20 and 2/17)
- Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
- Fee: $30
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center, 14-16 West Main St.
ENGINEERING AND STRUCTURES
(AGES 8-12) Have you ever wondered how a building stands up? How a bridge supports weight? Or even how an airplane flies? Come out and learn all about how various structures are engineered for success! There will be exploration in bridge building, airplane flight, and tower creations. This hands on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of engineering concepts through daily challenges.
- Days / Dates: Wednesdays 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12
- Time: 6:00 - 7:15 PM
- Fee: $35
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center, 14-16 W Main Street.
VIDEO GAME DESIGN
(AGES 8-12) In this class, students will explore the wonderful world of video game design. Students will learn key concepts of coding on Google CS First and use Scratch block coding platform to create their own video games. They can share their video games with friends and family and continue adding to them after the program is over.
- Days / Dates: Mondays 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6
- Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
- Fee: $42
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center 14-16 West Main St.
NATURAL DISASTERS
(AGES 8-12) What student doesn’t love learning about natural disasters? This STEM Session will give students the ability to explore science and engineering concepts using tangible, hands-on activities. Students will learn about several types of natural disasters including: tornadoes, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. All students will make and take home their own volcano!
- Days and Dates: Wednesdays 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
- Time: 6:00 to 7:15 PM
- Cost: $35
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center 14-16 West Main St.
STEM SUMMER CAMPS OPEN HOUSE AT THE MERIDEN YMCA ARTS CENTER
Join us for a preview of our Summer STEM Camps. We will be able to answer your questions and share about our upcoming summer programs.
- Day and Date: Wednesday, 4/1
- Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center 14-16 West Main St.
TRY ROBOTICS OPEN HOUSE NIGHT
(AGES 9-13) LEGO Mindstorms are fun to explore a different side of robotics that includes interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials. Come have fun and enjoy a FREE night of Robotics as a preview of upcoming programs.
- Day and Date: Wednesday, 4/8
- Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
- Cost: FREE
- Location: Meriden YMCA Arts Center 14-16 West Main St.
FAMILY STEM NIGHTS
Join us for a fun night of exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! You’ll have a chance to build a rocket, participate in hands on engineering activities such as marble mazes and hoop gliders, use robotics and coding such
as Ozobots and Makey Makey and many more hands-on investigations. Contact Chris Stone at cstone@meridenymca. org for more details and pricing.
INTRO TO STEM (AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM)
Do you like to explore science, solve problems and use technology? If you do, then join the CT STEM Academy for an engaging session of exploring many different STEM Challenges both engineering and technology through hands on investigations. Build, engineer, and explore many different science activities such as rockets, Ozobots, bridge building, and K’NEX!
Location: Roger Sherman Elementary School
Dates: 9/24 - 10/29 ( No class 10/22)
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Thomas Hooker Elementary School
Dates: 11/12 – 12/10/19
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Israel Putnam Elementary School
Dates: 1/14 - 2/25/20 *no class 1/28 or 2/18
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: Ben Franklin Elementary School
Dates: 3/3 - 3/31/20
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40
Location: John Barry Elementary School
Dates: 4/14- 5/19/20
Day/time: Tuesdays 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Fee: $40