Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA
Fall 2020 Programs
Rocketry 101
Location: In Person @ Meriden Mt. Mist Outdoor Center
Time: 10 -11:15 AM
Dates: Saturday Mornings, Fall Session 1: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24 *no class on 10/10
Cost: 50 $
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. Maximum of 10 participants
Photography and Nature Science
Location: In Person @ Meriden Mt. Mist Outdoor Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dates: Saturday Afternoons, Fall Session 1: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24 *no class on 10/10
Cost: 50 $
Have you ever thought about the 66 acres of Mountain Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this exciting adventure, we will explore nature and become amateur photographers. Each day we will walk the Mountain Mist property noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife while keeping a digital record of their discoveries. During all of these experiences, instruction will be given by an experienced instructor on how to use simple science equipment and most importantly digital cameras. Each Participant will receive at least one framed photograph. Please make sure that your registration includes a current email address and contact phone number. Maximum of 10 participants. Please note that inclement weather will result in a rain date.
STEAM Club
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6-7:15 pm
Dates: Monday Evenings, Fall Session 1: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26 *No club meeting on 10/12
Cost: 42 $
This is a club for all who are interested in STEAM. Each week we will explore a wide range of topics from Robotics, Science, and Math. Throughout this program, participants will make weekly connections to Art in STEAM!
Fun with Electric Circuits
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6-7:15 pm
Dates: Wednesday Evenings, Fall Session 1: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Cost: 21 $
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 and snap circuits. Each participant will keep their toothbrush robot!
NASA Astro Camp
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Dates: Mondays, Fall Session 2: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
Cost: 28 $
Developed with NASA based activities, this camp explores what it really means to be an astronaut and an aerospace engineer combining science, engineering, and math all in one. Students will be building, launching, and exploring the various structures launched into space while thinking about the scientific factors that go into real NASA space explorations. This camp introduces children to the principles of engineering through hands-on NASA themed activities in which they will apply the engineering design process to solve problems and generate solutions. The emphasis is on students understanding that engineers must imagine and plan before they begin to create and test. Come join us for a great time!
STEAM Engineering Challenges
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Dates: Mondays, Fall Session 2: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
Cost: 28 $
This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEAM concepts through weekly engineering challenges that include Art connections!
Location: In Person @ Meriden Mt. Mist Outdoor Center
Time: 10 -11:15 AM
Dates: Saturday Mornings, Fall Session 1: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24 *no class on 10/10
Cost: 50 $
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. Maximum of 10 participants
Photography and Nature Science
Location: In Person @ Meriden Mt. Mist Outdoor Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Dates: Saturday Afternoons, Fall Session 1: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 9/30, 10/3, 10/17, 10/24 *no class on 10/10
Cost: 50 $
Have you ever thought about the 66 acres of Mountain Mist as an outdoor science classroom? During this exciting adventure, we will explore nature and become amateur photographers. Each day we will walk the Mountain Mist property noting interesting insects, trees, plants, and wildlife while keeping a digital record of their discoveries. During all of these experiences, instruction will be given by an experienced instructor on how to use simple science equipment and most importantly digital cameras. Each Participant will receive at least one framed photograph. Please make sure that your registration includes a current email address and contact phone number. Maximum of 10 participants. Please note that inclement weather will result in a rain date.
STEAM Club
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6-7:15 pm
Dates: Monday Evenings, Fall Session 1: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26 *No club meeting on 10/12
Cost: 42 $
This is a club for all who are interested in STEAM. Each week we will explore a wide range of topics from Robotics, Science, and Math. Throughout this program, participants will make weekly connections to Art in STEAM!
Fun with Electric Circuits
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6-7:15 pm
Dates: Wednesday Evenings, Fall Session 1: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23
Cost: 21 $
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 and snap circuits. Each participant will keep their toothbrush robot!
NASA Astro Camp
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Dates: Mondays, Fall Session 2: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
Cost: 28 $
Developed with NASA based activities, this camp explores what it really means to be an astronaut and an aerospace engineer combining science, engineering, and math all in one. Students will be building, launching, and exploring the various structures launched into space while thinking about the scientific factors that go into real NASA space explorations. This camp introduces children to the principles of engineering through hands-on NASA themed activities in which they will apply the engineering design process to solve problems and generate solutions. The emphasis is on students understanding that engineers must imagine and plan before they begin to create and test. Come join us for a great time!
STEAM Engineering Challenges
Location: In Person @ Meriden Arts Center
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Dates: Mondays, Fall Session 2: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
Cost: 28 $
This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEAM concepts through weekly engineering challenges that include Art connections!