Meriden New Britain-Berlin YMCA Programs
ROCKETRY 101
Get ready to blast off with this exciting program! Students 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. Students with a knack for engineering and design should consider this course in basic rocketry.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21 (No class on 10/14)
Day/time: Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Location: Mountain Mist Outdoor Center
Fee: $42
Ages: 9 to 13
Location: TBA
EXPLORE ROBOTICS
Are you interested in robotics? If so, then you’ll want to be a part of designing and testing micro robots that use a toothbrush and cell phone motors. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with ozobots and experience an introduction to Lego Robotics. Each participant will keep their robot.
ADVANCED LEGO ROBOTICS
The great minds at LEGO have provided the tools and means for us to use their fun kits to do more advanced STEM and computer science. LEGO Mindstorms are a great facet for students to explore a different side of robotics that includes interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials. This program is designed for participants who have previous experience with Lego Robotics.
ENGINEERING CHALLENGES
This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEM concepts through daily engineering challenges led by experienced instructors.
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
Get ready to blast off with this exciting program! Students 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. Students with a knack for engineering and design should consider this course in basic rocketry.
Dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21 (No class on 10/14)
Day/time: Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Location: Mountain Mist Outdoor Center
Fee: $42
Ages: 9 to 13
Location: TBA
EXPLORE ROBOTICS
Are you interested in robotics? If so, then you’ll want to be a part of designing and testing micro robots that use a toothbrush and cell phone motors. Participants will also have an opportunity to work with ozobots and experience an introduction to Lego Robotics. Each participant will keep their robot.
- Dates: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16
- Day/Time: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:15 PM
- Cost: $42
- Ages 9 to 13
- Location: 91 Main Street, South Meriden (CT STEM Academy)
ADVANCED LEGO ROBOTICS
The great minds at LEGO have provided the tools and means for us to use their fun kits to do more advanced STEM and computer science. LEGO Mindstorms are a great facet for students to explore a different side of robotics that includes interesting building challenges, programming, and innovative thinking with high interest materials. This program is designed for participants who have previous experience with Lego Robotics.
- Dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 (no class 11/27)
- Day/Time: Wednesday 6:00 - 7:15 PM
- Cost: $42
- Ages 9 to 13
- Location: 91 Main Street, South Meriden (CT STEM Academy)
ENGINEERING CHALLENGES
This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEM concepts through daily engineering challenges led by experienced instructors.
- Dates: 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 (No class 11/11)
- Day/Time: Mondays 6:00 - 7:15 PM
- Cost: $42
- Ages 9 to 13
- Location: 91 Main Street, South Meriden (CT STEM Academy)
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